Review: A King's Christmas

For this review, I chose A King's Christmas by Jean C Joachim.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Stress over making the playoffs at holiday time can’t compete with the tensions in the homes of the star players on the Connecticut Kings. From Trunk Mahoney’s shattered dream of a Currier & Ives Christmas to the secret Lauren is keeping from Griff, surprises abound in this last tale of the team. 
As the men and their women celebrate the holidays, bad news seems to rival good as accidents, breakups, and unexpected reunions strain love to the breaking point. Who will get their Christmas wish and who will not? If you’ve loved the men of the First & Ten series, then you won’t want to miss this nail-biter, the final chapter that will have you in tears and laughing with the wonderful men of the Connecticut Kings. 

This is #9 in the First and Ten series.  I love being able to read about the Connecticut Kings and their spouses (children, too!).  It is sad that this is the final chapter of the Kings, but it is wonderful that it is at Christmas time.  I have been reading several books set around Christmas and this was a great addition to that.  

I am not going to say a lot about this book, but I was grabbed on the first page and the last page had me wanting more.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

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Review: Dan Alexander, Pitcher

For this review, I chose Dan Alexander by Jean C. Joachim. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Fed up with cheating women, Dan Alexander, star pitcher for the New York Nighthawks, grew restless. Searching for something more than a bar babe, he zeroed in on a girl in the stands. He never expected to see a beautiful chick pushing frankfurters. But the hot dog girl looked as smokin’ as the food she was selling.
Holly Merrill found a place to hide in plain sight, as a vendor at Nighthawks’ stadium. Keeping her secret safe and simply happy to stay alive, she never considered finding love an option. After all, a bad girl doesn’t deserve a decent guy, does she?
Coming off his best season ever, Dan went into the playoffs, hell bent on winning the pennant and playing in the World Series. But could he maintain his focus on the field, where everything was going right, when off the field everything was falling apart?


This is a new series about baseball players called Bottom of the Nineth.  I am not sure when the last time I read a book or a series on baseball players.  Well, once again, I loved the book.  Well written.  Great characters.  

Dan is the pitcher for the New York Nighthawks.  Holly Merrill needs to hide and she decides to hide in plain sight as a vendor selling hot dogs at the Nighthawks' stadium.  Holly's life is messed up.  The only thing she wants is to be safe.  The only thing Dan wants is a girl that does not cheat on him when he is on the road.  Will they get want they both want?

I can not wait to read Book #2.  

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Where There's Smoke by Olivia B. Dannon

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Review: Overtime: The Final Touchdown

For this review, I chose Overtime: The Final Touchdown by Jean C. Joachim.  This is the last book in the First and Ten series.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
What happens after the last concussion? How long does an engagement last without turning into marriage? Is an unplanned pregnancy a dream come true or a nightmare? Real life takes over for the Connecticut Kings when the football season ends. 
Catch the “play-by-play” for each Kings’ player in this book, the final in the series. With a chapter for each team member, and a few surprises thrown in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, but satisfied when the final whistle blows. No First & Ten book would be complete without an action scene. But can you guess who’s playing? Read Overtime, and find out. 

I loved how this book was written.  Each chapter is a different character.  My favorite character is Harley.  He showed great pride in what he had to do and did not want to mess up.  I love that we got to see what the characters were up to and it gave us, the readers, some closure to the end of this series.

I will miss reading about the Kings, but I look forward to Ms Joachim's new series.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Dangerous Illusions by Sarah Ballance.

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Review: Tape to Tape

For this review, I chose Tape to Tape by V.L. Lochey.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Venom defensive coach Dot "The Shadow" West has made a nice life for herself. She's found a new position on an up-and-coming women's professional hockey team, her daughter is thriving, she gets along well with her fellow coaches and her players admire and respect her. She's proud to have accomplished so much by herself. Everything is running smoothly in her life with no help from anyone, thank you very much. 

