Trusting Chance by Caitlyn O’Leary

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Caitlyn O’Leary

Fate Harbor series

Josie Decker and Chance Reynolds knew each other years ago when they were in the same foster home, before Josie’s birth mother reclaimed her. Now, Chance and his best friend, Sam Booth an Afghan war veteran are living in Fate Harbor, Washington, when Josie reestablishes ties with her foster parents and opens a bakery in the quaint town.

Chance realizes that growing up with her birth mother has left Josie with physical and emotional scars and a deep belief that she is unworthy of love. Fate Harbor is very accepting of triad alliances, and Chance believes that the relationship that will ultimately heal Josie is one that includes both he and Sam. Sam’s recent trauma, fighting for his country, has left him beyond hurt.

Chance has despaired of saving the brother of his heart, but finding Josie again has given him hope, and a plan. Can the three of them make the perfect future together?

[Ménage Amour: Erotic Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, spanking, ice play, HEA]

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4 of 5 Stars!

If you are looking for a good romance read that is not only sexy but will leave you thinking about the characters you just read? Caitlyn O’Leary’s debut novel, TRUSTING CHANCE, is the book.

I want to start by saying that I had not known this was Ms. O’Leary’s first book, I would have never guessed it by reading. There are so many deep emotions through this story, that I could not help but to feel with them.

Josie, a woman who for all account should be broken beyond repair, but yet she always tries to see thing light at the end of the tunnel. Josie gave up part of herself to care for her sister and make life better for them all. Being a bigger woman and having a teenage physical injury that causes her pain every day, I found her a source of inspiration. The emotional depth and strength of Josie made me stop and think just a bit. She is a warrior and survivor. The best kind of lead lady!

Chance and Sam, what can I say about them! Ok, I would not mind one bit to have this duo after me. Each of the men has endearing qualities that make you want to melt. They are different but yet the same. Chance and Sam have a bond that goes beyond brotherhood and family. Chance being a man of opportunity sees a way for them all to be happy and healed together. Chance is a man who can get what he wants.

There was not one thing I did not like about Trusting Chance. Josie’s story and strength are worth the read alone. Now when you add in the hotness that is Chance and Sam, the book goes to another level. Packed with feeling and passion, you will feel something when you are done reading.

Not only is TRUSTING CHANCE, Ms. O’Leary’s debut novel, it is the first book in the FATE HARBOR series. Fate Harbor is a small town known for their expectance of triad marriages and their men just being born hot! Read TRUSTING CHANCE and you will see what I mean!

deana

Reaper’s Property by Joanna Wylde

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Joanna Wylde

 

Marie doesn’t need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn’t agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.

But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn’t know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn’t website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.

Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.

Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.
Maybe.

 

review5 of 5 Stars!

 

Raw, Intense and In Your Face! I loved every page!

I have always been intrigued by the biker lifestyle. Not only a way of life, it’s a brotherhood unlike any other. It can be a dark and nasty place at times, but they damn sure know how to have fun. The one percent bikers, the men that make their own laws, in my eyes are the ultimate bad boys. It’s the leather, the bikes, Alpha and beyond hard-core. I always get a bit excited when I hear that rolling thunder of a Harley.
Joanna Wylde delivered what I believe to be a true to life biker romance. This book is edgy and raw. It walks the walk just like a biker would! If you are looking for a sweet and tender read, you might want to put this book down. Now if you like the thrill of the ride and dirty talking Alpha bikers with attitude and hotness to spare, Reapers Property is the book you want!!

I truly don’t think I can say anything about the lead man of this book that has not been said. Horse is (for lack of a better term) sex on a stick. He is just what I feel an outlaw Biker should be. He’s tall, got the long hair, tattoos and eyes to make you weep. Yes, his ego is big, he can be a dick but he is a man. He can scare the crap out of you one moment and have you begging to eat from his hand the next. I loved that he is loyal and wouldn’t give up on what he wanted.  Under all the leather he has a romantic side that only a biker could have.

Marie was thrown into a world that she didn’t have a clue about. Trying to heal and move on from an abusive husband, she walks right into a hot mess where she has no control. Unknowing the world of a MC, Marie bites herself in the ass when it comes to Horse.   She is strong and willing to do what it takes to save her brother. When push comes to shove, Marie is one bad ass bitch! She has more guts than I could even think of having!!

Reaper’s Property was better than a whole season of Son of Anarchy. Yes, I just said that. The book is filled with non-stop action and overflowing with hotness. Again this is not a sweet romance. It’s raw, intense and walks the line. Just like those sexy bikers.
If you are a fan of those tattooed, leather wearing bad boys, read this book!!

