5 Star ARC Review: A Princess by Christmas (Jennifer Faye)

Paperback, 256 pages
Published October 7th 2014

Publisher: Harlequin

Author: Jennifer Faye

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A royal kiss under the mistletoe ....
Prince Alexandro Castanovo arrives in snowy New York intent on protecting his royal family from scandal. And when Reese Harding—down-to-earth and heart-stoppingly beautiful—finds room for him at her inn, it seems like the perfect twist of fate.

Not long ago Reese's world came crumbling down, shaking her foundations. But this enigmatic stranger intrigues her! She's learned to be wary of secrets…but when she discovers Alex's true identity, might there be enough magic in the air to make this regular American girl a princess by Christmas…? 

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Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming romances. Jennifer has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous awards. Now living her dream, she resides with her patient husband, amazing daughter (the other remarkable daughter is off chasing her own dreams) and two spoiled cats. 
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When she started walking, he fell in step next to her. 

Hand in hand, they moved as though they’d been together for years. 

She glanced over at him. “Are you still up for going to dinner like we planned?” 

He was hungry—there was no doubt about that. But food wasn’t what he craved. 

Big snowflakes drifted lazily to the ground and quickly covered her hair. He’d never seen anyone so beautiful. It was going to be hard to stay focused on his priorities when all he wanted to do was get closer to Reese. If only his life were different… 

In that moment he heard the king’s clear, distinct voice in his head. Your life is one of honor—of duty. You must always think of the kingdom first. 

And that was what he was doing—but each day it was getting harder and harder to live by those rules. He glanced at Reese. Definitely much harder than he’d ever imagined.

Looking for a heart-warming fairy tale love story?!  This book is for you!  I absolutely loved this book!  Reese had to drop out of college to return home after her father dies.  Reese and her mother are left in debt and are trying to keep their New York family mansion in business.  

Their luck begins to change when they over book their rooms and let a very intriguing guest stay in their private quarter of the house.  Alex does not let anyone know that he is the Princess of Mirraccino!!!  Neither Alex or Reese are looking for love but they both realize that their is something between them!  

I would definitely recommend adding this book to your list!  It is a great love story with just the right amount of Christmas spirit!  I give it 5 stars! 

**I want to say Thank You to Harlequin & Jennifer Faye for the opportunity to review this book!!**

5 Star Harlequin Romance (Blaze) Review: Oh, Naughty Night (Leslie Kelly)

Paperback: 224 pages
Expected publication: October 21st 2014 

Publisher: Harlequin

Author: Leslie Kelly

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Hot for the holidays....
Every Halloween party has its share of eye candy, and journalist Chaz Browning has just spotted a treat he can't resist a deliciously wicked witch with sparkly red hair and deep, dark eyes that promise all kinds of sexy tricks. She wants no names. No strings. Just a night of lust-filled magic.....
The witch's mask may hide her face, but Lulu Vandenberg knows exactly who Chaz is. They spent most of their childhoods tormenting each other. So the moment Chaz touches her and everything turns to lust, Lulu knows she can never reveal her identity. But desire has a memory of its own, and Chaz has vowed to find his fantasy woman before the holidays end...

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New York Times Bestselling author, Leslie Kelly writes sexy romances and dark romantic thrillers. A four-time RWA RITA Award nominee, eleven-time Romantic Times Award nominee and 2006 RT Award winner, Leslie has become known for her delightful characters, sparkling dialogue, and outrageous humor in her romances, and for the dark grittiness of her thrillers. Since the publication of her first book in 1999, Leslie has gone on to pen more than forty sassy, sexy romances for Harlequin Temptation, Blaze, and HQN.
In 2009, Leslie began tapping into her love for dark suspense by penning several books under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish. The Black CATs and Extrasensory Agents series quickly put Leslie on the must-read list of romantic-suspense fans.

Tired of writing under various names, Leslie decided to go into her next genre--futuristic thrillers with a suspense element--under her real name. Look for her dark, gritty Veronica Sloan books and watch her website,www.lesliekelly.com, to see what she will be writing next.

Leslie lives in Maryland with her husband Bruce--her real-life romance hero--their three daughters, two spoiled-rotten dogs, a cute hedgehog and an icky rat that is adored by her animal-loving daughters.

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"There's nothing worse than having the hots for a sexy guy, and then finding out he has the personality of a turnip."

Got a HOT one right here! The title says it all...Oh Naughty Night! I loved this story! 

 Lulu moves to DC to start a new job. She knows her childhood friend, Chaz, lives in the city but has not seen him in years. On Halloween night Lulu gets a special treat;) Chaz has grown up and looks amazing! They make some lasting memories that Halloween but Chaz doesn't realize it is Lulu! 

"It had been her. Lulu had been the mysterious witch. She'd been the woman haunting his dreams, the woman with whom he'd shared some of the most wild, uninhibited moments of his life. Lulu."

