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!!!

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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

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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

Back-Blurb:

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...

Review:

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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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!

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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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“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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It Happened One Wedding by Ann Roth

Title: It Happened One Wedding

Author: Ann Roth

Line: Harlequin American

Release month: April 2007

The S-Factor: Sweet

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When Cammie Yarnell agrees to do a wedding at the Oceanside Bed and Breakfast, she knows the tough part will be keeping a smile on her face. Not too long ago she had planned a walk down the aisle at the sumptuous B and B herself—and called it off. Worse, she is working this event with Curt Blanco, the photographer who knew all about her fiancé is cheating and kept it secret, betraying her trust as a friend.

Yet her anger starts to fade once the showers and dinner parties bring her closer to the man. Now Curt's misguided belief that he is bad for her is standing in the way of Cammie's trip to the altar—with him.

Review:

Ann Roth has penned a warm and charming read in It Happened One Wedding. It made this reader believe again, in happy endings and promise to come.

For some reason when a bride and groom and their families become involved in the planning process of an event that should bring joy and happiness, the wedding plans can sometimes turn into a not so pleasant process. Kelly is planning her wedding with the help of her friend and wedding planner Cammie. Will she be able to keep peace between Cammie and her overbearing father who has ideas of his own? Throw into the mix, Curt, the wedding photographer who is at odds with his former friend the wedding planner! Will this wedding take place “peacefully” in six weeks time?

Cammie Yarnell came from a family who loved and supported her. The previous year she had been engaged to Todd who betrayed her at his bachelor party. She was hurt and never forgave her friend Curt who had introduced them. She blamed Curt for not telling her the sort of man she was marrying.

Curt Blanco at one time, considered Cammie his friend. In fact, she was his first kiss. He was responsible for introducing Cammie to Todd but did not realize what a “player” Todd was or that he would hurt Cammie. He did not believe in love or happy ever after. Why? Because all of his life he had watched his father move from woman to woman and never respecting his mother. His brother’s is also suffered from “failed” relationships so for Curt, he believed he would never travel down the path to matrimony.

I so enjoyed reading this story and watching the interaction between these two very special people Curt and Cammie. It was heart-warming to see them “mend fences”, fighting their attraction for each other and finding love. This was such a romantic story and one I will long remember thanks to this author. It was a book I read from cover to cover and could not put it down once I began Cammie and Curt’s journey in a renewed friendship and finding love.

Reviewed By: Marilyn

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The Secret Life of Lady Gabriella - Liz Fielding

Title: The Secret Life of Lady Gabriella

Author: Liz Fielding

Line: Romance

Release month: May 2007

The S-Factor: Sweet

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Lady by day...

Lady Gabriella March is the perfect domestic goddess - at least, that's what her editor at Milady magazine thinks! In truth she's simply Ellie March, cleaner and aspiring writer, who uses the beautiful mansion she is housesitting to inspire her.

Cleaner by night...

When the owner returns unexpectedly, Ellie's fledgeling writing career is threatened. But even more dangerous is the man himself! Gorgeous Dr Benedict Faulkner is quite the opposite of the ageing academic she imagined, and soon it is her heart, and not just her secret, that is exposed...

Wife by the weekend...?

Review:

This is a wonderful story and a pure delight!. Ellie's character - her internal musings and spoken words - are laugh-out-loud funny, and I loved her instantly. This is one romance where you know without a shadow of a doubt that Ben and Ellie are made for each other.

Alongside the warm and funny humour, this story also contains a large sprinkling of emotion, synonymous with every Liz Fielding story. Aside from the romance, any reader who is also an aspiring writer will have total empathy with Ellie's writing experiences! Whatever your circumstances, by the time this story finishes, you will feel so close to Ellie and Ben that you won't want to let them go.

Be assured this is one story you don't want to miss!

Reviewed by: Sue

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In The Gardener's Bed by Kate Hardy

Title: In the Gardener’s Bed
Author: Kate Hardy
Line: Mills and Boon Modern Romance Extra
Release month: March 2007
The S-Factor: Simmering

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Amanda Neave – uptight city girl, who can’t boil an egg. Will Daynes – wealthy garden designer who relishes country life. Recipe for Disaster: put Amanda and Will together on a reality TV show and ask them to swap lives…

Dish of the Day: though she and Will are like chalk and cheese, Amanda can’t resist this ruggedly handsome gardener. And he’s sure there’s more to her than her pin-striped exterior. His plan is to drive her wild and teach her all about bedding!

All washed up? But will this hot affair between polar opposites still sizzle when Amanda and Will realise that she’s expecting a little seed of her own?

