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The Wisdom Of Hair by Kim Boykin, The WISDOM OF HAIR is a deeply moving and poignant story that will pull on your heartstrings. From the very first word you will be held captivated by its Southern warmth and charm. This is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winters night! Read Review>> Take Me Home by Nancy Herkness, Travel to Sanctuary with Claire and Tim to discover if they can outrun the heartbreak from their past. Will they both be able to open their hearts to a powerful love that could make them whole again? Or will the betrayal from the past be too much to overcome, even for love? Read Review>> Bound and Determined by Anara Bella, Asia’s sworn off men for the foreseeable future but Marcus isn’t taking her indifference personally. Instead he’s BOUND AND DETERMINED to convince Asia to give him a chance to prove he’s the man for her. Read Review>> Claim Me by J. Kenner, Damien Stark and Nikki Fairchild are together. Their relationship is all encompassing and consuming but life isn’t as rosy and happy. Outside forces are trying to tear them part. Will they succeed? Read Review>> A Prior Engagement by Karina Bliss, Lee Davis has returned from the dead. A lot has changed since he was presumed dead, including a presumed fiancée. The problem is he doesn’t have one because Juliet Browne said no before he left on his deployment. He plans to get to the bottom of it by pretending to have amnesia. Juliet has her reasons for keeping secrets but what happens when these two want to play house forever? Read Review>> The Sentinel Wars: Falling Blind by Shannon K. Butcher, Rory Rainey is looking for someone to help her. She suffers from strange visions but someone or something helps blocks them and she needs to find the cure before it’s too late. When she is attacked by a pack of Synestren, she escapes with the help of a stranger. Is Cain her savior or does he have his own motives for helping her? Read Review>> Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell, Emma of Normandy knew that she was a key to peace when she traveled to England to become the foreign nation’s queen. What she didn’t know, however, was that her role was really that of a sacrifice, and that, while her life would be threatened numerous times once she stepped off the boat, her heart would be lost forever. Read Review>> Fatal Exposure - The Buried Secrets trilogy, Book 1 by Gail Barrett, The first book in this romantic suspense trilogy is sure to grab readers' attention as it did mine. Highly recommended to those who love gritty suspense with well-drawn characters, promising more to come in these intriguing stories about three runaways all grown up and struggling to survive their past. Read Review>> Geekus Interruptus by Mickey J Corrigan, One of the best things about being a reviewer for Romance Junkies is the vast number of new-to-me authors that I get to read. There is nothing more thrilling to me than finding a writer whose work I can instantly fall in love with. Mickey J. Corrigan is one of those authors for me. Her latest novella GEEKUS INTERRUPTUS is a juicy erotic story that is impossible to put down. Read Review>> It Had To Be You - Lucky Harbor series, Book 7 by Jill Shalvis, This is the seventh book in Jill’s LUCKY HARBOR series. I enjoy Jill’s light-hearted and funny stories. If you haven’t tried any of her books then it is time you did. Trust me, you won’t be sorry. Read Review>>

