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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>> 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>> 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>> 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>>

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. Read Review>> 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. Read Review>> 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. Read Review>> 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. Read Review>> 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. Read Review>> 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? Read Review>> 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. Read Review>> 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! Read Review>> 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. Read Review>>

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cost of Repairs by A.M. Arthur

After a personal tragedy, police officer Samuel Briggs left New Mexico to start life anew in Stratton, PA. Since moving to town Sam hasn’t been interested in starting a new relationship but his attitude changes when he meets Rey King, the sexy short-order cook at the Dixie’s Cup diner. Sam slowly learns that Rey has problems of his own and they only get worse after he’s injured while protecting a friend. Can two emotionally wounded men build a stable relationship when both are afraid of being hurt?

Chance of a Lifetime by Jodi Thomas
Harmony is a place I love going back to in order to reconnect with old friends and make new ones too. Thomas knows how to bring us home again and welcome us back. Give Thomas' books a try. You'll be glad you did!

Sea Glass Winter by JoAnn Ross

SEA GLASS WINTER is a warm and cozy romance where you will visit with some old friends and meet some new ones along the way. JoAnn Ross has captured the essence of small town living with brilliant precision. If this is your first Shelter Bay, novel you will want to go back to gobble up the rest of the books in this series. They are that good! SEA GLASS WINTER is a Romance Junkies recommended read.

Lush: Delicious book number three by Lauren Dane
Mary is a successful chef and business owner. She knows she is pretty. When she attracts the attention of rock star Damien Hurley, she does not expect anything but a fun night together. Damien has far different, and more pleasurable, ideas.

Falling Into You by Jasinda Wilder
When true love is lost and found in another person, it can be breathtaking to say the least. And, FALLING INTO YOU is that kind of story.

Too Hot to Handle by Victoria Dahl
Merry is ready to prove to her mom that she can hold a job and make a future for herself. However, that is all jeopardized by falling in love with the enemy.

Teach Me To Forget by Mona Karel
Can a budding love between Bethany and Jonathan erase a past filled with mistrust and injustice to a young woman? Or will the transgressions destroy any chance of bringing peace and happiness to two tortured souls?

Bad Boys of Crystal Lake, book 1 - The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone

When singer and guitarist Cain returns home after ten years for the funeral of one of his best friends, he meets single mother Maggie and her son. Breaking through the walls she has erected after escaping her abusive ex-husband, Cain believes he has found what he has been missing in his life. But when her association with Cain becomes public, will he be able to save her when her past comes calling?

Oklahoma Nights, book 1 - One Night with a Cowboy by Cat Johnson

Arriving in Oklahoma the night before her scheduled interview, New York professor Becca attends a rodeo. A chance meeting with bull rider Tucker soon leads Becca into the bed of the cowboy. After the encounter Tucker finds it hard to get Becca out of his mind so he is shocked when he attends a mixer only to discover that she is a professor at the college where he also teaches. Will the no fraternization rule end things between them?

The Apple Orchard - Bella Vista series, Book 1 by Susan Wiggs
Two women find out that they're sisters when their grandfather ends up in the hospital in a coma. Born on the same day and the same year, they're bound together by the possible foreclosure of their grandfather's land, which is their combined inheritance, and the mystery of why they were never told that they are sisters. Can the past explain the present and will it help save their orchard?

Last Chance Book Club by Hope Ramsay

Savannah escapes her interfering relatives and moves back to her hometown of Last Chance with her son Todd, but the last person she expects to see there is Dash. The man she considers her cousin is now an ex-ball player, dealing with an injured leg and barely holding onto his sobriety. As he tries to help her fulfill her dream of renovating the local theater she owns, he begins to fall for her. Will she give him a chance at a life together?

Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich
LOVE OVERBOARD is a wonderful laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with a ghost thrown in for good measure! It stars a saucy, salty sea pirate named Ivan Rasmussen and a sexy, spirited ex-undercover cop, Stephanie Lowe. You gotta read it to believe it!

Red, Hot, & Blue, Book 9 - A Prince Among Men by Cat Johnson
Vicki fell in love with a soldier she’s been following through his blog. They’ve exchanged many suggestive comments back and forth – while keeping it PG. Who would have guessed that her assignment as a reporter would land her in Groundpounder’s lap – or his bunk?

Is This All There Is? by Patricia Mann
Unhappy with your life as it is, want more plus added excitement that you don't feel you're getting? Then sit back and enjoy IS THIS ALL THERE IS? and see how you look at your life then!

Never Too Far by Abbi Glines
Ms. Glines penned one of the most memorable couples to grace the pages of a book!

Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines
One of the most masterfully written love stories this reviewer has had the pleasure of reading.

Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley
A love story of a good girl and bad boy rocker who find out they can make beautiful music together in more ways than one!

Unbreakable by Alison Kent
Alison Kent’s name on the cover of a book always serves as a guarantee of goodness for any romance reader. She has gone above and beyond once again with UNBREAKABLE and the DALTON GANG series.

Purgatory Masters: Tucker's Fall by Eliza Gayle
Professor Maggie Cisco has come home after she is arrested in a BDSM club raid and publicly humiliated to regroup. Recently divorced, she doesn’t expect to run into her high school classmate, Tucker Lewis, an enigmatic and gorgeous recluse. When she finds out he is a Dominant and that he thinks she is perfect sub for him, will she let her guard down and explore or run for cover?

