His Very Special Nurse by Margaret McDonagh

Title: His Very Special Nurse

Author: Margaret McDonagh

Line: Mills and Boon Medical Romance

Release month: June 2007

The S-Factor:Sweet

Back-Blurb:
The bachelor doctor’s bride

Devastatingly handsome, dark and brooding, and with a slight Scottish burr to his deep, sexy voice… Nurse Alex Patterson cannot help but be drawn to her new boss. But her instincts tell her there is pain behind his blue eyes and her nature tells her she must help him.

Dr Kyle Sinclair hasn’t so much as looked at a woman since his marriage fell apart, but he is immediately attracted to this warm, caring nurse. Could she be the one to heal Kyle’s heart and help him to love again?

Review:
His Very Special Nurse is the latest moving Medical Romance by up and coming M&B star Margaret McDonagh. Set in a remote Scottish village, His Very Special Nurse is a poignant story about love and loss that will have you reaching for the tissues.

Dr Kyle Sinclair hasn’t looked at another woman – or thought about one - ever since his marriage to his childhood sweetheart fell apart. But the arrival of new nurse Alexandra Patterson to the practice has caused the rekindling of feelings he had thought long buried and despite his better judgement, he finds himself falling head over heels in love with the new practice nurse.

Alexandra is also finding herself attracted to the brooding doctor despite his taciturn manner and even though she has been warned by a colleague not to go near him, she finds herself unable to resist him. But will Kyle let her get close? Or will he let the shadows of the past weigh in on his future with Alexandra?

Margaret McDonagh is an outstanding storyteller whose Medical romances are in a class of their own. Well-written, intensely dramatic and highly emotional, His Very Special Nurse is a spellbinding romance that will captivate you from the very first page. If you’ve not read Margaret McDonagh’s Medical Romances, then rush to the bookshop and get His Very Special Nurse. You will certainly not regret it!

Reviewed By: Julie

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Reunited: Marriage in a Million - Liz Fielding

Title: Reunited: Marriage in a Million

Author: Liz Fielding

Line: Romance

Release month: August 2007

The S-Factor: Sweet

Back-Blurb:

Trophy bride to wife for life...

Popular TV presenter Belle is married to gorgeous billionaire Ivo, and lives in a beautiful Belgravia mansion. But beneath the veneer of her perfect life is the truth of their marriage of convenience.

Belle knows that workaholic Ivo prefers their family of two, but somewhere along the way she fell deeply in love with her husband, and can’t help wishing for a baby to make their family complete. Now they must find it within themselves to share the secrets they’ve never trusted each other to tell, and make their marriage one in a million again.

Review:

Reunited: Marriage in a Million is the first of a trilogy sharing the journeys of three heroines as they confide in each other – secrets that they’ve previously held close to their hearts and that nobody in the world knows.

Liz Fielding takes us with her on Belle’s emotion-packed journey of discovery and we’re in for a bumpy ride. We accompany Belle as she makes the momentous decision to be true to herself.

This is a story filled with glamour and everything that comes with being a popular icon in the world of television and the wife of a successful billionaire. Liz Fielding strips away the glossy exterior that the public knows, and gives us an emotional insight into Belle and Ivo’s real lives.

Reunited: Marriage in a Million is a story that contains everything we’ve come to expect from Liz Fielding – the veteran of romance fiction. Her well-honed expertise is apparent at each and every perfectly-plotted twist and turn of this story.

When you pick up any Liz Fielding novel, you’re guaranteed a well-written, altogether moving experience and Reunited: Marriage in a Million is no exception.

Reviewed by: Sue

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Breakfast at Giovanni's - Kate Hardy

Title: Breakfast at Giovanni's

Author: Kate Hardy

Line: Modern Extra

Release month: July 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling

Back-Blurb:

Her new Italian boss is the sexiest man alive!

Having just been fired, Francesca has three immediate requirements: a coffee, an extremely calorific pastry and a new job. Stopping off at her favourite cafe, Giovanni's she manages to pick up all three!

