Thursday, September 29, 2022

Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter


📚Review Time📚

Mr. Wrong Number 
By Lynn Painter

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

Enemies to Lovers
Forbidden Romance (Brother's friend)
Forced Proximity 

What a great read!! I am new to Lynn Painter but absolutely loved this book. 

Klutzy Liv finds herself having to lean on her brother & his roommate after a comedy of errors leaves her homeless. Liv is hilarious and her string of bad luck just kept me laughing. 

Collin has only ever seen Liv as his best friend's little sister and a walking disaster until one day a wrong number text changes everything. 

I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop and their witty banter. Not to mention their steamy scenes. Their chemistry was spot on. With the level of banter between them you knew their passion was just under the surface. Just took one match to light their inferno. Only wished there was more about their HEA.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Romantic Pact by Meghan Quinn

📚Review Time📚

The Romantic Pact
By Meghan Quinn

🌶🌶🌶
Friends to Lovers
Football vs Farm

Oh how I love this continuation from The Mother Road. I really enjoyed reading about Crew who is the son of Marley and Porter from The Mother Road. I loved the fact that there was another road trip to continue the legacy of the McMann family road trips. 
Hazel reminded me of Porter quite a bit. In fact I feel like the roles in this book were flipped. Crew was more like Marley and Hazel like Porter. I love that Marley, Porter and even Paul were brought back for this. I still love eccentric Uncle Paul. He is hilarious. 

The descriptions of the road trip, the food, the places & people were amazing. I really want to experience this road trip now!! 
Crew & Hazel have a lot they are dealing with and not just their feelings for one another. Reading about them discovering their feelings for one another and what they really wanted in life was wonderful. I laughed, I cried and I swooned. All amazing things to happen in one book!! 

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The Rebel Blog Tour with Lena Hendrix

The Rebel, an all-new steamy opposite-attract small-town romance full of heat from bestselling author Lena Hendrix is available now!


I was supposed to lay low while my Hollywood drama blew over. Not fall for a man with golden retriever energy who isn’t afraid to take what he wants. 

When I find myself back in the odd little town of Tipp, Montana, the last person I expect to fall for is an army vet turned cowboy.

Let alone discover he was my first kiss all those years ago. Back then, I never even knew his name.

Josh Laredo is smart, successful, and sexy as hell.

When my efforts to sneak onto his federally protected ranch blows up in my face, he covers for me. 

Bit by bit he breaks down the walls I’ve created to protect my heart. And there's a filthy mouth buried beneath all that good guy bravado.

He’s determined to peel back every one of my layers and give us the second chance he thinks we deserve. All he wants is to see the real woman beneath the Hollywood smile. 

But I’m searching for answers, and as more secrets are revealed, I’m learning that things aren’t always what they seem in Tipp, Montana.


Grab your copy today!

Read Free in Kindle Unlimited

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Excerpt

“One dance.” Even as the words left my mouth, I knew it was probably a lie.     From his scuffed boots to the way his shirt strained against the muscles of his shoulders, everything about him was my type. Carefree. Charming. Dangerous. A mixture of small-town boy and wild, roguish charm. There was just something that told me if he asked for a second dance, I’d say yes.

My heels pinched my toes, but it was a familiar feeling, so I stuffed the discomfort down and concentrated on the ruggedly handsome man in front of me. God was he beautiful. His dark hair was long around his ears, curling the tiniest amount at the ends.     I couldn’t tell if the stubble on his cheeks was intentional or if he’d just not bothered with a shave, and I could see how easily the local girls must moon over him.     His movements were slow. Languid. Even the casual way he moved across the room screamed, Big Dick Energy.

But it was his smile that did me in. It was all white teeth and earnest charm.

As the music pumped from the speakers, his solid arms pulled me around the dance floor. Despite not knowing the steps, he led with confidence, his hand at my lower back, pushing and pulling me into the correct position. From the outside, it may have even looked like we knew what we were doing.

I let myself smile at him. Not the polished, demure smile that had been drilled into me since I was young, but my real, too-wide smile that rarely appeared.

He didn’t have a clue.

