Category Archives: Dawn’s Reviews

Review: Sex Snob by Elizabeth Hayley

Sex Snob by Elizabeth Hayley
Publication Date: November 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
ADULT CONTENT – Only Suitable for 17 Twenty-nine year old wild, carefree, and brutally sarcastic Amanda Bishop thought her three rules for dating would weed out unworthy suitors. And they did. Until she met Shane Reed, her smart-ass, sexy-as-sin CrossFit coach who pushes all her buttons. He’s the man she loves to hate. But when the hate begins to ebb away, and is replaced by feelings she can’t handle, Amanda hides behind her rules. Will the electric chemistry she feels with Shane allow her to get beyond a painful past, or will she push him away with her rules? Rules that make her the ultimate Sex Snob…This novel is a spin-off to our first book Pieces of Perfect, but can be read as a stand-alone novel.

REVIEW:
Sex Snob is an amazing sequel to Pieces of Perfect. This book was about Amanda and her personal struggle to believe all men are not like her ex. Amanda has 3 rules and Shane makes Amanda want to break every single one of them. I loved the banter between Shane and Amanda and was flying through the pages as this book captured my attention. It was only a matter of time before these two either killed each other or combusted. I was rooting for combustion and was not disappointed. This was a great book. This book is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. Elizabeth Hayley’s writing is hysterical and very sexy. I highly recommend reading both Pieces of Perfect and Sex Snob. I can not wait for the next book!

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $2.99 | Amazon Paperback $8.99 | Goodreads

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BOOK 1: Pieces of Perfect by Elizabeth Hayley
Publication Date: July 8, 2013
BUY LINKS: Kindle $2.99 | Amazon Paperback $8.99 | Kobo $2.99 | Goodreads

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
ADULT CONTENT – Only Suitable for 17+ As a sexy ex-hockey player, Max was the bad boy with something to prove. As a handsome single father, Adam was the man most women wait a lifetime for. Each man would take me on a journey of self-discovery that was marred with lies, jealousy, deceit, and a whole lot of fun. They each offered a glimpse of happily ever after, a piece of perfect. But in my constant quest to have it all, I would risk losing everything. Only one thing was certain. I’d never be the same after this.

ABOUT ELIZABETH HAYLEY:
Elizabeth Hayley is actually “Elizabeth” and “Hayley,” two friends who love reading romance novels to obsessive levels. This mutual love prompted them to put their English degrees to good use by penning their own. The product is Pieces of Perfect, their debut novel. They learned a ton about one another through the process, like how they clearly share a brain and have a persistent need to text each other constantly (much to their husbands’ chagrin). They are currently getting ready to release Sex Snob, a novel centered around Lily’s roommate Amanda, and have also begun writing the sequel to Pieces of Perfect.

“Elizabeth” lives with her husband, one and a half year old daughter and nutjob of a dog. “Hayley” lives with her husband and her own crazy dog. They are about to adopt a newborn soon. Elizabeth Hayley’s writing motto is best captured by the words of Patrick Dennis: “I always start with a clean piece of paper and a dirty mind.”

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Review: The Valentine’s Arrangement: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich

The Valentine’s Arrangement: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich
EBOOK Publication Date: January 31, 2013
Paperback Publication Date: December 31, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

The “emotional, spicy-hot story” (Belle’s Book Bag) that propelled Kelsie Leverich to the New York Times bestseller list!

Tattoo artist Ronnie Clark is counting the days until Valentine’s Day is over. Ronnie doesn’t do romance. She doesn’t do flowers or dates, and she sure as hell doesn’t do love—not anymore. Love leads to heartbreak, and she’s vowed never to let herself get hurt again.

Sergeant First Class Kale Emerson is home on his midtour leave from Iraq, but he only has one thing on his mind—returning to his soldiers to finish leading their mission. He’s dedicated to his men and to his country, and he’s not interested in getting wrapped up in a distracting relationship…but casual sex, that’s a different story. From the moment he sees Ronnie, he wants her. And he agrees to her terms: no romance, no fluff—just passion.

