#Review: I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Ella Quinn

  3 of 5 stars

Gerald, Lord Elliott is finally willing to settle down and search for a wife this Season. When his good friend, the Duke of Rothwell, asks him to watch over his sister, Lady Lucinda Hughlot, Gerald thinks it will be a good way to see if any of the debutantes catch his eye. What he doesn't expect is that he likes Lucinda more each time they spend time together. Lucinda's mother is determined to have her marry her friend's son. Can Gerald win Lucinda's hand without offending either Rothwell or Lucinda's mother?

This was a very quick read. I did enjoy it, but after some leisurely scenes with Gerald and Lucinda, I felt the ending was very rushed. There was no real obstacle except for Lucinda's mother disapproval preventing them from being together and when the storyline jumped ahead a few weeks, Lucinda and Gerald were declaring their love for each other. There was a quick sex scene and the book was basically over. I would have liked more in the second half of the book. I realize this was a novella, but the ending left much to be desired.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review and was not obligated to leave a review.

#Pre-order Button is Here - SARA'S SONG by Sandra Edwards

Book Blurb:

**SARA’S SONG is a CRAZY FOR YOU novella featuring Sara Bronson, wife of British rock star Kirk Bronson.**

In the fall of 1984 Sara Bronson suffered the worst humiliation ever after her husband publicly claimed to the be father of another woman’s child. With the marriage over, but the press still hounding her nearly two years later, Sara leaves her native England for the States, where she’s accepted a position with a newspaper in Fireside, CA. In this small town, Sara expects to settle into a quiet, no-chance-to-be-recognized-here lifestyle. Then she’s saved, literally, by an oh-so-sexy firefighter.

Clay Darlington has lived his whole if in Fireside, save those few years at USC and his short stint in the NFL. But that was a long time ago. Ten years. He’s put all that behind him, and is now enjoying a quiet life as a firefighter back in his hometown.

Sara and Clay were destined to meet. Will things finally go their way, or will fate once again ruin their chances for happiness? 

Only .99 - PRE-ORDER your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/Saras-Song-Crazy-Novella-ebook/dp/B00ELV01B2/ref=twoen-20

Be sure to check out other books from best-selling author Sandra Edwards:

Review: ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE & SEDUCTION by Beverley Kendall

2 of 5 stars

This is the first story I've read by Ms. Kendall, and I have to say that I was disappointed in it. It is the story of Miss Elizabeth Smith and her encounter with Viscount Derek Creswell. When they are caught in the garden sharing a passionate kiss by the ton's worst gossip, Elizabeth blurts out that they are engaged. It's the only thing she can think of to save her reputation. Thus begins her first lie in the story. I love Regency romances, but this one didn't always seem to follow the rules of the period. I don't believe it would have been proper for a young lady to go for a carriage ride with a gentlemen she's just met without an escort, especially not in a closed carriage, but I could be wrong about this.

I didn't make any connection with Elizabeth's character. She didn't come across as the naive virgin she was supposed to be and Derek's character was downright mean. He goes to extraordinary lengths to embarrass and humiliate her and Elizabeth doesn't take offense. She also seems powerless to control her own lust when she's around him, certainly not the actions of a proper young lady of the period. This was not a sweet romance between two people who start off on the wrong foot, but one of manipulation and deception. I was also disappointed when the book ended at 66% on my Kindle. I thought there would be more and not the convenient quick wrap-up in the epilogue. In the end I didn't like either Elizabeth or Derek. I'm glad I got this book for free because otherwise I would have been sorely disappointed if I had wasted anything more than my time.

Spotlight: #Contemporary #Romance LOVE ON THE BEACH

Caroline Fleming had a perfect life -- a loving husband, 2 great kids, a lovely home -- or so she thought. When her husband of 23 years announces he wants a divorce, Caroline's perfect world crumbles in an instant.

She retreats to the beach house to clear her head and heal her broken heart. She swears off men, that is, until she meets a sexy stranger running on the beach with his 2 dogs. Will Matt Sylvan be her second chance at love?

LOVE ON THE BEACH is a novella of ~21,000 words (95 pages)

Buy links:
BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-by-moonlight-debra-elizabeth/1109518044

Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Love-Beach-Contemporary-Romance-Novella/book-Sr61yELudkq-lSHJUO9gVA/page1.html?s=MDzTcbyIHkefylrR-VCxPw&r=2 

Amazon:

 

New Dark Future series

Dave and I are happy to announce that we have published the first 2 novellas in the Dark Future series.

The Path to War:

In a last attempt to turn the tide in a desperate war, General Matthew Smith of the American Freedom Fighters asks Master Samurai Kenzo and his unit of warriors to make a batch of the ultimate weapons. Memory weapons infuse its user with the skills and memories of a master warrior. But, will the cost be too high when the weapons fall into the hands of a unit of unstable augmented soldiers?

Multiple formats are available on Smashwords.

Link on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12398

The Right Path:

Abraham "Ham" Jones, a cripple, and Zia Slate, a tomboy with an attitude, find themselves unlikely partners In this post apocalyptic tale of survival. Their lives are irrevocably changed when they encounter a mysterious old man bearing gifts - a cane for Ham and a knife for Zia. But, nothing is as it seems and they must fight for their lives when it's discovered they have 2 of the legendary memory weapons.

Multiple formats are available on Smashwords.

Smashwords link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12404