Jeff Jarvis

I received a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Secrets in a Small Town is the first work I have read from Nicole Stiling, but it won't be the last. I love ice queen, hate to love style romances and this one is a fantastic version of that. Weaved into the storyline is a mystery. Someone is stalking Savanna Castillo, the town manager of the small town of Winter Valley. She certainly has her share of enemies with the way she holds people at a distance after her heart was broken. But she doesn't want to involve Chief Mackenzie Blake. The two women have a heated relationship, to say the least. But when Chief Blake finds out, she kicks into gear to protect Savanna and try to find who is stalking her. In an effort to protect her and her daughter, the chief moves into Savanna's home, which is where the sparks start to fly. The ice begins to melt and the fire is ignited between the two.

I absolutely loved the character development of both Savanna and Mackenzie, showing their past relationships and how those shaped the women and the animosity they had for each other. While their relationship was very quick to develop, it felt very natural and realistic. Their chemistry was so electric and their lovemaking was on fire.

The stalker mystery was an excellent touch to bring the couple together and to build tension to the story. It made for a well-rounded novel. I highly recommend this novel for anyone who loves ice queens and watching them melt and fall in love.

I don't hide that I am a huge Georgia Beers fan, having read nearly every book she had released. She continues to produce quality stories that seem to get better with each new book. Fear of Falling is another fantastic story with characters you care about and want to see together with an HEA at the end.

There is not a lot of sex in this story, but that is in no way a bad thing. It is a slow growing burn as Sophie James and Dana Landon get to know each other as talent and manager and begin to develop feelings for each other. Sophie has led a wholesome career and has hidden her desire to be with another woman. Her journey is a wonderful coming out story. Dana is 10 years older than Sophie and went through a heart breaking relationship just a year before. She knows as her manager that professionally she shouldn't give into her growing feelings for her new client, but she can't resist. Her story is one of overcoming a bad relationship and giving into a relationship that scares her.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a sweet romantic tale that leaves you feeling warm and satisfied.

I was provided a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased and fair review.

Kris Bryant knocks it out of the park with her latest work, Falling. Shaylie Beck is one of only 11 people who survive a plane crash. During one of the information sessions after the crash, Shaylie meets Piper Cole, a yoga instructor whose fiancee and best friend both died in the crash. The story covers how these two women become friends and much more.

I loved the character development in the book and the difficult feelings that were involved. I can't imagine what something like surviving a plane crash would be like or how I would react to others who lost loved ones while I was still alive. This story kicks things up a notch by introducing attraction and love into that mix of emotions. The sex scenes are HOT and are definitely worth reading for.

It is a very enjoyable read that I am sure I will come back to. I look forward to an audiobook version, hopefully in the near future.

I am a big Georgia Beers fan and always love her stories and character development. Calendar Girl did not disappoint as the characters were well done and the overall story was good. Despite all of the good in the story, there were some irritating points for me. Maybe I will have to listen to it again to get a different feel for aspects of the story. The passion between the two main characters is evident from the very beginning of the story. The sticking point I have is with Addison Fairchild's mother and the “sexual harassment” policy that makes it impossible for two people that are dating in the workplace to continue working there. It causes Addison Fairchild and Katie Cooper to fight their feelings and causes a lot of angst that shouldn't be there. Fairchild's mother is a character that I grew to hate in the story, a mother that groomed her kids to work as hard as they can and then penalizes one of them for doing her best. That one character took a lot away from the story for me.

Overall, you can't go wrong with a story from Beers. Calendar Girl was good, but the way the story ended left me wanting more.

I'm a big fan of stories with ice queens, so I was very excited to see this book released. While the stories are short, they are all enjoyable. Each has an ice queen as a lead character and have romance that makes their cold hearts melt. I highly recommend to anyone who likes this subgenre of lesfic.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Blend is another home run for Georgia Beers. I am absolutely addicted to her writing style, the way she develops characters, and the pace of her stories. The raw passion between the two main characters when they first kiss is electric and their first lovemaking session is so satisfying to read about. It has an HEA ending, which Beers is always very good at providing in her works. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, steamy read.

I absolutely love Girl Talk. It is a sexual fantasy story for me, one that I wish could happen. The characters are well developed and the sex talk and scenes are just off the charts hot. I loved the questioning that the supposedly straight character got from this mysterious caller. Was she gay? Why was she getting so attracted to this mysterious woman caller? I would highly recommend this to any lover of FF/bisexual romance stories.

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This is more like a 3.5 star story. Predictable but sweet and full of emotion.

Cute short second chance romance. Very enjoyable novella.

Wonderful story of two who initially can't stand each other which turns into a love they can't escape. Literally had tears in my eyes at the end. One of the best HEA's I've read.

3.5 Stars

I wanted to give this book more than I am, but one of the characters in it just doesn't sit well with me. Molly is supposed to be this wonderful single mom who does everything for her kids. The problem is she has put up so many fences due to her past relationship that she can't let anyone in. After a while, this really started to grate on me. She has this wonderful woman in front of her that loves her kids, but she is so afraid of getting hurt. She has unrealistic expectations of Duke. She basically wants Duke to choose between her and baseball, which is her job which she has worked hard to get. I just found myself disliking Molly so much and feeling like she doesn't deserve Duke.