When he’d made the comment about rolling out the red carpet, I thought maybe he knew, but the flash of recognition never came—that dawn of realization when someone discovers I am the Madison Colt. It wasn’t there.

Maybe Des was right about my hair after all. Dyeing my typically platinum-blonde hair back to my natural auburn was an act of defiance and a night of one-too-many glasses of red wine, but it did a damn fine job hiding the fact that a celebrity was drinking watered-down cocktails and dancing with the sexiest man in the bar.

For the briefest moment, I was free of her.

As the song died down, Josh kept his strong hands planted at my lower back, our hips pressed together. We’d laughed and stood, breathing in each other’s air, as the room continued to dance around us.

His hand stroked up my back as he leaned toward a table of people staring in our direction. “Come hang out for a minute.”

I wanted to. More than anything I wanted to be Effie Pierce, normal girl passing through town. A thousand reasons to stay flipped through my mind. I could enjoy a night out, free of the expectations and schedules and rigidity of my life. I could be a different version of me.

Until someone recognized me.

They always did.

I smiled up at him. “I should go.” I pulled away and took measured strides toward the door.

“Wait a second,” he called at my back. “Can I see you again? Get your number?”

I closed my eyes as the pang of what-ifs shot through me. But I knew how this ended. If I left now, I’d be saving myself from the uncomfortable conversation later.     “Thank you for the dance.”

“Effie.”

My name was liquid over gravel in his throat. I flushed with heat as he leaned over me.

Kiss me. Kiss me and I’ll stay.

We stayed locked.

Waiting.

About Lena 

Lena Hendrix is the author of steamy, contemporary romance novels. Her love of romance started with her grandmother’s Harlequin paperbacks and now Lena’s stories are full of heart, humor, and plenty of strong Alphas with marshmallow insides-she likes her coffee hot and her heroes hotter!

Lena lives in the midwest with her husband, three children, and two derpy Australian Cattle Dogs.  When she’s not writing or devouring new novels, you can find her hiking, camping, fishing, and sipping a spicy margarita!

Connect with Lena

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3fn9nGQ

Instagram: https://bit.ly/2S06Ud9

Website: https://lenahendrix.com



Monday, September 26, 2022

Blindsided by Amy Daws


📚Review Time📚

Blindsided 
by Amy Daws

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

Friends to Lovers
Sports

This was a great book. I loved the banter between Mac & Freya. Body issues are such a tough topic but I really believe Amy Daws handled it was class. Not everyone is going to be barbie size and not everyone is going to want a barbie size partner. 

The overall theme of family and friends no matter what you look like is wonderful. Watching their love affair develop was great. I love me some Scottish brogue and I really enjoyed picturing the Highland Games & the kilts. Would have loved a bit more of a look at the guys actually competing. But nowi need to go back and read the Harris bros stories!!

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry

📚 Review Time📚

Indigo Ridge
By Devney Perry
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶

Small Town
Murder Mystery
Family Loss

I absolutely loved this book & the Eden family. I don't know why I waited so long to read it. 

Winn is starting over in her grandpa's home town as the Police Chief. I enjoyed reading about Winn and her personality. It is refreshing to see a FMC in the police role! 

Griff & Winn were supposed to be a one night stand, but that turns into more. Their chemistry is electric and I only wished there were more scenes showing that.

Griff is the oldest in the towns founding family who also runs the Eden's ranch. I enjoyed reading about him and seeing his personality unfold.

This is a great Murder mystery which I won't spoil but when a dead body turns up on the Eden ranch Winn & Griff must learn to trust each other.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Happy Release Day

All he wants is to see the real woman beneath the Hollywood smile.

The Rebel, an all-new sizzling opposite-attract small-town romance from bestselling author Lena Hendrix is live now!

I was supposed to lay low while my Hollywood drama blew over. Not fall for a man with golden retriever energy who isn’t afraid to take what he wants. 

When I find myself back in the odd little town of Tipp, Montana, the last person I expect to fall for is an army vet turned cowboy.

Let alone discover he was my first kiss all those years ago. Back then, I never even knew his name.

Josh Laredo is smart, successful, and sexy as hell.

