A Change In Tide by Freya Barker

Book Excerpt:

"What impact would it have when everything suddenly faded to black?

For Mia, a crowded subway ride changes her entire life. Retreating to the wilderness helps her cope with a world that is suddenly too loud, too turbulent. Her existence safely contained to the small cottage on the lake, she is unprepared for the neighbor that moves across the bay.

A career-ending injury has Jared permanently benched. His reputation as The Enforcer won't survive the unanticipated responsibilities awaiting him. Away from the public eye, he adjusts to his new reality, under the quiet observation of the intriguing hermit on the other side of the water."

Title: A Change In Tide
Author: Freya Barker
Publisher: Spectrum Audio
Narrators: Charley Ongel, Tor Thom
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"A Change In Tide" by Freya Barker

My Speculation:

"A Change In Tide" was an excellent audio read where the narrators did an excellent job of portraying to the reader a satisfying story. We find out that the heroine suffered from PTSD and agoraphobia and thought to move to a secluded area would be the answer for her life living in a secluded life on a lake. However, a new neighbor moves in, Jared, who had just retired from the NHL due to a knee injury, moves in along with his sister, and Mia's life will never be the same. Believe it, Jared only wanted a quiet place to live while helping his sister with her new baby. So, what will happen when Mia and Jared meet up? It was fun listening to how the meet up began, and all the bantering that went on with touches of humor enhanced many parts of the read that did a lot to shake up Mia's world. All of the characters in this story were all very well developed and defined, giving the reader an excellent read.

Well, this is where I say you will have to pick up this good read to see how it all happens. It will be a heck of a story that will keep you listening to its story.

Thank you to Spectrum Audio through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Come, By: Becca Jameson

Book Description...

"Katy Marks has worked hard for years to make partner at her law firm and be accepted in a man's world. She hasn't had much time for play. Now she has a stalker, one of the firm's partners who hopes to entice her to gain promotion by sleeping with him. Backed into a corner, she grabs an unexpected opportunity. She wards off his unwanted advances by plastering herself against the sexy man leaning casually against the wall outside her uncle's gym.

Rafe Wesson is stunned by one look at the sexy woman so totally out of place in the gym and finds himself flattened by his best friend and sparring partner. Scrambling to ensure he gets a chance to speak with her, he instead finds himself KO'd by a kiss that rocks his world and hardens him in all the right places.

Katy isn't Rafe's type. She's far too innocent. Besides, she's the gym owner's niece. But two dates don't dampen his desire or release her from his thoughts. Rafe has personal rules against sleeping with a woman before they are fully informed about his dominant ways. But Katy is testing his patience. She wants him, but he fears she won't be as persistent when she finds out about his preferred lifestyle.

Rafe tries to step away from her, but he can't ignore the unknown threat that stalks her, and time is running out. Someone wants Katy dead. And Rafe wants Katy...very much alive.

Title:  Come

Author:  Becca Jameson

Publisher:  Hartwood Publishing Group

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean                    

Rating: Five

Review:

"Come" by Becca Jameson

My Thoughts...

I guess Katy Marks who was a lawyer never new that from a kiss coming out of her uncle's gym place would get her involved with Rafe Walker who was a hot MMA fighter and also a Dom.  However, we find that Katy had other troubles and that was being stalked but by who? Was this someone from her past?  This author really presents a interesting plot where the reader will find out a lots about BDSM life where the characters are well developed, strong, smart individuals that live everyday life's.  Yes, this author really knows how to give the reader quite a image of foreplay that will keep you turning the pages.  So, if you are not into this BDSM then this read may not be for you. There will be a suspense to just who is stalking Kate and how well she seems to enjoy coming out of her shell to this new way of life with Rafe and definitely enjoying having him as her bodyguard.   By the end of this story I really enjoyed the interesting synopsis of the story. 

Fearless 2: a Sports Romance Kindle Edition by Amarie Avant

Book Description....

