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Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith

When a fellow RN jokingly predicts that Beth Roberts will meet a tall, ripped and totally lick-o-licious stranger who will fulfill her deepest desires, it’s supposed to be from across a crowded room, not giving CPR to a wedding guest. Given her tragic love life, Beth has no desire to become involved again, but who could have predicted the ponytailed doctor with the mischievous smile would break through her defenses?

Dr. Gabriel North blamed himself for his wife’s death. Now, after two years of battling guilt and meaningless hookups, he’s ready to move on. When he sees the sexy brunette at his friend’s wedding, his attraction is swift and strong, and he wastes no time in pressing his advantage. One night with the woman who makes him feel alive again isn’t enough, but gaining her trust as a man was going to take more than medical school had prepared him for.

Five Stars

HOT Doctor Alert!!!

So, recently I've been thinking that I haven't read a romance with a doctor hero in while. This novella was the perfect remedy and exactly what I was looking for! Not only was Playing Doctor a feel-good romance, but it was also unexpectedly funny and scorching HOT!!! I was thoroughly impressed!

After tossing flirty, butterfly-producing glances at each other at a wedding, Beth and Dr. Gabriel North officially meet under urgent circumstances. Their chemistry is established right away which leads to a no-strings-attached hook-up. Really, I had no idea how steamy this story was going to get. This is the point where I insert the “HOT Doctor Alert” flashing sign! These two are compatible and insatiable together!

One of the aspects I loved about this story is that the author takes the time to flesh out a true communicating relationship for Beth and Gabriel. I loved how they shared parts of their lives during tender moments and afterward as they try to sort things out. That just made it more realistic for me.

Beth and Gabriel are both in their thirties, well established in their careers and widowed, so I just adored how these two get a second chance at love. Playing Doctor is fun, sexy, and in the words of Beth's best friend, a “lick-o-licious” quick read.

*A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.*

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Until November (Until #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

November is looking forward to getting to know her father and the safety of a small town. After leaving the Big Apple and her bad memories for Tennessee, November starts working for her dad at his strip club doing the books. The one time she’s allowed there during club hours she runs into Asher Mayson. He’s perfect until he opens his mouth and makes assumptions. November wants nothing to do with Asher but too bad for November, fate has other plans.

Asher Mayson has never had a problem getting a woman, that is until November. Now all he can think about is making November his and keeping her safe.

Warning 18+ sexual content and a strong Alpha Male.

3.25-3.5 Stars

“So the Mayson curse is real. Fall in love on sight and all that bullshit.”

Ok. I’m a little torn as to what to rate this book. I really enjoyed it for the most part, but there were a lot of things that annoyed me.

I normally don’t mind the whole insta-love thing, but I really didn’t get why the Hero had such a hard-on for the heroine. Honestly, I thought what’s-her-name, oh yeah, November, was just an okay heroine. I mean, her name is part of the book’s title for pete’s sake and yet, I still forgot her name. Umm, yea, she’s pretty forgettable as the heroine.

I’m in an Asher fog.

Normally when I’m swooning over a Hero, I’m in a beautiful, blissful haze. Normally. However, the expression Asher fog was used WAY too much. I even decided to search the term on my Kindle and it stated that it was used ten times. Umm, are you sure? Cuz I swear it was used more than that. Ugh! Use a thesaurus or something. Asher fog, Asher fog, Asher fog… yada, yada, yada…**eye roll** You get my point.

“All I have to offer you is stability and love. I have nothing else. If you left me tomorrow, some other guy would be there giving you the same thing I do. You’re beautiful, funny, smart, kind. And the se, fuck me, sex with you is off the charts. If you left me—Christ!” He closed his eyes, shaking his head. “If you left me, I would never be able to find another you. Someone who fills my life with the beauty that only you give me.”

I do love Asher Mayson, our uber-possessive-protective-tattooed-Alpha. I’m such a sucker for Heroes like him, but like I said before, I just didn’t know what he saw in November.

I really hate being harsh, but sometimes I can’t help it. However I do have to admit that I did like the story, but it just didn’t wow me like I hoped it would. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Asher, I don’t know if I could’ve finished this book. But please don’t let my review deter you. To each their own, you know? I see a lot of positive reviews and I can see why people would love this, but alas, I wasn’t one of those people.

Oh! Before I go, I do have to say one huge positive thing: I CANNOT WAIT for the next book! It’s going to be Trevor & Liz’s story. We got a preview of it at the end of this story and I seriously want this story in my hands NOW.

