The Sea Queen

Blurb

Calypso, Queen of the Seas, is mad. Spitting mad. Ghosts of the dead are fouling her waters. She wants this problem fixed, and she wants it fixed now. Rushing off in search of Hades, Lord of the Underworld, to demand answers, she’s soon shocked to discover him bound and standing trial before a jury of his peers—for nothing less than murder.

Calypso normally despises the beastly gods, all of them, but there’s something about seeing Hades bound as he is that gives her an evilly clever idea. Tired of being a virgin queen, she wishes to shed that boring image once and for all, and no one seems quite as fit for the task as the gorgeous and brooding Hades. Of course, there is the minor problem of murder to deal with, but Calypso is bound and determined to have her way.

And when a dark queen gets an idea, nothing and no one can stand in her way…

Review

This book was truly amazing! I have read everything this author has written and she still never ceases to amaze me. The Sea Queen is an enthralling love story between Calypso and Hades, a couple I would never have thought of but from the mind of Jovee Winters it is a masterpiece. As album over f twisted fairy tales I can only encourage all of you to read this book and hope that you enjoy it at least half as much as I did.

The Gilded Cage

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Passion that takes no prisoners, and love that tests the limits of ecstasy . . .
Fenn Lockwood comes alive in the shadows. Though he might have physically survived the kidnapping that stole his childhood, the trauma and pain he lived through have marked him forever. Now the only place where Fenn can be himself is within the walls of his private BDSM world—a place of erotic obsession, where desire isn't just captured . . . it's bound.

Hayden Thorne knows that behind Fenn's hardened exterior is a man worth fighting for. Yet to save him from the past that still haunts him, Hayden will have to abandon every inhibition she's ever had and venture into Fenn's intoxicatingly sensual world. Each tantalizing second she spends in Fenn's searing embrace is more delicious than the last and soon Hayden begins to think that she may never want to leave such torturous bliss . . .

Review

This book was HOT! I loved every second of it. The combination of Erotica, romance, and suspense was masterful. I went into this series not knowing what I would think only to be blown away. It has you biting your nails one minute then crying your eyes out the next, only to want to hug the characters by the next page. This story is a true page turner and I cannot wait for the next installment in this series. Lauren Smith just blew me away with this one!

Revenge Best Served Hot

Blurb

Sign: Virgo

He’s all business…until he’s all hers

Brody Flynn waited years to get his revenge on Douglass Shipping for his parents’ accidental deaths. Now the company is fumbling, profits are down, and it’s the perfect time for a hostile takeover. Vengeance. But the former CEO’s daughter Kate Douglass has other plans…

Kate’s been waiting for her chance to take on a real role at Douglass and prove to her family that she’s not the fragile piece of glass they all think she is. There’s no way she’ll give up without a fight. All she has to do is convince the gorgeous new CEO to hire her…and not fall for him.

But Brody was never supposed to feel attracted to the daughter of his enemy. He was never supposed to want her as hard as he does. And the only thing stronger than his hunger for revenge is his hunger for her…

Review

This book was Amazing. I loved the complicated mess that was their relationship. The book showed life can be messy and sometimes good can come out of tragedy. Brody definitely didn't have a clear path and I believe Kate was the perfect person to show him the way. I loved this couple' and I hope we get to see Seth's story sometime in the future.

Love on a Spring Morning

Blurb

Duplicity. Desire. Denial. They were doomed from the start.

Ryan Howard has zero interest in the movie being filmed in Pine Harbour or the high maintenance stars staying in the cottages at the end of his lane. He's just barely holding on to the raw remains of his life and the fantasy world being concocted around him is, as far as he's concerned, a complete waste of time and energy. The one bright light in his life is an intern on the set, Holly Cresinski, and their quiet conversations at the end of the day on his back porch.

Holly hates her life, too, which is entirely unfair because she’s blessed beyond measure. She’s at the top of her career--as film actress, Hope Creswell--and surrounded by people that mean well. But Ryan makes her laugh, and cry, and before she can find the words to explain her deception, he kisses her.


Review

I loved this book. I was so glad that Ryan got his own story. He deserved happiness after all that he had been through, and Holly was perfect for him and his children. I loved this story and cannot wait for the next in this series. I have truly fallen in love with the people of Pine Harbor. This is a stand novel but if you haven't read the previous books of this series I recommend you do so. You will fall in love with them too

Dearest Rogue

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HE CAN GUARD HER

Lady Phoebe Batten is pretty, vivacious, and yearning for a social life befitting the sister of a powerful duke. But because she is almost completely blind, her overprotective brother insists that she have an armed bodyguard by her side at all times-the very irritating Captain Trevillion.

FROM EVERY DANGER

Captain James Trevillion is proud, brooding, and cursed with a leg injury from his service in the King's dragoons. Yet he can still shoot and ride like the devil, so watching over the distracting Lady Phoebe should be no problem at all-until she's targeted by kidnappers.

BUT PASSION ITSELF

Caught in a deadly web of deceit, James must risk life and limb to save his charge from the lowest of cads-one who would force Lady Phoebe into a loveless marriage. But while they're confined to close quarters for her safekeeping, Phoebe begins to see the tender man beneath the soldier's hard exterior . . . and the possibility of a life-and love-she never imagined possible.

Review

This was simply an amazing story of love and intrigue. One woman's fight to prove that being blind did not make her, and the one man who saw her for who she was. But what do you do when society dictates that they can't be together, and will their love for each other be enough to keep her safe when danger lurks around the corner? I absolutely loved this story, was every thing a historical romance should be, love struggle, and a bit of daring. Phoebe is the type of woman we strive to be and James is the type of man we all dream of. I highly recommend this book to all historical romance lovers out there.

The Remmingtons: Love on the Record

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For NYPD detective Griffin Sark, it’s lust at first sight when fashion reporter Tessa Ramirez crashes into his life. But she’s also featuring him in a puff piece that he hates from the moment he first hears about it, and criticizing a woman’s job is never a great way to land a date. Opposites attract, wills clash and hearts (eventually) melt in this standalone romance.

Review

While this is a contemporary romance, it is definitely out of the normal for Zoe York. Where most of her novels (SEALs books not withstanding) are based in Canada, this novella takes place in NYC. However, that does not retract from the level of amazing that is this story. I absolutely loved this story, and really hope we hear more about this group in future books. I especially hope to find out about Daniel's, Griffen's partner, story. This was just one of many stories in this collection. Be sure to read them all as each is a wonderful story taking place in the same place.

The Remmingtons: Love Me, Love Me Not

Blurb

For Daisy Dickson, The Daisy Chain is more than just her namesake—it’s her entire life. Running a successful business has consumed her focus for years; especially since a major development company has started buying up her neighborhood, threatening her existence.
The last thing she needs is a man—even one as hot as Ben Wallace with a smile that just won’t quit and sexy dark eyes that see right through her defenses. Surely one coffee won’t hurt? And it might just be the distraction she needs to take her mind off her problems.
But when one date turns into two and a connection stronger than either of them ever expected, the reality of their lives and who they are, threatens to destroy everything—and this time there’s more than just their hearts at stake.

Review

This is my first time reading this author and I really loved the story. She really put a lot of emotion into it and made you feel as if you were right there experiencing everything with them. I really loved the couple in this story, I think that this novella fits right in to the Remmingtons from what I've read of the others so far.