The Unforgettable Spanish Tycoon by Christy McKellen (Romantic Getaways #2)

Reviewed by Helen | 5 Stars

This truly is a romantic getaway a lovely story of second chance romance for beautiful English woman Elena Jones and handsome Spanish guy Caleb Araya why not join them in a trip to Barcelona and see where this journey takes them lots of emotions in this story that will have you smiling.

Elena first meets Caleb at University in Cambridge both are studying engineering and hit it of instantly they become fast friends with a comradery that brings them very close but Elena already has a boyfriend back home he is stable not like the whirlwind that Caleb is, so they go their separate ways Elena choosing the quiet stable way but did she choose correctly?

Caleb has been a loner most of his life so when he meets Elena and the become so close this opens up a new world for Caleb he is happy having fun and really enjoying Elena’s company and he is over the moon when she decides he will be the one but in the end he is left heart broken and angry and goes back to Spain and becomes a successful business man with his own company but she has taken his heart and he becomes a hard man.

So fifteen years later and Elena is running her own company and lands Caleb’s doorstep with a business proposition and what she finds is not the happy caring man she knew and their meeting ends up in a row. Caleb then has an accident that causes him to lose him memory what else can Elena do but step up to help because she has never forgotten Caleb and still feels very guilty. I loved Caleb and Elena’s journey to such a wonderful HEA it was so good to see Caleb return to his old caring self and come out from behind that wall that he had put up and to see the strength that Elena shows when standing up to Caleb. This is a story that I highly recommend fabulous thank you MS McKellen for another keeper.

5/5 stars for a great story

Published February 1st 2017 by Harlequin Mills & Boon


Review by Lynn Brooks | 5 Stars

With the latest in the Romantic Getaways series, Christy McKellen brings us a story from Barcelona! It's a fast read and keeps your attention from the beginning. The characters are likable and draw us into their story and keep us hoping for that happily-ever-after!

Business woman Elena Jones travels from her home in England to see her old friend Caleb Araya in Barcelona with a business proposition. They were the best of friends for a time in college, with the hope of more until she broke his heart.

Caleb Araya is shocked to see Elena, and isn't open to doing business with her. He's never forgiven her for the cold-hearted way she ended things with him all those years ago and could never bring himself to trust her again. He's lived his life around never letting his guard down like that again!

When an accident takes away Caleb's memory from their time together, and happenstance has her nearby, he mistakenly thing they are a couple. She can't walk away when he needs her, so she keeps up the pretense. Will he forgive her when his memory comes flooding back or will he be done with her once and for all? 


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

"The Unforgettable Spanish Tycoon (Romantic Getaways)" by Christy McKellen was an enjoyable, quick read. I picked up the book and didn't want to put it down. Welcome to Barcelona where we meet Elena Jones and Caleb Araya, but are meeting each other again. First friends in college Elena broke Caleb's heart. She's come to do business with him, but he's closed off his heart. When a freak accident causes him to lose his memory will Elena be able to rekindle their friendship and be a good opportunity for her business? What happens when he gets his memory back? You'll have to read and see for yourself. 


Review by Cheryl | Loved it more than 5 Stars

This is another book in the Romantic Getaway series. Christy McKellen brings us this story from Barcelona regarding Elena Jones and Spaniard Caleb Araya. Will their hearts withstand the intense entanglement? Elena and Caleb started in college. Then Elena broke Caleb’s heart.
Elena is a successful entrepreneur but Caleb rejects her newest business proposition. He remembers how their hearts were broken and he never can trust her again. 
However, when an accident takes away Caleb’s memory and he mistakenly thinks they are a couple she cannot walk away from him, he needs her. Right? But when they are together is Elena running the risk of her heart being in jeopardy again.
Love all of Christy McKellen’s books and this one is for sure worth the reading. Love it more than 5 stars!


Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

A truly lovely second chance at love romance.  Elena Jones and Caleb Araya's friendship started in college and he truly believed that the love he shared was reciprocated until he was devastated by the cruelty of her breakup.   Fifteen years later Elena confronts Caleb as she needs his partnership in a business deal, never realizing the hostility he feels for her.  Caleb won't be hurt again he has encased his heart and has vowed to never trust again.  When an accident robs him of his memory should she use the opportunity to help her business or will old feeling for each other come back to the surface.  Ms. McKellen touches all emotions with this story and you find yourself hoping that when Caleb regains his memory he will forgive and forget and find that he has always held her heart. Loved it.

