Necessary Pursuit by Mari Carr and Lila DuBois

Well, that was an amazing book.  I loved the fast paced action with the twists and turns of a Trinity Masters novel.  Oscar finally got his book and his perfect partners.  I liked that Selene made the grumpy Oscar less grumpy.  Throw in someone we thought was a villain, but isn't - he is just trying to protect his sister.  Oh my!  Along with the suspense is the e-reader melting smexy times.  They were three characters that were opposites, yet meshed so well.  Then, at the end, is the tease of where we are going next.  I can't wait!

This is one book you want to clear your afternoon for, sit back and enjoy the ride.  

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The Arrangement by Sylvia Day; Minerva Spencer; Kristin Vayden

This is an anthology with three amazing, wonderful books.  Once I started reading "Mischief and the Marquess" by Sylvia day, I did not stop reading.  I loved the characters in each of the book.  the only thing I wish is that the books were longer.

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The Duke and the Enchantress by Paullett Golden

Drake Mowbrah, the Duke of Annick, was told by his mother that he needed a wife and heir.  He woos Charlotte Trenthow.  After the wedding in the carriage on the way to his home, he finds himself in a marriage with a woman he really doesn't know.  Drake thought Charlotte was attracted to him, but what he found in the carriage was a cold woman.  

When they arrive at his home, Charlotte meets her new mother-in-law who refused to hand over control of the household and a housekeeper that thinks she is protecting the Dowager Duchess.

Eventually, Drake and Charlotte realize most of their problems are due to miscommunication.

It took me a while to write this review because the only character I remotely liked was Drake.  Charlotte was immature and self-centered.  Drake's mother was the mother-in-law from hell.  Drake and his love for music was the only thing that even remotely salvaged the book.  I kept wanting to reach in and slap both Drake and Charlotte for not communicating.

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Taming of the Rake by Victoria Vale

This is the fourth book in The Gentleman Courtesans series by Victoria Vale.  Each book is written as a standalone, however, you should start with the first book so you 

David Graham is a true lover of women.  He thoroughly enjoys being a Gentleman Courtesan.  When he has to return home after the death of his father he discovers a crumbling estate and a huge cash flow problem due to embezzlement.  Benedict offers him a contract with a widow close to his home.  Regina Hurst is a recent widow who had a miserable marriage.  When her husband was on his death bed, she wasn't even sure if she would even get her widows portion.  She hires a Courtesan so she can finally have a baby.  

I loved the relationship between David and Regina.  It is wonderful when a rake finds his true love and falls hard.  The story is fast paced and the characters are real.  I like that the characters from previous books are incorporated.  It feels like you are meeting old friends.  This book is sizzling.

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Vienna Bargain by Lila DuBois

I am sitting on the edge of my seat and can't put this book down!  It is scorching hot with characters that have a strong connection.  There are the crazy twists and turns that you know the author will give you.  You don't know what to expect next.

This book picks up where Vienna Betrayal ended.  Alena finally has gained access to intensely private billionaire Alexander Wagner and grabbed his attention.  When she is caught, she is offered to become his BDSM slave for three weeks or rot in a foreign prison.  

I was reading this book almost holding my breath until the twist at the end when I gasped and screamed that I didn't have the next book so I could continue reading.

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Vienna Betrayal by Lila DuBois

This is the first book in a trilogy, so be prepared it ends in a cliffhanger. 

I loved the intrigue and suspense in this book.  It starts slow, but moves into hot and intense.  There is a chemistry between Alexander and Alena.  Alena has been attempting to draw Alexander's attention for reasons unknown to us.  Soon, the game she is playing becomes all too real.  

I could not put this book down and can't wait for the next in the series.

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Stroke of Luck by Opan Carew

This isn't my first book by Opal Carew that I have read.  I haven't read any in a while and it didn't have the same quality as other books.  There was just too much of the story that seemed unrealistic.  Would a hotel go into a guests room and take belongings from the occupant of the room based on someone else?  

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