Title: Her Kind of Trouble

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: Harlequin Superromance

Publication date: April 1st, 2014

 

 

My rating: 4 of 5

(Book read from August 27th to August 28th, 2014,  from a review copy received from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange of an honest review.)

Summary:

It takes one to know one

The moment Vivian Walker spies Seth Anderson she knows they're a match made in hedonistic pleasure. And they both agree their one night together is all about fun, not forever.

Now, years later, Seth remains a favorite memory. Surely the sizzling chemistry has faded, though, right? Apparently not. Because he's still sinfully attractive, and she likes the man he is. When he suddenly becomes a full-time dad to his newborn daughter, Vivian falls hard. Yet despite the responsibilities, he's not a good bet for commitment. And she needs to guard her heart before she gets into trouble!

 

My Thoughts on the Book:

There's something quite unique when it comes to Sarah Mayberry's contemporary romances. They're fun, and heartbreaking, yet so realistic. No one can make me feel as sad as she can. I've actually forgotten that until the first tears came. I think her stories & characters have so much impact on me, because they feel so much real & realistic. And Her Kind of Trouble is another read like that.

I have to admit that at the beginning I didn't quite like both Vivian & Seth. But, they're both still searching for themselves, so I could understand them. But, when the story continued 10 years later, everything was different. Slowly, I started to like them more, to cheer them on, to laugh with them, get angry with them, and cry with them.

The story was interesting, heartbreaking, entertaining, sweet & heartwarming. The interactions & chemistry between Seth & Vivian was good, and I really enjoyed their story.

I highly recommend Her Kind of Trouble to every fan of contemporary romances, as well as Sarah Mayberry's books overall. There's a reason why I keep reading her books, and that's because she's a great author that always delivers.

 

 

Challenges: 

Summer Bookish Bingo

2014 Review Pile Reading Challenge

 

 

Title: Within Reach

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: Harlequin SuperRomance

Publication date: August 7th, 2012

ISBN: 9780373717958

(Book read from an e-copy acquired through NetGalley from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.) 

My rating: 4 of 5 

 

Summary:

Something more than friendship...

Being a single dad was never on Michael Young’s agenda. Yet with the sudden loss of his wife, that’s exactly the role he has. On his best days, he thinks he can handle it. On his worst… Luckily, family friend Angie Bartlett has his back, easily stepping in to help out. 

Lately, though, something has changed...

Michael is noticing exactly how gorgeous Angie is, and how single she is. She’s constantly in his thoughts and he feels an attraction he never expected. Does he dare disrupt the very good thing they have going? If they have a fling that goes nowhere, he stands to lose everything—including her. But if they make it work, he stands to gain everything!

 

 

My Thoughts on the Book:

 

This definitely wasn't the first book by Sarah Mayberry I've read.  I'm actually a fan of her books, and when I saw her new book on NetGalley, I knew I had to request it, so I can read it as soon as I can.

So, what did I thought about this book? It was really, really good, and I enjoyed it a lot, although it was quite heartbreaking & sad, too. Yeah, I got tears in my eyes quite often while reading this book, but even with that, it was quite a fast read. It was really heartbreaking watching how Michael & Angie coped with their loss, and how through it all they develop a close friendship, that starts to turn into something more.

 

Sarah Mayberry has written a wonderful story about losing a loved one, and going on with your life after something like that. With her words she'll wrap you up in the story & get you really connected with the characters & their emotional journey. 

 

Saying all that, this isn't a too emotional read.  It's just the perfect dose of it, and it fits the story perfectly, and I could understand both Angie & Michael, and I really liked them as characters, and of course I was hoping & cheering for their happy ending.

Also, the romance isn't quite the main story, it's more like a secondary story, I think the main one is coping with the loss of a loved one, being a friend or  a spouse, and as I've said above, I think the author has done a wonderful job at portraying that... 

So, if you enjoy contemporary books, I highly recommend Within Reach.  Also, as a fan of Sarah Mayberry, I also highly recommend her other books, too.    

 

   

Challenges:

100+ Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2012

Netgalley Knockout

Title: Hot For Him

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Series: Secret Lives of Daytime Divas, Book 3

Summary:

Working in Hollywood is always about getting to the top. Or on top, as feisty producer Claudia Dostis prefers. But when she contends with her outrageously sexy adversary, Leandro Mandalor, the stakes change.
Her charming opponent is definitely up to Claudia's challenge. He convinces her they must come together-in the office and in the bedroom. Suddenly getting on top has a whole new meaning...and leads to a new level of sensual satisfaction. But can Claudia let go of her need to succeed long enough to allow someone else to win?

 

My rating: 3 of 5

 

My thoughts on the book:

This is the last book in the Secret Lives of Daytime Divas series & I'm glad that at the beginning we see that everything the characters in the previous books wanted to achieve, they did. As for this one, it was also fun book, but definitely not as good as the previous two, but I still liked it & enjoyed it!

 

Challenges:

• 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011
• Alphabet Challenge 2011
• Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011

Title: All Over You

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Series: Secret Lives of Daytime Divas, Book 2

Summary:

Millions of women drool over soap star Mac Harrison. And scriptwriter Grace Wellington is no different-the hottie headlines all her wildest fantasies. She keeps him firmly in his place there, however, because her days have no room for such ego-driven men.
But when she and Mac are thrown together on a project, fantasy becomes blissful reality! All of her secret, naughty desires come to life under his sizzling ministrations. This is one affair to remember-and to let go of when it's over.
Too bad Mac doesn't agree. He wants to move things from just sex to true commitment. Worse, he has all the right moves to convince her real life is much better...