Reviewed by Nas Dean

THE UNFORGETTABLE SPANISH TYCOON by author Christy McKellen is a February 2017 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Elena Jones needs Spanish Tycoon Caleb Araya’s company to partner with her for her business’s future growth. But will Caleb agree? After all once before Elena had trampled on his heart.

And an accident leaves Caleb with selective memory, dare Elena hope that he will forget the past and forgive her?

THE UNFORGETTABLE SPANISH TYCOON is a sweet romance about second chances and past regrets. Author Christy McKellen brought this strong heroine in Elena and a dashing hero in Caleb.

   

Highly recommended for all readers of romance. 

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess by Liz Fielding (Romantic Getaways #4)

Reviewed by Helen

MS Fielding has done it again written a story that will take you on a magical journey where we get to know a handsome Sheikh and the life he leads and get to know how caring he is I have to admit I do have a very soft spot for a Sheikh and Bram ticks all of the boxes and sends tingles up my spine.

Sheikh Ibrahim (Bram) al-Ansari has lived in exile from his family after disgracing himself five years ago he was a great sportsman and all round good guy but suddenly he made this mistake and he pulls himself out of the limelight and leads a life of hard work. But when there is a chance of reconciliation with his father that he really wants but that means a chosen bride, Bram decides to take a risk and choose a convenient Princess his new temporary PA MS Ruby Dance and makes her an offer that she decides to take.

Ruby Dance is the best PA around and works for an agency she is one of The Garland Girls and she only works temporary for clients for a reason she has secrets that she keeps close and does not talk about so when she is suddenly sent to the small country Qa’lat al Minaá to help out Sheikh Ibrahim her life is about to be turned upside down and their first meeting is so good Ruby is such a strong heroine caring and vey attuned to what is going on.

This is such a lovely story beautifully written the scenery is fabulous the hero and heroine Bram and Ruby come to life on the pages they are smart and caring their journey is sensual and moving as both open up about their pasts and fall deeply for each other and what a courtship they are going to have. Thank you MS Fielding for another keeper I loved this one

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

Expected publication: February 7th 2017 by Harlequin Presents

Review by TashNz | 

Liz Fielding writes with depth and maturity of an author who knows her stuff which in turn makes for an story which has depth of characters mixed with an exciting plot full of exquisite places, words and feeling.

Bram and Ruby are the stunning characters for a convenience marriage story which swirls of love and romance that left me with a smile! The plot may be standard but the way everything is described and laid out make it amazing and a read that you're sorry to finish. Their background stories were enjoyable and their path to be together was well deserved.

Liz writes a wonderful Sheikh and I highly recommend this book to all romance lovers.

Review by Lynn Brooks | 4.5 Stars

A really fun connection between the main characters makes Liz Fielding's upcoming release a joy to read. Not only are we watching a romance spark, but we catch ourselves smiling quite often at the sass this couple shows towards each other. Really enjoyed them! The only thing I was left wanting was a little more time with them!

Once banished from his home country, Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari knows he can't return home without a bride on his arm unless he wants to be forced into marriage with the woman his estranged father has chosen for him. He lucks into the fact that his new temporary assistant fits his needs to a tee and has agreed to a temporary marriage of convenience!

Ruby Dance has her own painful past that she lives every day running from, so if she can help Bram to rectify past mistakes and reunite with his family, she is all for it. Neither of them expect to actually fall for each other when they are spending time preparing for their trip, but when it happens, will they decide to make their marriage a real one?


Review by Cheri | 5 Stars

Can it possibly happen…From the Sheikh Secretary....To the Sheikh’s wife?
Ruby Dance prefers to work temporary secretary jobs. She has been cheated on by her last boyfriends and now avoiding all commitments. When she has been sent to fill in for the secretary who was working for Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari as his regular one had suffered serious injuries and yet when the Sheikh needs her for more than his secretary she thinks of her family and what this promotion could do for them so she says yes.
Sheikh has not been in good graces with his father and to get back he must marry his father’s choice of bride for him but if he gets married before meeting with his father that would save him from that choice.
Sheikh has a history of being a play boy and Ruby knows this. He needs that instant wife and she consents to being that. 
When the need for the wife no longer is needed, will Ruby be able to walk away as she is very interested in the Sheikh? Will the Sheikh be able to walk away from Ruby too?
Liz Fielding once again writes a love story worthy of more than the 5 stars I was able to give it. 


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess" by Liz Fielding is an enjoyable, quick read. Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari was banished from his country and can only return with a bride since he refused to marry the woman his family wanted him to marry. Ruby Dance comes into his life and becomes the convenient bride to be, but she is fighting her own personal issues. Love will find a way.


Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

Disgraced, disinherited and exiled "Bram" Aka Sheikh Ibrahim is summoned home for his fathers birthday.  Its an opportunity to mend the breach between them but it comes with secret deal, he is to marry a women chosen by his father.  Ruby Dancer comes to work for Bram as his PA when his gets injured skiing.  She has a past that left scars so being a temp PA works for her as she is always on the move. The scenes between the two of them will have you smiling and you will become totally immersed in the story. What transpires from this point is such a wonderful story that you have to read without spoilers.  Lets just say Bram and Ruby will find out that sometimes two wounded souls can be healed by the love they never thought they would find.  Ms. Fielding has written so many fantastic books but I think this is one of my favorites and I believe you will also , and also find yourself feeling for Ruby and  falling for Bram.  A keeper.

The Bridesmaid's Baby Bump by Kandy Shepherd (Sydney Brides #3)

Reviewed by Helen

I was really looking forward to this one I have loved the first two books in this series and I was very much looking forward to seeing Eliza get her HEA and with none other than billionaire Jake Marlowe you see they were best man and bridesmaid at Andie and Dominic’s wedding and then again at Gemma and Tristian’s weddings and that spark that started with the first wedding grew with the second one and bought them together in the magical European castle such a fairy tale but there were still obstacles in their way so it took another 6 months before they were in contact again and wow.

Eliza is part of the Party Queens party planning company and loves her job she has been married and divorced and is one of the most independent and determined to do everything herself people there is she will not be told what to do and can be very stubborn about it. Eliza is not the sort of girl who is into affairs but she cannot deny the pull between her and Jake so when she decides to take a much needed four day break at Port Douglas Jake is the last person she expects to run into at the airport but that spark cannot be denied.

Jake Marlowe is a self- made billionaire gorgeous and caring but he also has secrets from his past and has just come through a divorce and with a rule book to guide him although another marriage and fatherhood is something that is not in his future, he decides it is time to get back to living and seeing as Eliza is someone he cannot forget the time is right for them to meet again where will this lead? Four wonderful sensual days together with consequences that neither of them thought could happen.
Truly this is one moving sensual emotional story that I did not want to put down MS Shepherd knows how to write a story that will pull you in and have you turning those pages. The setting is fabulous and that glimmer that has been glowing between Jake and Eliza for some time now explodes with emotions that will see stubbornness and determination and then the pure joy of opening up and realizing that they are very much in love with a baby on the way. Thank you MS Shepherd for another fabulous story.

5/5 stars fro a fabulous story

Expected publication: July 5th 2016 by Harlequin

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Review by Amanda - 4 Stars

The Bridesmaid’s Baby Bump is the third book in Kandy Shepherd’s Sydney Brides series. This was a great story about attraction turning into a test of will between two fiercely independent individuals. The main characters were carefully created. They had depth, they had flaws and of course they were realistic. I rooted for Eliza Dunne; she is passionate, talented and fragile. Jake Marlowe on the other hand is strong, independent and roguish but in the end he proved himself as a worthy father and life partner. Eliza and Jake meet up at their friend’s wedding and they discover the attraction between them has never died. This meeting rekindles past desires and it isn’t before long that Eliza and Jake act upon their attraction. The consequence of their passionate four day rendezvous adds drama to this rather fun, banter filled story. So grab Kandy’s book and find out how Eliza and Jake work past their differences in order for them to reach their happy ever after.

Review by Adel - 4 Stars

In The Bridesmaid’s Baby Bump by Kandy Shepherd, Eliza Dunne and Jake Marlowe meet once again at their friend’s wedding. The attraction between the two is as strong as it ever was and the time soon comes when Jake is free to act on the attraction. Eliza believes she is infertile so it comes as a major shock when she discovers that she is pregnant after spending a magical four days with Jake.

Eliza and Jake are both fiercely independent and fear getting hurt again, causing for some interesting times while the two fight each other for custody of their unborn baby. Fortunately, they realise the error of their ways and work out their differences. Love heals both Eliza and Jake.

It was a lovely and emotional story and I recommend it to any romance lover that believes in second and even third changes.


Review by Hina - 5 Stars

Finally I have read this book by Kandy Shepherd.

I must applaud the integrity of the heroine, Eliza Dunne, who would not kiss the hero because he is married to another. Even if the divorce proceedings have already begun. I love her for that.

But love is not easy for all. Jake is a broken man. He has lost the ability, or so he thinks, to make a life with someone. But then there's a baby to bring happiness in their lives and to force them to search deep in their hearts and souls and accept what resides there.

