Claim & Protect (The Haven Brotherhood #3) by Rhenna Morgan

Book Description....

"Live hard, f*ck harder and follow only their own rules. Those are the cornerstones the six men of the Haven Brotherhood live and bleed by, refusing to conform to society's expectations, taking what they want and always watching each other's backs.  
Trevor Raines lives on the edge of legal. A good guy doing bad things to save lives, the only rules he follows are the Brotherhood's, and there's nothing in the world that will change that. Until Natalie Jordan walks into his life…
Natalie's only interest is in making a fresh start. She's a woman with a plan, and the plan doesn't include a man with secrets, no matter how kind—or intoxicating—he is. But this cowboy is determined to break down her walls, keep her safe and make her his.
Trevor had no interest in settling down, but there's something entirely too appealing about the woman he can't stay away from. There's only one thing to do—change his plans…and hers. When Natalie's ex resurfaces to threaten her new life, Trevor will move heaven and earth to make sure the bastard can't hurt her again. Except saving Natalie means outing his own secrets—and it could mean losing her forever…"
This book is approximately 104,000 words

Title:  Claim & Protect
Author:  Rhenna Morgan
Publisher:  Carina Press
Series:  The Haven Brotherhood # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Five
Review:

"Claimed & Protect" by Rhenna Morgan

My Thoughts....

Wow! What a beautiful series The Haven Brotherhood #3 in 'Claim & Protect' that was a contemporary romance that featured Trevor and Natalie. All that is left to say is this is one series you will not be able to put down until the very end.  The author really brings it all out to the readers how well these Haven Brothers were truly their for each other definitely  helping when and where it was needed.  This was a good series of what this sexy alpha  cowboy would  do for the ones he loved [Natalie and Levi].  In the end will  Trevor & Natalie get their HEA?  Pick up "Claim & Protect" to see!  Now, I am waiting for the next series...another 'Haven Brother' in  Tempted & Taken...that deals with Knox's and Darya's romance.

An Unexpected Love (Hudson Brothers PI Book 1) by J. Haney

Book Description.....

"Their worlds were fused together by a single ringing of the telephone.

Kyler Jefferson was just sixteen when her family was brutally murdered. Left pregnant and alone she has been running for nearly a decade from place to place, terrified that one day they would be found by the mysterious caller with sinister intentions.

Since the deaths of his mother and sister, Caleb Hudson has been living the bachelor’s life. As a private investigator, he usually handles cheating spouses and missing persons, which suits him just fine. While investigating a routine case he finds himself thrust into Kyler’s life, consumed by a profound need to protect her from a past he knows nothing about.

They are two people going down separate roads; one running for her life, the other trying to maintain what’s left of his own. How can they preserve their lives when fate has decided she has other plans?"

Title: An Unexpected Love
By: J. Haney
Publisher: J. H.
Series: Hudson Brothers PI Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"An Unexpected Love" by J. Haney

My Thoughts.....

I will only say that Kyler Jefferson was one strong person to have gone through so much in her lifetime. Even after ten years of life for Kyler was still on the run with her twins. One good thing about this story was after meeting Caleb Hudson [who was a PI] was one of the best things that could have happened for her. After another horrible tragedy will Kyler be able to make it? I liked how the author shows how Caleb and his family was there for Kyler but will she have the will to want to go on? Well, this is where I will say this is one suspenseful romantic reads that you will have to pick up and read for yourself. The story will really pull at your heartstrings from 'love, suspense and the mystery' that goes on in this story and will definitely keep you turning the pages to see how it will all come out. In the end, will things finally come together for Kyler and Caleb?

Winter Kisses By: S.I. Hayes & J. Haney

Book Description...

"You can take the girl out of the country but can you take the country out of the girl?
In just four short months Justin Blackthorne has become a fixture in the Hopkins Kentucky household. With the holidays upon them, he wants nothing more than to get Fallon away from everyone and spend New Year’s in NYC.
The family has other plans, he can take her, but the trip is going to be plus two! Nick and Peter her brothers have invited themselves along putting the kibosh on his romantic plans…
When word gets to Justin’s family he’s come home, all bets are off and he will have no choice but to take the whole motley crew to the house he’s spent years trying to forget."

Title:  Winter Kisses
Publisher: Hayes/Haney
Series:  A County Fair Romance Book 2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Winter Kisses" by S.I. Hayes & J. Haney

My Thoughts...

