Against the Fire by Kat Martin

Goodreads Description:

You can't fight what you can't see. And Gabriel Raines can't be sure just who's setting the fires in his new real-estate development. When two fires hit back-to-back, he knows it's personal, but any number of competitors or ex-employees could be the arsonist.

The police suspect Angel Ramirez, a local teen who's been in trouble before. But Mattie Baker, a volunteer at the Family Abuse center, just can't believe the kid she's been working with would go back to his delinquent ways.

Determined to convince Gabe that she's right, Mattie must get close to him and find out who's putting their neighborhood in jeopardy. And just as the arsonist's flames continue to burn, they find a heat developing between them. It might just turn into a full-fledged fire…if they can survive long enough.

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My Review:

I enjoyed this book a lot more then the first and I highly enjoyed the first.  You can see, or at least I could, the difference an evolution of the writer from Book one to Book two.  I thought the story was a lot more solid and the plot was perfectly paced and laid out.  The one issue I had with the first book was it seemed to be all over the place at some points.  This book had none of those issues.  The mystery was awesome and kept you guessing till the near end.  The romance was realistic but hot and powerfully emotional.  I also enjoyed the two for one romance. You got Gabe and his Foreman Sam both falling in love!  I've never been a big contemporary romance fan but Kat Martin is making me love Contemporary!  I highly recommend!

Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods

Goodreads Description:

In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O'Brien and Mack Franklin's "not dating" claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie's thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. 

But O'Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie's rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter --- especially when Mack's former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie's definitely up to the challenge ... as long as Mack's right there by her side.

My Rating: 3 out of 5

My Review:

This book brought out a lot of emotions in me.  I found myself crying a few times.  The story is heart retching but romantic an sweet.  I was very happy with the ending.  The only reason it gets a 3 out of 5 is because the whole what if he doesn't love me or the what if I show my emotions to him and he hurts me worries get a little over done and annoying.  It could of been so much better if there was less whining from Suzie about how Mack felt about her!

Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods

Goodreads Description:

Jess O’Brien has overcome a lot — the challenges of attention deficit disorder, the near bankruptcy of her beloved Inn at Eagle Point and her self-perception as a screwup in a family of overachievers. Now she’s ready to share the future with a man. Her friends persuade her to join a dating service — but she gets no takers! Which is fine with her childhood friend, psychologist Will Lincoln, who’s already chosen the perfect man for Jess: himself.

Will has loved Jess practically forever. He knows her faults and her strengths. But for all Will’s sincerity and charm, Jess fears he views her as some psychological case study. With her family and the town of Chesapeake Shores behind him, Will finally makes his case. But is it enough to convince Jess to take the risk of a lifetime?

My Rating: 3 out of 5

My Review:

I read this a while ago and just realized I never reviewed.  I enjoyed the book but it wasn't fantastic.  The romance was good but not more then average.  I thought the plot could have been stronger as well.  All in all a good book but nothing to write home about!

(Sorry so short but I read it awhile ago and just now figured out I forgot to blog about it.)

Duncan by D.B. Reynolds

Goodreads Description:

Washington, D.C. … capital of an empire. Powerful. Exhilarating. Corrupt. And in the shadows … vampires far older than the nation itself. 

A power unto himself, Duncan has served at Raphael’s side for nearly the entire two hundred years of his existence. But long laid plans have finally borne fruit, and the time has come for Duncan to leave Raphael and tackle the greatest challenge of his life. He will face treacherous vampires and murderous humans. He will rock the halls of human power if necessary. But Washington, D.C. will be his. 

Emma Duquet cares nothing for vampire politics. She just wants to find her missing roommate and best friend, Lacey. But Lacey’s been playing with vampires of a particularly dangerous kind, and Emma will have to deal with the new vampire in town if she’s going to find her friend. 

Battling powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets, Duncan and Emma will dig beneath the corruption and depravity that is Washington, D.C. and uncover the most heinous conspiracy of all …

My Rating: 4 out of 5

My Review:

This story is about Duncan and the first scene is bitter sweet because Duncan is leaving his sire but to set up his own territory!  Great bits of action when Duncan takes over the DC territory but what he finds doesn't make him happy at all.  Starting from the abominations in the basement to the illegal sex ring the old Lord ran, its not an easy job becoming the new Lord.  Emma is one of the easiest complications Duncan has to deal with and he does for hours, multiple times! Their romance is hot and fast.  And just when they think they have everything figured out with the sex ring and what happened to Emma's Foster sister Lacey, another wrench is thrown in the mix.  I really enjoyed the progression on this story and the perfect mix of romance and mystery.  LOVE this series!

