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What the Bride Didn't Know by Kelly Hunter


 

Reviewed by Desere 


Leaning on others for strength is not something everyone is able to do, for some they feel as if their weakness and inability to perform a certain task or act in a certain manner is their downfall simply because it means they are not normal. They tend to build up walls of defence to insure no one intrudes until such time they have sorted through it all, but some of them never fully emerge from behind those walls ever again.

Instead they come out stronger and more determined than ever before to get back out there and tackle life but a part of them still holds onto their former self, wishing they could go back and change the past.

Their determination does have the positive outcome of them pushing hard to gain balance again in life but unfortunately for some it also means that they are only willing to push forward on their own and never with the help from anyone else no matter how much that person loves them.

In the new read from Kelly Hunter the story of Lena and Trig is one that plays out the "lean on me" line perfectly. Lena has always been a tomboy, wanting to play it hard with the big boys and she does so with perfect skill, always chasing the adrenalin of the world gunning down bad guys one bullet at a time, and right by her side is her brother Jared and his best friend Adrian or better known as Trig. Trig has always wanted Lena but Jared made it clear from day one that Trig is not to even so much as think about touching his sister unless it is to save her from harm.

So when Lena and Trig find themselves undercover in Istanbul hunting down Jared and Lena takes a fall what other choice does Trig have but to take care of her and protect her from further harm, that is until she finds out he is the harm and his lies will be worse than any physical pain Lena has ever had to endure, but all is fair in love and war and Trig intends to win this war one way or the other.

The character of Lena was absolutely terrific! I loved her spunk and "what a man can do so can I "attitude. It is not every woman that takes that approach instead most back down and admits that she cannot do everything a man can do, but Lena took no prisoners and fought every bit has hard as any man would when action is required. But this attitude is not always a good thing as the author showed when Lena goes down and needs to lean on someone to get back up, it is her determined attitude that prevents her from letting anyone in. I adored how the author transformed Lena to be a softer and more feminine heroine one outfit at a time and in the end I was more than happy with the results as it reminded me that when we hit a roadblock that requires chance in life it is not only the inside that needs to be examined.

The character of Trig was oh so very yummy and just plain to die for hero material. Honourable, loyal, strong, courages, sexy and just everything a woman could ask for.  I adored his little moments where he finds himself knowing he should not touch but goes for it anyway and then afterwards he feels the guilt. But what made him really unique was that even though he feels guilty he at the same time knows how much he loves Lena, has always loved her, and this balances out the guilt of betrayal to his promise to her brother , showing him in the light of "I know what I did was wrong but it was such a good wrong because the good that can come from it is so worth it".

The backdrop settings were exquisitely gorgeous and so stunning described by the author I felt as if I were wrapped up in the silk and could touch the colours being described, feel the warmth of the Turkish baths and hear the music flowing through me.

The dialogue was all sweet, sensual, sexy heat and left me breathless, entranced and begging for more! I felt every kind of emotion I want from a romance read, a little adrenalin, passion, sadness and joy.

I am taking away a message of when you are down, don't try to get back up on your own, leaning on someone for support does not show you as weak it merely shows you are human and not invincible or capable of always remaining upright, let go and let someone in, you give a little and the rest can come from a stronger person, the trick is to find the balance. And when you love someone always do everything you can to let them know, but do it the honesty way, for if you don't they might never be back in your arms.

I highly recommend this read for all romance fans looking for a hot, sexy, passionate fun and flirty read with a powerful and very memorable message of life and what can be if you let go. A definite must read from one of today's best selling authors!

5/5 star review
"She's down and he's there to pick her right back up and into his bed" 





When Honey Got Married by Kimberly Lang, Anna Cleary, Kelly Hunter, Ally Blake



Reviewed by Desere


This fabulous new read from four of the best authors of our time showed how four woman all part of the bigger picture at the wedding of the year, each meet their match in men that are able to show them the true image of who they really are, and not what they think they are or what they need.

Yes ladies our hero's in each of the four stories are men that charm the woman out of their clothes and bring out the real woman hiding inside ,shattering each one's perfect illusion on life into a million pieces, whilst setting their bodies aflame!

