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Of the Divorced, Desperate, and Delicious club, Kathy Callahan is the last surviving member. Oh, her two friends haven’t died or anything. They just gave up their vows of chastity. They went for hot sex with hot cops and got happy second marriages–something Kathy can never consider, given her past. Yet there’s always her plumber, Stan Bradley. He seems honest, hardworking, and skilled with a tool.

But Kathy’s best-laid plans have hit a clog. He’s handier with a pistol than a pipe wrench, and she’s about to see more action than Jason Statham. The next forty-eight hours promise hot pursuit, hotter passion and a super perky pug, and at the end of this wild escapade, Kathy and her very own undercover lawman will be flush with happiness–assuming they both survive.

I love Goodwill he fits so well in the story! I love when authors use animals to humanize books and Christie Craig did a good job doing it. I also loved the ending to the book! I was worried during the cabin shoot out Joey really was one of my favorite characters I didn’t want to see him gone I am glad he got his happy ending too.

I laughed so hard at the hat! And how they found the poor guy in the porta-potty.

Okay this book totally rocked. I bought it on a fluke at RT because I took one look at the cover and absolutely loved it. I kinda wish I would have read the other two first so I could get the back story before reading it, but it was still great without it.

For more information on this books and Christie books go to http://www.christie-craig.com/ .

In the darkest corners of the night in Caldwell, New York, a conflict like not other rages. Long divided as a terrifying battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the city is home to a band of brothers born to defend their race: the warrior vampires of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

John Mattew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown to himself and to those around him. After he was taken on by the Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was or his true identity. Indeed, the fallen Brother Darius has returned, but with a different face and very different destiny. As a vicious personal vendetta takes John into the heart of the war, he will need to call upon both who he is now and who he once was in order to face off against evil incarnate.

Xhex, a sympath assassin, has long steeled herself against the attraction between herself and John Mattew. Having already lost one lover to madness, she will not allow the male of worth to fall prey to the darkness of her twisted life. When fate intervenes, however, the two discover that love, like destiny, is inevitable between soul mates.

This was a really good addition to the brotherhood collection. J.R. Ward writes characters that you just can’t get enough of.

Now this wasn’t one of my favorite in the series. I do love that she added more Quinn and Blay they are my favorite! But I really wish she would put them together the way they are supposed to be. And she left a big void to have more books to follow.

Her next book is supposed to be with Payne.  I can’t wait. I also heard rumor that she plans on putting Blay and Quinn together, but it wouldn’t be a full book, maybe, just an anthology. Please, oh, please, JR I would really, really like you.  *LOL*.

For more information about this book and her others visit her website at http://www.jrward.com/

Yea! I’ve finally found a lull in my busy past few weeks to sit down and talk about Ravished by a Highlander.  I actually emailed Paula while I was reading it, cause I just found it so refreshing.  I had been reading a lot of hot and sexy books lately, and Ravished by a Highlander is not one of those.  And I don’t see that at all as a bad thing.

It takes me back to the books I read when I was younger – back to the Julie Garwood’s early historicals.  Back when my escape was more about the story and the setting than anything else.  I loved reading the books set in the Highlands.  The kilts.  The romance of it.  Reading Ravished by a Highlander took me back to that place, and back in a place in history where England and Scotland were in a bit of a rocky place – the time while James II was on the throne.  Okay.  Maybe not the time of trouble that the early 1700′s would be with the Old and Young Pretenders, but the throne could be viewed in a state of flux. But this isn’t a history lesson.  But I did get a glimpse into that time.

Here is the blurb:

Forbidden Love

Davina Montgomery is no ordinary English lady. For her own protection, she’s been locked away from society, her true identity the Crown’s most closely guarded secret. Until a shocking betrayal–and a bold rescue–land her in the arms of a fierce Highlander, a powerful warrior whose searing gaze and tantalizing touch awaken her body and soul.

Undeniable Desire

As the firstborn son of a powerful Scottish laird, Robert MacGregor has no loyalty to the English throne, but he’s not the kind of man to leave a woman in distress, even if she is English. He vows to deliver Davina to safety, unharmed and untouched. Yet one stolen kiss leaves them both smoldering with desire…and desperate for more. With Davina’s secret threatening to destroy his clan, Rob must choose between everything he holds dear and the one woman he can’t live without.

I’m going to need to go and find Paula other books.  But if you like Highlanders – read Rob and Davina’s.  I really enjoyed their tale, and yes, Rob is a hottie in a kilt.  There are a couple of those in the book.  I also liked James II in the book.  It was a different view of him, since he is usually portrayed in not such a good light.

If you are looking for some escape, read it.  If you are looking for a wonderful read that isn’t sexy – read it.  This book also got me out of a little bind.  My husband asked me if I had read anything recently that DIDN’T have sex on page 100.  (I was watching The Tudors at the time – which I think the amount of sex in the show prompted the question.)  I handed him Ravished by a Highlander.  He didn’t believe me – and proceeded to read all around page 100.  So, see, Paula’s books might get you out of trouble. Seriously… Highlander lovers – read it.  And the cover is very distracting.