Fran's new job working for darkly handsome Giovanni Mazetti is fantastic - except she soon discovers it comes with a tantalising caveat: pretending to be his adoring girlfriend! It's all to get Gio's interfering grandmother off his back, not to mention his parents, sisters, aunts... It's a tough life, but someone's got to kiss the oh-so-sexy Gio, and it might as well be her...if only it could be for real! But when the kisses start happening in private, Fran discovers that breakfast at Giovanni's has a whole new meaning...

Review:
This is Kate Hardy's 25th publication for Mills & Boon and Kate couldn't have celebrated better than with sexy Giovanni - he is HOT!

Francesca is a warm, loveable heroine, and just what Giovanni needs. His large Italian family fall in love with Fran from the moment they meet her, and Fran reciprocates the feelings.

Kate Hardy delivers everything her faithful readers have come to expect - a well researched story, a very sexy hero who is deserving of the lovely heroine, and secondary characters who don't take over the story yet are integral to the plot.

This is a gorgeous story that touches the reader on all levels - it's humorous, romantic, and emotional. A delicious read on all counts.

Reviewed by: Sue

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The Sicilian's Red-Hot Revenge by Kate Walker

Title: The Sicilian's Red-Hot Revenge

Author: Kate Walker

Line: Modern/Presents

Release month: UK - June 07 USA - July 07

The S-Factor: Sizzling!

Back-Blurb:

Emily Lawton never expected to see him again. But somehow Vito Corsentino has tracked her down! The fiery, brooding Sicilian wants Emily. This time he’ll take her and he’ll be the one to discard her when it’s over!But quiet Emily has one last shock in store for Vito… She’s having his baby and if he finds out he’ll want more than revenge!

Review:

This is Kate's 50th book and oh what a book! It's a very powerful and passionate love story with another of Kate's "hot" Italian men and this time it's Vito!

THE SICILIAN’S RED-HOT REVENGE exemplifies a Harlequin Presents book at its very best! Vito is drop dead gorgeous, spirited, stubborn at times, and very passionate. And when he's angry, well watch out!As you learned in Sicilian Husband, Blackmailed Bride, Guido has a brother Vito and they are in business together. For years they worked non-stop and promised each other on their 30th birthday they would take a year off and this is Vito's year. As he comes from a shipbuilding family, his passion is carving; so he rents a flat near the shore in England. In this same book, you also learn that at a wedding a woman faints and of course this is one introduction in meeting Emily.

On one very particular day Vito is out walking and sees a beautiful Englishwoman on the beach and is immediately captivated by her and while watching her from afar, he realizes she is in danger of drowning in the ocean and he comes to her rescue. Their attraction is immediate and Vito insists that Emily accompany him back to his flat to get warmed up and out of her wet clothes. After a short kiss on the beach, Emily realizes she is in trouble, but in the end goes home with Vito.Of course, any hot blooded Italian who is so desperately attracted to a woman like Emily...not just her simple beauty but her spirit and the passion he sees in her eyes can't control himself. Once they come together all is lost for them both.

However, the tables are turned when Vito retrieves Emily's personal belongings and answers her cell. There he finds out that she is married and anger doesn't even describe his emotions. Emily flees back home and Vito returns to Italy. One evening while dining with his brother and sister in-law he learns that at the wedding his brother broke up there was a woman who fainted and her name was Emily Lawton. Vito is shocked and reacts quickly, flying to England and to Emily.

Vito and Emily's reuniting was very painful for me to read. It so depicts how miscommunication or lack of it can destroy a relationship. Honesty finally prevails, a lesson we can all learn and their passion, longing and yearning will take your breath away.

Congratulations to Kate Walker on this 50th book. However, I would personally like to say, thank you to Kate for the wonderful hours of reading you have personally provided this reader and please keep those books coming! Perhaps we can find another Corsentino sibling out there so we can see how Vito and Guido are doing?

Reviewed by: Marilyn

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Bedded By A Bad Boy by Heidi Rice

Title: Bedded By A Bad Boy

Author: Heidi Rice

Line: Romance

Release month: April 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering / Sweet

Back-Blurb:

A tough loner - with a past...

Monroe Latimer is a drop-dead gorgeous Harley-riding bad boy who doesn't do commitment. No Way. No How.

