Review of Colonel Brandon's Diary (Jane Austen's Hero's #5) by Amanda Grange

Colonel Brandon's Diary by Amanda Grange
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
I found this little book on my return flight from the book event "Passion in Portland". It was sitting there abandoned, patiently waiting for someone to pick it up, read it and give it a review.
I've enjoyed this series by Ms. Grange and this one too was enjoyable but it also felt a little unfinished, as if she didn't know what to write at the end.

We know that Col. Brandon falls in love with Marianne, and she's filled in some of the gaps, but it felt like there was more to be said and she left us readers feeling that way.

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Review of Jagged Edged by Nessa Connor

JAGGED EDGE: A BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE by Nessa Connor
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

2 stars
I received this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I'll be frank- this book wasn't for me. That's not to say that others would not like it but as I said, it wasn't for me.It felt rushed and unfinished. Too many questions left unanswered in regards to issues pertaining to Jag and Sammi. I don't want to sound negative but it's not what I was expecting. I'm not against reading other books by Ms. Connor, it's just that this one didn't do anything for me. It fell flat and there were missing parts to this story.

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Flowers on the Wall by Mary J Williams

WHAT IS MUSIC WITHOUT SOME HART?

Ryder Hart
Rock God
Brother
Protector
Wounded Soul

Quinn Abernathy 
Photographer
Daughter
Healer of Souls

Ryder Hart came up the hard way. From his childhood, to scratching his way to the top of the charts. Every moment was a struggle. Now that he's made it, nothing is taking him down. Not even a secret so dark it invades his dreams and haunts his waking hours.

Quinn Abernathy's hunger for success is no less than Ryder's. If she wants to succeed in the highly competitive world of photography, she can't let anything, or anyone, get in her way. Until Ryder. He makes her long for more than she ever thought possible.

Music is Ryder's life. There isn't room for a woman like Quinn Abernathy. A woman who asks for nothing but wants it all.

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At the end of September, look for Dalton's story. FLOWERS AND CAGES (Hart of Rock and Roll Book Two)

Here a quick look.

TRIED, CONVICTED, SENTENCED, and on his way to the state penitentiary, Dalton Shaw had learned two things. He wasn't as tough as he thought. And behind bars, there was no such thing as a guilty man.
The black eye and split lip Dalton sported proved that a cocky attitude didn't impress anyone behind bars. Especially a bruiser who had used up his last strike and was going away for life.
It could have been worse. The guard could have broken up the fight after Wiley Malone had done permanent damage.
"I wanted to smash that pretty face into a pulp," Wiley growled as he was dragged away. "Next time, Shaw. There will be one. Count on it."
The odds that Dalton would wind up in the same prison as Wiley was better than even money. The judge who sentenced him made it a sure bet. Three years—less than one if he kept his nose clean. But it was a long time to watch his back.
"There are rules," Ryder Hart, told him during their last visit before Dalton was relocated.
"What do you know beyond what you've seen on television?"
"I've done some research. So has Ashe. Zoe was the one who found you a tutor."
Ryder, Ashe, and Zoe. Dalton's bandmates. Friends. Family—a bond stronger than any blood relation. They were his lifeline and the only thing that had kept him sane. None of them had believed Dalton would do any significant amount of time. He didn't have a record as an adult and only minor scuffles as a minor. Beating the shit out of someone—no matter how well-deserved—was serious. But hard time? It didn't make sense. Unless you added in the fact that Dalton's victim lived in a small town where his daddy's influence ruled. Dalton's lawyer had tried to get the trial moved out of the county, but the judge refused.
"I need a tutor to go to prison?"
Ryder nodded. Dalton knew his friend was trying to keep a positive outlook, but his dark eyes were shadowed with worry. "Jock Lowe. It isn't exactly Miss Manners, but there is a definite way to do things."
"Fuck that, Ryder. It's prison."
"And like you said, all we know is what we've seen on TV or in the movies. Forearmed is forewarned, Dalton. Listen to what the man has to say."
Dalton knew Ryder was right. But it seemed so final. Like a movie, he hoped for a last minute reprieve. The sentence had been passed. Tomorrow the bus would take him to his new home.
How the hell had this happened? Dalton was twenty-two years old. The future had seemed so bright. The Ryder Hart Band had its first album coming out next month. The buzz was good—better than good. After years of barely scraping by, they were about to hit it big, and Dalton wasn't going to be there to share the moment.
"You need to hire a permanent replacement."
"Why? Are you planning on becoming a career criminal?"
"No, but—"
"Nobody can play the drums like you. It won't be the same, but we'll get by until you're out. Eight months—tops."
"What if it's longer?" The thought made Dalton sick, but it had to be said. "Things happen. The gray jumpsuit I'm wearing is proof of that."
"That's why we hired the tutor. He'll tell you how to avoid trouble." Ryder gripped his arm. "I'll never forgive you if you don't come back to us, Dalton."
"Time's up," the guard called out.
"I'm scared, Ryder." It was the first time Dalton had admitted it to anyone—even himself.
"We'll visit every week. Ashe, Zoe and me." Ryder hugged him. "Stay strong, brother. More important, stay smart."
The next morning, the bus to the prison was filled to capacity. Wiley Malone sat near the front, glaring at Dalton as he walked past. The tutor Ryder hired had given Dalton a plan—a course of action—beyond watching his back and cowering in his cell. It wasn't foolproof, but it was something.
Ankles manacled, Dalton shuffled to his seat. The man he was chained to tripped, sending Dalton crashing into the side of the bus. His shoulder took most of the impact.
"Sorry."
Dalton shrugged it off. Thanks to Wiley, his body was already covered in bruises. What was one more?
"Don Fitzgerald." The man held out his cuffed hand.
"Dalton Shaw."
"I shouldn't be here."
Closing his eyes, Dalton sighed. Here it comes, he thought. Since his arrest, he hadn't met a single person who took responsibility for their incarceration. If he believed every story, he heard the criminal justice system got it wrong one hundred percent of the time. Railroaded. Screwed over. Framed. Pick your term. When those doors locked them in their cages each night, the prisoners slept the sleep of the unjustly incarcerated. Some were tormented by the knowledge. Others accepted their fate. But go ahead and ask. Not one of them was there because they had done the crime.
"I'm telling you, man, I blame that bitch I married. Sure, the drugs were mine, but the police never would have found them if I hadn't been provoked into knocking the shit out of her. A man can only take so much lip, right? She made such a racket the neighbors called the police."
Dalton closed his eyes, picturing himself smashing Don's face into the bus window. He wondered if a broken nose would shut the asshole up. Probably not. There was one good thought. At least Don's wife was rid of her abusive husband for the next three to five years.
"What did they jack you up for?"
"They didn't."
Don frowned. "I mean what shit did they trump up on you, man?"
"I put a man in the hospital because he liked to use his wife as a punching bag."
"Huh?" Don looked more confused than before.
"You ain't saying you did it?"
Don's exclamation of disbelief got the attention of half the bus. Dalton felt like an exotic animal on display. A rare species that the prisoners had heard whispered about but never observed in person.
"That's exactly what I'm saying. I did it." Dalton looked around. "And given the chance, I wouldn't hesitate to do it again."

