Review: Secret Thoughts by Ian Dalton

Secret Thoughts is the second book in the Victoria Wilde series, which follows the escapades, lusts, and loves of the gorgeous and sexy Victoria Wilde and her friends. The stories are connected but can be read on their own.




As Victoria's first monogamous relationship in more than two years falls apart, Jillian struggles to break the news to her son Rob of her secret romance with his best friend Brian Nash. Brian has his own issues introducing Jillian to his off-the-wall, super strict parents who don't even attempt to hide their contempt for the older woman they feel is corrupting their firstborn son. During the visit, Brian, Jillian and Brian's younger brother Jim, learn an eye-opening secret about the Nash parents. The discovery sends them all scurrying back to Miami where Victoria, who's in desperate need of a casual relationship, finds Brian's sexy, but innocent college senior brother to be just what the doctor ordered. But when Jim comes on a little too seriously, will Victoria lose her interest and return to her life of casual fun or will things get even more complicated?  description taken from here.
 
 
 
I thought the book was the perfect mix of sexy and funny.  The raw lust and sex scenes are still there, with just the added bonus of some comedy.  I would laugh so hard at times and at others, just enthralled by the way Dalton writes his novels.
 
There is a good amount of the Jillian/Brian romance in the book, but the book also has more of Victoria, which is awesome, because I just love her character.  Jim, Brian's younger brother, is a great character and Dalton created a great personality when he brought Jim into the book.
 
The plot was great and I didn't see the twist coming at the end of the book, which of course had me foaming at the mouth for the next book in the series to find out what happened next.
 
 
 
Secret Thoughts is the 2nd book in the Victoria Wilde series.  You can read my review of the book in the series, Inappropriate Thoughts, here.
 
You can buy Secret Thoughts in ebook form here for $2.99

Heat Rating= Erotic


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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear

A FIERCE HUNTER...


Alicia Greiston is a no-nonsense bounty hunter determined to bring a ring of mobsters to justice. Her dogged pursuit of the crime family has forced her to avoid relationships— any man would only become a target for retribution. Luckily, Jake Silver is more than a man, and his instincts are telling him to stop at nothing to protect her.

AN ANIMAL PASSION...

However, the mob isn't entirely human either, and soon Alicia must flee for her life. When Alicia and Jake's passion begins to spill over into their dreams, Jake learns he will have to do more than defend her— he'll have to show his mate the way of the wolf. description taken from here.


I love every Terry Spear book I have read.  Dreaming of the Wolf was wonderful, and if you like paranormal romances, then you should really enjoy this book. 

Like all of Spear's books, Dreaming of the Wolf also has the great character development, plot and romances that we will always know come with her books.  There were a few twists and turns and a sweet romance that starts at first sight.

Great book!







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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: Darn Good Cowboy Christmas by Carolyn Brown

He's One Hot Cowboy. . .

Raylen O'Donnell is one smokin' cowboy. He could have any woman he wants, but he's never been able to forget a certain dark-haired girl who disappeared from his life. So when she suddenly returns to the ranch next door, Raylen's not fixing to let her get away again . . .
And She's Out For a Sizzlin' Christmas

Raised in a traveling carnival, Lizelle Hanson thought all she wanted was a house that didn't have wheels and a sexy cowboy for her very own. But when settling down's going to take some getting used to, and catching Raylen, the hotter-than-hell cowboy next door, might just take a little holiday magic. . . description taken from here.




This is the 3rd book in the Spikes and Spurs series.  1st book is Love Drunk Cowboy and the 2nd is Red's Hot Cowboy.  The next book in the series is called One Hot Cowboy Wedding and is set to hit the shelves April 2012 with 3 more books following that.


First off I have to say that I just love Carolyn Brown's writing!  I have a few of her cowboy books and I love each and every one of them.  When I see a book by her, I can pick it up without reading the back blurb because I already know that I going to love it.  (It doesn't hurt that I love cowboys too!) ; )


I loved the main characters, but I also fell for the others that were involved in the story.  They each have their own parts and personalities to the point that you cannot wait for them to have their own book.  The whole O' Donnell family is so wonderful that it makes a girl want a family like that for herself. 

I will absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves romance novels.  It is a great book!



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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes

All Sophie Windham wants is peace, quiet and the novelty of a little solitude in the Duke of Moreland's London mansion before she joins her family for Christmas at the family seat in Kent. In the middle of a very inconvenient London snowstorm, Sophie finds herself stuck with an abandoned baby, and only the assistance of handsome stranger Vim Charpentier standing between her and complete disaster...


Vim Charpentier's worst memories are of Christmases spent with family in Kent, so when he has an excuse to tarry for a few days in London, he willingly lends a hand helping Sophie and her new little charge become acquainted. The growing attraction he shares with Sophie warms both their spirits, but when Sophie's three brothers arrive (from the East) to whisk her away, Vim has to decide between facing his memories, or letting the Christmas gift of a lifetime slip through his fingers. description taken from here.


I really enjoyed Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish, Burrowes was so descriptive when writing about the baby, that I fell in love with even this small character.  The rest of the characters as well were also wonderfully well written and very likable.  I liked seeing a man (Vim) being so calm and knowing around a baby, it was refreshing; especially so as Sophie didn't know how to care for a baby.

The story line was very cute and the romance felt heartfelt.  Great book!





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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes

Ellen Markham tells herself she's happy raising flowers and living in near penury in the Oxfordshire countryside, but when Valentine Windham moves in just on the other side of the wood, Ellen's longing for things she can never have threatens to overcome her good sense. Valentine's artistic soul, tender loving, and ducal determination tempt Ellen to trust and confide in a man who can only be endangered, should he learn of her past. For Valentine, regaining his musical skill becomes far less urgent than winning Ellen's heart. description taken from here.




I thought this was a cute story.  Both of the characters had their own issues (Ellen a young widow and Val having an injury making him unable to play the piano), and they thought that their love could never last.  The piano was the one thing that Val thought he could ever love and fill his life with purpose.  Come to find out, it seems that Val can love something more than just music and his life can still be filled with purpose.

The story had great characters and a nice bit of drama to keep the story line interesting.  I always enjoy Burrowes writing, and The Virtuoso was no exception.



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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

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Review: Tall, Dark and Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy

She's trading in her luxe lifestyle and heading for Wyoming...

In the wake of a nasty divorce and with her ex's vicious cronies hot on her heels, Lacey Bradford heads for Wyoming in search of an old friend.  But her high school pal Chase Caldwell has changed, hardened by bitterness and loss.  He's considerably less than thrilled to see the girl that broke his heart - especially when Lacey turns up on his door step asking for help.

As the two grapple with the ruins of their former friendship, a brand new, surprising attraction ignites.  Lacey is boldly beginning to create a new life for herself.  And, Chase has to admit, he's rather be part of that life than be left out in the cold alone... description taken from back cover.


I love these types of plots!  Guy likes girl.  Girl never knows.  Girl falls for guy down the road.  I especially like them when the guy is rough around the edges, like Chase is with his hardened heart.

I liked Lacey's character (as well as Chase's). They were well written and I enjoyed reading them and about their romance.  And, of course, I liked the drama!  Lacey had been a trophy wife and had never been able to go after the goals she had made when younger.  Chase's family had gotten cheated out of their farm by Lacey's husband (now ex-husband).  Lacey's ex's vicious minions are after her as well.  All of this made for good drama.

The romance was very cute, but I don't want to give too much away, so I'm just going to say that I very much enjoyed it.  The book was great, and it will be a good re-read that will be waiting on the shelf for me.


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**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**