Game For Love (Bad Boys of Football #3)

Can a relationship built on lies survive?

Cole Taylor's grandmother has one dying wish. She wants nothing more than to see her grandson marry a good girl. One that can handle him being in the spot light as linebacker for the Outlaws.

One night in a club, Cole picks out the perfect woman. Not only is Anna a school teacher, but she is also beautiful. Cole promises her all the pleasure in the world if she will be his temporary wife.

What started out as "temporary" has taken a different turn. Real feelings start to develop and that is the real game changer!

**I have mixed emotions regarding this book. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked it. The more I read it however, the more I did in fact like the book. I thought a few things were far fetched but it is only a story!

4/5

Game for Seduction (Bad Boys of Football #2)

Sports Agent Melissa McKnight works in her fathers firm. For as long as she can remember, she has always had fantasies about Dominic DiMarco! She was pretty good about keeping those fantasies under wraps until their paths crossed. From that moment on, they haven't been able to keep their lips to themselves.

Dominic prides himself on the control he has both on and off the football field. That is why he has kept his fantasies about his agents daughter at bay. The one night that he decides to put his guard down and go for it, was the best night of his life. Now he can't seem to get Melissa out of his system.

Dominic has a secret. Something that happened years and years ago. A secret that he was hoping would never come out. A secret that could has this thing between him and Melissa to be over before it starts.

Will this secret ruin his reputation and his chances with the woman he has grown to love?

4/5

Game for Anything (Bad Boys of Football #1)

I absolutely LOVE Bella Andrea! However, the start of this series isn't as good as I thought it would be. However, it is still a good read!

Ty Calhoun is a football star. Not only is he easy on the eyes but he is a legend on the field! He is known for his playboy attitude and easy demeanor. He finds himself in compromising situations all the time.

Julie Spencer is an image consultant hired to change Ty's appearance. What no one realizes is that these two shared one passionate night 10 years ago that ended all wrong. A night that neither of them forget. A night that they both still fantasize about.

Julie plans on keeping this relationship strictly business that is until sparks start flying yet again. Will Ty and Julie have a repeat of 10 years ago or has Ty changed?

3.5/5

Making Chase (Chase Brothers #4)

This was by far my favorite book of this series. Why you may ask? Well, I like how it involves a different kind a beauty. One that goes beyond the surface!

Tate Murphy isn't your typical person. She is from the wrong side of town. In fact, her father is a drunk and her mother is no good. Tate and her siblings worked together to put everyone through college and to make sure they didn't want for anything. Although, Tate had a horrible upbringing, she now owns her own house and her own business! Thanks to her father, her self esteem is very low.

Matt Chase is the last Chase brother who is single. All the ladies want their fill of this man! When Tate and Matt's paths cross, he realizes that he loves everything about this woman. She is unlike anyone else that he has dated. Tate stands no chance fighting off the attraction that is bursting between them. 

Tate comes with baggage--her family. She also has to deal with what people are saying about her relationship with Matt. Does Matt have what it takes to break down the walls that are surrounding Tate? Will he run away at the first sign of trouble or can two people from different sides of town really make a relationship work?

5/5

Chased (Chase Brothers #3)

LOVE LOVE LOVE these books!!

Liv Davis has had it with love. She believes she is either unworthy of love or that she is looking in all the wrong places. She is ready to find Mr. Right, that is if he is even out there!

Marc Chase is a lady's man and one of the most eligible bachelors. All the ladies are dying for a piece of him! He refuses to go down the same path that two of his brothers have gone down-the path of LOVE. One kiss is about to change everything between Liv and Marc.

Marc has to prove to Liv that he is in it for the long haul and not just a great romp in the hay. He has to prove to her that he loves her and only her. Does Marc have what it takes?

5/5

Taking Chase (Chase Brothers #2)

This is book 2 in the series. Although the books do not have to be read in order, you will get a better understanding of who the characters are if you do read them in order.

Cassie Gambol is on the run. She has been on the run for some time now. You see, her ex husband tried to kill her among other things. The day he was suppose to be sentenced, he fled and no one has heard from him.  Not only is she not able to practice medicine anymore but she had to change her name from Carly Sunderland to Cassie Gambol. Cassie leaves LA and heads across the country to  small place, Petal Georgia.

Shane Chase has an issue with commitment.  Ever since he found his fiance and his best friend in bed together, he hasn't been able to stay with a woman more than a couple weeks. From the moment he runs into Cassie Gambol, he knows that she is hiding something.  He is determined to find out what brought Cassie to this small town. 

