The Billionaire's Intern, Part 1 by Maisey Yates

This novel is a four part serial.  I have only received part one to review.

Addison Treffen has been groomed to be the perfect society daughter and wife. Her life has just been turned upside down when her father was murdered in front of her by a sniper.  After it had been discovered that his law firm that was supposed to help women was just a front for a prostitution ring.  Her sorority has politely told her to leave and the boyfriend to be husband that was picked for her is in Bermuda.  Her brother Addison helps her go of the grid by finding her an unpaid internship with Logan Black, CEO of Black Properties.

Maisey Yates is one of my all-time favorite Harlequin writers.  Heck, I would read anything that Maisey Yates wrote.  Though this was the first of a four part serial, I loved it and was hooked once I got past the first part.  It felt like I was starting a book in the middle.  I did find out that Addison's brother has his own book.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you

The Alpha's Hunger by Renee Rose

Ashley Bell meets the CEO of the company she works for while lying on the floor of her cubicle attempting to get rid of a migraine.  Ben Stone is instantly drawn to Ashley but he knows he can't have her because she isn't a shifter.  He has taken over his brother's company after his death (that Ben feels responsible for) but can't take over his pack.  Due to his father's actions, he carries a death threat over his head.  Since he can't have Ashley, he does the next best thing and creates a position as his personal assistant (which even he finds odd because he hates being around people).  Shortly after Ashley starts her new job, her twin sister is kidnapped and the price of her ransome is to destroy Ben.  As they work together to solve who wants to destroy Ben and who has her sister, the sparks and spankings fly.  

I will admit that one of my guilty pleasures is shifter romance.  And this novel did not disappoint.  For something I chose at random because I didn't want to read a historical, this was awesome.  I enjoyed the sexual tension between the characters and at several points in the book, I was worried that my e-reader was going to combust!  I hope that this isn't the only shifter romance that the author writes.  I would love to see more.

This novel isn't for the faint of heart.  Ben is an Alpha dominant male that likes to spank and there is plenty.

I received this novel as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Dare to Love by Carly Phillips

Ian Dare's world came crashing down when he discovered that his father had another family on the side.  Ian steps up and is the responsible older brother/father figure to his younger siblings.  He meets Riley Taylor at a family party and discovers that her best friend is his half-brother.  The sparks fly instantaneously between Ian and Riley.

I stumbled upon Dare to Love when browsing my library's e-book catalogue.  It was amazing!  Ian has been scarred by his father's betrayal to his family.  Riley has her own emotional scars and needs to learn to trust.  I loved the rebuilding of family that was starting to take place at the end.

Half way through the book, I wanted to buy it.  What I liked is the novels are reasonably priced at $3.99 at the B&N site.  And, the second novel, Dare to Desire, was free!

Simply Irresistible by Kate Pearce

Abigail Beecham and Peter Howard have been in love for several years now and Kate wants another child.  However, Abigail's husband James in the West Indies and if she were to become pregnant, Society would notice.  Abby can no longer continue to pretend and ends her relationship with Peter.  Peter's best friend, Lord Valentin Sokorvosky help Abby and Peter find their HEA.

Be warned that this novella is a continuation of Simply Sinful with characters from Simply Sexual.  If you haven't read either one, you need to before reading Simply Irresistible.  

I loved this continuation of one of my favorite novels in the series.  Abby and Peter got the HEA they deserved.  For being as short as it is, it sure packs a lot of bang.  The novella is brilliantly sexual and leaves the reader wanting more.  

I received this novella as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

Never Resist a Rake by Mia Marlowe

John Fitzhugh has recently learned that he is the heir to a marquessate and the family that ignored him for his entire life is now attempting to claim him.

Rebecca Kearsey is the daughter of a baron with a gambling problem that is quite destitute.  They are so low on the rungs of society's ladder that they can't reach the first rung.  Rebecca is kidnapped while in the market and John claims her as his prize when he wins a boxing match.  

I liked this novel as much as I liked the first in the series.  The characters are well written.  John's grandmother is hilarious.  When I was reading the novel, I was hearing Lady Violet (Downton Abbey) as her voice.  Rebecca is a sweet soul that needs a man like John.  I loved how Rebecca made John into a better person.  And, there is just enough intrigue to keep the novel flowing well.

I received this novel as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a honest review.

Never Refuse a Shiekh by Jackie Ashenden

Princess Safira has been hidden with a desert tribe since she was a young girl and her parents were killed.  There has been war for the past five years and now, is the time that Sheikh Altair is coming to claim her to be his queen to quell the unrest.  He finds an uncivilized woman that he wants to bring to his will.  Yet, in Altair, Safira sees his wild side that he has clamped down.

This was a wonderful novel full of action and intrigue.  The alpha hero has to stake his claim not only on his throne but on his woman.  For a novella, it is amazingly well developed and I didn't want it to end.  This novel can stand up to any Harlequin Sheikh novel.

I received this novel from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

True Devotion by Liora Blake

As much as I like the cover and the description and I was in the mood for a contemporary romance, I just could not read this novel.  It is not the fault of the author.  I was laughing at the description of the wedding.  I just can not read romance when it is written in first person.

So, if you like a book with humor and a feisty heroine and a hero that is totally hot, this is the novel for you.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.