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21. erin mccarthy - mouth to mouth
It was supposed to be your average stakeout. My partner and I would scope out both the coffee shop and Laurel Wilkins, the latest target of con man Trevor Dean's scheme to meet women online and bilk them of their money - and everything else. So I went inside to get a better look. So she happened to be gorgeous with a body that made me temporarily forget how to order coffee. So she knew my name - Russ Evans - and hugged me like we were more than friends. So what the $ No. @ is going on?At least she's willing to offer herself up as bait. All I have to do is keep her safe - and keep my hands off. Anything else would be against the rules. And oh so tempting... 4 1/2 stars - fun, sexy, a bit suspenseful read.
22. kristan higgins - my one and only
Divorce attorney Harper James can't catch a break. Bad enough that she runs into her ex-hubby, Nick, at her sister's destination wedding, but now, by a cruel twist of fate, she's being forced to make a cross-country road trip with him. And her almost-fiancé back at home is not likely to be sympathetic.
Harper can't help that Nick has come blazing back into her life in all of his frustratingly appealing, gorgeous architect glory. But in Nick's eyes, Harper's always been the one. If they can only get it right this time, forever might be waiting—just around the bend.
4 1/2 stars - i love both harper and nick. this felt real. they both made mistakes and it's good that they finally were able to talk about it and admit their shortcomings- though i didn't like that nick expected harper to always be the one to drop her things and follow him, harper was also wrong for filing for divorce immediately - nick was shocked of course and he wanted to think things through. the ending was kinda grand gesture-y cute. and as always, kristan creates the second male lead as someone who's nice and likeable.
High school sophomore Nora Grey, a dedicated student striving for a college scholarship, lives with her widowed mother in a country farmhouse outside Portland, ME. When Patch, her new biology partner, is suddenly thrust into her life, Nora is both attracted to his charm and put off by his inexplicable awareness of her thoughts. Eventually, she learns that he is a fallen angel who wants to become human. She is susceptible to his control, but other forces are at work as well, and Nora finds herself caught in the middle of dangerous situations and unexplainable events.
3 stars - a lot of hype about this book but this was disappointing. the mystery surrounding patch just dragged for most of the story and lots of fake scares went overboard, all without explaining much -- at some time i almost gave up but i managed to finish the story. another problem i have here is patch's character - he's supposed to be the hot arrogant sexy fallen angel but he mostly came off as annoying and suspicious. i dont understand why nora would like this guy at all. the only saving factor for this book is the villain (though even the villain was still unreal). im not bothering to read the entire series.
24. jill shalvis - simply irresistible
Maddie Moore meets the man of her dreams, but must fight her inner demons to make it work. Maddie, straight out of an abusive relationship and unemployed, is trying to change "from mouse to tough girl." When she arrives at Lucky Harbor, Wash., to reunite with her two half-sisters and inspect the dilapidated inn inherited from their mother, Maddie nearly runs a handsome stranger off the road. Jax Cullen is the town's mayor, a master carpenter, and a passionate lover. He's willing to give Maddie everything if she can overcome her fear of men and vulnerability.
4 stars - the first book in the lucky harbor series, maddie's the boring sister, and so's the story. i mean the plot is okay, the romance is sweet but there weren't a lot of tension or emotions in this book -- very generic romance story. but i like the two other sisters so im willing to read the 2nd and 3rd book.
25. rachel gibson - any man of mine
What happens in Vegas . . . doesn't always stay there.
Autumn Haven's Las Vegas "to-do" list said to catch a show and play the slots—not wake up married to a sexy jerk like Sam LeClaire. The first moment she saw him eyeing her like a luscious piece of the dessert buffet, her usually responsible self told her to run. And she did—right into the wildest fantasy weekend of her life. But Monday morning jolted her back to reality, and before she could say "pass the coffee," Sam was gone.
Now a successful wedding planner, Autumn hasn't clapped eyes on the heartbreaking hockey superstar for over two years . . . until she organizes his teammate's "Special Day," where Sam makes a big play to pick up where he left off! But she has vowed any man of hers plays for keeps. Is Sam the man for her or does she banish him to the sin bin forever?
4 stars - not sure why amazon readers rated this book as 3 1/2 stars, but i liked this more than her earlier release. i liked how sam continues to support and love his son despite the divorce. i love how their relationship evolved and matured -something they needed to do since knowing each other for only 5 days has not enough foundation for a lasting relationship. im happy they had a second chance and they were able to resolve the major issues.
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