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Title: The Bad Boy's Redemption

Subtitle: Bedding the Bad Boy, Book 3

Author: Lili Valente

Narrator: Lili Valente

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-16

Publisher: Self Taught Ninja

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The naughtier the bad boy, the harder he falls.

Sometime between taking Olivia against the wall (multiple times) and saving her from her sister's escaped pet lizard, something very unexpected happened to bad boy, former Marine, and all around badass firefighter Colton Brody.

He fell in love.

He fell so hard he's got permanent bruising around the heart and possible eternal contusions.

Basically: He's got it bad.

He doesn't want two more weeks with Olivia. He wants it all. But what if the girl he's held at a distance isn't ready to trust him with forever?

When did love get so hard?

So very, very hard?

Members Reviews:

You're Home To Me!!!

Colton didn't know when it happened but he found himself head over heels in love with Olivia. And vice versa, they both didn't want a casual thing anymore, they wanted to see where things were heading.

Just as they were getting to a good place, their world was turned upside down when Colt got a letter reinstating him into the Marines. Before he had a chance to talk things out with Olivia, Daisy blew things out of proportion.

THE BAD BOY'S REDEMPTION pulled at my heartstrings, Olivia and Colt finally found what they both needed which was each other. And they nearly lost it, thank goodness they worked things out. Colton and Olivia found their happiness.

Great series!

NOOOOOO!!!! I don't want this series to end! I want, no NEED more Colton!

Loved, LOVED, LOVED this series. Colton and Olivia are perfect together. I am sad that I finished this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Colton and Olivia are such polar opposites, that they make the cutest couple. I really hope that these two authors continue this series. I would be beyond thrilled to see what happens with Daisy, and even Tucker. Does he ever love again? Does Daisy give in and go out on a date?

I guess I will just have to hope these authors keep going on the series. If they do, I am sure I will fly through the books just like I did with this series. I'm sure if they do continue, I will not be disappointed with the outcome.

Fun read

Great story. You laugh, you cry, and you hold your breath in anticipation. A nerd and mr bossy pants, gotta love it!!!

Sweet and sassy

I loved all three of these. Made my heart smile and giggle.

Every town needs turkey bowling and coffin races. I hope Daisy's story is next? Well done.

Redemption Rocks!

Book 3 was just as good as if not better than 1&2. Oh my how I love me some Colton and Olivia. When they come together it's pure passion. How they play,laugh,fight, and love is so sweet. I enjoyed reading this series. Keep em coming ladies.

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Title: The Bad Boy's Seduction

Subtitle: Bedding the Bad Boy, Book 2

Author: Lili Valente

Narrator: Lili Valente

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-16

Publisher: Self Taught Ninja

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Every wonderfully bad boy needs a wickedly good girl.

Turns out Colton Brody sucks at resisting temptation. But you know what they say: if you can't be good, be good at being bad.

After all, as long as he and Olivia keep their sex-capades a secret from their family and friends, no one will get hurt.

Colton is going to devote his last two weeks in Lover's Leap to pleasuring Olivia until she doesn't have a single pair of panties he hasn't ripped off her curvy body. What better way to say goodbye to his hometown than with an epic sex fest with the hottest, sexiest woman he's ever known, even if she does happen to be his best friend?

But when friends-with-benefits becomes something more, an unexpected heart is caught in the crossfire.

When did hooking up get so hard?

So very, very hard.

Members Reviews:

Caught Off Guard!!

THE BAD BOY'S SEDUCTION started off where THE BAD BOY'S TEMPTATION left off.

Coltin was fighting a losing battle trying to resist Olivia, she wasn't that sweet innocent girl he knew growing up. She knew what she wanted and she wasn't afraid to go after it. And right now, she wanted bad boy Colton more than anything.

As both Olivia and Colton gave into whatever was going on between them, things got steamy and Colton realized that there was a very naughty side to his not so good girl, Olivia.

When his sister found out about their affair, she was not too happy about it cause Daisy Brody thought Olivia was just another one of Colt's flings. Things were changing between them and they both felt the changes.

Colt has never been in love so when his brother Tucker pointed out to him that he was falling for Olivia....The man tried to deny it, he had never been happier than when he was with Olivia. What was a man to do when he found the unexpected!?

Great read! 5++++

More! I need more of Colton and Olivia.

This series just keeps getting better and better. I can not put this series down. Colton has be sucked in, and Olivia cracks me up.

In this second book, we get to see Colton and Olivia's relationship take a step forward. But other people are not happy with the whole idea of them together.