Sadly, there's one annoying glitch in Dot's new life, and it's in the form of good-looking Theo Grier, former Wildcat goalie and co-host of a controversial sports talk radio show based in Philadelphia, home of the Venom. When Dot loses her cool and calls in to spar with Theo on the air her structured and solitary existence takes a sudden unexpected turn. Before she can hip check the smug fool out of her life she somehow ends up working with him on a new talk radio sports program. 

Can she defend her heart against the unwanted feelings Theo is stirring up? Or will she continue to guard herself, and her past decisions, against the offensive moves being made by the ex-goalie? The only man to ignite her passions - and ire - in years?

This is the third book in the Venom series.  Clean Sweep and Twirly Girl are the first 2 books.

I love that us readers can see our favorite characters from the To Love a Wildcat Series.  I love that this series is center around powerful woman, who kick butt on the ice and off!  Dot is the Defensive Coach for the Venom team.  She is a single mother, who has to be strong not only for herself, but for her daughter, who I love.  She sees the world differently.  To me, she is more into books and learning about Britain, where she would love to go one day.  Dot takes pride that she has been doing just great without any help anyone else especially a man.

Theo is an ex Wildcat and has his own talk radio show and he is not on Dot's good side at all.  They are like Oil and Water.  Fire and Ice.  Theo is so full of himself.  Dot makes the mistake of calling into his show and giving her mind.  He realizes who she is and the consequence of her actions is not something she is happy about.  Now Dot has to be on "their" show.  How will this happen when Dot can not stand this man?  Will Theo continue with the male ego he has?  Will she see him as something other than a ??  not sure what to put there.

I am looking forward to reading more from this series and seeing what the Wildcats and their wives are up to.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: 

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Review: Unpredictable Love

For this review, I chose Unpredictable Love by Jean C. Joachim.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
When Amber signed her sister’s name on a pen pal letter to a Marine, it was only meant to be a little white lie. As usual, Jory Walker, older sibling, stepped in to make her sister’s mistake right. Jory didn’t intend to send more than one or two letters.
When faced with four letters from SSGT Trent Stevens in Afghanistan, Jory had no choice but to correspond. What harm could it do? After all, she was Jory, that was no lie. But the picture Amber had sent, of herself in a bikini –well, that wasn’t Jory by a long shot.
Since she was in no danger of falling for a man so far away –Jory kept writing. SSGT Stevens could never be the man of her dreams. They had nothing in common. Or did they?
What started off as an innocent ruse, morphed into a monstrous web of deceit. Would unpredictable love break her heart? 

This was the first in a new series for Ms Joachim.  It is called Pine Grove.  This book was a great start for this new series.  I am not sure how many books or what the titles are in it.  Once I find out, I will update it.

Amber signs up to be a pen pal to a Marine, who is overseas, but she signs her sister's name.  Now Jory is getting mail from SSGT Stevens and wondering why she has not written back.   Jory plans to write him back and come up with a reason why she can't write anymore.  Does this happen?  Or is there something about Trent that gets to her.

To me, Amber was the irresponsible one and Jory was the responsible one.  They have always been described as pretty and smart one.  Jory raised her sister once their parents died.  Then, they moved in with their aunt and they all became a close knit family.

I love the idea that these 2 had a chance to really get to know one another through letters.  With email and video chat, when was the last time you wrote an actual letter?  I am not sure if I could tell you when for me.  My favorite part was reading their letters back and forth to one another.  Will Jory tell Trent the truth about the photo?  If she does, will he forgive her?  Is Trent the man of her dreams?

I can not wait to read the other book(s) in this series.  So very excited about this new series!!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: 

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Review: Harley Brennan, Running Back

For this review, I chose Harley Brennan, Running Back by Jean C. Joachim. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Harley Brennan and Shyla Hollings agreed to part company to follow their careers. It was a mutual decision. The star running back had no problem getting dates, but never the right dates. After one year spent trying to replace the only woman he’d ever loved, he declared defeat. Until the reality TV show, Marriage Minded, approached him. 
Harley flew to L.A. after the Super Bowl, ready to find his new soul mate. Bumping into Shyla at the airport didn’t give him a clue that she’d be behind the scenes, designing the sets for the program. And she didn’t tell him. Was Fate playing a hand, bringing them together? If so, Harley had to admit, Fate had lousy timing.
Convinced his life was heading for a touchdown, Harley’s confidence was high, until his luck ran out. Would the running back get knocked out of the game or sprint to victory? 
A unique combination of reality TV show surprises, football action, humor, and steamy love scenes, HARLEY BRENNAN, RUNNING BACK, will keep you guessing until the last scene.