In a hookup this hot, someone’s bound to get burned….

Drew Black, president of the SBC fighting organization, is a controversial as they come. But this hothead entrepreneur is a perfect match for his popular sports club venture: uncompromising and extreme. Maybe too extreme. with reputation for saying what he thinks Drew’s been causing a lot of friction. That’s why someone’s been called to clean up his image–before he does any permanent damage.

The lucky lady is Gillian Noode, a PR expert who has smoothed out the rough edges on many a man. But Drew is rougher than anyone she’s ever met, and he refuses to change for any woman, for any reason. To make matter more complicated, Gilliam’s starting to like him raw. Now opposites aren’t simply attracting–they’re igniting. But in the rising heat, who will end up on top?

Lori Foster yet again delivers a great story in her latest SBC book. With a bonus story between Brett and Audrey its a total winner. I love Spice the cat and how much Brett loves her. Always a sucker for a man who loves animals.

Honestly I loved that Drew stayed true to his rough exterior I mean who doesn’t love a manly man. I’m happy that she stayed true to him. Gillian is one of my favorite females. My fav being Jackie but Gillian comes in a close second.

I totally recommend this series. This is the second of her series I have read. The first being the Visitation series and I loved those too. For more information on this book and all of Loris books check out her website at http://www.lorifoster.com/

Amongst seeing her at RT I also signed up for her reader retreat and I am so looking forward to it! Who knows it might just have to turn into a yearly thing!!!!!

A true fighter can never be knocked out…

Fighter Micheal “Mallet” Manchester is on the verge of being SBC fighting champion. But before he can step into the cage for a shot at the title, a car accident destroys his dream. His right leg is so severely damaged that the doctors tell him he’ll need extensive physical therapy just to walk. Fighting is out of the question. His career has been his life, and now that life is over.

Then Kayli Raine appears. She’s a tougher woman then Mallet is used to, but he’s immediately captivated by her. What he doesn’t expect is for her to offer him a second chance at becoming whole. And even though Mallet thinks it’s the drugs talking, he accepts her challenge.

Mallet has helped many in the SBC and for that has gained many friends. But what good are friends when you feel sorry for yourself. With the outlook of his life looking pretty grim Mallet is wallowing in self pity. Until Kaylie shows up and transforms him not only in body but in mind.

Kaylie is a warrior! Her people are in need of help and she sees Mallet as her guardian angel. No matter how sexy he is she is a warrior, and therefore,Mallet is off limit. Can one man change her fate and the fate of her people?

I think this one is my favorite so far Lori added a element of surprise that I just loved. Anytime you put fighters and the supernatural its bound to be a winner.

For more information on this book go to Loris website http://www.lorifoster.com

Sometimes fate delivers a left hook…

Extreme fighter Harley Handleman had an outlook on life as hard as his muscular body. Fate has dealt him a sucker punch–and a low blow, at that. First, there were his failed attempts at the title belt. Then, Harley’s mother lost her fight with breast cancer, leaving him with no family but his trainer Uncle Satch.

Taking a break in the mountains seemed like a good idea. But his vacation isn’t nearly as restful as he expected–thanks to his landlady, Anastasia Bradley. Their verbal sparring keeps him on his toes and the sensual sparks that fly between them would knock out a lesser man. The last thing Harley wants is more complications in his life, so he’s determined to keep his distance from the alluring Stasia. But someone else has also noticed Stasis–someone who is putting her life in danger. To protect Stasia, Harley must stay close, but his growing feelings for her may be a bit hard to handle…

Harley Handleman only wanted one thing to win a title belt. But every time he was scheduled for a fight something would go wrong and he would never quite make it there. After the last one Harley vowed he will let no one and nothing stop him from this next fight. Until he notices the landlady that he should have noticed years ago.

Anastasia Bradley is one hell of a life coach. Do to unfortunate events her career has taken a sudden downfall. But Stasia is determined not to let her stop. Uncle Satch hires her to keep his nephew headed for the belt he so desires. What she desires is his heart.

There is a bonus added in here with barber and Jasmine story. I fell in love with Barber in book number 2 and I am happy he got his happy ending.

For more info on this book and Loris others visit her website http://www.lorifoster.com/

Love means breaking all the rules….

With his perfectly chiseled, lava-hot body, Simon Evans, an ex-fighter, also has a perfect life–great job, great girl, and more than enough dough. All that changes, though, when he catches his girlfriend cheating. To shake things up, Simon goes full force back into the ring, ready to take his rage out on his opponents…

To make matters worse, the father who walked out on Simon and his mom cons ago wants to be back in the picture. He’s hired his stepdaughter, Dakota, to find Simon. Hot on Simon’s heels, the gutsy Dakota puts love on the back burner. But when attempts are made on her life, Simon steps in to protect her, putting both of thier hearts on the line…

Who says women can’t be both feminine and tough at the same time? Dakota is wonderfully both of those things. She mad mistakes in her past but who hasn’t and by trying to put one behind her she meets the biggest person to share her future. Can the silently sexy woman dazzle the sexiest man in the SBC.

