New Release ~ WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT by Jillian Neal

 

What She Wants Tonight

Holder County Series, Book 3

By

Jillian Neal

Blurb –

Meridian Holder has long believed that most gorgeous men ruin their God-given gifts as soon as they open their mouths.

Just because that theory doesn’t prove true with her boss, District Attorney Jack Denton, it doesn’t mean she would ever do something as stupid as risking her position as his A.D.A. to gain his affections.

Until he has the one thing she needs—to protect her family from a lawsuit without his interference.

Lucky for her, Jack has needs of his own—specifically, a date to his former fiancée’s wedding. Surely, she can hold her own out in Bourbon Country with his blue blood, debutante family for a week.

She’s certain that with a little persuasion, they can negotiate a trade. If he can also scratch that little itch that she gets whenever she thinks of him, all the better.

Jack has spent the last four years imagining Meridian’s long, auburn hair wrapped around his fingers while he indulges her lethal mind and body.

As much as he would love to spend the week scratching any itch Meridian has, taking her with him would expose her to his family’s vitriol and to the secrets he protects at all cost.

Meridian never backs down from a challenge.
That is not an attribute his family appreciates.

Together, they discover the only thing that burns hotter than a whiskey-fire feud between their families is the passion that ignites the two of them.

When their loyalties are divided, will all of those lust-filled nights be enough to save them both?

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Author Bio – 

There are a few things Jillian Neal knows for certain—coffee should be hot, sweet, and readily available--just like her book’s heroes. Good chips and homemade salsa make the world a better place. Girls with naturally curly hair shouldn’t have to live in the Southern humidity, but she’s sure the heat inspires all of her smart, steamy romances so she’s decided it’s worth the trade.

 When Jillian isn’t writing about heart and panty melting heroes, you’ll find her in her kitchen whipping up new recipes, trying to give her teenage sons advice, or flirting with her husband who’s always willing to help her figure out the spicy scenes in her stories.

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Veronica Reviews - WILD, WILD RAKE by Janna MacGregor

 

Wild, Wild Rake

(The Cavensham Heiresses, Book 6)

by

Janna MacGregor

★★★★★

5-Stars

Historical Romance

“I will always…always be with you through the brightest days and the darkest hours.”

Lady Avalon Warwyck has taken the lemons life has tossed at her and made lemonade. Set aside and banished to Warwyck Hall by her husband, Lady Avalon has done everything in her power to transform the lives of those misfortunate. After the untimely death of her husband, Avalon becomes a widow that refuses to answer to any man. So, when her son’s guardian sends his brother, a vicar, to spy on her charitable activities, she is beyond incensed, and determined to get ride of him…if only he didn’t look like a fallen angel sent to lead her astray…

Devan Farris is the fourth son of an Earl and as such led to a life in the church. Over time he has garnered the title of a vicar with a wild rakish reputation. His brother sends him to the parish at Warwyck Hall to oversee how Lady Warwyck has been handling the estate’s funds over the past 10 years, as well as seeing to the proper schooling of her son. It had been years since Devan had seen his “Lady Warlock”, and nothing could have prepared him for the whirlwind that he encounters…. especially when she manages to steal his virgin heart…

Avalon and Devan start their unholy alliance as frenemies that climaxes towards a heartwarming happily ever after. If they can manage to gain each other’s trust and get over the misconstrued perceptions of their character, it will be so worth all the heartache that brought them together… “I’ve waited my whole life for you. I promise, starting right this minute and all the others that follow, I’ll do everything in my power to protect you and make you happy.”

*Stands up and cheers* Oh, how I’ve been awaiting Devan’s story! Get ready to meet your next book boyfriend in the talented Mr. Farris! *Swoon* 

Dear Reader, this was an up past my bedtime page turner that I did not want to end! I’m over the moon in luv with Devan! Highly recommend! 5+++ stars!

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**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

 When a chance for retribution is handed to you, will you take it?

Sage Singer prefers a solitary life, few friends, male or female, but rather the intricacies of creating and renewing old recipes in the dark of the night at the local bakery.

Josef Weber plays an important humanitarian in the local village.  His ninety-plus age doesn't keep him from being active with the community. He meets Sage at the bakery, and each have an unusual interest in one another.   

It's after Joseph requests Sage's help in a risky plan, that Sage takes her concern to the Justice Department.  Leo Stein responds to  her call.

Leo has a solitary job, too, and the urgency of the familiar story Sage brings to him takes a few discussions to sink in as the real thing.

Before Leo and Sage acknowledge their chemistry, a decades old mystery from WWII must be unraveled to allow their hearts and minds to accept changes in the present.

The parallel story of Sage's grandmother can bring you to tears and an understanding for the need for revenge.  Sage isn't sure it's her duty to mess with a plan bordering on illegal.  Josef doesn't consider if he deserves a relief of his former life.  Leo wants to legally charge the wrongdoer, and then have the chance to get closer to Sage.  