This is book #7 of the First and Ten Series.  
Book #1- Griff Montgomery, Quarterback
Book #2-Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver
Book #3- Pete Sebastian, Coach
Book #4-Devon Drake, Cornerback
Book #5-Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, Offensive Line
Book #6-Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line

It was great to be with the guys again.  They just won the Super Bowl and life was good!  But, Harley wants wants a life like some of his team mates- a wife and kids.  Harley has met the woman he wanted to marry, but Shyla chose her career.  Did Shyla make a mistake?  Is Harley the "one"?  Shyla takes a job working on the designs for the reality TV Show, Marriage Minded, and the man looking for a wife is Harley.  Shyla thinks she can do this show and be behind the scenes and Harley would never know.  So many emotions!  I could feel for both Shyla and Harley.  I am not sure I could do what Shyla did, work on a set design where the man you love/loved is the one to get a wife.  Could you?

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: SEAL of Honor: Swede by Dale Mayer.  

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line

For this review, I chose Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line by Jean C. Joachim.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
When his wife walked out on him, Al “Trunk” Mahoney’s plans for the family he’d never had went up in smoke. A top-ranked defenseman in the NFL, Trunk’s success on the gridiron didn’t translate to the rest of his life. Hooking up with women was easy for the sexy lineman, but Trunk’s secret closed the door to marriage. Would the happiness he yearned for always be just beyond his reach?

Beautiful Carla Ricci, bar owner and independent woman had her choice of men. A love-‘em and leave-‘em lady, she’d made a decision that ruled out 99.9% of men for marriage. She didn’t care. Then Trunk Mahoney came along. Carla resolved to remain true to herself. Could her willpower hold indefinitely, or would she settle for an affair that would break her heart?
Caution: locker room language.

A snippet:

“Mary moved out. Left me. Took the furniture.” He spit it out, fast. It hurt less that way, like ripping off a bandage.
Carla grasped his muscular forearm, and her eyes softened. “Well, shit. I’m sorry, Trunk. What happened?”
“Damned if I know.” He took a gulp of his beer.
“Didn’t she say anything?”
“‘I’m leaving. My lawyer will be in touch. Took the furniture. You can have the house’.” 


The surprises in this book was wow!!  I can not believe the surprises especially the one.  Now, you have to read the book to find out these surprises especially the one that knocked me down.  I can not think how I would of felt.  Yes, I do know.  I would be mad as hell if I was Trunk, but he took it very well.  My favorite part was when Trunk found the stone house and the memories of his mother.  Sweet and sad.  

This book had everything I look for in a book.  Surprises, romance, and lots of emotions.  Very well written.  I hope there are more books in this series.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Kobee Manatee: A Wild Weather Adventure by Robert Scott Thayer.

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Review: Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, Offensive Line

For this review, I chose Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, Offensive Line by Jean C. Joachim in the First and Ten Series (Book #5).

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Sly “Bullhorn” Brodsky wished winning the heart of Samantha Drake was as easy as protecting his quarterback. A top offensive lineman in the NFL, Bull tried to live down his rep as a womanizer. Locker room chatter had elevated him to the level of “player” in more than football. But Samantha Drake, dark-haired, stunning sister of a teammate, didn’t want to have anything to do with him. Or did she? 
On his best behavior, Bull pulled out all the stops to woo the reluctant beauty. He was making progress until a woman from his past reappeared. Tiffany, the one woman who broke his heart, is in trouble. Is Bull the only man who can help?
Samantha is overcoming her doubts about Bull until Tiffany arrives. Is the blonde really in hot water or does she just want another chance with the man she discarded? 
Enjoy the return of your favorite First & Ten characters in this book, too. Surprises, twists, and football action scenes will keep you turning the pages.

