Her Boss by day by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere 


The incredible shining talent of Joss Wood is back, and it's more remarkable than ever!

In this book one to the Sydney's Most Eligible Series we meet talking to herself in the mirror to try and find the courage to get out of a date Willa Moore-Fisher.

Yep, sounds a little like she's crazy but I know for a fact there are many woman that talk to themselves in the mirror, it's weird but a great way to find that little inner goddess we all wish was with us 24/7.

Now when Willa is not talking to herself in the mirror she is focused on proving herself. She has an honours degree, she's got loads of talent and when International tycoon Rob Hanson needs a new accountant it's just the bit of luck that Willa needs.  Except there is one little problem, she knows her boss already and not the " I've met you before, how have you been?" kind of know, nope she knows him intimately! Talk about awkward!

Rob doesn't do long term, his step father's mission of destruction of his family pretty much made sure of it. Willa however is just what he needs, she's got a head for numbers and a body for sin, she'll crunch his business numbers by day and crunch him at night. But once he has her in his arms he starts to wonder if he shouldn't make her a permanent fixture in his life, but what about that little word called divorce?

I loved the characters in this book, from page one both Rob and Willa were shouting out" I am in your face and there's nothing you can do about it!" I loved every single minute of it. Fun, a little crazy, passionate, sensual and addictive are only some of the words I can think of and yet none of those seem to do this book justice, definitely one of the best books I've read all year.

Best of all was the ending, I so did not see it coming, I had a complete different scenario playing out in my head, and usually it feels like I have been let down when books end in not quite the manner I wanted it to, but this time around I was actually very pleasantly happy about it.

Through the remarkable characters of Rob and Willa the author showed how everyone sometimes needs a change in order to find what they are made of, it's a hard and long battle to get to the end results but with a little change the picture becomes crystal clear and the way forward is paved with everything dreams are made of.  So stop the pushing and chill awhile.

I highly recommend this read for all fans of romance reads that have a high dosage of sexiness, fantastic emotion and a stunning somewhat laid back meets intense romance journey. Joss Wood has once again shown she is an author that will go down in romance history as being able to give readers a juicy story packed with lots of zest for life energy and one of the hottest fictional couples of all time.

5/5 star review
" He's the boss by day, but at night the tables are turned" 

The Honeymoon Arrangement by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere

Travel journalist Finn Banning has bagged the honeymoon trip of  lifetime, three weeks, loads of expensive all stops pulled out experiences. It's just the deal he needs to make headlines in his travel - writing career. The problem? His fiancee has just walked out on him , and well showing up at the honeymoon destinations alone won't look all that good now will it?!

By a twist of fate, he comes across the bubbly and total flirt Callie again, when he met her few months ago, he thought her sexy and trouble with a capital T , but he was happily engaged and left it as a flirt to pass the time experience.

Seeing her again not only get's his hormones hitting the red lines of passion and attraction but also sparks an idea, she will be the perfect fake wife!

Callie doesn't like the idea of playing fake wife to super sexy Finn, but the arrival of her painful past sends her grabbing hold of the opportunity with both hands! Enjoy the getaway and bonus have some fun between the sheets and get lost in the magical kisses of Finn. He doesn't want a relationship, neither does she, it's perfect, let lose,  have great sex and then cut loose. Easy right?

I very much enjoyed this read, the little spark of conflict here and there was great entertainment. I adored the passionate attraction between Finn and Callie, it was like reading about firecrackers going up in the air, exploding and then suddenly re-exploding all over again, super hot!

The character of Callie was really fun and made the read very lively. Her sparkling, go with the flow, make the best of every situation attitude had me in stitches the one minute but breaking my heart the next, because I knew it was only a form of defense against hurt.  I loved that the author showed how we all have different ways of coping, but that at some point no matter what form of coping mechanism we use it simply falls flat.