Sparks begin to fly between the Sheriff and Cassie. Shane knows just what he wants. Cassie on the other hand tries to keep her distance not wanting anyone to find out the truth. Will Cassie finally be able to tell Shane what brought her to Petal? Will Shane be able to protect her? Do these two have a future together?

5/5!

Giving Chase (Chase Brothers #1)

This was actually my second time reading this series. I love everything about these books and just had to read them again! This is book 1 of 4.

Maggie is ready to call it quits after the luck she has been having with guys. The last straw was when Shane Chase, who just happens to be a Sheriff in town, spilled chili fries down the front of her. Little did she know that would be the start of something very short term. You see, Shane has no trouble playing the field but he does have trouble committing thanks to his ex fiance.

Thanks to Shane, doors start to open for his brother Kyle and Maggie. Doors that she didn't believe would ever be possible. Can their new relationship blossom into something more?

Unfortunately for Maggie, she has a stalker that is willing to go to the ends of the earth for her. A stalker that will pull out all the stops just to prove to her that she belongs to him!

Will this stalker be able to break up the happy couple? Will he get away with trying to hurt Maggie or will Kyle and his brothers come to her rescue?

4.5/5

Desire After Dark

This story is about Erin, the light house keeper and "Slim" (Tobias). We got a glimpse of them in the last book!

Erin lost her twin brother on September 11th. Since then, her life has been put on hold. She dropped out of school and has had a countless number of jobs. She moves to Gansett Island and takes on the job of the lighthouse keeper.

Slim, is content with being single even though all of his friends are now either happily married or happily engaged. He spends his summers on the Island and his winters in Florida as a Pilot.

When "Slim" and Erin cross paths, fireworks are in the distance. She learns that Slim's real name is Tobias. Slim knows that Erin has had it rough in the past and is willing to do what it takes to prove to her that he is here to stay. Erin is starting to develop real feelings for this man but what will he say when Erin tells him that she hasn't been on a plane since her brother died.

Do Erin and Slim have what it takes to make this relationship work?

5/5!

Step by Step (Crisis Team #2)

This is book 2 in the Crisis Team Series. Although you don't have to read the books in order to enjoy the story, it would better help you understand the characters.

ER Nurse, Taylor Cabot lost her husband to a car accident three years ago. She has so many unanswered questions regarding her husbands death. During this horrific time, she started working for the Crisis Team. She felt as though this was what she was suppose to do. If it wasn't for Seth Donavon and his kindness, she probably never would have made it through that difficult time.

Taylor decides it's time for a change. She moves to San Diego and makes a survival check list. Among that list is to exercise, eat healthy, stop working for the Crisis Team, and of course fall in love. She starts dating a remarkable Plastic Surgeon with the hopes of crossing love off her list.

Seth Donovan knows all about loss. He lost his wife to cancer. Since then, he has devoted his time to the Crisis Team and of course Taylor Cabot. When he is offered the chance to go to San Diego to help their volunteers with training, he jumps at the chance with the hopes that he will see Taylor again and see why she is pushing him away.

Certain circumstances push Seth and Taylor together. Will Seth finally tell Taylor how he really feels? Will Taylor find love with the handsome surgeon or will waves come crashing in for Seth?

5/5

**I absolutely loved this book from open to close. I loved the characters and the story line. I loved how secondary characters from the first book became main characters in this second book. I look forward to reading book three in the fall!**

By Your Side (Crisis Team #1)

I want to start off by saying that I absolutely LOVED this book! I fell in love with all the characters!

Meet Deputy Fletcher Holt-Fletcher believes in the higher power.  That God has a plan for everyone. He has been handling everything just fine on his own. That is until he moves from Houston back home to help his mother with her illness--Cancer.

Meet Macy Wynn--Macy had a rough life growing up in the Foster Care System. She learned at a young age to depend on only herself and to trust no one, not even God. Her foster sister, Leah is in trouble and Macy is willing to do what it takes to help her.

When Fletcher's and Macy's paths cross, fireworks go off! Will Macy learned to trust others? Will Fletcher be the one person to change all of that?

5/5 Stars

Life Support (Grace Medical #3)

I must start off by saying that I am really starting to like Candace Calvert! I have only read a few of her books but I have really enjoyed them!

Lauren Barclay continues to put her life on hold in order to help her sister. That is why she left her job and moved back to Houston. The move back home came with a price. She would have to deal with the PA that not only put her family through hell, but left Lauren with feelings that won't go away.

Elijah Landry is a single father who knows all to well about stormy relationships. In fact, he is out of sorts with his father but that won't stop him from protecting his disabled brother.

A storm is fiercely moving in and so are his feelings towards Lauren. Houston is about to get hit with some grueling weather. When the storm is over and everything is calm, will the stormy relationships that both Eli and Lauren know all to well, be calm as well?

