Review: The Unwanted Conti Bride (The Legendary Conti Brothers #2) by Tara Pammi (Goodreads Author)

The Unwanted Conti Bride by Tara Pammi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so looking forward to Lucas Conti’s story after meeting him in The Surprise Conti Child, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... , the 1st book in Tara Pammi’s The Legendary Conti Brothers Duet.

I certainly was not disappointed in The Unwanted Conti Bride!!! In fact, I absolutely loved this book.

Leandro & Luca Conti have become one of my favorite Italian brothers!!! I found their relationship and connection with each other fascinating and totally incredible. Leandro’s understanding of his brother’s pain was admirable.

I loved the storyline…there were so many issues involving Luca and Sophia Rossi…their past history and coming together years later.


I loved Sophia. Her commitment to her family, her drive and her vulnerabilities…her strength and her determination and the fact that she never gave up on Luca….even when things between them were bleak and seemed impossible to ever find happiness together…

Luca Conti is a tortured hero, a genius who hides his pain and darkness behind the playboy image he has cultivated.

I loved that both were able to heal each other and find true happiness together.
Their chemistry was intense, emotional and passionate.

Loved the epilogue…….I thought the role reversal of the two absolutely fantastic…..and unique.

This is one of those books I will read again.


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Review: Avoiding Amy Jackson (Infamous #2) by N.A. Alcorn (Goodreads Author)

Avoiding Amy Jackson by N.A. Alcorn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought that The Infamous Ellen James, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... book #1 in the Infamous Series by N A Alc orn was a total hilarious read but the 2nd book in this series, Avoiding Amy Jackson, Ellen’s best friend, takes funny to the MAX…………..

I couldn’t help falling in love with this character…Amy Jackson is pure lovable. In-your--face, loud, obnoxious, commitment phobic….one-night stands are what she does best…forget relationships, love, marriage and all that white picket fence thinghie……

"Amy was like a teeny, tiny drunken version of the Incredible Hulk. When she didn't get the D, she got very, very angry."

"Shes’s what one would call a total “pottie” mouth…..

But when Dr James Williams enters her life…….how will she be able to resist him….

“I want this woman. I’m the type of guy who will fight for what he wants until he gets it. I will take my time with Amy. I won’t rush her. I will continue to slowly slide myself into her life until she realizes that I belong there. And then…I won’t let her go.”

I enjoyed watching the progression of their relationship.

Also loved catching up with Ellen and Trent again and finding out what’s been going on in their lives……

There were so many hilarious and unforgettable scenes in this book….two of my fav…..Amy wanting to do a Brazilian wax and Ellen in labor and the purple dildo scene at the airport……..what a hoot!!!!
Other quotes I enjoyed…

“I’ve found that the drunker Amy gets, the louder Amy gets…and apparently the hornier she gets, too. She’s brushed her fingers along my crotch underneath the white linen table cloth more times than I can count. She’s now gazing at me with pure sexual wantonness written all over face”.

“ “Yes, Dr. Limp Dick. I think that name suits you well. Extremely well. Don’t you agree?”
“The fact that you even took the time to come up with that tells me one thing…” He pauses, obviously waiting for my stubborn pride to chime in.
“What exactly does it tell you?” I spat out, my irritation rising to new heights.
“That you’ve been thinking about me. A lot. Don’t worry, baby. I’ve been thinking about you too.” He leans in close, too close, and it feels like all of the oxygen has been sucked out of the room.

I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much …..If you are in need of a laughing boost….this one’s for you!!!

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Review: The Infamous Ellen James (Infamous, #1) by N.A. Alcorn (Goodreads Author)

The Infamous Ellen James by N.A. Alcorn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Okay, this is not a book that will win any Pulitzer Prize….but hell, it wins hands on for being such a funny read!!!

I had a smile on my face whilst reading about snarky, sassy and foul-mouth Ellen James’s life as a nurse and her problems with love!!!


Great characters, awesome and “dirty” dialogue....

"Can we finish this conversation tomorrow? I have to get ready for work."
"Sure. I can't wait to rehash how some guy refused to make boom-boom with my so-called 'drunken vagina,'" Amy rolls her eyes dramatically as she uses her fingers for air quotes.
Looks like I'm going to have my work cut out for me with this situation.

Swoony hero…..Dr Trent Hamilton…..ooh…….

