About the book:
Meet the Blackthorn Brothers—three unrepentant scoundrels infamous for being mad, bad and perilous to love.
Handsome as the devil and twice as tempting, Robin “Puck” Blackthorn lives for the pleasures of the moment. His only rule—never dally with an innocent woman. But when an encounter at a masquerade ball leaves him coveting the one woman who refuses to succumb to his charms, Puck realizes hat some rules were made to be broken…
Scandalized to discover that the masked man with whom she’d shared a dance—and a forbidden embrace—is in fact the ton’s most celebrated rake, Regina Hackett vows to keep her distance. Yet when her dear friend vanishes, it is to Puck that Regina must turn. And as they embark on a dangerous journey through London’s darkest alleys, Regina will discover that beneath Puck’s roguish facade lies a man who will stop at nothing to protect her—or to convince her to take a chance on an unrepentant sinner.
I adored this book. Puck and Regina are fantastic and I couldn’t wait for them to get to their happily ever after. One of the things I loved most about this book is the sense of urgency that the story made me feel. I could feel Regina’s desperation to get her cousin back from the men who took her, but at the same time the romance between Regina and Puck isn’t overshadowed at all. There is a perfect balance between the light and dark parts of the story. Puck is delightful. He can flirts and entertains Regina in a way that helps her deal with everything going on in her life without discounting it. He lets her know that it is just as important to him as it is to her. I was also excited that Black Jack, Puck’s brother, played a more prominent role in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SIN and I can’t wait to read his story soon.
the book girl gives A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SIN a 5/5
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Tall, Dark, and Delicious
Joe Rafferty is just as mouthwatering as the food he cooks. But if he thinks he’s going to waltz in and take over her kitchen, he’s denser than a thick slice of chocolate-ripple cheesecake.
Marly has invested too much of her life in Chameleon to hand off the restaurant to someone else - especially a cocky-as-all-get-out superstar chef. But there’s no denying the man knows how to light her fire.
Question is: Can she have the sizzle without feeling the burn?
Scrumptious is a fast paced contemporary romance. I liked the concept and the characters, but it is so full of food details that I found myself bored. I didn’t care about what was being cooked, I cared about the relationship between Joe and Marly. I think that what could have been a great story gets lost under all of the restaurant jargon and talk of food. There were several sections that I skipped because it was all about what food they were cooking, etc.
the book girl gives SCRUMPTIOUS a 3/5
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I’m reading SCRUMPTIOUS by Amanda Usen. I just started it last night, but so far I’m loving it. The heroine is awesome and the hero sexy.
What are you reading this week?
About the book:
In a relationship built on lies…the only truth is their feelings for each other. To fulfill his grandmother’s dying wish, linebacker Cole Taylor must find – and marry – a good girl. First grade teacher Anna Davis fits the bill perfectly. Their deal is simple: If she’ll be his temporary wife, he’ll give her more pleasure than she ever imagined was possible. Only, love is the ultimate game-changer.
I read the first two books in this series forever ago and was excited when I saw there was a book three. I love Bella Andre’s sexy football players. There is a lot of hidden depth and emotion in the relationship that evolves between Anna and Cole. I loved how they learn more about each other through their sexual relationship as well as their day-to-day interaction. This book is an erotic romance so the sex and language are coarse at times. I hope that Ms. Andre writes more Bad Boys of Football books in the future.
the book girl gives GAME FOR LOVE a 4/5
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About the book:
Like everything daredevil Gabe Sharpe does, wooing Virginia Waverly is a high-stakes game. Ever since her brother, Roger, died racing Lord Gabriel, Virginia has yearned to take her revenge on the reckless lord by beating him at his own sport. But when she challenged Lord Gabriel to a race, the hellion called the “Angel of Death” counters with a marriage proposal! Gabe knows Virginia is in dire financial straits - so why not marry her and solve both of their problems? She claims to be appalled by his proposal, but her response to his kisses says otherwise. And when the two of them begin to unravel the truth behind Roger’s death, Gabe takes the greatest gamble of all, offering the courageous beauty something more precious than any inheritance: true love.