I love this series.  Jean did it again.  Very well written and the characters flowed off of the pages.  Once again, I could not stop reading (unless I had to).

Sly and Sam have met through her brother and fellow team mate, but he does not approve of them being together.  I think her brother did not see the real Sly that Sam saw.  

My favorite part of this book (besides the end) was the Thanksgiving dinner where all the team mates and their family and friends gather to be thankful for what they have.  I read this book right before Thanksgiving so it was a perfect reminder what I have to be thankful for.

I hope there are more books in this series.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Love You in December by Olivia B. Dannon

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Review: Clean Sweep

For this review, I chose Clean Sweep: Venom Series #1 by V.L. Locey. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Fiery, flame-haired Jane Bratkowski is catapulted from a small college town to Philadelphia to become head coach of a new women’s hockey team, The Venom. It’s a life-changing opportunity, a dream come true until – in a cruel twist of fate that could turn into a nightmare – she comes face to face with her ex-husband Tore Ahlberg, the Wildcats' head of European Scouting. 

Suddenly, Jane’s faced with more challenges than she bargained for: Will she let him distract her -- and derail her big chance to coach pro hockey? Can she build a team of relatively inexperienced, irrepressible young women into champions? Can she and Tore triumph over the gut-wrenching tragedy that ripped them apart -- or will the shocking truth of their passionate past threaten to destroy them once again?

I was sad to see the Wildcats series to be finished, but I was looking forward to The Venom series.  I have not read a book or series based on a female sport team.  This is book #1 of the new series.  Book #2 is Twirly Girl.

Jane Bratkowski meets the owner of The Venom when it is pouring down rain.  I could see Jane soaking wet.  Jane is offered the position of head coach for The Venom.  She finds out that her ex-husband is working for the Wildcats as their head of European Scouting.  The history between them is omg.   I do not want to give anything away.  It is a tragedy that torn them apart.  

I am looking forward to Book #2, Twirly Girl.  I hope this series is as long as the Wildcats series.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Dangerous Love, Lost and Found by Jean C. Joachim and Ben Tanner

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Review: Love, Lost, and Found

For this review, I chose Love, Lost, and Found by Jean C. Joachim and Ben Tanner.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
What do a Marine who received a “Dear John” letter and a journalist who dumped her cheating fiancé have in common? Nothing, outside of being heartbroken over lost love. But when they accidentally end up next to each other jetting to a Caribbean paradise, they do share one thing: mutual attraction. Friendship between Tara Mason and Sergeant Mick Peterson grows quickly through a few dates on St. Thomas. An argument coupled with a blunder strand them on a small deserted Caribbean island. 
In the midst of nothing but sand and water, possible starvation leading to death, old wounds heal. While working together to survive, Mick and Tara fall in love. Love found in their own private Eden is soon challenged in life-threatening ways when they return to the mainland. Long separations, danger and loneliness test their devotion. Is the love they’ve found strong enough to withstand what life throws at them?

This is the first book in the Lost & Found series.  The second book is called Dangerous, Love, Lust, and Found.  I would an island to be alone with my husband.  

Great book!!  I could not put this book down.  It grabbed me from the first page until I was done with it.  I am beginning to love when a romance book has some aspect of suspense or mystery.

Tara Mason finds her fiance cheating on her.  She decides that she has to get away on her ex-fiance's dime.  Tara is sitting beside an guy that is rude, disgusting, etc.  The Air Marshall switches seats with her and she is sitting beside Christopher "Mick" Peterson, who is on leave from the Marines.  

If Tara did not give up her seat to someone else (must read to find out who and why), and the switch seats did not happen, she would not have met Mick.


I hope there is more than 2 books in this series.  Love this series so far!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Clean Sweep: Venom Series #1 by V.L. Locey

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List: Top 5 New Authors to You

What are your Top 5 New Authors you read this year?  I am not talking that these authors have a debut book out, but I am talking new to you.  Never read a book prior to that first one.

