Snowbound with the CEO by Shannon Stacey

 

Reviewed by Desere


Falling in love with the boss is never a great idea, you could have a major good time but when it ends you could be out a job, so it is always best to steer clear and stick to keeping it professional.

For the boss of course it is a little easier, all he would lose in the deal is having to look for a new employee, so why not go for it and have a little fun.

Only if you know that you have one of the worlds best assistants you shut up, control the attractions anyway you can and get on with your work. But everyone knows that you can only resit temptation for so long, but will it be worth it or a loss you simply will not be able to come back up from again?

In the new Shannon Stacey read this is the situation Adrian and Rachel face, they want each other so badly but for the sake of keeping it clean and professional neither one gives in the the simmering attraction, that is a until moment in time leads to a kiss that in turn leads to a weekend of blazing red hot passion. But when Monday comes will they be able to move past it and go back to being just boss and assistant leaving behind the sweetest escape from reality ever to be found or will all promises be lost?

The characters of both Adrian and Rachel were great, very strong and knowledgeable with regards to what can happen if they give in which of course does not last, but it showed that as in real life there are instances that you need to keep it under control for the sake of survival but that we all also reach a point where the need to let go is stronger than the hold on control.

The backdrop settings were all very well incorporated and mirrored all the images of Christmas romance and life happening during Christmas time very beautifully. The dialogue was a little bit of powerful and emotional mixed with hot sexy heat, a definite winning combination.

I am taking away a message of life does have boundaries but when it brings up a barrier you do not want to break through for reasons that are your own, you need to know that the longer you try to stay away from it the more powerful it becomes, if the barrier block does not go away there has to be a reason for it lurking around. Tackle the barrier from a different outlook, you might find that you are meant to be on the other side of it. Life is all about taking a risk.

The author did a great job at giving as much as possible for a short read.

I recommend this read for all fans of romance with the perfect little escape romance during the Christmas season! A fun and sexy read!

4.5 star review
"One kiss and all reasoning falls away" 

Copy received via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review

Be Mine by Jennifer Crusie, Victoria Dahl and Shannon Stacey

Reviewed by Desere


Three of the most awesome and intensely written stories of romance of all time, nicely packaged into one read.

All three the stories in this book were hot, hot, hot. And filed with romance, passion, intrigue and the perfect elements for Valentines!

In the first book Sizzle by Jennifer Crusie I was entertained with fun, witty and sassy one liners and I really laughed out loud at the scenarios the characters ended up in. The story was about Emily and Richard, he needs to control her and control her he will, be it in the office or in his bed. Fun, sexy and and a really great romantic comedy, with loads of sizzle! This is a new author to me but I will for sure be looking for me of her books.

The second book was from Victoria Dahl the queen of hot romance herself. And my oh my was this read hot and sexy to the point of distraction! I met Jenny and Nate were the perfectly matched couple. She loves speed but when she meets Nate she finds herself not speeding her car but rather trying to calm her racing heartbeat. The book was seriously sexy! Victoria has once again captured my heart.

The last read in this book was one from Shannon Stacey. It dealt with Darcy and Jake, a couple so meant to be together! After their one incredibly hot night they went their separate ways however when they come face to face again they decide that one night was so not enough! A really hot read and the author has again proved to me that if it is meant to be it will be.

Each book was uniquely written by three very talented authors. It dealt with elements of old fires rekindled, new love found and self discovery.

If your looking for the perfect read to snuggle down to this is the read for you. You will not only be entertained you find yourself crying,  laughing, and at the end of the day you will also walk away with three valuable lessons learned from each book.

Harlequin has combined three of the most sexy and passionate reads perfectly. I highly recommend this read to all lovers of sexy, fun and flirty romance.

5/5 star review

"  A sizzling, sexy, falling for a fictional hero read" 

Review by TashNz


Three fast-paced short stories which will heat up those of you stuck inside over winter on Valentines Day.

Sizzle, actually a perfect title! Emily has problems with sticking to the company budget. Enter Richard... and the sizzling sparks are flying left right and center.  Emily is fab and her friend Jane deserves a special mention. Trivia: Jennifer Cruise's first novel.

Too Fast to Fall - Very funny! Very hot! Very fast! Lots of action. Waitress Jenny owns a super sexy Camaro is stopped for speed by Deputy Sheriff Nate for the FIFTH time.  Man in uniform, yes thank you!  Love the way the story started and roller-coastered to the dramatic end. Trivia: Book two of Victoria Dahl's series set in Jackson, Wyoming.(I'll definitely be looking the others up)! Loved It!

Along With You - a second chances story. Fate brings Darcy and Jake together again. A quick read which I could definitely have read more of. I loved the humor and am super happy to have been introduced to an author I haven't read before. Trivia: I don't have any for this book ;)

Highly recommended for Valentines Day Reading :)