Book Teaser Blast for Shattered Hearts by J.E. Parker……

 A man with a painful past that's left its mark inside and out, a man trying to stay away from connections, finds himself making a life-altering offer to a woman hiding from her own past.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Shattered Hearts by J. E. Parker, then start counting down the days until this first installment in the Shattered Love series hits shelves on March 31!

Former Navy SEAL. Brooding Single Dad. Small Town Protector. And the man determined to uncover her darkest secrets.Scars mark my life, remnants of a past that left my teenage daughter and me in shambles. For years, I’ve kept my distance from others while drowning in grief and regret. But Wendy Rowan, with her two little girls and bullsh*t cover story of a cheating husband, is a temptation I’ve fought hard to resist.

Then comes the night that changes everything.
Suddenly, there’s no more distance or denial of the truth I’ve known all along. My consuming need to protect Wendy from the dangerous past I know she’s running from awakens something feral within me. Without a second thought, I tie her to me with a proposal she can’t refuse.
“Marry me and I’ll keep you safe.”
What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly transcends pretense, igniting a wildfire of raw passion and obsessive desire. But as Wendy’s hidden truths emerge and my demons resurface, a looming revelation will either cement our love forever, healing what remains of our shattered hearts...
Or it will destroy us entirely, leaving nothing but ruin in its wake.
**A Note from JE:  Shattered Hearts (Knox and Wendy's story) is a small-town, single parent, marriage of convenience romance. Includes on-page steam and a heaping dose of angst. Can be read as a standalone and does NOT end on a cliffhanger.**

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AUTHOR INFO:

J.E. Parker is a multi-genre author of sexy, heart-wrenching romances that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon.

A self-proclaimed hot mess and coffee connoisseur, she writes books featuring strong heroines, panty-melting heroes, a heaping serving (or two) of angst, and guaranteed happily ever afters.

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Book Cover Reveal for Shattered Hearts by J. E. Parker…….

 

A man with a painful past that's left its mark inside and out, a man trying to stay away from connections, finds himself making a life-altering offer to a woman hiding from her own past.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Shattered Hearts by J. E. Parker, then start counting down the days until this first installment in the Shattered Love series hits shelves on March 31!

Former Navy SEAL. Brooding Single Dad. Small Town Protector. And the man determined to uncover her darkest secrets.

Scars mark my life, remnants of a past that left my teenage daughter and me in shambles. For years, I’ve kept my distance from others while drowning in grief and regret. But Wendy Rowan, with her two little girls and bullsh*t cover story of a cheating husband, is a temptation I’ve fought hard to resist.
Then comes the night that changes everything.
Suddenly, there’s no more distance or denial of the truth I’ve known all along. My consuming need to protect Wendy from the dangerous past I know she’s running from awakens something feral within me. Without a second thought, I tie her to me with a proposal she can’t refuse.
“Marry me and I’ll keep you safe.”
What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly transcends pretense, igniting a wildfire of raw passion and obsessive desire. But as Wendy’s hidden truths emerge and my demons resurface, a looming revelation will either cement our love forever, healing what remains of our shattered hearts...
Or it will destroy us entirely, leaving nothing but ruin in its wake.
**A Note from JE:  Shattered Hearts (Knox and Wendy's story) is a small-town, single parent, marriage of convenience romance. Includes on-page steam and a heaping dose of angst. Can be read as a standalone and does NOT end on a cliffhanger.**

FIND AT GOODREADS here.

PRE-ORDER here.

AUTHOR INFO:

J.E. Parker is a multi-genre author of sexy, heart-wrenching romances that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon.

A self-proclaimed hot mess and coffee connoisseur, she writes books featuring strong heroines, panty-melting heroes, a heaping serving (or two) of angst, and guaranteed happily ever afters.

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Book Release Blitz for Big Nick Energy by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…….

 Christmas has come early with this collection of stories featuring some of Ms. Vale's favorite characters, tempting little morsels that have me eagerly awaiting her next release.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Big Nick Energy by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of it, then add it to your bookshelf!

Big Nick Energy is a compilation of things that Ms. Vale has written as companion pieces to already published novels.Get updates on your favorite couples during COVID-19. These stories were written in the very first weeks of the Covid-19 Pandemic. You’ll see some of your favorite couples as they navigate that time period. Their coping mechanisms to being locked down can be kind of...flamboyant.

