No Regrets by Rebecca Deel

Synopsis:

While running an errand, Sasha Ingram finds herself the victim of a crime. An elite team of black ops warriors rescues her, a team that includes the man who makes her heart rate soar every time she sees him. Sasha believes the danger is past. But the attacks escalate, threatening her livelihood and life, and the body count rises. If Sasha and Cade fail to uncover the identity of the person targeting her, they'll lose the love of a lifetime as well as their lives.

Fortress Security operative Cade Ramsey is fascinated by the woman who owns Otter Creek's coffee shop. With a bad relationship in his past, Cade hesitates to try again, but he can't fight his attraction to Sasha. Before he acts on his interest, Sasha is taken hostage, and Cade and his teammates spring into action. Despite a successful rescue, the danger to Sasha mounts, and Cade vows to protect the woman he's falling for. When he and Sasha are snared in the killer's trap, Cade's black ops skills and experience may not be enough to save them.

My Review: 4 Stars

Sasha Ingram is the owner of Perk, Otter Creek's coffee shop. She has had her eyes on the handsome Cade Ramsey since he arrived in Otter Creek. She has done everything she can think of to get the man's attention but to no avail. He never stays in her shop long enough to say more than two words to her. 

Cade Ramsey has faced down insurgents, built and defused bombs as his teams EOD man. But when it comes to talking to the beautiful coffee shop owner, he gets all tongue-tied. He's had his eye on Sasha since he arrived in town and it's time to man up and finally ask her out. 

Before he gets the opportunity to ask her out, Cade and Bravo team are called out on a hostage situation. The hostage? Sasha. Cade needs to put his feelings behind him so he can rescue her from whoever took her. Once she's safe he'll do everything in his power to make sure Sasha gives him a chance to win her heart. 

Little do Cade and his team members know that this is just the beginning of their problems. Someone is targeting both Bravo and Durango. They're going after the people they love trying to make them vulnerable. The Fortress Security teams will need to band together to bring down the enemy and make their families safe again. 

Along the way, Sasha and Cade realize that there's something between them and they both will do whatever it takes to give them the HEA that they both have longed for. 

I really enjoyed Sasha and Cade's story. This was a face paced book both in action and romance. Sasha and Cade really balanced each other out. She has spunk and goes after what she wants. He is definitely an alpha male who will protect the woman he loves no matter the cost. This is a fun addition to the Otter Creek series. 

This was actually the first book I ever read by Ms. Deel... yes it's book 11 but I didn't feel lost at all. By the end of the book I was intrigued about the other characters and their stories. So I grabbed book 1 and the rest is history! I'm looking forward to more books by her! 

And of course we can't forget my casting! What do you guys think? 

Content: Mild violence. No swearing. Clean romance.. just swoony kisses!

Obsession by Rebecca Deel

Synopsis:

When Lacey Coleman receives word her mother is missing, she isn't convinced the police will find her. She must go home to search, but she's a barista, not an investigator. When a friend with Fortress Security volunteers to help, Lacey can't refuse because she's sure foul play is involved, and her mother's only chance of survival is the medic with the heart and skills of a warrior.

Jake Davenport has been slowly building a friendship with the woman who fascinated him from the moment he first saw her behind the counter at Coffee House. After learning Lacey's mother is missing, he accompanies Lacey to her hometown and, within minutes of arriving in Winston, tangles with the local law. Although assured Yvonne left town under her own steam, Jake's not buying that story, especially following two attempts on Lacey's life. When Lacey falls into enemy hands, Jake must mount a rescue before he loses the woman he loves.

My Review: 4.5 Stars

Lacey Coleman couldn't wait to leave her hometown of Winston, Alabama. She needed to get away from everything that was dragging her down. She has spent the last 6 years doing everything she can to make her life better. Her trips home to Winston are few and far between. But when she receives a call from the town chief of police informing her that her mom, Yvonne, is missing, she knows they aren't doing anything to find her and it'll be up to Lacey to bring her back home. 

Jake Davenport has had his eye on Lacey for several months. After hearing about her abusive ex-boyfriend, he knows he'll need to move slow if he's going to have a chance to win her heart. But when he discovers that her mom is missing and she plans to head home to find her, he can't let her go alone. The thought of anything happening to her makes him sick to his stomach. Maybe some time together will show her that not every guy is like her ex. 

