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renee_conoulty's review
4.0
With sixteen short stories, each written by a different author, there will be something for everyone in this collection. The stories range from sweet to sexy and include a variety of romance sub-genres. Each story is the perfect length to read in one sitting. Lots of new to me authors who I'll be keeping an eye out for in the future.
becsa's review
3.0
This is a set of books by a group of Australian authors that vary in hotness levels and styles of writing.
I found that some I enjoyed more than others but overall they were good stories. I've tried to give a little summary of each of the books without any spoilers for the readers!
1) Love Through Time by Michelle Somers
Dee Bryan will do what it takes to save her sister, Lucy, from being kidnapped. Her former boyfriend Colt Callaghan will do what he can to protect her as he is still in love with her but when Dee goes back to the past to change things it's clear she can't outrun everything.
2) Operation Marriage Restoration by Charmaine Ross
When Nancy goes to her husband Mike's office in an attempt to revitalize their marriage hilarious things happen that will leave the reader laughing along!
3) One Thing on Her Mind by Sandra Damevski
Simon and Grace are attending the wedding of friends of theirs and all of them work together although Grace doesn't recognize Simon. Simon, who works in the lab, has had his eye on Grace for a long time and jumps on the chance to make her his.
4) Knight in Shining Combat Boots by Savannah Blaize
Harrison Blake is a former soldier and when he disarms a man with a knife on the subway he receives gratitude from Laura Moretto, whom he saved. As the attraction between Laura and Harrison meets he walks away from her knowing she is leaving the next day and he is after more than one night.
5) Unfreezing Lucy by Kim Clearly
Lucy Wilks has a frozen heart due to having her heart broken by her ex-boyfriend Tony. She is currenlty being pursued by Chief Engineer Simon Dubois whom she keeps turning down. Yet when she realizes that Simon is in danger will she realize how much he means to her?
6) Love Interrupted by Lauren James
Ryan Harper is a firefighter and in love with his ex-girlfriend Callie O'Connor who is a cop. Yet when Callie is shot in the line of duty, Ryan is not sure he can be with her while she is out there risking her life due to his own past and losing someone. Can Ryan get over his fear of losing Callie to make it work again?
7) Beyond A Glance by Bridget Kaye
Chloe Roberts is a property manager who works for Henry Walsh. When an upcoming project brings her face to face with Jake Parker she can't deny the attraction she has for him but his cold demeanor leaves Chloe defending tenant Maria. Yet when Chloe learns about Jake's past will she give him a chance to experience love?
8) Return to Redwood Valley by Jess Devine
10 years ago Mikayla's twin brother Tom died in an accident and she heads back to Redwood Valley on what would have been his 30th birthday to go camping with is closest friends. Hamish was Tom's best friend and has been missing Mikayla but will she have missed him?
9) The Puella in a Toga by Josie Chiara Caporetto
In Rome in 48 BC Marcus Antonius has been invited by Brutus Tiberius to attend a slave auction, which he does reluctantly. Yet when he gets there he sees a woman named Petronia who catches his attention but will he be able to save her from what's to come?
10) The Marriage Bargain by Maggie-Ann Smith
Adrianna Rossi has just buried her Nonno who has left her in debt. Adrianna and her son Leo are in dire circumstances when her ex-boyfriend, Matteo comes back. But when Matteo comes back he sees that secrets have been kept from him and how far will he go to take what he believes is his?
11) Skin on Skin by Andra Ashe
Daniel has been having nightly erotic fantasies while he sleeps. Lilin's own life force is replenished with orgasms as men sleep but when she finds her attraction to Daniel too much, how much will she give up for a chance to be with him?
12) Brave in Love by Dora Bramden
Portia is on board the boat that her father built stranded in the middle of the ocean with a shark circling around waiting for it's next meal. The life and death scenario gives her time to reflect on the past and how much she misses her ex-boyfriend, Geoffrey and how she could use a chance to apologize for what went wrong.
13) A Light in The Snow by Samara Parish
On January 3, 1815 in Abingdon, England, Daniel wacthes Charlotte Reyland from outside. He will not forget how she broke his heart and will use the woman his mom wants him to marry, Lady Philippa Ashburton to make Charlotte jealous and learn why she left him.
14) A Mate at Last by Fiona Miers
Tierra Lyons has just got the last of her sisters mated off when she meets someone who could be the man she has been waiting for but she panics and leaves. When Reginald comes back will Teirra allow herself her own happily ever after?
15) Moving On, Backwards by Fiona Miers
When Mrs. Margaret Turner discovers that her husband has been cheating on her she destroys some of his precious ties and other items. When her lawyer ends up being Jeremy Myers, the first man to cheat on her will she believe that time has changed him or will she put herself first and stay away from all cheaters?
