Review: Sink or Swim (Shore Leave #2) by Annabeth Albert

Rating: 4.5🌈 We meet Calder Euler in Sailor Proof, the first book in this series, and he wasn’t exactly a sympathetic character. Nor did he come across as anything but one dimensional. He wasn’t exactly someone who’s story I looked forward to. However, Sink or Swim totally changed my perspective on Calder. Albert takes a… Continue reading Review: Sink or Swim (Shore Leave #2) by Annabeth Albert

Review: Sailor Proof (Shore Leave #1) by Annabeth Albert

Rating: 4 🌈 Sailor Proof , the first book in Annabeth Albert’s series about a submariners group of men, is a wonderful contemporary romance. Low on the angst, it’s sweet, fake boyfriend trope that quickly turns real over the course of a massive group family annual camp outing. It all starts with dumped Naval Chief… Continue reading Review: Sailor Proof (Shore Leave #1) by Annabeth Albert

Review: Role Model (Game Changers #5) by Rachel Reid

Rating: 5🌈 I was getting ready for the release of The Long Game, the 6th in Rachel Reid’s fabulous hockey romance series, when I figured out I hadn’t read the 5th story yet! Somehow I’d missed Role Model. Now was the time to fix that oversight! I’m so happy I did because Role Model is… Continue reading Review: Role Model (Game Changers #5) by Rachel Reid

A MelanieM Review:Tough Guy (Game Changers #3) by Rachel Reid

Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5 They have nothing in common—so why does Ryan feel most like himself whenever he’s with Fabian? Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s… Continue reading A MelanieM Review:Tough Guy (Game Changers #3) by Rachel Reid

A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review: Lucky Break (Clean Slate Ranch #4) by A.M. Arthur

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 A lovely addition to the Clean Slate Ranch series, this story features Shawn, the assistant cook at the ghost-town saloon who helped Miles when his abusive ex showed up in Saddle Up, book three. Robin, one of the ranch hands, befriends Shawn after an initial minor hostility due to… Continue reading A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review: Lucky Break (Clean Slate Ranch #4) by A.M. Arthur

Review Tour Goalie Interference (Hat Trick #2) by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn (author interview)

    Goalie Interference by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn Series (name + # in series): Hat Trick Series, #2 Publisher: Carina Press Release Date (Print & Ebook): Ebook: September 30, 2019 Print: October 1, 2019 Length (Print & Ebook): Ebook: 75,000 words (approx.) Print: 297 pages (approx.) Subgenre: Contemporary romance, hockey romance, m/m Warnings:… Continue reading Review Tour Goalie Interference (Hat Trick #2) by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn (author interview)

A MelanieM Review :Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts #3) by Annabeth Albert

Rating: 5 stars out of 5 A lasting connection needs more than simply surviving a winter together—they’ll have to outsmart danger, let down their defenses and open their hearts. Owen Han has a fresh lease on life—he’s kicked cancer’s ass and is roaring through his bucket list. The former investment banker hopes to find his… Continue reading A MelanieM Review :Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts #3) by Annabeth Albert

New Release Tour for Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts #3) by Annabeth Albert (excerpt and giveaway)

ARCTIC HEAT by Annabeth Albert Series: Frozen Hearts #3 Publisher: Carina Press Release Date: Sept. 23 (ebook/audio), Oct 1 (print) Length (Print & Ebook): 89,000 words Subgenre: m/m contemporary romance/ action adventure m/m romance, interracial romance Warnings: None. All buy links or pre-order links: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Y3KUk9 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Arctic-Heat-Audiobook/1488206864 B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-heat-annabeth-albert/1129779475?ean=9781488053610#/ Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/arctic-heat-4 Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Annabeth_Albert_Arctic_Heat?id=8o6QDwAAQBAJ iBooks:… Continue reading New Release Tour for Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts #3) by Annabeth Albert (excerpt and giveaway)

A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review : American Fairytale (Dreamers #2) by Adriana Herrera

Rating: 5 stars out of 5 The minute I saw this book was available I grabbed it. Book one, American Dreamer, was so outstanding I knew I’d be in for a treat with more. Could the author top her debut book? Oh yes. Milo’s story is highly entertaining and fulfilled my fantasy of having everyone… Continue reading A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review : American Fairytale (Dreamers #2) by Adriana Herrera

HFN Or HEA? What Makes a Story a HEA for You? This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

HFN Or HEA? What Makes a Story a HEA for You?   Here we are sailing into May.  Hard to believe, right?  Weather is still all topsy turvy with Spring blossoms vying with snowflakes depending upon where you live.  Here its’ winds and pollen, blossoms and varying temperatures.  All of which makes staying indoors and… Continue reading HFN Or HEA? What Makes a Story a HEA for You? This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words