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No Limits by Lori Foster (Book Review)

A surprise inheritance reunites a mixed martial arts fighter with the woman he’s never forgotten in the first in a smoldering new series!

Cannon Colter is quintessential hero material: chiseled jawline, shredded body—the works. He’s also the guy who rescued Yvette Sweeny from kidnappers, only to put an end to her romantic dreams. These days, she’s older, smarter, determined to face whatever life throws her way. Even the prospect of sharing a house and business with Cannon.

Cannon knew Yvette wanted him three years ago. But she was young—and some things are worth waiting for. Thrown together by her grandfather’s legacy, he realizes how deep Yvette’s scars really go, and how much danger lurks in their quiet town. As pent-up desire explodes between them, protecting her becomes the only fight that matters. And he’ll break all the rules to do it…

 
 
 
 
I’m so thrilled Lori created this spin-off series centered around the rec center/fighters.
 
As with the Fighter series, there is plenty of action – yet the in ring action is not the primary focus of this series. 
 
Cannon, the doll that he is, is still the ever loving “Saint”. He helps out anyone in need and the person who needs him the most is Yvette. In and out of the bedroom! 
 
I adored their love story and was surprised who was the true villain. It was a curveball but I like curveballs. Don’t you?
 
And for the supporting cast featured in the story – aka the fighters/trainers at the center – I can’t wait to read their tales. 
 
Next up? I’m thinking/hoping for Armie and Rissy. But then again, I’ll be happy with Denver/Cherry or whomever Lori pairs with Vanity. Really, I’m not picky. I simply want MORE!!!!! 

 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤

 
 

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Review of “Hidden Prey” – Cheyenne McCray


HIDDEN PREY
New York Times best selling author Cheyenne McCray returns to steamy romantic suspense with a high-octane thriller about a woman running from a Mexican cartel and the man determined to protect her.

Danger
Tori Cox, a talented and sought after musician, heads back to her roots in a small southwest town in Arizona as she flees an abusive relationship. When she arrives in Bisbee, she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time—and witnesses the execution of a Federal agent by none other than the son of El Demonio, the head of the Jimenez Cartel. Tori and everyone she loves is now in danger as the cartel comes after her before she can testify.

Desire
Landon Walker, a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security, rescues Tori when he sees the beautiful woman running from members of one of the most ruthless cartels in the world. He sets out to protect her, but soon protecting her isn’t enough. The fire between them makes him want her in a way that he’s never wanted another woman, despite his wounded heart.
 
Death
Diego Montego Jimenez will do everything in his power to kill the young American woman who threatens his business and family. No one lives to testify against the Jimenez Cartel. Landon isn’t about to let the cartel get hold of Tori. He’ll go to the ends of the earth and back to protect her—and show her he’s never letting her go.

 
 
Quick Thoughts
 
Cheyenne is back with a new series and I rather enjoyed it. IMO, it would make a perfect story arc for an episode of Breaking Bad, which I am currently engrossed in. Yeah, I know I’m way behind on the times with this show but I’m watching it now so …… 🙂
 
And now back to the book…..
 
If you like sexy cops, women who aren’t weak, and action, then you will enjoy this book. It is the perfect start to her new series. Can’t wait for book 2. 
 

 

Heart rating system 
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤
 
PURCHASE LINKS: Kindle / Paperback

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Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (Book Review)

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Foreign Editions’ Covers
Source: Kim Harrison’s Website
 

All the creatures of the night gather in “the Hollows” of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party … and to feed.

Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining — and it’s Rachel Morgan’s job to keep that world civilized.

A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she’ll bring ’em back alive, dead … or undead.

 


This is the first full-length novel I’ve read by Kim. I picked it up at the store because the back cover intrigued me and I wanted a new author to read. 
 
Did I like it the story? Well, that’s a hard question to answer. I didn’t think it was overly bad, just slow and drawn-out. 
 
For me, I can usually finish a 400 page book in a couple days. This one I finished in five. That’s how I knew I wasn’t “into” it. 
 
However, I did like one aspect of this novel or should I say one “being” – Jenks. 
 
The pixy was absolutely the show stealer!!!!
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤ (because of Jenks) 
 
 
 

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Belong to You by Cheyenne McCray (Book Review)

Anna Batista’s life is great. Her event planning career is well established, allowing a comfy budget for shopping splurges at her favorite boutique. She has great friends, lives comfortably with her aunt, uncle and two sweet, young cousins who she loves to watch as they grow up. Anna hasn’t found love, but why rush when everything else is going so right?