The moment Lacey and Jake arrive in town, the local cops start to stir up trouble for them. They don't believe that Yvonne is in any trouble. They are dead set that she left on her own accord. But neither Lacey nor Jake are buying it. 

When attempts are made on Lacey's life, Jake knows that something isn't right in this small town. If they are ever going to find out what this town is hiding, he'll need the help of his team and fellow operative, Cade Ramsey. Jake is determined to do everything in his power to find Yvonne, bring her home, and keep Lacey out of the hands of a crazy man. Now that Lacey is in his life, he will move heaven and earth to keep her safe and give her the HEA that she deserves. 

*dreamy sigh*

I really enjoyed Obsession! I have been curious about Lacey since she was introduced in Deadly Game. I originally thought her and Adam would end up together but I'm so glad I was wrong! Jake is just who she needed. I loved seeing these two together! They are perfect for each other!

I am really enjoying both of these series and I'm getting sad that I'm almost caught up! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with myself when I'm done! Haha. Ms. Deel has definitely been added to my favorites list! :)

As for my casting.. what do you think?!

Content: Mild violence. No swearing. Talk of rape and prostitution but no details. Clean romance... just swoony kisses!

Love and Karma by Shannon Guymon

Synopsis:

Can Riley run from Karma and start over in Belfast? Or will Karma ruin the one thing she really wants . . . love?

Riley Nash has had more than her share of failure lately. Bring fired from her dream job was not a good day. Ruining her best friend, Heidi’s wedding? Maybe not her greatest moment. So moving to Belfast, Maine, seems like her best chance of starting over. Except for one thing. Karma. Karma can follow you across the country it turns out. When Heidi, her ex-best friend shows up, ready to destroy everything, including her new romance with Mac, Riley will have to make the decision to run, or fight for what she really wants.

Will Mac fall for Heidi, and give her the perfect revenge? Or will Mac stay true to Riley and help her break her cycle of bad karma?

My Review: 5 Stars

After losing her job and her best friend, Riley Nash is in desperate need of a fresh start. When an opportunity arises to move to Belfast, Maine to renovate a house her stepdad inherited, she jumps at the chance. Maybe the break away will help her get her life back on track. 

Once she arrives in Belfast she discovers that the job is bigger than she thought it would be. But with all the HGTV shows she's watched, she refuses to back down from the challenge. If anything, she's looking forward to bringing the old home back to life. 

While working on the house, Riley quickly falls in love with the small town and doesn't want to leave. She's made some amazing friends, fell in love with a house that she wants to renovate for herself and has started dating the handsome Mac. Her soul finally feels complete and at peace. She's not only living life but she's loving it too. 

But when the town bullies and her ex-best friend, Heidi, start doing everything in their power to ruin her happiness, Riley has to decide whether to run away or stay and fight for what makes her happy. With her family and new friends behind her, there's only one option. She loves who she's become and she's not going to let anyone bring her down.

*dreamy sigh* 

You. Guys! I absolutely loved Love and Karma! Once I started it, I didn't want to put it down! I laughed out loud, got frustrated at times and found myself letting out little dreamy sighs. Riley and Mac were cute and I adored them! Although, Mac was ticking me off for a little bit. I kinda knew what he was up to, but that didn't make me too happy at the time. Haha. 

Y'all I am super excited for this series! I am already in love with Belfast, Maine and can't wait for the next book to be released! This is going to be a fun series... I can already tell! 

It should come as no surprise when I say, Ms. Guymon has done it again! I have missed her books and did a happy dance when I saw her new release! I'm already not so patiently waiting for her next book! If you haven't read anything by her then you are definitely missing out! 

And what review of mine would be complete without my casting?! I'm kind of in love with these two. What do you think?

On The Edge by Rebecca Deel

Synopsis:

As an ER nurse, Grace Rutledge is no stranger to the aftermath of violence, but she has never been a victim until her car is forced off the road. Determined to put the incident behind her, she focuses on becoming acquainted with the family she never knew existed. But a killer is determined that she won't live long enough to claim her inheritance. When Grace is accused of attempted murder, she fears losing her freedom and her chance at a life with her Navy SEAL.

Fortress operative Trent St. Claire loves his job, but after years of continual deployments, his body is battered and his heart longs for a certain sweet nurse in Otter Creek. After learning of an attack on his girlfriend, the SEAL resolves to shield her from further danger. When the enemy captures Grace, Trent will need every skill in his arsenal to save the woman who means everything to him. This time, however, his combat experience may not be enough to save either of them.