Vassili I always thanked God for making me a beast in the cage, until Zariah came along. Somehow, I blinded her to my stubbornness and claimed her like the animal that I am. Now, I’m a husband and forced to compromise. But are we a team? No! I am an Alpha! I keep my wife, my daughter and my unborn son safe... by any means. Even if my enemy, king of the Russian bratva, is wrecking havoc! My father will die screwing with what’s mine. Zariah Marriage to Vassili is a roller coaster, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We crave the highs and learn from the lows. Our precious daughter is the glue that keeps us fighting for this love, in and out of the MMA cage or outside the court of law, in my case. This perfect life might never be without trials, until my latest assignment. Lord knows, Vassili will kill me if he knows the danger overshadowing our lives and how the defense I’m fighting against could cause the end of us.... Warning: This book is filled with smutty, sexy, grown folk sex between a man and wife. No cheating. And besides leaving you hot, bothered and panting, there is a Happily Ever After For Now (HEAFN) at the end." Not a cliffhanger. Title: Fearless 2 Author: Amarie Avant Publisher: Jessica Watkins Presents Book: # 2 Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: Five Review: "Fearless II" by Amarie Avant My Logic.... What a story that will definitely keep ones attention because this story will have many twist and turns. Be ready for a good read that deals with Zariah and Vassili love story with past highs and lows that comes out along with some secrets that also will come out. There will be some very interesting characters that will really keep your attention as you are turning the pages. I would highly suggest you you haven't read Fearless 1 to do so because as the story continues on it will definitely answer a lots of unanswered questions in this read. So, not only do we get a good story with no cliffhanger but a HEAFN.

His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington

Book Description....

"NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. He lives his life as quietly as his job allows, playing ball to support his family but trying not to draw unwanted attention. His quiet life is shaken up when a mutual friend introduces him to Victor, a visiting principal ballet dancer who is everything Isaiah is not.

Victor Aleksandrov has applied for political asylum to avoid returning to Russia, where gay men are targeted and persecuted. He’s been outspoken about gay rights in his home country, and if he doesn’t get asylum, going back to Russia is a death sentence.

Their one-night stand turns into a tentative friendship, a relationship they both agree is temporary... until Victor’s denied asylum. Isaiah can’t offer Victor a happily ever after, but he can propose something that’ll keep Victor in the US and safe... marriage He just doesn’t expect his new husband to dance away with his heart."

Title:  His Convenient Husband

Author:  Robin Covington

Publisher:  Entangled Publishing, LLC 
Series:  Love and Sports #1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"His Convenient Husband" by Robin Covington

My Thoughts....

I found this novel a very interesting well written read that definitely kept my attention all the way till the end.  I found the main characters...Isaiah, Victor and Evan and Ian some very intriguing, well developed and believable giving the readers one good story.  Was this a gay read?  Yes! With the two main characters Isaiah [football player] and Victor [ballet dancer] both being from two different backgrounds it was quite interesting in how this author was able to give the readers a story that did connect quite well and bringing the son [Evan] into the picture really helped bring this story altogether.  Even though this was the second marriage for Isaiah [after having losing his former husband Stephen from a accident] will he be able to leave the past behind and start a new one with his new husband? Will Isaiah began to love again?   I will say that I didn't really care very much for Isaiah until toward the end where it seems like after a certain incident that involved his son maybe he got some sense in what was really happening in this whole situation.  Now, I don't want to spoil it ...just saying you will have to pick up this novel and see for yourself what all it is about and how this author will bring it all out in the end. I felt that this was a enjoyable story that in the end you will find out if these two will get their HEA. 

Kentucky Blues (A Heart Strings Love Affair Book 1) by J. Haney

Book Description...

"Do you ever wish you were in an 80s movie, where the guy always gets the girl and girl always goes through hell but the end result is perfect? Yea well my life is nothing like that.

My name is Abigail Greenwood
I live on the wrong side of the tracks. I don't hang with the cool kids and I actually have to work for the stuff I want. My coke head mother won't do shit and my father well he works to pay the bills. Today is just one more day before I get out of this shithole town."

Title:  Kentucky Blues

Author:  J. Haney

Publisher: J. H.

Series:  A Heart Strings Love Affair Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Kentucky Blues" by H. Haney

My Thoughts...

