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Misadventures with a Firefighter by Julie Morgan-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 14, 2020

Cara Murphy is a New York City kindergarten teacher with a bright future and tenure on the horizon, and she won’t let anything—any man—distract her. She’s had her heart broken before, and she won’t make that mistake twice. She’s got her career to focus on, and being single has many, many advantages.

Noah Hughes is a firefighter with a charred heart who heats up every room he enters, but he lives solely for the happiness of his five-year-old son. When he crosses paths with Cara at a club, sparks fly, and they share a hot night of passion. But that flame is quickly doused during a surprise second encounter.

Continuing to see each other would truly be playing with fire, but Cara and Noah can’t stop. Still, Cara’s career is in jeopardy, and Noah’s heart is locked in guilt. Is there really a chance they could build a love that forever burns bright?

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REVIEW:Misadventures with a Firefighter begins with Cara Murphy getting ready to go out with her friends for one last celebration before school starts. She is a kindergarten teacher and loves her job and has her future mapped out. Once she and her friends hit one of their favorite bars, it doesn’t take Cara long to spot a good looking man, Noah Hughes, who piques her interest. When she approaches him, it doesn’t take long for sparks to fly. It also doesn’t take long for either of them to decide to leave the bar for a little one on one time. After a steamy night together, they both decide that maybe they will see each other again. Cara is all about hookups and is not interested in being tied down to one man. But, what can it hurt to see him again?

When school finally starts, Cara is in her room meeting her new class and their parents. As she is meeting one five year old, she is stunned to see his father is none other than Noah. Cara knows that if she continues seeing Noah that it could jeopardize her job at school. They are both insanely attracted to each other. Noah is a widowed single father who dotes on his son, but he can’t deny their chemistry. Even though Cara doesn’t really do relationships, she can’t deny their chemistry either.

Cara and Noah decide to give a relationship a shot, only to have it all backfire big time for her. She shuts Noah out as she tries to pull her perfectly constructed life back together. However, Noah has other plans. When Cara finds out that someone she thought was a good friend is the one who torpedoed her career, she is stunned. When all the cards are put on the table, they both have to decide what is worth fighting for.

Misadventures with a Firefighter is great addition to the Misadventures series. The chemistry between Cara and Noah is palpable. The few secondary characters we’re introduced to are well written. The story is fast paced and leaves you wanting more. Noah’s back story is one of heartache which will endear him to the reader and Cara’s independence is a pleasant change. She’s a strong woman who stands up for herself and didn’t need rescuing. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll certainly enjoy this installment. Well done, Julie Morgan!

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Reviewed by Vickie K

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USA TODAY and Award-winning Bestselling Author, Julie Morgan, holds a degree in Computer Science and loves science fiction shows and movies. Encouraged by her family, she began writing. Originally from Texas, Julie now resides in Central Florida with her husband and daughter where she is an advocate for Special Needs children and can be found playing games with her daughter when she isn’t lost in another world. For more information please visit her at www.juliemorganbooks.com

 

 

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Misadventures on the Rebound (Misadventures #16) by Lauren Rowe-Review Tour

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Misadventures on the Rebound (Misadventures #16) by Lauren Rowe-Review Tour

 

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***MISADVENTURES ARE STANDALONE ROMANCES THAT CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER***

After getting canned from her dream job this morning and played in spectacular fashion by her boyfriend this afternoon, Savannah “Savvy” Valentine is having a truly awful day. Which is why she’s currently drowning her sorrows in whiskey and self-pity in a shabby bar along the route to Las Vegas.

In light of today’s double whammy, Savvy isn’t sure why she’s still heading in the direction of her five-year high school reunion. The only reason she’d wanted to attend the reunion in Vegas in the first place was to show the captain of the football team, the guy who took her virginity and then promptly rejected her, that the captain of the math team grew up to have all enviable hot things: hot body, hot boyfriend, and hot career. Now, the only “hot” thing about Savvy Valentine is her mess.

But when a gorgeous stranger with sandy hair, a leather jacket, and motorcycle helmet walks into the bar, Savvy’s awful day suddenly looks a whole lot brighter. The man is perfection. Sexy and mysterious. And he’s heading to Las Vegas, too.

Can one wild night with a sexy stranger in the middle of nowhere lead a girl to fall desperately and deeply in love in Las Vegas? Savvy Valentine is about to find out.

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REVIEW: Misadventures on the Rebound begins with Savvy not only losing her job, but also finding out, first hand, that her newish boyfriend is cheating on her. Savvy had already made plans to attend her 5th high school reunion in Las Vegas, and decides to head out a little early. She finds a little roadside bar and decides to drown her sorrows, after having checked into the little motel next door. As she’s drowning her sorrows, a handsome and mysterious stranger, Aiden, comes in and sits next to her. Turns out, his day isn’t so great either. As they sit and drink, their instant attraction to each other grows to the point where it scares both of them a little. Savvy, who is not very experienced, decides to throw caution to the wind and have a one night stand with Aiden. After all, what can be the worst that can happen?

