UNDER THE MISTLETOE WITH ME (With Me In Seattle, #1.5) by Kristen Proby

Under The Mistletoe With Me by Kristen Proby
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Look I love Kristin Proby, but this felt like I was dropped in the middle of a story without much preamble. Yes, I read the first book in the series. But it was a while ago and I kind forgot who some of the players were and there are a lot of them in this family, so I got little lost.

I also knew where the story was going the moment the characters started talking about fertility issues.

I did love how Isaac took his wife away to reconnect. Most men get so caught up in the routine, that the thought to make things right with their spouse isn't on the forefront. The time at the cabin was sweet and them playing in the snow.



But, this will not deter me from reading the rest. It was a short Christmas story and I'm willing to see beyond it to move on to the other family members and more of their story.

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LOVE PLUS ONE (G-Man, #2) by Andrea Smith

Love Plus One by Andrea Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4.5 Hot G-Man Stars

Lindsey Dennison has had a hard time of it since her father took off after they found out he'd been using his position at Banion Pharmaceuticals to distribute drugs illegally. Her mother has fallen in love, married and had a child with the FBI agent, she met while they were both undercover and living different lives, now living in D.C. Lindsey has moved colleges to be closer to her family.

Something has changed for her Lindsay though. She's got an awful crush on her step father, Eric Slater's, partner Trace "Taz" Matthews. Taz is a hound dog. He only has sex for sport and relieve an itch. He doesn't do commitment, so when he finds himself attracted to his partner's twenty year old step daughter, his first instinct is to stay away. But he can't stop thinking about her. When he decides that they need to have sex to get it over with, he discovers something about Lindsey, he just can't handle.

Lindsey realizes she will never be with him and decides to give her friend from college Kyzer Stanfield a chance. Taz doesn't like this at all. His instincts tell him that something is off about Kyzer. But, Lindsey doesn't heed his advice, drawing her into trouble she never saw coming.

I realize Lindsey was young and inexperienced, but she did everything that Taz told her not to do, which led her into danger.

Taz and Lindsey were hot. I felt bad for all the things she had gone through and thought she was a really good daughter, step-daughter and friend when it came down to it. She was willing to put her life on hold. And when she was down and out, Taz did the same for her. Showing that he loved her and always wanted to be with her.



It was sad and sweet all at the same time.

I'm truly looking forward to Night Moves .

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DIAMOND GIRL (G-Man, #1) by Andrea Smith

Diamond Girl by Andrea Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4 Hawt Stars

Samantha "Sammie" Dennison was sixteen when she discovered she was pregnant by the town jock whom was probably too drunk to know he'd even slept with her. Eighteen years later, her daughter, Lindsey, has left for college and the "Empty Nest Syndrome" is in full effect. It doesn't help that her "rat bastard" of a husband, Jack, spends as little time away from her as possible.

On a whim Samantha starts to work out and in taking a pole dancing class, becomes Diamond Girl , a hot stripper at a gentlemen's club.



Diamond Girl aka Sunny, draws the attention of biker club member Slate.



There's something about Diamond Girl that draws Slate in. Soon they begin an affair, with Slate knowing she's married, but drawing a promise from her that she will never let her husband touch her unless it's absolutely necessary. The fact that he doesn't like touching her, means it won't be a problem until, Slate's private life and Sammie's real life collide.

Jack isn't a good husband in any way. He's abusive to the point of criminal. But Sammie's become stronger as she's gotten a taste of what real love is all about and her persona of Diamond Girl has helped her find herself.

Once Slate figures out that they are meant to be together, there is nothing that will keep him from his Diamond Girl.

I loved these two together. it was tough to know that Sammie let herself be so unhappy and abused by Jack for so many years. But I understand that she'd been so young when she was, basically, forced to marry Jack by her parents. Jack got a career and money out of. She just didn't know what a real relationship was supposed to be. It was tough to read sometimes because of the abuse. But I cheered for her when she stood up for herself and kind of out smarted Jack.

I think she should have been more honest with Lindsey about who her father was, but I respect that she tried to maintain the idea of the relationship they had with each other. Sammie was a good mom.



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SEXY IN STILETTOS (In Stilettos, #1) by Nana Malone

Sexy in Stilettos by Nana Malone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Sexy Hot Stars

I have purchased a few books by this author based on their descriptions, but this is the first time I've actually read her. I really liked this book. It was cute, quick to read and I liked the characters. Jaya's friends Micha and Ricca (what's with those names?) were fun and very different, which I liked about them.

I liked how Alec falling for her, though she was physically different from his usual type, was only an issue because she wasn't a bubble head. His step-mother, Adele, who'd raised him, liked Jaya right off because she was smart, direct and stood up for herself.

I loved how they had sex everywhere they could. Especially when they used it to mark off one of the items on her Thirty List (Things to do before she turned thirty).

Jaya's whole family seemed to be against her, when she spent all her time trying to be what they needed from her. Even he own father fires her in favor or her ex-fiance who was to marry her sister. No one seemed to understand that their actions had an impact on Jaya's self worth. So when Alec came into her life and was a breath of fresh air with his openness about his lack of commitment to anything, Jaya jumped at the chance to try something new.

Little did she know that open, carefree Alec was being just as dishonest with her as everyone but her best friends. But falling for the guy who says he's not staying around too long is a mistake, but she just can't help herself.

They had fun, it was fun to read and ultimately I can't wait to read the story of her two friend. Hopefully Jaya and Alec are just as prominent in their stories as they where in hers.

Fun, I will definitely read this author again.

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CLAIM (A Dangerous Man, #3) by Serena Grey

Claim by Serena Grey
My rating: 2 of 5 stars


ARC provided by author for an honest review.