This was a good coming of age story that dealt with some remarkable characters that were 'friends, family, compassion, understanding, self-awareness, and lovers.'  Each of these characters had a story of their own tragedy that will definitely keep you turning the pages as the reader gets 'one hot love triangle' about the struggles of high school popularity.  From a sassy girl, a jock and a new guy the readers get quite an interesting wonderful story of love.  These were definitely some 'misfits' who come together as they had struggles of abuse, tragedy, and heartaches. Truly there was love for Abigail from Clayton and Vic that seemed to work for them.  Will Abigail finally realize she is worthy of the loved she needs and be able to move on past her fear of that word?  The secondary characters Adam and Wayde really come into the story giving some important parts of the story with their friendship.    In the end, the reader will get one wonderful, amazing read that will only leave you wanting more.

Rules of Contact (A Play-by-Play Novel Book 12) by Jaci Burton

Book Description...

"In the new Play-By-Play novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Unexpected Rush, a football player who knows how to win on the field needs a better game plan for his love life.

A defensive end for the San Francisco Sabers, Flynn Cassidy is used to being in the spotlight—he just doesn’t enjoy it. But if getting in front of the cameras will help his new restaurant succeed, he’s willing. Now if he could just meet a woman who loved him and not his fame…

After her divorce, Amelia Lawrence is thrilled to start over as head chef at Ninety-Two. It’s just the opportunity she needs to heat up her career—if only she wasn’t wildly attracted to her sexy new boss. Their chemistry might be sizzling hot, but Amelia has no intention of being burned again.

Flynn can’t get enough of Amelia, and Amelia loves every second she spends with the tough yet tender Flynn. But trust is a hard-fought battle for both. Breaking the rules of contact and surrendering to their passion was the easy part. Are they willing to risk their hearts to win at the game of love?"

Title:  Rules of Contact

Author:  Jaci Burton

Publisher: Berkley

Series:  A Play-By-Play Novel Book 12

Reviewed By:   Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review: 

"Rules of Contact" by Jaci Burton

My Thoughts.....

This is my first read by the author and I was very impressed by it.  I loved the hero and heroine...Flynn and Amelia in with their drama, trust issues, emotion, excitement, heartbreaking, humor and wow the chemistry between the two[the hot love scenes were off the chart...hot] all coming together and giving the reader a good read.  In the end seeing  these two get their HEA was quite a wonderful told love story.

Thank you to the author for a copy of your novel for my honest opinion of the read.

In The Ring By: Perri Forrest

Book Description....

"“In the Ring” introduces Dario “DC” Caivano, heavyweight champion, who is also a man with a heavy heart. It isn’t without reason, however. As a teenager, Dario witnessed the murder of someone that he loved like a brother, and it took a lot out of him. It hardened him and left little to trust. Years have passed since the horrific crime, but it hasn’t gotten Dario any closer to being a man that can love . . . or be loved. In fact, he’s his best self when he’s in the ring where he can release his aggressions, if only for twelve rounds of “play”, to escape to a world where he can repeatedly annihilate the person responsible for his cousin’s death.

But what happens when he allows himself to come up for air?

Chanel Norwood is a single parent and club owner who is something like a “Boss”. She’s fiercely independent and knows exactly what she wants out of life, and right now it isn’t to be in an intimate relationship. She’s too busy taking care of business and raising a preteen son. After a failed relationship, Chanel has sworn off men—especially athletes. In her eyes, she’s already had one too many.

But how long can you fight fate?

When Dario and Chanel are thrown together, while the attraction is there, sparks don’t immediately fly. Both of them have lives and hearts that they’re very protective of. But as time goes on, they find there’s more to guard than just emotions when their worlds collide in a way that no one ever expected.

“In the Ring” is not without its share of secrets, drama, and ah-ha moments. Overall, it’s a story of love, loss, life and paths to new beginnings."

Title: In The Ring
Author: Perri Forrest
Publisher: Chic Lioness Publishing, LLC.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"In The Ring" by Perri Forrest

My Thoughts.

Good Read!

This author gives the reader something to think about...what happens when a secret finally comes out but was it really a secret that one important person already knew about it? I kept wondering what was it about these sisters that seemed to keep them apart [Chanel & Rochelle]? Let's not leave out the two main characters... Chanel & Dario who were two interesting people were truly drawn together in so many ways. Well, all I can say is that is this was one amazing read with twist and turns that that one will only have to pick up and read to see how well this author presents it to the readers. I enjoyed how the story flowed so well together and in the end all I can say is that the readers will gets one simply a good read. 

Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology By: [18 Different Authors]: Avery Flynn (Goodreads Author), Robin Covington (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Kincaid (Goodreads Author), Nana Malone (Goodreads Author), Virginia Nelson (Goodreads Author), Xio Axelrod (Goodreads Author), Christi Barth (Goodreads Author), Andie J. Christopher (Goodreads Author) , Kim Golden (Goodreads Author), Lena Hart (Goodreads Author), Desiree Holt (Goodreads Author), Robin Kaye (Goodreads Author), Katie Kenyhercz (Goodreads Author), Heather Long (Goodreads Author), Kate Meader (Goodreads Author), Angi Morgan (Goodreads Author), Susan Scott Shelley (Goodreads Author), Misty D. Waters

Book Description.....

"Too steamy for the penalty box...

The New Orleans Cajun Rage professional hockey team just won the Cup. No one thought they'd do it: they were a team of shoulda beens, never coulda beens and a star or two. They'd only been in the Crescent City for three years before this year's Cinderella run that had them skating off the ice with the championship. Over the following summer, each player gets to keep the Cup for a day. Nobody knows why, but whoever has the Cup falls in love.

USA Today Bestsellers Robin Covington, Kimberly Kincaid, Nana Malone and Virginia Nelson, Publisher's Weekly Bestseller Angi Morgan, along with Xio Axelrod, Christi Barth, Andie J. Christopher, Avery Flynn, Kim Golden, Lena Hart, Desiree Holt, Robin Kaye, Katie Kenyhercz, Heather Long, Kate Meader, Susan Scott Shelley, and Misty D. Waters bring you 18 romances with smoking hot heroes--both on and off the ice."

20% of all royalties from sales of Hot on Ice will go to Homes for Troops.

"FREE AGENT, USA Today Best Seller Robin Covington - Defenseman James "DC" Washington has had a big year: winning "The Cup" and coming out to his team and the entire world were events that changed his life. Now a free agent, he thought he had his next step all planned out . . . until the man he might not be able to resist puts a sexy offer on the table.

BODY CHECK, USA Today Bestseller Desiree Holt - Matt Vorchak always dreamed of playing professional hockey and winning The Cup. Then he would marry the woman of his heart and live happily ever after. But Lizzie Andrews wanted him to stay in Tampa with her and build a life there. Their split was agonizing for both. Ten years later he has realized one dream. Now he wants to recapture the other, and he's using his day with the Stanley Cup to win her back. But he has a secret that may change everything for both of them.

DEEP CHECK, USA Today Bestseller Kimberly Kincaid - Hotshot hockey center Finn Donnelly wants nothing more than to take The Cup to his best friend's grave after the Rage's big win. The problem is, that also means going back to his hometown and seeing January Sinclair, a.k.a., the woman he left behind. Will Finn and January learn to build new trust--or will their ghosts keep them from falling in deep?

RANSOM, USA Today Bestseller Nana Malone - Money, power, prestige...reject. Ransom Cox is --The Player. His whole life, hockey player, Ransom Cox, has watched the people he loves the most reject and leave him. He's learned it's better to be on his own. After the scandal of his wife walking out on him right before the championships, citing his bedroom "over" prowess as the reason, he can't seem to escape the spotlight. The last thing he wants is to be stranded in a cabin with the one girl he's always wanted. The one girl who could destroy him.

CAGED, USA Today Bestseller Virginia Nelson -The Ragin' Cajuns right winger, Oliver Tremblay, learned that nothing good can stay when he lost his parents on 9/11. Maisie plans to melt the ice king's heart and prove she's just the girl to go skate to skate with him, whether he likes it or not.

BREAKAWAY BROOKE, Publisher's Weekly Bestseller Angi Morgan - When hockey phenom Deacon Sanders mistakes Brooke Henderson for a puck bunny, he's set on scoring the ultimate goal with the fiercely sexy bodyguard. Keeping watch from a distance is impossible when everywhere she turns Deacon's there like a loose puck in front of the net. Despite his annoyance that his family thinks he can't keep himself out of trouble, can he convince this Amazon beauty to stop fighting her erotic powers long enough to play his game?

THE WARM UP, Xio Axelrod - Subzero. That's what folks around the league call Constantine Zimin, hockey's best defenseman. He's unflappable. Stoic, even. No cracks in all that ice, not until he meets Suji Meriwether. The pediatric nurse has no time for bad-boy jocks who want to use her patients as props. But as soon as they meet, temperatures rise and their defenses fall.