I love that Olivia doesn't care what her best friend thinks about the relationship. She is happy with Colton and she is going to go with the flow and see where it leads.

I just hope that Olivia doesn't get her heart to involved. Especially since Colton doesn't know what is going to do if he can go back to active duty.

I would keep writing my review, but I really REALLY need to read the next book!

Can Love Prevail??

As its been said, it starts right where it left off in Bad Boy's Temptation. Colton and Olivia are in a tough position denying their true feelings for each other. When Colton's brother, Tucker, told him he could see the love in him Colton was surprised. Olivia is trying so hard not to fall any further in love with Colton because she doesn't want to get hurt or lose her best friend and her family, Colton's family that is. Daisy is Colton's sister. They only have a short time left before Colton leaves again. Can't wait to see where the last book takes them! I am enjoying this series! On to read The Bad Boy's Redemption!

F buddies

Friends with benefits or something more.

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Title: Challenged

Subtitle: Vipers Creed MC Series, Book 1

Author: Ryan Michele

Narrator: Mason Lloyd, Kendall Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-04-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

I get what's mine.

As the gun lay heavily in his hand, the weight of it was nothing compared to the pressure his father had put on him and the Vipers Creed Motorcycle Club year after year, dragging them all down in the process.

Cade had two choices: the club or his father. The club won.

It took a particular kind of man to kill his blood, but Cade had always believed in doing what was right for the club. To him, it was a small sacrifice to make things normal for him and his brothers. Then, when Trixie strode into his club, his normal was shot straight to hell.

Nobody steals from me.

When an employee stole from her, Trix Lamasters could have let it go. She could have let the thief fade into the background and chalk up the missing cash as a loss. She was Trix, after all - she always landed on her feet. But that wasn't her style. She was too stubborn, too damn proud. No one stole from her and lived to tell about it.

With pride, though, came consequences, and Cade Baker was hers.

Members Reviews:

I LOVE ME A ALPHA MALE AND CADE IS JUST THAT

Any additional comments?

Now, though I did enjoy this book there were some aspects or the way it was read that were very comical when shouldn't have been. I love books when men are dominating and sure of what they want. This is a good listen with some twits that I didn't expect any many that I new were coming. You will enjoy it.

Pretty Darn Good

This was a pretty good read, with the characters being quite like-able. The ending felt a bit rushed, but was still enjoyable, and I loved what we got to see of how the club functions and what roll everyone plays. Cant wait to view more of this world and the interesting characters that inhibit it.

More Romance than MC

I have read all of Ryan Michele's ravage series and I loved it. This on the other hand was not was I expecting. I was a second chance romance but there was more about their relationship and less about club life. I didn't get the biker lifestyle I was looking for. It started off really good but it fell flat for me.

Also the narrators weren't the best. There were some parts that came off as comical when they shouldn't have.

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Title: Cowboy Secret

Subtitle: The Dalton Boys, Book 4

Author: Em Petrova

Narrator: JR Lowe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-16

Publisher: JR Lowe

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Five brides for five brothers...at least that's the deal the Daltons have struck with their boys. Each son must marry in order to inherit a piece of the ranch they love so much.

Beck Dalton is one of the most arrogant, immature and infuriating men Sabrina has ever met. But he also happens to be the father of her child. Trouble is, he doesn't know it. Over a year ago she made the mistake of giving Beck a second chance - then a third. Mostly because he made her fire burn hotter and brighter than with any other man. But having toe-curling romps in the hay with him didn't make her stop wanting to bash him over the head with a large, heavy object.

The part-time school teacher sent Beck into fits of insanity - right before she drove off with his clothes and truck, leaving him naked in the middle of nowhere with nothing but his guitar and cell phone. At least he'd had something to pass the time. Now the woman he's never forgotten has walked back into his life. And she has a secret.

When Beck not only discovers he's a daddy but that his child and the mother are homeless, his honor forces him to do the right thing even as he wants to throttle Sabrina.

She'll let Beck help her get back on her feet, but that doesn't mean she has to like him, does it? Too bad her body remembers every breathless moment spent with the rugged cowboy.

Members Reviews:

What a great way to get the baby of the family to ...

What a great way to get the baby of the family to grow up. Present him with a 6 month son. Although Beck had finally decided he needed to mature long before Sebrina decided to show up on the ranch. I love how the whole family never doubted that the baby was a Dalton. These 2 interact with feelings of hurt from the past. I love how they made their way past that.

Gotta love Beck

I was waiting for Becks story and I was not disappointed. I understand why Sabrina left Beck naked in a field with just his guitar and cell phone. Beck had some growing up to do. I am so proud of how Beck turned out. He became the man he needed to be. I love the can't get enough chemistry between Beck and Sabrina.