One look at Monroe and feisty English girl Jessie Connor knows he's about as Mr Wrong as a guy can get, but there's one great big problem. He's sexy as hell, he fires her blood like no other man ever has, and his killer blue gaze is focused right on her. His look says he'll bed her - but never wed her...

Is Jessie the one who can tame the untameable?


Review:

I really should know better than to judge a book by its blurb or title! When I got hold of the book, I expected a light, fun read but Heidi Rice surprised me with a debut novel that far exceeded my expectations. The first few pages had me laughing out loud and when the hero read a letter from his sister-in-law and brother whom he hasn't seen in 20 years, that was it. I was emotionally sucked in!

Monroe Latimer is not your typical rich, strutting hero but a wounded one who's doing his best to overcome the worst that life has thrown at him. As for the heroine, you just cannot help but love the feisty and sweet Jessie Connor. I don't ask a lot of the books I read but that they make me feel and this one definitely did. There were unexpected twists to the story and enjoyable secondary characters too.

Overall a wonderful read and an excellent debut effort.

Reviewed By: Jopee

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All Night with the Boss by Natalie Anderson

Title: All Night with the Boss

Author: Natalie Anderson

Line: Mills and Boon Modern Romance Extra

Release month: May 2007

The S-Factor:Sizzling

Back-Blurb:

He’s her boss – and the one man she can’t resist…

Lissa Coleman doesn’t do office affairs. Hurt in the past, she keeps her guard up by being witty and sarcastic… But one look at Rory Baxter, her tall, dark and incredibly sexy new boss, tests her powers of resistance to the limit!

Working closely together doesn’t help – Lissa’s body responds to Rory’s every move, and goes into hyper-overdrive when he says he wants her! But once she’s spent all night with the boss, and discovered he’s as hot in the bedroom as he is in the boardroom, the biggest problem is that one night will never be enough…


Review:

Natalie Anderson makes her Modern Romance Extra debut with the fast-paced romantic sizzler All Night with the Boss!

Lissa Coleman vowed never to get involved with another co-worker ever again after an affair with a colleague got her the sack. But when new boss Rory Baxter arrives at her place of her work, she finds her resolve weakening and her boss absolutely impossible to resist!

When fate throws the two of them in close proximity, Lissa and Rory realize that they cannot keep their hands off one another- and when passion leads to love Lissa realizes that she’s got to make a choice – between her head and her heart.

All Night with the Boss is flirty, feel-good and absolutely unputdownable. Natalie Anderson’s intoxicating blend of sizzling romance and irresistible humour will keep you up all night turning the pages of this fantastic debut novel!

Reviewed By: Julie


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All Work and No Play - Julie Cohen

Title: All Work and No Play

Author: Julie Cohen

Line: Modern Extra

Release month: June 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling!!!

Back-Blurb:

She wasn't the kind of girl that gorgeous men flirted with. She was plain Jane Miller - great at her job, organised, efficient, sensible. Except that every time she met Jay's deep blue eyes, she knew he wanted her. And she wanted him - the guy was seriously sexy! Perhaps for a change it was time to let go and have the night of her life! After all, all work and no play makes Jane a very dull girl...

Review:

Oh my, where do I start?!! This is one seriously HOT book and should come with a warning!!!!

As soon as I read Julie Cohen's note to readers I knew I was going to enjoy this read.

Jay/Jonny is a fantastic hero - and so sexy that the word doesn't do him justice. From the moment his character appeared I didn't stand a chance, and neither did Jane - although her willpower was second to none, because she did try!

This book isn't for the faint-hearted - it is the most sizzling Modern Extra that I have read to date. But with Jay/Jonny as the hero how could it not be..?

Reviewed by: Sue

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Hired By The Cowboy by Donna Alward

Title: Hired By The Cowboy

Author: Donna Alward

Line: Romance

Release month : May 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering/ Sweet

Back-Blurb:

Alexis Grayson is good at looking after herself—she's been doing it all her life. So what if she's alone and pregnant? She'll cope! But gorgeous cowboy Connor Madsen seems determined to take care of her. And Alexis can help him—he needs a temporary wife; she needs somewhere to live until the baby's born. A short-term marriage will solve all their difficulties!