My top 5 6 new authors I have read this year: (I could not pick just 5)

1. Lynne Silver

-Waiting on Love, Two for Love, and First Match are my favorites for her.  I can not wait for her Hot Nights with Fireman in her new Alpha Heroes series.

2. Jessie Evans

-I am in love with her cowboy series, Lonesome Point, Tx.  Back when I was reading the 3 books in the Fool's Gold series (#   ), it was about cowboys!  I fell in love with cowboys and I knew I would love this series.  Now I did not start at book #1 (Leather and Lace), but I started with book #5 (Chaps and Chance).  I have read book #6 (Ropes and Revenge).  I plan to read the beginning of this series.

3. Gemma Brocato

-I fell in love with her Five Senses Series.  I have read all 3 in this series:

Cooking Up Love (#1)

Hearts in Harmony (#2)

Exposed to Passion (#3)

4. Jean C Joachim

-I started the Hollywood Hearts Series with Red Carpet Romance (#2) and loved it a lot.  I have read Memories of Love (#3), Movies Lovers (#4), and Love's Last Chance (#5).  I will be reading Lovers and Liars (#6) here very soon.  I want to read His Leading Lady (#.5) and If You Loved Me (#1).

5. Vella Day

-I read Hart to Hart in the Montana Promises Series (#4) and loved it.  I have the first 3 books I want to read.

6. Ella Jade

-I have read Stealing His Heart in the Kingston Series (#1) and The Weekend Proposition.  I want to read Sliding into Second (Kingston #2).

Happy Reading!!
Melissa

Review: Devon Drake, Cornerback

For this review, I chose Devon Drake, Cornerback.  This is Book #4 in the First & Ten Series.  Book #1 is Griff Montgomery, Quarterback.  Book #2 is Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver.  I have read and reviewed Book #2 & 3.  Book #3 is Pete Sebastian, Coach.  I must read book #1. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Devon Drake, star cornerback, has it all: hot super model girlfriend and pro football career, or does he? A childhood friend wanders back into his life, upsetting his ideal existence. Is it finally time to tell her the truth about what happened fifteen years ago?
Stormy Gregory is on the run from an abusive man. Her best friend offers her a safe place at the shelter for abused women and children. Grateful to be out of harm’s way, Stormy helps with a charitable event, not expecting to run into Devon Drake, her friend’s brother. Will she run again rather than face rejection? 
Cracks in his perfect world threaten the cornerback’s starting lineup status. An unwelcome surprise short-circuits Stormy’s attempt to build a new life. Can they pull together or will the secret that separates the former friends keep them on a downward spiral?

I really enjoyed this book, but I thought it did not have enough about Stormy and Devon.  There was a lot of the other characters from the other 3 books.  It was nice to get to know Griff since I have not read that book, but plan to.

Devon and his sister, Sam, have known Stormy since they were kids.  Devon realizes that he should not have lost Stormy like he did and he had the best woman.  Now what will he do?  He is in the middle of training camp.  

I want to know about Sam.  I can not wait to read the next book!

☆☆☆☆
I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Death & Desire by PH Turner

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Review: Pete Sebastian, Coach

For this review, I chose Pete Sebastian, Coach by Jean C. Joachim.  This is in the First & Ten Series.  This is book #3 in this series.  Book #1 is Griff Montgomery, Quarterback.  Book #2 is Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver, which I have read and reviewed.  I must read book #1. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Pete Sebastian, Coach Bass to his team, thought he had his life under control until smart, alluring Jo Parker sashayed into a front office job with the Connecticut Kings. He locks horns with the beautiful female when she implements new ideas to clean-up the team’s rep. Was she there just to push him around or was she the one woman he’s been seeking?

Struggling toward success in the man’s-man world of the NFL, Jo Parker has relied on her brains and determination to get ahead. But her new job at the Kings has one hurdle she hadn’t counted on – a sexy coach standing in her way. How can she kept her mind on her job when all she wants is to get closer, much closer, to the coach?