Beck and Sabrina got it backwards

I looked a the cover of this book and thought...If I touch it is he mine? Em Petrova sure found the perfect cover model for Beck and the perfect story for Book 4. Who would have thought rolling around in the grass and a little accident would give him such a surprise a year and half later and boy what a surprise Owen was. This book was had a range of emotions from lust to hate to fear to madness and then of course in the end you get that good old Dalton love, As with all of Em's books you have a good amount of heat and lots of loving,

I love Beck and Sabrina's story.

Easy and fun read

The continuing saga of the Dalton brothers provides a glimpse into the reasons people allow themselves to get crossways with each other. Beck & Sabrina aren't even sure they want to find their way back to each other. But learning what's really important helps them find a way. Lovely to watch them mature and recognize the truth.

Great!!!

I love, love, love these Dalton brothers!! This series is just fantastic. I read this one in one sitting and couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the last brother to get his story.

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Title: Big

Subtitle: A Bad Boy Stepbrother Romance

Author: Emme Rollins

Narrator: Kate Marcin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-16

Publisher: Fido Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

He's big. He's bad. And he only wants one thing.

Revenge.

Ric Ryker spent years being called "Big Dick."

Ridiculed for his weight, shunned by all the pretty girls, snubbed by all the cool guys.

But after a secret journey of transformation, he's back - ready to take over leadership from his father at Ryker Arms - with an impressive new physique and a plan to prove them all wrong.

Especially her.

The one woman who hurt him the most.

Annalesa - smart, sassy, stunning.

And his stepsister.

The girl he could never have.

The girl who wouldn't look twice at him anyway - especially in front of her stuck-up friends.

Now he's going to make her want him.

Show her just what she was missing.

And hurt her, just like she hurt him.

He's got the weapon and he's taken aim - but he didn't count on his own heart getting caught in the crossfire.

Members Reviews:

Sexy man, secret revenge

Lots of twists and turns in this book. Murder and gun dealers are the dangerous factors that the characters are dealing with. There is indeed some romance.

Just ok

The story was slow and all over the place. The story was a little disconnect and confusing.

The narrator was reading so fast with very little inflection which made it a little boring.

I almost stopped listening, but I stuck it out.

Loved the story but not the music intro...

I loved this book but hated the music intro to the book and each chapter.

pretty entertaining, interesting characters,with

with several surprises. it was a sexy smart page turner.. I recommend this book, enjoyable!

A race to the finish!

It seemed as though the narrator was in a race to see how quickly she could get to the end of this book. And what was with the awful music between chapters. As for the story and characters, I just did not like them very much. He turned out to be a type of bully, and she seemed very weak. However, the subject matter was different and could have been interesting.

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Title: Fighting Destiny

Subtitle: Forsaken Sinners MC Series, Book 2

Author: Shelly Morgan

Narrator: Tia Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-16

Publisher: Limitless Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 149 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

With a dark past of abuse, Toby Smith full-on raged against life.

After years of neglect from his junkie mother, Toby turned to the one thing that made his fury go away - mixed martial arts. Now, as an adult, he lives and breathes his training club and fighting, inside or outside of the cage. But when a mousy blonde walks into his gym for a self-defense class he's teaching, that all fades away.

Sara Carmichael was always a doormat - until the day she took her life back.

Struggling to cope with years of physical and emotional abuse from a boyfriend, things take a turn for the worse. Drunk and in rare form, he nearly violates her in unspeakable ways. So she leaves and escapes from New York to California, hoping it's far enough away that he won't find her.

Sparks fly in the most uncommon places.

When Sara and Toby meet, they never expected it would be in a sweaty gym. When they are together, Toby feels things he can't understand. But when Sara's past clouds their present, will she be strong enough to defend her new life? Or will Toby snap and become the man she's always feared?

It's one thing to fight for love, but it's another when you're fighting destiny.

Members Reviews:

MC for the newbie?

Now that we know the Forsaken Sinners from .5, we know Toby. He is the alpha guy who wants desperately to have his own old lady... enter Sarah.

YES! It is candied apple MC. It's not gory or realistic or anything like that... it's like a hot alpha male story with the MC theme waved over the top. Nothing too intense or shocking... follows all popular storylines that are similar but the writing is great, the characters are engaging and it was just enough for me while I'm in a rut. Something to hold my attention but make me feel too much.

Can't wait to keep going with the series!

Narration is great. No strong male voices but just enough change so you can tell the difference. Engaging story telling.

sappy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

not really

Any additional comments?