5/5

Rescue Team (Grace Medical #2)

Kate Callison has been running from her past for years. She has worked in many hospitals within different cities and states. She has taken a temporary position at Austin Grace Hospital in Texas as a ER Director. A position that she hopes will turn into something permanent. However, the minute she walks into the hospital, she is faced with crime tape, legal, and total chaos. 

Wes Tanner, a search and rescue hero, can't seem to let the past go. His first run in with Kate is less than pleasant. However, there is something about her that seems lost. Something that draws him in wanting to help her.

The more time that Kate and Wes spend together, the more they like each other. Will Kate stop running and let her heart finally love? Will Wes be able to let go of the past and move forward?

Ain't She Sweet (Green Mountain #6)

This is by far my favorite book so far in this series! I love Charley & Tyler's love story!

"I knew that too."
"What did you know?"
"That if I kissed you once, I'd never want to kiss anyone ever again."

Tyler has been asking Charley Abbot out for what seems like years and every time she turns him down. When Charley joined running club, he saw this as his opportunity to prove to her that she is all wrong about him. Wish I could say that Charley was happy to find out that Tyler was in running club as well, but she wasn't.

Charley has no intention of finding "happily ever after". In fact, she is content with no strings attached or at least she thought she was until Tyler wore her down. Will Charley go against everything she has known for this one man??

I love the fact that Charley is this stubborn, independent woman. She knows exactly what she wants and what she doesn't want. In past books, she has always been so witty, so not the woman who falls in love. In this book however, we saw a different side to her. We saw a vulnerable side. We saw this woman fall head over heels in love with an amazing man!

5/5

Now That I've Found You (New York Sullivans, #1)

The New York Sullivan's are here!!

Drake Sullivan is an amazing artist who vowed to NEVER make the same mistake as his father did-paint women. To say that Drake has hit a bit of a dry spell is an understatement. If he doesn't find some sort of inspiration to get him writing again..his art career could hit a stand still.

Reality TV Star Rosa is disgusted that someone put cameras into her hotel room and took pictures of her naked. Now those pictures are all over the internet and people are actually buying them! Desperate to get away from this situation and her mother(who see's this situation as a way to gain more fame and money), she gets into her car and drives from Miami to Montauk, New York, where she doesn't know a single soul and hopes to keep it that way. The last thing in the world Rosa was looking for was to come into contact with Drake Sullivan.

The first time Drake Sullivan saw Rosa outside of his cottage, he knew he had to paint her even if painting her went against everything he believed in. Will Drake get the inspiration that he needs to paint again? Will Drake be able to help Rosa, like she helped him? 

5/5!

*I absolutely have fallen in love with this entire family. Each book, brings a new romance to the table*

When I'm Gone by Emily Bleeker

Luke Richardson's wife Natalie has just lost her battle with cancer which she had been fighting for over a year. Now he is left to raise their three children alone and to pick up the pieces.  Luke has no idea how to move on without Natalie. One day a mysterious blue envelope showed up at his door addressed to him in his late wife's handwriting. How could this be? She was dead? Soon he would come to realize that would be the first of many that he would get. Who was sending them? Each letter brought tears, heartaches, and secrets. Secrets that would have him questioning his marriage to his late wife. Will these letters help Luke move on with his life? Will the secrets ruin what he thought he had with his late wife?

4/5

**I would have given this book 5/5 stars but I was not impressed with the ending. It left me with so many questions! When I read the last page, I was like are you kidding me? This is it??**

It's Only Love (Green Mountain #5)

With each new book, I fall more and more in love with these characters! I feel as though I am a part of their family!

It's Only Love is Ella Abbot's story! Ella is the type of person that sees the good in everyone. Ella has secretly been pining over Gavin Guthrie for years.  She never imagined that he would share the same feelings that she did. She can't stop thinking about the kiss that they shared at her sisters wedding and how he said that he was no good for her. That he had nothing to offer her and that they had no future together. All Ella wants to do is help Gavin through this difficult time. Ella is driven by the love that she feels for Gavin to help him get past his issues.

Gavin Guthrie lost his brother Caleb 7 grueling years ago. He thought he was doing good at keeping everything under control. That is until the death of his late brothers dog and the remarriage of his brothers widow. That is when everything started spiraling out of control. He has started drinking more and getting into fights which isn't like him. He even got himself arrested! It seems the only time he is in control is when Ella is around.

He knows it's not fair to bring Ella into his place of darkness but Ella is very persistent on helping him get through this difficult time. Could Ella be Gavin's light at the end of the tunnel or will Gavin just bring Ella into his turmoil?