Marriage Mart, book 1 - A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester, During Eugenia’s first Season in London, she is ruined when she bursts out laughing during her presentation to the queen after unexpected circumstances and a young man laughing and winking at her causes her to lose control. Grant, the man in question, accepts full responsible for Eugenia’s scandalous behavior and tries to help her in her quest for a husband, but the idea of her with another man is not sitting well with him. Will he claim her as his own, despite his determination to avoid marriage? Read Review>> A Highland Werewolf Wedding by Terry Spear, Wolf shape-shifters Elaine and Cearnach met a couple hundred years earlier when she escaped from him after he offered her his protection. Now they almost literally run into each other when an accident brings them together. Soon circumstances have her staying with Cearnach’s clan. But her distant cousins want the treasure her uncles had buried all those years earlier, so they try to get her to go with them. However, Cearnach is determined that the cousins will have to go through him to get to her. Read Review>> Lachlan's Bride by Kathleen Harrington, Lachlan, the laird of MacRath, is not happy with the king’s desire for him to escort one of the princess’ ladies-in-waiting to Scotland…until he gets his first look at her. As they travel, Francine, believing that all Scottish lairds are wizards, is certain that he has cast a spell over her to make her long for more than his kisses. Meanwhile, someone wants her and her daughter dead. Can Lachlan keep them safe, or will he lose the woman he loves? Read Review>> Her Russian Protector, Book 2 - Dimitri by Roxie Rivera, Benny has her hands full; her family business is having financial difficulties, her brother has joined a vicious gang, an unethical real estate developer is trying to threaten her into selling the bakery and she is in love with Dimitri, the Russian who lives over the bakery. Dimitri has been in love with Benny for over a year and he is determined to help her, but when her brother brings the violence home, will Dimitri be able to save her? Read Review>> Her Russian Protector, book 1 - Ivan by Roxie Rivera, When Erin’s junkie sister, Ruby, goes missing, she is desperate to find her – desperate enough to enter the possibly mob connected gym to seek help. Ivan, used to danger, reluctantly decides to help her, but neither can deny the chemistry between them. When Erin becomes a target, Ivan moves her into his house and intimacy develops. Will he be able to keep her safe and what happens to their relationship when and if they find Ruby? Read Review>> Lonely Lords, Book 2 - Nicholas by Grace Burrowes, With his father dying, Nicholas makes him a promise to find not only a fiancée, but a bride, by the end of the Season. When he comes upon a distraught stranger, Leah, her circumstances lead him to offer her a marriage of convenience. Although attracted to her, he is determined not to father any children so he keeps his distance. But Leah is falling in love with her new husband. Can she discover his secrets and win his love? Read Review>> The Cupcake Diaries, book 2 - Recipe for Love by Darlene Panzera, Rachel is in charge of promoting the bakery that she and her friends recently opened. When Mike, a magician, arrives in her shop for a birthday party there she agrees to a date. But unbeknownst to him she has a two date rule. As he helps her out the bakery’s new competition, a French Bakery down the street, they grow closer. Will she make him an exception to her rule? Read Review>> Against All Odds - Raines of Wind Canyon series, Book 7 by Kat Martin, An investigator and a stockbroker make a deal that neither of them are sure they can keep if they allow themselves to fall in love. Read Review>> Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper, Maryah Woodsen’s family has just been murdered. Her life has just been ripped apart but instead of going to the only family she has left, her mother sends her to her best friend. Living with her adoptive family, she has trouble adjusting especially with Nathan, their son, who seems to think they have a connection. Little does she know that they have a connection that spans lifetimes…. Read Review>> Summer at Mustang Ridge by Jesse Hayworth, A sweet western contemporary romance filled with animals and people to love, as well as a new series continuation to anticipate. A tender love story told in a unique voice, sure to please any romance lover. Read Review>>

A Proper Seduction by HelenKay Dimon
After a long nasty divorce Lauren’s determined to gain back her self-respect and what better way to do that than engaging in a series of sexual encounters with her ex-husband’s ex-best friend Justin, the very man he’d invited into their bedroom against Lauren’s wishes. This could be a recipe for disaster or a match made in heaven.

Jillian’s Job by Fran Lee
A stupendous salary and awesome benefits just aren’t enough to keep Jillian working for overbearing and oblivious Mike any longer. After seven long years she wants more in life than being summoned to his side to rescue him once again. Unfortunately alcohol, anger and passion are a heady combination and Jillian soon finds herself in a situation it’s going to be really difficult to escape.

Wicked Lovers, Book 7 – Ours to Love by Shayla Black
In order to save his brother, Javier, from his self-destructive behavior, Xander’s kidnapped him and dropped him in the middle of Lafayette, Louisiana where he hopes he’ll begin to heal. Neither of them expect to encounter London, a woman who wins their hearts with her submissiveness and determination to embrace life despite the difficulties she’s faced.