Four letters...O-M-F-G! I know this type of book is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but for me...give me another cup, please! All of the main “story” in Thirteen Hours occurs in the first half of the book as the two main characters, Laurel and Dana, get stuck in an elevator and have to spend hours together until they are rescued the next morning. In those 13 hours, the two go from disliking each other, to becoming friends, to becoming lovers. After they make it out the elevator, the remainder of the book is erotica, pure and simple (not that there is anything wrong with that at all!). The relationship the two have after that point is filled with hot fantasy after hot fantasy that I found very enjoyable to read. I am glad that not every lesfic novel is like this, but it is certainly a nice change of pace. It is not the soft romance type of novel, so if that is what you are looking for, either just read the first half of the book or don't read it at all. If you want some steamy F-F sex, this is a must-read.

Fantastic trilogy! Well worth reading or listening to all of them.

This book was a bit nostalgic due to how long ago it was written. Having just been released as an audiobook in 2022, it was fun to listen for older references, like VCR's, answering machines, no mention of cell phones, etc. Even the story not ending with a proposal was interesting since this was before legalization of same sex marriages. So that made the book have a sharp contrast to many books written today.

I enjoyed the overall story of a woman discovering herself in her 30's. I didn't much care for the Ben character much. I know why he was in the story, but I didn't like the way he made moves on Melanie and then was hurt when he finds that she isn't what he thought. I just didn't like his character. I also didn't much care for Melanie's cousin, especially when she finds that Melanie is gay. She says some very sharp and hurtful things that seem to have been forgiven way too easily.

Melanie and Taylor's relationship was enjoyable to follow. It was a nice slow burn as the couple get closer and as Melanie deals with the feelings she never expected. It was a sweet romance and one I will listen to again.

I thoroughly enjoyed this new novel from Jennifer Dugan. One of the primary things that I look for when I am reading a new book is how the characters are developed over time and whether I feel any emotion for them. This story did an excellent job of character development to the point that I thoroughly disliked a couple of the characters and loved the main characters.

I have seen so many kids go through what June did, where their parents try to mold them and shape them into star athletes without letting them grow up and enjoy their teen years. I experienced some of that growing up as well and the author did an excellent job of portraying the father and the aspirations he placed on his kid.

I loved the relationship building that was done between Ivy and June. They were bitter enemies at the start due to one being an athlete and the other being a player. But their attraction was magnetic. When they kissed in the book, I could feel the love as I read it. I found myself hoping for them to work through their trials and come out on the other side.

I enjoyed that this was a sweet romance and was very well written.

I'll say upfront that I am a big Georgia Beers fan. I have not read one of her books yet that I didn't enjoy thoroughly. Olive Oil and White Bread is one that I am particularly fond of due to the nature of the story. Instead of just getting a quick view into a relationship, she takes the reader on a long journey, from the beginning of a relationship, through courtship and that “honeymoon” period, to the difficult parts of a relationship (dealing with work, parental loss, infidelity). I always love how well Georgia develops characters, and this book is no different. You get to really know Jillian and Angie, what drives each of them and what each wants out of the relationship.

I don't want to spoil anything in the story, so I will not go too deep in my explanation. I feel the book gives a very realistic portrayal of the ebbs and flows of a relationship. It isn't all about sex and love and happily ever after. Relationships take work to maintain and the characters in this story get to see that firsthand. There are some points in the book that had me feeling down and were filled with deep emotion. That is not a bad thing. Georgia does an excellent job of bringing the reader into the story and making you feel something for the characters. It made me think of my own relationships and how easy it is to miss the obvious things by just going through life without paying attention. This is an excellent book about relationships, not just about lesbian relationships. It is definitely worth a read.

I loved this story! It is a story of the power of love between two people that can survive over many years and different social classes. Madison Lansford is from an upper-class family where image, name, and status are what life is all about. Shannon Fletcher is the maid/cook's daughter and is seen by the Lansford's as lower class and should be avoided. But Madison and Shannon meet at the age of 10 and become friends. Over time, their feelings develop and they fall in love with each other. Shannon knows she is gay, but for Madison, it isn't that simple. Landsford's aren't gay and Madison's mother has her life planned, which includes dating and getting married to another upper class man and having a family. Years go by, but the love Madison and Shannon have is still there.

The storytelling is fabulous and Gerri Hill develops the characters so well. She made me feel for these two who should be together. It is a roller coaster ride of emotions, but well worth the trip. If you are looking for a touching story, this is definitely one to read.

I really enjoyed this book because of all of the dynamics that were going on in it. There is one couple that has the ideal marriage and is hosting their friends for a week at their home after Christmas. There is one couple that has grown apart and is dealing with those issues. There are two individuals that have been through bad breakups, both involving cheating. And there is a niece of one of the ladies in the ideal couple that is young, has had lots of sex, but not a real loving relationship before. The week long visit is filled with lots of bonding, conflicts and resolutions. The character development through the novel was great and Beers made me very interested in the lives of each of them. Fresh Tracks is one I will come back to in the future because of all of the interwoven stories. It was a fun read and one I would recommend.