When my efforts to sneak onto his federally protected ranch blows up in my face, he covers for me. 

Bit by bit he breaks down the walls I’ve created to protect my heart. And there's a filthy mouth buried beneath all that good guy bravado.

He’s determined to peel back every one of my layers and give us the second chance he thinks we deserve. All he wants is to see the real woman beneath the Hollywood smile. 

But I’m searching for answers, and as more secrets are revealed, I’m learning that things aren’t always what they seem in Tipp, Montana.

Grab your copy today!

Read Free in Kindle Unlimited

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JOE2M2

Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/therebelLH

Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3p5NGQE

About Lena 

Lena Hendrix is the author of steamy, contemporary romance novels. Her love of romance started with her grandmother’s Harlequin paperbacks and now Lena’s stories are full of heart, humor, and plenty of strong Alphas with marshmallow insides-she likes her coffee hot and her heroes hotter!

Lena lives in the midwest with her husband, three children, and two derpy Australian Cattle Dogs.  When she’s not writing or devouring new novels, you can find her hiking, camping, fishing, and sipping a spicy margarita!

Connect with Lena

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3fn9nGQ

Instagram: https://bit.ly/2S06Ud9

Website: https://lenahendrix.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Cross My Heart by Avery Maxwell


📚Review Time📚

Cross My Heart
By Avery Maxwell

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Single Dad
Forced Proximity 
Work Romance
Small Town
Traumatic Past

Whew, this book had me all over the place, but in a good way. Before I get in, please note Trigger Warning. Child abuse, violence, child abandonment, and language.

Now, with that said, this story had me in the heart from the beginning. These main characters, Dex and Lanie, both have traumatic pasts that follow them into the present.  Reading about their experiences had my poor mama heart just aching.

I loved how their characters developed throughout the story. Not to mention, I love all the side characters and banter. The MLM group text had me rolling!! My mama heart loved the bond and relationship Lanie had with kids.  I do feel the explanation of the bully and ex-wife was rather rushed, like build-up was far longer than the climax. But I am glad there was closure.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Irresistible by Melanie Harlow


📚Review Time📚

Irresistible 
by Melanie Harlow 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Single Dad
Small Town
Friends to Lovers
Age Gap
Work Place

Mack & his three daughters are just getting into a routine after his ex left them & divorced Mack. He has to try & be everything to his girls but misses being just a guy.

Frannie is Mack's boss' daughter & his girls part-time nanny who is quite a bit younger than Mack. But what Mack doesn't know is Frannie has had a crush on Mack for years. 

It's a great book full of trials for both Mac & Frannie, both separately & together. 

Monday, September 19, 2022

Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters


📚Review Time📚

Would Like To Meet
By Rachel Winters

⭐️⭐️⭐️
No 🌶 

Meet-Cute
Rom-Com
Second Chance
Work Place
Single Dad

Love the premise of making a list if meet-cutes to try and recreate.  The story was well written but was a slow read. Could have been trimmed down. 

I did love the characters. Especially Anette and Ben. I loved that the writer showcased her disability in a positive way and how she was learning to be herself no matter the obstacles. 

The read was slow but I really think this would make a great movie. I loved all the meet-cute ideas and the results. 

Tam's Corner Rating Guide


For those reading my reviews, here is a quick guide to how I rate my books.

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins

📚Review Time📚

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem
By Manda Collins

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶

Historical Romance
Murder Mystery
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity 

I will be honest and say I was not expecting much from this book. In fact I got it merely because of the cover. But man did I underestimate this book. 

Widow Lady Katherine Boscomb inherits her husband's fortune and newspaper which allows her to write articles that normally at this time in history was very frowned upon.

I love that the mystery of the Commandments Killer stayed mysterious the entire book with twists and turns throughout. 

I enjoyed the development of the characters, especially Katherine and Inspector Evesham. I will say it was on the slow side. But it was well written just perhaps it could have gotten to the climax a bit sooner with more of the aftermath. 

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Flawless by Elsie Silver

📚Review Time📚
Flawless by Elsie Silver

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

Small Town
Forced Proximity
Enemies to Lovers
Bull Riding

I was hoping for a spin off when I read about the Eaton boys in A Photo Finish. I am so glad that Rhett got his own story!! I loved meeting the new characters of Violets brothers and Dad. There are so many emotions between all of them that it forms this tight knit family bond.