The Husband List by Victoria Alexander

Goodreads Description:

An Unexpected Husband

Against her better judgment, Lady Gillian Marley needs to find herself a husband—and quickly. To claim her uncle's unexpected bequest she must marry by her next birthday, which leaves only two months to find a malleable mate. Topping her list of eligible candidates is the honorable Earl of Shelbrooke, yet one look at the very handsome but enigmatic nobleman and Gillian knows that cajoling him into a marriage of convenience will be hardly convenient at all.

A Marriage of Inconvenience

Far from immune to Gillian's entrancing charms, the last thing Richard Shelton is about to bind himself into is a chaste marriage. Though the inheritance is more than and tempting, Richard knows the lady herself is the real prize and isn't about to allow Gillian to deny the burning fervor that sparks between them. Now he has only two months to convince her to be his wife in full ... before his mysterious secret is revealed and their lives explode irrevocably into scandal.

My Rating: 4 out of 5

My Review:

I loved Gillian's independence and how she approached Richard and proposed to him.  It was an good read on the romance side, I loved how Richard was living two lives as it were and how it ended with Gillian confusing him and playing with his mind! I didn't give this a 5 out of 5 because I felt something was wanting in the intensity of the romance.  It was sweet but not as intense or as emotionally powerful as I wanted.  I did love the twist at the end about the special paintings Gillian had though so that redeemed the story somewhat in what I thought was lacking.

Intentions of the Earl by Rose Gordon

Goodreads Description:

Will he secure his future by ruining hers, or will she ruin his plans by securing him? A new twist on the old fortune hunter plot puts an impoverished earl in a position to gain his fortune only by ruining an innocent's reputation without offering marriage. The innocent he's selected, however, has no plans to settle for anything less than marriage and will go to almost any length to secure him. 

When the impoverished Andrew Black, Earl of Townson, hits rock bottom, he makes an agreement that will end his eight year poverty streak once and for all. In order to gain his fortune he must do but one simple thing: ruin an innocent girl’s reputation enough to make her flee to America.

Brooke Banks isn’t interested in marriage, or so she thinks. She came to London to have a good time, and that’s exactly what she’s doing. Widely known for her tendency to flout the rules, she suspects nothing when a handsome stranger appears on her doorstep. 


Thirteen days, a handful of kisses and one scandalous situation later, Andrew and Brooke will have to choose to stick to their original plans, or decide if a life together is worth the risk. 

***This is a full-length novel, apprx. 100,000 words.

My Rating: 5 out of 5

My Review:

I was surfing Amazon and this came up and was only $.99 so I figured I'd give it a try.  I am so glad I did, I couldn't put it down.  This first in the series, is about Brooke and Andrew, Earl of Townson.  Brooke and her two sisters and Mother are from America, her father originally from Britian and who's brother is a Baron.  Brooke is the most outspoken and independent it seems of the sisters and doesn't shy from a little verbal war with a man.  Andrew is intrigued and what began as a way to get his property back form the Duke turns into something more.  Andrew lost the last of his entailed estates to a Duke who was made a fool of by Brooke.  He arranges for Andrew to create a scandal so large the whole family has to return to America.  But Andrew is a gentleman and no matter what he can't forget that!  Great story, loved the twist with Andrews mother and the Duke.  Can't wait to read the second in the series, about Liberty!

Seven Secrets of Seduction by Anne Mallory

Goodreads Description:


Scandalous and provocative, The Seven Secrets of Seduction is an intoxicating insight into the mind of men and the desires of women; and the book has all the ton talking.

Secret #1: Every good seduction begins with a baited hook . . .

Well-educated, but not part of society, Miranda Chase is just as captivated by the erotic pages as everyone else in London. Intrigued by the layers she sees beneath the book's surface, she writes an editorial about it, never realizing that her passionate words will draw an actualviscount to her uncle's bookshop.

Maximilian, Viscount Downing, has very particular ideas about passion and sees truth only in desire. He freely flaunts his sensual power and seeks nothing more than another conquest; the one that could justify his entire debauched existence. But Miranda's blend of innocence, trust, and love cause a strange thing to happen on the way to this seduction. Something that just might threaten the very fabric of his jaded heart . . .

My Rating: 5 out of 5

My Review:


I am so glad I picked this book up! Miranda works at her Uncles book shop and has lived with him since her parents and brother died in a carriage accident that only she survived.  Maximilian walks into Miranda's life and nothing is ever the same.  Through out the book you learn nothing is as it seems an I wish I could say more but I don't want to give anything away.  The romance is funny and sweet and at points hot! Miranda and Max grown as people for the better an it's awesome to see!

A wonderful new series for me to read and I can't wait to get the second to read.  I already have the third on my kindle so I should speed through this series!  Loved it!