Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh

Slightly Scandalous

by Mary Balogh
 ☆☆☆☆☆

 

 

Book Three of the Bedwyn Saga

 

Have you ever heard the saying,

"I mean to start as I will go on."

That is exactly how this story begins.

Freyja's story starts with her bold and brave

personality. She immediately meets up with

Joshua Moore, Marquess of Hallmere.

The two of them are more than slightly scandalous. 

Freyja has no idea who he is or about his title.

Same as he does not believe that she could

possibly be the sister of the Duke of Bewcastle.

 

When two very stubborn people meet up,

this is what happens.

Freyja and Joshua each come with their own

baggage and uncertainties. They also come with

tough outer shells.

 

Are either of them brave enough to admit what

they want? Either strong enough to hang on as

the other breaks down their own guard?

If they both can find a way to get through,

they could find a wonderful future waiting

on the other side. But it will take courage

and vulnerability from each of them.

 

It takes an amazing writer to tell this story.

And to find the perfect match for Freyja.

Mary Balogh must have dug deep to pull

this book together.

 

 

I have owned this book for years.

Review by Lisa Hutson 

 

 

 



lost and found sisters by Jill Shalvis

lost and found sisters

by Jill Shalvis

 

Wildstone - Book One

 

I have been a big fan of Jill Shalvis for a long time.

I expect certain things from her stories. Much of

which is delivered in lost and found sisters.

Then there is new stuff. The lead character,

Quinn Weller, has a much deeper background

that comes to light in this story. There are the 

chuckles that you look forward to with Jill Shalvis.
There are always fun towns, interesting atmospheres
 and great side characters. But I felt like this story was much

deeper and even has a darker side.

The secrets just kept on coming. The whole story 

was a wonderful surprise. I don't know what

is coming up next in this series. But I do know I am

looking forward to it.

 

I can't explain the title without exposing spoilers.

I believe it will be a much more enjoyable and

interesting read with as little as possible

advance information. I will say this much,

Quinn is a chef in a fancy restaurant

in LA but she cant make a pancake.

And the folks in Wildstone, they dig their

pancakes. With chocolate chips.

 

 "So you're saying you don't feel excited or aroused, Ever."

Well, she hadn't. Until yesterday when she'd reacted to his

leanly muscled build like she'd never seen a man before.

And at the thought, she squirmed again.

"Quinn." He ran a work-roughened finger along the palm of

her hand and she got a full-body shiver. "Do you feel that?"

"Um," she said eloquently.

His eyes held her prisoner while her pulse raced and butter-

flies danced in her belly and at that realization, her palms went

sweaty. She thought about lying but knew she couldn't sell it, not

with how closely he was watching her, seeing her. "Okay, so I feel

something," she managed.

"I think maybe you just switched me back on."

 

My oh my my my, you need to meet Mick. He is a

successful business man that has no interest in being

in Wildstone. No interest at all. But there he is.

Fabulous romance. The story continues to expand

all the way through. Terrific ending. But I sure

am looking forward to the next one.

 

I got this copy from my library.

Review by Lisa Hutson

Susan's Review of Sunsets at Seaside by Addison Cole

Dive into the Newest Sweet with Heat Romance!

SUNSETS AT SEASIDE

Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers #4

Addison Cole

Releasing Aug 23, 2017

Jessica Ayers has lived a sheltered life with little more than cello lessons and practices taking up her day. Now a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, she escapes the prim and proper symphony to vacation in the Seaside community in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to determine if she is living life to the fullest or missing it altogether.

For the first time since developing the second largest search engine in the world, billionaire Jamie Reed is taking the summer off. He plans to work from the Cape and spend time with his elderly grandmother—and falling in love is not in his plans.