CHECK MY HEART, Christi Barth - Kurt Lundquist can't resist the beautiful & compassionate nurse who eased his brother's last days, despite knowing she doesn't want any reminders of her 'death duty'. Lisette does want the hot but oh-so-sad hockey star. Can she lift him out of his grief - and will she want to once she learns his terrible secret?

FULL CONTACT, Andie J. Christopher -Leftwinger Anders Sorenson has never met the perfect woman before breaking up a fight at Dahlia Clarno's bar. Dahlia's hot, she doesn't care about his fame, and she has no idea about the bounty his teammates have on his virginity--she's the total package for a vacation fling.

BLADE, Avery Flynn - Bad girl Gillie Pike has gone straight, but someone with a lot of money wants to bring her out of retirement to steal the Cup and make sure it's found in star goalie Flynn Kazakov's possession. They call him Crazy-kov for a reason and nothing makes him more nuts than his best friend's sexy little sister who swears she's the only one who can keep him out of jail and on the ice.

UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN, Kim Golden - Jonas Magnussen's icy blue stare has earned him the nickname the Iceman. On and off the ice, he's cool, collected and hard to handle. When an injury threatens to end his career, Jonas is faced with a choice he thought he'd never have to make. Mariam Kidane is the only woman who ever made Jonas lose his cool. A chance encounter with her melts Jonas's icy facade and leaves him wondering if life away from the league is such a bad thing, especially when it means a second chance at scoring the ultimate goal: love.

COURAGE, Lena Hart - Newly appointed head coach Mason "The Rage" Courage is in for the fight of his life. What should have been the biggest night of his career turns into the worst moment in his life when his wife Jules serves him with divorce papers. But this former bad boy isn't about to let anyone--or anything--breakup his family. For his wife, his children, his players...Mason is prepared to fight for them all.

PENALTY BOX BLUES, Robin Kaye - Stryker Gyllenhaal, enforcer on the Ragin' Cajun's, knows that once he hits Boise, his time spent in the penalty box is nothing compared to the payback Karma Kincaid has in store for him. When he finds out she has hired a handler, Trish Reynolds, his old college tutor, he's not sure who the real enforcer is. Karma, because she owns him for an entire week, or Trish, the only woman who knows his secret, and can slam his heart against the boards with a sideways glance. He is so pucked.

BEAR NAKED, Katie Kenyhercz - First Nations defenseman Bear Thompson wants to spend his day with the Cup back home on the reserve, but first he has to convince his childhood sweetheart and current band chief Aria Paul to give him another chance and that letting the media in won't be the end of the world. The last thing Aria wants to do is fall back in love with the man who broke her heart and left her in the dust, but old feelings spark new ones, and when Bear sets his sights on a goal, it's only a matter of time.

BLOCKED, Heather Long - Archer Durham's career has been defined by his badass attitude both on and off the ice, unfortunately it's biting him in the ass. After one too many unfortunate videos of him turned up on social media, both his fans and the press have turned against him. The win shines spotlight on the whole team and he needs to clean up his act...but what the hell does he know about being a knight in shining armor?

IN SKATES TROUBLE, Kate Meader - Right winger Ford "Killer" Callaghan can't believe he let the anonymous woman who blew his mind slip away into the night. He'll track her down because once could never be enough--even if discovering Addison Williams's identity places her strictly out of bounds. Stolen kisses. Secret hook-ups. Deliciously forbidden in every way. Can a passion that started in the dark find a lifetime of love in the light?

MAKING HIS MOVE, Susan Scott Shelley - Backup goaltender Rod Fraser is a free agent in every sense. He's ready for a new team, and hoping for another shot with his best friend's sister. But Arielle Charton thinks Rod's interest is fleeting, and she doesn't need the distraction. She's on a mission to rebuild her life. Rod's made his living making impossible saves, but it will take the impossible to convince the shy artist that she's captured his heart.

CHECKING YES, Misty D. Waters - Family secrets drove star left-winger Cooper Banks away from the love of his life, but hot off a championship win he's no longer satisfied with second place. Except the daddy's girl he left behind is now a woman no longer impressed by his charming smile. So when Savannah Jane Scott decides to put Cooper in the penalty box, she aims to keep him there...for good this time."