As Alexis gets to know the courageous, honorable Connor, she realizes that she might have made the biggest mistake of her life. Because all this wife-for-hire wants is a marriage for real!

Review:

Hired by the Cowboy is Donna Alward’s debut book for Harlequin Romance and part of the Western Weddings series. It is absolutely a wonderful, sweet and tender love story and sure to melt any reader’s heart and make any cynic a true believer in romance and falling in love.

Can you imagine having no family, on your own with little money, no husband and a baby on the way, and you’re determined to take care of this new life? Well for Alexis Grayson that was the case and of all things she faints!

Connor Madsen, is one handsome and sexy cowboy and he has a serious problem. How will he save his previous Windover Ranch when his trust fund only becomes available to him upon marriage? Connor isn’t even dating anyone and the bank won’t lend him money, so what is he to do? As fate will have it Connor literally finds Alexis at his feet in a dead faint, and their story begins.

Connor immediately likes Alex, likes her strong character, determination, and sense of humour plus she’s not too hard on the eyes. As for Alex, Connor is one handsome cowboy, a gentleman so when he offers her a place to stay until the baby is born and to take care of her, can that be so bad? Think again! When she learns his plan that they must marry to save his ranch, she believes he’s lost his mind!

Donna’s development of both of these two characters is amazing as she uses their attraction for each other in a very sweet and emotional way. I found myself holding my breath to see if and when they would realize that they belonged together and even though they both used their immediate situations to solve immediate problems, in the end, their attraction, sensitivity and friendship for each other would form such a bond; they would soon see the light!

I would have never guessed this to be a debut book. I found Connor and Alex’s story sincere, sweet, romantic, having all of the elements which make a great love story! Thank you Donna, for Hired by The Cowboy. I personally can’t wait for the next Windover story, Marriage at Circle M.

Reviewed By: Marilyn

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The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain - Abby Green

Title: The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain

Author: Abby Green

Line: Modern

Release month: UK - May 07

The S-Factor: Sizzling!

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Six months ago, Brazilian tycoon Caleb Cameron though he uncovered Maggie Holland’s plot to ruin him – by seducing him to take his mind off of business deals worth millions!

In actual fact Maggie was being manipulated by her cruel stepfather. What was more she fell in love with Caleb – but he said he never wanted to see her again.

However, now her stepfather has died, leaving Maggie and her mother with nothing – Caleb Cameron is the new owner of all their assets! And, as the final piece of his revenge, he’s got an offer Maggie cannot refuse: to keep their precious family home, she must become his mistress for two months!

Review:

You want Hot? Revenge? Romance that will make your heart race? Well then this one is for you and it's fabulous! Abby is just another rising star amongst the new Harlequin Presents authors. It's a wonderful love story set in Dublin!

From the time her father died and her mother remarried Maggie Holland had to take care of her mother. She married a monster, a man who manipulated both women by physically harming Maggie’s mother and blackmailing Maggie to do as he wished in order to keep her mother safe. Her stepfather was greedy and had a plan, a plan to bring down a very successful Brazilian millionaire Caleb Cameron. His plan is to dangle his lovely stepdaughter under Caleb’s nose. From the moment they meet, the air sizzles and Maggie immediately looses her heart. Can she go through with the plan? In the end, Caleb confronts her and she flees, shamed by her part in the plan.

However, life has a strange way of getting even and in the end; Maggie’s stepfather dies and leaves both women with nothing. Maggie’s mother is fragile and is left with nothing, not even the family home she loves in Ireland. But Maggie has a plan and she learns that Caleb is coming to Dublin to conduct business so she goes to see him, and begs for her family home and will do anything he wants so her mother can keep her home.

Upon seeing Maggie again, Caleb wants revenge and tells her if she stays with him for two months as his mistress, her debt will be free and clear and her mother can keep the family estate! Ruthless? YES! Will Maggie leave with her heart in one piece? NO! Their journey was a painful one as Caleb didn’t want to believe that Maggie was a dishonest woman as at times signs pointed in the other direction. Maggie and Caleb’s love story was intense, full of passion and emotion and one I will long remember. Again, Abby Green has written a brilliant and entertaining love story.