From the moment Jamie and Jessica meet, the attraction is white-hot. Once-overly-focused Jamie can think of little else than sweet, smart, and alluring Jessica, and Jessica discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. But when Jamie’s business encounters trouble and his attorney and best friend intervenes, he proves that the brown-haired beauty is too distracting for Jamie. To make matters worse, it appears that Jessica might not be who she says she is, turning Jamie’s life—and his heart—upside down. In a world where personal information is always one click away, Jamie must decide if he should trust his heart or watch the woman he loves walk away.

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“Guess it’s just you and me.”

Jamie’s rich voice slid over her, bringing goose bumps to her arms and heating her up even more. How the heck did he manage to pull off laid-back and sensual at the same time? And why was it such a turn-on? She looked down at her hand, still on his thigh, and felt his muscles flex. The fire was nearly out, just a few embers glowing in the darkness. She should probably go home. It was already far later than she was used to staying up, and she had a big day tomorrow. Didn’t she? Didn’t she always? She had to practice and…No. That wasn’t right. She wasn’t practicing. She was vacationing. She had all the time in the world.

She realized that she hadn’t responded to Jamie’s remark. Instead of answering him, she tilted her head and looked at him. Really looked at him. He was too beautiful, and she was pretty sure it wasn’t just the tequila that made her think so. His hazel eyes were seductively dark and narrow. His tanned skin blended handsomely with the sexy scruff on his jaw, and his full lips were barely parted. She wanted to run her finger along his lips and feel their softness.

“What?” he asked quietly.

“I’m just…” Thinking about touching your scruff. And maybe your lips. And that crease by your mouth when you smile. There it is. Oh, I love that crease. Oh, and your hands. I’m dying to know what your hands feel like. “Thinking…” It was the only word she could manage without making a fool of herself.

“Thinking about throwing your phone at me again?”

This charming romance took me by surprise…in a good way! I was not sure how a love-at- first-sight romance would work for Seaside resident Jamie Reed and cellist Jessica Ayers. They seemed so very different to me until I read and was captivated by their story.

Jamie Reed is President and creator of One Click, a search engine similar to Google. He’s part of the weekend fun with Leanna, Bella, Amy and Jenna at the Seaside compound in Wellfleet, Mass. Jamie’s grandmother, Vera, summers at Seaside and he has decided to take a sabbatical from work to spend time with her. For years, Jessica Ayers has devoted herself to her music; she feels that she needs a break from the practice and performing and rents an apartment at Seaside. Loved the clever way Addison Cole introduces the two characters; frustrated by her phone, Jessica tosses it and beans Jamie on the head. Jamie quickly figures out that Jessica is clueless about her phone and the internet and tries to help her. The chemistry between the shy cellist and confident businessman sizzles during this unlikely first meeting!

Addison Cole explores the events that shaped both Jamie and Jessica’s personalities. Vera plays an important role in the couple’s romance. As a musician, she recognizes Jessica’s singular devotion to her music and her desire to be loved as herself. Vera understands why Jamie has devoted himself to work and the reason behind his fear of loving someone too deeply. Vera’s words of wisdom to Jamie—“Take care of your heart.” play a pivotal role in the storyline. The conversations between the three characters are honest, poignant and superbly written.

Sunsets at Seaside is heartfelt a story about two lonely people who experience a deep, passionate, romantic love for the first time until a crisis occurs at One Click. Jamie and Jessica’s relationship suffers a serious setback when Jamie’s lawyer exceeds his paygrade and blames Jessica for the disaster at One Click.

Addison Cole balances passion and the desire for a fulfilling career in Sunsets at Seaside. The descriptive writing transports the reader to a perfect Cape Cod summer adventure with friends and the witty, poignant dialogue provides insight into the characters desires, fears and hopes. What sets this novel apart from the other books in the series is that the pieces do not fit together perfectly. Jamie and Jessica's path towards happiness wasn't smooth. There was drama, conflict and soul searching before the HEA and these elements made the couple's journey unique and relatable.

If you enjoy books by Samantha Chase, Donna Alward and Sheryl Woods--you will love Addison Cole's newest Seaside novel!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

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