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Category: Contemporary Romance

Cover for Hard to Be Good by Laura Kaye

Review: Hard to Be Good by Laura Kaye

May 29, 2021

Jeremey Rixey is struggling to deal with all the changes that have happened in his life. His shop is temporarily closed, someone bombed the building, and people died. The only person who seems to understand is Charlie. “Love knows no distinctions, it only knows the joy of finding in another everything your soul needs to … More Review: Hard to Be Good by Laura Kaye

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Review: Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye

May 28, 2021

Derek DiMarzio will do anything to help his team, including getting close to the enemy’s sister in the hopes of gaining information. What he doesn’t expect is to fall so hard or quickly to the beautiful Emilie Garza.  This book was nonstop action, new developments, and steamy romance. I have loved Marz since he was … More Review: Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye

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Cover for Hard to Hold On To by Laura Kaye

Review: Hard to Hold On To by Laura Kaye

May 25, 2021

Edward “Easy” Cantrell has been hiding his struggles from everyone. But when he meets Jenna, he feels alive for the first time in over a year and realizes he can get better.  While this is a novella, it was wonderfully written and really packed an emotional punch. Easy has been a very quiet character so … More Review: Hard to Hold On To by Laura Kaye

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Review: Hard As You Can by Laura Kaye

May 23, 2021

Ever since Shane McCallan left the dance club where Crystal Dean works, he can’t get her out of his mind. He is determined to help her and bring the club down if he can.  This book picks up right where the previous book, Hard As It Gets, ended. Shane is determined to help Crystal and … More Review: Hard As You Can by Laura Kaye

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Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye

Review: Hard As It Gets by Laura Kaye

May 22, 2021

This book was just as good as it was the first time I read it (and the second and the third). This is one of my favorite contemporary series and is one that I always find myself picking up when I am having a rough time. This book has hot sexy tattooed men, snarky siblings, … More Review: Hard As It Gets by Laura Kaye

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Cover for Silky Smooth by A.M. Arthur

Review: Silky Smooth by A.M. Arthur

May 8, 2021

Title: Silky Smooth Author: A.M. Arthur Series: Bold Brew #6 Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ Pages: 141 “I guess we’re just two damaged souls looking for a friend, huh? College drop-out Nicholas Cannon lives his life by a strict routine and a lost parrot is not part of that routine, but he can’t leave to fend for … More Review: Silky Smooth by A.M. Arthur

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Review: The Bodyguard by Anna Hackett

May 7, 2021

Princess Sofia of Caldova is in San Francisco to help promote a royal jewelry exhibition and raise money for her charity. Unfortunately, her stalker has followed her and someone is stealing the gems making their way to the exhibition. Bodyguard Rome Nash is determined to keep the princess safe, even from his feelings.  This was … More Review: The Bodyguard by Anna Hackett

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Cover for Free Hand by E. M. Lindsey

Review: Free Hand by E. M. Lindsey

April 29, 2021

When Derek Osbourne is trapped in an ATM vestibule during a storm it triggers a major panic attack. Lucky for him, a ridiculously hot Deaf florist helps him calm down and keeps him distracted.  Derek and Basil have a slow paced relationship filled with a lot of trauma and fears. They both are struggling to … More Review: Free Hand by E. M. Lindsey

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Review: Headstrong by Eden Finley

April 25, 2021

Title: Headstrong Author: Eden Finley Series: Vino & Veritas #3 Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ Pages: 260 Newly out, Whit heads to Vino & Veritas to find a man to help him lose his virginity. Unfortunately, he finds that he is terrible at flirting and is scaring everyone but the straight and grumpy bartender.  “He’s the light … More Review: Headstrong by Eden Finley

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Cover for Saving Sienna by Katie Reus

ARC Review: Saving Sienna by Katie Reus

April 20, 2021

Private Investigator Sienna MacArthur is known for getting the job done. When she becomes the target of an unknown threat she reaches out to the sexy Detective Carson Irish for help. She trusts him to keep her safe, but she is also terrified of letting him get closer.  This was an enjoyable couple. Sienna and … More ARC Review: Saving Sienna by Katie Reus

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Cover for Heartscape by Garrett Leigh

Review: Heartscape by Garrett Leigh

April 18, 2021

Title: Heartscape Author: Garrett Leigh Series: Vino & Veritas #2 Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ Pages: 240 When a mutual friend calls in a favor, Tanner finds himself with the handsome Jax crashing on his couch for a few days. But, he quickly realizes that he doesn’t want Jax to leave.  This book was a very emotional … More Review: Heartscape by Garrett Leigh

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Cover for The Specialist by Anna Hackett

Review: The Specialist by Anna Hackett

April 8, 2021

Executive assistant Harlow Carlson is having a bad week. She is reassigned to work for the bossy and sexy tyrant Easton Norcross, her father is in trouble and has gone missing, and she has been attacked on her way home. While he may be a workaholic, Easton steps up to keep her safe and help … More Review: The Specialist by Anna Hackett

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