I liked this series ...[A County Fair romance Book 2] 'Winter Kisses' as it continues so very well from the first series..' Stolen Moments.'  With the holiday coming how will these two... Fallen and  Justin along with her protective brothers manage the holidays.  The story will take quite a turn when  Justin ends of visiting New York during New Years along with Fallon, Pete, and Nick.  Now that will be one trip for them as they meet Justin's best friend Blaine.  There will definitely be a twist in this read as Justin meets with his father and mother.  That will be quite a trip and let's now leave out Justin's best friend Blaine.  How will all of this effect Nick situation?  Oh, well as the story goes on it will seem like the story will come together however, another twist will come onto the scene when Justin comes back home to Kentucky.  Now, I will stop here and just say that you will have to pick up this good series to see how wells these two authors give the readers a well-written series. Now, what will come next for the favorite two main characters [Fallen & Justin] along with the rest of the Hopkins brothers and a friend [Blaine] in the next series [A County Fair Romance Book 3] in 'Spring Fling.'

Stolen Moments By: S.I. Hayes & J. Haney

Book Description...

"Fallon Hopkins is a good country girl. She’s twenty-three and spends her time taking care of her family, the Farm and going to the Local Farmer’s Markets to sell her sweet confections. This leaves little room for anything else. Her life is happy if not a little boring.

Justin Blackthorne is a New York City transplant, having come to Kentucky to dislodge the silver spoon from his foul mouth. He seems like a party boy, covered in tattoos, and piercings, with a lifestyle to match.

Enter Joseph Hopkins Fallon’s meddling father, after meeting Justin he decides the boy may just be the thing to get his daughter out of the farmhouse and into the real world. Enlisting the aid of his youngest son Peter they force the pair to interact even after a disastrous first meeting.

The pair quickly find they have less to fight about and more to fight for. Can they conquer the bonds of family or will it all just be Stolen Moments?"

Title:  Stolen Moments

Publisher: Hayes/Haney

Series:  A County Fair Romance Book 1 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Stolen Moments" by S.I. Hayes & J. Haney

My Thoughts...

These two authors[ S.I Hayes & J. Haney] have given the readers a well-written series['A County Fair Romance Book 1 in  'Stolen Moments'] that flows together so well definitely keeping you turning the pages.  All I can say is that they did a wonderful job in their collaboration giving the reader a good read. Truly, this was a beautiful romantic story that features Fallon Justine Hopkins and Justin Allen Blackthorne. What will happen when this feisty and sexy lady meet a handsome and sexy guy?

With these two main characters add the secondary ones and the reader will get a well developed, portrayed and believable read that will carry you through this wonderful story.  Be ready for lots of 'emotions....from sadness, happiness, anger, excitement, worry, anxiety' to family drama that will at times have you even laughing at some of the antics of the read.

What will happen as this tattooed city boy who was running from his past drifts into their lives and meets up with this twenty-three-year-old country girl who had stepped into her mother's role in helping her brothers as well as her father?  What will happen when that seems to fall apart and a big secret will come out?  I liked how this author's brought out the over-protectiveness that was shown by the brothers and even the father. After all, is said and done will this family be able to pick themselves up and put things back together again a certain incident happens?  Will Justin and Fallon finally achieve a HEA?  Well, to get all of these questions answered and a lot more the reader will have to pick up 'Stolen Moments' and see how these two authors bring it all out so well to the readers. After the reader finishes with this series Book 1...let's go on to the next series...A County Fair Romance Book 2 in  'Winter Kisses' where we will get more from Justin and Fallon.

Faking Lucky By: Q. D. Purdu

Book Description...

"Desdemona, a pianist in the Austin life-music scene, is channel-surfing when she stumbles upon the program Marriage Exposure. The trashy television show gets people to spill all the secrets of their sex lives, and Desdemona’s ex-boyfriend just happens to be a guest. To her shock and horror, Desdemona’s ex announces on national television that he dumped her because she never got the big O. “She faked…,” he says. Every single time.
Her life is wrecked! If her friends, family and colleagues haven’t seen the interview yet, they will.
How do you survive a scandal like this? How did he know she faked? And why is it that in the bedroom, Desdemona never, ever gets lucky?
The lovable, creative and quirky heroine tackles these challenges. As Desdemona tries to run damage control on her reputation, she begins to explore her sexuality."

To her shock and horror, Desdemona’s ex announces on national television that he dumped her because--


Gasp!


--she never got the big O.

