State (novella) (Diamond MC Book 2)

 by Lila Rose

I loved State and Courtney's story. He looked across the room and knew he had to get to know this woman. He's a tattoo covered not so bad boy and she's a curvaceous woman totally out of her depth in this club. Full of self doubt and yet a little sassy, State is determined that they will be together.
These two were a great couple, she had complete faith in him as the drama unfolded. Her family were awesome too.
This was such a great read.

Some people say you can fall for someone at first sight.
I think they’re f*cked in the head… until I see her across the room.

Courtney Anthony has walked into the wrong clubhouse.
As soon as I spot her, I know what I want.
And what I want most is her.

It’s time to see how State meets his old lady.

Fall in love today!

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Craving Justice (Brothers of Justice Book 1)

 by Fiona Archer

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My first read was in 2017, then I had the pleasure of reading this again 5 yrs later. New content and fantastic ending.

2017: Bravo Ms Archer, I didn't see that coming. I discovered my love for this author's writing from Lori King when I read an anthology for her. I've finally had the chance to start this series and wow, what a ride. I didn't have any issues with the lingo...oh wait I'm an Aussie too.
These once homeless boys who have banded together as brothers are being victimised in the cyber world. This is basically the younger brother Seth's story but there is plenty of imput from the other guys. He and his woman Harper are dragged through the mud trying to solve this crime while Harper is being made to look like the guilty party.
The story was well written, I was entertained throughout. There was plenty of action, drama, love and sexy sizzling scenes. I loved all the characters and look forward to the next tale involving one of the other guys.

2022: I had the pleasure of reading this story again 5 years later, I didn't remember the storyline which is awesome as once again I had no clue :) Fantastic start to this series, with new content added. Awesome ending and I can't wait to read the next brother's story.

Powerful millionaire falls for the nerdy, warm-hearted daughter of his business rival.

Seth Justice plays to win. Rule breaker. Former street kid from Sydney. Now a technology mogul in Seattle. He's negotiated the deal of his life, selling his company for a fortune.

Not part of the contract is Harper Fox, the buyer's sweet, klutzy daughter. For an overprotective, commanding man like Seth, Harper with her charming mix of vulnerability and spirit, is irresistible.

When a hidden enemy attacks the new life Seth and his adopted brothers have built, loyalties are tested, threatening not only his developing relationship with Harper, but also the last remaining ties with his brothers. At the moment of truth, Seth must decide if the woman who unlocked his fortress-like heart is his enemy's accomplice.

After a lifetime of disappointing her cold, judgemental parents, Harper created a new family with close friends and her cafe's eccentric staff. She's content-ish in her safe, boring world.

That is, until Seth, with his panty-melting Aussie accent and masterful stare entices her to take a chance--on him. Seth's confident, take-charge attitude awakens a need in Harper that leaves her hungry for more.

When she finds herself in mortal danger, will the man she's trusted with her heart believe in her?

Note to Readers: Lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers romance. Smart, stationery-adoring heroine in danger. Big, overprotective hero who comes with a family of adopted, overprotective, grumpy brothers. Heat level: Inferno. HEA guaranteed.

Maverick Loves Londyn: A Bad Boy/Good Girl Forbidden Romance (Misfits Remix Book 1)

 by Jordan Ford 

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My favourite YA author steps up for another brilliant series.

The romance and characters are sweet without being childish. This school makes me think of 90210 the original, the snobby rich kids in school. Actually like any highschool there are divides between the students, the rich, the nerds etc. Londyn and Maverick are from opposite sides, like Romeo and Juliet, she's rich and he's a charity case so to speak. They both love the arts though and find a connection. There was added drama in this story, parents and teachers who can't possibly believe the truth. Will honesty prevail in the end?
This was a wonderful story with such likeable characters, I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read about the next characters in this series.

At Haven Academy, if you're not a rich kid, you're a charity case. The two don't mix. And they certainly don't fall in love...

Troublemaker, Maverick, knows he doesn't belong in the wealthy hallways of the elitist boarding school, but he's still managed to make some friends along the way. Outcasts just like him—the Haven Misfits, a newly formed dance crew trying to prove everybody wrong about them. There's only one unspoken rule in his crew—don't fall for the pretty rich girls. But when he comes across one with a bleeding lip and tears in her eyes, all rules are forgotten.

Londyn knows to steer clear of the school's bad boys, but when she's assaulted by one of her own, it's Maverick who's there taking care of her. He makes her feel safer and more protected than the gates her family and friends hide behind. He's her knight, and her friend, and then...something so much more.

But can this fairytale romance last?

As their newfound feelings are exposed, it threatens the truce that keeps the two worlds living in harmony, and when a war breaks out between the haves and the have nots, friendships, loyalties and their hearts are put on the line…

The Friendship Pact (The Sunrise Cove Series, 2)

 by Jill Shalvis

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Yay this is my 100th book for 2022 and one of my long time fave authors.
Tae and her mother are only 15 years apart and have a great relationship. Tae's first love from highschool is back in town. Her mother is afraid she'll make the same mistakes that she did. Tae is a sensible 28 year old woman and knows what her heart wants.
A big secret could tear them all apart, will it tear them all apart.
I loved the setting for this story, a tale of friendship and family, love and forgiveness.
Such wonderful and heartwarming characters in this beautifully woven tale of life.

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a powerful, moving story about a young woman on a quest to find the truth about her father who learns the meaning of true love along the way.