The character of Finn, was awesome! I loved his free spirited persona. I really enjoyed him trying not to fester on the past and his relationship failure, and instead try to be more like Callie by just going with the flow and enjoying the moment. What really got to me was how the author let him push Callie to talk about her past, but still keep it light and simple enough to make it still sound all about sex and nothing more, not the perfect scenario for any woman, but it totally worked because it kept the read fun and added that certain level of sexiness with a twist all the while entertaining me as the author only here and there hinted into his past and what would ultimately get him to reveal all to Callie.

The backdrop settings were described with exquisite detail and I could actually hear the lions roaring and felt the cool night air touch my skin.  I am taking away a message of when it comes to any relationship , one that's just for sexual fun or a very real this is us in it for the long haul one, you always need to lay out all your cards on the table, if you don't you will never win.  There will always be another winner, another game but if you don't give it all up, you will always walk away as the looser.

I recommend this read for all fans that love a romance with a fun and crazy plot , terrific characters, great emotion and fabulous hot passion. Mrs Wood has once again proven her magical South African charm and wit deliverers a romance filled with sassy, sexy , very much romantic hanky-spanky fun!

4 star review
" Hot sex, wine and the night's stars, it's just a fake honeymoon, right? " 

Your Bed or Mine? by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere


Tori Phillips is one of those woman who has the worst possible luck with men. You know the kind that dates men everyone can see is a royal class jerk, but because she likes having a man around Tori goes with the flow.

But each and every time it does end and she goes back to living with her two best friends, after the last fiasco she imposes a man ban and heads back home, only this time her room for darn sure is not how she left it, she has to share with hotter than hot new roommate Matt.

Matt knows from experience how much trouble love can cause so he's steering clear of forever. But one night with sex bomb Tori can't hurt.

After all this is just a fling and no one ever said anything about forever. The hardest decision they have to make is his bed or hers, right?

This was a great read with lots of nice hot passion tension and a awesome plot. The opening lines of the read were well written and started off with a really great attention grabbing scene.

It was one of those you know theses two are so perfect for each other, yet so wrong too kind romances , that had me in stitches most of the time, both of the humor and saddening kind. Joss Wood has again proven just why she can take two characters that both seem hopeless beyond comprehension and turn them into a couple you can't help but root for.

I am taking away a message of life has a way of showing us the wrong turns we have to take or in this case the wrong people we have to date, in order to prepare us to hold on to the perfect one when it comes knocking or as in Tori's case move in to our bedrooms!

I recommend this read for fans of fast paced sexy and humorous reads.

4.5 star review
" She's about to fall yet again, will he catch or simply let go ?" 

Behind the Headlines 2 in 1 Read by Joss Wood and Lucy King

Reviewed by Desere

This sexy hotter than hot duo contains two fabulous reads by the amazing authors. The first read The Couple Behind the headlines by Lucy King tells of a society sweetheart and a playboy spotted at an exhibition, either they are admiring the art or each other, no one is sure.

Imogen has been getting up close and very personal with financial hotshot Jack Taylor, but only because she realizes she needs to be seen as so over her previous failed relationship and get out to have some sexy fun.

The outside world knows this is not very wise because everyone knows what happened during her last hook-up, and taking into consideration Mr Hotshot's history, the world would be more than shocked if the 'hot fling " lasts longer than one night. The world however is surprised to not only spot them together the night before and again the morning after, and soon they start to think that just maybe Jack will be earning the from playboy to in a temporary till I get bored with her relationship tag. But Imogen 's heart is in much more trouble than she thinks and Jack, well Jack is not willing to jeopardize his playboy reputation just yet.

This read was fun in so many wonderful ways I laughed, I cried and I could not get enough of this crazy fun read. There was lost of emotional drama, but not the overload kind. The author hit all the right fun and light notes with just enough emotion to bring it to a nice and very romantic end.

The character of Jack was first of all totally unbelievably freaking hot,! Oozing sex , and dripping in charm that man works hard and plays even harder. I liked the whole " Reputation to uphold" element, it made for a very interesting perspective from the hero's side. Most men in these kind of reads, value their reputation but most of the time just does what ever they want not caring what the rest of the world will think, so yes this was interesting to read about with Jack being the opposite of the " what will the world think' kind we always see. It was great hilarious fun to see his perfect world come tumbling down.