Review:

Kate Hardy’s fourth novel for the Modern Romance Extra line is absolutely spellbinding! Sexy, sassy and absolutely riveting, In The Gardener’s Bed, is another keeper by this much-loved author.

Amanda Neave finds herself swapping the city for the Cambridgeshire fens when she agrees to star in her friend’s reality show where she has to swap lives with somebody who is her complete opposite – and Will Daynes couldn’t more different than she is! Whilst Amanda is a city girl whose life revolves around her work, Will loves the great outdoors and his job as a landscape garden designer ensures that he never has to bear the stifling oppression of an office.

Amanda is all set to hate Will and his lifestyle, but the more time she spends with him, the more she realises that life in the country is not as awful as she thought it would be – and that Will is the most gorgeous man she’s ever clapped eyes on.

Before she knows it, Amanda finds herself falling in love with Will, but will she choose her career in the City or her future with the man of her dreams by her side?

Kate Hardy never fails to deliver wonderfully written novels which tug at the heartstrings and In The Gardener’s Bed doesn’t disappoint! Emotional, heartrending and absolutely unputdownable, In The Gardener’s Bed is another excellent novel in the Modern Romance Extra series – and another keeper by this talented storyteller!

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Fun gossipy tidbit about author: “Did you know that Kate Hardy also writes non-fiction under the name of Pamela Brooks?”

One-Night Baby by Susan Stephens

Title: One-Night Baby

Author: Susan Stephens

Line: Mills and Boon Modern Romance

Release month: March 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering

Back-Blurb:

The Italian millionaire’s love-child…

When sweet, virginal Kate Mulhoon met top Hollywood producer Santino Rossi she was swept away by his fiery passion. He knew nothing of her innocence, or of the baby they made that night…

That intimate, sensuous evening is etched on Santino’s mind – so when Kate appears on his film set in Rome, five years later, the gorgeous Italian millionaire is in the mood for a re-run of their passionate affair. The only problem is Kate’s obvious evasion of his attentions…

Santino’s determined to find out what she’s hiding, and once he does he will make her his… Her secret can’t be that bad…can it?

Review:

In her latest Mills and Boon Modern Romance, One-Night Baby, best-selling author Susan Stephens blends sex, passion, intrigue and secrets in an unforgettable romance you will find impossible to put down!

Kate Mulhoon had always been a good girl – until Italian billionaire Santino Rossi came in to her life and she unleashed her wild side and spent an unforgettable night of passion in his arms. But when Santino went back to Italy, Kate realised that she was pregnant with his baby! Although Kate found herself homeless as her parents disowned her and penniless, she vowed not to let circumstances get her down and she’s managed to juggle motherhood with a busy career.

But the past is about to catch up with her for Kate finds herself face to face with Santino once again and although five years have passed since that unforgettable night, Santino is determined to make Kate his once again.

But Kate wants nothing to do with Santino, but will she able to resist the gorgeous billionaire? And will she be able to keep her secret?

Susan Stephens is one of my favourite Modern Romance writers and One-Night Baby is another one of her books that is heading straight for my keeper shelf! Her characters, Santino and Kate, leap off the pages and Susan’s wonderful ability to bring her exotic settings vividly to life ensures that the reader will feel as if she’s in Rome watching the action unfold.

With characters that’s impossibly not to care about, steamy sex, dramatic emotional intensity and poignant romance, One-Night Baby will keep you turning the pages late into the night and eagerly anticipating Susan Stephens’s next Modern Romance!

Reviewed By: Julie

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At The Greek Boss's Bidding by Jane Porter

Title: At The Greek Boss's Bidding

Author: Jane Porter

Line: Modern/ Presents

Release month: UK -Mar 07/ US - April 07

The S-Factor: Sizzling and Simmering

Back-Blurb:

Impossible, infuriating – and irresistible! Kristian Koumantaros is the most difficult patient Elizabeth’s ever had to care for. The arrogant Greek billionaire is used to always being in control, and isn’t taking kindly to being temporarily blinded after a helicopter crash. He refuses to be at the mercy of any employee…especially a female!

Alone with Kristian at his luxurious retreat, Elizabeth is feeling the full force of his sexual charisma. It’s out of control, and she knows she’ll have to leave – like the seven nurses who tended to Kristian before her! But Kristian won’t let her go, and he’ll use every weapon he still has…including that potent masculinity if he has to!

Review:

To describe this book I would use the adjectives passion, pain, loneliness, despair, wealth, determination and pride. This was truly a story which goes to show one that money can’t buy everything…….it can’t buy love and it certainly can’t buy happiness.