Claimed by Him – A Billionaire’s Club Story by Red Garnier
Graves might have adopted a ‘hands off’ approach where Chloe’s concerned but she’s got other ideas and taking ‘no’ for an answer is simply not something she’s going to accept. Being CLAIMED BY HIM is her top priority and she’s ready, willing and able to use whatever means necessary to get him to come around to her way of thinking.

Supernatural Bonds, Book 10 – Dylan’s Witch by Jory Strong
Homicide detective Dylan Archer isn’t interested in happily-ever-after and he’s certainly not looking for a heartmate but there’s no denying witch Seraphine has captured his full attention. Is it just sex or is there a connection he’s not quite ready to accept.

Highlander Most Wanted – The Montgomerys and Armstrongs by Maya Banks
Genevieve feels no remorse at her captor Ian McHugh’s demise but with his passing her entire future is now in the hands of Bowen Montgomery. Will she end up in an abbey as she requests or can Bowen convince her that she’s destined for so much more?

Dancing with Detective Danger by Lynn Crandall
DANCING WITH DETECTIVE DANGER is a romantic suspense that kept me on my toes solving the mystery alongside Sterling, Ben and Lacey. I wouldn't mind solving a few more mysteries alongside Aegar Investigations. We'll just have to wait and see what the author has planned for the future!

Ten Reasons to Stay by Sabrina Jeffries

When Colin stops a lad from stealing his prize horse, he is shocked to discover that the lad is a shapely female. But she refuses to tell him the identity of her guardian. When he threatens to call the magistrate, she makes threats of her own, leaving him with no choice but to lock her in a room, but not before the attraction between them ends in a heated kiss. However, when the only option left to them is marriage, he must give her TEN REASONS TO STAY.

The Cupcake Diaries, book 1 - Sweet on You by Darlene Panzera

About to be evicted from her home, which she shares with her young daughter, Mia, Andi and her sisters come up with the idea of opening a cupcake shop, a dream of their deceased mother. With no business expertise or capital, they have a problem. So they team up with Jake, who shares a mutual attraction with Andi. But no one is prepared for the picketers outside their door on opening day or the lengths they will go to in order to shut down the shop.

The Wilde Sisters, book 1 - Emily: Sex and Sensibility by Sandra Marton
When a stranger, Marco, comes to Emily’s rescue one rainy night after she is fired from the dive where she plays the piano, she never expects she will soon find herself in a new job with a new love. But Marco believes she came from poverty, like him, instead of from a wealthy family in Texas. Will she lose him when he discovers her unintentional lies by omission?

Dangerous Refuge by Elizabeth Lowell
Two strong individuals who keep asking the wrong questions and a murderer who has nothing to lose... Suddenly, the small town of Refuge is no longer taking after its name.

Written on Her Heart by Julie Anne Lindsey
Honey Creek is a place I hope to go back to again and again. Lucky for us, WRITTEN ON HER HEART, is one of the books the author has set there. There's a nice small town feel with good friends and family and where everyone knows not only your name but your business and secrets too. Come visit Honey Creek. You'll be glad you did!

Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
If you’re only familiar with King Richard the Lionheart through his role in Robin Hood Lore, then you’re woefully deprived of one of the greatest bad boys in all history. He’s charming, arrogant, rock star handsome… and even worse, he knows it. Get to know the man from the myth, and there’s no doubt you’ll fall under his spell.

The Beauty Within by Marguerite Kay

More interested in science than in finding a husband, Cressida is more than happy to sacrifice her seventh Season to temporarily take the place of governess to her four younger half-brothers. But the last thing she expects is to be working closely with a gorgeous artist. Disillusioned, Giovanni finds his muse when he meets Cressida, but he doesn’t feel he is good enough for her. Can she convince him they belong together?

How to Seduce a Sheikh by Marguerite Kaye
When Collette is kidnapped and sold on an auction block, Prince Zafar al-Zuhr comes to her rescue. Purchasing her, he takes her to his home and offers her freedom, but she has spent one night in his arms and desires learning more of how he made her feel. So she offers to remain in his empty harem for one month, but will her love for him allow her to leave when the time is up?