Somethin’ About That Boy: You’ll get some of the ‘rest of the story’ from Banner and Perry’s new life together far away from their family and friends. But don’t worry, big, rich, all grown up and famous Slone and Titus make appearances in their update. You’ll also get the story between Blue and Titus that you’ve been waiting for in Titus’s very own short story.
But don’t despair, Viddy and Trance, as well as their kids, have their own Christmas story, too!

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Readers have reasons to rejoice as just in time for Christmas comes this decadently delightful collection of short stories and snippets featuring some of Ms. Vale's most beloved characters, along with some secondary characters taking center stage.  Pulling readers in from the very first word to the last, it's an emotional journey that shows couples living their lives in Lani's world while showing other couples finally making their way to each other.

The stories set amidst the backdrop of COVID are especially emotional.  With storylines depicting couples and their kids coping with the pandemic, with tales that were reminiscent of that chaotic time, I found a sense of solidarity.  These characters felt what we all felt during that time and there was a feeling of comfort because of it.

With the longer stories I found rich and rewarding storylines, while the shorter stories were a decadently delightful appetizer.  On a whole this collection was a bountiful feast full of steam, laughs, and a few tears.  It was a heartwarming collection with appealing characters and entertaining storylines that showed Ms. Vale at her best.  It's a collection that I wholeheartedly recommend as it was a satisfying read that has me ready for more!

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Tour for Freak Show by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…..

 Ms. Vale continues to fly through the air with the greatest of ease in this second installment in the Welcome to the Circus series as a star pro footballer (and single father) finds himself drawn to a woman who's the star of the show...but clearly struggling under the weight of performing.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of 

Freak Show by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of this emotional and charmingly endearing romance, then add it to your bookshelf too!

Slone Day, defensive end for the Longview professional football team, has a lot on his plate.

He’s at the peak of his career, he’s a single father raising a girl that’s border line genius and can’t seem to find the time to date. Let alone see someone seriously.
He’s perfectly content living his life as it is.
Then he goes to a circus.
There, he meets a woman that literally takes his breath away.
And in one bold, crazy, this is probably going to backfire move, he not only asks the woman out. But he invites her to spend the next two weeks with him while she’s recovering from an incident.
***
There she is, a practical invalid who can’t go anywhere without being babysat, experiencing a crisis in the middle of a public setting, when she spots him.
The moment that Caristonia Singh meets Slone, she realizes her life is about to change.
Meeting men when you work in a circus is practically impossible. That’s why she’s the inexperienced girl that doesn’t know how to act around a hot guy.
A really big, really sexy, holy crap he could toss me over his head and make it look easy, guy.
From the moment he comes to her defense—family can be dicks sometimes—she starts falling.
But nothing good ever lasts when it comes to the circus life.
People come and go. No one ever stays.
But Slone is dead set on proving her wrong, but she’s learned firsthand that nothing good ever lasts.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Welcome to the Circus continues to shine courtesy of its unique setting, a larger than life feeling when it comes to the storyline, and its delightful and immensely appealing main couple and its surrounding secondary characters.  The Singh Family Circus offers a bit of something for everyone to see, but behind the scenes things don't run nearly as smoothly with personal issues and danger from an unknown person rocking the foundation the family has tried to build.

Caristonia "Ari" Singh is the Queen of the Big Cats, showing them off to the world while keeping them under control.  Her home life is far from controlled however thanks to her less than loving family.  In the first book in this series her family seemed caring and supportive for the most part, with the occasional family squabble.  In this book however, her family was far less likable.  They seemed almost cruel at times in their antics with her, particularly the behavior of her twin.  With each hurtful moment one after another adding up, and with health issues becoming increasingly dangerous for her career and everyday life, she's desperate to get a break from her family and the circus...Enter single dad footballer, Slone Day who offers her sanctuary!  Ari's an amazing woman, one who gets put through a lot with each turn of the page.  She's a loving, caring, quirky woman who tends to be a bit quieter than her twin.  Her family's mocking and joking antics sometimes turn cruel which left her with no support.  These moments broke my heart and seeing Slone come on the scene to defend her had me cheering and instantly falling in love with him.

Slone Day first made an appearance in a previous book where his story of being a single dad began.  That story expands here with him and those around him driving this story in this engaging and fast-paced romance.  Slone's a wonderful hero with an equally delightful daughter, a super smart little girl who contributes many funny comments to the story.  Slone accepts Ari quirks and all, accepts her unconditionally from the moment their eyes meet.  He gives her the support and the protection her family should be giving her.  He's a hero in every sense of the word, both as a father to his genius daughter and as a lover to Ari.

