SHELTER FOR QUINN by Susan Stoker ★★★★★ GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

BOOK SUMMARY

Freak. Witch. Ugly. Abomination.

Having grown up with a port-wine birthmark on her face and neck, Quinn Dixon’s heard them all. Her own mother couldn’t bear to touch her, let alone strangers. Years of stares and insults from everyone from classmates to foster families have made her understandably reluctant to trust. So when John comes along, of course he couldn’t be interested in more than a brief affair. He’ll get sick of all the gawking and whispers soon enough and leave her…just like everyone else.

John “Driftwood” Trettle was captivated by Quinn the moment they met. After months of skirting around their attraction, one pivotal evening finds John seizing the reins and refusing to be denied a chance to prove he’s worthy of Quinn’s time, her trust, and her love. To show her he’ll have her back, always, and defend her against anyone cruel or stupid enough to hurt his woman.

But he can’t protect against an unknown threat. Even if it wears a familiar face…

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SHELTER FOR QUINN by Susan Stoker is a story filled with love, hurt, danger, suspense and heartwarming friendships.  Quinn, living her life constantly being judged and ridiculed due to a port-wine birthmark on her face, still manages to be a strong, independent woman with a heart of gold.  John, a sexy firefighter, sees beyond the birthmark to the beauty within.  I adored both of these characters and seeing them together makes the heart sing.  John was ever so patient with Quinn as she struggled to believe he could see beyond the birthmark and watching Quinn grow and blossom was a joy.   Ms. Stoker certainly knows how to write a villain and she did not disappoint in this one.  It is romantic suspense at its best and keeps the reader on edge as to what will happen.    Having read the previous books in the series, it was fun to "catch up" with some other characters, although certainly can be read as a stand alone with no issues.  If you enjoy a tale that has edge of your seat suspense and danger as well as tug at your heartstrings love, you do not want to miss this one.  (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★★


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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Texas where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana. She's married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.

She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in. 

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LEGEND by Sawyer Bennett ★★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!

 Legend (Arizona Vengeance, Book #3)
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: February 5, 2019

Synopsis:
The Arizona Vengeance is hockey’s hottest new team. But hockey’s hottest goalie is learning that even the best players sometimes need an assist.

Everything is clicking for the Vengeance. We may be new, but we’re well on our way to winning the championship, and I’m having the time of my life headlining the sports media as the hottest goalie--hell, player--ever. I for one am going to live up to my name . . . because I am Legend Bay.

Dragging my ass home from the gym, I’m blinded by some gaudy, glowing holiday lights. As usual, my hot-as-hell neighbor Pepper Nantais has gone way over the top. But just as I’m about to tell her off, something else catches my eye . . . Seems like Santa left me a present, and not one I was expecting.

As life takes an unexpected turn, I realize that there’s much more to Pepper than meets the eye. Sure, she’s gorgeous. And exasperating. And her taste in decorating may be a bit . . . unique.

But beneath her carefree demeanor is a fierce determination and a heart of gold. And before I know it I’ve fallen for her. Hard . . .

Pepper is exactly the woman I never knew I needed.

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CAT'S REVIEW

LEGEND by Sawyer Bennett!  Well, I don't know how she does it, but Ms. Bennett once again has produced a WOW!  I adored LEGEND - the man and the story.  Legend is a sexy, masculine hockey player but, boy, does he have a heart of gold that made me melt.  Pepper, his neighbor, is spunky, colorful and full of life.  Together, they were fun to watch as they traversed the path that was laid before them.  For me, when a story has all the fixins - makes me laugh, shed a tear, hold my breath and cheer and scream - it's a winner.  This tale has heartwarming moments as Legend adjusts to being a Dad, but there are also moments of danger and fear that were certainly gripping too.  I have been a big fan of Ms. Bennett's previous hockey series, Cold Fury, and was nervous to try this new one out but, since book one of Vengeance, I have been hooked.  Cannot wait for Dax's story next!  (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★★

About the Author:
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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This May, join the alpha males of Jameson Force Security as they do the dirty jobs no one else wants to do. Kynan McGrath leads the charge in this Wicked Horse Vegas spin off series, featuring former military special forces doing what they do best...whatever it takes to get the job done. Rescues, protection services, undercover and covert military operations, espionage, surveillance--the darker, the dirtier, the more dangerous, the better.