Night Demon by Lisa Kessler

Discovering an ancient altar, Night Walker Lukas and his assistant Gretchen are trying to decipher the glyphs it contains when the Night Demon is awakened and called forth from a thousand year sleep. It had taken unearthly forces to silence her before she destroyed humanity in the past. Now that she has gained greater strength will those same forces be able to shut her down once more? Will Lukas and Gretchen survive the carnage?

Running Wild by Linda Howard and Linda Jones
I especially liked the chemistry between the characters in this sexy, contemporary western. Snappy dialogue and the promise of more books to come are two of many reasons that you'll enjoy this novel.

The Mystery Woman - Ladies of Lantern Street, Book 2 by Amanda Quick

Joshua Gage is intrigued by the woman who hides under the persona of a mere paid companion, yet at the first sign of danger draws a pistol from under her skirts. It isn’t her attitude and lack of fear that makes her so compelling, but Joshua has no intention of abandoning Beatrice until he can understand what it is about her that makes him feel things that he thought himself incapable of experiencing. His protective instincts aside, a ruthless killer is stalking Beatrice and Joshua is the only thing standing between her and a madman with blood on his hands.

Under His Wings by Naima Simone
The Hippogryph Nicolai is the first person to see a fellow warrior in the brave human female he rescues. Though Tamar has endured much, she still stands, determined to live her life on her own terms. Unfortunately, once Nicolai’s enemy realizes how much Tamar means to Nicolai, she is targeted for death.

If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch
Life has not been easy for Carey and her little sister, Jenessa. Their mother has been gone for a long time and then, one day, a man and a woman find them in their forest home. What will the future hold for Carey and Jenessa?

Six Pack Ranch: Book 5; Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend
Joel Coleman is determined to shed his playboy image and turn over a new leaf, so why is he attracted to the baddest of the bad girls in town?

Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur

Life hasn’t been easy on Barrett McCall for years. He doesn’t have much but working as a cook at Dixie’s Cup pays his bills. When fire destroys his apartment building, Barrett loses his home and belongings—leaving him homeless, with only the clothes on his back. With nowhere to go, he moves into the basement apartment offered by his boss, Dixie, which puts him into direct contact with Dixie’s nephew, Schuyler Rhodes, and the sparks fly.

Something Wicked by Olivia Fuller
Regency England will never be the same again. The sheets are scorched, the fires within are burning and Lady Mary's behaviors throughout are anything but of a lady! Come watch the sparks and barbs fly throughout book two of Fuller's, The Wicked Games series.

How I Came To Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren
HOW I CAME TO SPARKLE AGAIN weaves a tale of the potential for happiness amidst devastation, heartache and loss. Love is the key factor and pops up where you least expect it.

A Moth In Darkness by Frances Pauli
Travel between the worlds of the humans and the Fey to discover a sinister evil that is killing off all kinds of different folk.

Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
Another exciting shifter tale from Christine Feehan takes us to the bayous of Louisiana and deep in the sultry heat a leopard is about to find and claim his mate.

Forget Me Not by Nina Blake
Claire and Stefan Porter’s marriage is over. They are separated and living different lives. When an accident happens, leaving Stefan with amnesia, Claire’s love for him brings her back to his side. Will they rekindle their love or will his memories bring back all the pain and heartache twofold?

More than Friends (A More Than Story) by Jess Dee
Seb never imagined his relationship with best friend Lucy as anything MORE THAN FRIENDS but when she drops the bomb that she’s madly in love with him and her every erotic fantasy stars him as the leading man he begins to question the possibilities.

Unbound, Book Two, Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent
Shadow walker Kori knows she needs to prove herself to earn back some trust from Jack Towers, the man in charge of their syndicate, in order to keep the protection in place for her sister. She didn't count on risking her heart though in the process.

How To Tame Your Duke by Juliana Gray
One of the best historicals I have read this year!

