The Matter of a Marquess by Jess Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matter of a Marquess was such a great story to read. It's about two young lovers, Aurora and Nicholas who were torn apart by the evil lies and deceit of both of their ruthless fathers. She is forced into a loveless marriage and he goes off to war to forget about her. Years later they get a second chance at love after taking part in a meeting amongst mutual friends. Together they set the record straight of what happened between them both all those years ago, and as they become reacquainted the path that they find themselves upon leads them both to uncover a scandal while looking for Aurora's friend that has mysteriously gone missing.
I really enjoyed their story as it was a little dark and edgy especially with all the suspense that was unfolding, and as the secrets were being revealed from the past it was such an exciting and imaginative plot line. The romance was just perfect too.
Another wonderful story to add to this series of The Duke's Bastards.

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Worth Something More by Suze Robinson

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Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Kate has three focuses -- video games, red wine, and following her dreams. None of those will require her to fall in love, settle down or have kids like her mother wishes and she's quite content with her non-existent dating life.

That's until Lincoln shows up and literally knocks her on her butt during their first encounter. Subsequent meetings are less than stellar as the gorgeous and broody marketing director comes out of hiding. With a shared love for gaming, Lincoln and Kate form a quick friendship despite their age gap and working relationship.

Fate decides to take a dark twist, testing Kate in ways she couldn't imagine. With a tragic turn of events, Kate's life will take her on a new path, one that might not cross with Lincoln's anymore.

What happens when fate makes you decide between your heart and your dreams?

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Encircled in Darkness by H.J. Marshall

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Have you ever loved someone so much that you willingly walked into the darkness to save them?

What if someone crawled into the dark with you and offered you a way out?

I made a deal to save my sister and became ensnared in a world filled with depravity, finding comfort in the dark recesses of my mind. The wicked feelings deep within can overtake you if you're left without light for too long, and I reveled in the merciless world that equally thrilled and frightened me.

He accepted the darker parts of me, the shame and regret, and made a deal to save me. He brought me back into the light, learning to twist my delights to his will, destroying the shameful fragments that remained. Redeeming me with his touch, he destroyed the pain that tore through my heart.

He was a dangerous man who became my monster and my hero, recognizing the wicked parts of me and welcoming them. Knowing what lived in the dark recesses, he understood me in way nobody ever had, guiding me, and helping me find myself. When old enemies return, I'm faced with the choice to hide in the shadows or stand and fight. They expose painful secrets that shake the foundation of my existence, threatening to destroy me from the inside out.

This is the story of how I walked into hell, only to be drawn out of the darkness by the most dangerous protector of them all.

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Two to Tangle by Kris Jayne

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Series: Thirsty Hearts; Book 6

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Family betrayal haunts new love ...

Delilah Johnston and Griffin Kelso ring in the New Year with revels and romance. But once the champagne runs dry, the differences between them crash the party.

With a divorce, raising her daughter, and a corporate job in the rearview mirror, forty-something Delilah is ready to indulge herself with passion and a new life. Yes, she agreed to help her ex-boss Griffin launch his new business, but that's temporary. The tantalizing heat between them, however, isn't - or so she hopes.

Nearly ten years her junior, Griffin jettisons his playboy ways and sets his sights on Delilah. He aims to build a personal legacy with her by his side. But when his father's health problems - and the older man's scheming wife - call him home, he can no longer ignore the betrayal and pain of the past.

He finds refuge in the always willing and wise Delilah. But the more he leans on her, the more she wonders: when is it her turn?

Family drama knocks the couple off course into a tangle of secrets. Can Delilah and Griffin find a path forward together? Or will a disconcerting revelation divide them forever?

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Hostile Territory by Marie James

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Series: Blackbridge Security; Book 1

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Can you call someone an enemy if you haven't seen them for the better part of a decade? 

Deacon Black is perfectly content with the status quo -- work, sleep, repeat.

Who cares if he's rigid, structured, and set in his ways? 

It's a job requirement that keeps his men safe and his company's doors open.

One phone call is all it takes to upend his life and land him right back into a past he has tried to forget.

Revisiting old ghosts is the last thing he needs.

Especially when the forced trip down memory lane includes the only woman he never wanted to see again.

Annalise Grimaldi hit the jackpot with her life -- from her trust fund to her best friend, she has it all.

But her world comes crashing to a halt when her best friend vanishes -- leaving behind an apartment in tatters and more questions than answers.

There's only one person she can think of that can help in a situation like this.

She hates to makes the call, but there isn't a thing she wouldn't do to make sure her friend is found.

Even setting aside her hatred for Deacon Black.

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Tiger's Last Chance by Christina Lynn Lambert

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Series: Stranger Creatures; Book 3

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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While working a case, Sean Whitman is tortured for information, drugged, and bitten against his will by a shape shifter. The fallout leaves him jobless, friendless, and dumped by his girlfriend. Needing a fresh start, he leaves town and opens a private investigation business. Learning to live life sober isn't easy, but he makes it to the two year mark.

When Detective Nikki Jackson with the Great Oaks, Virginia Police Department calls him, accusing him of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house, Sean can't help but like the sound of her voice, despite her ridiculous accusations. He's shocked when she calls him back with an apology then asks for his help as a consultant on a case. On the phone, her sweet, slightly Southern voice captivates him. In person, she's unlike any other woman he's encountered, and nearly impossible to resist. But could the sexy detective ever want a man like him? 

After Nikki's last dating disaster, the mountain lion shifter has sworn off men. Then she meets Sean, and with every second she spends around the tall, dark-eyed man, her resolve crumbles. But for some reason, despite the undeniable attraction between them, Sean seems determined to push her away.

An investigation into missing refugees leaves Nikki with more questions than answers. Her refusal to let the matter drop leads her to the discovery of a radical political group's horrifying ploy for dominance. Traitors are embedded within the very organizations meant to keep shifters safe. As the list of people she can trust dwindles, Nikki calls on Sean to help her unravel a web of deceit.

As Nikki and Sean fight for survival, his fear of losing her could become a reality. Will he get one last chance to show her he loves her?

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Pieces of Us: A Small Town No Strings Love Story by Carrie Elks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can someone please show me the way to Angel Sands???
With a seaside town setting that sounds so idyllic, with it's beautiful pier and beaches to the eligible hot men just waiting there to find love, i'm so ready to pack up my stuff and move there!
Even though this is now book 6 of this series I approach each story as though it's the first because each one has given me the same exciting feeling of when you first start reading a brand new series, it always feels fresh and different and not just a continuation of a long running story, yes we still get to catch up with the other previous characters but it's easy to read each book as though it's a standalone with no connection to anything else.
Griff and Autumn's story is a heartfelt romance about two people that have been hurt so much in the past that it's made them afraid to love, but neither can they both deign or help feeling the physical chemistry that they have for each other. It's an emotional time for them both on so many levels, giving others opportunity to try and meddle in their relationship.
Carrie Elks has written another wonderful romance that can only be a credit to this already well established series and I just can't help wanting to be swept away there to live amongst it's characters in the warm California sun.

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