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Review: THE DUKE’S PERFECT WIFE by Jennifer Ashley

About the book:

Lady Eleanor Ramsay is the only one who knows the truth about Hart Mackenzie. Once his fiancee, she is the sole woman to whom he could ever pour out his heart. 

Hart has it all–a dukedom, wealth, power, influence, whatever he desires. Every woman wants him–his seductive skills are legendary. But Hart has sacrificed much to keep his brothers safe, first from their brutal father, and then from the world. He’s also suffered loss–his wife, his infant son, and the woman he loved with all his heart though he realized it too late. 

Now, Eleanor has reappeared on Hart’s doorstep, with scandalous nude photographs of Hart taken long ago. Intrigued by the challenge in her blue eyes–and aroused by her charming, no-nonsense determination–Hart wonders if his young love has come to ruin him . . . or save him. 

Book Four of the Highland Pleasures (Mackenzies) series.

I have waited a long time for Hart’s story and I wasn’t disappointed. I absolutely love Eleanor. She’s spunky, speaks her mind, and is the only woman tough enough to handle Hart Mackenzie. The way she is able to get through and still see the “old” Hart that everyone else thinks has disappeared was my favorite aspect of their relationship. There were a few things that I didn’t like – the reason Eleanor and Hart’s first engagement ended and what happens toward the end of the book with Hart hiding. (Trying not to give spoilers) However, all that was made up for by Ian. I loved him from the beginning of the series and adored him in this book. He plays such an integral part of Hart and Eleanor’s romance. All in all I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more by Ms. Ashley. (And I’m really hoping that we get Daniel’s story someday!)

the book girl gives THE DUKE’S PERFECT WIFE a 4/5

to find the book:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

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In My Mailbox / On My Kindle

Lots of goodies this week:

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

It’s a rainy day here in Oklahoma – the perfect day to snuggle up and read. I’m finishing up THE LAST BOYFRIEND by Nora Roberts and then I’m moving on to THE DUKE’S PERFECT WIFE by Jennifer Ashley.

What are you reading today??

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Review: SERIOUS PLAY by Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee

About the book:

Luke Bailey has dreams of building homes and putting down roots. But for a man with a rough past, finding any job isn’t easy. When Mary Scott offers him a job-and a place to stay-mixing drinks and tapping beer at her theme bar, My Parents’ Basement, Luke accepts. Customers flock to the cozy pub, designed to evoke memories of lost childhood, to meet and mingle and play games.

For Mary, her gorgeous new employee should be off-limits. She’s his boss. And they’re very different-something her interfering family constantly points out. But Mary’s done playing the good girl. And Luke isn’t the bad boy everyone thinks he is. Their attraction simmers until Mary seduces Luke into playing some deliciously adult games. Then a shocking betrayal threatens everything…

Recently released from prison after serving five years for a robbery that went bad, Luke is just looking to restart his life and to stay on the right path. I like a bad boy hero, but I was worried that Luke might be just a bit too bad. Mary runs a bar that caters to reliving the fun of adolescence with theme nights like Homecoming and Prom. She hires Luke and gives him a room to stay in as a favor to her friend who is Luke’s parole officer. These two unlikely people have an almost instant attraction, but neither acts on it at first. I actually liked Luke after the initial shock that he was an ex-con. He is smart, sensitive, and truly ready to live a good, clean life. He is willing to do anything he is told in order to not get in more trouble. His feelings for Mary are genuine and hers are for him too. The two characters complement each other. Their relationship isn’t smooth and there are some major bumps along the way, but I really believed in the happily ever after at the end of the story.

the book girl gives SERIOUS PLAY a 4/5

to find the book:

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Changing the look of the book girl…

I’m working today on a new look. I like the blue I changed to yesterday, but my husband says it is too bland. So I will be trying out different looks today and won’t be posting anything else.

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Winner of HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE

The lucky winner of HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE by Vicky Dreiling is…

HeatherC

Please email me your information at carrie@thebookgirl.net

 

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In My Mailbox / On My Kindle 4/6/12

Mostly Harlequins this week. I love the first of the month when lots of Harlequins show up on my kindle!

 

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Review: BAREFOOT IN THE SAND by Roxanne St. Claire

About the book:

When all you hold dear is taken away . . .

