Review: Her Surprise Engagement by Ashlee Mallory

Author: Ashlee Mallory

Publisher: Entangled Bliss

Series: The Sorenson Family Series

Release Date: June 19, 2017

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Blurb: 

Single mom Daisy Sorensen doesn’t believe in fairytale endings—at least not for her. All she wants is to enjoy a much-needed, stress-free family vacation at a friend’s Lake Tahoe home. So of course everything that can go wrong does. Including a gorgeous man and his daughter showing up in the middle of the night.

Soon-to-be Governor Jack Harrison has had a crazy week, but he’s sure nothing can top arriving to find a bathrobe-clad, beautiful stranger in the home he’s staying in for the week. He’s wrong. When things spiral out of control the next morning, Jack makes Daisy an offer she can’t refuse. She’ll pretend to be his fiancée and he’ll help her open the bakery she’s been dreaming about.

But in between late-night campfires and days on the lake, Jack finds himself falling for the strong, stubborn woman for real.

Each book in the Sorensen Family series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Her Backup Boyfriend
Book #2 Her Accidental Husband
Book #3 The Playboy's Proposal
Book #4 Her Surprise Engagement

Buy Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071W5HLN8

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-surprise-engagement-ashlee-mallory/1126480576?ean=9781640631526

Add it to your Goodreads Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35047432-her-surprise-engagement

About the Author:

Ashlee Mallory is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and thrillers. She currently resides in Utah with her husband and two kids. She aspires to one day include running, hiking and traveling to exotic destinations in her list of things she enjoys, but currently settles for enjoying a good book and a glass of wine from the comfort of her couch.

Keep up with all upcoming releases by joining her Newsletter at http://bit.ly/1lPwwE3 for updates and giveaways!

Find her online:

Website: http://www.ashleemallory.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleeMalloryAuthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleeMallory

My Review:

When I heard about this book I knew I had to read it. I'd just gotten back from a trip to California and had stopped by Lake Tahoe to show my kids how beautiful and magical it was. So when I saw it was a romance set at Tahoe I was totally hooked. I related to this book on so many levels. First of all, the characters are from Utah which is where I live, and next, it's about a single mom with three kids. Until recently I was a single mom with four kids. I found this great guy who swept me off my feet and helped me out just like in the book. 

Swoon. Jack Hamilton was such an amazing character. Handsome, successful, kind-hearted, generous, and the future governor of Utah? That was just SUPER hot. He was the perfect Prince Charming and she was his Cinderella. 

Daisy was a strong, independent woman, who'd lost everything because of a cheating, loser ex. I couldn't help but feel for her. I totally related to the guilt she felt for marrying him in the first place. So it made sense that she was so hesitant to jump into a relationship with Jack despite the chemistry and the feeling of it just being right. I felt a little frustrated that Daisy wasn't more accepting of his generosity in the book, but as I read further I understood the flaws of each character and why they made the choices that caused them to experience some bumps in their relationship. It was beautiful to read about their growth and their realization of how they needed to change.  

I loved this book so much. It was incredibly hard to put down and made for a great weekend read. My husband had to put up with a lot of giggling and squealing from me as I read. But that's how you know it's a good one, right? 

*Five Stars*

New Release and Review: The Nanny Arrangement by Rachel Harris

Title: The Nanny Arrangement

Series: Country Blues #2

Author: Rachel Harris

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Entangled Bliss

Released: May 22, 2017

Blurb: 

Soft-spoken and shy Hannah Fisher is determined to make the man she’s loved her entire life finally see her as a woman. With the help of a makeover, a new mission—Operation Find My Happy—and the convenient forced proximity of a tour bus, she vows to win her best friend Deacon’s heart.

Former bad boy and current fiddle player Deacon Latrell has the world at his fingertips: a new gig with a famous band, plus his best friend on tour as his son’s nanny. Life couldn’t get much sweeter. Now if only he could stop imagining kissing the daylights out of his childhood BFF…

With one friend set on pushing the boundaries and the other afraid to rock the boat, one thing’s for certain—their story would make one heck of a country song. 

Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NKWD4K/

Add it to Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29561320-the-nanny-arrangement

About the Author: 

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings, witty banter, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books…and kissing. Lots of kissing.

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/olH75

Website: www.RachelHarrisWrites.com

Reader's Group, The Flirt Squad: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Flirt...

Review:

I loved this book from page one. The moment I opened it on my kindle I knew it would be fabulous, and Rachel Harris didn't disappoint. Hannah and Deacon were easy to love immediately and their chemistry jumped from nearly every page. This book had me squealing and laughing so loud that kids would come into the room to ask what was so funny. But, since it was about Deacon's reaction to Hannah holding up lingerie or some other version of naughtiness I couldn't exactly explain it to them. It's been a long time since I've read a book this good. The story had themes of self-worth and family that spoke to me deeply. I loved it that I could be so entertained and touched at the same time. When I finished the read, I just wanted to snuggle up to my husband and share some of the glow the book left with me.

Rachel's tone is warm and genuine. I always feel like I'm hanging out with my best friend when I read her books. This story has the perfect amount of spice without being too graphic, but enough naughtiness to keep me giggling throughout the read. Ahh what heaven this read was. Please, Rachel, please bring us more like this. 

**Five Stars**

Review: Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris

As a member of Rachel Harris' street team, Flirt Squad, I figured it was about time to read her Adult Contemporary books. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for a review. My review comes from my own thoughts and opinions and is in no way influenced by the author.

Title: Taste the Heat

Series: Love and Games #1

Author: Rachel Harris

Published: July 8, 2013 by Entangled: Bliss

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Blurb:

One sexy fire captain. One Cajun chef, One combustible kitchen…

When chef Colby Robicheaux returned home to New Orleans to save her family restaurant, the last person she expected to reconnect with was her brother’s best friend and her childhood crush. As tempting as a sugar-coated beignet, Jason is one dish she doesn’t want to taste. Colby is counting down the days till she can leave the place where her distrust of love and commitment originated and go back to Vegas. 

Fire captain Jason Landry isn’t looking for love, either. He knows he should focus on finding the perfect mother for his daughter, but when he first sees Colby, all grown up and gorgeous, he can’t help but be drawn to her. And when she suggests a no-strings-attached fling, Jason doesn’t want to say no. 

As their relationship grows more intense, Colby finds that Jason isn’t as easy to leave behind as she thought. Could turning up the heat on something real be worth the possibility of getting burned?

Review:

I picked this book up late one night thinking I'd check it out. I had no idea what it was about other than a romance about cooking in Louisiana, but I'm a HUGE Rachel Harris fan so I knew it would be good. I just didn't realize it would be THIS good. Next thing I know I'm absolutely sucked in. I was completely addicted to the idea of Colby's childhood crush checking her out without realizing who she was. Now that's my kind of story! There's something about the way Rachel writes that speaks to me like my best friend is telling me a story.

Colby is a strong, but troubled main character. I love her broken past and what an incredibly hard worker she is. I really felt her inadequacy as a potential mom. I still feel that way all the time, and I have four kids!

I totally love Jason, what a good dad he is, and how much he loves and honors his wife who passed away. My favorite character is by far Emma, Jason's daughter. She's bright, funny, talented, bubbly, and driven. She's pretty much the perfect 12 yr old kid. It broke my heart that she had such a rough childhood.

Watching Colby and Jason grow closer was an absolute delight! I highly recommend Taste the Heat to anyone who enjoys a good romance and I'll will most definitely be reading the next books in the series. Well done, Rachel Harris! You rock my world!

Content: Some sexual content, fade to black

My Rating:

About Rachel Harris:

Author of fun & flirty romance about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings and strong families are a staple of all my books...and kissing. Lots of kissing. 

I homeschool my two beautiful girls and watch countless hours of reality television with my amazing husband. I write YA, NA, and Adult romance and LOVE talking with readers!