A Millionaire at Midnight by Naima Simone

Alex needs a wife and Morgan needs to secure ownership of a building in order to save a charity that holds her heart. He thinks she's an unrepentant gold digger. She thinks he is a snobby judgemental prick. They find themselves stuck with each other once Morgan wins Alex at a masquerade auction only to later discover he is her new boss. He pretty much fires her on sight, but Morgan doesn't go down without a fight. It doesn't take long for Alex to realize his first impressions were off base and begin to explore whether Morgan might be the solution to his wife dilemma. He doesn't want to be close to anyone, but neither does Morgan. An arrangement between them could easily stay platonic, at least that's what they think. Wrong! They have way too much chemistry for that. Sparks fly in every way possible, and they have no problem convincing everyone that they are a real couple...maybe even themselves. Unfortunately, they both have some severe trust issues, so when Morgan's past comes between them, it's anyone's guess whether they can survive the fallout.

This was fiery, sexy, and had plenty of amusing moments. I also truly loved the literary references scattered throughout...and the nicknames.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

This was not a suspense, but was still a great read.

Take Me Harder by Jackie Ashenden

This is definitely not my first book by Jackie Ashenden, and it won't be my last. I've read all three books in this series, and I'm definitely hanging in there to see what happens with Quinn. I'm hoping he's next, but there are a couple other characters I wouldn't mind also getting stories for too. This is certainly a series with the potential for several more books. If you like surly growly alphas hiding big softy hearts, this is the series for you.

Rush is bitter, rude, crude, and just all around not very fun to be around. He has a right to be, but it doesn't make him an easy person.  Ava is a serious blunt straight shooter who was raised by a single dad and has no concept of feminine wiles or really anything related to the games men and women play. She's a complete innocent who is much younger than Rush but has loved him forever. Rush starts our pretty determined to crush that love. He really does care about her and doesn't want to maliciously hurt her, but he sees treating her badly as the only way to protect her from getting hurt by getting to close to him. Regardless of his feelings, or lack of feelings, for her, Ava needs Rush to help her track her mother's killer. He's the only one one with the right connections. He doesn't want to be around her enough to help, but it's Ava, and there is no way he is going to sit back and watch her get herself hurt going after the killer alone.

These two characters were so very opposite. Rush was so very crude, and everything was related to a certain part of his anatomy, but I loved him anyway. The story had plenty of emotional ups and downs  and so much sexual tension. It was great, and I'm ready for more.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Sweet Victory by Gina L. Maxwell

I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but, Oh My Gosh, am I going to!  I tend to stick to primarily physical dangerous suspense rather than the emotional suspense featured in this story, but I loved Xander and Sophie so much that I couldn't put it down. I even found myself neglecting important tasks just because I was dying to see what happened. Xander was oh so sexy, and Sophie knocked his socks off. She hit him like a ton of bricks and he never recovered. Sophie was a little more hesitant as a result of her past experiences, but she needed Xander and his off the wall proposal to save what was most dear to her. She is determined to protect her heart, and Xander is determined to steal it. They were beyond perfect together, and I loved every minute of their story. I can't wait to go back and read the previous stories since those couples had roles in this book.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Relentless River by Lindsay Cross

I never fail to love the books in this series. The guys are always completely alpha, but they are often stymied by some spunky kick butt women. That is totally the case here. Bo is headstrong, organized, and completely in control of everything...everything except Cheri. She is the proverbial fly in his ointment, an itch he knows he shouldn't scratch. Cheri wants Bo even though she knows he is everything she isn't. She also isn't afraid to make a move since Bo can't seem to make up his mind. Just when things seem like they could get interesting, Cheri gets herself into a problematic and potentially dangerous situation trying to protect her only family. She's not concerned about the danger, but Bo is ready to do just about anything to keep her out of it. If the worst happens anyway though, can Bo protect her from himself and what his feelings for her might drive him to do?

I was really ready for Bo to finally get a story. Cheri was his antithesis and therefore perfect for the staid and stodgy sheriff. I would have loved to have caught up with some of my favorite characters a bit more, but this was a pretty centralized story around Cheri and Bo without a need for much peripheral action. Maybe there will be more catch up in the next book. Lindsay Cross was already on my favorites list, and she's definitely staying there.

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Into the Firestorm by Kat Martin

Finally we get Luke Brodie's story. I have liked all the Brodie stories, and each one leaves me ready to find out what happens to another character and wanting to hurry and read the next book. It was definitely time for Luke to get his own story.

Emma draws Luke's attention from the start. She's dressed to grab attention, and she definitely has his. Since she is also chatting up a skip he's after, he can't look away. Emma has plans for this skip. She has questions, and she wants his answers. When she takes him down, Luke is shocked to realize she's the new bounty hunter he's been hearing about. He is even more shocked to find out she's also tracking the dangerous man he has been given a lucrative contract to bring in. Not only does he not want to lose the money, but he doesn't want to see Emma hurt or killed, so he agrees to a partnership in order to help her.  Emma wants to do this on her own, but she knows her chances for success and getting her life back are better with Luke. Her family is depending on her. She just has to keep Luke from discovering her real motivations.

I'm definitely still hooked in this series and thankful to have received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.