                                 xoxoxo

The first read Grace Felt The Heat by the brilliant Kimberly Lang we meet Grace, she is back in the town she swore she would never return to and is ready to get her revenge on the man who humiliated her years before. Only when she comes face to face with I-can-make-you-hotter-than-any-of-the-dishes-I-dream-up in-my-kitchen Beau, does she learn some things are easier said then done and revenge can eat away at your soul and let you loose out on the adventure of a lifetime. The author gave the read her classic sassy, sexy sizzle writing style that made her characters simply leap out from the pages and straight into my heart, guaranteeing moments of conflict and full on heat guaranteed to bring you a feeling of tremendous joy and excitement when it all comes together. She showed that the past can ruin your chance at happiness.              

'Revenge served with hot sexy heat"

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In the second read Eve Met Her Match by the very talented Anna Cleary I was introduced to one of the guests at the luscious wedding Eve. Now Eve has a score to settle, the groom of the great event was not only her boss but the one man to kiss her and then simply walked away. She has to get his attention before he makes the mistake of his life. The man to help her put the plan in action -I'll-strip-you-bare-and-show-you-the-real-you -Rainer. As a negotiator the man is relentless in getting what he wants and what he wants is Eve stripped naked and under him and not thinking about the groom in any way or form. The author used her signature writing style of letting the reader fully go on a ride guaranteed to let you escape and become so connected to the characters it is almost at the end as if you simply cannot let go. She showed a message of showing the real you is never as bad as it seems, in fact it can land you the guy of your dreams.

'Negotiations are about to hit a new level of sexy" 

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Third read Nina Tempted the Lord by the always creative Kelly Hunter I got to meet Nina, seven years ago she up and left , always in the shadows of her perfect sister Honey,was only one of the reasons. She followed her dreams for the love of dancing and finds her place in the world. Now she needs to return home as bridesmaid and make nice with her family. Her best friend I'll-take-you-to-new-heights Alex comes along to lend emotional support, but along the way the emotional support turns hot, sexy and wild the way she shows she can move her body with grace, poise and beauty and she moves it all over him. But when the time for truth revealing comes the real question is will she still be willing to take a leap of faith for the man of her dreams? The author incorporated her unique style of taking characters that seem out of touch with the real world yet at the same time is very present and aware of it all, and that on it's own is a remarkable talent from this author. She gave the message of faith in the one you love is sometimes all we have to go on, risk is the name of the game.

'The higher you aim the deeper the love you will find' 

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Last read Pippa Bared All by Ally Blake who always manages to take normal to extraordinary, tells the story of Pippa, she ran away from it all years ago but she needs to go back and make amends. But now that she is back she needs a little arm candy to draw away the full attention of her actually being present at the wedding event of the year, her arm candy comes in the form of the one man she needs to avoid at all costs I'll-charm-you-right-out-of-that-dress Griff. Years of sexual attraction comes bubbling to the top in a explosive re-union, but if Pippa will stick around this time to live her happy every after is a whole other question, and will Griff let her go again? The author gave the read her signature blow the ordinary up into extraordinary writing style, giving me as reader the unexpected series of events that I have come to love so much form her books. She gave the message of running from people who love and caring what others think will never bring you happiness, laying bare the facts will get you everywhere.

'Travelling on the road to love will build your happiness'




 


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A wedding is never a real wedding without a nerve wrecked bride. This bride has got a lot on her mind through out the read and each author's story gives us a glimpse into the emotions she are dealing with . But ultimately she and her wedding is the one that brings it all together. She learns to really live it up a little along the way showing me as reader that being perfect all the time and never having any fun will let you doubt yourself and the happiness you deserve.

'Don't plan your happiness just go with the flow" 


This was a magical read, pure romance delivered with exquisite writing from four brilliant authors. Each one stamping their own unique signature and giving short powerful read each blending in with the next read effortlessly. I highly recommend this read for fans of any of the authors, reader that love romance with twists and turns that brings moments of truth, happiness, understanding and guidance.

The dialogue of all four reads was straight talk each couple getting to the heart of the matter and laced with flirty, sexy talk. The backdrop setting, of course the wedding event of the year,  gave the read the perfect love is in the air and tonight it's going to explode like stunning fireworks. You will no doubt fall in love with each one of the characters from the impossibly to die for Rainer to the very wild Nina, and those are just two of the characters in a read that is more than worth your while. Go get a copy NOW!

Brilliant work ladies bring us more!

5/5 star review
" No wedding has ever been this much fun" 

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Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

When Honey Got Married by Kimberly Lang, Anna Cleary, Kelly Hunter & Ally Blake

This is a series of four short novels by four different amazing authors all centered around the same extravagant wedding of Honey Moreau & Brent Delacroix in Bellefleur, Louisiana. From needing to replace The wedding planner at short notice, to wondering if someone is going to try to stop her wedding to the man she fell in love with since preschool. One can see why this Bride would be nervous! Follow along as these authors write about friends and family coming together to celebrate a marriage, and maybe just maybe find their true love.

