Book Release Blast for The Tryst List by Kaylene Winter (REVIEW)…..

 A one-night stand leads to more, after a decade of anger and regrets, in this contemporary romance of second chances.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Tryst List by Kaylene Winter, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this steamy tale to your bookshelf!

When a man, haunted by secrets, reunites with the only woman who's ever ignited his soul, he'll do anything to prove he's more than his mistakes.

From the moment I laid eyes on her in Vegas, I knew tattoo artist Jordan Deveraux was my destiny. Our chemistry was too fiery to ignore, one night of passion could never be enough.
Walking away was agony.
Easily, the biggest regret of my life.
Years later, I'm successful and rich but still crave my siren of the sea.
Her game of pretend doesn't mask the heat still smoldering between us. Little does she know, I have the roadmap to turn her fantasies into reality. Stranded in my boat, the waves aren't the only things rocking.
Her ability to resist me sinks faster than a lead anchor.
Here's the catch—my past isn't as spotless as the buildings I design. And my secrets threaten to pull us under.
Can we navigate these turbulent waters to find a future?
Or, will my mistake capsize everything?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

They say that "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", but for Jordan and Peter they were left with a decade of anger and regrets after their unforgettable one-night stand.  Seeing each other after ten years apart hasn't diminished their sizzling chemistry but it's reinforced her anger over Peter just walking away with him desperately wanting to fix the past to make a HEA with her now.

From the moment they see each other again, Ms. Winter cranks up the heat while twisting the screws of angst which leads to a rollercoaster ride of emotions.  Peter's a character I didn't always like as he allowed his family to be an anchor to his HEA.  When it came to his steamy plan of making amends though, I found myself liking him a bit more.  Jordan's a likable heroine, one who deserved real answers 10 years ago.  I enjoyed the interactions between her and her family which highlighted how stunted Peter was when it came to family.  He definitely had to work for her forgiveness…as he should have!

The chemistry from ten years ago was still more than obvious, if only these two can put aside past hurts and his family's interference.  There's A LOT of angst, mixed with sizzling encounters, in their rocky road to HEA.  It's a frustrating journey that could've gone smoother had they just talked from the very beginning.  The constant familial interference overshadowed every one of their second chances and felt like an intrusion he should've rid himself of sooner.  Despite my frustrations I still found this a solid and satisfying romance that has me looking forward to Ms. Winter's next book release!

My rating for this is a B.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Kaylene Winter is an Amazon best-selling author of steamy, contemporary romance.

Each character-driven novel is filled with snappy dialogue, pop-culture references and enough steam to make you fan yourself. Kaylene weaves authenticity, emotion and angst into a turbulent rollercoaster ride of love, passion and soul-searing romance always ending with a delicious HEA.

Kaylene lives in Seattle with her amazing Irish husband and gorgeous Siberian Husky. She loves creating art of all kinds.

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Book Release Blast for Blake by Samantha Lind (REVIEW)…..

 The players from the San Francisco Shockwaves hockey team return in this hockey-themed romance of a one night stand becoming something far more in this tale of a surprise pregnancy, an angry brother, and an undeniable connection.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Blake by Samantha Lind, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this fifth installment in this series to your bookshelf too!

We had an instant connection the first time our eyes met from across the dance floor. 

The connection grew later that night in my hotel room when we couldn’t keep our hands off each other, or so I thought before waking up to an empty bed.

When she showed up four months later, pregnant with my baby, I still had no idea she was my teammate's little sister until his fist connected with my jaw.

We can't deny our mutual attraction, but how do we turn lust and one incredible night together into love?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

It's been an entertaining journey thus far for the San Francisco Shockwaves family, a journey with familiar storylines but ones that still brought me joy.  This fifth installment is no different as a one night stand leads to a romance meant to be.  It's a romance that's forbidden at first, frowned upon by an overly-protective brother and a code amongst teammates.  It's a romance that can't be held back though and it's not long before they're trying to make a HEA for themselves.

Blake Weston and Raven Rowe sizzle from the moment they first meet, the sexual tension teeming about them in a nicely-paced journey of togetherness.  Through it all Blake's a delicious hero, one who states his feelings early on, and moves at a pace that Raven sets while being supportive in the decision making.  He's sexy too, with a panty-dropping southern accent that made me melt!  He's protective of those he calls family and is all-in from the moment they reunite.  Their time together was intimate, allowing the two of them to get to know each other in a journey that was realistic with no unnecessary drama.