The character of Imogen was heartbreaking at first because she has to try and uphold this smile life goes on facade whilst inside she is broken to her very core over the betrayal of her boyfriend and him hooking up with her best friend. It is something no woman needs and when the spotlight is on them it's even worse, because the whole world looks at you like they want to say how sorry they are but they know it means nothing. I liked her attitude in getting out there to reshape her image, it takes a lot of courage to throw caution to the wind and say " what the heck let's be seen with the most reckless of men" and not worry what the world will think.

I am taking away a message of when in the spotlight the world does seem to forget you are human, and you hurt and experience pain and joy just like the rest of the world. But when it's your happiness that's on the line you need to stop and ask yourself if caring what the world thinks is really worth it when in the long run you will find that reputation upheld was not worth it when you let go of your happiness.

I highly recommend this read for anyone that loves a fun and sexy romance read with loads of humor and a crazy out of control whirl wind relationship that leads to a beautiful full blown romance. Sexy and passionate and written by a brilliant author. Guaranteed to bring you hours of enjoyment!

5/5 star review
" He wants her, she wants him but what will the world think ?" 

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The second read Wild about the man by Joss Wood was the second book written by South African author Joss Wood,and once again I was simply delighted!

The characters were stunning and unique in their own way. There was Clementine Campbell your typical stuck up socialite,the kind you want to stomp into the ground until she realizes life is not only about her. She was weak but as the author delves deeper into her background I found the reason for her weakness and loved seeing how the author let Clem's personality change to strong non stuck up woman who takes what she wants.

Then there was Nick and my oh my what a character Nick was indeed,I completely and wholeheartedly fell in love with him. He is strong, hard-working and does not put up with any of Clem's attitude problems.Simply put the man is rude and arrogant but what a man he is ...sexy on khaki clad legs! He also has a few skeletons in the closet here and there so to speak but that only made him more interesting. And here again the deeper I delved into the book the better I could understand his actions.

The backdrop of a Lodge in South Africa was unique to see in a Mills and Boon Riva book but such a delight. I loved reading about the animals, cultures, and day to day life on a lodge in South Africa the reason being that I could relate and was familiar with so much incorporated by the author with brilliant accuracy,that I simply fell in love with my own country all over again.

The secondary characters were distant enough to let me as reader know they might get their own story some day and at the same time strong enough to add to the mix of the forces of nature that bring together Nick and Clem.

The dialogue was fun, witty, playful and at the same time the author made sure to lace it with a good dose of emotion leaving me as reader blown away and in awe.

This is the perfect read for any reader of romance that needs to escape to a complete whole new world where love can be found in unexpected place even with a rhino stuck in a muddy situation lurking in the background. Excellent work Joss, keep them coming!

I highly recommend this read for anyone that 's a sucker for romance reads with sexy characters and humorous situations. This author knows how to keep you entertained all the way. Guaranteed sexiness and awesome romance!


5/5 star review
"Falling in love with the wild,one heartbeat at a time!"

More than a Fling by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere

Imagine hearing the words " I will consider doing the campaign - seriously consider it- if you sleep with me." Most woman of today would either slap the guy so hard he won't remember his last name, or slap him with a sexual harassment claim so fast he won't know which way to run.

But this is so not the case when it comes to Ally Jones, she's tougher than she looks and ready to rumble when it comes to Mr Sleep With Me or No Deal Ross Bennett.  Only she has a little game plan of her own,  she 'll teach this utterly irresistible take me I am your's man and teach him a lesson or two. First lesson ? Everything comes to those who wait.

This read was so super funny and utterly amazing it cracked me up from page one! I could not get enough of the delicious humor and sexual tension between Ross and Ally. I had tears streaming down my cheeks so many times re-applying make up was useless and trying to tell people am giggling like a school girl out loud in public places because of a excellent funny book was pointless after chapter three, because non readers just don't get it.