1) Grace Felt The Heat by Kimberly Lang

Grace Henson " formerly Gracie Lee Duggins" has returned to the town she swore she would never step foot in again. Growing up poor in Bellefleur and always picked on in high school she was more than happy to move away after the death of her father, even if it is less than half an hour away. Brought in as a replacement wedding planner at the last minute, she is thrown into contact with the very people who caused her such stress. 
But Grace has changed over the years, gone are the cheap clothes. Now she has a stylish haircut to go with her much improved wardrobe. So coming face to face with her high school crush Beau Vaughn, is well maybe not so painful after all. 

2) Eve Met Her Match by Anna Cleary

Eve Fortescue has come back to Bellefleur for the wedding of Honey Moreau & Brent Delacroix. But she is not here to celebrate, she has a plan to steal Brent away from Honey long enough to convince him she is his true love. What she hadn't planned on was the sexy as heck Rainer Delacroix " Brent's cousin". He sees Eve and it is game on. And what happens behind closed doors well, I am just surprised the fire department didn't get called out on that what happened.

3) Nina Tempted The Lord by Kelly Hunter

Nina Moreau left behind her family and Bellefleur at the age of 17 to join The Night Circus, and she has never been back. Following her heart in a path not worthy of a Moreau. But with her sister Honey's wedding fast approaching and Nina as the Bridesmaid, she has no choice but to return. Finance Director for The Night Circus and friend, Alexander Carradice offers to travel with Nina for support. But he has been hoping for more than friendship, he has secretly been in love with Nina. A lot can happen on a road trip, with more secrets to be revealed.

4) Pippa Bared All by Ally Blake

In the last book Pippa return for the wedding on her long time friend Honey and her ex boyfriend Brent. When Brent had asked Pippa to Marry him she broke off their relationship and hightailed it out of Bellefleur. That was ten years ago. But one of the main reason was her attraction to Brent's brother Griffin. Griffin fell in love with Pippa the minute he first laid eyes on her, but she was his brother's girlfriend. The minute she broke up with him he kissed her, but he let her go. Ten years later he still can't forget her and he has decided she will know exactly how he feels.

4/5 stars

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Reviewed by Maria

There's really nothing like a wedding for bringing people together.  People of the same family, same community, friends old and new, neighbourhood acquaintances.  As traditions throughout the known world bite the dust, the wedding of two people of a similar family status from the same community inspires so much emotion.  For people of the same community, there's a sense of stability and continuation, of the rightness and lasting value of tradition.  For those who have fallen by the wayside and failed to live up to family expectations, there's a chance to think over what has been lost and what has been won.  Amid the pageantry of tradition, there's often reaffirmation of emotions and family ties and faith and belief in the power of true and lasting love.

WHEN HONEY GOT MARRIED, the new release from Entangled Publishing, is what this reviewer calls an antho-novel - an anthology of short fiction from four talented writers of contemporary romance fiction.  The four stories melt and blend into one another to provide a full length novel, with five unique points of view. The authors, Kimberly Lang, Anna Cleary and Ally Blake bring us the wedding of Honore (Honey) Moreau and Brent Delacroix, from two of the oldest families in the town of Bellefleur, Louisiana, from several angles. There's the wedding planner, Grace Hensen (nee Gracie Lee Duggins), the girl from the wrong side of the tracks made good, who sets the wedding chef Beau Vaughn's heart racing.  He knows her from somewhere - but where?  There's the woman who thought Brent Delacroix really loved her, Eve.  Then he went and proposed to Honey.  There's Brent's first girlfriend, Pippa Montgomery.  And of course, there's Honey's wayward sister, Nina, who literally ran away to join the circus.  She's driving home for the wedding as we speak in a vintage car driven by an English aristocrat.  Loads of room here for gossip, intrigue and enough emotion and sexual tension to set the wedding venue on fire.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this slice of life anth-novel and dang me if the steamy bits didn't take me completely by surprise.  Then again, it's all in excellent taste, because as you know, this is the south and things are done in Louisiana in a tasteful and well bred manner.  Always!

