Marie's Tempting Reads: November 2019

Saturday, November 23, 2019

ARC Review: Drawn To The Alpha (Alphas In Heat book 2) by Olivia T. Turner!

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I didn’t want a mate.

Never have.

But when I walked into that kindergarten classroom and saw the new teacher…

…man, everything changed.

Because the guy who never needed a girl is suddenly obsessed with one.

My inner grizzly wants her as our mate.

I want her for everything.

And this firefighting grizzly bear shifter is ready to burn the world down to get her.

Ready for an alpha who can handle the heat and likes his girl with some meat? Carter is a dominant Over-The-Top grizzly bear shifter who will have you howling for more. This is the second book in the Alphas In Heat series featuring the bear shifters from the Blackcloud Point fire station. Fire-fighting bear shifters? Yes, please!

The books can be read in any order.

This fireman romance shifter book is SAFE, with no cheating, and a furry HEA guaranteed. Enjoy!

MY REVIEW:

I couldn't resist Drawn to The Alpha! Nothing melted my heart more than seeing a strong, adamant alpha male shifter who wasn't interested in having a mate, fall head over heels in love with her the moment he scents and sees her. This sexy read is fast paced, hot as hell read with a fantastic plot that made me eager for more and a heat level that was CRAZY IRRESISTIBLE!

I do enjoy a good shifter romance but this book isn't just good...its AMAZING and OH SO PERFECT! I loved that Carter is a firefighter and his mate is a kindergarten teacher who is more or less a damsel in distress. There is lots of moments that Carter's possessive, protective nature gets my heart to racing fast and the butterflies to take flight in my tummy. Utterly sweet!

Drawn to The Alpha gets a CRAZY GOOD FIVE IRRESISTIBLE STARS!

ARC Review: His Sugarplum (Curves For Christmas Novella) by Frankie Love!

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When I win a poker game on Christmas Eve, I never imagined the pot would be so damn good.

Sugar’s a prize I don’t deserve.

Her curves make my cock ache and her honey blonde hair has me wound up tightly.

I don’t make it a habit of treating women like they are possessions.

But if I leave her here, with these men, she’ll be devoured.

Now my job is to protect her. At all costs.

This year, it’s a dark-ass Christmas, but Sugar doesn’t seem bitter about her situation.

Truth is, she seems downright pleased to be shut up in my cabin with me.

I don’t want to ruin her… but she’s my sugarplum now.

And I’m ready to taste my Christmas treat.

Dear Reader,

Smith is growly, bearded, and in need of a little TLC.

He’s a twenty-seven-year-old virgin who’s been waiting all his life for his one and only.

For Sugar.

This filthy-sweet holiday romp is exactly how it sounds: Delicious. Enjoy!

xo, frankie

MY REVIEW:

This is a holly jolly, sexilicious romance with LOOOOOOADS of sizzle and a sweet satisfying read!

Frankie Love had me dreaming of sugarplums and spice and holiday cheer with this Curves For Christmas novella. Scrumptious and fast paced with a mouth-watering mountain man and a beautifully curvy woman who is equal parts innocent and siren. His Sugarplum is Christmas gold! The story compels the reader to sit back with a cup of hot cocoa, a warm blanket and enjoy the sexy sweet ride. Adored it to pieces!

His Sugarplum gets a SIZZLING SWEET FIVE HOLIDAY STARS!

Thursday, November 21, 2019

ARC Review: Sleighing Mr. Right (Curves for Christmas Novella) by Hope Ford!

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Sleighing Mr. Right

An Alpha Older Man and Curvy Younger Woman Romance

Candy

I’m looking for Mr. Right and he needs to check off everything on my list.

I think I found him… that is until I find out there’s something he’s not telling me.

He lied to me because of my crazy list. But maybe what I thought was a “big no” is actually a “big yes.”

Now, I have to figure out how to make him my Mr. Right… instead of my Mr. Right Now.

Cane

I had given up on women. She had given up on Christmas. We both take a risk and find out we are exactly what each other needs.

But when I keep something hidden from her, something that is a “big no” on her list, she walks away.

If she gives me a chance, I’m going to prove to her that I want to be her man... her family... her forever.

This is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers.

This is the first book in the Curves For Christmas Series.

If you love short romances with insta love, hot love scenes, and a sweet story, then this one is for you.

MY REVIEW:

Sleighing Mr. Right is the most magical, sweet, and delectably steamy novella I could of ever imagined!