A lot of drama and and repression of emotion in the beginning.

Loved every word of it.

I would recommend all romance readers to check out this awesome series.


Review by Alexia - 5 Stars

Author Kandy Shepherd does it again, and gives us another wonderful book "The Bridesmaid's Baby Bump." This is a continuation of her series 'Sydney Brides' but it is also a read alone book. Eliza Dunne meets billionaire Jake Marlowe at a wedding and they hook up. Since he is just getting over a divorce he isn't looking for anything serious. Too bad their one night has some unexpected consequences.


Review by Cheryl - 5 Stars

Eliza Dunne is a party planner for the Party Queens, and she has met Jake Marlowe at a wedding. 
Eliza was bridesmaid and Jake was best man at a wedding in the first and second book in the series. They loved chatting and getting to know each other however until Jake’s divorce is final Eliza won’t give in to her attraction to him.

Jake is a strong independent billionaire and Eliza has an intricate place in the Party Queens. Jake is recently divorced and really does not feel he is ready for a serious relationship now. But their one night Eliza becomes pregnant with his baby and he has to rethink his plan. 

I love reading Kandy Shepherd’s books and this bride’s series is wonderful. Each can either be read as a stand-alone book or in the series. 


Review by Dottie - 5 Stars

The conclusion of Ms. Shepherd's Sydney brides is fantastic. Take billionaire Jake Marlowe,with a past he keeps a secret, put him at a wedding with Eliza Dunne part owner of Party Queens, add a physical attraction to each other, add that he is not quite divorced yet and add that Eliza wants him but has issues with him not being totally free. If that doesn't get you roped into this wonderful book how about she meets him again when he is finally divorced both decide to spend a few days together and that time produces an unexpected complication. Eliza gets pregnant, which doctors said was impossible. Put extremely handsome, overwhelming wealthy Jack who from issued in the past trusts no one , in the middle of this miracle baby. Never wanting to be a father for reasons known only to him, he approaches Eliza with his decision on how to handle this. Get married, from here you follow two people who are so sure what they want but under it all love is there. Ms. Shepherd never fails in leaving her readers with a fantastic story that has you pulled in from the first page. This is an incredible story of two truly lovely people confused by their past and almost let it destroy there chance of a future. Love seeing all the others from Party Queens and their mates but this can be read alone. Think Jake is my favorite of the hot men in this series, just needed a little fine tuning from Eliza. Don't miss this one its a keeper.

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Reviewed by Nas Dean

THE BRIDESMAID’S BABYBUMP by author Kandy Shepherd is a July 2016 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Eliza Dunne has secret attraction to billionaire Jake Marlowe, yet she keeps away as she knows his divorce is not final.

Then Jake’s divorce is final yet he is not ready for any commitment so soon. But after giving in to their scorching chemistry and when Eliza lets him know she is expecting his baby, will he step to his responsibilities?

THE BRIDESMAID’S BABY BUMP is a swoon-worthy romance. Author Kandy Shepherd brought this sensational tale full of shimmering sensuality. Readers already hooked on the Party Queens Sydney Brides miniseries would love to read how Eliza brings Jake to his knees.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance. 

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One Week with the French Tycoon by Christy McKellen

Reviewed by Helen

This is a beautiful story, a story of love and caring and of two people who just go out of their way for other people but they have also been left a bit scared from previous relationships. Will their journey finally bring them the happiness they deserve? I say you will be smiling in the end.

Indigo Hughes is on a walking holiday along The Amalfi Coast this is what she needs to overcome her break up with her boyfriend it had supposed to be a trip for them both but now it was just Indigo and it starts of with one problem after another will her heart ever mend will she enjoy the scenery and food on this trip. Then into her life walks Frenchman Julien Moreaux when they need to share a room on their first night in Italy this is going to change her life forever.

Julien is getting away from his high powered job he is getting over a divorce and wants peace and alone time he is not looking for a holiday fling or a new relationship just a break, but that is about to change when he meets the beautiful English red head Indigo and his trip of peacefulness is turned upside down by a woman who likes to talk and care for people.

I loved this story the setting is magnificent the story line fabulous and to see these two caring people work so hard not to fall in love but still doing everything they can to help each other and then to realize they are in love and need each other is a story I highly recommend I smiled and sighed through this story. I loved Indigo's personality so strong and determined and Julien gorgeous and caring don't miss this one.

5/5 stars for a wonderful story

Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Harlequin

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Reviewed by Nas

ONE WEEK WITH THE FRENCH TYCOON by author Christy McKellen is a May 2016 release by Harlequin Presents.