This book had a good story line but be aware that it has over the top sappy lines through out it that I just rolled my eye at. I don't mind sappy but this has over the top sappy. It would have been a 5 star if it didn't have those.

love this series

I love Shelly's books and to be able to hear them, hear the emotions just make it even better, can't wait for more, Tobey is one of my favorite characters in this series

Needs a male narrator as well

I'm not overly rushed to listen to the next in the series. There are some really great Mc biker audio books. Tia Sorensen was a great narrator but just the male part not a fan...

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Title: My Best Friend's Billionaire Brother

Author: Kira Ward

Narrator: Shoshana Franck

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-16

Publisher: Kira Ward

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Going to her best friend's wedding was bittersweet. Rachel was happy to see her closest companion taking the next step in life, but deep down she was envious of the love that Sam and Franco shared. She had always thought that they'd get married at the same time, but no one could ever hold her interest long enough.

Except for him. Her best friend's sexy brother, and the one man that was totally off limits.

Not only was he a billionaire who had women falling head-over-heels for him daily, Sam would never approve of her closest friend dating a member of the family. She had no choice but to keep her feelings a secret or risk ruining their friendship.

But there was something in his emerald eyes, the way they pierced into her during the wedding ceremony, the way they lingered a little too long. Was he trying to tell her something? Would it be wrong to have just one little taste?

Members Reviews:

Second Chances

This was sweet, well-written and well-performed. I was impressed that it moved along with good pacing, in spite of it being a short story. I usually feel like books of this length would be better if they were longer, but this worked. I'm looking forward to the next adventure from this author.

Shoshana Franck does a great job, as usual. Her tone, inflection and voices are just right. She performs all the characters well and believably and had a lot to do with why I really enjoyed this audiobook. I received this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.

Enjoyable Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. This book was an enjoyable read.

What does Shoshana Franck bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Shoshana was a great narrator who read with emotion but she wasn't over the top.

Any additional comments?

I received this book from the author for free in exchange for an honest review of this book.

Nice surprise.

I wasn't expecting very much out of an audio only 1 and a half hours long, but I was happily surprised. The writing was good. The story moved along at a good pace and didn't seem rushed which is difficult to do with just a little over 90 mins. The characters and story were well developed. The narration was pretty good, but sometimes her voice was a bit monotone.

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Title: Sweet Memories

Author: LaVyrle Spencer

Narrator: Constance Towers

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-16

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The classic story of a love too long denied.

Theresa

As innocent as she was unsure, Theresa Brubaker had lived much of her 25 years trapped in a body she loathed. Her precious beauty was treasured by everyone but herself - until a very special man showed her a very special love.

Brian

Proud, sensitive, caring, Brian Scanlon sought to unleash the butterfly wrapped in Theresa's cocoon of inhibitions. But trust for Theresa came haltingly and a bold, courageous decision she makes alone nearly destroys the promise of their love.

Sweet Memories

A story of passion. A story of pain. A story that will make you laugh - and cry - as it brings warmth and magic into your heart. Sweet Memories is a classic love story to savor and one you will never forget.

Members Reviews:

Falls Flat

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The abridged version of this sweet love story robs the reader of the experience of feeling the romance grow and the tension build as the young couple works our their issues.

What other book might you compare Sweet Memories to and why?

Maybe a novel by Sandra Brown or Delinsky.

What does Constance Towers bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator was expressive and did a good job.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Sweet Memories?

None. That was the problem. The book was abridged and the parts that were cut were needed to make the story more believable.

BEWARE

This is not the entire book parts are missing. Horrible narration. Each character sounds alike

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Title: Cold Fusion

Subtitle: An Iron Tornadoes MC Romance, Book 3

Author: Olivia Rigal

Narrator: Ryan West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-16

Publisher: Lady O Publishing LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

She bucks against me and moans. I bend to taste her tender skin...

She sheds her clothes for other men and dances naked in the spot lights. She doesnt belong to anyone.

They call her the ice queen, but there is fire in her eyes.

One taste wont be enough. I need to claim her. My obsession could destroy me.

If I fall for the Haitian beauty, my first mission might be my last.

Members Reviews:

Great read

Great read. We finally find out what really happened to David and if he's dead or alive. I wasn't expecting Mimi and Toussaint, they were a great surprise and addition to the book. This is definitely a series I will continue to read.