Against The Edge - Raines Of Wind Canyon series, Book 8 by Kat Martin
I am an avid reader of Kat Martin’s books and this series is one of her best. They have kept me intrigued with the plots she develops and the steamy sex scenes to go with it.

Time-Crossed Love Series: Book 1, Kiss Across Time by Tracy Cooper-Posey
KISS ACROSS TIME is thoroughly intriguing and inventive – time-traveling vampires with the inexplicable ability to spirit a lone human female into episodes from their combined thousand year history. Tack on extremely satisfying, erotic love scenes, and the TIME CROSSED LOVE series proves to be incomparable reads. Paranormal erotic romance doesn't get any more creative that.

Just One Kiss (Fool's Gold #10) by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery returns us to Fool's Gold with the story of Patience and Justice. Fool's Gold reels you back in and reconnects you with all the characters you've met in the first 9 books. There is enough history given that you can read it as a stand alone book if you've never entered Fool's Gold before. But once you have you will want to return to read the earlier books in the series and you'll be so glad you did!

Coveted, Book Two, Kept by Shawntelle Madison
Nat just wants her family back and to get a good handle on her OCD. She doesn't count on two men wanting her heart, nor risking it all to save her father.

Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane
WHISPER’S EDGE oozes with Southern charm and wit. The snarky humor of LuAnn McLane makes for a fun and flirty romance that will tickle your funny bone throughout the story. You can’t help but to be pulled into the book by the delightful inhabitants of the small community, and to be held captive by their lively narrative.

Bare It All by Lori Foster
Book number two in the LOVE UNDERCOVER series, BARE IT ALL, has intricate characters, a well woven plot and a satisfying conclusion. Fans of Lori Foster will want to run out and get a copy of this highly sensual novel.

Ten Reasons To Stay by Sabrina Jeffries
If you did not read TEN REASONS TO STAY in the SCHOOL FOR HEIRESSES anthology written by Sabrina Jeffries, Julia London, Renee Bernard and Liz Carlyle, then here is your chance. It is a novella you will not want to miss and it will be available as a standalone eBook on websites such as Amazon.com and BAM.com on May 6, 2013.

Legal Heat by Sarah Castille

Katy Sinclair is on the verge of being offered a partnership in the law firm where she works. She just has to win the case she’s working on to prove herself - and that shouldn’t be too hard…or so she thought. Mark Richards is one of the best defense attorneys in Vancouver city. With the majority of law firms closing down because of the recession, he, together with his partners, is still holding on…barely. They just have to keep their biggest client happy and win his case. The case should have been a simple one for Mark but there is one thing he didn’t count on - Katy Sinclair.

Revving Her Up by Joy Daniels

Sarah Lange is a lawyer in New York City who, due to medical reasons, needs a vacation. She decides the location of her very much needed getaway will be a spa in Virginia. Unfortunately, her car breaks down in the middle of the road in a small southern town known as Rapture. While awaiting the tow truck, she meets Cole Cassidy, a stock car mechanic who stops to help her. Her journey to the spa might have been derailed but she doesn’t know that she is about to embark on another new kind of journey.

A Killing Touch by Nikki Duncan

Lana Quinn is a journalist who has a knack for getting stories that put her smack right into danger. Her current story is no different and noticing this danger beforehand, she asks for help from her best friend’s FBI team. She’s worked with most of them before. Aidan Burgess is the second-in-command on the team. He is reluctant to help because journalists are not his favorite people. Besides, he is trying to fight his attraction to Lana and helping her with a case means being constantly close to her, which is definitely a problem he doesn’t need.

The Chattan Curse, book 3 - The Devil's Heart by Cathy Maxwell

In a race against death Lady Margaret seeks to find a way to end the two-hundred-year-old curse that has nearly wiped out the males in the Chattan ancestral line. Warning that any Chattan males to fall in love will die, the curse has proven itself time and again. The only surviving males, her two brothers have fallen in love and are growing weaker each day. Teaming up with Heath, whose family placed the curse, she hopes to end it.