But that doesn't mean it's all work and no play for the Jameson team. Sometimes the most dangerous situations are matters of the heart. And as Kynan McGrath is about to learn, a second chance at love can change everything.

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Years ago, they were in love. She was an up-and-coming superstar and he was the devilishly handsome security professional hired to keep her safe. They fell hard and fast, no matter how they tried to resist one another. But not everyone around them was happy about their relationship, and a string of lies and deceit destroyed what they once had.

Having just taken the helm of a nationally renowned protective services company, Kynan McGrath is looking to rebrand and revamp his career. The newly crowned Jameson Force Security is moving from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the mountainous steel town of Pittsburgh, and the last thing Kynan has time for is to deal with his past.

More than a decade has passed since their split, but even a bruised and battered heart remembers its first love. So when Joslyn Meyers comes to him for help, Kynan reluctantly agrees to keep her safe from a terrifying stalker who keeps threatening her life.

As the danger they face continues to intensify, Kynan realizes he’ll stop at nothing to protect the woman who turned her back on him all those years ago. Because one thing is certain—no matter how hard he tries to convince himself otherwise, Joslyn still has his heart.

CODE NAME HEIST

Saint Bellinger doesn’t live up to his name. He may be a savior to some, but he’s a devil to most. Sindaria “Sin” Westin, however, lives up to her name every chance she gets. And when Jameson Security Force is hired to take down a ring of highly specialized thieves, Sin may find the Saint she never knew she needed.

CODE NAME SENTINEL

Cruce Britton has left his presidential detail with the Secret Service to re-settle in Pittsburgh. He’s started a new job at Jameson Force Security and is adjusting to life in the private sector. But when energy scientist Barrett Alexander is targeted for the classified secrets she holds, Cruce finds himself on the fast track back to Washington. And on an even faster track to losing his heart.

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PLAYING FOR KEEPS by Jill Shalvis ★★★★.5 AVAILABLE NOW!! CHANCE TO WIN TOO!!

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If you’re planning on falling in love…

When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark—the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She’s yoga pants, he’s a suit. She’s a tattoo artist, he’s a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie.

you’d better be sure…

Caleb doesn’t do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he’s learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He’s never worried about it before—not until he finally gets behind Sadie’s armor and begins to fall.

… someone is there to catch you.

Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they’re each willing to risk

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“Sadie.”

She shook her head.

“Look at me. Please?”

It was the damn please that had her opening her eyes. He’d closed the gap so that if she so much as took a breath, they’d be touching.

So she did just that. She took a deep breath, and then their bodies were up against each other, his warm and hard. Everywhere. “What’s happening?” she whispered.

“I believe you’re deciding between kicking me in the nuts and kissing me.” One side of his mouth curved very slightly as he lifted their still joined hands above her head, against the wall.

“But that last part might just be in my dreams.”

“Yes,” she whispered.

“Yes, it’s just in my dreams?”

She meant to say yes again, she really did.

She even opened her mouth to say it, because this was insane, this incredible . . . craving she had for him. It made no sense. Less than no sense, and yet . . .

She went up on tiptoe and touched her mouth to his.

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PLAYING FOR KEEPS by Jill Shalvis.  Here we have the story of Sadie and Caleb.  Two people who appear to be total opposites, at least on the surface.  Both had a bit of a rough time growing up, but in different ways.  But it was those rough times that created who they are today.  Sadie is very closed off, a big judgmental and ridiculously independent.  Honestly, these are not always my favorite heroines yet Ms. Shalvis made me love her right from the start.  Learning of her background and hearing her thoughts and feeling her feels, she stole right into my heart.  Caleb was suave, charming, rich and seemed to have it all together.  Yet, what's beneath the surface isn't always what we see. I enjoyed following along as these two journeyed along their path.  Having read many of Ms. Shalvis' previous works (although not all the books of this series and it caused no problem in following along), I found this story to be a bit deeper and a tad more serious then what I have found to be her usual.  This did not detract from the story, just made it a bit different.  I truly enjoyed this and found myself rooting for Sadie and Caleb throughout.  Oh, and of course, Lollipop was a joy and fun and certainly brought some much needed light and laughter to these two characters along the way.  (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★.5

AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website, www.jillshalvis.com, for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.