When a hurricane roars through Lacey Armstrong’s home on the coast of Barefoot Bay, she decides all that remains in the rubble is opportunity. A new hotel is just what Mimosa Key needs, and Lacey and her teenage daughter are due for a fresh start. And nothing, especially not a hot,younger architect, is going to distract Lacey from finally making her dreams a reality. 

A second chance is the only thing you have left.

Love has already cost Clay Walker everything. And if he’s going to have any chance of picking up the pieces of his life, he needs the job as Lacey Armstrong’s architect. What’s not in the plans is falling for the headstrong beauty. Her vision of the future is more appealing than anything he could have ever drafted for himself. Will Clay’s designs on Lacey’s heart be more than she can handle, or will she trust him to build something that will last forever?

I loved everything about this book – the heroine, the yummy hero, and all of the secondary characters. BAREFOOT IN THE SAND features an older heroine (36) and a younger heroine (29) which isn’t something you see in romance often. I loved it. Clay doesn’t care about the age difference at all and Lacey only uses it as an excuse to stay away from him. Lacey is full of excuses that limit her from doing what she wants to do in life but after a brush with death during a hurricane all that changes. The hurricane, which seemed to destroy everything around her, ends up being the best thing that ever happens to Lacey and her daughter, Ashley. The chemistry between Clay and Lacey is immediate and scorching. I loved how their relationship develops. There are several roadblocks on their way to happily ever after, but I didn’t feel as if any of them were overly dramatic – they all made sense within the story. One of the roadblocks is the reappearance of Ashley’s father, David Fox. I loved that even though he hadn’t been their for Ashley or Lacey he was truly sorry and stepped up to be a part of their lives. He is a truly good guy, if a little selfish, and I really hope that we get to read how he finds his happily ever after. Lacey’s three best friends – Zoe, Tessa, and Jocelyn – are a major part of the story and I can’t wait to find out what happens to them. My only complaint is that I don’t have the next book in the series.

the book girl gives BAREFOOT IN THE SAND  a 5/5

to find the book (releases in May)

Amazon ($5.99)

Barnes & Noble ($5.99)

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What’cha Reading Wednesday

I’m reading BAREFOOT IN THE SAND by Roxanne St. Claire (May release) and absolutely loving it. BAREFOOT IN THE SAND is the beginning of a new contemporary romance series. The hero and heroine have intense chemistry and the heroine has a great support system of friends around her.

What are you reading this week?

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What I Read In March…

Here’s the list of books I read in March:

  1. THE FIREMAN WHO LOVED ME – Jennifer Bernard
  2. THE SPANISH CONSULTANT – Sarah Morgan
  3. THE ENGLISH DOCTORS BABY – Sarah Morgan
  4. CAUGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Jules Bennett
  5. MUCH ADO ABOUT ROGUES – Kasey Michaels
  6. RIDE WITH ME - Ruthie Knox
  7. THE INCONVENIENT LAWS OF ATTRACTION – Trish Wylie
  8. SECRET HISTORY OF A GOOD GIRL - Aimee Carson
  9. THE GREEK CHILDREN’S DOCTOR – Sarah Morgan
  10. PRIVATE PROPERTY – Leah Braemel
  11. THE PRINCE’S WAITRESS WIFE -Sarah Morgan
  12. QUINN – R. C. Ryan
  13. INHERITED: EXPECTANT CINDERELLA – Myrna Mackenzie
  14. SWEET ADDICTION – Maya Banks
  15. A COLD CREEK REUNION – RaeAnne Thayne
  16. SHE’S GOT IT BAD - Sarah Mayberry
  17. RUN FROM FEAR – Jami Alden
  18. DEADLY DANCE – Dee Davis
  19. GENTLEMEN PREFER NERDS – Joan Kilby
  20. THE WITNESS – Nora Roberts
  21. CATCH ME A COWBOY – Katie Lane
  22. TEMPTED BY HER INNOCENT KISS – Maya Banks
  23. WITH THIS KISS – Bella Riley
  24. LAST CHANCE BEAUTY QUEEN – Hope Ramsay
  25. WHEN A SCOT LOVES A LADY - Katharine Ashe
  26. WICKED WEEKEND - Gilian Archer
  27. THE CAPTURE OF THE EARL OF GLENCRAE – Stephanie Laurens
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