Reviewed by: Marilyn

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The Consultant's New-Found Family - Kate Hardy

Title: The Consultant's New-Found Family

Author: Kate Hardy

Line: Medical

Release month: April 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering

Back-Blurb:

A mother for his daughter

Ever since Joel Mortimer lost his wife, he’s thrown himself into his work and been a dedicated single father to his daughter Beth. Joel wrongly blames himself for the loss of Beth’s mother and their unborn child. He has vowed never to have more children, or put his little girl through any more trauma – until he meets his new colleague, SHO Lisa Richardson.

Lisa isn’t looking for commitment either, but she can’t resist Joel. One night they give in to temptation. Then Lisa discovers she’s pregnant…

Review:

I loved this story. It is packed with plenty of emotion, romance and excitement from the first paragraph. The moment Joel entered the scene I was hooked. He is one sexy and gorgeous hero, with major internal conflicts to deal with. This guy has suffered major trauma, and the pain continues to live on inside him. Sharing his pain was heartbreaking.

Kate Hardy has created a cast of wonderful characters, and little Beth, Joel’s daughter would melt the coldest of hearts. There is plenty of excitement created by the medical scenarios, and the love and heartfelt emotion between Lisa and Joel is palpable. Mills & Boon promise ‘…Pulse-racing romance – heart-racing medical drama’, and this book delivers all this and more!

Reviewed by: Sue

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Forbidden Lady by Anne Herries

Title: Forbidden Lady

Author: Anne Herries

Line: Harlequin Historicals

Release month:April 2007

The S-Factor:Simmering

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Sir Robert came in peace to claim his lady honorably. But Melissa denied their love, and her father had him whipped from the house.

Forbidden to return, Rob seeks his fortune in the wars, determined to forget the woman who tricked him.

As the Wars of the Roses ravage England, Melissa falls into Rob's power and declares she knew nothing of his punishment. He should not trust her—but can he resist such vulnerable, innocent beauty?

Review:

Fans of evocative and passionate historical romances will love award-winning author Anne Herries’ latest historical, Forbidden Lady!

Sir Robert of Melford was furious when Melissa, the woman with whom he had fallen in love with had rejected him and denied their love. Humiliated and betrayed, Robert vowed to forget Melissa and to seek his fortune in the wars.

With the War of the Roses ravaging England, Rob finds himself acting as Melissa’s protector and although he knows that he cannot trust her, he still finds himself unable to resist her.

Anne Herries is an outstanding writer of historical romance whose novels never fail to thrill, enchant and captivate. Forbidden Lady is a page-turning medieval romance rich in intrigue, romance and history which you will be unable to put down!

Reviewed By: Julie

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The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride by Annie West

Title: The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride

Author: Annie West

Line: Modern/Sexy/Presents

Release month: UK - Apr 07/ Aus May 07/ USA - Jul 07

The S-Factor: Sizzling!

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Kidnapped by rebels, Belle Winters discovers her rescuer is actually Rafiq al Akhtar, Sovereign Prince of the desert kingdom of Q’aroum. Whisked away to his exotic palace, she is astounded to learn that Rafiq himself paid the ransom to save her life – and that he expects her to show her gratitude…by marrying him!

Rafiq intends for Belle to carry out her royal duties – both in public and in private. And it isn’t long before she succumbs to the sultry heat of the desert and to Rafiq’s seduction. No longer his unwilling wife, Belle has become the Sheikh’s very willing lover…

Review:

From the very beginning, I was captivated, intrigued and on edge as this story begins with a kidnapping, a ferocious storm and two very captivating characters Rafiq (ruler and monarch) and Belle, a marine archaeologist who along with her co-worker was kidnapped and held for ransom. Immediately the stage is set as Belle and Rafiq are thrown together, he her protector and Belle with everything she’s been through, her strength and courage shows throughout in this desert tale.