My Review: 5 Stars

Grace Rutledge has been dating Fortress operative, Trent St. Claire, for a year. Between her crazy schedule as an ER nurse and his crazy schedule as an operative, their time together is few and far between. But they have been doing whatever they can to make it work. They have been slowly falling in love with each other and can't see their lives without the other in it. 

After spending the day with her best friend, Grace is headed home to Otter Creek where she is ran off the road. When Trent finds out what happened he decides it's time to take some time off to spend quality time with his girlfriend and get her back on her feet. But when they discover that her apartment has been broken into, they know her accident was more than an accident. It was deliberate and they need to find out who's behind it and why. 

While trying to figure out who would want to hurt her, Grace discovers she has family that she didn't know about. But when her new family is threatened and people are murdered for knowing too much, Trent realizes that Grace could be next. He will need to do everything in his power to keep her safe. He refuses to let anything happen to her. He has plans to make Grace his permanently and together find their HEA.   

So... confession... I could not put this book down! I started it this morning and finished it this afternoon. I may or may not have forgotten to eat. I love it when a book can suck me in and make me forget about reality and life going on around me. Those are the best kinds of books! I have been dying to read Grace and Trent's story and it did not disappoint! I loved Grace's strength and willingness to do anything and everything she could to protect others around her. I also loved Trent's protectiveness of Grace. There were times he knew she needed to do things and he had faith in her and knew she could do it. They make a great couple... completely perfect for each other!

Another home run by Ms. Deel! I can't wait to read the next book!

As for my casting... *dreamy sigh* I am loving these two for Grace and Trent! What do you think?

Content: Mild violence. No swearing. Clean romance... just swoony kisses!

Retribution by Rebecca Deel

Synopsis:

After a childhood trauma, Heidi Thompson is tired of looking over her shoulder and continually leaving her life behind. Reinventing herself one more time, she's hired to train search and rescue teams for Fortress Security. But an unknown enemy obsessed with revenge follows her to Otter Creek. Even though the danger escalates and the police view her with suspicion, Heidi refuses to run this time. Determined to live without fear, she accepts the help of a man from her past--now a trained soldier.

Quinn Gallagher couldn't shake off the dust of Black River fast enough. Now an operative with Fortress Security, he ignores his painful past--until a woman with the face of an angel and familiar green eyes reminds him of heartbreaking loss. When Heidi barely escapes another attempt on her life, the elite Delta warrior vows to save the woman who has scaled the walls of his heart. Quinn must face an enemy who has prowled in the darkness for two decades.

To have a future, Quinn and Heidi must return to Black River to confront the past before their dream of a life together goes up in flames.

My Review: 4 Stars

Heidi Thompson's past keeps coming back to haunt her. But she's tired of changing her name and moving to a new location. When her cousin calls in a favor to Fortress Security, they are set up with new identities and new locations. 

Heidi finds herself in Otter Creek and is set up as a search and rescue trainer at PSI. When she discovers her childhood crush, Quinn, also works for PSI, she hopes she'll be able to tell him who she is before he discovers it on his own. She doesn't want to give him a chance to hate her more than he already should. 

Quinn Gallagher left Black River right after he graduated high school and never looked back. There's too much pain and heartache associated with his home town. He does his best to not think about it. But when he meets the new S&R trainer, he can't shake the feeling that he knows her from somewhere. There is just something about Heidi that has him wanting to do everything in his power to protect her from whatever may lie ahead of them. 

A few hours before Heidi was going to tell Quinn the truth of who she really is, her past catches up with her and forces her hand. Now Quinn is blindsided by the truth and Heidi knows that when all is said and done, he won't want anything to do with her. But Quinn surprises her. He never blamed her for what happened to his family. She was even more of a victim than they were. 

Now that he has Heidi back in his life, he refuses to let her go. Quinn didn't have the means to protect her when they were younger but he does now. He will do everything in his power to find the person responsible for all the attempts on Heidi's life and make sure they pay for everything they have done. Once this chapter of their lives is closed, they'll be able to start a new one. One that will end in HEA. 

I am loving both of these series! They are giving me the break from reality that I need! I am sucked in from the very beginning and do not want to put the books down! Gotta love it when that happens!

I am so glad that I discovered Ms. Deel! I can't wait to see where she takes us next!

And of course we can't forget my casting! This one was fun to cast! What do you think?