But as their sexual chemistry ignites, the lines of their arrangement get blurry, and Ronnie starts to push Kale away. And when Kale realizes he’s found his match in this gorgeous razor-tongued woman who is hell-bent against love, winning her heart could be the toughest battle he has ever fought.

REVIEW:

Absolutely loved this story! I never read a book by this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The story sounded interesting so I thought I’d give it a try. Ronnie is a tattoo artist with a smart mouth, and Kane is a bad ass military man. I could feel the temptation right from their first meeting. He took one look at her and wanted her like no other women. She took one look at him and knew she would have to fight her desire. She had sworn off all military men, but Kane was to much for her to resist. The passion between these two was amazing, and the sex was hot! Their story was truly heartfelt and emotional throughout the book, but not to the point it overshadowed Ronnie and James story. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

*ARC provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $3.79 | Amazon Paperback $10.50 | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99)

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✦Hard Feelings Series by Kelsie Leverich ~ Reading Order✦
✦The Valentine’s Arrangement (Jan 31, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/18iUdwM | Amazon Paperback $10.50 http://amzn.to/18xmhr0 | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1bsOm6f
✦Feel the Rush (Aug 20, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/IYFCLf | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1f2qQh7 | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/18PLbI8
✦Pretending She’s His (Nov 19, 2013) ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/1clppXX | Nook http://bit.ly/1f2qFT1 | Kobo http://bit.ly/J8jGxS
✦A Beautiful Distraction (May 6, 2014) ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://amzn.to/1aPlrFS | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/19d3ftN

Review: My First – Jason & Katie (The Crossroad Series: Book One) by Melanie Shawn

My First – Jason & Katie (The Crossroad Series: Book One) by Melanie Shawn
Publication Date: June 6, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Jason Sloan is known as Harper’s Crossing’s resident Romeo, and he’s never had to work too hard to live up to that nickname. With his easygoing charm, whiskey-colored brown eyes, and sinfully sexy half smile, women just seem to fall all over themselves when he’s around.

Well…most women, anyway. Katie Lawson’s the one woman who isn’t putty in his hands, and she’s the only one he’s ever wanted in his arms.

Katie Lawson left Harper’s Crossing in the middle of the night ten years ago, immediately after her high school boyfriend Nick’s funeral. She left behind all memories of Nick, and she left behind her life-long best friend, Jason Sloan.

Now she’s on the fast track to junior partner at one of San Francisco’s top law firms. She’s made a life for herself that’s all about maintaining order and sticking to the rules. Rule #1 is keeping herself WAY too busy to think about all that she ran away from. If she can do that, after all, she can keep everything under control.

But that rule is about to be broken. She’s headed back home to be the maid of honor in Nick’s little sister’s wedding. It’s time to face the truth she’s been avoiding all these years, the same one that sent her running ten years ago – that maybe she didn’t lose her first love the summer after high school. Maybe her first love has been waiting for her all this time, at home in Harper’s Crossing.
*Intended for Adults 18+*

REVIEW:

Jason and Katie’s story was fantastic. Katie dated Jason’s best friend Nick from seventh grade all the way through high school. A horrible tragedy sent Katie running away all the way across the country. Ten years later Katie’s best friend was getting married and Katie is the maid of honor. Immediately you could feel the love Jason has for Katie, but would Katie be able to put Nick behind her and finally be happy? I love the way the author told Katie and Jason’s story. There was so much emotion in this introduction to this series. It was a fast-paced story and I enjoyed it, but found I had to go back and read a few sections, almost like I missed a part. The author did a great job completing the story. I look forward to reading more books in this series.