David is a cop, and his first job is undercover for the police department, to try to take down a white supremacist group. He will be undercover as a bouncer at a strip club to try and get the evidence needed to take them down. Plus there is a mole in the department, because of this, the department has had major problems getting what they need. I think I have a pretty good idea on just who that mole is also. I'm not going to say though :)

Mimi, is forced to become a mother to her 10 yr old nephew after her sister overdoses. Toussaint, is that 10 year old. She's Haitian, and David is instantly attracted to her. He calls it Cold Fusion. When told the truth about him, will she help him, or will she snitch and run? You'll just have to read to find out.

I did wish that there was more of a reunion scene between David and Brian, and his sister, instead of just a couple sentences. But was still a good read.

four âNo messing around with the talentâ stars

WOW, ok so this book takes place over the time span of the first two books in the series. David has been pulled into a deep undercover mission and he is now working with the Motorcycle Club as a bouncer in their strip club and his mission is to take down a white supremacist group. Jeanne-Michelle is David's love interest and we not only see how their relationship begins and evolves but we also see the way David adores Jeanne-Michelle's nephew Toussaint. Beautiful story!

Tying up loose ends and coming back from the dead

This third book in the series is from Davidâs point of view of how life transpired. How he was thought to be dead by his family and how he lost a love he had just found. All the things that led up to his supposing death and how he got there. And the ending that was a joyful occasion. Well written and very enjoyable to read. Thought this is a self-contained story, it is best read with the first two so you can fully enjoy all the aspects of it.

Cold Fusion

I'm really loving these characters and the whole storyline and looking forward to see how this series works it all out .

It was great to finally get the backstory of David and how ...

I was gifted a complementary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been eagerly following this series since the first book by Olivia Rigal. It was great to finally get the backstory of David and how he met the woman that he loved. Although the books don't necessarily need to be read in order I found that I enjoyed it more because I already knew some of the background of the characters that were shared in this book.

I loved the relationship between David and Mimi, and finally knowing how it came to the point that David was presumed dead and went into hiding.

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Title: Married by Contract

Author: Noelle Adams

Narrator: Carly Robins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-16

Publisher: Noelle Adams

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Three years into a five-year marriage of convenience, Jenn finds herself wanting something she never thought she'd want from her laid-back, ex-military husband. Sex - as a much-needed release of tension from her high-stress job. But weekly sex with Nick, despite their careful parameters, is likely to get messy eventually.

Ever since her father walked out on her as a child, Jenn knows never to assume the people she loves will stick around, so she's not about to trust Nick with her heart. She vows to stay strong, no matter how much intimacy develops between them in bed.

But what starts as a tension-reliever soon becomes so much more, until it threatens both their practical arrangement and the heart Jenn has worked so hard to keep safe.

Members Reviews:

happy ending

The story is nothing exciting: For three years their marriage is just one on paper but then they discover things about themselves and about the other which lets them start sleeping with each other. And of course they fall in love with each other and all is well in the end. The female character was quite an irritating person, the male hero was patient and could be trusted.

The narration was OK.

Such a neat flip! Loved this maybe more than ANM

Any additional comments?

Doubtless you'll see reviews comparing Married by Contract to "A Negotiated Marriage". This is because ANM was such a great story, neat plot that the author flipped gender roles and approached it from the other side.

I enjoyed Married by Contract even *more*.

I think this is because Nick knows he wants this to be real, and the reader knows that, and my favorite stories tend to have the hero aware of the fact that this is the only woman for him, and going about nailing that down. (No pun... I promise)

I like it when the hero does the pursuing - even if it is by gentle leading. Maaaybe *especially* if it's done by gentle leading.

And I love the sweet banter.

Slices like this:

'...she narrowed her eyes. "I thought you said you weren't making fun of me."

"I wasn't then. I might be a little bit now."

and this:

'...Maybe Nick was onto something with this letting-it-go thing.

"Good girl," Nick murmured, his eyes soft on her face.

She scowled. "You didn't just call me good girl, did you?"

"What? Oh no. You must have heard wrong. I'd never call you something so..."

"Patronizing."

"Exactly. I'd never call you something like that." He wasn't smiling, but there was suppressed laughter in his eyes and at the corners of his mouth.

"I'm glad to hear it."'

INTERACTIONS LIKE THIS ARE WHY I LOVE NOELLE'S STORIES SO MUCH. The good natured teasing is cute, and funny, and touching.

I LOVED MARRIED BY CONTRACT! Now if sweet isn't your cup of tea, I am about to reread Hold by Claire Kent (other pseudonym for Noelle) and I highly, highly recommend that one but for gritty & dark romance lovers - it's soooo good too.

So similar it's disturbing!

This book is so similar to a negotiated marriage it is crazy. Why invent a new plot when you can just change the characters. I totally could predict the entire book. Let down! Noelle, mix it up a little!