 

deana

 

 

 

Club Prive Book 1 by M. S. Parker

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By M. S. Parker

Who is Gavin Manning and why does he keep showing up wherever I go? What does he want from me?

These are just a few of the questions law student Carrie Summers asks herself after running into devastatingly handsome Gavin for the third time at the opening of the hottest new club in town, Club Privé. Is he stalking her, or is it fate?

Despite telling herself that she doesn’t have time for a relationship, she finds his persistent attention flattering, and can’t help but be attracted to those deep blue eyes. An evening of fun and dancing turns into the most incredible night of her life, and she still doesn’t have a clue about Gavin. All she knows is he’s an amazing lover.

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4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a hot and quick read that will keep you turning page after page Club Prive, Book 1, is it. Written in the fashion of a serial story, we are given the first part of the story with book one. In just over a hundred pages M. S. Parker gave us an alluring and tantalizing beginning to this tale.  I found Carrie our lead lady to be your average every day woman trying to make it. She has her head on right, working to achieve a goal to make herself  better.  She also had a little bad girl streak that just made me fall in love with her.  Okay ladies, break out the fans. Gavin is sexy, sexy, sexy! Gavin was a mystery to me I was unable to figure him out. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Always knew the right person and the right thing to say. Something about him I can’t put my finger on. However I have to know more about him!

M. S. Parker gave me a read to dive head first into and came out wanting more!! A perfect set up for this series of books!

deana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

King of the Unblessed by Michelle Pillow

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King of the Unblessed
Realm Immortal, Book 1
Audiobook Review
Michelle M. Pillow

Immortality has a way of changing fate.
The choice is simple: go with him or die.
Merrick, dark elfin King of Valdis, had once been heir to all that was good–happiness and pleasure his domain. Now, trapped as the ruler of mischief, king of necessary evil, he stands on a precipice of choice. On one side, his estranged brother, now ruler of what should have been Merrick’s, and on the other, King Lucien of the Damned. Both would sway him. Damnation is winning.
Lady Juliana of Bellemare is from a human family, protected by the Blessed, coveted by the Damned. Betrothed to an old friend of her father’s, Juliana is resigned to living out her days close to her childhood home, longing for an adventure, never dreaming she’d get what she wished for. When her fiancé is murdered and the children of Bellemare are stolen, Juliana is sent on a quest in a strange realm where appearances are deceiving.
Merrick brings more adventure and passion than any woman could want. Can she withstand the temptations of the Unblessed king? The spell she weaves over him is more than he can resist and, desperate to be the one to rule her, Merrick offers her a choice; either come with him until he tires of her…or die.
Warning: This book contains hot sex, violence, trickster goblins, overly helpful sprights, a king of necessary evil who lives to get his way and a woman who would dare to deny him.
Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, adult language, and violence.

 

review4 of 5 Stars

Ms. Pillow recreated what I call the adult version of Labyrinth with KING OF THE UNBLESSED! I don’t know how she did it, but she even came up with a sexier “goblin king” than David Bowie! Yes, I believe I blushed more than once.

 
Lady Juliana of Bellemare, wants nothing more than a grand adventure before she is to be married. When one lives in the land of the Fae, one must be careful of what they wish for. She is a bit naive and does not know the really know what the world hold. As there were times I really wanted to grab a hold of the girl and shake her and say get it together chicka! I truly loved Juliana. She was a woman thinking outside the box and wanted what she wanted. In many ways she did get them!

 
Merrick, the King of the Unblessed, is dark, sexy and powerful. OMG, the long blond hair, I just wanted to run my finger through it. He is one of those Alpha’s alphas! He wants something and he gets it no matter what. But God, those eyes that make you want to melt. Kings have to do what kings have to do! I so fell in love with him!!

 
Merrick gave Juliana the adventure she wanted. Along with magic, deception, a bunch of magical creates to guide her along the way and passion beyond what Juliana could have imagined, she unknowing walks right in to the Unblessed Kings waiting hands. Merrick’s own deception turns on him, when he realized Juliana just might be more to him than her though she should be.

 
I want to start out by saying I am not much of a Historical romance reader. It’s not that I don’t like that aspect of romance, I have a tendency to get lost in it, but do I love the way they speak. I am however a huge paranormal romance fan. KING OF THE UNBLESSED was a surprisingly exciting read for me. Not only was it paranormal and fantasy together and had this wonderful historical setting that just blew me away. Mega props to Ms. Pillow for this awesome world building in the series. Yes I am a huge fan of world building. Not only is this Merrick and Juliana story, but you can see so many other story lines that could very well be a good book coming in this series!!