ARC Review ~ The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker 0.1) by Kresley Cole

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Game Makers; a scorching new erotica series about a young woman desperate to uncover the mysteries of her past and the hitman bound to protect her.

From an opulent palace in Russian, to the wicked playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, to the sultry beaches of Spain, the two lovers will discover that even their most intimate—and forbidden—fantasies can come true…

Expected publication: December 16, 2013

3.5 - 4 Stars

This is my first time reading anything from Kresley Cole. I wasn't sure what to expect, but...DAYUM...Part 1 left me INTRIGUED and wanting MORE!!!

Although I had a few issues, after I reached the half-way mark I could not put down this story! There is major insta-attraction going on right in the beginning. What can I say about Sevastyan? He is...

Dark, Dangerous, Domineering!!!

We learn that he works for Natalie's father as a bodyguard/enforcer/professional hit man. Perhaps the only thing I didn't like is that he calls Natalie “pet”. As much as Sevastyan is as attracted to and can't help fool around a bit with Natalie, his mind is going Nyet, Nyet Nyet!!! His loyalty ultimately belongs to her father. She should be off limits, right? Well, Natalie is a determined one, and she's got her sights on Sevastyan to be her first. Oh, the tension is high!

I have to admit that I almost gave up on this novella. The majority of the erotic scenes are in the first half, and I wondered if the entire thing was going to be a string of erotic scenes, but the second half is where all the grand opulence comes to play. The reader is transported to chilly Russia, and we get a little more back history of some of the characters. There's a threat simmering in the background, but really nothing big happens in the suspense department. Part 1 really only lays down a foundation for the rest of the series and whets your appetite. There is a big CLIFFHANGER!!! Grrrr! WHY?!?! I want more Sevastyan! Hurry up, Part 2!

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Cover Reveal ~ Beauty From Love (Beauty #3) by Georgia Cates

Beauty From Love (Beauty, #3)

By Bestselling Author Georgia Cates

Expected release January 28, 2014

An Adult Contemporary Romance

The epic romance between an all-American beauty and her Aussie continues in this final installment of The Beauty Series. Jack McLachlan is fulfilled by more than he dared to dream possible. He finds everything he never knew he wanted—or needed—in Laurelyn Prescott, his last and final companion. Life is beautiful with his beloved by his side but their post-wedded bliss is cut short when his dark past springs into their present happiness. He wants to shelter Laurelyn but keeping her untainted by his previous life proves impossible when yesterday’s sins insist on returning to haunt him. Will it be possible for them to find happiness in their forever with a past like his? Beauty From Love is an adult contemporary novel and is not intended for younger readers due to mature content.

About the Author

Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked back yet. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. When she’s being domestic, she’s listening to her iPod and visualizing scenes for her current work in progress. Every story coming from her always has a song to inspire it.

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Cover Reveal for Sweet Rome (Sweet Home #2) by Tillie Cole

GENRE: New Adult Contemporary

PUBLICATION DATE: 30th January 2014

BLURB

You met Romeo Prince in the Amazon & USA Today bestselling novel, Sweet Home. Now hear the story from his lips: unbarred, uncensored and raw to the bone.

It makes me laugh when I hear that folk think Mol and I rushed into it too fast, spouting that we couldn't possibly have felt what we did for each other in such a short space of time. I say, how the hell would they know? We made it, didn't we? She became my whole life, didn't she? And as for my folks not being real, being true? Tell that to me aged ten, eleven, twelve — damn, all my bastard life — when I was never enough, when I was beaten until I bled for being too good at football and not being everything they'd dreamed: the perfectly dutiful son. Tell that to thousands of kids around the world getting wailed on by asshole parents for whatever stupid reason; tell them that evil don't exist in their eyes. Fuck Romeo and Juliet: this is the story of me and my girl, from my lips. No mushy sentiment, no cheese, just the plain, hard truth, and, because I'm feeling generous, I'm going to let you in on more of our story too. Sweet Rome is a New Adult Companion Novel to Sweet Home — contains adult content, sexual situations and mature topics. Suited for ages 18 and up.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tillie Cole is a Northern girl through and through. She originates from a place called Teesside on that little but awesomely sunny (okay I exaggerate) Isle called Great Britain. She was brought up surrounded by her English rose mother -- a farmer's daughter, her crazy Scottish father, a savagely sarcastic sister and a multitude of rescue animals and horses.

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