Title:  Hot On Ice
Authors:  [18 Different Authors]:  Avery Flynn (Goodreads Author), Robin Covington (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Kincaid (Goodreads Author), Nana Malone (Goodreads Author), Virginia Nelson (Goodreads Author), Xio Axelrod (Goodreads Author), Christi Barth (Goodreads Author), Andie J. Christopher (Goodreads Author) , Kim Golden (Goodreads Author), Lena Hart (Goodreads Author), Desiree Holt (Goodreads Author), Robin Kaye (Goodreads Author), Katie Kenyhercz (Goodreads Author), Heather Long (Goodreads Author), Kate Meader (Goodreads Author), Angi Morgan (Goodreads Author), Susan Scott Shelley (Goodreads Author), Misty D. Waters

My Review is featuring "Bear Naked" by Katie Kenyhercz.... 

Book Description...

BEAR NAKED, Katie Kenyhercz - First Nations defense man Bear Thompson wants to spend his day with the Cup back home on the reserve, but first he has to convince his childhood sweetheart and current band chief Aria Paul to give him another chance and that letting the media in won't be the end of the world. The last thing Aria wants to do is fall back in love with the man who broke her heart and left her in the dust, but old feelings spark new ones, and when Bear sets his sights on a goal, it's only a matter of time.


Publisher:  Avery Flynn
Series:  Chicago Rebels 0.5
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Hot on Ice".... [Bear Naked] by Katie Kenyhercz

My Thoughts.... 

Will these two Bear Thompson and Aria Paul finally get their HEA? They had know each other but circumstances had caused one to leave.  I found this was a beautifully written story of how what will be will be.  Now, it may take a while for all of it to work out as it was for these to but in the end well you will just have to pick up this good read by the author to see how this will all finally come out for Bear and Aria.  It will not be a easy road for these two for they both had so much going on in the present life.  Who will be willing to change their situation? I found this story somewhat predicable but still a well written one that will definitely keep your attention all the way to the end. It will be quite interesting to see if  Bear and Aria will finally get their HEA?  Again you will just have to pick up this read to see how it all will all come out.  

Season of Us By: Pamela Sanderson

Book Description....

"Sweet contemporary romance.

Shelly Paige has never been one to take risks. Even less so since the loss of her husband. She's content to stay in the town she grew up in, surrounded by the safety of family. A lost dog leads her to a handsome young athlete and the possibility of new adventures. Can she put the past behind her and take a chance on love again?

Zach Carrey is a professional soccer player still finding his way in the high pressure sports world. Unfamiliar town. Tough coach. And he's had heartbreak of his own. The sweet and sexy widow is the calm presence he didn't know he needed. Can he convince her he's worth the risk?"

Title:  Season of Us

Author:  Pamela Sanderson

Publisher:  Independently Publisher

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Season of Us"  by Pamela Sanderson

My Thoughts...

This was quite a interesting story by this author that featured a younger man [Zack] who was 22 and older woman [Shelly] whose age wasn't given in this story. How these two got together was unique in the sense it was because of a stray dog [Dewey] being found by Shelley that belonged to Zack.  Zack was a professional soccer player there in this small town and Shelly was a widow who worked for her in-laws.  The author gives the readers a sweet well written story about these two people and the dog along with some very intriguing secondary characters that were well developed, portrayed and believable where you will have no trouble keeping up with all that will be going on. What will happen when Shelly and Zack decide to get to know each other?  What problems will that present to them and especially Shelly's in laws.I will say I loved the way the two main characters were able to talk and share with each other their feelings.    Be ready for a little bit of humor along with some serious challenges that will deal with some conflict that will come into play in the story and the twist at the end was just perfect.  Now, I will stop here and say you will have to pick this read up and see for yourself how well this author brings in all out to the reader.  If you are into animals, sports and romance then I would definitely recommend this novel to you.

I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.

Unwrapping Her Perfect Match: A London Legends Christmas Romance By: Kat Latham

Book Description....

"’Twas a week before Christmas, and at the auction house…

At six foot one, Gwen Chambers has felt like a giant her whole life. She’s a calm, capable nurse saving lives in a busy London hospital, but healthy men give her heart palpitations. When larger-than-life rugby player “Little” John Sheldon convinces her to bid on him in his team’s fundraising auction, she discovers how pleasurable heart palpitations can be.