It was fun, sexy , flirty and sinfully hot, everything you would expect from the Harlequin Kiss line. This author is known for creating characters that don't want to leave one's mind and linger for many many years letting readers want to re-read them again and again and again.

And this time around it was no different. The character of Ross packs quite the punch, he's arrogant, domineering, relentless in pursuing a good rumble in bed with Ally, but the author also every now and then let's his caring side show which totally melted my heart. He is the type of guy that makes you want to whack him with a good ass whipping one minute and the next you want to just kiss him senseless, I absolutely LOVED every single minute of it.

Ally was super awesome!! I loved this woman to absolute bits. Yes at first when she says yes to Ross's outrageous proposal I was a little shocked and thought " Oh man no, not a sleep her way to the top heroine!" but I was pleasantly surprised to discover once again that the author had something delicious and mind blowing up her sleeves when she took me into Ally's mind.

The backdrop settings were fun and sexy all around, the dialogue hot and spicy, just the absolute perfect balance of sexy flirty romance meets the world of a fantastic author. The read also includes a too cute for words dog that stole my heart.

I am taking away a message of when we dare to step out of our comfort zone we tend to find some new adventures we never knew existed. It's scary at first and can even be downright mind blowing, but the old saying applies time and time again " Those who do not dare, will never conquer".

I highly recommend this read for all fans of romance with sexy, fun, flirty, crazy come get me if you can heat! Joss Wood is a master story teller who creates more than just characters with crazy out of control lives, she creates characters that will forever remain in your heart and stories that will let you believe in love over and over again!

5/5 star review
" Jones vs Bennett, there can be only one winner, right?" 

Flirting with the Forbidden by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere

Everyone that knows me, knows that I am a big, big, big fan of Joss Wood's books. I have read them all, fallen in love each and every time and been amazed and in awe of how stunning the stories are that she creates.  Each book just as lovely as the one before.

In Flirting with the Forbidden she again gave me the kind of characters you want to hug to make it better, she gave me beautiful backdrops that blew me away, and had me wishing I could be right there to experience it all.

But the most important thing she gave me this time around, was a totally kick ass awesome story! And those kind are the very best and my addiction!  The kind that leaves you breathless, begging for more, not wanting the book to end and with every page it just keeps getting better and better.

The book tells of Morgan, princess to the world of diamonds. Her life comes under threat and who better to protect her than sexy, sexy, sexy bad ass protect-me-all-night-long Noah Fraser. Of course both Morgan and Noah are so attracted to each other that all the water in the ocean cannot douse the flames, but Noah is a professional and he never gets involved with his clients, Morgan on the other hand wants him and won't back down till she has him.

As I have already said this story was AMAZING, the author created the perfect balance of super sexy heat and completely drained me emotionally. I was heartbroken for Morgan and Noah both, and I could not get enough of the way the author let me in to both their minds. I hung onto each and every word and yes my both was gaping open quite a number of times, which I can tell you had the people around me staring like I was a complete idiot, I did not care one bit, I was only too happy to get lost in the world of Noah , Morgan and the beautiful mind of Joss Wood.

I am not as per usual going to go into detail on each character because I really want each and every reader to read this book. I will say this, the message I took from this book was a common one that all of us are know all too well, but the author's reminder was just what we all need to bring us back down to earth. Don't bottle up your feelings, or hide from your problems. The longer you hide the worse it will get, face up to it and if there is a chance for someone to support you no matter what the issues are you face, grab it with both hands because it for darn sure won't come along every day.

I highly recommend this book for all fans of romance. It was super sexy, loads of crazy fun and all wrapped up perfectly with this author's signature blend of romance meets reality. Thank you Joss Wood for letting me into that beautiful, creative mind of your's.

PS Our secondary characters James and Riley were just as hot as main characters Noah and Morgan and I cannot wait for the author to bring us their story!

5/5 star review
" Bad ass soldier gets tempted by the world's most valuable diamond" 

The Chatsfield ~~ Short Read: Proposal in Room 309 by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere


Joss Wood is one of the those authors that create characters that remain with you for so long, that when you walk around in town and see or hear someone say or do something your mind immediately shouts out "Hey that just like Joss's book!"