Indigo Hughes, after a break-up with her boyfriend goes for a holiday. While on the Amalfi Coast, she meets Frenchman Julien Moreaux. Circumstance forces them to share a room for the night. But they walk away in the morning. Then Indigo realizes she hasn't asked Julien if he was alright as he seemed stressed.

Now starts the fun part as Julien tries to dodge Indigo as he was after some peace and quite. He was recovering from a divorce. Yet Indigo is caring and talkative. And she wouldn't leave him alone.

ONE WEEK WITH THE FRENCH TYCOON has all the markings of a great story. Author Christy McKellen brought this romance to life on the page which would hook her readers in.
And she did a wonderful job of bringing Indigo and Julien together despite all the emotional baggage and past grief they carried.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

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Review by Amanda

One Week with the French Tycoon by Christy McKellen is fresh, fun, sexy and so amazing! The characters were fleshed out in detail, their back stories were unique and the story on an overall basis was endearing and realistic. I could relate to the heroine Indigo Hughes in a way, and I understood her innermost thoughts well enough to say that I know how she feels throughout the book. The hero, Julien Moreaux had an aura of grace and charm about him yet beneath the strength and beauty of him is a man who is struggling with life on a deeper level. Ms. McKellen did a fine job bringing out the distinctive traits of her characters in a steady pace. Meanwhile vivid descriptions, engaging dialogues and quality writing added dazzle to an already compelling plot.

Highly Recommended
4.5 Stars





Review by Hina - 5 Stars

The first thing that caught my eye with this book was the cover. And by cover I mean her red hair as they are not at all common in my neck of the woods. And the twinkle in her eyes made me finish this book in one sitting. If it could be called one sitting if you take a little break to write a poem which was sort of inspired by Indigo's character too.

A story of two people who know how to be selfless when it comes to the need of other people and never backing out from doing what they can.

While they got to know each other on their walk on the Amalfi coast, Indigo realised her love for Julien but staying true to form for a hero in romance (for the most part), Julien had to take some more time and make her leave him before he realised what she really meant to him and come back to his senses. And finally put in motion acts that will bring him to her and her to him.

The one thing that I loved the most, however, is the fact that when Julien was professing his love, finally, to Indigo not once did this man mention how pretty the woman looked because, for him the beauty of Indigo was not in her facial features or her size but her strength, determination and compassion.

High five Christy McKellen for penning a romance that has more love for the character of a person.

Review by Cheryl - 5 Stars

Indigo Hughes has been taking care of people for so long, she has been helping those who perhaps lost their significant other and do not know how to cook. She also helped a man who now has dumped her. She needs to do something for herself and get away and find fine food, views that are breathtaking and heal her heart. She booked a holiday on the Amalfi Coast and it really starts out on the worst possible way. 
Indigo arrives at her first hotel and finds that there is neither a room booked for her nor another room available as it was the busy season. The airlines lost her luggage and ½ her money and her phone etc. are in that bag. 

She encounters tycoon Julien Moreaux and he is what Indigo needs to avoid. He is cynical but sexy and recently divorced and just really wants to be left alone. 

Christy McKellen describes the hiking trail and the scenery so you are feeling like you are on that hike and holiday with them. Does fate keep throwing Indigo and Julien together for a reason? Do they really on this holiday find true love forever? 

It is a book that catches your attention from the first paragraph to the last one. Enjoy!!!


Review by Alexia - 5 Stars

"One Week with the French Tycoon" by Christy McKellen is a brilliant, romantic read. The author does an amazing job in describing the Amfali Coast that you feel as if you are there. After Indigo Hughes decides to go on holiday to heal her heart and take a well needed break she encounters Julien Moreaux and he is healing from a divorce. The two sizzle, but the past has a way of sneaking in. Indigo has a good heart, and wants Julien to trust in them.

Review by Dottie - 5 Stars

Indigo Hughes and Julien Moreaux meet each other in a hotel lobby on the Amalfi Coast at what could be a disasterous beginning to their vacation when Julien's finds there is no record of his room reservation and Indigo luggage is lost. Indigo has spent her whole life taking care of people, now its she who need to have a little time to herself, Julien wants to be alone after the disaster of his divorce. How can two people from different countries and different desires find each other, they do and its a wonderful journey you take with them. Ms. Mc.Kellen does a wonderful job of making you smile as Julien wanting to be alone constantly finds Indigo in his path. His reason for wanting to be alone is understanding and you will feel for him and fall in love with him. Will they find a HEA, read this book the story is exceptional and you will look forward to more of her wonderful books


Review by Lynn 

A sweet story about accepting love when it crosses your path, even if you're not ready for it!