This Curves For Christmas novella was downright amazing and spectacularly sweet with a perfectly curvy heroine and a possessive and protective alpha that stole my heart. I was pleasantly surprised with this story. It put me in a good mood and made me sappy and eager for the upcoming Christmas holiday. There was also a lot of heart in this story that made this story extra sweet!

Sleighing Mr. Right gets a HAPPY AND SATISFYING FIVE SWEET AND SEXY STARS!

ARC Review -. Lethal Balance (Sons Of The Survivalist #2) by Cherise Sinclair!

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His name means hunter.

Once the best assassin in black ops, Cazador is now the best at saving lives. His path has changed from seeking bloody vengeance to running a health clinic in Rescue, Alaska.

He will never again risk loving someone he can’t protect.

His mother and sister were murdered in front of him, his fiancée slaughtered in a war zone. Despite his popularity with women, he’s determined to remain unattached. His heart can bear no more loss.

Unfortunately, the universe isn’t listening.

First, his brother hires JJ, a fiery-haired, tough cop who lives on the edge of danger and has the biggest heart of anyone he knows. And then, his disreputable past returns in the shape of an adorable, foul-mouthed nine-year-old daughter. Now he has two loved ones to protect. An impossible task, because…

Life is dangerous. Especially in Alaska.

MY REVIEW:

Cherise Sinclair swept me away on a tidal wave of heat, feels, intensity and a stunning environment that left me once again, breathless!

Lethal Balance was exactly the kind of story I can expect to get from Miss Sinclair. Powerful with deep emotions and a strong hero who oozes sexuality and dominance and who cares for those close to him as well as a heroine who is equally as tough, beautiful, sweet and has incredible smarts. The story itself is intriguing and the chemistry between Caz and JJ left me with a curling of warmth in my stomach and had me craving that desire that I could easily feel coming straight off the pages! The landscape of Alaska never ceases to stun and amaze me too. The way everything is describes, I almost feel like I am RIGHT THERE living and seeing everything the characters do. Its impressive and awe-inspiring. Caz's story is EVERYTHING and a WHOLE LOT MORE!

Lethal Balance gets a BREATHTAKING FIVE HEAT FILLED STARS!

ARC Review - The Story Of Us by Melody Grace!

THE STORY OF US

A stand-alone holiday romance

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Discover the recipe for love in this delectable new standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author, Melody Grace!

Natalie Diaz believes that life is sweet. It’s why she’s leaving heartbreak behind to start a delicious new chapter: opening her dream candy store on Cape Cod. Goodbye, break-up blues, hello, handmade chocolate truffles! She’s determined to make her fresh start count, which means no drama, and definitely no distractions—especially not from the mouthwateringly-handsome stranger who keeps crossing her path…

Luke Kinsella wasn’t planning on falling head over heels the moment he stepped foot in Sweetbriar Cove. With his business on the rocks, love is the last thing on his mind, but one look at the mysterious brunette sends his pulse racing… And when he tries her sinfully-sweet candies, he knows one taste will never be enough. He’s used to women swooning into his arms, but Natalie is different. Sure, Luke’s smile makes her knees melt faster than chocolate in the midday sun, but she’s been hurt before. She’s determined to resist the heat burning between them and stay just friends. But as their connection deepens, their red-hot chemistry becomes impossible to ignore.

Can Natalie take a chance and trust her heart again? And when the past she’s been running from finally catches up with them both, will these two hearts find a way to build a new future together, or will their sugar rush bring them both crashing back down to earth? Find out in the delicious, swoon-worthy romance from Melody Grace!

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MY REVIEW:

A sweet holiday read with heart melting romance that makes you want to sigh with pure happiness and longing!

The Story Of Us is a splendid story that brought me cheer and gave me plenty of feels. Luke and Natalie are unforgettable characters and their chemistry simmered beautifully. The way the story progressed made it an easy book to follow and an enjoyable one at that. Very nicely done!

The Story Of Us gets a SWEET FOUR CHEERFUL STARS!

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

ARC Review - Finding His One (Finding His Love Book 2) by KL Fast!

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In an arena of 17,000 screaming fans, I shouldn't have noticed her: On the away team's side sporting my rival's jersey, but I did.

Now she's mine.

Watching him on the ice is nothing like seeing him up close and personal.

Now he's mine.

There's no room for fouls, but the sin box is another story altogether.

This KL Fast novella will melt the ice as well as your Kindles.

