by Jasmyn | Jul 3, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
I loved these characters. The interactions between Maddie Kingston and her “rival” Nick Holter really made this book sing. You can tell right away from the bachelor’s auction that they have some chemistry, some pent up emotions, and a looong history.
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to “win” the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She’ll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story – looming over the families like an oncoming storm – but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn’t really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie’s company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick’s grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Heart and Sole (Kingston Family #1)
Author: Miranda Liasson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Getting even.
One step at a time…
Maddie Kingston just walked away from everything in order to take over her family’s struggling shoe business. And she’s in some serious trouble. The majority of the company’s shares have been bought out by none other than Maddie’s ex-boyfriend, self-made billionaire Nick Holter. Now Maddie needs his help…even if it means buying Nick from a charity bachelor auction.
After the Kingstons destroyed his grandfather’s career, Nick vowed to take over their company. He’s inches from victory when he finds himself bought and paid for…by his sexy ex-girlfriend who’s hell-bent on saving her family’s company. Between their families’ feud and their own unfinished business, tempers – and emotions – run hot. Too hot.
Because kissing with the enemy is a guaranteed shoe-in for trouble…
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by Jasmyn | Jul 1, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
This second-chance romance hit all the feels for me. Rafael and his best friend fell in love with the same woman when they were just kids. Now, his best friend is dead, and Isobel is a widow. But she’s still off-limits. Rafael swore to look after her and make sure she was OK, and he has other, more personal reasons to keep his distance.
Isobel still has dreams of having a family. She refuses to accept that those dreams disappeared when her husband died. So she sets her sight on Rafael as her baby daddy – not husband. Their two worlds collide when Rafael decides to take her up on her offer – with conditions. They have to “date” first to make sure it’s what she really wants.
Watching these two get to know each other all over again was quite entertaining. Rafael is quite wealthy and Isobel sees him as a playboy. But there’s a lot more to him than that, and he’s going to show her. But he still knows that it’s all for nothing – he will never be able to give her what she really wants.
There were so many small moments and touching acts between these two. They fall in love slowly and deeply. They have to come to terms with a lot of issues from their pasts, and at times it almost drives them apart. Nina Croft didn’t disappoint with her characters and their story in this one.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: The Spaniard’s Kiss
Author: Nina Croft
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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One moment
will change their friendship forever…
Widow Isobel Sinclair knows it’s time to move on, and she believes the next chapter in her life involves a baby. All she needs is a man to help her with the finer details. Unfortunately, right now the only man in her life is her husband’s best friend, Rafael Sanchez. And an incredibly wealthy, super-hot player is not exactly family material.
That’s okay since she wants a baby sans the husband part.
Billionaire playboy Rafael has carefully hidden his longing for Isobel over the years. He’s wanted her from the moment they met. When desire sparks between them, Rafael faces a choice beyond imagining: give Isobel what she wants…or lose her forever. He has a good reason why a child can’t be in his future, but telling Isobel the truth could destroy everything.
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by Jasmyn | Jun 26, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
Love Changes Everything is a cute and sweet romance spanning two continents. With lots of chance meetings and crazy coincidences, it was a really fun story to read. Kate and Jane were a wonderful pair of best friends and a good example of how people with very different personalities can be the perfect friend for each other.
It all starts with a trip to New York, which is a big change for two young women living in a small village in England. Love is found, love is lost, and then it resurfaces in a surprising manner. While I had a couple of the surprises figured out ahead of time, they were still fun to read. The author found the perfect way to bring the story full circle, give me more than one happy ending, and tie up loose ends, leaving me very happy at the end of the book.
I wish the book had been edited a little better. There were numerous errors that sometimes made it hard to read. It seemed to do a disservice to the heartwarming story. I would have also liked to see more of the actual dialog. I feel like the author told me what people talked about instead of letting me see what they said.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Love Changes Everything
Author: Rose Finch
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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A cosy and heartwarming story of love and friendship. Kate doesn’t like change, but life has some surprises in store for her.Jane loves adventure and wants to live a more exciting life than what their small country village can offer her. The two friends are about to discover how love can truly change everything when you least expect it.
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