In her this her latest addition to the world of romance she does it again and this time around with a heck of a lot more sexy heat! We meet Ben and Joely, they have been together for eighteen months and never been happier.

But Ben wants a ring on Joely's finger and he is determined to do anything to get it done.

But a night at one of the best hotels with the finest champagne, exquisite flower bouquets and mind blowing orgasms is not enough to convince Joely that marriage is a good thing.

For her it will always be nothing but a messy situation that destroys a already perfect relationship, live together, have mind blowing sex each night, laugh and have fun and never ever get married, is all she wants and that 's the way it will stay. That is until a total stranger walks in on Ben and Joely whist they are butt naked !

This was a short story and an addition to the brand new Mills and Boon series The Chatsfield, although short it was left a very big impact on me as reader. I was taken on a journey that shows how very different the opinions of people can be.

Some think that marriage is the ultimate achievement in life while others see it as a recipe for disaster. But even with different opinions in life the author showed through the two main characters and secondary ones that somewhere in between the yes and no cycle is a compromise that will satisfy both parties or even life events that will bring the other person closer to understanding.

Communication between a couple is vital, and no I am not talking about the " Yeah, yeah I hear you" I mean true, deep and meaningful communication where you truly hear the other persons views and try to understand what they are getting at.

I highly enjoyed this book, it was short and sweet yet deep and meaningful and full of loads of hot action and a good dose of humor.

A true bestseller you will not want to miss and the perfect thirty minute escape!

5/5 star review

" Thongs, hot sex, elevator rides you won't forget, champagne, roses, you name it The Chatsfield offers it all, discreetly of course" 

The Last Guy She Should Call by Joss Wood

 

Reviewed by Desere

Every teenager will tell you they have the uncontrollable urge to take off running and just live their lives without any interference from their parents.

Of course when grown up they realize running away and being all grown up and making their own rules is not everything they expected it to be.

Of course for some it's the only way out because not all parents are able to give their children a little wriggle room.  We all need a chance to spread our wings and find ourselves, this is exactly what heroine Rowan does.

Stifled , feeling let down, heartbroken and out of place she takes off, floats from one country to the next and never once thinks about returning home.

So being deported back and straight into the arms of her arch enemy not only brings her face to face with her demons of the past but, it also traps her between a rock and a hard place or rather between running from love and wrapping herself around Seb and all the dreams he can make come true.

This author's books have been a favorite of mine from the first time I read her work, and in all honesty I did not believe she could get any better. With this read she completely blew me away, this is without a doubt the hottest, sexiest, spiciest most awesome book she has written.

The characters were very well written, created with true intensity. The author showed both Seb and Rowan as lost children needing to find their way through the hurt and muck of earlier years and let them develop not only into one of the hottest couples on the reading radar but, as adults standing up and fighting to come out stronger and more grownup than most people who have a very normal no mess no fuss childhood.

This read was so hot and spicy, with the conflict so full of life and so powerful it made me want to leap up and first head bash both characters and the next shove them into a room, lock the door and just let them sort it out before it was too late. Fabulously intense!

Exquisitely described backdrops, stunning dialogue,and mesmerizing passion all wrapped up into a perfect bubble of romance of the very best kind.

I'm taking away a message of we all run and sometimes it is definitely needed but at some point we need to grow up, stop running and instead face our issues and move on to the next part of our lives, not by running for the hills the second we have resolved the issues, instead stick around start fresh and build the life you always wanted even with the occasional hiccup the knowing that you have found home and have found the peace you seeked is all worth it.

I highly recommend this read for all fans looking for a hot, spicy, sweet, sexy and totally fabulously awesome read of how two people are more alike then they realize and how they lift each other up and over the rainbow. Joss keep up the SPICE!

5/5 Star Review

"Want and need pushes the limits as passion explodes"

Too Much of a Good Thing by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere

Each and every decent sibling out there will tell you that when losing your parents and you're the most adult one of the kids, you will step up in a heartbeat and do whatever you need to do to raise your brothers or sisters.