MY REVIEW:

Here is one fast paced, sinfully sexy romance that knocked the wind out of me and had my heart melting like chocolate on hot pavement! Finding His One was a satisfying read that didn't take me long to finish and left me happy.

These characters were a knockout and amazing beyond belief. The plot got me feeling all sorts of hot and the romance....BREATHTAKING! I couldn't be happier with this novella.

Finding His One gets a ALL AROUND SATISFYING FIVE SEXY AND SWEET STARS!

The Fall Of Legend Blog Tour Post with ARC Review!

About The Fall of Legend:

From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes a new deliciously dangerous alpha hero in The Fall of Legend, the first book in the brand new and utterly addictive Legend trilogy.

We come from two different worlds.

I’m from the streets. She might as well live in an ivory tower.

I made my living with my fists. I doubt she could even throw a punch.

Our paths never should have crossed.

We never should have met.

That doesn’t change the facts.

I would sell my soul to taste those red lips.

Fight the devil himself to hear her laugh.

Burn in hell to have a single night.

Scarlett Priest shouldn’t even know men like me exist, but sometimes temptation is stronger than will.

If this is how I go down, it’ll be worth every second of the fall.

MY REVIEW:

I honestly don't have enough words right now for how exhilarating and magnificent I found Fall Of Legend to be! It's NOTHING like imagined it to be. It's a whole lot BETTER and WAY MORE SIZZLING!

Fall Of Legend is a slow burn romance that felt like a steady flame burning hot and bright. It leaves a breathtaking warmth behind that had me craving more of that irresistible pull Legend and Scarlet created. This was a mesmerizing, engaging romance that had me completely rooted to my chair as I absorbed every word on every page.

There seemed to be enough mystery that makes a reader want to know more about whats going on and whats not being said. Its intriguing and heart stopping good! Legend and Scarlet are one EPIC couple and I can't freaking wait to get my hands on House Of Scarlet to see just what happens next because that ending.....it devastated me! The Fall of Legend gets a MESMERIZING TEN HOT AND FIERY STARS!

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About the author:

Making the jump from corporate lawyer to romance author was a leap of faith that New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Meghan March will never regret. With over thirty titles published, she has sold millions of books in nearly a dozen languages to fellow romance-lovers around the world. A nomad at heart, she can currently be found in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, living her happily ever after with her real-life alpha hero.

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

ARC Review- One Hot Holiday by Cynthia Eden!

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She’s running for her life. He’s the safe haven she never expected to find. The holiday season is about to get HOT.

Hiding out for the holiday season in the heart of the South? Not something that Haley Quick ever expected to have on her to-do list but then…she never expected her ex to want her dead, either. Turns out, life is full of surprises. Time to deal. Haley has ditched New York for a crazy little dot on the map known as Point Hope, Alabama. It’s a town gone extra crazy for the holidays, and Haley is sticking out like a sore thumb with her very much Grinch-self.

But enter sexy sheriff Spencer Lane…Tall, muscled, and made with an extra dose of sex appeal, he is exactly the kind of man that Haley should be avoiding. He’s charming, he looks way too good in a Santa hat, and, oh, yes, he’s her new landlord. The hits just keep coming. She can’t afford to let Spencer learn all of her secrets, a tough job since she is living with the man. No sex, though. It’s purely a business relationship. Except…the holidays in the South sure do get HOT. Or maybe that’s just sexy Spencer. Usually, Haley falls for the bad guy. It’s the whole reason she’s running for her life. She can’t help but wonder…What would it be like to fall for a man like Spencer?

He just got his Christmas wish.

Sheriff Spencer Lane can’t believe his luck. The most beautiful, fascinating woman he’s ever seen has just dropped into his life like a gift from, well, the big guy in red. Only the problem is that Haley seems to think Spencer is some by-the-book, nice guy. Probably because of the badge. And if she wants him to be the hero, that’s a role that he’s happy to play for her. But the truth is, Spencer has plenty of darkness inside, too. An ex Navy SEAL, he knows how to get sh—um, stuff done. He also knows how to be very, very naughty.

When danger threatens his Haley, all bets are off. No one is going to hurt her. No one is going to threaten her. Not in his town. Not on his watch. The nice guy will show Haley just how bad he can be.

Fake snow, a parade of wild elves, and a stalker ex don’t make for the merriest of times, but in Point Hope, anything can happen—and it usually does. Ready for a steamy story that will get you in the ho-ho-ho spirit? Settle back, curl up with Spencer, and have yourself a jolly old time.