 

My rating: 4.5 of 5

 

My thoughts on the book:

So, this one was a re-read for me & I still loved it as much as I did the first time I read it! I loved everything about it: the story, the characters, the chemistry, and was also so much fun! Another great book by Sarah Mayberry & I highly recommend it! 

 

Challenges:

• 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011
• Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011  
• 2nds Challenge 2011
• Read Me, Baby, 1 More Time Challenge 2011

Title: Take On Me

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Series: Secret Lives of Daytime Divas, Book 1

Summary:

On prom night, Dylan Anderson caused the biggest humiliation of Sadie Post's life. Getting over her crush on him took a while, but now she's grown up and moved on. Until Dylan moves in - to her workplace, that is. Suddenly it's high school revisited - complete with her lustful thoughts about him.
But she's his boss and finally has the upper hand - she won't let her sexy fantasies change that. Too bad the tension spiking between them is so high, it's inevitable they ALL OVER YOU hit the sheets - or the nearest desk. And once they do, Dylan is better than she'd ever imagined. She promised herself to leave him begging for more - but does she really want to?

 

My rating: 4.5 of 5

 

My thoughts on the book:

I loved this book! The story was good & I loved the characters & their chemistry & their story! It was lots of fun, with lots of funny moments & I loved the characters, especially after it's known what exactly happened in high school with them! I highly recommend this book!

 

Challenges:

• 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011
• Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011 
• 1st in a Series Reading Challenge 2011 
• Alphabet Challenge 2011

Title: The Best Laid Plans

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Summary:

Boundaries. The key to how corporate lawyer Alexandra Knight manages her busy life. However, lately all her precisely drawn lines are getting blurred. Blame it on her out-of-control biological clock that is ignoring her single status and on Ethan Stone.
Because her sexy, no-strings colleague has posed an outrageous solution to her dilemma - he'll be her baby daddy. This from the guy who avoids all commitment? Okay, so they're attracted to each other. Really, really attracted. But crossing the line from coworker to co-parent with Ethan could ruin Alex for all other men. After all, when you've had the best.

 

My rating: 4 of 5

 

My thoughts on the book:

I enjoyed this book a lot! I loved the characters & I connected with them & I enjoyed their story a lot. Another great book by Sarah Mayberry & I highly recommend it!

 

Challenges:

• 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011
• Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011 

Title: Her Best Friend

Author: Sarah Mayberry

Series: More Than Friends

Summary:

What's a girl to do when she's secretly in love with a friend and he's married to someone else? She gets over it. That's what Amy Parker has done. Rather than lose her best bud Quinn Whitfield with an ill-timed, crazy confession of affection, she's taken the smart route. She's eased away from him. Just enough to get past the unrequited bits. And you know, it's working.
Until the day Quinn announces he's now single. That's right. He's single. And he wants to hang out. With her. Get reconnected the way they used to be.
Oh, this is so not good for Amy's equilibrium. Daily doses of Quinn remind her of everything she loves about him. But if he's free.and she's free.well, maybe the time has come for one of those crazy confessions.

 

My rating: 3.5 of 5

 

My thoughts on the book:

I usually love books about friends that fall in love & I enjoyed this one a lot, but not as much as some of the other books by Sarah Mayberry. It was good & fun & the characters were likable & their chemistry good. I guess I just didn't connect a lot with Amy. Maybe it's just that I found the fact that Amy have loved Quinn for 16 years a little annoying, but that's just me ;) But even with that, I enjoyed the story a lot & I loved the ending, it was sweet. I recommend it!

Challenges:

• 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011
• Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011 
• Alphabet Challenge 2011 

Summary:

Millions of women drool over soap star Mac Harrison. And scriptwriter Grace Wellington is no different - the hottie headlines all her wildest fantasies. She keeps him firmly in his place there, however, because her days have no room for such ego-driven men.
But when she and Mac are thrown together on a project, fantasy becomes blissful reality! All of her secret, naughty desires come to life under his sizzling ministrations. This is one affair to remember-and to let go of when it's over.
Too bad Mac doesn't agree. He wants to move things from just sex to true commitment. Worse, he has all the right moves to convince her real life is much better...

Finished: 8 April 2010

My rating: 4.5/5

Challenges:

• 100+ Reading Challenge 2010
• Stand Alone Reading Challenge 2010

Summary:

Somebody get some ice… it's steamy in here!
 
Spending a month as personal chef for an overindulged--and mouthwatering--man? Sophie Gallagher is so up for the challenge. She's immune to charm…or so she thinks. Because when big-screen star Lucas Grant turns up the temptation, she discovers--up close and personal--he's earned the name hottest man alive.
Sophie is fun, vivacious and couldn't be further from Lucas's bimbo bombshell type. Much to his surprise, she's captivated him. But as sizzling as they are between the sheets, once his hiatus is over, the credits will roll on this fling. Saying goodbye, however, isn't as easy as he'd thought. Will this production be The End of the Affair… or Love Actually?

Finished: 8 April 2010

My rating: 4/5

Challeges:

• 100+ Reading Challenge 2010
• Stand Alone Reading Challenge 2010