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Welcome to a new feature on Cat's Reviews - Author Spotlights!

Our Very First Author Spotlight is.....

BRENDA NOVAK!!

About Brenda....

It was a shocking experience that jump-started Brenda Novak’s bestselling author career.

“I caught my day-care provider drugging my children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep while I was away,” Brenda says. “It was then that I decided that I needed to do something from home.”

However, writing was the last profession she expected to undertake. In fact, Brenda swears she didn’t have a creative bone in her body. In school, math and science were her best subjects, and when it came time to pick a major in college, she chose business.

Abandoning her academic scholarship to Brigham Young University at the age of 20 in order to get married and start a family, Brenda dabbled in commercial real estate, then became a loan officer.

“When I first got the idea to become a novelist, it took me five years to teach myself the craft and finish my first book,” Brenda admits. “I learned how to write by reading what others have written. The best advice for any would-be author: read, read, read….”

Brenda sold her first book, and the rest is history. Many of her novels have won or placed in contests such as the National Reader’s Choice, the Bookseller’s Best, the Write Touch, the Award of Excellence and the Beacon Award for Published Authors.

Brenda and her husband, Ted, live in Sacramento and are the proud parents of five children—three girls and two boys. When she’s not spending time with her family or writing, Brenda is usually raising money for diabetes research. Her youngest son, Thad, has diabetes, and Brenda is determined to help him and others like him. She also enjoys traveling, watching sporting events and biking — she rides an amazing 20 miles every day!

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BOOK SUMMARY

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak returns to Silver Springs, where no past mistake is so big the heart can’t find a way to fix it.

Jada Brooks couldn’t have known how her life would change when she fell for bad boy Maddox Richardson back in high school. She couldn’t have known his troubled brother would leave hers forever crippled. Or that she’d be forced to shun Maddox completely—only to discover she was carrying his child.

Although Maddox was devastated by the events that transpired that fateful night, losing Jada was the worst of it. He’s back in Silver Springs, ready to make amends and provide the kind of youth outreach that once saved him. If only he’d known Jada was in town too, he would never have come.

Jada’s returned to Silver Springs to be with family after her father’s death. But when she sees Maddox, every tough decision she’s made concerning their now twelve-year-old daughter begins to haunt her. Falling for him again is so tempting, but not only does she stand to alienate her family—if he finds out about Maya, she could lose what matters most.

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I have been a member of Brenda's Online Book Group for a while now.  It is a fabulous group with super friendly members that share their joy of books (especially Brenda's!) but always show support and love for one and all when needed.  There is a monthly book club meeting, where, often Brenda visits the author of that month's read and interviews him or her.  As members of the group, we can ask questions and get to watch it live.  Brenda and her daughter, Alexa, are very active in the group and post and share all the time.    

  

The next meeting is Jan. 24, 2019 - 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern.  Stop by and check it out!

Here is a summary from Brenda's website as well as the link to join!

"Welcome to my book group. This is an online group of avid readers that utilizes what’s called a Facebook “group” page. We are 13,300 members strong and are quickly becoming friends as we share our love of books. If you are on FB and haven’t joined yet, you can do so here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/brendanovaksbookgroup/.

When I got to meet Brenda!!

Last May, I attended the RT Convention in Reno, NV and Brenda was an attending author!  I was thrilled!  Not only did I meet her and her daughter, Alexa, (who is a huge part of the Book group) at the convention, but they organized a meet and greet for members of her Online Book Group (mentioned above) that were there at RT at a local donut shop.  It was such a wonderful way to meet other booklovers in an informal setting (oh, and the donuts were quite yummy too!).  Brenda, Alexa, and Brenda's husband were amazingly friendly and welcoming.  Arriving and not knowing anyone can be a bit intimidating but the three of them made sure everyone felt as if we were lifelong friends.  😊

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