My Thoughts on... College Boys by Daisy Harris

College Boys

(Men of Holsum book 1)

 

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2012

 

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] When soccer star Chris Fischer moves next door to an openly gay classmate, he doesn't realize the wall between their rooms will be so thin he'll hear his neighbor's every move. But soon he and Peter become friends, and Chris is intrigued—imagining what happens on the other side of the wall.

Active on the Queer Student Council, Peter Cohen wishes he wasn't so damn hot for his straight neighbor. He can't tell if Chris is flirting or in denial or what, but Chris's innocent overtures lure Peter into flirtation that throws his world into chaos. Peter doesn't want to date a closet case, but he desperately, passionately wants Chris. Soon Chris must choose whether to run away from his new feelings or embrace a relationship with the guy he loves. And Peter must decide if he can give his heart to a guy who hasn't yet figured it all out.

College Boys is the 1st book in the Men of Holsum series, and I must say it was an excellent start! It's a hot & steamy read that I wasn't able to put down until the last page was read. The characters are loveable and you find yourself empathizing with the struggles that Chris & Peter go through on the way to finding their happiness.

Another favorite in this story for me was Peter's BFF Nathaniel, he's a Diva to the max, and I loved him for it! I'm looking forward to reading more books in the Men of Holsum series. 

I recommend this book to fans of erotic romance, its a story that you'll absolutely enjoy.

I received this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review.  

My Thoughts on... Toxic by Belinda McBride

Toxic

(Truckee Wolves book 1)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2013 

Genre:Vampires & Shapeshifters
Series: Truckee Wolves

There are three things that Dr. Briony Theale loves. Her job as a veterinarian, a good bar of rich, dark chocolate, and Rico, the ranger in charge of the Wildlife Rescue center. When a casual dinner with Rico turns surprisingly intimate, Briony realizes that she might just have a chance with him after all, if only she could lose a few pounds. It's the ultimate sacrifice, but Briony goes cold turkey, and swears off chocolate forever.

Rico Montgomery fell hard for Briony the first time he set eyes on the curvy little doctor. Her rich brown hair and cocoa skin trigger cravings he can barely control, and her fragrance is like the sweetest, richest chocolate he's ever scented in his life. That's a bad thing for Rico, because to a werewolf like him, chocolate is literally a toxin. After his pack warns him off the very human doctor, Rico finds himself even more drawn to Briony.

Rico can't live with it, and Briony can't live without it. And when a certain wandering wolf finds a bag of chocolate in the trash near Briony's clinic, these two will find out just how toxic love can be.

Note: This book has previously been released by another publisher but has been substantially revised and reedited in this edition.

Toxic is a steamy, fast paced paranormal romance that you won be able to put down once you've started. At least it was that way for me ;-) Toxic  was a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I absolutely loved Rico and Briony. The way the two of them tried to deny their attraction to one another was funny and all the mishaps when they finally get together will have you laughing. 

The characters in this story were amazing, one of my favorites is Briony's mother. She is kick-ass with a capital "K". You will not mess with her children, she is a one woman wrecking crew. 

I look forward to reading more books from the Truckee Wolves series, Toxic  was an excellent start. I recommend this book to readers of paranormal and romantic suspense. 

 

I received this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review. 

My Thoughts on... Cake by Lauren Dane

Cake

 

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 2013

 

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Dane comes the latest release from Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin.

She won't be satisfied with just one bite....

Art student-slash-bike messenger Wren Davis pursues what she wants. And what she wants now is Gregori Ivanov, rock star of the Seattle art scene. With his tattoos, piercings and sensual sneer, Gregori is the ultimate bad boy. Wren's gotten to know the man beneath the body art, too--and it only makes her crave him more.

But Gregori loves women like he loves cake and champagne--intensely, but only for the moment. And after Wren experiences just how scorching sex with Gregori is, she's determined to show him that just one taste won't be enough...

 Let me start by saying that I'm a HUGE Lauren Dane and I absolutely love her books, and Cake isn't any different!

I adored Wren from the start, she's a very independent woman who goes after what she wants. She wants Gregori, and nothing will stop her from getting him ;-) 

Gregori knows that he can't get enough of Wren but because of his crazy ex-wife, he's something of a  commitment-phobe. He enjoys being with Wren as a friend and doesn't want to mess it up by pursuing more. Wren has no problem showing Gregori that he can have his cake and eat it too!

The characters were well written as well as the story. I recommend this book for those looking for a quick read, or just looking for a delicious story to sink their teeth into.

 

 

I received this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review. 

My Thoughts on... Logan's Redemption by Cara Marsi

Logan's Redemption

 (Redemption book 1)

 

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2010

Doriana Callahan's life is unraveling. Someone is stalking her and sabotaging her father's company; her teenage son is rebelling; and Logan Tanner is back in town. For sixteen years she's kept an explosive secret from Logan, a secret he soon discovers.

Logan never belonged in Doriana's world, but a long time ago he allowed himself to dream of a future with her, until the awful night he was forced to run. Now he's back and he needs her forgiveness, but first he must forgive himself.

Despite the fact that Doriana kept the existence of his son from him, Logan vows to protect her. He races against time to stop the culprit threatening Doriana and works to forge a bond with his son.

Can the love and passion that still burn between Doriana and Logan overcome old lies and new dangers? The clock is ticking on a second chance at love.

 

 

Logan's Redemption is a romantic suspense novel that will: tug at your heartstrings, have you on the edge (or in my case: sitting up in bed), and keep you guessing as to the motive/identity of the villain!
Logan and Dori were separated by a night of anger then later by lies & misunderstandings. 

Flash forward. 16 years later when Logan is hired to investigate Dori's family business, under the guise of being her assistant, they realize the feelings are still there. Under her father's orders Logan can't tell why he's really there, but hew not the only one keeping secrets. Dori has a 16 year old son and Logan has no idea he's a father ...

I thoroughly enjoyed Logan's Redemption! The characters were well written, and I looking forward to readings book to in the Redemption series Franco's Fortune! I recommend this book for lovers of romance & suspense. 



I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. 

My Thoughts on... Getting Rowdy by Lori Foster

Getting Rowdy

 

Book Description

Publication Date: Septemer 24, 2013

 

An alpha hero's attraction to the one woman he can't have could draw him into a killer's snare in the sizzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster 

Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates isn't the kind of man women say no to. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to get her number. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance—including a past that might come back to haunt them both.

Avery spends her nights working for tips…and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy's protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she's finally found…and the passion she's always wanted.

Getting Rowdy is the 3rd installment to the Love Undercover series, and one I have been wanting to read since I finished reading book one Run the Risk.

What is there not to love about Rowdy? He's a compassionate, loyal, protective musclebound 6 foot plus man of deliciousness! Add to that he's an Alpha Male to the extreme?! Poor Avery didn't stand a chance!

What I love about Avery is that she wasn't wilting flower.  She went toe to toe with Rowdy whenever it was necessary. She won me over though with her desire to protect Rowdy instead of using him to get out of her problems. As well as having enough sense to go to him & the others when danger showed itself closer than she was able to deal with. Avery is exactly what Rowdy needed, she gave her heart without expecting anything in return. 

New characters are introduced, I absolutely loved Connor! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he'll have a book soon ;-)

All in all Getting Rowdy was a great romantic suspense that you won't be able to put down! This book is my favorite of the series so far! If you haven't read the previous 2 books (Run The Risk & Bare It All) in the Love Undercover series, you don't know what you're missing. I highly recommend reading this book (and the others), it's the best yet by Lori Foster! I'm looking forward to reading the next one. 


 I received this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review.