Honey is a complete darling, everybody's best friend, an absolutely girly girl who hankers for her signature flower, honeysuckle, to feature throughout the wedding, along with a bees and hummingbirds theme.I just found it a teensy bit difficult to believe that she's loved Brent since kindergarten. He had at least two women yearning for him - at least for the memory of him - among the wedding guests.  And there was no old boyfriend hankering for dear, sweet Honey. Unfair, I say!  Brent shouldn't be having it all his own way!  But then, that's just me.

This is a great read and a terrific introduction to four new (for me) talented authors.  I love the multi point of view angle of the antho-novel.  I enjoyed the four authors.  I loved the whole theme of this adorable read.  Go grab a copy and check it out for yourself.

4/5







The Trouble with Valentine's by Kelly Hunter


The Trouble with Valentine's

Reviewed by Desere


Ladies after reading this book from the absolute queen of romance, sizzle and sensual passion I will never be able to look at another fictional hero in the same way.

The character of Nick was incredible and I loved him to the point of distraction. Seriously ladies I am still wiping drool away from my lips, the man was simply delish!

The plot was one that the stuff "pretty woman dreams" are made of. Hallie loves to flirt with danger and when drop dead good looking, make me weak in the knees, take me to bed right now I am yours to do with as you please Nick makes her the offer of a lifetime she jumps at the chance head first, or rather falls into his arms and falls lips first for his to die for kisses.

But of course she does not bargain that being Nick's pretend wife for a week will leave her in love with a man she simply cannot life without.

The characters were sensational! The use of this all being centred around Valentines stunningly perfect, and the author took each and every element of romance to a new high!

I loved the manner this author used to layer her characters so much in detail it left me totally overwhelmed with emotions. The very idea of being paid to pretend to be the wife of a sexy hero sounds familiar as yes it has been done in many romance books before but believe me this author took not only the very idea and turned it into a awesome and compelling read but totally overwhelmed me as reader with the possibilities and complications that can go along with such a deal.

The dialogue was sexy and fun and oozed sensuality and hot sex! I am completely in love with this read and I highly recommend this one. This one Valentines Day read that will blow you away!

5/5 stars
"Tiffany rings borrowed or bought can lead to dangerously hot consequences of the most delicious kind" 

Review by TashNz


The Trouble with Valentines is a sunny and bright chic-lit story with drama and suspense carefully woven carefully thru the pages.

Hallie is witty and adorable, Mike is amazing. They are thrown together when they meet randomly and Hallie agrees to be Mike's pretend wife. Before she knows it she's winging her way to Hong Kong with Mike to help him secure an important deal. Once they land in Hong Kong they are caught up in what seems to be a plot against Mike's life.  While we're in Hong Kong we meet the secondary characters Kai and Jasmine.  Where Hallie and Mike's story was light, fun and irresistible, Kai and Jasmine's story was rich with age-old family tradition, loyalty and forbidden love. Both stories complement each other and is magically intermingled with race-against-the-clock suspense!

If you're looking for the perfect chick-lit book with full of witty laugh-out-loud dialogue mixed with the perfect balance of suspense and intrigue, look no further than The Trouble with Valentine's!



The One That Got Away by Kelly Hunter


The One That Got Away

Reviewed by Desere


This was one seriously incredible read! I fell in love with the heartbroken and turmoil 'ed character of Logan, so much the man brought me to tears.

The author did a exquisite job at brining together the characters of Logan and Evie, two souls that are meant to be together yet there are demons from Logan's past that prevent him for letting go and finding happiness with the one woman that is his everything.

I loved how the author played with the erotic parts,letting me as reader pick up on the wild sex Logan and Evie share, but at the same time not giving me all the details which allowed me as reader to get that perfect balance between a Harlequin romance and a erotica book.

The characters were both strong and independent, and the turmoil of Logan's insecurities is what made the character of Evie such a delight to read about, she does not back down and is not afraid to push Logan for what she needs and for the man she knows he can be to come out of hiding. I adored reading how the author lets Evie draw Logan out from his shell of old entrapping memories.

The author used the somewhat clashing personalities of both characters, the erotic element and the troubles from the past to bring forth a story so breath takingly stunning and emotional, that it is one that will stay with me for a long time.

I particularly loved the fact that the author incorporated abuse into the book reminding me that this might as well be about real people as so many woman suffer at the hands of controlling and overbearing men that in the end it does severe scarring to the personalties of children who get caught up in the whole mess.

The book was a combination of erotica, romance and emotional upset combined with the message that we sometimes need to look deep within ourselves and find the right balance between love and control to make it work.

Excellent work Kelly!

"Between the line of pleasure and pain,there is love"

5/5 star review