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        ABOUT A SWEET MESS:   Korean-American author Jayci Lee delights with  A Sweet Mess , a delicious and light-hearted romantic comedy that readers will devour and ask for more.  Aubrey Choi loves living in her small town nestled in the foothills of California, running her highly successful bakery away from the watch of her strict Korean parents. When a cake mix-up and a harsh review threaten all of her hard work and her livelihood, she never thought the jaded food critic would turn out to be her one-night stand. And she sure as hell never thought she’d see the gorgeous Korean hunk again. But when Landon Kim waltzes into her bakery trying to clean up the mess he had a huge hand in making, Aubrey is torn between throwing and hearing him out.  When she hears his plan to help save her business, Aubrey knows that spending three weeks in California wine country working with Landon is a sure recipe for disaster. Her head is telling her...

Aubrey runs a really successful bakery that is only threatened by the hottest specimen she has met in a long time.  She finds out later he wrote the worst review about her place.  Then has the nerve to claim he can still help her. Landon is honestly meaning well.  He does not want to put his reputation on the line by retracting the review that caused all the devastation.  Yet somehow in between this all is electricity that crackles and sparks that fly for the two of them anytime they are in the same room together. Surprisingly enough, this book has lots of humor, ideas for great recipes, and more than meets the eye.  I had a hard time getting the book finished as the couple were interesting and so was the plot - only I felt something was lacking there.  The heat and the chemistry were on point but something was just missing.  It is worth a read, as it has really deep characters who get more background story as you read.  I ...

    Handle With Care by Helena Hunting     Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author of SHACKING UP and I FLIPPING LOVE YOU Helena Hunting mixes humor and heart in this scandal-filled romantic comedy.   HE WANTS TO LOSE CONTROL. Between his parents’ messed up marriage and his narcissistic younger brother, Lincoln Moorehead has spent the majority of his life avoiding his family. After the death of his father, Lincoln finds himself in the middle of the drama. To top it all off, he’s been named CEO of Moorehead Media, much to his brother’s chagrin. But Lincoln’s bad attitude softens when he meets the no-nonsense, gorgeous woman who has been given the task of transforming him from the gruff, wilderness guy to a suave businessman SHE’S TRYING TO HOLD IT TOGETHER. Wren Sterling has been working double time to keep the indiscretions at Moorehead Media at bay, so when she...

This is book #5, in the Shacking Up series.   This book can be read as a standalone novel.  To avoid spoilers, and to more understand the series, I recommend reading these in order. Wren has been working with someone awful.  When she is approached to help the awful guy's brother she hesitates.  Then she figures her future plans are worth it.  When she meets the man who she will be working with, she questions everything. Lincoln absolutely hates being attracted to Wren at first.  Then he realizes he cannot make it one day in this smothering city without her.  He is used to fresh air, and now she is the air that keeps him alive.  Can he keep her or will he lose her to the wind? These characters are so vibrant and so real.  I felt for them as I read each page.  This  series  just seems to get better.  The pace was good, the heat was HOT, and the book was just a great read.  I give this a 4/5 Kitty's P...

  Making Up by Helena Hunting Synopsis: A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by  New York Times  bestselling author Helena Hunting. Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list. Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him. As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But somet...

This is book #4, in the Shacking Up series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  To avoid spoilers and gain full understanding of this series, I recommend reading these in order. Cosy has a hard job.  She is Las Vegas, working at an adult toy store.  When Griffin comes in she assumes he is just another perv off the street.  Lots of those in Vegas. Griffin is bowled away by Cosy from the moment they meet.  He just has to figure a way to get her to go out with him.  How will he ever survive a future that could be so blank now that he has met the one? This is in my opinion, this author's best work to date.  The characters feel very real.  Flawed, good looking, and struggling to show excitement for their current situation.  Then they get together and magic! I loved their banter and the heat was sizzling over.  I give this a 5/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This early copy was given by Netgalley and its publisher, ...

    A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting. Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list. Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him. As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But sometimes what happens in...

This is book #2, in the Tate Brothers series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding, I recommend reading this amazing series in order. Lucas wants to keep Grace safe.  If there is anyone who can do this, he can.  Since they already have a history of tragedy between them he feels it prudent to keep his distance from her emotionally. Grace knows that Lucas the means and training to keep her safe physically.  What about her heart?  She has already known tragedy and loss.  Is it wise to find herself attracted to the same type of man again? This book moves at a fast pace.  I like the growing tension and how it is laid out.  The characters clash and the temperature rises.  Makes for a sexy slow burn, but they belong together.  I give this story a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This early copy was given in exchange for an honest review only, by Netgalley and its publishers. ...

This is the 2nd book in the Wild Wedding series .  This book can be read as standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding of the series, I recommend reading in order. Cassandra is busy trying to build a new life for herself.  She is starting a new business, and really does not have time to date.  Going to her brother's wedding gives her the chance to have a fling with a sexy someone. Henry AKA "Hank" just wants to be a normal guy for the weekend.  Just wants to enjoy hanging with his college friends without the paparazzi following him around.  Then he meets this amazing woman he wants to spend time with.   I loved this story from the start.  The banter wasn't the only thing zinging all over.  The heat in this book was seriously turned up!  Had a steady pace and characters that were so much fun to read.  I give this book a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This early copy was given in exchange for an honest ...

       The Proposal  meets  Two Weeks Notice  in Ann Marie Walker's  new standalone romantic comedy,  Black Tie Optional!               BLACK TIE OPTIONAL Wild Wedding #1 Ann Marie Walker Releasing May 30, 2017 St. Martin's Press     The Proposal  meets  Two Weeks Notice  in Ann Marie Walker's new standalone romantic comedy,  Black Tie Optional , which  New York Times  bestselling author Jennifer Probst calls, "a fun, sexy romp that will keep every reader entertained!" Everything about Coleman Grant III oozes power and sex. And not the perfunctory kind either, but the sheet clawing, heart stopping, gasping for air after you’ve screamed so loud you can’t breathe kind. From his dark wavy hair that stands in an artfully rumpled mess, to the blue eyes that sear your skin, to his full, sensual lips - on the surface he’...