I listen to the audio version of this book. I have to be honest I had a little trouble with the narrator. Please do not give me wrong, Ross Pendleton, did an excellent job narrating. I had a hard time getting used his style. Upon the second listen of the book I was very much able to enjoy the wonderful enchanting tale that was told.
If you want to get lost is a fairytale that will heat up the pages as you are turning them, I suggest you go with the KING OF THE UNBLESSED.

deana

 

Only For Him Part 3 by Melissa Schroeder

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A Harmless Serial

Melissa Schroeder

Addison Mahler isn’t the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.

– See more at: http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php#submission

Addison Mahler isn’t the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.

Addison Mahler isn’t the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.

– See more at: http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php#submission

 

 

 

review

 

4 stars

This is the part where things get hot. LOL! Vic has asked for Addy’s total submission. Part three is where she says yes and taken first hand into the world of BDSM. There is no denying the passion between Vic and Addy. With this being a part of a serial story it’s hard to say a lot with going too deep into the story. I loved both Vic and Addy when I met them in a previous Harmless book. You could tell just by meeting them, they were meant to be with each other.  I can tell you that each part has made me want to read the next more.

 
I have said this before and I will say it time and time again. Ms. Schroeder knows her characters so well that when she puts word to page you feel like you really know them and can feel their passion when finishing one of her books.
Melissa Schroeder is offering this serial Harmless story, ONLY FOR HIM, for free on here web site. Yes, people that is right FREE! Parts one, two and three are currently available on her website at http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php

 

 

deana

Create Something Magical

As an avid reader who always has herself knee deep in books the only thing more exciting than that release date you have been waiting for, is going to a reader conference.  I must say that I am still a bit new to these events but I always have lots of fun.  As most readers of romance know that our fellow readers can be few and far between.  Walking into a conference I know one thing is that I have at least one thing in common with everyone there.  We all share a love for reading.  Now tastes may differ but the passion is bright.  Not only can you meet that author you love and share a moment with them.  You get a chance to start friendship over reading!  Over the weekend I attended the Liberty States Fiction Writers- Create Something Magical Conference in Iselin, NJ.

My weekend started out with the lovely Kim Rocha and her Book Obsessed Chicks threw a Sylvia Day House Party! We talked all kinds books and got to know each other a bit.  I indulged in the beyond amazing Sangria that Kim made.  I will confess the Sangria was the best stuff on earth!  I meet some wonderful ladies and had a ton of laughs.

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Photos from Kim Rocha

Saturday morning started out with registration and some mingle time before the first reader panel.  I attended Romance Family Feud with Laura Kaye, Damon Suede, Shephanie Julian and Elisabeth Staab.

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The game was a hoot. The authors polled reader and played like the real feud!  Some of the poll answers were not what I thought they would be.   I believe the authors had as much fun as the readers!

Next up was lunch with keynote speaker and author Goddess Sherrilyn Kenyon!

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Ms. Kenyon was in pain from two bulging disks in her back but she delivered a speech that both made me laugh and cry with a smile on her face.  This was special for me.  Ms. Kenyon is the author that got me reading romance with her Dark-Hunter series.  After lunch Sherry gave the readers a bit of time Q & A time.  No, she did not give any spoilers.  She had all us readers laughing as she always does.  I love this woman!

After talking with Sherry and readers was Naughty Party Games for  Wicked  Readers with Judi Fennell, Stephanie Julian, Eliza  Knight and Cat Johnson!  Pictionary for romance reader!  Sorry peeps, I was having so much fun  that I forgot to take pic!!  Just imaginehave to draw your favorite hero!  After Pictionary was Book Cover Bingo with Christi Barth, Laura  Kaye, Joya Fields and Eliza Knight.  What a fun game!  I have never been in a panel that was so quite!

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The next event of the day was the big book signing!  This is the fun part!  This is where all the awesome books we have been hearing about all day we get to pick up and get some author time.

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Oh my goodness!  What a day!  And it was still not over yet.  After the signing there was a pizza party for the reader and writers! We had to refuel before we rocked out 80’s style with The Book Obsessed Chicks!

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Sherry even came and hung out with us for a while.  Baskets were raffled off and I was a lucky winner!

IMG_0643I can’t even put into words fun much fun I had at this event.  I got to meet some wonderful people who were just amazing.  I thank them for sharing their passion for reading with me and willingness to talk with a stranger.  Many many hugs to the lovely Kim for letting into her wonderful group of women that are just as fun and crazy, just the way I like!

last picThe Book Obsessed Chicks departing photo.  Taken by Kim’s son Daniel.

kimThis woman helped make my weekend awesome!  Many hugs KIM!!!

