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samrushingbooks's review
5.0
This review is only for One Night Wife by Kelly Walker. It is the backstory for Ian, whose full-length book will be coming soon enough. Anyway, Ian is about to be deployed and so takes up a friend's offer for a companion for the evening, only to learn that she is someone he knows--someone he had a crush on for a while. A quick decision leads to an even quicker marriage. Fast forward to almost a year later and a lot of things have changed, and Ian is coming home hoping to find his one night wife still waiting for him, but I'm sure that meeting will take place when the novel comes around. This little story was just enough to whet my appetite, and now I'm really looking forward to reading more. I absolutely love the Chadwell Hearts series, and this story was no exception.
beckyrendon's review
4.0
Tons of fun
Be careful your TBR list is going to double after reading this collection. I bought it because several of my favorite authors are in here but now I have some new authors to Amazon stalk.
Enjoy
Be careful your TBR list is going to double after reading this collection. I bought it because several of my favorite authors are in here but now I have some new authors to Amazon stalk.
Enjoy
michalice's review
5.0
I got this book the day of release, and it was for one story alone, One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin. I am a huge fan of Heidi's and I have a few anthologies that I have purchased for her book alone, but for me One Night with Harrison was a book I could not miss out on. I have no idea why it's taken me so long to get this review out, I even had to check as I was pretty sure I'd already written it.
One Night with Harrison gives us the history of Harrison and how he ended up with Alicia turning up at his doorstep with a baby in tow. When we first meet Alicia in this story, it's made quite clear what her intention is, and what she wants from Harrison., who has no idea what it about to happen.
Alicia is a crazy piece of work, she is obsessed with Harrison and the only thing she wants from him is a baby, and as we learn later on in the series even this does not last long. Seeing how her mind works and what makes her tick definitely makes for a creepy read, and I honestly wanted to just put a stop to it all and tell her to get herself together and act like a civilized human being.
My heart broke for Harrison, Seeing what he went through without any way of stopping in was heartbreaking, and I really do sympathize for anyone who has had to go through this traumatic experience.
Final Verdict
Heidi has done a great job of making you feel emotionally connected to this story, feeling hate and sorrow for the characters. One Night with Harrison is a great addition to the series and is a must read for any fans of The Beaumont Series.
One Night with Harrison gives us the history of Harrison and how he ended up with Alicia turning up at his doorstep with a baby in tow. When we first meet Alicia in this story, it's made quite clear what her intention is, and what she wants from Harrison., who has no idea what it about to happen.
This is my one chance to show Harrison James that I'm worth his time, even if my therapist disagrees.
Alicia is a crazy piece of work, she is obsessed with Harrison and the only thing she wants from him is a baby, and as we learn later on in the series even this does not last long. Seeing how her mind works and what makes her tick definitely makes for a creepy read, and I honestly wanted to just put a stop to it all and tell her to get herself together and act like a civilized human being.
My heart broke for Harrison, Seeing what he went through without any way of stopping in was heartbreaking, and I really do sympathize for anyone who has had to go through this traumatic experience.
Final Verdict
Heidi has done a great job of making you feel emotionally connected to this story, feeling hate and sorrow for the characters. One Night with Harrison is a great addition to the series and is a must read for any fans of The Beaumont Series.
cherryredsreads's review
5.0
My Review is on Steph Nuss's "Surprised by You".
Yes! We get introduced to the upcoming characters in her next installment in the Love in The City Series!
Tessa & Justin are one hot couple.
Um, Steph totally thru me for a loop with this sexy short story. Let's just say it is a nice teaser and full of surprises...
Damn....You get us good Steph!
Loved how Steph takes us right where book#3 left off and sets us up for what is to come with this couple in "Cherished by You (Love in the City #4). The whole gang is back for a bit..but only a bit.
Justin.....yum!
I need more, like I really need more and I will patiently wait for it... sort of.
"It's really not fair that women can have multiple orgasms." - Justin to Tessa
Um yes Tessa you are one lucky lady. It's all I am going to say. You must read to find out what happens and you will not want to miss out. Believe me Steph's sexy writing is on fire.
Go get this Collection and get that Large cold glass of ice water ready to keep cool while reading all these hot amazing shorts from all these fabulous authors!
Don't miss out!
5 Cherries Popped
smbmar's review
5.0
Alicia's character is easier for readers to relate to at the beginning of the story. Who hasn't dreamed of winning a contest to meet your favorite band member at least once in your lifetime?!? Her main goal in life is to meet and spend some time with Harrison James, the drummer for 4225 West. She's sure that he will see that Alicia would make the perfect partner for Harrison's rock star life. Her do's and don't for meeting her man are so creative!