Misadventures on the Rebound is a nicely written story about two characters who are down on their luck, but decide to make their own luck. Savvy is your model employee, friend and daughter. She’s got a heart of gold that’s been taken advantage of one too many times, but she is still determined to see the best in people. Aiden, on the other hand, has a few secrets. He has had a rough upbringing and is glad he is the one who ran across Savvy. As a former grifter, albeit short-lived, he knows that Savvy would have been an easy mark. After a mind blowing night together, neither is in a hurry to say goodbye. Savvy has to leave for Vegas and offers Aiden a ride, as he’s headed there as well. Once they both lay all of their cards on the table, and secrets are revealed, Savvy decides that she will do anything to help Aiden. What follows is a funny, quirky and steamy story that will leave you turning the pages faster and faster and not wanting it to end. Yes, it’s a story of instant attraction and it’s a little (lot) far fetched, but it’s a very fun read. This is #18 in a series of ‘misadventure’ books, but can be read as a standalone with no problem. If you’re a fan of this genre, you should give this one a go. Who can go wrong with funny AND steamy? Well done, Lauren Rowe!

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reviewed by Vickie K

 

 

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USA Today and internationally bestselling author Lauren Rowe lives in San Diego, California, where, in addition to writing books, she performs with her dance/party band at events all over Southern California, writes songs, takes embarrassing snapshots of her ever-patient Boston terrier, Buster, spends time with her wonderful family, and narrates audiobooks. Much to Lauren’s thrill, her books have been translated all over the world in multiple languages and hit multiple domestic and international bestseller lists. With enticing characters, enthralling situations and a general love of romantic fiction, Lauren has created a world of her own, full of wit and sensual desire.

 

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Misadventures With a Rookie (Misadventures #11) by Toni Aleo-a review

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MISADVENTURES WITH A ROOKIE (Misadventures #11) by Toni Aleo

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 10, 2018

***MISADVENTURES ARE STANDALONE ROMANCES THAT CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER***

Winning has always come naturally for stud ice hockey defenseman Gus “the Bus” Persson. On the ice or off, he’s never had any trouble scoring, racking up goals—and girls. As the best player in his rookie class and the number-one draft pick of the Malibu Suns, he’s taking his game to the next level and is justifiably full of swagger.

So why does one of the Suns’ ice girls treat him like he’s invisible?

Bo St. James doesn’t have time for rookie hotshots who think their gloves don’t stink. She knows them, she works with them, she trains them. It doesn’t matter that Gus Persson is the hottest newbie she’s ever seen. She knows his type. She’s got big plans of her own, and she’s not going to let some cocky rich kid athlete keep her from her goals.

But there’s a chemistry between them they cannot deny. A lust that burns so hot, it threatens to melt the very ice on which they make their livings. The game has changed for both of them. Together, can these two play to win?

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REVIEW: MISADVENTURES WITH A ROOKIE by Toni Aleo is a stand-alone, contemporary, new adult, erotic, sports romance story line, a part of the multi-authored MISADVENTURES series. This is twenty-two year old AHL’s Malibu Suns hockey defenseman Gus ‘The Bus’ Persson, and twenty-one year old Sun’s ice girl/college student Bo St. James’ story line.

NOTE: I have seen this cover and title in two formats including Misadventures of a Rookie.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gus and Bo) MISADVENTURES WITH A ROOKIE follows the acrimonious relationship between AHL’s Malibu Suns hockey defenseman Gus ‘The Bus’ Persson, and twenty-one year old Sun’s ice girl/college student Bo St. James. Bo wants nothing to do with a man like Gus Persson. She knows his type only too well-a love’em and leave’em kinda guy whose reputation with the ladies, and his arrogant and cocky personality precedes his introduction to our story line heroine but a persistent Gus Persson slowly begins to break down Bo’s no-hockey player policy. With secrets in her past, Bo struggles with her attraction and reactions to our story line hero. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Bo and Gus, and the potential break-down when Gus is called up to the professional league.

Throughout the story line our couple find themselves caught up in a series of misadventures that land one or the other in the hospital ER. From a sprained ankle and dog bites, to a hilarious but painful allergic reaction, our couple find themselves participants in a comedy of errors as their relationship continues to grow and build. Bo’s preconceived notions about Gus are quickly blown out of the water with the revelation that his privileged upbringing was anything but. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense; Gus likes to talk dirty both in and out of the bedroom.

We are introduced to Gus’ parents, a couple whose humor, and love and support of their son hides an earlier failure that left Gus and his mother struggling to survive. The opposite end of the spectrum finds Bo’s parents struggling with our heroine’s sins of the past, as their constant reminders push our heroine further out of their life.

MISADVENTURES WITH A ROOKIE is both humorous and heart breaking as our couple navigate through a series of screw-ups, and secrets. The premise is engaging and enjoyable; the romance is seductive and captivating; the characters are colorful, fun and entertaining.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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