It's another sweet and sensual journey that binds these two together, steaming up the pages while warming my heart.  The rest of the team, players and their significant others, were an equally strong support and I enjoyed seeing the various couples again.  From the first page to the last this was an entertaining book, basic with its storyline but well-written with a hero who represents that word beautifully!

My rating for this is a B+

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music. She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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Book Release Blast for Clown Motel by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)……

 A curious woman at the wrong place and time finds her life upended in this story of secrets, lies, and unexpected romance amidst suspenseful twists and turns.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Clown Motel by Lani Lynn Vale, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this fourth installment in the Welcome to the Circus series to your bookshelf!

It’s not every day you meet a man at the bar, stare at him for hours, and then right when you decide to make a move, he gets up to leave. Worse, when you follow him outside, you see him completely change his appearance by shucking a wig and a button down shirt, dropping them into the nearest trash can.

When Crimson looks around to see who noticed the complete one-eighty that’s just taken place, not a single person notices or cares. When she looks back, he’s gone.
Dejected, she leaves, thinking maybe she’d hallucinated and made the whole night up. Only, just as she passes a dark alley, she’s taken. Literally and figuratively.
That’s the night that Winston Cyrus Osborn, III walks into her life.
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Crimson is the worst type of woman.
She’s curious.
And curiosity kills the cat in his line of work.
With nothing else left to lose, he’s set to rid this world of the filth that infests it. And in doing that, he’s made a lot of enemies that would like nothing better than to ruin him and every single person he cares about.
At every turn, she’s there, insinuating herself into his life. And despite his attempts to keep her at arm’s length, she blows past every single barrier he erects.
He should really stay away.
He should also make sure that she stays out of his business.
Yet, he keeps letting her in. And she keeps reminding him why he wants her to stay.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

With each new release in this series, the tone is getting progressively darker with the curtain moving to reveal the truth behind the joy and smiles of circus life.  A family of traveling circus performers have come to roost in this story with their new home leading to a search for the truth, a truth that affects their family and involves workers (and other shadowy characters) in a web of danger and edge of your seat suspense.  Bringing together two crackling characters in a sizzling romance offers a nice balance to the darkness and it kept me frantically turning the pages of this sensual and raw read.

Early on Winston and Crimson had one night together, but it clearly wasn't enough as fate led them back into each other's arms amidst a messy web of painful pasts and hurtful truths as secrets continue to come out into the light.  Winston and Crimson are a compelling couple with issues weighing on them that affect their pairing and their future.  Early on, Winston doesn't think he's capable of love or HEA and having his past revealed made for some gut wrenching discoveries that hurt my heart.  Along with painful pasts and harsh truths is a combustible romance full of steam and surprising sweetness.  Crimson gives Winston all he can handle in a connection full of fiery banter, a sensual tug of war, as well as moments of heart and soul that brought a tear to my eye.

In a series that has taken readers down an increasingly dark rabbit hole, Ms. Vale has dealt with modern day issues in an unforgettable way that pulls you into the story wholeheartedly.  She's dealt with the painful truths of child sex trafficking, dealt with it in a raw and realistic way, that keeps readers fully invested from the first page to the last.  As more and more about their father is revealed, the overall storyline takes an even more emotional turn on a rollercoaster ride that puts readers through the wringer.  Along with seeing the healing power of love's effect on the previous couples, seeing them finally start living after their painful pasts were revealed, I got to thoroughly enjoy seeing Folsom and am greatly anticipating where the last two books in this series will take us.

My rating for this is an A.

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

Book Release Blast for Reckless Heart by Brighton Walsh (REVIEW)…….

 A secret romance explodes in this fourth installment in the Starlight Cove series as a businessman becomes entangled with his employee...who just happens to be his sister's best friend.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Reckless Heart by Brighton Walsh, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this steamy and sentimental small town romance of opposites attracting to your bookshelf!

Turns out the gorgeous woman I had a one-night stand with is not only my sister’s best friend but also my new employee.

Worse? I shared a whole lot more with Avery than one mind-blowing night. I told her my deepest, darkest secret.

Despite my constant worry that she’ll let the truth slip to my family, I can’t stay away from her. And when we’re tossed together for an out of town trip and forced to share a room with only one bed, the chemistry between us finally explodes...again.

I have no problem making her see stars—or breaking the bed. The trouble is, the longer our secret relationship goes on, the more I want to keep her.