“I'm falling in love with you too, sweetheart. I know you're scared, and I know the shit that dickless douchebag put you through has you doing everything in your power to never go through something like that again, but I'm not him, baby. Don't run from it. Fall with me. Be with me, Ellie. I want to give you every part of myself. I want to be the reason you wake up every day with a smile on your beautiful face. God, Ellie. You own me. You fucking have me by the balls and I don't even care.”

If you want to read something light and funny….this is the book for you!!!

Now, onto Amy’s story next!!!!

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Review: Frenched (Frenched, #1) by Melanie Harlow (Goodreads Author)

Frenched by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Frenched by Melanie Harlow (my first by this author) was an absolute treat!!
This is a light hearted, smart, funny, sexy, quirky and a deliciously romantic read.

Mia Devine, an event planner from Detroit, is dumped by her fiancée one week before the wedding. Her friends persuade her to use the honeymoon trip to Paris.

She meets sexy Lucas Fournier, music professor from NYC moonlighting at his brother’s bar in Paris and soon both are thrown together on the most fabulous adventure.

Some of the things I loved about this story:

The Paris setting – the author captures the essence of the city so beautifully. I felt as if I was back in the Paris I know and love, walking the streets, seeing the sites….tasting the wine!!!

Lucas Fournier – sexy, gorgeous…..i could continue gushing but hell, this is a man I would love to be mine!!!

The dialogue between Mia and Lucas

The story of Abelard and Heloise….just fitted in so well into the story of love!!!

The sexy scenes were pretty hot and well written.

A total “feel good” story!!!

Now, I just need to find out what happens next to these two lovable characters.

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Review: An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green (Goodreads Author)

An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Abby Green. Love her writing, her alpha heroes and endearing heroines and the fabulous settings.

An Heir to Make a Marriage has it all….the ultimate Cinderella meeting her Prince and living happily ever after!!!! It even has a character more evil than Cinderella’s stepmother……….

in fact, the hero’s grandmother puts Cruella de Ville to shame………….

Great storyline – heroine agrees to her employer’s request of seducing her grandson and in return will be able to help her sick father. But when she meets the hero, she realizes that she cannot carry out deceiving him and after spending a night with him, disappears vowing to never seeing him again. But things don’t quite work out the way we plan!!!!

I found the hero, Zac Valenti, a very likeable character.

He certainly had good reasons for breaking away from his family. Secrets, lies and betrayals…..a good reason for how damaged he was.

Rose O’Malley

I liked her a lot. She was sweet and endearing and caring and best of all, showed a backbone when it came right and wrong.

The two had great chemistry and I really wanted things to work out for them.

Loved the settings…..New York, Tuscany…….what could be better!!!

Stunning epilogue. I just love fairy-tale endings!!!

PS…I can’t believe it….this is the 20th book in the One Night with Consequences Series!!!!!

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Review: The Surprise Conti Child by Tara Pammi (Goodreads Author)

The Surprise Conti Child by Tara Pammi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am so into Italian alpha heroes...........so I was totally excited about Tara Pammi's latest offering....

Okay, I enjoyed this secret baby story....although I have to admit and say that I found Leandro Conti not so likeable at the beginning...but I warmed up to him. Same goes for Alex......

Talk about Machiavellianism.....Leandro's sly grandfather .......how he manages to win over that crafty guy is something to be admired.

Loved the epilogue and can't wait for Luca's book!!!


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Review: The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood #13) by J.R. Ward (Goodreads Author)

The Shadows by J.R. Ward
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I gave up half-way the first time I started reading this book last year. I wasn’t feeling it…..
Giving it a second chance…..maybe my state of mind is different now and also I was about to start on The Beast…..

No, second time around and still not feeling it!!!!!
Bored out of my mind!!!! Should I keep turning the pages or not???? What a struggle it was to finally arrive at THE END!!!!

I love the BDB brothers but Trez & IAm ….just not into those two. And I couldn’t care about Trez & Selena and IAm’s HEA!!!

And then let me rant and rave about all those multiple storylines!!! After a while, I lost track of what and who was going on!!!!

To end this rant of mine off…..I have loved Layla from the beginning but in this book…..she was beyond stupid!!!! And forget my love in the past for Qhuinn!!! What a twit he’s turning out to be!!!!

Okay…..so am I going to give up on this series???? Probably not …..there are so many characters that I have come to love and hopefully the next book will set my blood on fire!!!!

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