I fluctuate a bit on my rating of this book for a couple of reasons. 89% of this novella is a recap of the first two novellas from David's point of view. Though I liked the first two books, I was anticipating what would happen next and didn't really get it. It was nice to get a recap, but I feel it was too long and David's point of view wasn't so shocking that it showed me any more insight into the story or him than I could have inferred from the first two books.

I'm still looking forward to the last book in the series, but I have to say I don't think this one was overly necessary, I'm sorry to say.



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A HERO'S PRIDE (Wounded Soldier, #1) by April Angel

A Hero's Pride by April Angel
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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RAID (Unfinished Heroes, #3) by Kristen Ashley

Raid by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Look, I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Kristen Ashley fan and I loved Raid and Hanna. But I have to say some of the angst and drama is gone from her books now that she's edited to death by the publishers.

The thing I love about her books is that they go into such depth, but don't feel like they go on too long. The drama and anxiety of one of the heroes or heroines being in danger or getting into trouble is palpable and was lost in this one. Yes, drama and danger came to Hannah, but the build up was gone from this book.

That being said, I loved how Hannah, all of a sudden, came on Raid's radar. I love how he was the moment he decided she was going to be his and never wavered from that. Hanna was a bit too timid for my liking and for a Kristen Ashley heroine. But she made up for it by sticking with the man she wanted, no matter what happened in their relationship.

Hannah's Grams, Mildred, was a hoot and her story made me cry.

Though this wasn't my favorite of the Kristin Ashley books, it wont deter me from reading anything in the future, especially the Chaos series.

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CREED (Unfinished Heroes, #2) by Kristen Ahsley

Creed by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Badass Stars

I can’t say this was my favorite Kristen Ashley book, but its close. I loved Creed and Sylvie’s very tragic story. She loved him from the time she was six years old, when she didn’t even know what that was. And the moment he realized what he had in Sylvie, she was his.



Horrible people and horrible circumstances kept them apart for sixteen year, both of them lonely, until they found each other again. She had good friends, but a small life. He had a family but was lonely for his Sylvie.



Once they found each other, they had it all.



So sweet.

Now on to Raid . The last in my Kristen Ashely marathon until she writes and releases more.


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SING (Songs of Submission, #7) by C.D. Reiss

Sing by C.D. Reiss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC provided by publisher through Netgalley for an honest review

I loved how Monica kept Jonathan engaged with their relationship and fighting by telling him how things would be between them. Describing their story. And what she said to Brad when she told him "He's not some boyfriend in a line of them," just made my heart swell.



Monica was willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice to keep him there, even if she wouldn't be with him in the end. That's real love. To be with someone when they aren't strong enough to fight for themselves, to stand by them in their darkest hour. Monica did that and Jonathan knew he could never let her go.

Declan... Ugh. So frustrating. Just when I thought he was a decent guy by staying around, we realize he's there to negotiate for himself and play a sick joke on Monica. So twisted and I get why Jonathan can't trust him.

Jessica, was just as twisted. I have no idea why she thought it was a good idea to hurt someone close to Jonathan. To send him over the edge to get money? She told Monica she loved him once, but I don't believe that's possible.

C.D. alludes to what's going on with Theresa in this book, but she just made me want more. I have to know what's going on with her. I can't wait for Spin .

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RESIST (Songs of Submission, #6) by C.D. Reiss

Resist by C.D. Reiss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jonathan and Monica... just WOW!

"Am I your's?"
"I own your ass and everything it's attached to, please."



"It's simple. His belt is for holding up his pants, binding me, and hurting me. His body, any part of it, is to give me pleasure and pain. If he gives any other woman either of those things with his body or any clothing accessory, it's cheating."

"You're not the boss of me"



"What are you drinking?"
"Piss and vinegar."

I loved that Monica was so strong and tough in this book. She was willing to do whatever it took to protect Jonathan, even if he didn't want it. Jessica, on the other hand, went from a manipulative bitch to insane, in order to get what she wanted.

I loved Margie, one of the many sisters. I loved her reaction to meeting Monica, and that she realized the just because Monica liked the pain the Jonathan gave her, it didn't make her doormat.

The ending had my heart pounding.

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GAMES OF THE HEART (The 'Burg, #4) by Kristen Ashley

Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was probably my favorite of this series because it was so well rounded. Being told from two different couples point of view. I loved Joe in At Peace as the best Alpha male in the series, the story of these characters was the sweetest.

Ressee and Fin, Mike and Dusty (who has the best name by the way, were a great story to read. Loved it!

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GOLDEN TRAIL (The 'Burg, #3) by Kristen Ashley

Golden Trail by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gosh I love Kristen Ashely books.

This was slightly different as it was told entirely from Layne's (a male's) point of view. This is also one of the first books, where I can remember that the female lead in the story didn't get into any physical harm drama during the bookI was very very unhappy with the Merrick men and how they handled things with Rocky.

Layne's son's Jasper and Tripp were amazing boys. They were like their father, strong and caring.

This was a really good KA story.

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AT PEACE (The 'Burg, #2) by Kristen Ashely

At Peace by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was just all kinds of awesome.



Dang I love me some Kristen Ahsley. Joe was all alpha-male, hot and using few words to get his point across. Vi was strong, a good mom and all around righteous.

I can't wait for a story with Benny and Frankie.

On to Golden Trail in my Kristen Ashely marathon.

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FOR YOU (The 'Burg, #1) by Kristen Ashley

For You by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Feb and Colt ROCK!

Nothing like and Alpha Males with a badge, who can protect you. Mmmmmm.

I love Kristen Ashely. I'm missing Colorado a bit, but that's okay. I'll be back soon with another Kristen Ashely fantastic book. On to At Peace on my Kristen Ashley Marathon.

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