“She faked…,” he says.

Every single time.

Her life is wrecked! If her friends, family and colleagues haven’t seen the interview yet, they will.

How do you survive a scandal like this?

How did he know she faked?

And why is it that in the bedroom, Desdemona never, ever gets lucky?

The lovable, creative and quirky heroine tackles these challenges. As Desdemona tries to run damage control on her reputation, she begins to explore her sexuality. Along the way, she will get a second chance at genuine love.

Q. D. Purdu’s Finding Lucky won first place in the romance category of the Texas Writers’ League. Desdemona’s quest for the Big O is full of hilarious moments, handsome men, and heartfelt memories.

Title:  Faking Lucky
Author: Q. D. Purdu
Publisher:  Q. D. P.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Faking Lucky" by Q. D. Purdu

My Thoughts...

A good read of  'second chances' that happened to two HS sweethearts of Hunter and Desdemona. However, things will change for these two.  Be ready for a fun, steamy passion, heartbreak, suspense hilarious, poignant and quick phenomenal read that will keep your attention to this twisted end.  What will happen when her ex boyfriend announces on national TV that when had been faking her orgasms during their relationship?  Now, how will this story come out?  This is where I will say that you will have to pick up this story to see how all of this will come out.  In the end the reader gets a well written romantic comedy that will definitely keep one interested  turning the pages.

Ray Of Heart By: E. L. Todd

Book Description....

"Ryker finally told me what happened all those months ago. He explained his distance, his coldness.

Now everything makes sense.

I've been with Zeke for a long time now, and everything is exactly how I want it to be.

I adore him.

No, I love him.

But there's a warning deep in my gut. Zeke is acting differently, and Ryker isn't the same either.

It's the calm before the storm.

I can feel it.:

Title:  Ray Of Heart

Author:  E. L. Todd

Publisher:  E. L. T.

Series:  Ray # 5

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Ray Of Heart" by E. L. Todd

My Thoughts:

What a beautiful ending to this Ray # 5 series and I must say I enjoyed all of  these series.  Rae was truly a pill at times with her changing her mind going back and forth with what she really wanted. Be
ready for a little bit of it all from 'heartache, love, friendship, heartbreak and there was even some sports' bring into the read that will definitely keep you turning the pages to the end to see what would go on next.  I enjoyed how this author brings it all finally together giving the reader one beautiful ending that wasn't just for the two main character but .... I will stop here and just say you will have to pick up 'Ray Of Heart' and see for yourself how well this story all comes out.  I liked the family and friend support that was so very strong in this series and showing how in the end one can change if they really want it.  I wouldn't only recommend this series but the whole series 1-5.  The readers will not be disappointed.    

Zaccaro: A Stepbrother Romance by Amarie Avant

Book Description....

"Reese Dunham has two rules when it comes to men - No suits. No cops.
Evan Zaccaro is a narcotics detective on a mission to take down a dangerous biker gang, both a suit and a cop.
When Evan crosses paths with Reese while undercover, sparks fly and Reese's rules go out the window.
Despite the intense heat between the pair, there are forces keeping them apart. Reese's father was slain by the LAPD, and that's only the beginning of the secrets in her life. Next, a surprise marriage means that Reese and Evan are now step brother and sister. With the universe against them, Reese and Evan start to fall in love and fight to be together.
As Evan closes in on the gang, things take a dangerous turn and Reese is put at risk. Can Evan save her in time? And will they finally get to be together?

Note: this is a rerelease of Secrets She Keeps"

Title   Zaccaro

Author:  Amarie Avant

Publisher:  A. A.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Zaccaro: A Stepbrother Romance  by Amarie Avant 

My Thoughts....

This was quite a rewrite from the first version 'Secrets She Keeps.'  The reader is given a suspenseful romantic read about Reese and Evan that will keep you turning the pages seeing how this kinship will turns out. Will their be a instant attraction when Evan meets Reese while he is on  stakeout? Will the one night of passion lead to many more?   In the end will this detective get his target before all of the secrets start coming out? The characters were all for the most post over the chart being well developed, defined and believable.  One character I wasn't able to get like at all was Reese's mom [Lolita] but I guess that's life for many people especially in the  how horrible way she acted toward her daughter.  With there being so many elements to the read you will have to  pick "Zaccaro" up and read for yourself how well this author delivers it to the reader. I will say the second version really explains it all so very well and seeing whether Reese and Evan will ever make it to their HEA was a joy to read.