Its a wonderful feeling leaving an event like this knowing you have made friends, have stories to share and are taking home at least a months worth of reading.  LOL!

deana

Desperate Housewives Of Olympus by Saranna DeWylde

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A riotous romp through Olympus with goddesses for the 21st century. When a new goddess moves to Ambrosia Lane, Hera decides she’s finally had enough of her philandering husband. She offers herself and the crown of gods to Hades. Hades doesn’t want the crown, but he’ll take Hera. (Often and twice on Sunday.) He’s a heartless bastard–having had Aphrodite rip it out so he’d stop loving Persephone after he set her free. Persephone is scheming to get back to Tartarus with the aid of Thanatos, who trips on his leather trench coat and falls in love with her. Thanatos’ titan mother, Nyx thinks she’s past all the drama until she turns up pregnant. Demeter has secrets of her own and the new goddess Abstinence lands in a steaming centaur pile when she falls for the King of the Gods himself whose own dark needs could tear them apart. Come along for the ride as these goddesses take control of their Fate (or so they think) and find their Happily Ever Afters.

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4 of 5 Stars

Ms. DeWylde gives the reader over the top romance and humor in her book, Desperate Housewives of Olympus.  Have you ever wondered what its like for the Goddess wives sitting up on Olympus.   Come to find out they are a lot like us, with their everyday woes and issues, but they have a bit more bang to them.  Ms. DeWylde takes what we have perceived the Gods and Goddesses and throws that out the window and just makes them more fun.  Yes, each is still the god or goddess of their area, but the personalities are so much more.   Each featured God or Goddess or the story surprised me in some way.  I fell in love with Hades and connected with Demeter with all the growth her had to go through.

If you like Greek Mythology with some humor and hotness to boot, Saranna DeWydle’s Desperate Housewives of Olympus is for you. I laughed so much while reading.  At times there were a few who will remain nameless at had me wanted me to knock the upside their heads, but men will do that.  Gods or not, I like that Ms. DeWylde gave a new look to Greek mythology.  This was my book club read for February and I have to say all us ladies enjoyed the read.

deana

1001 Dark Nights: Forever Wicked by Shayla Black

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Wicked Lovers, Book 7.75

They had nothing in common but a desperate passion…

Billionaire Jason Denning lived life fast and hard in a world where anything could be bought and sold, even affection. But all that changed when he met “Greta,” a beautiful stranger ready to explore her hidden desires. From a blue collar family, Gia Angelotti wore a badge, fought for right—and opened herself utterly to love him. Blindsided and falling hard, Jason does the first impulsive thing of his life and hustles her to the altar.

Until a second chance proved that forever could be theirs.

Then tragedy ripped Jason’s new bride from his arms and out of his life. When he finds Gia again, he gives her a choice: spend the three weeks before their first anniversary with him or forfeit the money she receives from their marriage. Reluctantly, she agrees to once again put herself at his mercy and return to his bed. But having her right where he wants her is dangerous for Jason’s peace of mind. No matter how hard he tries, he finds himself falling for her again. Will he learn to trust that their love is real before Gia leaves again for good?

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From the moment we got our first glimpse of Jason and Greta in Logan’s book of the wicked lover series, I knew there had to be more to the two of them than the dominant submissive relationship. They are the opposites attract couple.

Jason Denning is the powerful and wealthy man who is used to getting what he wants, pretty much when he wants it. He is also a sexy Dom at our favorite club, Dominion. He comes from the corporate high class world where things like marriages and children are arranged and contracted. Love is not a word Jason knows the meaning to. Jason has to learn that there are things money can’t buy.

Gia Angelotti aka Greta, is what you would call a good woman. She a civil worker, kind hearted and loyal beyond belief to her family, but she also had secret needs. Joining club Dominion To express and learn about personal side, Gia got more than what was included with her monthly dues. Her connection with Jason lead to be more just a dominant submissive relationship, he got her to marry him. On their wedding night, while eloping in Vegas a tragic accident the falls upon Gia’s family. She leaves to care for her family. Meanwhile not speaking with Jason for almost a year.

Jason and Gia have to have one of my favorite stories from the wicked lover series. Touching, thought-provoking, emotional and sexy as hell, these to go on a roller coaster ride that shakes up both their lives. They both are so different and I think that what makes them so good together. He wants nothing more to have that woman by his side to be able to provide for her.

Gia wants to be loved, not just take care of. Gia is special because she gets to teach Jason what love truly is and that money can’t buy true happiness.