BUY LINKS:
$2.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/IB6XmR | Nook http://bit.ly/J7ke7d | Kobo http://bit.ly/1bsiJcX

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✦The Crossroad Series by Melanie Shawn ~ Reading Order✦
✦Book 1: My First – Jason & Katie ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/IB6XmR | Nook http://bit.ly/J7ke7d | Kobo http://bit.ly/1bsiJcX
✦Book 2: My Last – Riley & Chelle ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/18iuqVy | Nook http://bit.ly/18wMuG3 | Kobo http://bit.ly/J7l6bT
✦Book 3: My Only – Alex & Jamie ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/19cgPh1 | Nook http://bit.ly/J7nJKY | Kobo http://bit.ly/19womDR
✦Book 4: My Everything – Seth & Amber ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/IXHYtS | Nook http://bit.ly/1f1Umn8 | Kobo http://bit.ly/18wx0F8

Review: Sweetest Mistake by Candis Terry

Sweetest Mistake by Candis Terry
Publication Date: December 31, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

When friends become lovers . . .

Firefighter and former Marine Jackson Wilder has tough guy down to an art, but he’s learned the hard way that promises were made to be broken. Abigail Morgan was once his best friend, his first kiss, his first love, his first everything. He’d just forgotten to mention all that to her and she blew out of his life. Five years later, she’s back and he’s battling a load of mistrust for her disappearing act. But for some reason he just can’t keep his lips—or his hands—to himself.

It can lead to disaster or . . .

When her stint as a trophy wife abruptly ends, Abby returns home to Sweet, Texas, and comes face-to-face with Jackson—her biggest and sexiest mistake. Time and distance did nothing to squash her love for the act-first-think-later stubborn hunk of a man, and when he suggests they renew their old just-friends vow, Abby realizes she wants more. She’d cut and run once. Could she do it again? Or could she tempt him enough to break his promise?

The Sweetest Mistake

REVIEW:

A great story that takes you through a journey of first loves finding each other all over again. Abby and Jackson have known each other their whole lives and have been in love with each other about that long, but not knowing the other felt the same way. Abby came back to town to sell her parents house after her divorce. Jackson came back to town after being in the military. Their attraction sizzled from the moment they saw each other after Abby had left town so many years ago without an explanation. I loved watching these two reconnect their lives and rekindling their past had obstacles that kept me interested. I look forward to the next book in the series.

*Review copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $4.74 | Amazon Paperback $5.39 | B&N (Paperback $5.99/ Nook $4.99) | iTunes $4.99

Review: It Takes Two (Counting on Love, Book 2) by Erin Nicholas

It Takes Two (Counting on Love, Book 2) by Erin Nicholas
Publication Date: September 17, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

How do you fall out of love with a man who’s all in?

Isabelle Dixon never should have said yes to that first date, but she couldn’t resist Shane Kelley’s larger-than-life personality. Except now Shane seems determined to make their no-strings fling into something more.

If she thought dating Shane was hard work, breaking up is proving to be much harder. Especially since she’s planning on making some major life changes that don’t include staying out all night, Jell-O shots, and a sex toy shop punch card. She needs a restful cabin getaway—alone—to gather her thoughts. And the strength to finally end things for good.

Shane has always prided himself on being the good-time guy. Exactly Isabelle’s type…or so he thought. Yet ever since he suggested her moving in, she’s been pulling back. Thing is, Shane does everything with gusto—including falling in love.

He’s not about to let her get away that easily. Even if it means chasing her heart down a crazy road to prove that no matter what life throws at them, they make a damned good team.

Warning: Contains a strange road trip with several weird tourist stops, some hot sex in a car wash, and two people who are just crazy enough to be perfect for one another.

REVIEW:

Isabelle and Shane embark on a road trip with the goal of trying to decide if they are ready to take the next step in their relationship. Shane wants Isabelle to move in with him. Shane is the happy party guy and he thinks Isabelle is the happy party girl. Isabelle is scared that if she is living with Shane he will see that she is not the happy party girl he thinks she is. Isabelle was recently diagnosed fibromyalgia and is scared that if she can’t keep up with Shane he won’t love her like he does now. Their road trip ends up being a soul searching trip with high emotions as Shane learns of Isabelle new diagnosis and needs to decide if he can be the man for her to lean on. Isabelle makes the road trip exciting with fun games and extra site-seeing stops. Shane and Isabelle can’t keep their hands off of each other and their road trip was made even more fun with the scorching sex in the most unexpected places. Isabelle and Shane started their relationship based on attraction and scorching hot sex, but will that be enough?