Alone in the world, Tae Holmes and her mother April pretty much raised each other, but as Tae starts asking questions about the father she’s never met, April, for the first time in her life, goes silent. To make matters worse, Tae is dangerously close to broke and just manages to avoid financial meltdown when she lands a shiny new contract with an adventure company for athletes with disabilities and wounded warriors.

Her first big fundraiser event falls flat, but what starts out as a terrible, horrible, no-good night turns into something else entirely when Tae finds herself face-to-face with Riggs Copeland. She hasn’t seen the former Marine since their brief fling in high school, and while still intensely drawn to him, she likes her past burned and buried, thank you very much. Hence their friendship pact.

But when April oddly refuses to help Tae track down her father, it’s Riggs who unexpectedly comes to her aid. On a hunt to unlock the past, the two of them find themselves on a wild ride and learn a shocking truth, while also reluctantly bonding in a way neither had seen coming. Now Tae must decide whether she’s going to choose love … or walk away from her own happiness.

Revenge (Bone Frog Bachelor Book 3)

 by Sharon Hamilton

I can't believe this is my first time reading this author when I have so many of her books on my Kindle.
Anyway this is book 3 so I need to catch up with some back story on the characters. The author wrote it well though, so I didn't feel lost in the story at all.
There are a lot of twists and turns in this tale as the chapters alternate between the main characters Marco and Shannon. Marco's story is mainly in Africa as he is on a rescue mission. While Shannon is back home dealing with the business. Neither are having an easy time as enemies are in the picture.
Great story, I must get stuck into more of this author's work now.

They’ve planned the wedding of a lifetime – but will enemy forces keep them from reaching the altar?

Marco is a former Navy SEAL who now oversees the construction of veterans’ housing. He’s counting down the days to his future with Shannon, the love of his life. However, the bomber whose blast injured Marco and destroyed his headquarters in Florida is still at large and still holds the potential to affect all areas of Marco’s life.

Shannon can’t wait until the day of her lavish wedding, which will take place at a Sultan’s palace in the Indian Ocean. All the RSVPs have already been counted when unseen forces threaten to destroy Marco’s vision and sabotage his company. With Marco fighting ruthless warlords halfway around the world, it’s up to Shannon to support him on the home front.

But is Shannon equipped to help Marco when danger engulfs them both? Will they succeed in their respective missions and arrive on the Sultan’s paradise island kingdom in time to walk down the aisle?

Revenge is the third book in the Bone Frog Bachelor series which follows Marco and Shannon’s steamy hot romance from the first time they cross a scorching hot path on Florida’s Gulf Coast to exotic locations around the globe.

The Honeymoon Cottage

 by Lori Foster

5 awesome stars  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Bravo Ms Foster, as usual another extremely entertaining story. I devoured it over the weekend.
Set in a small town where everyone knows each other...and each other's business.
Yardley is a wedding planner in the town named Cemetery after it's founder. So ghastly when using the name within business names.
The characters in this town were a hoot, both old and young.
This young lady came to see Yardley to plan her wedding and brought along her older brother. As major eye candy he had hearts racing including Yardley's.
The fun adventures of these two, their friends and family as well as the whole town made for one fun filled tale of romance.
I laughed a lot reading this book and loved every moment.

She was fine arranging other people’s weddings…but life had other plans.

When it comes to creating the perfect happily-ever-after, Yardley Belanger is a bona fide miracle worker. From bridal bouquets to matching cowboy boots, the quirky wedding planner’s country-chic affairs have caused quite a stir in the small town of Cemetery. But when it comes to her own love life? She’s clueless.

Completely clueless.

Perhaps it’s for the best. The thirty-one-year-old has poured her heart and soul into her business, and doesn’t have time for anything — or anyone — else. And that’s something not even the gorgeous older brother of her newest client can change…right?

All Travis Long wanted was to give his little sister, Sheena, the wedding of her dreams. Ever since the tragic death of their parents, he’s done everything he can to make her feel loved and give her everything she needs. Still…a country wedding? In a place called Cemetery? But Yardley seems to know exactly what to do and how to do it — and Travis finds himself falling for her a little more each day.

Soon Yardley and Travis find themselves being nudged together by well-meaning locals who want to see the town’s favourite wedding planner get her own happy ending.

The Best of Me: Warm and Heartfelt Southern Romance (Blessings, Georgia Book 13)

 by  Sharon Sala

Out in 3 days!  I hope you love it as much as I did 💖 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've loved this series right from the beginning but this one was the cherry on top. I'm sad that it's the end but I'm sure this author will give us new characters and places to love. I was hooked and in tears from the first chapter to the last, sad tears, happy tears and heart wrenching tears. Oh my goodness this story had all the feels. This town is the place where you'd want to live, the characters are wonderful. Ms Sala just brought it to life, a visual delight in my mind. Young Carlie's story will have you teary all the way and there is also a second chance romance happening, both lots of characters weaving throughout the book. Sharon Sala I thank you for the entertainment and joy from this series and especially this finale. I've read your tales for years and can't wait to see what is next.

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author

There's never a dull moment in Blessings, Georgia:

• An orphaned little girl desperately needs a new home
• An eager couple is ready to welcome her with open arms
• Friendly neighbors are always there for each other
• In this southern small town, good things happen to good people

Ruby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when eight-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl.

No summer reading list is complete without a deep, hopeful, and exciting small town romance by Sharon Sala!

"Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author