Indigo Hughes puts helping others in front of her own needs a lot, so when she's at a point in life where she could use a distraction and a break, she decides a trip away is just what she needs!

Julien Moreaux is newly divorced and arrives at the Amalfi Coast at the same time as Indigo. A mix-up has them forced into each other's company for a night and then they each set off on their adventures.

Even though Julien wants to be alone with his thoughts, they seem to run into each other every time he turns around ... and he actually starts to like it! Will Indigo be the breathe of fresh air that he didn't know he even needed?

Unlocking Her Boss's Heart by Christy McKellen

Reviewed by Nas

UNLOCKING HER BOSS’S HEART by author Christy McKellen is a January 2015 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Cara Winstone goes out for a new job interview. But her arrogant boss, though hires her, yet doesn’t seem to want her there.

Max Firebrace, after losing his wife, wants to be left alone. He doesn’t want anyone around him yet he hires Cara because he gave his word. Cara’s optimistic look and happiness grates on his nerves, yet he doesn’t really know what Cara is hiding under her too-bright smile.

UNLOCKING HER BOSS’S HEART is a sweet romance about past grief and second chance at love and happy ever after. Author Christy McKellen did a wonderful job of bringing Cara and Max together with all the obstacles they had in their way.

Recommended for all readers of romance. 

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Review by Amanda

Max Firebrace lives a reclusive life ever since his wife passed away one and a half years ago. But when his friend’s cousin shows up at his front door seeking to work as his PA, Max never expected his life would change drastically. Cara Winstone is a determined and vibrant woman. When she sells her skills to Max on his front door she is lucky the broody businessman gives in and allows her for a ‘try out’ at the job. She passes. However, just as Cara starts to earn enough money to pay her rent, the landlord informs her she must move out of her London apartment. She crashes for a while at a friend’s house but insomnia takes a toll on her and Max notices. At first Max is cold and standoffish towards Cara and he makes Cara to know he will not tolerate her sudden lack of efficiency at work. When he finds out the real reason behind Cara’s inadequacy at work, he offers her to stay at his house. From here on, a few simple revelations clears the air between Max and Cara but just when they seem to get their bearings straight Cara out of an act of kindness thought she was doing Max good when she cleans his house. Cleaning one particular room blew Max’s fuse. Eventually Cara learns about Max’s wife and once they lay their hearts out, they draw closer to each other…

Unlocking Her Boss’s Heart by Christy McKellen is the author’s debut Harlequin Romance. Ms. McKellen’s writing is fresh and simple. The story in itself is clean and well-written. Overall, Unlocking Her Boss’s Heart is a fun and flirty romantic read sure to keep readers turning the pages until the end.

Recommended
4 Stars

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Unlocking Her Boss's Heart

Christy McKellen



Reviewed by Helen

This is such a beautiful story I loved the setting and the emotions were so real as I read this one it is beautifully written and will have you turning the pages to get to the finish and such a moving HEA.

Cara Winstone has been hurt badly at her last job bullied and put down this has left her emotionally down but she needs a job and is determined to bounce back to her normal positive and caring self and when her friend Poppy tells her about a position that a friend of hers Max needs filled Cara lands on his doorstep and pushes the arrogant Max into giving her a chance that will change everything for Cara.

Max Firebrace has been through tragedy losing his wife and has not gotten over it he works hard and that is about all he does he is bossy and arrogant and is convinced he does not need a PA but with his friend Poppy sending Cara to him he decides to give her a go but he is sure she is hiding something and when she turns his life upside down with her caring and cheerfulness Max feels the need to protect and care back will he give in and go with the emotions running through his body and how will he cope.

I loved this story so emotional heart-warming and moving these are two people that were meant for each other and it had me smiling. This was the first one of MS McKellen's that I have read but it won't be the last I love they way she brings the characters to life on the pages I highly recommend sitting back with a beverage of your choice and falling into this one.

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

Published January 1st 2016 by Harlequin

Vettori's Damsel in Distress by Liz Fielding

Review by TashNZ

What a beautiful story!  When I started this book I parked myself up on my back deck in the sun (surprising since it was winter) and read until the sun started setting, I was that captured by Dante and Geli's story.

Lost, alone, devastated Angelica walks into a cafe... the apartment she'd signed up for was non existent, the letting fee she'd paid was gone!  Something about Angelica caught Dante's eye, in fact something about her caught everyone's attention.  Before she (or he) knows it Dante has offered Angelica a place to stay upstairs and basically from there a beautiful story unfolds.  Two opposites attract and the author does a brilliant job of capturing my attention and holding my focus for the rest of the afternoon.