A rugby player was stirring, with desire no one could douse…

John has wanted Gwen since he first saw her, but when he’s injured in a match just before Christmas he suddenly needs her too. Not only can the sexy nurse help him recover, but she might be able to help him look after his daughter—a shy ten-year-old who speaks only French.

But will it be a Happy Christmas for all, and for all a good night?
From decorating the Christmas tree to ice skating at the Tower of London, Gwen helps father and daughter open up and bond with each other—and she bonds right along with them. But when John’s agent calls with a life-changing offer, Gwen has to decide how far she’s willing to go for her perfect match. Will their first Noël also be their last?"

Title:  Unwrapping Her Perfect Match: A London Legends Christmas Romance
Author:  Kat Latham
Publisher:  K. L.
Series:  London Legends #3.5
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Unwrapping Her Perfect Match: A London Legends Christmas Romance" by Kat Latham

My Thoughts....

This was a wonderfully short written  Christmas Romance series of the London Legends #3.5.  Be prepared to be entertained by some well developed and defined characters that face some real day to day life issues for being 'big and awkward.'  I liked how this author gives the readers such an intriguing read with Gwen Chambers having insecure issues and John Sheldon...oh my being the alpha that he was.  In time will these two be able to 'work for it and each other in this whirlwind romance?'  I loved the relationship that John had with his daughter...and how with Gwen's helped with that situation and also their relationship that they had with each other. Yes, it will be some hot steamy sex added in the story and to get even more of the story you will just have to pick up the read to see how well this author presents this story to the readers. Would I recommend?   YES!

Just For Christmas Night By: Lisa Marie Perry

Title:  Just For Christmas Night
Author:  Lisa Marie Perry
Series:  The Blue Dynasty # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Just For Christmas Night" by Lisa Marie Perry

Book Description....

"A red-hot holiday "

"Pro football publicist Martha Blue has something to prove. To protect the image of the Las Vegas Slayers—and stay employed—she has to shed her party-girl reputation. Fast! So no more mistakes. No further scandals. And absolutely no falling for the one man who can give her everything she wants…and nothing of what she needs.

Danger and desire never mixed well for undefeated prizefighter Joaquin Ryder. A friend of the Blue family, he's a man who knows his boundaries…boundaries he has secretly crossed only once before. Now that he's back in Sin City to train for the biggest fight of his career, he can't afford to let a sexy distraction like Martha put him against the ropes. Revisiting their sizzling past is something he isn't willing to risk—until a steamy Yuletide encounter, where for just one night, they'll surrender completely…."

What I liked about this novel ...

This was the third series of  'The Blue Dynasty' and it was a good read where this one is about Martha Blue  who was one of the youngest but not a pushover.  So, what she rebellious and just wanted to have a good time?  Yes, but was there more to Martha than just that because she was able to have a few secrets of her own from her family. I loved how Martha was a strong women who fought for what she believed in showing how her hard work and determination...well I will stop here and let you read it for yourself. 

 Now to add to this story there was Joaquin (Las Vegas Prince) who seemed like a 'lost soul' that would leave him wanting to prove something  of who he was ...from his past.  This is a deep read that you will have to keep up with the read because there will be twist and turns as you read through each of these characters raw emotions.  In the end will these two be able to fight for the genuine love that they really have for each other? 

I found the characters very well developed, well rounded, well portrayed, colorful and believable giving the reader an excellent read of what all is going on.  Martha's mother was really some pill to shallow and I did like the addition of the new character by the name of  Avery who became part of Martha's family.

This author was able to really give the reader the description of just what was going on at that time and  in the end giving us a well written script that will keep you turning the pages till the end. 

I will say to learn more about this series ('The Blue Dynasty)  I would suggest you read the first two series first before reading this one, however, "Just For Christmas Night"  is a stand alone read.  I found "Just For Christmas Night" was one interesting read where you will get a little of it all.... from 'past  lust, desire, acceptance, trust to even some new choices'  and with saying that I would definitely recommend this novel and just a heads  up ....there will be another romance from this author's  The  Blue Dynasty series, 'Mine Tonight' coming soon!