**This was one of my favorite books in the series. I love how Ella sees the good in everyone. I love the chemistry that the characters possess.  I love how close the family is and how they will do anything for them.**

5/5!

You'll Be Mine (Green Mountain #4.5)

I love weddings! Cameron and Will Abbot are among my favorite characters of this new series! I love that they both got their happily ever after!  Even though this was a short novella, I enjoyed turning every page! I enjoyed feeling like I was part of their special day!

5/5

And I Love Her (Green Mountain #4)

Hunter Abbot is the oldest of 10 siblings. He has always put his family's problems before his own. He prides himself on being able to help "fix" what is broken. At the age of 35, he helps run his family business. He is financially stable and has everything he wants in life. That is except the woman he loves Megan. You see, Megan has been fixated on Hunter's brother Will for years.

Megan's life revolves around her sister and her sisters diner. She loves working there and loves being around her sister. Receiving news that her sister and her husband would be moving overseas and selling the diner, has Megan heartbroken. You see, Megan's parents died many years ago. Megan's infatuation with Will, is her way of keeping her heart safe. That is until the rainy night that changed everything.

Hunter was there for Megan when she needed it the most. He has proved how he feels about her day in and day out but he isn't sure that will be enough for Megan to let down her guard. Will Megan realize that she focused too much time on the wrong Abbot brother? Does Hunter have what it takes to help Megan heal from the loss of her parents and open her heart to the possibility of love?

**Each and every book that I read gets better and better. I fall in love with each and every character. I love feeling like I am part of a story. I love getting lost in the books that I read and that always happens with Marie Force!**

I Saw Her Standing There (Green Mountain #3)

AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! I have found that I can not put these books down! I fall in love with each and every Abbot brother AND their significant other!

How hard is it to keep just one secret away from your 9 siblings, parents, and grandfather? Simply ask Colton Abbot that question and he will tell you that it's impossible! All he wanted to do was spend a nice quiet weekend at his family cabin with his mystery woman but apparently that was too much to ask. What was suppose to be just the two of them turned out to include his brother Will and his girlfriend Cameron. Needless to say, the mystery woman that Colton had been sneaking around to see for the past 6 weeks was going to be revealed.

Lucy Mulvaney enjoyed her time with Colton Abbot. In fact, she looked forward to spending her weekends with this handsome brother. She didn't realize that splitting her time between her work and family in NY and being with Colton in Vermont would be so exhausting. Now that the cat is out of the bag and everyone knows that she is in fact, the secret woman that Colton has been seeing; will their relationship come to an end? Will they realize that it is too hard to going between two worlds or will they find a way to make it work?

**I have never laughed as much as I have when I read this book! I am just glad I was alone when I was reading the good parts! I would hate to explain to my husband why I was laughing so hard at certain parts!**

5/5!

I Want To Hold Your Hand(Green Mountain #2)

I fell in love with this new series the moment I picked up book 1! I Want To Hold Your Hand however, hit home for me. My husband is a vet and my biggest fear was something happening to him. I thank my stars every night that nothing did!

Hannah Abbot Guthrie lost her husband 7 years ago while he was deployed overseas. Since that time, Hannah's life has been put on hold. She goes through the every day motions, but doesn't allow herself to move on. She has so many unanswered questions that have just been hanging in the wind. Even though it has been 7 years, Hannah fears she is still not ready to move on. She fears that if she moves on, she will be dishonoring her husbands memory. Only if she would have known that kiss she shared with Nolan was about to change everything.

Nolan has known Hannah since they were kids. In fact, he has loved her for years. It wasn't until the past couple years that he finally was able to admit it to himself. Wanting to give Hannah the time and space she needed, he never acted upon those feelings. That is until the opportunity arose. Now he is faced with facing the challenges head on or leaving Hannah alone. Can Hannah find love for a second time? Does Nolan have what it takes to show Hannah just how much he loves her?

5/5!

All You Need is Love (Green Mountain #1)

I want to start off by saying that I absolutely LOVE Marie Force and all her books!  I fell in love with The Gansett Island Series from the moment I started reading it! I fell in love with ALL the characters and the Island itself. I should have known this new series would be amazing. I didn't think there would be a series that would even compare to Gansett Island, but I was wrong. I enjoyed my time by the water and now I am enjoying my time in the Mountains! Of course having the Abbot Men to occupy my time sure helps!!

The locals in Vermont treasure the family owned and operated, Green Mountain Country Store. Life in Vermont, seems simple and that is exactly how the Abbot children like it. However, their father has an idea of his own.