I want to liken this story to the feeling you feel when you're in the middle of winter and you're all snuggled up by the fire or in your duvet and while is blowing and hailing outside, you're absolutely warm and toasty.  THAT is how I feel about Vettori's Damsel in Distress and as someone who's read Anything But Vanilla I love the linkage.

Beautiful story - highly recommended.

Reviewed by Nas

VETTORI’S DAMSEL IN DISTRESS by author Liz Fielding is a July 2015 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Angelica Amery wanted a new start so she went to Italy. But nothing worked out as she found she had been conned by scam artists on internet. She found a development site instead of the apartment she booked. Then to seek shelter from bad weather, she walked in a bar where she came face to face with the most handsome man she had ever seen. 

Dante Vettori couldn’t just leave Geli stranded now, could he? So he took her in and provided a job  for her at his bar. But underneath it all, he also found her to be a stimulating companion and his dormant feelings aroused. He knew Geli was attracted to him as well, but would she still want him when she learned the secret he was hiding?

Read VETTORI’S DAMSEL IN DISTRESS to find out what happened to Dante and Geli. Author Liz Fielding once again astounds her readers with witty dialogue and mesmerizing emotions. 

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

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Vettori's Damsel In Distress

Reviewed by Helen
This is a beautiful story in a beautiful setting you will be smiling throughout this one it brings warmth and cheers into your heart as Dante and Geli journey to such a great HEA.

Geli has arrived in the small town of Isola in Milan for a fresh start she is a fashion designer and wants to start in the city that is know for fashion she is the youngest Amery sister and now that they are both married with families of their own and her beloved grandmother is settled it is time for Geli to begin hers. But of course nothing seems to run smoothly the weather has tuned very cold when she arrives and the apartment that she has rented is not there and she has rescued a kitten and her Italian is not the best things are not looking good but when she steps into a café that is warm and friendly this will change her life forever Geli is such a positive person full of smiles and love and her rescuer Dante Vettori is drop dead gorgeous.

Dante had been through a lot in his life he loves this town of Isola and is doing what ever he can to keep the old world style and stop the developers he is loved by everyone in the town but after his last relationship turns sour he is single and staying that way that is until a damsel in distress walks into his café covered in snow and in need of help.

As Dante and Geli get to know each other and open up with stories that neither have told anyone the spark and pull just gets stronger and with kittens and injured mother cats to rescue this story is so heart-warming sensual and wonderful you will not want to put it down till you get to the end and then you will want more about these two beautiful people and the town and the other characters that help make this story fantastic the banter between them and the talk about ice-cream and Rosie the ice-cream van will have you smiling.

I loved this one and highly recommend it don't miss this one I need to get the first two stories about Geli's sisters and read them :)

5/5 stars for such an awesome read this is truly one not to be missed

Reviewed by Alexia - 4.5 stars

"Vettori's Damsel in Distress" by Liz Fielding is a light hearted, quick read. Perfect for young adults reading romance or if you just enjoy a good romance story. No graphic sex scenes but it really isn't needed in this story.

Angelica Amery "Geli" to those who know her. She has come to Milan to start a new life away from her sisters, and their family happiness. When she gets there she finds that she's been scammed out of an apartment. She meets Dante Vettori who calls her "Angel" and he comes to her rescue by finding her a place to live.

Much more to the story but it deserves to be read rather than I give more of it away. Solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.


Reviewed by Hina - 5 Stars

Where to begin?

Set in a country that I want to see, this is a story of Love at First Sight. And even that, not just for one of them but both. Sparks fly right, left and centre but Dante and Angelica both consciously make efforts not to give in (Dante more so) because they are not sure if they envisage a future together.

Emotions and sparks flying high, this story talks about emotions and pain that are suppressed behind different layers of indifference and special clothing.

Making themselves vulnerable when the consequences are unknown is a very big leap of faith but they jump in it anyways.

And together they surface in their happily ever after.

From Paradise...To Pregnant by Kandy Shepherd

 Reviewed by Nas

FROM PARADISE TO PREGNANT by author Kandy Shepherd is a June 2015 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Zoe Summer’s vacation in Bali is brought to a shuddering halt when an earthquake hits the island. She is scared stiff and with no idea what would happen next, she found comfort in famous footballer Mitch Bailey’s arms. Mitch was her high school crush. 

Would Mitch want to continue their liaison after that night? Because he was after his own career oriented goal which had no place for long-term commitment. Could he commit to Zoe?