 What will happen when Chaz finds out?! Will he forgive Lulu for not telling the whole truth?! I loved the ending and I think you will too! What an phenomenal, intense, and  spell-binding romance...I give this one 5 stars!   

**The quotes from this book have been taken from an Advanced Reading Copy and are subject to change when the final book is printed. Please refer to the final, finished copy for exact quotes!**

**I want to say Thank You to Harlequin & NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book!!**

Book Nerd Tours, Review, & Giveaway: Hearts In Vegas (Colleen Collins)

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"You're not going into this alone."P.I. Frances Jefferies is the perfect person to slip into Las Vegas's underworld to recover a priceless necklace. With her elite investigative skills, not to mention her jewel-thief past, she knows she can get the job done. That is, until a sexy stranger gets in her way.
Braxton Morgan's past is as secretive as her own. There's so much about this man she wants to discover—but not at the cost of her case. For that, she must stay focused. Then Braxton suggests adding his security expertise to catch the criminal. And suddenly they're mixing smarts with danger and a whole lot of passion!

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Colleen Collins is an award-winning author who’s written several dozen novels for Harlequin and Dorchester. She has also indie-published two mystery novels (THE UNGRATEFUL DEAD and THE ZEN MAN) and several nonfiction books on private investigations. She’s a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Private Eye Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. When not writing, she loves spending time with her husband, two Rottweilers (named Aretha Franklin and Jack Nicholson) and three cats.

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I thought I was going to be reading a sappy love story....boy was I wrong! This book was full of mystery, suspense and of course romance! Frances had lost her way as a teenager and began a life of crime. Once she was caught she changed her ways. Braxton had also left his family for the fast life style Vegas could offer. Only to return home again after he realized he was involved with a bunch of criminals. Their criminal past lead them right into each other's arms! Will they be able to stay undercover and pull off a big sting operation?! When hearts are involved in Vegas you never know what can happen! This was a great read! I give it 4 stars!

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Lola's Blog Tours Review, Interview, & Spotlight: His Hometown Girl (Karen Rock)

Today is my stop during the blog tour for His Hometown Girl by Karen Rock. = This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from March 31 till = April 13, you can view the whole tour schedule here: 

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His Hometown Girl by Karen RockBlurb:He'd always managed to best her....
Jodi Chapman will do whatever it takes to get top care for her autistic son= . If that means going home and convincing local farmers to sell their land,= so be it. Even if her biggest opponent, childhood rival Daniel Gleason, is= equally determined to convince farmers to buy into his co-op plan. And he'= s not playing fair.

Facing off against Daniel is the last thing Jodi wants. The attraction that= 's always fueled their competitiveness is as strong as ever and just as dis= tracting. But with both their futures on the line, and years of distrust be= tween them, how can they ever be on the same side?
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Karen Rock has adored romance since receiving Harlequin Presents books from her grandmother each summer. She formed her Young Adult writing partnership, J.K. Rock- pseudonym for the CAMP BOYFRIEND series, with her sister-in-law and Blaze author, Joanne Rock in 2011. When Karen heard of a call for submissions to Heartwarming, Harlequin’s latest line, she was inspired by the possibilities of writing unforgettable, deeply romantic, tender love stories that mothers would feel comfortable sharing with their daughters. Since then, her first Harlequin, WISH ME TOMORROW came out in September, 2013 and her next novel HIS HOMETOWN GIRL comes out in March, 2014 with three more releases expected this year.When she’s not writing, Karen loves scouring estate sales for vintage books, cooking her grandmother's family recipes, hiking the ‘high peaks’, and redesigning her gardens. She lives in the Adirondack Mountain region with her husband, daughter, and two Cavalier King cocker spaniels who have yet to understand the concept of “fetch” though they know a lot about love.

For more information about Karen's upcoming books, check out her website at http://www.karenrock.com, Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/karenrockwrites or follow her on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/karenrock5 . She’d love to hear from you!

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Loved this book! It is one of those that leaves you feeling good with a smile on your face! Jodi left her life of living on a farm in a small town and traded it for the big city life in Chicago. Jodi was married with a little boy, Tyler, and a successful career but when Tyler started showing signs of autism everything started to fall apart. Her husband left them and her son stopped talking.

 When her boss tells her she has to return to her hometown to try to buy some of the farm land for her company she starts remembering everything she left behind....including Daniel! Daniel and Jodi left a lot of things unsaid when she left 10 years ago. Daniel thinks Jodi is going to ruin their little hometown with her big company buy out. They both have different ideas on how to keep the farms going and making a profit.

 Will they rekindle the love they once had?! Will Daniel change her mind about working for a big business farm?! Will the farm life help Tyler with his autism?! I really loved this story!! I would highly recommend this heartwarming book! I give it 4 stars!

There is a tour wide giveaway for the book blitz of His Hometown Girl. These are the prizes you can win:

- Grand Prize: $50 gift card and a signed copy of Karen Rock her earlier Heartwarming Wish Me Tomorrow and her YA contemporary romance, Camp Boyfriend.

- Two runner-ups both win a 15$ amazon gift card

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