Once Tempted - Silver Creek Series, Book 1 by Laura Moore
ONCE TEMPTED is the start of the new SILVER CREEK series, and it begins with a bang. Laura Moore has done an outstanding job of penning a romance with beautiful imagery and warm, genuine characters whose love story will stay with you long after you read the last word.

Dangerous Rogues - Midnight Temptations with a Forbidden Lord by Tiffany Clare

To keep from marrying the man her father has selected for her, Lady Charlotte decides to get herself ruined and she chooses the scoundrel Tristan for the job. However, Tristan has his own agenda. He sets out to compromise Charlotte to keep the vile Mr. Warren from injuring another innocent. He is leery when Charlotte switches roles and approaches him, but as they spend time together, he falls for her wit and beauty and contemplates marriage. Can he convince Charlotte, who values her independence?

Lost Lords of Pembrook, book 3 - Lord of Wicked Intentions by Lorraine Heath

After the death of Evelyn’s father, she is left alone, except for her half¬-brother Geoffrey, who barely tolerates her. But the last thing she expects is to be auctioned off as mistress to one of his friends. Lord Rafe is only at the bidding because Geoffrey owes money to Rafe’s gambling establishment. However, when Evelyn appears, he is fascinated and takes her for his own, never expecting that she may be the one to rescue him.

Spindle Cove - Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare

Lady Diana fell for blacksmith Aaron two years ago, not long after she and her mother and sister relocated to Spindle Cove for Diana’s health. Not having had an asthma attack in some time now, Diana is ready to start living life and she wants to start by winning Aaron’s love, but Diana’s family has high expectations for her. Dare she go against her family’s wishes and will her actions affect her younger sister’s chances at marriage?

As You Wish by Eloisa James
A compilation of two of Ms. James’ FAIRY TALE novellas; the previously published ebook SEDUCED BY A PIRATE and the newly released WITH THIS KISS is a delightful combination you will not want to miss!

A Montgomery Justice novel - Behind the Lies by Robin Perini

When actor and CIA operative Zach’s cover is blown, he is soon on the run, but the last thing he expects is to be accompanied by a beautiful woman and her son. Jenna and her son Sam are running from her assassin husband Brad, who is out to kill her and gain the evidence against him. As the danger escalates, so does the attraction between Zach and Jenna. Will he be able to keep her and her son safe while trying to stay alive himself?

Caedmon Wolves, book 4 - Wolf's Desire by Ambrielle Kirk
After the murder of her husband, Keira is determined to find the killers, especially after the police close the case. Following a break-¬in at her home she hires retired bodyguard Aidan to protect her. Upon meeting Keira, wolf-shifter Aidan is stunned to realize that she is his mate. Will he be able to keep her safe with her husband’s brother trying to take her out of the picture?

Midnight Special by Tawny Weber

A mix-up in reservations on the Midnight Special, a Murder mystery theme train, leaves Special FBI Agent Hunter and reporter Marni sharing the same berth. Unbeknownst to Hunter, Marni needs information on his ongoing case for an article that she is certain will launch her career as an investigative reporter. However, it will also destroy his case and put a woman’s life in danger. As heated sparks begin to fly between them, which will she choose: Hunter or her career?

The Trouble With Love - The Cupcake Lover's series, Book 2 by Beth Ciotta

Every once in a while you come across a book that is so good that you want to tell everyone that you know about it. THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE is one such book! I absolutely fell in love with all of the zany and eccentric characters. They worked their way into my heart and left me with a lot of lump-in-my-throat moments. Beth Ciotta has created a riveting tale with lots of drama. This addictive story really delivers the goods.

Our Blue Ribbon Rating System 2 Ribbons - a book I did not mind reading. 3 Ribbons - a book I enjoyed reading. 4 Ribbons - a book I would recommend to all my friends. 5 Ribbons - a book I would gush about to all my friends and recommend to anyone and everyone. A real page-turner.