MY REVIEW:

ONE HOT HOLIDAY IS EVERY-FREAKING-THING AND A BUCKET FULL OF MORE! This is the most satisfying, super sexy, and most fun romantic suspense EVER from Cynthia Eden!

This particular romantic suspense is the most fiery and entertaining Holiday fun read I could ask for. I definitely feel the spirit of the Holidays in this story and enjoyed it IMMENSELY! Steamy, smile-inducing fun and action-packed, One Hot Holiday is unforgettable and a book to be cherished during the Christmas season. Spencer and Haley made grin, sigh, had me weak-in-the-knees and made me ever so happy. Its the best written story to date and one I will undoubtedly read again before Christmas just to get all the FEELS and all the FUN. What an incredible story.

One Hot Holiday gets a BUCKET FULL OF AWESOME FIVE SCORCHING STARS!

ARC Review - Adored By The Alien Hotties by Laney Kaye!

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My sister, Stella, was abducted by a trio of hot alien warriors. Well, not so much abducted, as she went willingly.

Then, because she’s my twin and knows how much it sucks (actually, there’s ZERO sucking going on) to live on Earth where there’s a shortage of men due to a worldwide virus, she came back to invite me to join them.

But now Stella’s pregnant to the gorgeous alien commander—despite that supposedly being impossible—and the guys are not so keen on handing us over to the flesh traders at Daorheris, per the terms of their Royal Command.

But I’ve have problems of my own to focus on. Because both Xander, the sensitive, book-loving warrior, and Yanno, an arrogant, dominating alpha, are clearly interested in me.

And, if we’re not going to be offloaded at Daorheris, I need to make a choice.

…or do I? Yanno and Xander are the difference between curry and ice-cream; one scorchingly hot and fierce, the other sinfully sweet and smooth.

And, after all, I’ve never been the kind of girl to indulge in only a single course…

Served in three searingly-hot, bite-sized morsels, designed to be read in a couple of hours, these fun, steamy stories are for adults only!

MY REVIEW:

TWICE THE SEXY AND TWICE THE FUN! Adored By The Alien Hotties was HILARIOUS, EXCEEDINGLY HOT and WHOLLY ENTERTAINING!

This Alien romance was even better than expected. It was so amusing and outrageous I found myself laughing out loud and often. These beloved characters made me super happy with their witty banter and sexy times. I don't think I could of loved a alien romance more, and to get THREE wickedly hot short romances I feel like I had hit the jackpot. Laney Kaye I sure could use more of these kind or stories. So. Much. Fun.

Adored By The Alien Hotties gets a SCORCHING FIVE ENTERTAINING STARS...SCRATCH THAT. MAKE THAT A SIX STARS PLEASE!

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

ARC Review - Finding his Forever by Loni Ree!

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Henry Grayson never thought picking his son up from school would lead to finding his forever, but a series of disasters leads him to Fiona Pierce’s front door.

All Fiona Pierce wants after a long day of school is to go home and rest. At eight and a half months pregnant, she’s barely surviving the school day. The stress of dealing with a creepy ex-boyfriend and his crazy new wife is wearing her down.

When a series of disasters force her to bring a student home with her, she doesn’t realize her good dead will lead to a hero walking into her life.

Henry’s new family is waiting for him behind that door but to make them his, he has to overcome all the obstacles standing in their way.

MY REVIEW:

OH MY SWOON! Finding His Forever is UTTER PERFECTION with a slice of YUM! This sweet and charming romance gripped me by the heart HARD and wouldn't let go until the end. It was sultry, sexy, sweet and so very romantic.

Loni Ree won me over once again with her newest novella. Henry and Fiona had my heart melting and the plot is irresistible and made me want to melt into a delicious puddle of goo. I loved this sweet novella and am eager to read many more.

Finding His Forever gets a HEART GRIPPING FIVE SWOON WORTHY STARS!

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Netgalley ARC Review - Hero's Haven (Dark Protectors #11) by Rebecca Zanetti!

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He’s her darkest fantasy. . .

After years of struggling, Haven Daly has finally accepted that she’s nuttier than a fruitcake. Why else would she see visions of a beautiful but tormented male every night . . . and actually believe she can talk to him, even feel his touch? But thanks to those dream journeys, she can paint images nobody else on earth can duplicate. In each brush stroke, she captures the blatant masculinity and raw desire in his eyes that promise he’s coming for her…and soon.

She’s the light that keeps him going. . .