Belle’s homeland was Australia; she and her sister were for the most part, raised by her mother. Belle is strong, beautiful, hard working and proud. She has come to Q’aroum to explore and excavate a sunken first century trading ship. She and her co-worker are kidnapped by Rafiq’s cousin and the ransom demanded is the “Peacock’s Eye” not only very valuable but of importance to the people of Q’aroim. For generations it has been the gift of the Sheikh to his bride and Rafiq has given it up in order to save Belle and her co-worker!

Rafiq, is like no other sheikh or monarch…….his character reminds me of something out of “The Arabian Nights”. He’s handsome, intelligent, fearsome and very proud and he wants Belle……he wants her for his bride! Sparks fly off of these two characters as they both fight their attraction to each other and along the way find their way into a romance you won’t forget. A tale of East and West, two such different cultures and people who find a bond, mutual respect and love!
This is Annie West’s first "sheikh" book and I personally feel was exceptional, full of intrigue, chemistry and a wonderful romance set on a desert isle.

Reviewed by: Marilyn

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Sold and Seduced by Michelle Styles

Title: Sold and Seduced

Author: Michelle Styles

Line: Historical Romance

Release month: April 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering

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In just seven days, she will beg for his kiss!

Lydia Veratia made one mistake - and now her freedom is forfeit to the man who all Rome knows as the Sea Wolf. Sold into marriage, the one thing over which she still has control is her own desire. So when Fabius Aro offers her a wager - if she doesn't plead for his kisses in the next seven days, then she will have her independence - Lydia thinks it will be easily won.

But Aro is a dangerously attractive man. And Lydia is finding his lips more and more tempting...

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Sold and Seduced is the third Mills and Boon Historical Romance by up and coming romance author Michelle Styles and it’s a wonderfully sensuous romantic tale featuring an intrepid heroine, a gorgeous hero and plenty of twists and turns to keep you entranced from beginning to end!

When senator’s daughter Lydia Veratia needed money to pay for her father’s medical bills and his medicines, she made the mistake of selling off a cargo of wine already earmarked for Fabius Aro, whom all of Rome has nicknamed the Sea Wolf – and now the Sea Wolf is knocking on her door demanding his wine.

With no cargo or money available, Lydia begs Aro not to take revenge upon her family or besmirch her father’s good name. But Aro soon comes up with a rightful punishment for Lydia – she will be his wife!

With no other option open to her, Lydia accedes to his request thinking that theirs will be a marriage in name only. But Aro has got other plans and has already begun to plot his wife’s seduction.

Will Lydia be impervious to the Sea Wolf’s charms? Or will she succumb to his sensual kisses?

Michelle Styles brings to life Ancient Rome by deftly evoking the sights, the sounds, the scents and the language of the Romans in this page-turning historical romance which I just couldn’t put down.

The talented Ms. Styles blends passion, drama, suspense and adventure in this wonderful story which I just didn’t want to end.

Reviewed By: Julie

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Did you know that Michelle Styles’ first novel The Gladiator’s Honour is nominated for the prestigious Romantic Novelists’ Association Romance Prize? To find out more you can visit Michelle's Website or her Blog...

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Rescued: Mother-To-Be by Trish Wylie

Title: Rescued: Mother-To-Be

Author: Trish Wylie

Line: Romance

Release month : April 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sweet

Back-Blurb:

Feeling her baby's first kick was supposed to be a joyous moment for Colleen McKenna. When life dealt her the hardest blow, Colleen knew that she would have to summon up all her courage to cope with her pregnancy alone.

Now gorgeous millionaire Eamonn's kindness is testing her fierce independence. And having Eamonn Murphy's hand on her bump, feeling each tiny kick with her, makes every moment more special than the last….

Review:

Trish Wylie, Irish author obviously has a love for her country and horses making this particular reader long to travel to Ireland. Throughout the entire story, I felt as if I were there with both of these wonderful characters who had grown up together on a stud farm, Inisfree. The way Ms. Wylie describes the setting and her two main characters Colleen and Eamonn, one cannot help be transported to the luscious emerald isle

However, more importantly, this book is about home and what it means or can mean to a person. Colleen never doubted her place in life or what she wanted to do…..she loved horses, Inisfree, and as a teenager loved Eamonn. Now she’s faced with a broken down stud farm, expecting a baby and alone.