This book is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. It Takes Two is the second book in The Counting on Love Series.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59

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✦COUNTING ON LOVE SERIES BY ERIN NICHOLAS ~ READING ORDER✦
✦Book 1: She’s the One: Review Rated 5 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Qc ~ June 11, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 2: It Takes Two ~ Sept 17, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 3: Best of Three ~ November 19, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 4: Going for Four ~ February 2014

Review: A Fool’s Gold Christmas by Susan Mallery

A Fool’s Gold Christmas by Susan Mallery
Reissue Publication Date: November 1, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

A classic heartwarming tale for the holidays from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.

The cheer in Fool’s Gold, California, is bringing out the humbug in dancer Evie Stryker. An injury has forced her to return home to her estranged family. So she won’t add to the awkward scenario by falling for the charms of her brother’s best friend, no matter how tempting he is. When she’s recruited to stage the winter festival, she vows to do as promised, then move on, anywhere but here.

Jaded lawyer Dante Jefferson is getting used to the town he now calls home, but the pounding of little dancers’ feet above his office is more than he can take. When he confronts their gorgeous teacher, he’s unprepared for their searing attraction. Evie is his best friend’s sister—off-limits unless he’s willing to risk his heart. Dante has always believed that love is dangerous, but that was before he had to reckon with the magic of a certain small town, where miracles do seem to happen….

REVIEW:

A wonderful love story. A Fool’s Gold Christmas had me hooked from the first page. Dante and Evie’s story had every element I look for in a great romance. I love how Susan Mallery can write a story and make you feel like you are right there in it.

Dante was captivated by Evie from the moment he saw her and Evie was hanging on by a thread. She was also Dante’s best friend and business partner’s little sister. Which meant she was off limits. Their attraction smoldered. They both agreed they were not into relationships, but a strictly sexual relationship was okay. Evie had to focus on the production of the annual Christmas dance. Dante had to focus on not falling hard for Evie. At least Evie was successful.

I love the small town feel of Fool’s Gold. Perfect to get you in the mood for the holidays!

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $6.15 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $6.49) | Kobo $6.59

Note: You can buy the older kindle version for a lower price.
Publication Date: October 1, 2012 – Kindle $4.28

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✦FOOL’S GOLD SERIES BY SUSAN MALLERY ~ READING ORDER✦
✦1: Chasing Perfect (May 2010) http://amzn.to/14Ayv05
✦2: Almost Perfect (July 2010) http://amzn.to/13sOrE1
✦Novella: Sister of the Bride (August 2010) http://amzn.to/17ZblXh
✦3: Finding Perfect (September 2010) http://amzn.to/13sP3cO
✦4: Only Mine (August 2011) http://amzn.to/17ZbYzW
✦5: Only Yours (September 2011) http://amzn.to/13sPQdW
✦6: Only His (October 2011) http://amzn.to/1aftWg6
✦Novella: Only Us (November 2011) http://amzn.to/17NlB0V
✦Novella: Almost Summer (May 2012) http://amzn.to/14Ayj0L
✦7: Summer Days (June 2012) http://amzn.to/1aVrcqT
✦8: Summer Nights (July 2012) http://amzn.to/14ABi9z
✦9: All Summer Long (August 2012) http://amzn.to/14ABu8M
✦9.5: A Fool’s Gold Christmas (October 2012) http://amzn.to/14twlVi
✦Novella: Halfway There (May 2013) http://amzn.to/15Holky
✦10: Just One Kiss (June 2013) http://amzn.to/19ulaK8
✦11: Two of a Kind (July 2013) http://amzn.to/13sTdBC
✦12: Three Little Words (August 2013) http://amzn.to/1epKN2t
✦Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold Cookbook (September 2013) http://amzn.to/1afwYkn
✦12.5: Christmas on 4th Street (October 2013) http://amzn.to/1afx1wH