Moonlight trilogy, book 2 - Stranger in the Moonlight by Jude Deveraux
Kim and Travis first met as young children and she taught the serious young boy how to have fun. For two weeks, they were inseparable before he and his mother suddenly left one night. Now eighteen years later, they meet again in the small town of Edilean, Virginia, but another man is about to propose to her. Will she say yes, or will she hold out for the one she has loved since she was a child?

The Sheik's Command– Sahara Kings 01 by Loreth Anne White

Nikki Hunt’s life changed seven years ago; in an instant she lost everything she loved, including her identity. To help recover from the devastation, she changed her name and fled to Northern Africa to work as an aid worker. When her shelter is bombed, she finds herself in charge of a group of orphans. When Nikki finds herself in the city of Na’Jar will she be able to convince Prince Zakir Al Arif to grant her safe passage to the Atlantic?

A Younger Man by Cameron Dane
Friendship becomes something much more in A YOUNGER MAN. Noah and Zane are the latest pair of memorable heroes from the incredibly talented Cameron Dane.

Her Sister by Karen Rose Smith
When Clare was five, her younger sister was abducted and was never found, breaking her family apart. Now twenty-seven years later, single mom Clare is having problems with her teenage daughter, Shara. When Shara goes missing, Clare and her parents must pull together to try to find her. Will they find her in time, or is history repeating itself?

The Wild Ones (A Wild Ones Novel) by M. Leighton
Cami never knew what passion was until she met Trick – unfortunately he’s not exactly the sort of man her father would approve of, but she’s not about to let that deter her from exploring her growing feelings for him.

Love in Reverse, Book 2 - Six Naughty Nights by Serenity Woods
A holiday romance in Fiji should have been the extent of Toby and Esther’s relationship, but when he saves her and her son during an earthquake in Christchurch he discovers that their romance yielded more than memories – they have a son! Can their intense attraction and a board game titled ‘Naughty Nights’ bring them together again?

Rod and Cane Society, Book 1 – Unexpected Consequences by Cara Bristol
Melania knows she signed a ‘contract of consent’ before her marriage to Jared but she assumes she could wiggle her way out of a serious spanking. Her decision to purchase a pair of shoes Jared forbade her to buy tests his dedication to domestic discipline – and her willingness to submit to his authority.

Love Irresistibly by Julie James
Brooke and Cade have no plans to take their casual romance anywhere. Of course, their heads can say that all they want, but the heart yearns for a closer relationship. Will these two figure it out before it is too late?

Surgeon Sheik's Rescue - Sahara Kings Book 4 by Loreth Anne White
When Sheik Tariq Al Arif plane was bombed by terrorists, reporter Bella DiCaprio was on the scene to report the devastating incident to the world. A lead indicates that Tariq's “death” was a ploy to throw off his enemies. Bella ventures to France to learn if her information is true. Will she live to be able to tell the world what she finds?

The Dom with the Dragon Tattoo [Masters of Submission 5] by Jan Bowles
Tyler Stone is legendary for hiring the best in the technology world. His latest employee is software engineer Rebecca Miles. What Rebecca isn't aware of is that Tyler is a Dom and he knows of her alias as an exotic dancer. Will Tyler be strong enough to bring out Rebecca’s true submissive nature?

For The Rest Of My Life by Susan Marmo
A debut novel from an author that reels you in, keeps you guessing and holds your interest from the first page to the last. The only drawback? It ended much too soon!

Temptation by Kathryn Barrett
TEMPTATION is a fun glimpse into the life of the Amish. Kathryn Barrett makes the story come alive for readers with her distinctive voice. TEMPTATION is full of diverse characters, a rich and imaginative story, and a well thought out plot. This is story telling at its finest!

Sand Castle Bay (Ocean Breeze) by Sherryl Woods
SAND CASTLE BAY is a heartwarming tale of families, friends and lovers coming together in the aftermath of a storm. What do the winds of change bring to the charming town by the bay?

Serviced - Volume One by Allie A Burrow, Micky J Corrigan, Angelica Dawson, Raven McAllan, Natalia Petrovski
The ten stories in SERVICED VOLUME 1 are so hot that they will leave you gasping for air! There is a little bit of something for everyone in these highly seductive and mesmerizing tales that feature men of the military. The authors have done a stellar job of creating erotic masterpieces that will keep you entertained for hours.

Friday Harbor, book 3 - Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas

In this third book of author Lisa Kleypas’ FRIDAY HARBOR series, local carpenter Alex is struggling with several problems; overcoming his drinking problems, a pending divorce, helping a ghost whom no one else can see and fighting his feelings for Zoe, a beautiful, sensitive chef at, a bed and breakfast that she owns with her cousin. This is an absolutely delectable story that may be the best of the series, so far.

Heart on a Chain by Cindy C Bennett
This reviewer cannot wait to see what Ms. Bennett writes next!

Perfect Timing by Catherine Anderson

PERFECT TIMING is an adorable contemporary romance with a bit of a paranormal twist. What starts out as a marriage of convenience soon turns into true love. Catherine Anderson’s characters really shine under her expert touch. This sparkling gem will really warm your heart and lift your spirits! I highly recommend that you have a box of tissues at your side as you read, because this story will really pull on your heartstrings!

Friday Harbor, book 2 - Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas

After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend Kevin, who is having an affair with her sister, Lucy swears off getting involved with anyone, despite her attraction to Sam, a man who comes to her rescue more than once. But when she is involved in an accident, Sam brings her to his home and takes care of her. Although Sam desires her, his own troubled past has left him commitment phobic. Offered an art grant in New York, Lucy must make a choice; the grant or Sam.

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