I really enjoyed this book. Gabe and Virginia are a fantastic couple. I really enjoyed the way that they complete each other. Like Gabe says in the end: She is the light to his dark. I also loved how the reader gets to learn more about the mystery of the death of the Sharpe children’s parents. I have loved this series from the beginning and can’t wait to read the conclusion later this month!
the book girl gives TO WED A WILD LORD a 4/5!
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CAN A PIRATE LEARN…
River pirate “Charming” Mickey O’Connor has lifted himself from the depths of the slums to be the king of St. Giles. Anything he wants her gets - with one exception. Silence Hollingbrook has been haunting his dreams ever since she spent a single night in his bed.
THAT THE ONLY TRUE TREASURE…
Once Silence was willing to sacrifice anything to save the man she loved. Now a widow, she’s finally found peace when Charming Mickey comes storming back into her life with an offer she can’t refuse. But this time she won’t be the only one paying the price for his sins.
LIES IN A WOMAN’S HEART?
When his past comes back to torment him, Mickey must keep Silence safe from a merciless enemy, while wrestling with the delicious hold this widow has on his heart. And in the face of mounting danger, both will have to surrender to something even more terrifying…true love.
I have been waiting to read Silence’s story since I read WICKED INTENTIONS. I bought the book when it came out and then it was buried in the tbr pile. When I came across it last week I put it on top and couldn’t wait to start reading. I wasn’t disappointed. The romance between Silence and Mickey is different from the typical historical romance and so very romantic. Mickey is an interesting character. I was predisposed to hate him for what he did to Silence in WICKED INTENTIONS, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with him just like Silence. He is a character with so many different layers and when they were all discovered what was left was an amazing man head over heels in love. Silence is also more than I originally thought she was. I misjudged her as being a little weak and a boring int eh first two books of the series. In reality she is incredibly strong and in charge. I loved this book and cannot wait to read Winter’s book. I won’t be letting it get lost in the pile for sure.
the book girl gives SCANDALOUS DESIRES a 5/5
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I’m trying to catch up on my overwhelming tbr pile(s). I’m reading SCANDALOUS DESIRES by Elizabeth Hoyt. I was so looking forward to this book and hate that it has taken me this long to get to it.
What are you reading this week?
From NetGalley:
Lovely witch Lili Carter takes a job at a paranormal hospital where patients have been disappearing. There she encounters Jared, a dangerously sexy demon on a mission that gets Lili into a world of trouble. Lili can’t avoid Jared for long and soon they find themselves creating a whole new kind of magick…
I love paranormal romances by Linda Wisdom. Here writing keeps them from being too dark even when what’s happening is dark. There is a comedic element that helps keep the book light and fun. Lili and Jared are both fantastic characters. I loved that Jared was a different kind of demon. He had evolved into having feelings and appreciating what was happening to him in a way that other demons in paranormal romance aren’t able to do. Lili is tough and fights for her man and those in her care. These two steam up the page, but they also have a lot of heart behind their actions. A perfect couple! I can’t wait to read the next book by Linda Wisdom.
the book girl gives DEMON DOES IT BETTER a 5/5
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The Scandal Sheets call him Lord Ice.
Ruthless, cold, precise, Julian Spenser, Marquess Dryden, tolerates only the finest— in clothes, in horseflesh, in mistresses. And now he’s found the perfect bride, the one whose dowry will restore his family’s shattered legacy and bring him peace at last: the exquisite heiress Lisbeth Redmond.
She’s about to play with fire…
But one unforgettable encounter with Lisbeth’s paid companion, Phoebe Vale, and the Marquess is undone. This quiet girl with the wicked smile and a wit to match is the first person to see through the icy facade to the fiery man beneath. But their irresistible attraction is a torment as sweet as it is dangerous, for surrendering to their desire could mean losing everything else they ever wanted.
I really enjoyed this book. Phoebe and Julian are an entertaining couple. I loved their back and forth banter and the way that they talked to each other in a way that was unique for both of them. The story moves at a great pace and the building up of the relationship between Phoebe and Julian is fantastic. There is so much sexual tension between the two characters. Julie Anne Long is really great at building the tension between her characters. If you are a fan of the Pennyroyal Green series you are sure to enjoy this book.
the book girl gives HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON a 5/5
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