Quade Kayrs has already suffered a lifetime of pain and torture. Completely isolated, he kept his sanity thanks to one beautiful female, a vision with kind emerald eyes. In the end, her soft voice led him out of hell. Now, naked and alone, he’s in a strange world that bears little resemblance to the one he left behind. All he knows is Haven. All he wants is Haven. His final mission? To protect her from the evil hunting them both—whether she likes it or not . . .

MY REVIEW:

The newest Dark Protectors story, Hero's Haven is even more exciting and better than I could of hoped for! Sexy, thrilling, sizzling hot, this story was epic and Quade and Haven were utterly amazing and their story was FANTASTIC!

Hero's Haven was and is the best book yet in Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protector series. Don't get me wrong, I loved each and every book in this series but Quade had a patience and fortitude and strength that I found charming and totally melted my heart. Now Quade is full on alpha for sure, but they way he was so gentle and caring with Haven showed me just how extra special he was. And Haven is extraordinary too! She is unique and beautiful and has a strength all her own that I really loved. This book was filled to the brim with heart pounding, mind blowing action and unforgettable heat that is truly irresistible. Everything about this book made me truly happy and I loved every turn of the page, from start to finish!

Hero's Haven gets a UNSTOPPABLE FIVE FANTASTIC STARS!

ARC Review - More Than Pleasure You by Shayla Black!

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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black comes a new story in her More Than Words series…

Can I convince her our hot but temporary engagement should last forever?

I’m Stephen Lund, confirmed bachelor…and son of a successful billionaire whose sins I can’t forget—or forgive. After he delivered an ultimatum to either get over his transgressions or get out of the family business, I put space between us with a temporary getaway to Maui. My rental’s sexy caretaker, Skye Ingram, is a beautiful distraction. Yeah, it’s a terrible time to start a fling, but I can’t help wanting to give her every bit of pleasure she’s willing to take.

When Skye needs a date to her ex-boyfriend’s wedding, I’m game to play her pretend fiancé. The jerk should see what he passed up…and that I’m holding her now. But our pretend engagement begins to feel real. Our passion certainly is. So are the consequences. When I’m confronted with the reality that our lives are now irrevocably entwined, I have to choose between leaving Skye to return to the life—and wealth—I’ve always known or abandoning everything familiar to start over with the woman who awakened my heart.

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MY REVIEW:

More Than Pleasure You By Shayla Black is here and most satisfying, sexy, sinful and a great romance with LOADS of heat and heart!

I was ECSTATIC when this book hit my kindle. I danced, I screamed with excitement and then I immediately sat down and dived right in and didn't come up for air until the very end! I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book ever so much with its steamy scenes and romantic plot that had me all but begging for relief. The story is rich with romance that melted my heart and had me sighing happily! Stephen and Skye were a match made in heaven and I adored these two and thought they made the ultimate book couple. They scorched the pages with their wild and untamed chemistry and dug themselves inside my heart and soul from the very moment they met. Couldn't get enough of them!

More Than Pleasure You gets a SEXY AND HEARTFELT FIVE SCORCHING STARS!

ARC Review - A Very Dare Christmas by Carly Phillips!

A short story that follows Ian and Riley at Christmas.

MY REVIEW:

What a sweet and extremely sexy short Holiday story featuring Ian and Riley! I adored this short romance so much. It made my heart light and merry and gave me the best feeling ever. I wasn't quite ready for Christmas but after reading this delightful story I am now officially getting excited and eager for this special time of year!

Carly Phillips I feel, gave me the best present for Christmas with Ian and Riley's short. It was heartfelt and beautiful and had me falling in love all over again with these two characters. What a delight!

A Very Dare Christmas gets a SEXY AND SWEET FIVE BRIGHT AND CHEERY STARS!

The Fall Of Legend Release!

About The Fall of Legend:

From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes a new deliciously dangerous alpha hero in The Fall of Legend, the first book in the brand new and utterly addictive Legend trilogy.

We come from two different worlds.

I’m from the streets. She might as well live in an ivory tower.

I made my living with my fists. I doubt she could even throw a punch.

Our paths never should have crossed.

We never should have met.

That doesn’t change the facts.

I would sell my soul to taste those red lips.

Fight the devil himself to hear her laugh.

Burn in hell to have a single night.

Scarlett Priest shouldn’t even know men like me exist, but sometimes temptation is stronger than will.

If this is how I go down, it’ll be worth every second of the fall.

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