It's up to Sage on what will happen in the end, and that's a huge order.

Deeply riveting and loaded with emotions that will melt you into the pages.

Happy reading,

Dawn 

New Release ~ SHIELDING RILEY by Susan Stoker

 

Shielding Riley

Delta Team Two, Book 5

by

Susan Stoker

Blurb –

Porter “Oz” Reed knows as well as anyone the damage words can do. So while he’s not looking for a relationship, he has no problem standing outside his apartment looking intimidating as his sweet neighbor finally kicks her verbally abusive ex to the curb. Just in case. But it’s Oz who’s punched in the gut when, at that precise moment, his ten-year-old nephew Logan is dropped on his doorstep.

After finally ditching her ex, Riley Rogers is ready for a break from men. But her plan to stay single takes an immediate hit when Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome from next door comes knocking, panicked at the prospect of caring for a nephew he never even knew existed. Riley’s only too happy to help. After all, Porter had her back when she needed him. And she feels a kinship with Logan…whose story hits a little too close to Riley’s own.

As they team up to make Logan feel safe in his new environment, Riley and Oz quickly fall hard for the boy, and each other. But they’ve barely adapted to their altered lives when Logan shares a secret that changes everything—again.

 ** Shielding Riley is the 5th book in the Delta Team Two Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

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Author Bio –

Susan Stoker is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose series include Mountain Mercenaries, Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes, SEAL of Protection, Ace Security, Delta Team Two, and Delta Force Heroes. Married to a retired Army noncommissioned officer, Stoker has lived all over the country—from Missouri and California to Colorado and Texas—and currently lives under the big skies of Tennessee. A true believer in happily ever after, Stoker enjoys writing novels in which romance turns to love. To learn more about the author and her work, visit her website, www.stokeraces.com.

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Veronica Reviews ~ SHADOW MANOR by Dani Wade

 

Shadow Manor

A Secrets of Covington Corner Novella

by

 Dani Wade

 

★★★★

4-Stars

Gothic Romance (Novella)

Once upon a time, Cara Gatlin was in love with the boy next door…until tragedy struck and the loss of his parents became her loss as well.  As time passed, Cara still finds herself fantasizing about the tall dark and mysterious Jacob Montgomery.  She has been researching the Montgomery Family history and is desperate for an answer as to why he turned his back on her.  As fate would have it, she finds herself invited to a masquerade ball with Jacob in attendance, and a night of passion soon turns into more questions than answers…will Jacob once again break her heart, or is there something much more sinister behind his coldness.

 

Shadow Manor is a quick read that reminds me of the gothic romance novels I loved to read with my mom.  While I wish the author would have given me just a wee bit more story, it appears this will be a series of novellas, and I’m looking forward to the next Covington Corner secret to be revealed!  Would recommend to fans of short smexxy romance with just a hint of mystery!

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Veronica

 

 

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via Booksprout. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

January 2021

 

Hello, gentle readers! Hope you are all well and staying safe!

It’s early Sunday morning as I sit down to write this. And I do mean early. It’s only 5am (and yes, I do have my coffee). The sun isn’t up yet (so you may ask, why am I?). Well, after years and years of training myself to get up early so I can write before the day job, I find that I can no longer sleep in. Really. If I make it to 6:30, I consider that sleeping in. The other reason I’m up so early? I love this time of the morning before the world wakes up. The house is silent (just the constant hum of the computer) and even the dogs are sleeping on the futon behind me (albeit, not so quietly…they snore).

The DH and I spent a quiet New Years…except for all the fireworks going off in the neighborhood. Some of them were really loud and felt like they were coming from right in front of my house. The dogs didn’t like it at all. Nothing like having a shaking, panting 87 pound German Shepherd try to sit in your lap…unless it’s having her shaking, panting and whining 110 pound sister try to sit there at the same time (unfortunately, my lap was not big enough…it didn’t stop them from trying though and at one point, they did manage). Yes, this was my life on New Year’s Eve, trying desperately to keep the dogs calm. I even purchased something at the pet store to help toward that end…the calming chews did not help at all, as evidenced by them both crawling into my lap. We did make it through the night, but it was uncomfortable at best. Poor things. Horrible to be so scared!

Well, this being the beginning of a new year, I have set some goals for myself (not resolutions—those don’t last, but goals…those are a horse of a different color).

Goal Number 1: I will attempt to finish at least one of the manuscripts that I have started.

Goal Number 2: I will maintain the weight loss I’ve managed and attempt to lose a few more pounds (easier say than done…my scale and I have had some major disagreements).

Goal Number 3: I will continue to practice being kind. This goal is ongoing, because there is always room for improvement, but this year, I’m going to try harder to be kind to myself (which is much harder than being kind to someone else. I admit, I lose patience with myself more than I do with others).

And that’s all for me. Happy New Year! Stay well! Stay safe! And remember to spread kindness wherever you go!

Marie