Review Policy

** I AM CURRENTLY NOT TAKING ANY REVIEW REQUESTS **

It's no secret that I'm always open to reviewing books! But I thought it was time for me to post a Review Policy. This way authors will know if their books are a good fit for my blog.

What kind of books do I love reading?

Clean, secular romance with a happily ever after. Some of my favorite genres are contemporary, suspense/mystery, romcom, fantasy, historical, regency, steampunk, fairy tale retelling (especially Beauty and the Beast), new adult, western.

What kind of books do I avoid reading?

Non-Fiction, self help, erotica, religious fiction, young adult, middle grade, horror, short stories, billionaire or any kind of "aire" trope, slow burn/build.

As for content, I will read the following: 

I read G to PG-13 kind of books. 

Intimacy:
Squeaky Clean (G): No sex, chaste kissing if any.
Clean (PG): No sex or behind closed doors, kissing (may be more descriptive).
Pretty clean (PG - PG-13): No sex or “fade to black”, mild innuendo and passionate kissing.
Sketchy clean (PG-13)*: Implied intimacy, or closed door, tends to leave more to the imagination. Descriptive or crude innuendo.

* I have noticed that there is a fine line between sketchy clean and not clean. If there is too much descriptive or crude innuendo or if the book is one huge make-out scene with little to nothing else, that is considered not clean for me and I will not finish it.

Language: None/mild. Farmer swears (D and H) don't really bother me. I won't read anything with explicit language. Definitely no F bombs.

Violence: None/mild to moderate. Nothing graphic or overly detailed.

Page Count: 100 pages or higher.

My Rating System: 

5 Stars - It was amazing and I loved it!
4 Stars - I really liked it!
3 Stars - I liked it.
2 Stars - It was okay.
1 Star - Not for me.. I didn't like it.

Please note:

* I reserve the right to not post a review if the book ends up not being for me. I do not want to bring down ratings when the book doesn't fit my reading preferences.

* I do not like bullies in any way, shape or form. I am tired of seeing authors tearing other authors books apart and bad mouthing them and their books on their social media pages, book reviewing sites and their newsletters. This is NOT acceptable. I have been and will continue to boycott authors who are bullies. If you have done this, please do NOT send me a request. Yes, I know this is blunt but I refuse to apologize for it. Enough is enough. 

If your book(s) match the above criteria, then please feel free to contact me. 😊

Midnight Rendezvous by Rebecca Deel

Synopsis:

When the past and present collide, the result could be fatal.

Fortress Security operative Lily Stanton survived life on Nashville's streets and thrived in the Army. Abandoned as an infant, her Fortress teammates have become family, so her world is rocked when a woman claiming to be her mother begs to meet her. After Lily and her partner, Remy Doucet, uncover a connection between their mission and Lily's mother, she has no choice but to confront her past. To navigate that emotional minefield, she needs Remy, the man who has slipped past her defenses and captured her heart.

Former NYPD homicide detective Remy Doucet hasn't thought about his high school sweetheart, Christine, since he met Lily Stanton, the woman who stars in his dreams. But when Christine disappears, Fortress Security sends him and Lily to find her. When the search leads them deep into hostile territory, they team up with Fortress Security's newest squad, an elite Delta unit, to stop a con artist from preying on those who are desperately ill.

Remy knows one misstep could lead to mission failure. Worse, he could lose Lily. And he won't allow anyone to take her from him, no matter the cost to himself.

My Review: 5 Stars

Growing up, Lily Stanton didn't have an ideal childhood. After being abandoned at a fire station when she was in infant, she was put in the system and bounced around from foster home to foster home. Some where good, but most of them were not. At the age of 16 she decided enough was enough and ended up living and surviving on her own on the streets. Once she turned 18, she joined the Army and from there joined Fortress Security. She did whatever she could to make her life better. 

Remy Doucet grew up in a large family full of love. They may not have been rich and some, including his high school sweetheart, may say that he grew up on the wrong side of the bayou, but they were happy, healthy and never doubted that they were loved. When Remy discovers his high school sweetheart, Christine, has been cheating on him with his best friend, James, he decides it's time for a change. After spending a couple of years in college, Remy decided he was going to move to New York and join the NYPD. 10 years later, he finds himself a part of Fortress Security. 