Review: Full Throttle (Fast Track) by Erin McCarthy

Full Throttle (Fast Track) by Erin McCarthy
Release Date: December 3, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Easing into the turns…

As one of only two girls on the tween racing circuit, Shawn Hamby has always run with a fast crowd. But now at thirty-two, she doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. And she definitely doesn’t need a man bossing her around off of the track…

Putting the pedal to the metal…

But after a silly girls’ night at a fetish club, Shawn can’t get Rhett Ford out of her mind. He’s younger than her, and he’s her best friend’s brother-in-law, which should be red flags. Rhett is looking for someone to lead in bed, but he can’t imagine that Shawn would ever submit to him. Boldly surrendering is more her style. And with Rhett behind the wheel, it’s going to be one wild ride…

REVIEW:

Shawn assumed her grandfather would leave the dirt track to her in his will, considering she had been a part of the track her whole life. She had no idea there would be a stipulation. Shawn would have to marry to inherit her dream. The only man she had any interest in was Rhett. He was years younger than her and her only encounter with him had been a brief chance meeting in a bondage club. When Rhett runs into Shawn, she gives him an offer he can’t refuse. Marriage in exchange for money as long as they stay married for a year. Rhett would agree to the offer only if he reaped the rewards of being married to Shawn. He wanted total control in the bedroom, and she could have it every where else. The sex was blazing as they learned their attraction to each other might be more than either of them bargained on. I have loved all of the books in the Fast Track Series and this one did not disappoint.

*Review copy provided by Berkley/ NAL in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://amzn.to/1fU0DF7 | Amazon Paperback $5.03 http://amzn.to/18e9hX4 | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/ImVDKM | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1b6Wr00

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✦Fast Track Series by Erin McCarthy ~ Reading Order✦
✦Flat-Out Sexy ➢ http://amzn.to/1dIxD35
✦Hard and Fast ➢ http://amzn.to/Inbb1n
✦Hot Finish ➢ http://amzn.to/1867Hd0
✦The Chase ➢ http://amzn.to/1gty7Yl
✦Slow Ride ➢ http://amzn.to/1dIxJHN
✦Jacked Up ➢ http://amzn.to/1ajWxOk
✦Full Throttle ➢ http://amzn.to/1fU0DF7

Review: She’s the One (Counting on Love, Book 1) by Erin Nicholas

She’s the One (Counting on Love, Book 1) by Erin Nicholas
Publication Date: June 11, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Sometimes you see love clearly. And sometimes it has to smack you in the face.

When a stranger walks up and punches him, Ryan Kaye assumes there’s a good reason. But he’s stunned to learn it’s over a one-night stand that never happened —with his friend’s sister, straight-laced Amanda Dixon. When Ryan confronts her about the lie, Amanda apologizes, but Ryan realizes he doesn’t want her to be sorry…he wants the night they supposedly spent together.

Amanda’s not looking to add anyone to her long list of commitments, so she was only trying to let a nice guy down easy by telling him a fling with Ryan broke her heart. So what if the fling only happened in her dreams? But when Ryan Kaye tempts her with the chance to go crazy and fulfill a few fantasies, she can’t resist. Thank goodness one night isn’t enough time to fall in love…

Warning: Contains a hot paramedic who knows how to get a girl to let her hair down, a girl who thinks she prefers her hair up, some naughty laser tag, some naughty role-playing and a lot of falling in love.

REVIEW:

Amanda believes it is her responsibility to take care of her 4 adult siblings. She has always been the dependable sister, except for one time. That one time left her believing she has to be all business, all the time. Amanda has fantasies about Ryan, who happens to be one of her brothers best friends. Amanda also knows that Ryan is a safe fantasy, believing he would never be interested in her. Amanda’s sister’s birthday wish is that Amanda spends one weekend risking it all and Amanda knows there is only one person she would ever want to make that happen with….Ryan. But would he be interested? She already knew Ryan didn’t do permanent so he would be perfect for one night.