Harrison has finally found someone truly interest in him. But is his lucky fan what he thinks she is?
As always, Heidi's books are steamy with some humor and drama thrown in. Her characters are interesting and relatable. The storyline keeps you hooked. If you are looking to start the series or any of Heidi's books, this is the perfect start. You won't be disappointed!!!!!
Harrison has finally found someone truly interest in him. But is his lucky fan what he thinks she is?
As always, Heidi's books are steamy with some humor and drama thrown in. Her characters are interesting and relatable. The storyline keeps you hooked. If you are looking to start the series or any of Heidi's books, this is the perfect start. You won't be disappointed!!!!!
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
One Night with Harrison
Oh Harrison how I've missed you. We finally get the details of the night that Harrison met Quinn's mother. I loved reading more about Harrison and what he was thinking back then. I almost wanted to punch her in the throat, but then there would be no Quinn. I'm glad Heidi decided to write this story, but it makes me miss Harrison!
Before the Wreckage
This is the prequel to From the Wreckage. I'm a huge Melissa Collins fan but I've only read her M/M novels. She is a wonderful author and I’m very excited to read the rest of Grace and David's story. They haven't seen each other in 18 years and they still think about the night that David saved Grace from a fire. They have both wondered what each other looks like, and what they might be doing. On night, David sees a woman and he knows it's her! This was just a tease from Melissa, but oh what a great tease! I can't wait for From the Wreckage.
Oh Harrison how I've missed you. We finally get the details of the night that Harrison met Quinn's mother. I loved reading more about Harrison and what he was thinking back then. I almost wanted to punch her in the throat, but then there would be no Quinn. I'm glad Heidi decided to write this story, but it makes me miss Harrison!
Before the Wreckage
This is the prequel to From the Wreckage. I'm a huge Melissa Collins fan but I've only read her M/M novels. She is a wonderful author and I’m very excited to read the rest of Grace and David's story. They haven't seen each other in 18 years and they still think about the night that David saved Grace from a fire. They have both wondered what each other looks like, and what they might be doing. On night, David sees a woman and he knows it's her! This was just a tease from Melissa, but oh what a great tease! I can't wait for From the Wreckage.
lovehollyxx's review
5.0
For me, the ONE anthology is perfect for when you just fancy a quickie in between books. Last night I curled up with my Kindle app, and experianced three one-night stands, all without breaking a sweat (or taking my eyes off the screen!).
Blind Date by Emma Hart - It's no secret that I love books by Emma Hart, and this short and incredibly sexy story was no different! Dayuuuum! I think her character, Bee, said it best, "holy fucking ovary boom." I definitely want to explore more from Bee, Carter Hughes, and his tie. So. Damn. Sexy. 4.5 Stars
One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin - I absolutely LOVE Heidi McLaughlin's Beaumont series, and Harrison James has always been my favourite of her characters. This sexy short, I loved, all while feeling like I shouldn't, once I finally remembered who Alicia was!! But seriously, hotness overload, and Harrison--how could I not love it? 5 Stars
Lucky by JM Darhower - I'm ashamed to say that this was my first taste of JM Darhower's writing, but it most definitely won't be my last! Wow! Talk about addicting!! And that sneaky twist at the end... It left me desperate for more, which lucky for us (see what i did there?), we will get in future release, Twenty To Life. I can't wait!!! 5 Stars
Overall thoughts? This bundle of sexy, teasing stories is well worth the bargain pricetag of 99c. And the three stories i've read so far? They get an overall rating of 5 fantastic stars!!
Blind Date by Emma Hart - It's no secret that I love books by Emma Hart, and this short and incredibly sexy story was no different! Dayuuuum! I think her character, Bee, said it best, "holy fucking ovary boom." I definitely want to explore more from Bee, Carter Hughes, and his tie. So. Damn. Sexy. 4.5 Stars
One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin - I absolutely LOVE Heidi McLaughlin's Beaumont series, and Harrison James has always been my favourite of her characters. This sexy short, I loved, all while feeling like I shouldn't, once I finally remembered who Alicia was!! But seriously, hotness overload, and Harrison--how could I not love it? 5 Stars
Lucky by JM Darhower - I'm ashamed to say that this was my first taste of JM Darhower's writing, but it most definitely won't be my last! Wow! Talk about addicting!! And that sneaky twist at the end... It left me desperate for more, which lucky for us (see what i did there?), we will get in future release, Twenty To Life. I can't wait!!! 5 Stars
Overall thoughts? This bundle of sexy, teasing stories is well worth the bargain pricetag of 99c. And the three stories i've read so far? They get an overall rating of 5 fantastic stars!!
denizyildiz's review
3.0
A bag of mixed goodies. I expected all short stories, but most of these were excerpts.