But she’s eight years my junior, the sunshine to my grump, and I know her free spirit wants more than the small town of Starlight Cove can offer.

I have no doubt no one will ever give her more pleasure than I will, but I refuse to hold her back. Even if that means letting her go when her three month contract is up.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Courtesy of Ms. Walsh, and her sweet and spicy small town romance, my week has ended on a definite high note.  In a story that checked many of my happy boxes, readers will find this a comfortable read that is low on angst and high on sexual tension thanks to its delicious hero.  With much about this book feeling familiar, the story becomes like a blanket that warmly embraced me and captivated me from the first page to the last.

In a story full of delights, the brightest spot is its decadently delicious hero, Aiden McKenzie.  To the world he seems buttoned-up and dedicated to work, a man who likes to control everything he sees as his.  Behind the scenes though is another side to Aiden, a casually sexy side that shows off his tats and his talent for dirty talk and erotic thoughts...all leading to a big secret he's been hiding, one that he only shares with his one night stand.  It's a one night stand that changes his life irrevocably as it's courtesy of an unforgettable woman...one he discovers is his sister's best friend.  Avery and Aiden are combustible from the moment they lock eyes and they waste no time burning up the pages.  Though Avery working for Aiden leads to a few awkward exchanges early on they have a wonderful connection that sees them wholeheartedly supporting one another with each turn of the page.  Through it all Avery's a likable heroine, fun and sassy, but with some issues that have kept her from reaching HEA.  Aiden's just the one to help her be all she can be though and they fit together like two pieces in a puzzle.

Along with a combustible main couple, there were a slew of entertaining secondary characters who were funny and told it like it was.  Friends and family of Aiden were especially delightful with banter that constantly had me smiling.  Young and old both provided entertaining banter and keep driving this series forward, leaving me clamoring for more.

My rating for this is an A-

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Award-winning USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. She likes her books how she likes her tea—steamy and satisfying—and adores strong-willed heroines and the protective heroes who fall head over heels for them. Brighton lives in the Midwest with her real life hero of a husband, her two kids—both taller than her—and her dog who thinks she’s a queen. Her boy-filled house is the setting for dirty socks galore, frequent dance parties (okay, so it's mostly her, by herself, while her children look on in horror), and more laughter than she thought possible.

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Book Release Blast for The Hate Date by Kaylene Winter (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)……..

A newly divorced heroine finds herself attracted to a man full of secrets in this story of revenge, and an unexpected one night stand, teeming with moments of push/pull that pulled me in completely.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Hate Date by Kaylene Winter, along with getting my impressions of it, then learn even more about this book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this standalone romance make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a signed copy of this book as well as swag too!

When a man who has everything & will do anything—including pole dancing—to redeem himself to the feisty woman who could care less about power or money.

Clover Callahan took my client’s money and I’m not going to stand for it.
I’m taking her down, and if I play my cards right, she won’t even see me coming.
Everything’s going exactly to plan…
Until an elevator malfunction has us trapped for an entire night. Alone.
I mean, she’s hot. I’m hot.
What did you expect was going to happen?
Yeah. It did. And it was spectacular.
I can admit, I was wrong about Clover—she’s all I think about.
Unfortunately, after what I did, she hates me and everything I stand for.
But I’m no quitter…I’ll wear her down.
With a proposition even she won’t refuse:
One night.
One date.
Don’t be late!!

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Readers looking for a flirtatious tale full of secrets, plenty of groveling, and tons of push/pull moments will find themselves drawn to this story's couple from the very start. Both hold misconceptions about the other, but whenever they get close to each other things turn combustible.  An unforgettable night in a broken-down elevator only adds to the steaminess...and complicates their feelings even more in a quick (and sometimes frustrating) tale.  Theirs is a bumpy journey to HEA, one full of emotional twists and turns, introducing readers to an immensely appealing heroine and a hero who often left me annoyed.  With each turn of the page though, I found myself rooting for them to get past all the pain and secrets, proving themselves to be a flawed but entertaining pairing.