Summer is such a breath of fresh air and her story is sad but also inspiring. I love the aspect that he was a childhood crush of hers. She helps him with his sponsor but also physically helps him realize he hasn't been taking care of himself.

I love the fact that milk is what brought these two together. As with most sports, the real money is made with sponsors. The fact that milk made Summer have to baby sit this "bad boy" just makes me giggle.

Their chemistry is off the charts. They have sparks flying not to mention clothes and cowboy hats!!

Saturday, September 17, 2022

The Hunted One by Brittney Sahin


📚Review Time📚

The Hunted One 
By Brittney Sahin

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5

Ex-Military
Forced Proximity 
Spy
Action/Mystery 
Forbidden Romance
Work Place Romance

I am so glad I read this book. It is equal parts romance & spy movie wrapped in one great book.

Savanna is a Widow who is struggling when she is thrust into the world that took her husband from her.

I love the relationships she has with her husband's military brothers and how they rally around her to help figure out this mystery.

Griffin is a PMC (private military contractor) with Falcon Falls Security which is made up of all ex military. When they receive the call that a fellow brother's wife is threatened they come to the rescue. 

I loved reading how both their stories intertwine and how their relationship develops. They have amazing chemistry and I loved it!!

Friday, September 16, 2022

Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn


📚Review Time📚

Royally Not Ready 
by Meghan Quinn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

Lost Heir
Grumpy/Sunshine
Work Place Romance
Royalty 
Forced Proximity 
Mature Content

To date I believe this is Meghan Quinn's most spicy book. If you are not comfortable with super duper spice, then this is not a book for you. 

The long lost heir story is always a great one. You never know what dynamics you will find & Lily was no exception. Lily's life is far from demure and royal. But I did love her sense of humor, her care-free attitude and the fact that see was looking for a connection somewhere.

Keller is not your typical royal advisor. He has multiple layers that I loved finding out about. His love for his King and Country are very evident. I love that he is tasked to teach Lily all about the country & their traditions. 

Going from a Miami bathing suit salesman to a princess is quite a transition & it is definitely a decision that she has to make. In the end I loved watching their struggles unfold & if they were going to over come them!!

The chemistry between Keller and Lily is off the charts. I love that Keller really did try and resist. I love that Lily is the instigator but that Keller made his Alpha/Dominance known!! P.S. there is some BDSM, dirty talk and piercings. It is not for the faint of heart.

Three Blind Dates by Meghan Quinn


📚Review Time📚

Three Blind Dates by Meghan Quinn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶 
(Not as spicy as her other books)

Blind Dating
Rom-Com
Billionarie, Rebel & Jock Male leads

Love the idea of blind dating and restaurant. I loved watching the character develop from Noely. And the date ideas were on point. I need that cooking class with all the kitchens in my life.

I think that Dylan deserves a book because let me tell you, she is hysterical and the banter between her and Noely was awesome. 

Not to mention another brother hysterical moment (see The Mother Road for another hysterical brother relationship). I love that their whole family are avid Hockey fans. And her niece was hysterical!!

The Tanglewood Tea Shoppe by Lilac Mills

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Sweet Clean Romance
Second Chances
Baker/Horseman

I loved the story premise of the kind hearted niece getting rewarded for her heart. The idea of starting over and getting away from her current life situation rang true with me. Who hasn't wanted to just up and leave and start over.

Nick's story is multi layered and I loved his character. I wish there was a bit more about him though. I would have loved to seen a flash back or two about his past. 

This a great read and well written. This is a sweet (clean) romance for those wanting a slow sweet romance. I do wish there would have been more of them falling for each other though.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Rebel - ARC review


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Small town
Ex-Military
Hollywood Star
Found Family

Josh has so many layers in this book that we really didn't see in The Alias. I am so glad his story was told. 

Effie is amazing and I have to say I LOVE the name Effie. As any Hollywood story the real person behind the star is where the real story lies and this was no exception. 