This was a fast-paced read with a romance that built over Ari's two weeks away from the circus.  It was a combustible connection between Ari and Slone, balanced out by them actually getting to know each other.  They shared their fears, their dreams, along with the reality of their lives and how their relationship might be affected.  I loved all the past characters who made appearances and seeing how their appearance tied all of Ms. Vale's backlist together.  While frantically turning the pages of this compelling romance my heart was beating crazily, waiting with bated breath for the identity of the stalker...while discovering another cliffhanger that left me screaming yet ready for more.  Ms. Vale has captivated me, keeps me thoroughly entertained with heart pounding romances and compelling characters in a cleverly crafted world that keeps calling to me.

My rating for this is an A.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

I Must Confess….I’m In My 50s And LOVE Craig of the Creek……

 Every now and again I tear myself away from reading to watch new-to-me tv series.  Over the last two weeks I've found a new series to love and become obsessed with...the animated cartoon, Craig of the Creek.  It's the kind of show I wish had been around when I was young, a show focused on diversity and acceptance.  It's the kind of show that will appeal to other young people while aiming the occasional joke at adults.  It's the whole package and charms me in the same way that Scooby Doo does, giving me a few hours of joy and nostalgia.  It also gives me hope that we can all find acceptance in a world growing increasingly polarized.

Craig of the Creek follows a young boy, Craig, and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, as they go on adventures within a world of untamed, kid-dominated wilderness in the creek.

Set mostly in the wilds of the creek behind their houses, Craig is a 10 year old African American boy with parents who applaud his imaginative nature and already have his (and his two sibling's futures) planned out.  The parents are caring, treat their kids with respect by talking through problems, and the multiple generations of parents depicted warmed my heart through the obvious love flowing between each married couple.  Craig's siblings are a delight too and their sibling banter was true to life as older brother Bernard frequently touted a superior attitude while being there for Craig when he needed him.  Youngest daughter Jessica was smart and sassy, often made me laugh with her tell it like it is nature, and was a wonderful (occasional) addition to the forays into the creek.

There's a sense of wonder in each episode, a feeling of hope, and that's due to the very diverse cast of characters.  JP is Craig's awkward friend, tall and gangly, and it's hinted that he's mentally challenged.  But his big, loving heart always makes me smile as do his many extraneous comments.  Another character whose inclusion I cheered for was Jackie, an athletic young man (with a killer throwing arm) who's deafness is seamlessly incorporated into the storyline courtesy of another young person acting as translator.  Many of the challenges of growing up are touched on throughout the series: figuring out your place in the world, figuring out your feelings for others (those of the same sex as well as the opposite sex), and the fear of growing up and losing your childhood wonder.  There’s also action and suspense as a battle for control of the creek ensued, expeditions to discover more areas of the creek were undertaken, and all of it surprisingly kept me on the edge of my seat.  Each episode ultimately leaves a lasting impression as it let me experience every emotion in the short span of 13 minutes...13 minutes of utter delight!  I'm sad to say though that it's recently been canceled and the beautifully diverse world it depicts will be lost to future generations of kids looking for unwavering acceptance.  The message it leaves behind though lives on and whenever possible I will continue to recommend this show to everyone who will listen!

Book Release Blast for Where Waves Break by Julia Wolf (REVIEW)……

 As a huge fan of rockstar romances I couldn't read this one fast enough!  A grumpy rockstar gets a second chance with a quiet young woman who's stronger than she appears in this series-ender that readers will be drawn to.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Where Waves Break by Julia Wolf, then add this fourth installment in The Seasons Change series to your bookshelf!

My new boss is:

-A former rock star, turned grumpy mechanic

-A single dad
-My teenage crush
It was supposed to be a one week job. Nannying Diego Garza’s adorable, four-year-old son should’ve been easy.
But things get complicated when Diego catches me doing something I shouldn’t. When he confronts me, I do the only thing I can think of: get down on my knees.
To my surprise, he doesn’t get angry. Instead, Diego Garza calls me a good girl.
Then my one week job turns into all summer. I’m living with Diego and his son, desperately trying to forget how right it felt to be on my knees for him and how badly I crave to hear more of his praise.
Except Diego doesn’t forget. All day I take care of his son, and every hot summer night, he takes care of me. He tells me I’m perfect. Beautiful. Sexy.
I want to belong to Diego Garza in every way. But he hasn’t asked me to stay when this job is over at the end of summer.
The question is...when I’m not his nanny anymore, will I still be his?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

It's a brilliant intersection that brings together this series along with the Unrequited series of books, a beautiful melding of second chances and claiming exactly what you want, between a grumpy rockstar and a quiet, young woman whose actions speak louder than words.  From the first page to the last this book reels you in, makes you ache, before giving you the exact ending you've been hoping for through their sweet and sexy journey!