FROM PARADISE TO PREGNANT is a stunning romance, which starts in Bali. Author Kandy Shepherd wrote the earthquake situation so realistically that I was scared for Zoe and Mitch and applauded when she decides to spend the night with him. This is a mesmerizing tale with a gorgeous hero and a plain but feisty heroine and the result sparkles on the pages. 

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

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Reviewed by Helen

5/5 stars for a wonderful story.

This is a beautiful story in a beautiful setting it was a joy to read and it had me smiling and tearing up at times as Zoe Summers meets up with and old school friend Mitch Bailey while on holiday in Bali.

Zoe and Baily have not seen each other for many years since the end of school and they had a close friendship during school while Zoe who had recently moved to this school after losing her parents in an accident and moving in with her grandmother who was not a loving person was helping Mitch with his English poetry in particular Mitch has always been the popular good looking guy even in school and he had a girlfriend then and now he is one of Australia's top soccer players playing in Spain and Zoe is shocked that he even remembers her she has always felt out of place around Mitch and his friends, but he does remember her and he has never forgotten Zoe and the way that they parted and there is an instant spark between them but of course there has just been a small earthquake that has them both shaken and a little worried but Mitch is keen to reacquaint himself with Zoe but Zoe is wary her life is so different from Mitch's, but after a fright and the sensual pull between them they spend a very passionate night together and Zoe leaves quietly in the morning without saying goodbye.

Mitch also heads home later in the day across the other side of the world wanting to see Zoe again but Zoe is not sure that she wants to see Mitch again. But that one night has left Zoe pregnant can this mean a life filled with happiness and love for both of them when Zoe is such a private person and Mitch lives in such an media based world ? this is such a great story beautifully written and very enjoyable as Zoe and Mitch open up to one another Mitch is such a great hero caring loving and Zoe is a little vulnerable but loving this is one not to be missed I loved it.

I highly recommend this story :)


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Reviewed by Desere

All fun filled nights are usually without consequences, well except if you count the hangover part that you are always aware of will be there the next day. Bu the fun filled nights that always hold the most consequences are when we say " I will never ......." because then it always happens !

In the latest read from Kandy Shepherd, we meet account Zoe Summer. A week in Bali was meant to be her dream vacation, the one vacation that is meant to replenish her energy and just generally give her back some zest in life. But when the tropical island paradise she's meant to be enjoying is hit by an earthquake, she's trapped. Reading about the heroine being trapped was very realistic and had me in tears. I mean can you image , here you are on a tropical holiday soaking up the sun and voila boom suddenly you're trapped with no escape in sight. Talk about dream jumping into nightmare mode!

Anyways , being trapped is the least of her problems, because she his trapped alongside Mitch Bailey, sports star extraordinaire and also the blast from her past! Mitch is high on the thrill of survival, and when there is fear it's always the number one little " do not do" that let's couples end up in each other's arms.

It 's meant to only be for the night, to simply just get through the rough patch life has dished out, but soon Zoe discovers she's pregnant. Now this adrenaline, fear induced one night only couple have to decide can they do forever and raise their child together, or will one of them start running for that non existent dream of no worries in life?

When I stated this read, I did not look at the back blurb, because heck it's Kandy Shepherd 's name on the cover and anyone that knows me well knows I love her books, so why would I read the back?! So I was of course completely knocked for a six when what I thought was a lovely per chance vacation meeting, falling in love after the discovery of pregnancy romance read , got turned up side down into not only one of the most tear-jerkker reads ever but also one of the most exquisite  I have ever read.

The tears come from the very realistic fear I experienced when reading about the earthquake, it sent me feeling desperate to climb into the book and save the characters. It's a small earthquake but it's powerfully written, so powerful that I felt every single part of it happening , and thanking my lucky stars that I don't live in a country that's known for shattering earthquakes.

The character of Zoe is a very private person, she's not the type to go out and shout out anything and everything on her mind, whereas the character of Mitch lives pretty much smack bam right in the middle of the media. I found it fascinating watching these two try to get to know each other again, and keep it all together, and all the time I was thinking " Gosh, what happens if these two get dragged into a media circus, would they survive it?" .

A stunning journey of love, self discovery and the beginning to a beautiful, remarkable, passionate love story. I cannot wait for the next Kandy Shepherd masterpiece to enter my life, I love this author's fun , flirty yet so heartfelt and emotionally overwhelming it sends me into fits of tears , writing style.

5/5 star review
" Vacation forecast : Sun and fun , with a chance of pregnancy!"