Clover Callaghan gave up everything for the man she loved when they got married, an acting and music career that gave her emotional and financial independence being one of the most important things she sacrificed.  She's finally free now though after divorcing her lying and cheating ex-husband!  The low life actually cheated on her with her best friend which fueled her leaving him behind after taking half of the money in their bank account.  That decision leads to all sorts of complications though, most of them she knows nothing about.  But with each turn of the page readers meet a hero bent on revenge, one who becomes obsessed with making Clover pay...until he discovers that all he thought he knew about Clover couldn't be further from the truth.  The one thing he's sure of though is that he wants her, body and soul, and will do whatever necessary to win her over.  No amount of groveling is too small and their combustible connection practically jumped off the page.  Clover's a very likable heroine, one who gets knocked down but dusts herself off and starts over again.  When given the opportunity she jumps back into acting, ready to make her way on her very own.  When it comes to men, she wants someone the exact opposite of her ex.  No rich men for her in her new life!  An encounter on a broken elevator introduced her to someone unexpected, someone she's drawn to, but someone who's weighed down by secrets that makes for a very bumpy ride to HEA.  Joar Jacoby's determined to make Clover's ex pay for all the investors he betrayed.  He also has his sights set on Clover as he thinks she's part of the scam.  In a relationship that starts out based on lies though, it's not long before Joar realizes his mistake, and starts doing all he can to earn her forgiveness.

This was a romance teeming with sexual tension, a tale balancing steamy encounters with moments of push/pull.  Joar left me frustrated quite often, his frequent second guessing of Clover's knowledge making me disappointed in him more often than not.  It took him awhile to get his hero-vibe going, but once he did he utterly charmed me.  I was slow to warm up to him, but once he undertook his plan to win over Clover (through clever moments of groveling), I was totally on board.  In contrast, Clover was amazing from the very start, a tough and independent woman who deserved only happiness.  On a whole this was an entertaining story, with only a few sections that dragged, made all the better courtesy of a combustible main couple and their relationship that kept me fully invested from start to finish.

My rating for this is a B.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

When she was only 15, Kaylene Winter wrote her first rocker romance novel starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990’s, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to be a published author. She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and dog. She loves to travel, throw lavish dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.

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Book Blitz for The Keeper by Lynn Montagano (GIVEAWAY)…….

An American woman with car trouble changes a British soccer star's life irrevocably in this steamy tale of a one night stand that ends up being oh so much more.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Keeper by Lynn Montagano, then add this sizzling series starter to your bookshelf!  In honor of this first installment in the Royals and Legends series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a $50 Amazon GC too!

It started in the English countryside when he stopped to see if I was having car trouble.

It should have ended there.
But it turned into three of the most intense days of my life. And guess what? It didn’t end there either.
His name is Xavier Maddox. Sexy, talented, athletic. A British soccer star. The enticing bad boy.
He should be off limits for me.
My name is Victoria Chase. Ambitious, successful, broken. I’m the media relations director for the most successful football team in the United States. I have this policy about getting involved with athletes…or as I call them, the product.
Xavier was only supposed to be a one night stand. A distraction for me while I dealt with a long ignored family situation.
But he had other plans…
If he finds out what I’ve done, what I’ve destroyed, he’ll leave. Broken people like me don’t deserve a happy ending.

EXCERPT:

“You should get back to the hotel before they find out you’re not in the room.”
“It’s the middle of the night,” he flicked his wrist dismissively. “Nobody’s checking.” An intense stare focused on me. “I’m not leaving you alone right now.”
The last time he said similar words to me I told him I’d only slept with him to distract myself and we were nothing. From the way he kept his eyes glued to me I could tell he was thinking the same thing.
“Okay,” I said. “But promise me you won’t get in trouble.”
“You’re worth it,” he declared, gently stroking my cheek. “Bedroom?”
I nodded, standing up. There’s no reason to fight this anymore. Our lives are forever entwined thanks to one fateful summer when we were both teenagers, blissfully unaware of the other’s existence. And now here we are, pressed together in a gentle embrace on my bed.
He played with my hair as I slid my hand under his t-shirt to caress his skin. My earlier fantasy of us as a couple came roaring back.
I didn’t stop it. I liked how it made me feel. I liked how he made me feel. “Thank you,” I said.
“For what?”
“This. Being here. I didn’t realize how much I needed it.”
He held me tighter. I curled into him, tangling my legs with his. He threaded his fingers through my hair, gently massaging my scalp.
“I’m sorry I wasn’t with you today.” A soft kiss lingered on my forehead.
“You don’t have to apologize.”
“I do. My first priority is you. I promise I won’t make that mistake again.”
“Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” I nuzzled into his chest. “Especially during the season. If your schedule is anything like—”