I loved that both Josh and Effie were both trying to hide their real self and that they were the only ones who saw each other through their facade. "I see you and I love you"

And just excuse me while I fan myself over the love scenes. Their chemistry was off the charts and that side of Josh was 🤌.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Redemption Ranch ReBrand

I am loving this rebrand of the Redemption Ranch series.  Brand new look...same hot series!!

Stay tuned for The Rebel review. Release date Sept 27, 2022.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Long Way Home - ARC Review

ARC review:
Long Way Home by Melissa Grace
Release date October 4th.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5

Starting Over
Self Discovery 
Childhood Trauma

Derek is totally swoony worthy!! I have loved his quiet & thoughtful demeanor throughout this series and I love that his story gets told.

Jo, who is Katie's best friend, was introduced in Home Again. I love that we get to meet this new character and watch her character develop. Plus we get to dive a bit deeper into Katie's character. 

The way Jo & Derek meet is absolutely stellar and I love how it unfolded. Jo & Derek have similar issues they are working through in their lives. This storyline is about finding yourself and living your best life while dealing with past trauma and/or family expectations.

One of the things Melissa Grace excels at is using real life issues to bond characters together. I also love the overall theme of family throughout the entire series. Not all families are the same and you don't have to share blood to be family!! CAN NOT wait for book 4.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Two 4 Tuesday

✌️Two 4 Tuesday✌️
I've been holding on to this post for a hot minute because I wanted to finish By A Thread before I posted.

I have to say these are some of my all time favorite books. You can never go wrong with Elsie, Lucy, Ana, Amanda & Nikki!!

🍺 Lucy Score: Things We Never Got Over (I can not wait for book 2) & By A Thread.
🚔 Amanda Carol: Guarded Souls & Saving Grace
📸 Ana Huang: Twisted Love & Twisted Games 
🐎 Elsie Silver: Off To The Races & A Photo Finish (Heartless can not get here soon enough)
🥊 Nikki Castle: 5 Rounds & 2 Fights (Can not wait for Aiden & Dani's book)

The best part of all these...they are available for free if you have Kindle Unlimited!! 

Excessive Heat warning here this week. It doesn't feel like fall!! What is your favorite thing about this season?

Monday, September 5, 2022

600 Followers Giveaway!!

If you are following me on Instagram then you have seen this giveaway announcement.

If you haven't seen it here are all the deets!! The giveaway will close Friday, Sept 9 at midnight and a winner will be announced on Saturday!
If you are not on Instagram I'm sorry. I will try and do a giveaway not specific to Instagra but this one was for my followers.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Home Again by Melissa Grace


📚Review Time:📚
Home Again by Melissa Grace

Second Chance
Friends to Lovers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶 

Cash & Ella's story!! 
We meet them in Home is Where You Are. We had a glimpse of their mutal crush in that book. And Melissa Grace did not disappoint.

Ella is quite frankly one of my favorite characters. She is loyal, fun, compassionate & fierce. I loved diving deep into her relationship with her daughter & mom. One thing Melissa Grace does well is really brings real life situations to life. 

Cash is also a favorite character of mine. I love his relationship with all the band members. Having lost his wife like Ella lost her husband really bonds them. And can we say forearms?! They get me every time.

I laughed so hard during this book at some of the antics that Ella gets up to with Cash and others. It was another quick read for me. Binged yet another book!!

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Home Is Where You Are Review


Home is Where You Are by Melissa Grace
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶 (couple of scenes & language)

Reverse Age Gap
Musician/Ex Musician turned Baker
Divorcee 
Second Chances

You guys...I don't know where I've been but I have fallen very quickly for Melissa Grace's writing!! 

Loved this amazing story. The Liv story line is sadly a common real life story and I loved watching her character develop and learn to trust not only herself but others. 

Jax's story is also sadly very real too. But I love they fact that no matter how he started out in life he became a good man. 

Their love story is amazing to read about and I basically binge it in a day. I couldn't put it down.

One Night by Lena Hendrix - ARC

📚ARC Review Time📚 One Night (Sullivan Family, Book 4) By Lena Hendrix ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶🌶 Secret Relationship Rival Families A...