Both of these characters came from extreme wealth and position. Kristian Koumantaros was in a horrible accident and not only in pain due to physical injuries but he had lost use of his legs and eye sight. His disposition was so miserable he went through several nurses and sent them all running. Now the owner of an English nursing firm has come to an isolated location in Greece make sure she gets the job done and helps this angry and desolate man heal.

Elizabeth Hatchet suffered her own pain from a failed marriage, and hiding secrets about her past. She has been hired by a woman she believes to be Kristian’s fiancé and if she does not help him to get on his feet, Elizabeth fears she will loose her nursing business. She also becomes aware of just how handsome, rugged and sexy this Greek billionaire is and vows not to succumb to his charm.

However, the tables are turned on both Kristian and Elizabeth as the attraction between them sizzles, a friendship develops and they share an evening of passion. But it doesn’t just stop there……they run into Elizabeth’s ex-husband and her true identity is exposed!
This is a wonderful story about finding peace, respect, joy and love during an incredible healing process. Bravo Jane Porter for again, entertaining your readers with a strong and powerful love story set in beautiful Greece.

Reviewed By: Marilyn

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A Doctor Worth Waiting For by Margaret McDonagh

Title: A Doctor Worth Waiting For

Author: Margaret McDonagh

Line: Mills and Boon Medical Romance

Release month: March 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering

Back-Blurb:

The playboy doctor’s bride!

Dr Conor Anderson was immediately intrigued by locum Kate Fisher – her dark, soulful eyes made him want to get closer. As guarded as Kate was, she couldn’t hide that she was a passionate woman. But it was only a matter of time before Kate’s past would send her on the run again…

Could this playboy doctor finally have met his match?
And could he be the one to finally heal her and bring the light back to Kate’s beautiful eyes?

Review:

Margaret McDonagh’s second Medical Romance, A Doctor Worth Waiting for is a wonderfully emotional tale which has got keeper written all over it!

Dr. Kate Fisher has accepted a job as a locum in a rural Scottish town in order to recover from a traumatic experience as well as to prove to herself that she can still cut it as a doctor. She doesn’t want to make new friends, form new relationships or be part of the community, but Dr. Conor Anderson has got other ideas.

Conor is intrigued by Kate. She’s a wonderful doctor and a beautiful woman, however, Conor is puzzled by her cautious manner. Just what is she hiding? And why is there so much pain in her eyes?

Kate doesn’t want Conor anywhere near her. She’s already had her heart broken by a former colleague so she’s certainly not going to date Conor. But Conor’s heart, kindness and charisma draw her in, but is she going to let the past get in the way of her future?

A Doctor Worth Waiting For is a fantastic romantic story which you will not be able to put down! Margaret McDonagh writes with such flair, style and heart that you’ll feel every emotion which the characters go through and you’ll be so absorbed in her novel, that you’ll simply devour it in one sitting.

In A Doctor Worth Waiting For, Margaret McDonagh blends wonderful characters, carefully conveyed medical detail, poignant romance and intense emotional drama in an absorbing and unforgettable romantic novel which you will remember long after the last page is turned.

Reviewed by: Julie

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The Italian's Forced Bride by Kate Walker

Title: The Italian's Forced Bride

Author: Kate Walker

Line: Modern

Release month: UK -Feb 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling!

Back-Blurb:

Alice spent six passionate months as Domenico’s mistress – until she made the worst mistake of all: falling in love. She knew he would never love her back, would soon discard her – so she left him.

But now the fiercely attractive Italian is demanding her back in his bed. And this time, when Domenico finds out she’s carrying his child; he may never let her go

Review:

THE ITALIAN’S FORCED BRIDE by Kate Walker is magnificent; a stunning and powerful love story that I immediately had to read from cover to cover. This love story of Dom and Alice had me in tears, angry and sighing all at once.

Alice who has been Domenico’s Parrisi’s lover for months realizes that she loves him but he is incapable of returning that love. She also overhears gossip one evening that points to him having a mistress so she flees and moves back to England. However, life sometimes plays tricks and for Alice that’s the case when she finds out that she is carrying Dom’s child. She feels she needs to tell Dom of her pregnancy so she writes him a letter asking him to come to her so she can tell him the truth.

Upon Dom’s arrival in England, this story takes on emotions so powerful it leaves the reader sitting on edge. Upon hearing the news, Dom demands marriage and takes Alice back with him to Italy. All I can say so as not to give the story away, is that there are scenes which will take your breath away, secrets and tragedy and in the end a love so sweet and tender it will leave you laughing and crying at the same time.

Congratulations to Kate Walker on yet another magical love story.

Reviewed by: Marilyn

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