Can Coach Bass handle a woman in the boardroom and bedroom? Can he keep his heart safe or will the revelation of a secret destroy his dreams, leaving him alone once more? 


Another Touchdown by Jean C. Joachim!!  I loved this book a lot. Pete acts like his is this big man, who doesn't want anyone to know what he is feeling, but deep inside him he's a teddy bear especially when it comes to his twin daughters. 

We see drama, conflicts, love, PR events, and more.  Pete and Jo had this undeniable chemistry that they couldn't fight. Jo didn't want anyone in the office or team to know about them at first.  It isn't what others say that is important. It's how you can for one another is important. 

Loved that Domestic violence and anger management was written into this book. I hope to see this in a book or 2 again. 

I can not wait to read book #1 and any other books in this series. 

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Rewind: Book 2 Immortality (The Van Burens 2) by Katie St. Claire

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Review: Lovers and Liars

For this review, I chose Lovers and Liars, which is the 6th book of the Hollywood Hearts Series. 

The rest of the series:
#.5- His Leading Man,
#1- If I Loved You
#2- Red Carpet Romance 
#3- Memories of Love
#4- Movie Lovers
#5-  Love's Last Chance

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Alone in the world, Erica Wheeler needed a job or face eviction. The aspiring actress harbored a lifelong dream of movie stardom. She knew she had the talent, all she needed was a chance. Her roommate, Amy, plotted revenge on her former boss, sexy, bad-boy producer, Gunther Quill, for firing her. Together she and Erica bent the truth like a pretzel to get her a job working for Quill. He surprised her. Was he the same meanie Amy described or was he simply a smart, ambitious man on his way to the top? 
One thing Gunther Quill hated was a liar. Tough, seductive and brilliant, he prided himself on being truthful. With his sharp, new assistant, Erica Wheeler, he’d soon be the most powerful producer of musicals in Hollywood and on Broadway. Nothing could get in his way, except maybe, falling in love. Can a liar become his lover?

Wow, I can not believe that I liked Gunther.  When Gunther made an appearance in the earlier books, I did not like him at all, but now I do.  I loved that Gunther was a sweatheart to Erica, but not to Amy.  

Erica is so sweet and caring.  She did not allow Gunther to get away with anything.  Plus she did not give into him.  Erica and Gunther had a great chemistry and a sweet romance.  Did Gunther get what Amy and Erica had planned to do or did he end up with Erica?  Read this book.  I know it is a stand a lone book, but I think for you to completely understand all of the other issues with Gunther, reading 1-5 would help that.  I keep thinking did we know the real Gunther in the other books.  Some of the times we would read about him after he hurt another female.  Maybe a jealous female, who did not get what she wanted or did he truly do something awful.  During this book, I saw Gunther in new eyes.  I do believe he did not find the perfect person to spend his life with until he met Erica.  They were perfectly matched.  

I loved this book so much.  I am not sure if I can pick a favorite book out of the Hollywood Hearts series.  Each one offered something different.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: The Rock Season by R.L. Merrill

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Review: Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver

For this review, I chose Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver by Jean C. Joachim.  Book #2 of the First and Ten Series.  Book #1 is called Griff Montgomery, Quarterback, which I have not read, but plan to.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Known for his record-breaking stats and womanizing ways, wide receiver, Buddy Carruthers, would give it all up for one chance to win the only woman he ever wanted, Emmy Meacham. Hard-won games, and traveling half the season kept Buddy from pursuing his secret passion. Even if he managed to corner her for a moment, would she still care?
Now a rock star known as Emerald, Emmy lived her life on the road with no time for love. In her dreams, she longed to turn back the clock and spend another night with Buddy. But lies and deceit had kept them apart for five years. Would a chance meeting wash away those years or cause old wounds to resurface? Could two lives traveling in opposite directions make room for love or would they continue to spin, out of sync, and always alone?
Caution: Locker room language
A snippet from the book:
“Wow. That was worth every penny.”
“Knew you’d like it.” She strutted back and forth in front of him.
“I love it. Now take it off.”
Emmy crawled up the mattress like a panther. “You take it off.”
Buddy let out a low growl and reached for her. 