16) Tree of Love by Cassandra O'Leary
10 years ago Natalie Bianchi kissed Dan Mancini but then he dropped out of school and disappeared. When he comes back into town will Natalie realize how much she has missed him or is the engagement ring on her hand going to prevent her from being truly happy?
Reviewed for KFA
I found that some I enjoyed more than others but overall they were good stories. I've tried to give a little summary of each of the books without any spoilers for the readers!
1) Love Through Time by Michelle Somers
Dee Bryan will do what it takes to save her sister, Lucy, from being kidnapped. Her former boyfriend Colt Callaghan will do what he can to protect her as he is still in love with her but when Dee goes back to the past to change things it's clear she can't outrun everything.
2) Operation Marriage Restoration by Charmaine Ross
When Nancy goes to her husband Mike's office in an attempt to revitalize their marriage hilarious things happen that will leave the reader laughing along!
3) One Thing on Her Mind by Sandra Damevski
Simon and Grace are attending the wedding of friends of theirs and all of them work together although Grace doesn't recognize Simon. Simon, who works in the lab, has had his eye on Grace for a long time and jumps on the chance to make her his.
4) Knight in Shining Combat Boots by Savannah Blaize
Harrison Blake is a former soldier and when he disarms a man with a knife on the subway he receives gratitude from Laura Moretto, whom he saved. As the attraction between Laura and Harrison meets he walks away from her knowing she is leaving the next day and he is after more than one night.
5) Unfreezing Lucy by Kim Clearly
Lucy Wilks has a frozen heart due to having her heart broken by her ex-boyfriend Tony. She is currenlty being pursued by Chief Engineer Simon Dubois whom she keeps turning down. Yet when she realizes that Simon is in danger will she realize how much he means to her?
6) Love Interrupted by Lauren James
Ryan Harper is a firefighter and in love with his ex-girlfriend Callie O'Connor who is a cop. Yet when Callie is shot in the line of duty, Ryan is not sure he can be with her while she is out there risking her life due to his own past and losing someone. Can Ryan get over his fear of losing Callie to make it work again?
7) Beyond A Glance by Bridget Kaye
Chloe Roberts is a property manager who works for Henry Walsh. When an upcoming project brings her face to face with Jake Parker she can't deny the attraction she has for him but his cold demeanor leaves Chloe defending tenant Maria. Yet when Chloe learns about Jake's past will she give him a chance to experience love?
8) Return to Redwood Valley by Jess Devine
10 years ago Mikayla's twin brother Tom died in an accident and she heads back to Redwood Valley on what would have been his 30th birthday to go camping with is closest friends. Hamish was Tom's best friend and has been missing Mikayla but will she have missed him?
9) The Puella in a Toga by Josie Chiara Caporetto
In Rome in 48 BC Marcus Antonius has been invited by Brutus Tiberius to attend a slave auction, which he does reluctantly. Yet when he gets there he sees a woman named Petronia who catches his attention but will he be able to save her from what's to come?
10) The Marriage Bargain by Maggie-Ann Smith
Adrianna Rossi has just buried her Nonno who has left her in debt. Adrianna and her son Leo are in dire circumstances when her ex-boyfriend, Matteo comes back. But when Matteo comes back he sees that secrets have been kept from him and how far will he go to take what he believes is his?
11) Skin on Skin by Andra Ashe
Daniel has been having nightly erotic fantasies while he sleeps. Lilin's own life force is replenished with orgasms as men sleep but when she finds her attraction to Daniel too much, how much will she give up for a chance to be with him?
12) Brave in Love by Dora Bramden
Portia is on board the boat that her father built stranded in the middle of the ocean with a shark circling around waiting for it's next meal. The life and death scenario gives her time to reflect on the past and how much she misses her ex-boyfriend, Geoffrey and how she could use a chance to apologize for what went wrong.
13) A Light in The Snow by Samara Parish
On January 3, 1815 in Abingdon, England, Daniel wacthes Charlotte Reyland from outside. He will not forget how she broke his heart and will use the woman his mom wants him to marry, Lady Philippa Ashburton to make Charlotte jealous and learn why she left him.
14) A Mate at Last by Fiona Miers
Tierra Lyons has just got the last of her sisters mated off when she meets someone who could be the man she has been waiting for but she panics and leaves. When Reginald comes back will Teirra allow herself her own happily ever after?
15) Moving On, Backwards by Fiona Miers
When Mrs. Margaret Turner discovers that her husband has been cheating on her she destroys some of his precious ties and other items. When her lawyer ends up being Jeremy Myers, the first man to cheat on her will she believe that time has changed him or will she put herself first and stay away from all cheaters?
16) Tree of Love by Cassandra O'Leary
10 years ago Natalie Bianchi kissed Dan Mancini but then he dropped out of school and disappeared. When he comes back into town will Natalie realize how much she has missed him or is the engagement ring on her hand going to prevent her from being truly happy?
Reviewed for KFA
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