When Remy and Lily are called into the bosses for their next mission, Remy is shocked to discover Christine is missing and James has insisted that Remy be the one to locate her. While undercover, Remy and Lily will need to pose as boyfriend and girlfriend to not raise any suspicion. Neither Remy nor Lily knows the feelings the other has for them. It's going to be tough to keep their feelings hidden while playing the part of a couple. 

On the way to his hometown, Lily receives an email from someone claiming to be her birth mother. She is dying and wants to meet Lily before she does. But she can't think of that now. She needs to get her head in the game in order to locate and bring Christine home. But when they discover a connection between Christine's disappearance and Lily's mom, she knows that she'll need to face her past sooner than she wanted too. Remy vows that he will be with her every step of the way. He's fallen in love with the little Elf and will do everything in his power to show her that he will be there for her always. 

But when they discover where Christine is being held, it will take Lily, Remy and Durango to bring her home safe. They will all need to stay alert, focused and watch each others' backs. One misstep can lead to tragedy. Both Lily and Remy have too much to live for. They are determined to get their HEA. 

*dreamy sigh* 

You guys! I absolutely LOVED this book! Lily and Remy were amazing! I loved seeing their relationship develop from friendship into a HEA. They were perfect for each other! This was an awesome addition to the series! 

Another hit by Ms. Deel! I can always count on her to suck me in and not let me go until the last page! Can't wait to read more by her! 

I have to say... this one was a bit tough to cast but I love who I ended up using! What do you think?

Content: Mild violence. No swearing. Clean romance... just swoony kisses!

Millionaire B&B by Robin Daniels

Synopsis:

Sadie is a successful romance author. She can write a swoon-worthy man with the best of them but can’t seem to find one for herself. Miles is the cute and wealthy heir to Copeland Press, Sadie’s publishing house. It’s hard to find a woman in his social circle who appreciates a down-to-earth book nerd.

When a twist of fate has Miles and Sadie double booked in the same vacation rental, they decide to share the cabin. Even though Miles isn’t Sadie’s type, she can’t deny the chemistry between them. Sadie’s down for a flirty fling, but Miles has other plans. He’s got a huge crush, and just one week to convince Sadie they were meant for a happily ever after.

This is a funny, fluffy and clean-ish standalone novel.

My Review: 4 Stars

Sadie is a successful romance author. But when it comes to men, she's anything but successful. She's lost count of how many horrible dates she's been on. She's on the verge of swearing off men for good. And if horrible relationships weren't bad enough, her editor has sent back her newest manuscript wanting something "fresh and different". 

When her roommate, Kiera, suggests that Sadie join her and her boyfriend, Ethan, on a week long getaway, Sadie decides she can use it as a writing retreat. Hopefully she'll be able to come up with something her editor will love. She never dreamed that while on her retreat, she'd meet someone who has her thinking differently about the opposite sex. 

Miles is a wealthy heir to Copeland Press, the Publishing House that Sadie uses. He's secretly had a crush on her for years but never dreams he'd ever get the opportunity to meet her. But a twist of fate brings him face to face with Sadie. When he's given the chance to spend a week with her, he jumps at the chance to get to know her better. But he doesn't know if someone like Sadie will ever be interested in someone like him. 

Sadie and Miles are each other's opposites. But they can't deny the chemistry that sparks between them. Because of past relationships, both of them are a little leery moving forward. But Miles proposes becoming friends first. As they spend more time together and get to know each other better, they see they have more in common then they originally thought. But Sadie can't help but think that things are a little too perfect when it comes to Miles and is waiting for the other shoe to drop. 

When Miles' past comes rearing it's ugly head, Sadie hightails it out of there before Miles has the chance to explain. When Miles discovers that Sadie is gone, he makes a plan to do whatever it takes to win her back. He's never met a woman like Sadie before and he would be crazy to let her go without a fight. He's determined to give them the HEA they deserve.  

Millionaire B&B was a fun break from reality. I enjoyed getting to know Sadie and Miles and watching their relationship develop. I did feel at times that Sadie and Miles came across younger than their actual age, but there were some sweet moments between them that had me overlooking said times. I loved that Miles wanted to get to know Sadie better before letting anything happen between them. I think I would've lost interest if it was all insta-lust. 

Ms. Daniels did a great job keeping me entertained while reading her book. I found myself reading past my bedtime and waking up early to sneak in a little extra reading time before work. I love a book that can grab and keep my attention. :) 

And we can't forget my casting! What do you think?

Content: Moderate language. Moderate innuendo. Sketchy Clean.

*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are solely my own.*

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