Simon “Sublime” Evans was a terrific coach but when his girlfriend cheated on him it inspired him to go back into the ring. While sparring one day a woman walked into the gym and he was lost. Knowing he didn’t have the time for a woman or love he still takes Dakota Dream on and finds his happily-ever after.

Yet another in her SBC series and it did not disappoint. If you would like more information about this book or her others visit Loris website at http://www.lorifoster.com/ .

Love is worth fighting for….

Sexy, Sculpted extreme fighter Dean “Havoc” Conor has knee-melting good looks–and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport’s enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.

To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve–who’s heard of “Havoc’s” reputation and doesn’t need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard…

If you like to watch the UFC you will love this series. You can defiantly tell Lori is a fan! I love how she made her characters in this book both macho and caring all at the same time. Her family dynamics in this book are also great. Not only in Havoc’s family but Eves as well.

This is the first in her SBC Fighter series and easily transitions into the next one. For more information on this book and the rest in this series check out Loris’ website at http://www.lorifoster.com/ .

Image me, all gidding with GLEE when I was handed an Avon ARC card in January for In Scandal They Wed by Sophie Jordan. I was going to buy it anyway, but to read it early! I squealed! I swear, I think this is the best book by her yet!

What kind of woman would marry a man she only just met?

The kind with nothing to lose.

Long ago, Evelyn Cross sacrificed her good name, her freedom, and any hope for love. Now, in the remote English countryside, she struggles to survive and avoid the scandal threatening to destroy all she holds dear . . . until a sinfully handsome viscount arrives on her doorstep, offering marriage, salvation, and tempting her with so much more . . .

What kind of man would marry a woman he only just met?

The kind bound by duty.

Fresh from war, Spencer Lockhart returns home to claim his title and right the wrong his cousin perpetrated upon Evelyn Cross. In need of a wife, his marrying her is a small price to pay for duty. But when he meets her, the fiery chit is not what he expects to find in a ruined lady. As desire flares hotly between them, honor is the last thing on his mind . . .

What kind of man and woman would marry when they’ve only just met?

The kind who could ignite a scandal with just one touch.

Sophie made Evelyn’s cause real to me. She took on her sister’s disgrace as her own, and sacrificed her life for this child that would have been otherwise cast aside. I love this twist to the marriage of convience/ruined woman story, cause while you might think that she was forced into the situation, you know that Evelyn did it all by choice, her choice of what was right, and how she would fight to ensure the safety and happiness for the child.

Meanwhile, Spencer, who thinks that marrying Evelyn will solve multiple problems for him. (Just like a man.) He would be able to take care of his cousin’s child, keep the “mother” from being a pain to him, and have a wife to bare him an heir. Instead, he ends up with the perfect woman for him.

If you haven’t tried Sophie, check her out!

Their attraction is forbidden but can their love last forever? Isdernus Rykard is one of the Deprived but a good man to his soul. When others thought him mad, even his Doomsday Brethren, Ice was not out to set them straight. His only goal was to kill Mathias for the killing of his sister two hundred years before. But once he set eyes on Sabelle he added a new goal to his plans to make this beautiful woman his mate.

Sabelle Rion a descendant of Merlin and sister to one of the council members was all about duty to magickind. She set out to find a cure for the curse that was killing her brother and ended up alone with the one man out of her reach. She knew no matter what her brother would never accept the mating but would that stop her heart from falling deeply in love.

As a mysterious dark cloud drains the life of her beloved brother, Doomsday Brethren leader Bram, Sabelle Rion can think of little else. Still every time she meets Ice Rykard intense green gaze, her body aches with the need for the sexy warrior. Their attraction is explosive, incredible-and forbidden. As dangerous as he is unpredictable, Ice is her brother’s sworn enemy. But as Bram weakens, a more sinister force is gaining power.

Evil Mathias and his ruthless Anarki army are on a bloodthirsty hunt for the Doomsday Diary. Sabelle must guard the potent book with her life-and Ice vows to protect the beautiful witch with his. Buty demands that Sabelle deny her lover’s fiery call of possession and mate with a man who can sway the magical Council against the impending rebellion. With the fare of magickind hanging in the balance, will she forsake the burning desire she can’t ignore or turn her back on her people for the courageous man she cant resist?

Shayla did not let me down in this book! Through the last two I was wondering what was going on between Ice and Sabelle and it was wonderful to hear their story. I thoroughly loved this book the same as the other two in this series.

Entice me At Twilight, the next installment in the Doomsday Brethren, comes out October 26th. For more information on this book or any Shayla’s others visit her website at http://www.doomsdaybrethren.com/ .

I can’t wait to met her at RT!!! And for the next instalment of this series!