It was fun to get to know new authors and there are several books I can't wait to get my hands on.
Blind Date by Emma Hart ~ 3 Stars
Short but sizzling. Simple story- well not so much a story line but just smut- mind you, it's very hot- so hot! I want more
One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin ~ 3.5 Stars
What?! OMG! This is soooo... Crazy? I can't believe the story line! Defo gonna have to read more
A Vegas Love by Jillian Dodd ~ 4 Stars
Smutilious and I want more! so going to read the entire book!!
Lucky by JM Darhower ~ 4 Stars
Thought totally predictable- i was riveted! Well written, entertaining, sizzling and left me wanting much more. Basically my biggest issue with this? It's to damn short!
One Taste by LP Dover ~ 2 Stars??
If I would base this simply on the plot... It would be 1.5stars But i like the writing style and I kinda liked Luke.... I didn't however think much of Lara She is the walking cliche heroine that I guess goes with that cliche plot... I was annoyed by how flakey she was-She was oh so determined not to go there... And then she faltered in 2sec flat
Before the Wreckage by Melissa Collins ~ 2.5 Stars
I am not sure what to rate this. It's well written, but the story - well the romance in particular is just not my thing. It's too predictably clinche and -well for lack of a better explanation- too romancy. So I guess round 2.5 Stars?
Hold It Against Me by Alivia Anders ~ 3 Stars
Never read anything by Anders before. This was entertaining, but I am not sure if I would read more...
Prelude by Anna Cruise ~ 3.5 Stars
This has Cruise written all over it. It's totally her MO and I really enjoyed it. Definitely will read Interlude when it's published!
Thou Shall Not Fall in Love by AO Peart ~ 4 Stars
In one word: smutilicious Basically not much of a plot or anything - but who cares? It's hawt and mega entertaining 4 guilty pleasure stars"
Quintessence by Cameo Renae ~ 2 Stars
Gotta say first up; it's well written The low rating is for the usual usual PNR thingy -in fact I kept thinking I read it before..
A Frigid Encounter by Jennifer Foor ~ 1.5 Stars
My biggest issue with this: I didn't like the writing style I found this terribly boring most of the time, even though I like the idea behind this The smut? So not my thing as well
One Night Wife by Kelly Walker ~ 2 Stars
Not bad but just not for me
Only Once by Julia Crane ~ 2 Stars
Ok so this might not be politically correct BUT while I am aware that this is suppose to be touching and all that , I couldn't find myself giving a toot. Too predicable too cliche - just not my thing
A Night Worth Dying For by Lizzy Ford ~ 3.5 Stars
Gritty, smutty and dark- really enjoyed this one!"
Finding Skye by Morgan Black ~ 3 Stars
Well told, but a tad too melodramatic for me. I might read the novel... Not quite sure yet
Shattering all the Rules by Savannah Rylan ~ 2 Stars
In one word? It's ok Not bad, but not amazing either. Basically rather usual usual. More or less only smut, not bad smut but not memorable either
Press Your Luck by SE Anderson ~ 3 Stars
m/m romances are just not my thing even if they are well written
Surprised by You by Steph Nuss ~ 2.5 Stars
I haven't read any of the Love I'm the city novels- so I found I couldn't connect to this one The character building was too cliche and didn't work for me. Don't think I will read the series.
It was fun to get to know new authors and there are several books I can't wait to get my hands on.
Blind Date by Emma Hart ~ 3 Stars
Short but sizzling. Simple story- well not so much a story line but just smut- mind you, it's very hot- so hot! I want more
One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin ~ 3.5 Stars
What?! OMG! This is soooo... Crazy? I can't believe the story line! Defo gonna have to read more
A Vegas Love by Jillian Dodd ~ 4 Stars
Smutilious and I want more! so going to read the entire book!!
Lucky by JM Darhower ~ 4 Stars
Thought totally predictable- i was riveted! Well written, entertaining, sizzling and left me wanting much more. Basically my biggest issue with this? It's to damn short!
One Taste by LP Dover ~ 2 Stars??