June Adler's the quiet yet caring younger sister of The Season's Change lead singer. She's been part of the rockstar world for quite awhile...and has had a crush on Diego for quite awhile too.  He unfortunately doesn't know she exists which changes irrevocably the moment she becomes nanny to his young son.  The moment he's back in front of her is the start of an erotically-charged connection, one that takes on a bdsm vibe as she proudly claims her submissive side.  There's a true connection between the two of them as he can easily read her desires and is happy to meet them in crackling and combustible scenes.  These scenes may appear merely physical early on, but their encounters show much deeper emotional depth, a joining of the hearts and souls of this captivating couple.

June's an amazing heroine, a young woman who's so much more than she appears. She's comfortable with who she is and what she wants, she goes after her desires, never settling for less and never giving in.  There's a maturity to her young age, a confidence behind her quietness that grows the more time she spends with Diego.  She has a painful past though, courtesy of a controlling father, and I cheered her on as she worked to overcome the negativity he pushed on her.  Diego Garza's an equally appealing hero with a past that broke my heart.  He's a gentle giant, a grumpy man, one who hides a big and caring heart.  He's a loving, sometimes overprotective dad to 4-year-old Milo, and I found him to be completely endearing.  He and June had a beautiful bond and were a strong support to each other in a journey that pulled at my heartstrings while making me blush and drop a tear or two along the way.

On a whole this book was pure perfection!  The romance between June and Diego crackled from the very start before catching on fire.  June's inner-strength grew through Diego's support and acceptance in a connection that ticked every box for me before putting their love to the test of time and their future.  Add in Milo and you have an even more delightful story!  A perfect end to one series and the reason to start reading the other if you haven't already!

My rating for this is an A.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers and badass women. She’s a huge believer in happily ever afters, no matter how complicated the road to get there is.

Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she’s not writing romance, she’s reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.

Book Release Blast for All We Are by JH Croix (REVIEW)……..

 Opposites were once attracted before their hearts were ripped away from one another in this unforgettable romance that pulls at reader’s festive heartstrings!  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of All We Are by JH Croix, along with my impressions of this series ender, then add this fourth installment in the Haven's Bay series to your bookshelf!

A swoony small town holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

Two broken hearts

One holiday week
Swoony second chance

Holiday hotness
Small town shenanigans
The off-limits bad boy. The rich good girl. High school sweethearts.
The last person I expect to see when my car breaks down is Joe Martinelli. I broke my own heart when I moved away after high school. Joe is my first and only love, and my father refused to let us see each other.
That was all before my father blew our family up and landed in jail for fraud. I meant to escape to Maine for the week before Christmas, except it turns out my brother is holed up at the house with my friend. I have a broken down car and nowhere to go.
Of course, it’s also snowing so heavily I can only see a few feet in front of me. When Joe offers to let me stay at his place, it seems like the smart plan. It has nothing to do with how hot he is, absolutely nothing to do with how much I missed him, and definitely nothing to do with my latest bad luck in romance.
One night turns into two, one kiss turns into three and even more.
Joe & Thea’s story is perfect for readers who love: swoony second chances, broken hearts mended, small town gossip, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon and all the feels, and a protective hero who’ll do anything to win back the only girl he ever loved.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

With readers caught up in holiday preparations, here comes a book that pushes all of their emotional buttons, bringing together joy and bits of steam in a story full of warmth and holiday cheer.  The teenage love between Thea and Joe brought together two people from opposite sides of the tracks...at least that's how her father saw Joe...before he saw to the end of their burgeoning romance.  It was a devastating break-up that's never been forgotten by either of them and when fate steps in to help them cross paths one snowy night these two will make the most of their second chance.

Thea Tate's the youngest of the Tate siblings, someone who loved and lost (courtesy of outside forces), which has left her teeming with cynicism regarding matters of the heart. Through the previous books in this series she's been fundamental in helping her brothers find love and now it feels like it's her turn to find a HEA.  From the moment Joe Martinelli comes to Thea's rescue the sparks reignite, along with hard-truths and painful realities, that these two work through quickly in a true test of their second chance. Theirs was an emotionally engaging journey, one that brought on a few tears while warming my heart as their time together saw them form a family.