A must read for anyone who enjoys the Wicked Lover Series or a good d/s story.

deana

Claimed By: Stacey Kennedy

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Stacey Kennedy

Club Sin Series #1

Presley Flynn is ripe to experience her secret fantasies . . . and Dmitri Pratt wants nothing more than to fulfill them. Once inside the elite Club Sin in Las Vegas, Presley is nervous but excited—and determined to surrender to her every desire. Dmitri is her Master, and his touch is like fire. With each careful, calculated caress, he unleashes her wildest inhibitions, giving her unimagined pleasure.

Presley is different than the other submissives Dmitri has mastered. The BDSM lifestyle is new to her, and so are the games they play at Club Sin. From the start, Presley stirs emotions in him far beyond the raw purity between a dom and the perfect sub. For the ecstasy they share goes beyond the dungeon igniting a passion that claims the very depths of the heart.

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5 of 5 Stars

Prepare to want to be claimed.

Stacy Kennedy delivered one hell of a story in her first book of the club Sin series claimed.
Presley Flynn gives of her life and moves to Vegas to be with a guy. Well I have been in her place before with that and like Presley my situation didn’t work out so well either.  Presley is a courageous and sweet character. She knew there was something missing from her previous relationship. She takes a leap of faith and goes out and seeks the forbidden fantasies that she’s been reading about in her books.

Dmitri, oh my goodness, I believe that I have found my new book boyfriend.  He’s the manager of one of those flashy Vegas casinos. He also owns Club Sin, an exclusive BDSM club.  I want to say that I am not in the lifestyle but it does intrigue me, more than I’m willing to admit. In my opinion I found Dmitri to be the perfect Don.  He’s dominant but not domineering, alpha without being to alpha and able to read a sub like it was second nature.   He just made me want to melt.  From the moment he appeared on the page, he’s presence sucked me in and make me fall in love.

I love Claimed.  This will be one I will be taking about and recommending for a long time.  A quick and sexy read that keeps you on the edge!  I loved that this story had a very “real” feel to it.  Dmitri and Presley will keep you turning the pages just to see where he can take her next.

deana

Serious Ink By: Ranae Rose

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Title: Serious Ink

Author: Ranae Rose

Series: Inked in the Steal City #5

www.ranaerose.com

Hard times mean hard choices, but falling for Noah Wilder is easy. Beneath his suit and tie, he’s seriously inked and seriously irresistible. When he walks into the Hot Ink Tattoo Studio, the attraction between him and studio receptionist Zoe is mutual – and fierce. And after the opportunity to ditch her demeaning second job to work for him instead arises, suddenly he’s her boss … and much more. With lines blurred in every way imaginable, can she balance passion and professionalism with doing what’s best for her struggling family?

Attraction is a powerful thing. So is former fighter Noah’s drive to make his growing mixed martial arts promotion company succeed, and if business happens to coincide with pleasure, so much the better. Tattooed beauty Zoe Ramsey is all his when she’s not working at Hot Ink – for twenty hours a week, anyway. When circumstances bring them close faster than they ever imagined, can he make her see that he’s just as serious about her as he is about the business he’s poured his heart and soul into?

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My first impression of Noah was beyond who I thought that he would be. Walking into the tattoo shop with confidence, looking hot and was as wonderful as could be.  Yes, he is a man that knows what he wants and will not hesitate to go for what he wants. He also has a kind and caring heart. He looks out for those he cares for. Having the background of a mixed martial artist he’s built, fit and sexy as hell. You would think that would make him a bad ass but he’s almost the perfect gentleman.

I have gotten to know and love Zoe through previous installments of the Inked in the Steal City series. Zoe is just wonderful character. She has a good heart, fun to be around, independent, beautiful, and very loyal and family oriented. She will go out of her way to do anything to help her family. Even to the point of self-sacrifice. Zoe is also unique, in that she has celiac disease.  I loved that Ms. Rose gave us a gluten free character.  Some by choice and others for health, people have to deal with in everyday life.  That is a nice touch added for reader to be to relate to in their reading.

Zoe and Noah were meant to be in my book.  I don’t want to say it was love at first sight but something was there.  From their first meeting at the tattoo shop, to the way he accommodate her by not eating food she couldn’t have in front of her.   The two complemented each other. Noah has his moments of being a man where they like to take control and try to make everything right.  Zoe is an independent woman and needed someone to stand by your side. From the steamy scenes in the bedroom to tender moments of being coming a couple Ms. Rose gave us a tantalizing read. Noah and Zoe make you want them to fall in love!

deana

I received a complimentary eCopy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.