“Victoria.”
I sighed. “Yes?”
“My first priority is you,” he repeated.
Propping myself up, I leaned on an elbow and admired his handsome, exhausted face. In the dim light, he appeared vulnerable.
Quiet anticipation filled what little space existed between us. I traced the curves of his lips and the slope of his nose, the sturdy angle of his jaw and the strong column of his neck. His eyes never left mine as I continued touching him, memorizing his features with my fingertips. I watched the tension in his face melt into a relaxed peace as his eyelids became heavier and his breathing slowed to a steady rhythm.
Giving him this gift of serenity made my heart sing.
I kissed his forehead and without any pretense or forethought, I let my lips wander to his scar, pressing soft kisses along the entire jagged length. Tremors shook his body but he didn’t flinch away or stop me.
So I kissed it again, each touch of my lips leaving behind an invisible mark of affection and gratitude.
Then I kissed his cheek. The corner of his mouth. And ended with a small kiss on his lips. His whole body exhaled when I pulled back.
“Show me again,” he growled.
“Show you what?”
“How you feel about me,” he commanded, his voice thick with emotion. “Kiss me.”

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Lynn Montagano is a contemporary romance author, writing coach, podcaster and unapologetic football fan. When Lynn isn't writing or recording her weekly podcast, you can find her cheering loudly for her beloved New England Patriots or traveling somewhere new in this great big world.

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Book Release Blast for Personal Foul by Maggie Rawdon (REVIEW)……

 Readers who love sizzling banter and a fiery couple will be drawn to this tale that kept me glued to the pages.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Personal Foul by Maggie Rawdon, along with my impressions of this book, then add it to your bookshelf!

“I’m her dirty little secret, the one she loves to hate.”

She knows just what to say to cut deep, and I know how to press every single button she has.
We hate each other, until one night—after I lose the biggest football game of the year.
When she offers the kind of mercy I need.
It changes everything...until the next morning.
Now I’m her dirty little secret, and she’s avoiding me like the plague.
Which makes it difficult when we get partnered on a project and we’re stuck on a couple’s trip with our friends.
The tension between us is sky high.
So I propose a way to lower it: enemies with benefits.
One hotel room. A few days. A chance to let our little “hateship” run its course.
Except when it’s unexpectedly cut short, I’m not ready to give her up.
And I think I might be a bad habit she can’t quit, despite how smart she is.
But we have bigger problems, and both of our post-college careers are on the line.
I’m about to find out if I can win this game or fumble the two most important plays of my life.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

They say that there's a fine line between love and hate and this third installment in Ms. Rawdon's New Adult sports series definitely proves that as two apparent opposites find a surprising connection once they work through the antagonistic feelings that have clung to them for years.  At first they keep the connection a secret, but before long he decides he wants more in a delightful romance teeming with sexual tension and sizzling banter!

Easton Westfield is the Big Man on Campus, admired by the boys and wanted by the girls.  He's the rich boy who seems to have it all, living a life of ease.  Throughout the previous books in this series Easton's enjoyed his playboy persona, but fears over his future and a game loss have left him bruised.  Into this moment of self-doubts comes the hard-working Wren...and an unexpected one night stand full of dirty talk and intimate moments that will make you blush.

These two might want to ignore what happened that night but fate continually puts them together in close quarters...first for a school project and then when sharing a room while on vacation.  Their time together soon turns up the heat and has each learning more about them than what they show the world.  While Wren wants to keep their sizzling connection secret it's clear that Easton wants to shout it from the rooftops.  With each turn of the page Easton shows himself to be more than what others think, less of a playboy and more of a swoon-worthy boyfriend.  Through subtle acts and big words and deeds Easton shows a lovable and endearing side that made him a delicious book boyfriend.

Wren was an independent young woman, strong-willed, and caring.  She's got a lot on her plate with helping run her grandfather's bar, caring for him, and going to school.  Their one night together was a moment of weakness in her mind which is why she continues to give him the cold shoulder.  When keeping their secret no longer works for him she'll have to decide if she'll continue to believe his reputation or trust in the way he's proven himself to her.  Wren frustrated me a time or two with the unpleasant way she treated Easton, because over and over his actions were those of a man in love...a man quick to come to her rescue.  Their friend group frustrated me too with their condemnation of his past, pushing Wren to always assume the worst.