As you can see, the book begins with Dalton on his way to prison. He is a young man with his whole life ahead of him. The mistake he made will change him forever.

Look for FLOWERS AND CAGES at the end of September. And if you would like a look at the covers for books three and four, click on over to my website.

Until next time. Stay safe, hug the ones you love, and happy reading.

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Heaven Hill by Laramie Briscoe

Celebrate the Holiday Season with your favorite couple! I hope you all enjoy catching up the couples as much as I did!  Thank you for your continuous support with the series, and welcome to all the new readers!  Available for Pre-Order at $2.99 – price will rise to $4.99 on release day! Nine Heaven Hill Christmas Novella's - One Low Price! Get the eight original Heaven Hill Series couples, and the highly anticipated novella for the kick-off of the next generation. Liam & Denise Tyler & Meredith Jagger & B Layne & Jess Steele & Christine Rooster & Roni Drew & Charity Dalton & Mandy Remy & Tatum Invite you to spend Christmas with them! Each featuring their own novella for the holiday season! Want to test it out and see if this box set will be for you?  Download Jagger & B’s full novella here! https://www.instafreebie.com/free/ZtZHj If you click on iBooks and it's not live, it will be later on today!  Buy Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/29AjoRM Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2cWiUGy Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2d1Q8FN Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2crpMus ARE: http://bit.ly/HHXmasARE Google Play: http://bit.ly/HHXMasGP Kobo: http://bit.ly/HHXmasKobo iBooks: http://bit.ly/HHXmasBS Nook: http://bit.ly/HHXmasBN

REview of Her Fierce SEAL by Caitlyn O'Leary

Her Fierce SEAL by Caitlyn O'Leary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was gifted a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Ms O'Leary stuns me once again with her thoughtful insight into such topics as PTSD, Human Trafficking and illegal adoptions. I'll admit to crying a few times throughout this book as I read. My heart goes out to Finn, Ms O'Leary writes in an amazing style that gets her readers invested in her characters, plot lines and cheering them on throughout all of the hard times. There's plenty of passion and hot lovin' in this book to make you need to take a cold shower!
Buy it, read it and tell your friends about it because this is a series that you don't want to miss!

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Cuffed and Claimed

Cuffed & Claimed

  What's better than an Alpha man in uniform? Ten of them. Turn up the heat with ten BRAND-NEW law enforcement stories from some of the hottest USA Today, Amazon, and International best-selling romance authors around. These commanding men in uniform will fulfill your every sinful fantasy, and leave you panting for more. Featuring stories by: Caitlyn O’Leary, Daisy Philips, Elle Boon, Fiona Archer, Holly Roberts, Jenika Snow, Lori King, Lynne St. James, Sherri Hayes, and Sydney Lea  

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  Her Hearts Protector by: Caitlyn O’Leary It’s the worst case scenario for David Sloane as a Military Policeman. An earthquake has rocked Las Flores, leaving devastation in its wake. The local government leans heavily on David to lead the manhunt to recapture the escaped convicts. In the midst of the chaos, former army nurse Sarah Kyle arrives with the International Aid Workers. As David comes face to face with the woman he’s never forgotten, danger continues to escalate as the desperate prisoners do anything they can leave the island. When conditions deteriorate will these former lovers survive, let alone have the happily ever after they deserve?