It of course is not easy, when your friends are out on dates, you will be home helping with cooking and homework.  A full time parent with basically no life at all!

In the newest read from author Joss Wood she takes a look at just how difficult it can be when having to face this exact same situation up the the point where the kids are all grown up and you finally get the time to live.

But getting into the swing of things basically well and truly sucks, how do you get into dating and living it up when all you are use to is making sure homework is done and goals are met? Not easy at all and this is the dilemma Lu faces when her twin brothers are all grow up and she is left behind.

Lucky for her she comes face to face with the best time she will ever have Will Scott! The man is all kinds of delicious temptation and a guaranteed good time. But he is only in town for a short time and thus only fling material , perfect for getting her groove back for a future of fun.

However when Lu realizes she has fallen for Will and letting go will be far harder than letting "motherhood" go, she is no longer sure she set out on the correct path of fun, afterall the man will be gone before you know it.

The main characters were both awesome and I totally adored the heat between them. There was loads of humour and fun times in this read and it is one of those reads that will not only give you a fantastically written romance but also is guaranteed to get you out of any kind of sad or bad mood you might be trapped in.

The backdrop settings were so full of life and so inviting I just wanted to jump right in and play along with all the fun. The dialogue was classic Joss Wood, sweet and sensual sexy heat. Lu and Will were both so realistic that it was as good as if I was reading about friends, I truly felt connected to them both and the up's and down's they face.

I am taking away a message of we all dare to wish, but when the time comes being able to handle it is a whole other ball game. Always be prepared to face what you wish for, or else too much of a good thing might just send you free-falling from the sky!

I recommend this read for anyone looking for a great romance read with delightful characters and fun moments that will leave you feeling that perfect little happy ever after feeling we all seek!

5 star review
" The second she steps into his arms skydiving will be the least of her worries" 

If You Can't Stand The Heat by Joss Wood

 

Reviewed by Desere 


All of us face difficulties in our relationships with our parents, very few are lucky enough to have the 'perfect parents'. For those of us that need to make due with each and every situation that does arise when it comes to our parents there is always a message of lean on your friends, in them you will find the courage you need to stand up and make yourself heard, tell your parents to back off or simply to let you go and give you the chance to spread your wings.

But when you instead keep it bottled up inside and just go from day to day without taking the leap, it manifests those issues and insecurities in our romantically linked relationships and disaster is a given.

So what do you do when you have been there, gotten the t-shirt and around comes the chance of a lifetime with a man you never thought you would even look at or consider going to bed with, nor did you ever think he would look at you with flames of lust in his eyes?

The answer is simple, if you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen! But of course that is easier said then done when the temptation is much like a sweet and delicious cake screaming "Eat me" when your diet is at it's most crucial point, and putting yourself out there is all you can do in the hope that you don't get burned.

In the new Joss Wood read these are the issues Ellie faces, she has come along way from the frumpy overweight girl she use to be, she has worked her way to a better self and is doing just fine, but then her never there for her father sends the I-cannot-resist-you Jack Chapman her way and her life spirals out of control faster than she can say cookies and cream!

Jack is the exact opposite of what Ellie is looking for in a man, he is a war correspondent and always on the go to seek out a story, and thus never around when needed, and Ellie knows and understands the reasoning behind this kind of life well, after-all her own father was and still is the same. She must resist at all costs, but she falls and falls hard not only for Jack's body but his heart and soul. Soon she knows she wants him around on a permanent basis, but Jack is already taking off for the next big story, will Ellie's love be enough to bring him back to her or will she once again hit rock bottom and go down in flames?

The character of Ellie was in the start one that most woman can associate with, your childhood has directly influenced your decisions on life and you have paid for them dearly. But like us all we cannot always control our feelings and a part of us always holds onto hope for what if this time it could be the real deal and you would hate yourself for not taking a chance. I loved that Ellie showed so much courage in taking a leap of faith in everything she does, even when so scared. The author made her the perfect "I have found the one hero that can push me to be the person I need to be" heroine.