Cameron Murphy is on her way to Vermont to meet with a potential new client about building a website for their family store. Envisioned was a relaxing trip, however what she got was the total opposite. From the moment she crashed into the town moose and right into Will Abbot's arms she knew this trip would be anything BUT relaxing.

Will could care less if this city girl stays or takes the high road. Why did they need more exposure for their store when it was doing fine the way that it was. Thanks to his father, the family was now torn between going through with this website or letting things be. The heated argument was nothing compared to the heat that was rising between Will and Cameron.

Will Cameron be able to show the Abbot Family that this website would be beneficial to them in the long run? Can a city girl and a mountain man find love together or will Cameron go back to her life in the city alone?

5/5!

Love After Dark (The McCarthys of Gansett Island #13)

Love After Dark is book 13 in the series. It is not necessary to read these books in order, however the characters follow each other throughout the books.

Paul Martinez isn't getting any younger. His days are consumed with running the family's landscaping business and tending to his mother who has dementia. In fact, he can't remember the last time he was on a date, let alone had sex.

Hiring Hope to help take care of his mother was the best thing he could have done. However, his feelings for his employee are beginning to surface. He knows the number one rule is to NEVER date or start any sort of relationship with an employee. Will Paul risk everything?

Hope and her son Ethan came to Gansett Island to start over. The last thing she is looking for is to fall in love. One night Hope kisses Paul. What she thought was the biggest mistake turned into her lust for this man. Will Paul be able to show Hope that his feelings are real? That he really loves both her and Ethan? Will Hope let her guards down and let herself love again?

5/5!

All I Ever Need Is You (Sullivan #14)

All I Ever Need Is You is Adam Sullivan's Story! Adam Sullivan is not only a well known Architect in Seattle but he is also the only one left in his family who isn't married or engaged.  He is perfectly fine with skipping  the whole love and marriage thing. He is quite content with his "flings" and missing all the fuss of being in love that is until he meets Kerry Dromoland-his brothers wedding planner.

Kerry Dromoland is one of the top wedding planners in Seattle and she is ready for her happily ever after. However, she fears that just like her dad left her, every other man will as well. Yes it's true that every time Kerry is around Adam, her heart races and she gets weak in the knees. She longs for his next kiss, his next touch, his next caress.

Can a simple relationship stay that way? Will the biggest player in Seattle finally settle down? Will Kerry finally get her happily ever after or will they end up going their separate ways?

5/5!

I Love How You Love Me (Sullivan's Book #13)

Grace Adrian's life was turned upside down a year and a half ago. Not only did she find out that she was pregnant, but she also found out that she was a dirty little secret to her so called boyfriends elite family. In fact, they would go to the ends of the earth to ensure that Grace couldn't hurt their family.

Grace decides to move and start fresh. She wants to give her child the best life possible away from those who are willing to try and destroy everything. Grace has been rebuilding her life in Seattle. She has devoted all her time to her son and her free-lance writing. She has vowed to never risk her heart again. That is until she meets Dylan Sullivan-a renowned boat builder who has sailed around the world.

The first time that Dylan meets Grace, it is love at first sight. He falls madly in love with not only Grace but her son as well. Dylan will move heaven and earth to prove to Grace that he is nothing like her ex and that he truly loves them.

Will Grace and Dylan sail off into the sunset together or will Dylan be sailing away on his own?

5/5!

Just To Be With You (Sullivan's #12)

Ian Sullivan is a very successful business man who has focused all of his time and energy on work. Ian has never failed at anything in his life that is unless you could love and marriage. Ian believes he is the reason is marriage failed. He has completely shut off his feelings about love and marriage.

Tatiana Landon is a beautifully talented Hollywood Star who has been waiting all her life for her happily ever after. The minute she lays eyes on Ian Sullivan, she knows he is the one. The only problem is that he doesn't know it! Tatiana has her heart set on Ian. She knows that it won't be easy to convince Ian to take a chance on loving her and she is willing to do what it takes.

Does Tatiana have what it takes to convince Ian to love again? Will Tatiana finally get her happily ever after?

5/5!

It Must Be Your Love ( Sullivan's #11)

It Must Be Your Love is the 11th book in the Sullivan Series. It is not necessary to read these books in order, however the characters to follow each other from one book to the next.

Mia Sullivan, a successful realtor, is no fool. Well, except when it comes to love. Five years ago, she fell in love with a man named Ford-a very successful rock star. She spent an amazing week with him that never lasted beyond that. However, all those feelings came back the minute she ran into Ford again 5 years later.

From the moment they laid eyes on each other, the sparks began to fly! Will Mia be able to forgive Ford? Do they have a future together or will Mia decide to move on with her life without him?

5/5!