Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track Series)

4/5 Stars

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As a tribute to her late journalist father, Tuesday Jones is planning a career benefit, auctioning off racing memorabilia and meet-and-greets with drivers. Ex-racing star Diesel Lange has had his own brush with death, and is determined not to waste another minute of his life- especially when he meets Tuesday. He wants nothing more than to shift their romance into high gear, but he knows she's still grieving. Can Diesel do the one thing he could never do on the track and take it slow?

My Review:

I read this book a while ago but just forgot to post it. I love every book in this series. The author does an amazing job with the characters and their relations. It's a funny, sexy, quick read.

Great series.

A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker

2/5 Stars

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When the principal announces that every senior must participate in a mandatory year-long Marriage Education program, Fiona Sheehan believes that her life can't get any worse. Then she marries her "husband": jerky jock Todd, whose cheerleader girlfriend, Amanda, has had it in for Fiona since day one of second grade. Even worse? Amanda is paired with Fiona's long-term crush, Gabe. At least Fiona is doing better than her best friend, Marcie, who is paired up with the very quiet, very mysterious Johnny Mercer.
Pranks, fights, misunderstandings, and reconciliations ensue in an almost Shakespearean comedy of errors about mistaken first impressions, convoluted coupling, and hidden crushes.


My Review:

I could see how this may be a "cute" read for younger girls, but I found the main female character wicked annoying. I don't know how she calls herself a good friend. She constantly only talks about herself with her friend ignoring what's going on in her friend's life completely. The character of Todd was pretty funny in some instances.

One other thing that really annoyed me was how the main character treated a particular boy throughout the book and especially at the end of the book. It was like all of a sudden her opinion changed and she "settled" for him. Not a great message to send to young people.

Fools Gold Series by Susan Mallery

4/5 Stars

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Welcome to Fool’s Gold, California, a charming community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. There’s lots to do and plenty of people to meet, especially women. Because there’s just one tiny problem in Fool’s Gold: the men don’t seem to stick around. Maybe it’s the lure of big-city life, or maybe it’s plain old bad luck, but regardless of the reason, the problem has to be fixed, fast. And Charity Jones may be just the city planner to do it.

Charity’s nomadic childhood has left her itching to settle down, and she immediately falls in love with all the storybook town has to offer — everything, that is, except its sexiest and most famous resident, former world-class cyclist Josh Golden. With her long list of romantic disasters, she’s not about to take a chance on another bad boy, even if everyone else thinks he’s perfect just the way he is. But maybe that’s just what he needs — someone who knows the value of his flaws. Someone who knows that he’s just chasing perfect.

My Review:

This was a really cute book. The characters were well developed, and the author does a great job really bringing out the sense of humors with the characters.

Series:

Each book tied into the next introducing the different characters and their stories. The town itself seems like a really cute town with the issues that small towns have: constant gossip and constant butting into each other's lives.


Yes, each story was pretty predictable, but let's be honest. You don't read these types of books to "try and figure out what's going to happen". It's all about the easy reads and a way to escape.

Tempting (Buchanans Series #4) bySusan Mallery

3/5 Stars

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After three romantic flame-outs in a year and a restaurant career going nowhere, Dani Buchanan needs a fresh start. She goes looking for her biological father, but never expects to find a senator running for president. As his long-lost “love child,” Dani could seriously derail the election — something his handsome campaign manager Alex Canfield isn’t going to let happen. Dani isn’t about to let Alex run her life, no matter how tempting she finds him — and Alex isn’t going to allow Dani to melt his cynicism, no matter how close he has to get. The last thing either of them wants is love, especially with scandals brewing and family trouble on the way. But Dani and Alex are forced to trust each other, and when trust turns to passion, the potential for disaster is only a tabloid scandal away.

My Review:

Liked this one, too. Alex just seemed really cute. Dani is a decent character. It was interesting to see where the author took this last story in the series.

Overall, a good, quick series.

Sizzling (Buchanans Series #3) bySusan Mallery

3/5 Stars

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A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper’s just the first bad news. Reid’s grandmother Gloria’s broken hip means she needs constant care — but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm.

Lori’s never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile — and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There’s only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them — chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it’s sizzling!

My Review:

Ok, I really like Reid, too! And the character of Lori is a little spit-fire. I love how she interacts with the grandmother (Gloria). Another cute story.

Irresistible (Buchanans Series #2) bySusan Mallery

3/5 Stars

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When ex-Marine Walker Buchanan stops to help Elissa Towers change a tire, he tells himself it’s just the neighborly thing to do. And when Elissa finds herself baking him a thank-you pie, she’s just returning the favor...right?

Both of them have sworn off dating — Elissa’s determined to protect her little girl, and that means ditching her taste for dangerous men...especially former Marines with dark secrets. Walker knows that he’s not cut out for hearth and home...his own crazy family made sure of that. But the sparks won’t stop flying between them.

Now the two are struggling to keep their relationship “just friends,” but with every kiss, their rules fly out the window...

My Review:

I liked this one more so than the first. That may be because I really liked the character of Walker. The author did a great job at showing his inner struggle. The grandmother character (who was in the 1st book as well) is just evil!

Delicious (Buchanans Series #1) bySusan Mallery

3/5 Stars

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Menu

Appetizer Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town — the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson.

Entrée Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn’t need the distraction of working with her ex. She’s sworn off romance — she’s even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on… and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to a full boil!

Dessert The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal’s past could spoil everything. Maybe it’s true that too many cooks spoil the broth - or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

My Review:

Cute story. I liked the character of Penny. She was quick, and her interaction with Cal and the others had me laughing at times.