Despite those small quibbles I still found this a delightful tale with sizzling, witty banter, actions that felt like verbal foreplay, and an erotic dance of frenemies to lovers.  Easton's a flawless hero, a young man who's more than what others see and think.  He has a tough exterior early on but soon shows a soft underbelly that charmed me and had me falling in love with him.  Wren's a tough heroine who can give as good as she gets, she can easily go toe to toe with Easton too to add even more heat to their scenes. It took her awhile to accept the truth about Easton but it gave me more time to fall in love with him as he set out to prove himself.  This is another wonderful book in Ms. Rawdon's series and I highly recommend it to others!

My rating for this is an A-

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Maggie Rawdon loves books, travel and wandering through museums. She lives in the Midwest where you can find her writing on her laptop with her two pups at her side, in between binge watching epic historical and fantasy dramas and cheering for her favorite American (and European) football teams on the weekends. She loves writing dirty athletes and smart women and has a soft spot for writing characters who banter instead of flirt.

Book Tour for The Faceoff by Cali Melle (REVIEW)……….

 Burned by her relationship with a hockey player in the past has a young ice skater desperately trying to ignore her growing feelings for the sexy new hockey star in this romance that steams up things on the ice and off.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Faceoff by Cali Melle, along with my impressions of it, then add this fourth installment in the Wyncote Wolves series to your bookshelf!

Eden

After experiencing a nasty break-up during my freshman year, there is one type of guy that I refuse to get involved with.
Anyone from the university’s hockey team.
Hayden King is arrogant, cocky, has a reputation for being a playboy and there isn’t a single thing about him that I like.
One drunken summer night turns into a bad decision with Hayden. One that I swear that I’ll never make again.
But once senior year starts, I can’t seem to get away from him. He’s everywhere I go, everywhere I turn. He’s under my skin and I find myself making mistake after mistake with him.
We better learn from our mistakes before our hearts get involved...
Hayden
Eden Finley is as cold as the ice that she skates on.
She’s the best figure skater at Wyncote University and I don’t know how I missed her when I first came here.
After one night with her over the summer, I can’t get her out of my head. She has a chip on her shoulder, a nasty attitude and she hates my guts. Which all only makes her more appealing.
I live for the chase, for the challenge.
And Eden Finley has no idea what she’s gotten herself into....

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The moment I picked up this book is the moment I became invested in this steamy and angsty journey to HEA as two enemies became oh so much more in this New Adult book.  While some of the storyline felt familiar, the crackling chemistry between the two leads kept me glued to the pages and rooting for them every step of the way.

From the very beginning Eden Finley definitely left her mark on readers, with her sassy attitude and determined nature she's one tough cookie!  She's a woman focused on becoming an Olympic ice skating champ and won't let anything get in the way of that goal...especially the sexy hockey star!  After a heartbreaking end to a past relationship with another hockey player, Eden's sworn off ALL hockey players, locked away her heart and thrown away the key, and kept herself separate from everyone else to keep her focus on her goal of ice skating glory.  She wants absolutely nothing to do with hockey players but after a one-time summer fling with the sexy Hayden she finds her determination tested.  It soon becomes a slow-burn connection full of fun, flirtiness, and angst as emotional walls come down and true selves are revealed.

Hayden King has always shown himself to be quite the player...both on and off the ice. Having to leave his previous college because of his libido, he's now having to start again in his goal of reaching NHL glory.  Whereas Eden's goal has her embracing isolation, Hayden continues to live life to the fullest.  He never forgot their summertime fling and when he sees her again he's more than ready to pick up where they left off in a hard-fought journey to win her heart.  To the world Hayden shows a cocky and arrogant nature but behind that facade is a truly charming and endearing man, someone who's truly caring and considerate.  He’s always prided himself on “one and done” encounters in the past, but with Eden he shows himself to be a true romantic at heart as he keeps coming back to Eden for more.  It all makes for a sweet and sexy romance that made me blush and smile.

From the first page to the last I found much to enjoy about this book.  From its strong and appealing heroine to its charming and sexy hero, the angsty journey to HEA these two undertook was a well-crafted and satisfying journey.  It was often familiar in its journey but it was a sensual comfort in the way things progressed.  By the turn of the final page readers are left happy but clamoring for more in this thoroughly entertaining sports-themed series.

My rating for this is an A-

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Cali Melle is a contemporary romance author who loves writing stories that will pull at your heartstrings. You can always expect her stories to come fully equipped with heartthrobs and a happy ending, along with some steamy scenes and some sports action. In her free time, Cali can usually be found spending time with her family or with her nose in a book.

As a hockey mom herself, Cali Melle will be bringing readers a brand new hockey series this fall that will definitely have you in your feels!