If I would base this simply on the plot... It would be 1.5stars But i like the writing style and I kinda liked Luke.... I didn't however think much of Lara She is the walking cliche heroine that I guess goes with that cliche plot... I was annoyed by how flakey she was-She was oh so determined not to go there... And then she faltered in 2sec flat
Before the Wreckage by Melissa Collins ~ 2.5 Stars
I am not sure what to rate this. It's well written, but the story - well the romance in particular is just not my thing. It's too predictably clinche and -well for lack of a better explanation- too romancy. So I guess round 2.5 Stars?
Hold It Against Me by Alivia Anders ~ 3 Stars
Never read anything by Anders before. This was entertaining, but I am not sure if I would read more...
Prelude by Anna Cruise ~ 3.5 Stars
This has Cruise written all over it. It's totally her MO and I really enjoyed it. Definitely will read Interlude when it's published!
Thou Shall Not Fall in Love by AO Peart ~ 4 Stars
In one word: smutilicious Basically not much of a plot or anything - but who cares? It's hawt and mega entertaining 4 guilty pleasure stars"
Quintessence by Cameo Renae ~ 2 Stars
Gotta say first up; it's well written The low rating is for the usual usual PNR thingy -in fact I kept thinking I read it before..
A Frigid Encounter by Jennifer Foor ~ 1.5 Stars
My biggest issue with this: I didn't like the writing style I found this terribly boring most of the time, even though I like the idea behind this The smut? So not my thing as well
One Night Wife by Kelly Walker ~ 2 Stars
Not bad but just not for me
Only Once by Julia Crane ~ 2 Stars
Ok so this might not be politically correct BUT while I am aware that this is suppose to be touching and all that , I couldn't find myself giving a toot. Too predicable too cliche - just not my thing
A Night Worth Dying For by Lizzy Ford ~ 3.5 Stars
Gritty, smutty and dark- really enjoyed this one!"
Finding Skye by Morgan Black ~ 3 Stars
Well told, but a tad too melodramatic for me. I might read the novel... Not quite sure yet
Shattering all the Rules by Savannah Rylan ~ 2 Stars
In one word? It's ok Not bad, but not amazing either. Basically rather usual usual. More or less only smut, not bad smut but not memorable either
Press Your Luck by SE Anderson ~ 3 Stars
m/m romances are just not my thing even if they are well written
Surprised by You by Steph Nuss ~ 2.5 Stars
I haven't read any of the Love I'm the city novels- so I found I couldn't connect to this one The character building was too cliche and didn't work for me. Don't think I will read the series.
fictioncourt's review
5.0
ARC was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
: : REVIEW FOR LUCKY BY J.M. DARHOWER : :
5 lucky stars!
"In another life, maybe this could’ve meant something."
SHE DID IT AGAIN PEOPLE! This tiny prequel is the introduction to her upcoming standalone [b:Twenty to Life|26197289|Twenty to Life|J.M. Darhower|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|46173000], the Mafia Queen's new mafia book! This book features Maddalena Bazzoli the only daughter of notorious mob boss Camillo Bazzoli and her arranged marriage with her father's choice, the rival family, in order to merge the two powerful families together.
This is an arrangement; it's that simple. You'll do your part, and that's that. It means nothing.
This was hot and mysterious just enough to hint at the epicness to follow.
"I'm getting married to a man I don't love."
"I'm not supposed to. It's not about love. Doesn't matter how I feel about it."
This tiny novella was explosive! If there's one person to put a unique story together is her and I can't wait for this book, THAT ENDING!!!
: : REVIEW FOR LUCKY BY J.M. DARHOWER : :
5 lucky stars!
"In another life, maybe this could’ve meant something."
SHE DID IT AGAIN PEOPLE! This tiny prequel is the introduction to her upcoming standalone [b:Twenty to Life|26197289|Twenty to Life|J.M. Darhower|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|46173000], the Mafia Queen's new mafia book! This book features Maddalena Bazzoli the only daughter of notorious mob boss Camillo Bazzoli and her arranged marriage with her father's choice, the rival family, in order to merge the two powerful families together.
This is an arrangement; it's that simple. You'll do your part, and that's that. It means nothing.
This was hot and mysterious just enough to hint at the epicness to follow.
"I'm getting married to a man I don't love."
"I'm not supposed to. It's not about love. Doesn't matter how I feel about it."
This tiny novella was explosive! If there's one person to put a unique story together is her and I can't wait for this book, THAT ENDING!!!