Due to the passing of his father, Eamonn now owns half of Inisfree and must return to Ireland to face Colleen and his past. As a young man, he left Ireland, his heritage and made his way in the world. In America, he became very successful in the construction field. Now he is faced with a dilemma…..Inisfree, the lovely Colleen and her beautiful newborn daughter Evie. What he does not realize is that he will learn a very valuable lesson and that is what is important in life….family and home.

Rescued Mother-To-Be is intense, sensual and full of heart. I personally fell in love with Inisfree and Ireland. This is truly a love story with a happy ending!

Reviewed By: Marilyn

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From Trish Wylie's Website: “What in the name of everything resembling common sense is a single girl who has never had a baby doing writing a book based around a heavily pregnant heroine??? It has turned into a piece of work that I'm very happy to put my name to! Thanks to friends like Natasha Oakley, Donna Alward and my sister-in-law, who between them have eleven kids (!!!), I got all the information I needed (a tad too much at times frankly) to help me put my mind inside that of an eight months pregnant heroine. I wouldn't have had half a chance of writing it without their help!”

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Sicilan Husband, Blackmailed Bride by Kate Walker

Title: Sicilian Husband, Blackmailed Bride

Author: Kate Walker

Line: Presents

Release month: USA - April 07

The S-Factor: Sizzling!

Back-Blurb:

Dark, proud and sinfully gorgeous, Guido Corsentino is determined to reclaim his wife! Outwardly, Amber is perfect and untouchable, but Guido knows the passionate woman inside. One kiss and he's certain she'll give him whatever he demands.

But Guido is also certain of something else: Amber ran away from him once—so she won't be given the opportunity to run again. He'll protect her from the consequences of her actions…in his bed!

Review:

Again, Kate Walker has written a spellbinding story, one that took this reader on such an emotional journey.

Like so many of us who have attended formal wedding’s and heard the clergy say “if anyone knows just cause why these two should not be joined…….”, this is exactly how this story begins and I believe where Ms. Walker got her particular idea for this story. Just think about it for a minute, how would you react if someone spoke out? Well, our handsome, sexy alpha Guido does just that and then some, taking everyone present at the wedding by surprise.

When Amber met Guido in Las Vegas, there was an immediate attraction, strong emotions, and longing. So when Guido realized he had to have her, there was only one choice and that was to ask her to marry him. Amber’s feelings for him were so strong that she immediately said yes and wanted to marry immediately; they did! However, their relationship was based on one of misunderstanding, lack of communication and secrets. When Amber realized she married him and did not know him she ran and with a man she later promised to marry. At this wedding, the story begins.

Guido arrives at the wedding just in time and forces Amber to leave her wedding, confront the groom, admit she is married to Guido and leaves for Sicily and his home. It is there, she finds out his secret…….he’s wealthy, they are married and will remain so and he has not been honest with her. It is here, they both examine themselves, their past, and present and where Amber realizes that she has loved him always, is vulnerable to him and loves him with desperation. And Guido? He believes Amber had never been strong enough to believe in him. He also realizes that he is the only person that has ever stood by her.

I actually felt like I was caught in the eye of a storm. While reading Guido and Amber’s story I was on edge, anticipating at every turn, the outcome, wishing and wanting them to resolve their differences and find love again.

The Sicilian Husband, Blackmailed Bride is the first book in the duo Corsentino’s brother’s series, with Vito’s story being next (The Sicilian's Red-Hot Revenge) . These Sicilian men are strong, hard working and love intensely. I cannot begin to tell you how much I loved this first book and I am looking forward to next

Reviewed by: Marilyn

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Did you know that the “seed” for this book was two fold……ideas from a friend she met at an RWA Conference and “What if?”.

“And then there was the ‘what if’ moment. For some time I had also had an opening scene in my head. A scene in which a wedding is taking place and that moment comes – you know the one – the one where the priest says, ‘If anyone here knows of any reason why these two people should not be joined together, let him speak now of forever hold his peace.’ I’ve been to lots of weddings and no one ever steps forward at that moment and says anything.” (Kate Walker’s Blog) To find out more, why not visit her website or her Blog?

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