But Anna has a secret. If that secret is discovered, it would mean devastation for her entire family. The last person she should have anything to do with is Sheriff Mike McBride. Having anyone in law enforcement close just isn’t an option.

But Mike can’t be dissuaded. When he meets Anna, she immediately steals his heart. The beautiful, petite Anna is everything he’s ever wanted in a woman and he’ll move mountains to convince her that they’re made for each other. Even persuading her to work on his campaign.

When Mike’s opponent for sheriff blackmails Anna, she is plunged into a web of forced deceit that threatens to tear apart her family, her heart, and the good hearted man she has now fallen for. With the election in tatters, and his career at risk, Mike must make some hard decisions. Can a good man choose both love and duty?

 

 
QuickThoughts
 
Compared to the other books in the series, I found this a little slower in pace. It was cute, but I didn’t find myself immersed in their story like the others. 
 
I did enjoy it though. Anna and Mike were a lovely couple. Their dates were sweet and fun. 
 
Mike is a fine ass cowboy – honorable, romantic, and lets not forget sexxxxxy! 
 

 

Heart rating system 
1(lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤1/2
 
 
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Their Virgin Captive & Their Virgin’s Secret by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake (2 Book Reviews)

BOOK ONE
Brothers Gavin, Slade, and Dex, fall hard for Gavin’s new secretary, beautiful Hannah Craig. The oil executives know they must give her time to get to know them before she can choose one . . . who will seduce the virgin and keep her for his own. But when a dangerous predator begins stalking the small-town beauty, they work together to protect her, abducting Hannah and spiriting her to an isolated hideaway. Once alone with her, none of them can contain their burning desire. Though Slade and Dex don’t mind sharing, Gavin’s tragic past has put distance between him and his brothers. Now, they’re hoping that not only will Hannah love them back . . . but maybe mend their fractured family.
 
After overcoming her initial fears, the men teach her wild pleasure she’s never imagined. She grows closer to each, their devotion melting her inhibitions. Hannah finds herself embracing love with all three men—and hoping she can heal Gavin’s wounded soul. But her new found happiness turns to terror when her stalker finds her. Will Gavin, Slade and Dex lose their woman to a menace that threatens everything they hold dear, or will they finally unite to make Hannah theirs forever?

 

 
First, I would like to state that I DID READ the back cover before I purchased the story; however, I bought the book anyways because I am a fan of hers. 
 
I wasn’t a fan of three brothers sharing a solitary woman, but that’s my personal ICK factor playing a role there. 
 
If you forget they were brothers, the scenes were hot. The men…yummo!
 
The other glitches …. 
 
A twenty-five year old virgin having sex multiple times but isn’t sore? Dex and Slade touched on it about giving her the “morning off”. But, she didn’t mention it or act as if she was sore in the slightest bit. That (for me) isn’t realistic.
 
The fifty spankings? Again, she was new to this lifestyle so I don’t see fifty spankings so soon no matter her offense.
 
And the stalker – very easy to figure out. 🙁
 
With all that said, I am willing to continue on with the series and see what book two has in store for me. 
 
 
Heart rating system :
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score:❤❤ 1/2
 
 
 
 
BOOK TWO

 

Two Men on a Mission
Security Professionals Burke and Cole Lennox have shared women before but never meant to fall in love with one. Their lives are precarious, always on the edge of trouble. But Jessa Wade is too tempting, too perfect to let go. They’re on a dangerous mission, but they can’t help but get close to the beautiful, innocent artist. When their mission takes them to a foreign land, they reluctantly leave their love behind, promising to return for her one day.
 
A Woman with a Secret
After her lovers disappeared, Jessa Wade bravely moves on with her life, protecting her secret. But when she becomes the target of one of Burke and Cole’s enemies, the men leap into action, vowing to save their woman and to never leave again. As danger stalks all three, they must come together and face the mistakes of their past. On the run and out of time, Burke and Cole will fight for their future with Jessa. But will Jessa’s secret bring them together…or tear them apart?

 

 
 
Brothers sharing a woman is an ongoing theme with the series and I’ve grown tired of the same theme. 
 
If you take that out of the equation, I enjoyed this story a thousand times more than Their Virgin Captive
 
This story had a better, more thought-out plot. I didn’t feel it got pushed aside or rushed in lieu of the sex scenes. 
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤
 

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