I love Jean Joachim's books.  I really loved this book.  It is a sweet romance with challenges to overcome with both Buddy and Emmy.  

Emmy has always wanted to be a rock star, but she feels like something is missing.  I love these 2 quotes from the book below.  What would you do for your one true love?  Would you leave behind something you have wanted your entire life (ie career) or do you just go for it?  
"Still, she hungered for something else.  Something more." (Ebook page 85)
"He was the symbol of what she was missing, her one true love."

There was something that did not sit with me about Stash.  I am not sure what it is.  But, I think he was too possessive of Emmy.

I would definitely read more by Jean!!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: The Bare Bones by Layla Wolf

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Review: Love's Last Chance

For this review, I chose Love's Last Chance by Jean C. Joachim.  This is Book #5 of the Hollywood Hearts Series.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Dorrie Rodgers left three men behind in New York when she moved to L.A. to dance the lead in a movie. Engagement to a powerful producer made her life complete. But an accident ended both her career and her impending marriage.
After three years of struggling along teaching yoga, Dorrie is hired to choreograph a movie. Wanting to share her joy at this fabulous chance to resurrect her career, she is determined to end her single status.
Questioning her decision to leave each of three men in New York, Dorrie returns to the Big Apple for one more day with each. Was she hasty in her decisions to leave them behind? Will one of these men make her change her mind? Will her return to the past bring the love she is seeking or will loneliness propel her back into the arms of the one man who broke her heart? 

Once again, Jean C. Joachim did it again.  Dorrie looked back on her past loves wondering if she made a mistake with one of these men.  Could one of them be the love of her life, but she did not noticed it.

Dorrie kept thinking about the "what ifs."  What if she missed "The One" because she was too busy with her career?  Before she made a job change, she had to know if she missed something with her past lovers.

I was writing down who Dorrie would pick.  I was right, but I am not going to put here who I thought she would be happy with.  You will have to read the book to find out.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next:  Accept the Dandelion by Brooke Williams

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Review: Movie Lovers

For this review, I chose Movie Lovers by Jean C. Joachim.  This is book #4 in the Hollywood Hearts series.  I have read Red Carpet Romance (book #2), and Memories of Love (Book #3).  I am going to be reading the rest of the series I have not read yet.  Book #.5 is His Leading Man, #1 is If I Loved You, Book #5 Love's Last Chance, and #6 is Lovers and Liars.  I am looking forward to finishing this series.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Can revenge turn to regret? Duped by slick, famous producer, Gunther Quill, Grace Brewster makes the biggest mistake of her life. Feeling humiliated by Quill and Jake Matthews, her sister’s Broadway co-star, Grace vows to even the score with both men. Using an alias and the Internet, she executes a genius payback plot. Her attacks hit their mark, wounding her intended targets. But she didn’t count on her sharp words going viral before she can blink, taking the injury to a new level.
Her satisfaction is short-lived when the scheme turns sour. Her plan backfires, turning into a huge secret she shares with a cold-blooded tabloid journalist. Can she trust this ruthless opportunist to keep her secret from the man she loves and the sister she adores? Or will she be exposed and robbed of the only happiness she’s known since the death of her beloved mother?

I loved this book!!  We meet Grace in Red Carpet Romance when we first met her sister, Cara.  These books are stand alone books.  I have not read the first 2 books in this series and I was able to follow along.

Grace has conflicts within herself for choices she has made.  She realizes due to those choices she could lose the man of her dreams.  What will she do?  Tell him what she did or hide it from him.  I think secrets always have a way of coming to the surface.  We may not want to hurt those we love, but we could by keeping those secrets to ourselves.

This is such a sweet romance.  I love how close Cara and Grace are.  They have been there for one another since their mother died.  Just because they are not in the same house does not mean they can't be there for one another.  

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: The Confection Connection by Monica Tillery

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