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  Arresting Submission by: Daisy Philips Cat Conroy had fallen for a bad boy before and it hadn’t ended well. Scott Weston was trouble with a capital T. He claimed to be a CPA but in Cat’s experience, accountants rarely carried guns to work. Undercover FBI agent Scott loved Cat from the moment he met her. Unfortunately, the lies he had to tell were driving them apart. Would she be able to forgive him when the truth finally came out?

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Delta Rogue by: Elle Boon Hailey’s tired of seeing men she considers her brothers nearly killed. The Navy was the one place she considered home, until now. Maddox is used to playing cat and mouse, his job is to keep the United States safe from terrorists. However, the ends always outweighed his own needs. Only this time, with Hailey’s life hanging in the balance it wasn’t the same. As threats escalate, and Hailey is placed under his care 24/7 will he be able to keep things professional? Or will it all fall apart as secrets are uncovered and the threats are closer than either thought?

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    In His Custody by: Fiona Archer English teacher Mercy Jones has sworn off men, especially the edgy ones. So why does the new substitute history teacher have to be dangerous, raw, and challenging—on every level? His uncompromising masculinity and questioning mind captivate Mercy, tempting her to risk her heart. Detective Aidan Shaw is a cynical bastard. But when working undercover to eradicate a high school drug network, Aidan meets an intelligent, feisty blonde. Mercy’s warmth and generous spirit awaken a part of him buried deep for too long. But as he closes in on the criminals manipulating innocents for profit, the stakes grow ever higher.

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  Street Justice by: Holly S. Roberts Street Justice combines a sexy alpha cop, a bohemian woman with a heart of gold, and a half-Shepard half-Poodle mix with a leg-humping need to prove who’s top dog in the neighborhood. With suspense, humor, and steamy romance Street Justice will have your alpha-cop fantasies on full alert.

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  Yes, Sir by: Jenika Snow Brittin I had no choice but to come back. I knew I’d run into Law, my bear-shifting ex, and the man I still loved. I thought I could move on. I was wrong. Law Brittin is the only woman I will ever love. She is it for me, even if she broke it off. I screwed up when I lost her, and I spent the next two years regretting it. Now she’s back, and it’s my chance to show her I can be the man she deserves.

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    The Lawman’s Lover by: Lori King A divorcee whose broken dreams are buried so deep she can’t remember where she put them. A Deputy Sheriff with a mountain of responsibilities weighing him down. A fling. No strings attached. No plans for the future. Until someone’s heart gets broken. Find out how Deputy Colby Bricker and waitress Elizabeth Newcomer take their shared past and build a new future, in this sister story to the Crawley Creek Ranch Series.

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  House Arrest by: Lynne St. James Ethan Price thought a job as a small-town police detective in Willow Haven would be easy after five years as a pilot in the Air Force. Then a rash of break-ins puts the entire department on alert and the woman he loves at risk. Anna Taggart is smart, stubborn, independent, and doesn’t think she needs anyone. Having her heart broken before, she refuses to give in to her feelings for Ethan no matter how hard he pursues her. Will Ethan be able to convince Anna life is too short not to love?

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  Seducing the Detective by: Sherri Hayes When Detective Janey Davis is sent to the small town of Liberty to consult on a recently discovered John Doe, she’s paired up with Deputy Kyle Reed. She’s run into his type before—handsome, overly confident, and he has the ladies fawning all over him. It should be easy to resist her attraction to him. If only someone would tell that to her heart.

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  Dirty Liars by: Sydney Lea Undercover FBI agent Nikolai has been treading a fine line between right and wrong for the last few years and everything he has worked for is thrown into utter chaos the moment he risks it all to save Harper. Harper’s life has just been turned upside down, and now she must rely on the one man who has been lying to her from the moment they met. Can they overcome all the dirty lies told between them?

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Flowers on the Wall by Mary J Williams

Flowers On The Wall by Mary J. Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I first read Ms. Williams' football themed romance series and was brought into a new world. Now I've read this and I'm amazed that the feelings her writings bring to the Rock World genre of contemporary romance. You feel the struggles and the love that come from her characters in a way that makes you feel like part of the story. Ryder and Quinn will forever be in my Heart. This is the emotionally gripping kinds of romance that I love to read, ones that make you gasp, cry and fall in love with the characters. One that grabs you from the first pages and keeps you readying until you're blurry eyed!
Buy it, read it, review it, share it with your friends!
I received this as a gift and this is my personal opionion of the book.

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