I loved this book from the first page and could not put it down. You could feel the passion sizzling between Amanda and Ryan right away and I couldn’t wait to see how it would work out. I love the way you got to know each character without losing focus on Amanda and Ryan’s story. Ryan wasn’t the playboy Amanda thought he was and Amanda wasn’t the perfect, good girl he thought she was. The passion was off the charts and the sex scenes were smoking hot as Amanda and Ryan got to know each other. This book is part of a series that left me drooling for book two.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59

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✦COUNTING ON LOVE SERIES BY ERIN NICHOLAS ~ READING ORDER✦
✦Book 1: She’s the One ~ June 11, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 2: It Takes Two ~ Sept 17, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 3: Best of Three ~ November 19, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 | Nook $4.99 | Kobo $4.59
✦Book 4: Going for Four ~ February 2014
✦Book 5: Up by Five ~ April 2014

Review: Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis

Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis
Publication Date: November 5, 2013
Previously Released: December 6, 2005
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

“Fall in love with Jill Shalvis. She’s my go-to read for humor and heart!”
-Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author

Mia Appleby finally has the life she always wanted. She’s escaped her trailer trash childhood and built a nice life for herself with a marketing job and a cute, little condo. But no matter how much baggage she’s ditched from her past, she still hasn’t managed to shake her greatest weakness-men. So when her new neighbor turns out to be single and oh-so-sexy, Mia’s worried she’s playing with fire . . .

Kevin McKnight can’t get enough of his gorgeous neighbor, but after one amazing night, she’s already showing him the door. Something tells him this is the way she handles most men. But Kevin is far from your average guy-and he’s ready to prove it to Mia. When a blast from her past shakes up Mia’s life in a major way, will she stick with her self-sufficient solo act . . . or take a chance leaning on Kevin’s strong shoulders?

REVIEW:

If I wasn’t already in love with Jill Shalvis for being an amazing author this book would have made me love her. Mia is a hard working, emotionally detached, independent woman who is consumed by her job. She has no time for anyone in her life. Kevin just moved in 2 doors down from Mia. Waking up next to Kevin after a wild night of amazing sex was not what she had planned, although she knew right away that one night would never be enough. Add to that Hope, Mia’s teenage niece, suddenly shows up on her doorstep needing a place to stay and also stirs up her ordered life. Watching Mia struggle with these sudden changes in her perfectly planned life was both heart wrenching and entertaining. They put the fun in dysfunctional more than a few times in this great book. I loved it!

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $3.71 | Nook $3.99 | Kobo $3.99 | iTunes $3.99

Review: Searching for Someday by Jennifer Probst

Searching for Someday by Jennifer Probst
Publication Date: November 26, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

In charming Verily, New York, Kate Seymour has a smashing success with Kinnections, the matchmaking service she owns with her two best girlfriends. But Kate’s more than a savvy businesswoman: She’s gifted with a secret power, a jolting touch that signals when love’s magic is at work. It rocked her when she picked up a strange volume of love spells in the town’s used bookstore . . . and it zapped her again when she encountered Slade Montgomery, the hot-tempered— and hot-bodied—divorce lawyer who storms into Kinnections demanding proof that playing Cupid won’t destroy his vulnerable sister, Kate’s newest client. The only way to convince this cynic that she’s no fraud, and that love is no mirage, is for Kate to meet his audacious challenge: find him his dream woman. Can Kate keep their relationship strictly business when her electrifying attraction nearly knocked her off her feet? Or has the matchmaker finally met her match?

REVIEW:

What a refreshing traditional contemporary romance. Kate owns Kinnections, a matchmaking service and she believes everyone has a true love. Slade believes true love does not exist, but is forced to become Kinnections newest client. Searching for Someday is a fun, sexy story that follows Kate and Slade on a journey to prove who is right. The story started a little slow for me and I was not sure where this book was headed. Very quickly I felt like I knew each character and couldn’t put this book down. I needed to know the outcome. Some scenes in the book made me laugh and I love it when a book can do that. I suspect this book will be part of a series and look forward to reading more from this author.

*Review copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $7.59 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N $7.99 | Kobo $7.99