Through it all, Thea's a likable heroine with a big heart.  Life's not been kind to her as medical issues have taken away some of her life choices, but being with Joe again brings out strong motherly instincts in her that had me cheering her on as she bonded with his son Joey.  Joe too is a delicious hero, a loving single dad who's never loved another woman but Thea.  From the moment he offers her a place to stay it's clear that he's her knight in shining armor in a romance always meant to be.  As these two grow closer, readers are introduced to Joe's son Joey, an endearing little boy going through issues of his own that puts Thea and Joe's commitment to the test.  The small town of Haven's Bay is a charming locale, one beautifully depicted by the author to immerse you wholeheartedly into this angsty story.  With each turn of the page readers grow closer to this couple, cheering them on as they finally make choices THEY want to make in a heartwarming story that's perfect for the holidays.  Though the ending of this book is wrapped up in a satisfyingly realistic bow, I'm left hoping we see this couple again as this family has brought a lot of joy to reader's lives and I'm not ready to let go of them just yet.

My rating for this is an A-.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in the historical farmlands of Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs. Croix writes steamy contemporary romance with sassy women and rugged alpha men who aren't afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing. Take a walk on the wild side of romance with her bestselling novels!

Book Review for Controlled Chaos by Nikki Ash……

Camden

I’ve been in love with my best friend since high school.
My biggest regret? Walking away without telling her.
I planned to. But then catastrophe struck, making us part ways without a word.
She left for Boston with her fiancé, while I left for L.A. with my band–Raging Chaos.
For the next five years, I lived and breathed music, trying to forget the beautiful girl who shattered my heart without even knowing it.
Until I see her again…
I walked away once, and I've learned my lesson.
Layla is my forever, not another item in my pile of regrets.
And she's about to find that out.
Layla
The moment I saw Camden on stage, something inside me came to life.
His tragic song of unrequited love was a confession that had me questioning everything.
Five years might’ve changed who we are—he’s a rock star and I’m a single mom—but my feelings for him are as strong as ever.
His lyrics make falling in love seem easy. For him—maybe it is.
Only I’ve learned the hard way that real life isn’t as simple as writing a love song.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Wow!  What an emotionally draining read this was...but in a good way!  My love of rockstar romances continues with this first installment in the Love & Lyrics series and with each turn of the page I look forward to what comes next while gobbling this one up as an unrequited love finds its HEA.

Camden and Layla met as teens, becoming neighbors and best friends, but for Camden there was more as he fell completely in love with Layla.  Her having a boyfriend, and fear over ruining a beautiful friendship, kept him from admitting the truth though.  Add in another tragedy and before long these two went their separate ways towards their next stages of life...all without the truth of his feelings coming out.  Camden went on to fame and fortune as a rockstar while she went to college, got married, and became mom to the adorable Felix.  While Camden seemed to be living his best life there was always something missing, words and lyrics that constantly poured out of him declaring his unrequited love for Layla.  When fate brings them back together he makes the most of their second chance but it's a bumpy journey as Layla's been bruised and battered by the life she chose.  This leads to a slow and steady reunion that had me fall more and more in love with Camden because of his patience, his sweet and sexy nature, and his endearing interactions with Felix (a definite bright spot in the story) that made this such a richly rewarding romance.

Camden's a delicious hero, a rockstar who (surprisingly) hasn't let fame go to his head. He's been patiently waiting for Layla and once they're reunited he continues to be patient with her, protective and loving, and everything you want your book boyfriend to be!  Layla's life definitely didn't go as she hoped it would, married to an abusive man who becomes increasingly violent before one final act has her finally starting over without him.  Through it all Layla's a strong-willed heroine whose abusive marriage was depicted realistically and reading of her hurts hurt me too.  The scenes depicted were gritty and heartbreaking and it had me rooting for her to start anew.  There was a feeling of joy once Layla and Camden found their way back to each other, a feeling of rightness, that warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye.  Surrounding this newfound family in the making are the rest of the members of Raging Chaos, young men with lots of baggage weighing them down as they've let fame consume them.  The time spent with Braxton, Declan, and Gage has left me dying for more from these perfectly imperfect rockstars and it's with breathless anticipation that I'm counting down the days until the next installment in Ms. Ash's angsty series!