The character of Jack was oh so sexy and one of those "Just say the words and am yours" hero's. A real tough guy always ready to take on the world. I loved that he holds back a part of himself due to his own childhood experiences, it made him able to help Ellie but also causes him to not see that what Ellie is facing is so much like what he is facing, making him a tortured hero in his own right. The author not only lets their relationship be a helping kind but also one of them both being so much alike on so many levels to the extent where I as reader wanted to yell at the both of them and just say "See what is in front of you and let go".

The backdrop settings were fun and inviting not to mention so hot and sexy that when entering a bakery from now on it will make me immediately think of Ellie and Jack. The dialogue was mostly very emotional and brought me to tears , here and there the author also incorporated some very fun and playful humour and when looking at cake of any kind I will forever be doomed by images of a hot man covered in nothing but flour!

I am taking away a message of letting your past hold you back from stepping up and taking the chance life gives you will yes in some instances cause you great heartache but it will also show you that you are much stronger and more valuable then gold to someone special , risk it for in the end it will be worth it, what does not break you makes you stronger all you need to do is risk it and then hold on for the ride.

I highly recommend this read for all fans of Joss Wood reads, she has once again created a story of romance meets the real world. Realistic characters and real life situations incorporated with a level of intensity so deep you will be left with feelings of seeking out your very own childhood insecurities and finding a way to let go so you can have the life you want! A best seller for sure!

5/5 star review
" Together they set in motion the flames of desire" 

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Reviewed by Nas

IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT by Joss Wood is a new imprint from Harlequin series-Harlequin Kiss release.

Ellie makes cakes. She has a cake shop and roots in her small town. Then she meet world famous war reporter, Jack.

Jack goes where the action is. Will he be satisfied in a small town? Could he share his transplanted heart with Ellie?

IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT is a lively contemporary romance with a sexy, gorgeous hero you will swoon over and a strong heroine whom you’d love. Author Joss Wood brought this sparkling tale of unexpected and chance encounters turning into red-hot passion.

 Highly recommended.



Reviewed by Maria

This is the first book I've read by author Joss Wood and it's a beautifully written, fresh story set in a beautiful country between two attractive main characters.

I loved the heroine Ellie, a young woman with an exotic mixture of parentage - both Irish and Indian.  Just like my own children.  The hero, Jack, is a war correspondent who travels to the trouble spots of the world and has commitment phobia.This is definitely not the first time I've read a war correspondent romance novel.  But this author's treatment of the subject was unique.  I absolutely loved the vibrant feel of the South African atmosphere which just came alive with Joss Wood's addictive style of storytelling.

A talented artistic young woman who has severe difficulty with the word no, Ellie learns to love and trust again through her relationship with Jack, a true hero, a man who braves hazards to get the news through to the world.When you fall in love, you rearrange your priorities.  You may feel that your love affair may clash with your priorities, but sometimes your priorities can change.  The main thing about this book is, you realize that you should never say never.  I also enjoyed Jack's journey, coping with survivor's guilt and changing his priorities.  No sugary romance, this.  The author didn't spare the tough details.

An entertaining and absorbing story which I never wanted to end.

I received an ARC of the book in return for an honest review.

5/5

It was only a Kiss by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere


Joss Wood has become one of the rising stars of the writing world bringing us stories of love and passion set in exotic locations across South Africa, all filled with memorable characters and delicious scenarios that will leave you breathless.

In It was only a Kiss she has surpassed each and every one of my expectations and delivered a absolutely exquisite read! The read has one of the best opening chapters ever written, and I could not stop myself from getting excited as the chemistry between Jess and Luke build to a feverish pitch and exploded with a bang!

The story is about Jess, eight years ago she was a intern at St Sylve wine farms, with her go getter attitude she figured pulling the boss into his office and pointing out his mistakes to him in order for him to actually make money off the wine is the best move ever. Only her sex on legs, take me to bed now boss Luke does not see it that way. He instead goes toe to toe with her, kisses her senseless and then fires her!

