Sunday, January 20, 2013

Bella Andre Sullivan #3

I have a slight addiction these days with listening to Bella Andre's Sullivans series.  I have listened to the first three books and so far I am in love.  I mentioned the first two books in a previous post, but I did not include many details.

I would definitely start with the first book of this series The Look of Love.  Here we are introduced to the 8 siblings that make up the Sullivan clan.  This book centers around Chase Sullivan who is a photographer and Chloe Peterson a girl on the run from her abusive ex-husband.  Chase and Chloe's story is both touching and hot, and this story began my addiction to find out about the rest of the siblings.

The 2nd book, From this Moment On pairs Winery owner and eldest Sullivan brother Marcus with pop sensations Nicola (Nico) Harding.  Nicola has recently been hurt by a man and has trust issues. Marcus caught his girlfriend of two years in bed with another man.  Both are looking for a one night stand but get more than they bargain for.  As hot and touching as the first one and again I continued right into the next one.

The 3rd book, Can't Help Falling In Love, brings together Gabe Sullivan and Megan Harris in an unexpected way. He rescues her and her daughter Summer from a fire in their apartment.  Gabe doesn't date fire victims because he's been burned in a past experience, and Megan swears she will never date a man who puts his life at risk on a regular basis after losing her husband to a plane crash.  The heat between these two burns hot. 

Each book gives more information about the other siblings in the family. I am so excited after finishing this last one, I have downloaded number 4 and am ready to get to listening.  Eva Kaminsky is fabulous to listen to.

I'm trying to pace myself because I know I will be sad when the series is over!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Truly a Perfect Fit!

Carly Phillips Perfect Fit lives up to its title. I am in love with the town of Serendipity and all its wonderful cast of characters.  Mike Marsden has come to Serendipity as acting police chief while his father is undergoing cancer treatment and Cara Hartley is a police officer who knows she is a small town girl at heart. Her mother has been abused for years by her father and she spends time working at a shelter for abused women. Both Mike and Cara have their own issues with their pasts including a one night stand from the last time Mike was in town, but together they are a combustible combination that keeps the reader turning the pages. Mike has problems with staying put and Cara has seen enough abuse by a man that she is hesistant to give her heart away.   As usual when it comes to Carly Phillips' books, I couldn't put it down. I even read it during the commercials of the football games this past weekend, and if you know me, you know I take my football very seriously. 


I am so sad that the next book in this trilogy is not coming out until July. I can't wait to see what is in store for Mike's sister Erin!

So many books to choose from to read next....

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

I'm Back!

It has been a long time since I have posted to this blog, but I decided it is time to get moving again. I have finally had a little time to start reading and listening to my beloved romances again. I will be working on focusing some much needed reading time.

So I have been listening to audio books and reading books both print and Kindle versions:

Bella Andre's Sullivan series are my audio books of choice these days. I finished The Look of Love last week and have begun From This Moment On. I love the writing and the narrator of these audiobooks as well, and I can't wait to continue this series. 

Molly O'Keefe's Crazy Thing Called Love was wonderful. The history between the two characters adds an endearing quality to the book and that history is developed in its own chapterst throughout the book. I am a fan of any book that has sports in it as well. The hero is a hockey player and the heroine is a TV talk show host. I devoured the book in 2 days and will be recommending it to all. I'm a sports romance book nut, so this was right up my alley.  This book is being released on January 29th. 

Carly Phillips is one of those writers that I try to read as soon as the book comes out. I am a bit behind due to my studies, but I had the immense pleasure of reading her short story Fated last night, which is an introduction to her new trilogy addition to her Serendipity series (of which I am hoping to go back and read soon).  My whistle was defiinitely wet for more of this series by this story about Kate who is afraid to get hurt again and Nick who is trying to convince her that he won't hurt her.  I made quick work of this story last night and plan to start the first book in this part of the trilogy Perfect Fit tonight.  Stay tuned....