My rating for this is an A.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Release Blitz for A Very Vegas St. Patrick’s Day by Kayley Loring and Connor Crais (REVIEW)……

 A drunken night leads to an unexpected future for a sexy Irish boxer and the single mom who doesn't trust what he's offering in this fun and flirty contemporary romance.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of A Very Vegas St. Patrick’s Day by Kayley Loring and Connor Crais, along with getting my impressions of this third installment in the Very Holiday series, then add it to your bookshelf!

You might think the problem would be waking up in Vegas, hungover, next to a beautiful woman who’s wearing your boxer briefs and finding out ya married her in the middle of an epic drunken night of festivities.

But you’d be wrong.
I, Nolan Cassidy, international charmer and maker of mischief have fallen head over heels for Cora Delaney. 
I want to be married to the lass.
So you might think the problem would be that she wants an annulment.
But again you’d be wrong—stop getting it so wrong.
I, Nolan Cassidy, with my devil tongue and Irish accent, will no doubt change her mind.
Does the problem lie in that she has a son who doesn't like me and is as clever and crafty as I?
Or that I’ve only got one month—until St. Patrick’s Day—to prove to my one true love 
that I can be a good husband and father?
C’mere and I’ll tell ya…
None of that is the problem.
I’m a problem.
My boxing days may be behind me
but the fight never left me.
When I see something I want, I get it. 
And nothing is going to stand in my way. 
Not my new wife’s hesitation nor her son’s doubts.
So buckle up, strap in.
Because I’m no longer in the business of wanting.
I’m in the business of having.
Which is gonna make for one wild Paddy’s Day.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

When it comes to fun and flirty reads, Ms. Loring has been the go-to author for me and through the previous books in this series she's kept me smiling while fanning myself. Add in Mr. Crais's words and emotions and you end up with yet another winner and a writing pair that I hope to see more from in the future.

With St. Patrick's Day on the horizon, readers are introduced to sexy Irishman Nolan Cassidy who finds an unexpected connection to single mom Cora Delaney which leads to the fight of his life to keep her by his side.  It's a delicious introduction that immediately charmed me and had me drooling over Nolan from that moment on.  Nolan's a former boxer, but there's much more to him than muscles and brawn.  He may think he's uninterested in commitment, but the moment he meets Cora he never wants to let her go and uses all his Irish appeal to win her over in a journey that has him counting on a bit of luck, a lot of charm, and tons of heart and soul.  He's protective, witty, and endearing as he works to win over Cora as well as her very reluctant son Ashton.  His interactions with Cora were sexy and sizzling, while his scenes with Ashton warmed my heart, and it's more than obvious how committed he is to this relationship that snuck up on him.

Cora's a likable heroine, strong and a bit overprotective of her son at times, but one who's very easy to relate to.  She's more than willing to embrace her first meeting with Nolan, happy to indulge in their scorching encounter, as long as it's all fun and games. But when things turn serious, when he doesn't want to let her go, she starts running scared.  She's worried what this new relationship will do to her son which leads to an emotional tug of war for the single mom...a war within herself as well as with Ashton. Though her feelings were understandable, I kept rooting for her to finally put herself first.

This was a decadently delightful read from start to finish...and that's totally due to Nolan.  He's a drool-worthy hero who wears his heart on his sleeve, a hero with a naughty mouth and mind, who endeared himself to me with the time he spent with Ashton.  Nolan and Cora were sizzling together, but their banter was also fun and flirty, with interactions that put a smile on my face.  From the first page to the last I was held captive, dreaming of Nolan still, in a story that I found oh so satisfying.

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR'S INFO:

Before writing steamy romantic comedy novels, Kayley Loring got a BFA in creative writing from a Canadian university and had a fifteen-year career as a screenwriter in Los Angeles (under a different name). She mostly wrote PG-13 family comedies that studios would pay her lots of money for and then never make into movies. In 2017 she decided to move to the Pacific Northwest and write about all the fun stuff that she wasn't allowed to write about in those PG-13 scripts. Now she’s an Amazon Top 25 bestselling author who’s breathing cleaner air and writing dirtier words. It’s an adjustment she’s happily getting used to. Rest assured that her funny sexy sweet romances have no cheating or cliffhangers, and always have HEAs!

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Connor Crais is a classically trained actor living in the Midwest with his wife, two kids, and rescue greyhound. He has been both a stage and television actor, and before plunging into the romance genre, he had been narrating commercials, audiobooks, and explainers for well over a decade from his home studio. From alphas to bosses to cocky sports stars (a particular favorite), he loves sparring with beautiful, sassy heroines (and their talented narrators) but also loves winning them over and reaching that happily ever after. He is excited to now create those stories as an author.

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