Eight years later they come face to face again and, the emotions and passion between them is hotter then the blazing heat of the Southern African sun! Only as much as Luke wants to drag her off to his bed Jess just as much would rather avoid the passion that she knows she will find in Luke's arms, after all if the man is as good in bed as his kisses are then she is in for the sex of a lifetime.

The main characters of Jess and Luke were spectacular. With both being strong, independent people, with never give up attitudes, the conflict was incredible setting off sparks of passion, anger and wonderful heart racing towards the open mountain tops moments.

I loved how the author let the mystery that is Luke, unfold, twisting and turning him into a man of dreams and hope. A particular point of fascination for me as reader was the secret of Luke's mother that gave the book a level of mystery that when fully revealed gave me the deeper understanding into the personality of Luke.

From the high class fast paced living of Sandton to the clean and fresh open air spaces of Franschhoek the backdrop settings were the perfect touch for telling the story of a wine maker and the woman that brings him down to earth and uses each and every one of his wounds to bring him to back to life.

The dialogue was fun and witty making for some truly spectacular laughing moments. But it was also on a level of true emotion bring forth the complete surrender of both Jess and Luke. The author described her characters and scenes with perfection, I could feel the cold blasting from the mountain air, smell the wine and taste the passion.

I also truly loved the wild and crazy moments such as a very wild staircase scene and a very tender bathroom scene as Luke proves Jess is not as tough as she wants to be, these will stay with me for a life time.  At the end of the read I was left breathless and in awe, the message of the past holds the key to the future was beautifully depicted and for me as reader gave the sense of wonder that I love to get from a good old fashioned romance!

A compelling, passionate, tender, sensual read!
5/5 star review
" His kisses are sexier, hotter and sweeter than wine" 

Wild About the Man by Joss Wood

 

Reviewed by Desere


This was the second book by South African author Joss Wood,and once again I was simply delighted!

The characters were stunning and unique in their own way. There was Clementine Campbell your typical stuck up socialite,the kind you want to stomp into the ground until she realizes life is not only about her. She was weak but as the author delves deeper into her background I found the reason for her weakness and loved seeing how the author let Clem's personality change to strong non stuck up woman who takes what she wants.

Then there was Nick and my oh my what a character Nick was indeed,I completely and wholeheartedly fell in love with him. He is strong, hard-working and does not put up with any of Clem's attitude problems.Simply put the man is rude and arrogant but what a man he is ...sexy on khaki clad legs! He also has a few skeletons in the closet here and there so to speak but that only made him more interesting. And here again the deeper I delved into the book the better I could understand his actions.

The backdrop of a Lodge in South Africa was unique to see in a Mills and Boon Riva book but such a delight. I loved reading about the animals, cultures, and day to day life on a lodge in South Africa the reason being that I could relate and was familiar with so much incorporated by the author with brilliant accuracy,that I simply fell in love with my own country all over again.

The secondary characters were distant enough to let me as reader know they might get their own story some day and at the same time strong enough to add to the mix of the forces of nature that bring together Nick and Clem.

The dialogue was fun, witty, playful and at the same time the author made sure to lace it with a good dose of emotion leaving me as reader blown away and in awe.

This is the perfect read for any reader of romance that needs to escape to a complete whole new world where love can be found in unexpected place even with a rhino stuck in a muddy situation lurking in the background.Excellent work Joss,keep them coming!

Falling in love with the wild,one heartbeat at a time!

5/5 star review

She's so over Him by Joss Wood

Reviewed by Desere



This is the debut book by new South African Mills and Boon Riva Author Joss Wood and wow what a book.

It was passionate,fun flirty and so entertaining to read. I loved and adored the characters.

The plot was new and exciting. The author did a brilliant job at describing just how intense the emotions between Cale and Maddie were.

And the spin of what happens when these two stunning characters lives once again match up was a true emotional roller coaster ride for me as reader. I laughed,I cried and could not wait to see what happens next. If the first book by the author is anything to go by I would say we are in for some serious brilliant reading.

I cannot wait for the next title by this wonderful writer!

My Rating : 5/5 stars