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She’s everything he wants…

For years, Kyle Morgan has hidden his true feelings from the gorgeous girl next door that he grew up loving and protecting. But when she shows up at his apartment in the middle of the night, desperately needing comfort and support, his iron will begins to waver…

…and the only thing he can’t bear to lose.

Kyle was always the big brother Cecelia Anton never had, but suddenly her goofy best friend has become a sexy man she can’t keep her thoughts—or hands—off of. As their deep connection melts into uncontrollable desire, Ceci is willing to put it all on the line for a shot at true love. Only Kyle is keeping a terrible secret about Ceci’s past that could destroy not only their lifelong friendship but their happily-ever-after…

Praise for JM Stewart and her novels

“Heartwarming and sweet…Stewart takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions.”—The Reading Café

“A great mixture of sugar and spice.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

“Once you start this wonderful book, you won’t want to stop.”—The Romance Reviews

Originally published in a shorter form as Staking His Claim

JM Stewart writes sweet and heartwarming contemporary romances with a touch of passion. She’s a wife, a mother, a spiritualist and a lover of puppies who is addicted to chocolate and coffee. She lives in the Great Rainy Northwest with her husband of sixteen years and their two sons. She’s a hopeless romantic who believes everybody should have their happily-ever-after and has been devouring romance novels for as long as she can remember. Writing them has become her passion.

http://www.penguin.com/book/risking-it-all-by-jm-stewart/9780698147980

Idle Thursday by Kelly Moran

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I'm a big Kelly Moran Fan!

This book shook me up! I laughed, cried, and changed my ways!

The narrator of the book is a typical housewife. She goes through her day narrating getting the kids off to school, the hubby off to work, and shares her thought process of wanting to get new drapes. On her way to get said drape tragedy happens.

The scenes from the wreck to the hospital, were heart breaking. What she witnesses in the room from her children and husband was mind numbing heartbreak.

Kelly did an admirable job conveying the outcome of dying and a possible scenario. Her imagery after death and the funeral are so surreal, it made my heart ache.

I loved this book and it touched me, deep into my soul. It made me realize that what I hold important, is that more precious. Anything could change in an instant.

I always wait a few extra seconds at stop sign and lights, but now I wait just a little more.




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Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the first book I have read in this series. I was gifted the book for an honest review.

I loved it and have found another great series, I am ready to go back and dive into!

It seems trouble knows how to find Charley, especially in her profession.The naked guy in her front seat is hilarious, right off the bat.

The friendship and humor of cookie keeps Charley on her toes. Then there is Reyes, the sexy, son of evil himself. He is persistent in his request for Charley's hand in marriage and that is left underlying through out the book until the end.

The drama from multiple angles and relationships was intriguing. The mystery behind why Charley's dad decides to up and leave the horrible mother-in-law. That's a dynamic I'm curious to see how it plays out.

Charley gets a hold of a file on her boyfriend Reyes that sends her looking for answers that are better left alone. This investigation into the handsome mystery of her sexy man will create a conundrum of consequences.

The book is well written, with strong, complex characters. I am anxious to go back to book one and see how it all falls into place. I won't spoil the Charley/Reyes moment.




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Under the Covers by Allie K. Adams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Allie’s TREX series is still going strong! It’s got humor, mystery, suspense, action, and the smokiest intimate scenes I've read! I was hooked and read the book in one day! Love me some TREXy!
There’s strong characters with soft sides and relatable flaws. The code of family is strong among those who choose to become a member of the TREX team.

“Special Agent” Wayde Davis has been undercover with his partner trying to nab the boss of an underground sex slavery ring. Young girls have gone missing and Wayde has dedicate his life to his mission of bringing down the ring for good.

Wayde has been offered a job with an elite group Call TREX, which will grant him access to a world of support and resource to complete the se ring mission sooner and without the red tape.
Mia Andrews, a beautiful paralegal, little sister has been missing for weeks, getting no help from the local police department, she has reached her ropes end. She spends her life savings hiring a sleazy private investigator, who leads her to Club Vixens. She’s do anything to find her only family and has decided to go undercover, by auctioning of her body to the highest bidder.

Wayde and Mia’s worlds collide and opportunity makes for a way to help bring down the bad guys. Inhibitions come down and a new complication name James Pearce enters the mix. The threesome’s chemistry is the right make up to form a bond that will unravel the complicated road to finding the puppet master behind it all. It’s a wild ride of political red tape and under hand sabotage by officials higher up the food chain.

In the end the good guys win, and TREX gets ready for the next mission. Bring on the next Book!!!!




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Blood Magic by T.G. Ayer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Paranormal Perfection! I loved this book!

Mel (Melisandre) is a paranormal tracker. She helps those who haven’t gotten a case solved via normal police parameters find their loved ones.

Ever since her parent’s deaths and sisters abduction, she has been dedicated to helping others find their loved ones.

The higher paranormal powers that be have assigned Saleem to learn what he can about the pretty tracker.

Mel is on a current case where a little girl was abducted. Strange sigils on window pane make the case familiar. Dark magic protects the wards surrounding the young girl who has amazing telepathic powers.

Mel has to enlist the help of many friends in the process of trying to free the innocent girl and figure out how deep into the paranormal realm she must go to get to the bottom of a serious string of kidnappings and odd events.

Mel’s team is the best at doing what they do to create the support system that gets the jobs done one way or another. Things are heating up with Mel and Saleem. Can Mel get enough information from her current mission to unravel the conspiracy by those who practice dark magic?

This is a great book with a suspenseful plot that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. I loved the book and have fallen for the characters. The book is well written and the imagery transforms you the places that Mel can jump. It's a hypnotic read and I look forward to more of the series!




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