Chance encounter, sizzling chemistry, and irrepressible attraction as two hearts entwine. The road to love follows many twists and turns until it explodes in Unforgettable Passion. NYT and USA Today authors have gathered beautiful love stories that range from sweet to spicy, but with the same ending that will enhance each romance. Satisfaction¿ and a happy ever after.Mimi Barbour – A Perfect … StormCynthia Cooke – Eyes Wide OpenJacquie Biggar – Tempted by Mr. WrongJen Talty – Playing with FireJoan Reeves – Old Enough to Know Better, Book 1: The Good, The Bad, and the GirlyMona Risk – To Love a HeroNatalie Ann – Chasing LovePatrice Wilton – A Hot Night in VegasTamara Ferguson – Two Hearts Under Fire
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My review for three stories in this anthology (although the cover is incorrect):
Playing with Fire by Jen Talty: Dr. Heather Holbrook, a dentist, has divorced her abusive husband and has moved to Lake George, NY. When firefighter Cade Nash returns home after his shift, he meets his new neighbor, Heather, as she is trying to start her car. Cade finds himself attracted to Heather even though she is in the one profession he fears and dislikes…a dentist. He had a traumatic visit to the dentist when he was a child and now tries to avoid them if at all possible. How could he be attracted to a dentist, well a very “hot” dentist? While Heather is trying to rely on herself, Cade is ready to protect her especially when her ex does not want to remain an ex. A wonderful, emotional and heartwarming read from Ms. Talty. She knows how to get the most out of the story and her characters!
Tempted by Mr. Wrong by Jacquie Biggar: Jason McIntyre is returning to Magnolia, S.C., but not for a family reunion but to investigate a SEC crime that might involve family members. His first love and stepsister, Tammy Jo Hawthorne, has just found her almost ex-husband, Timothy, murdered. Jason had found Tammy (T.J.) walking along the road in a rain storm, offered her a lift and was there when she found the body. Upon discovering Jason & T.J.’s affair, her father is the reason Jason left town. Is her father involved in the SEC investigation? Who murdered Timothy? Is T.J. involved in the investigation? Jason says no, but his team is not so sure. An intriguing romantic suspense story as Jason does his best to find out who is behind the murder while trying to keep T.J. safe. I have read many of Ms. Biggar’s books and I am always able to “escape” for a few hours into a great story with wonderful characters.
To Hearts Under Fire by Tamara Ferguson: Ms. Ferguson brings us Russ Quinlan’s story from “Two Hearts Unbroken”. Russ knows that he is being set up to take the blame for a mission that went wrong when Sarah was held captive and injured. Sarah is now married to Brand, an OFOSI Agent. On the run, Russ goes to Brand’s apartment for help only to find Claire Ellis, a friend of Sarah’s. Claire has her own threatening issues and has been staying in their apartment. A masked man breaks in to the apartment and when he is killed, they flee for their lives. They begin to realize that there is a traitor in their midst as someone seems to know where they are going leading to further attacks. Brand is working from his end to find out who is involved and the story comes to a head as facts are revealed for a satisfying and amazing ending. Ms. Ferguson is one of my favorite authors and her “Two Hearts” series is a must read. (by paytonpuppy)
Unforgettable Passion – Unforgettable Charmers
consists of a collection of the Unforgettable Book
# 10. This collection contains books with sweet
to spicy love encounter with many twists and
turns in their relationships. Love always has
complications that need to be overcome.
The stories are all well written with casts of
well defined, colorful, vivid and interesting
characters.
There are nine separate authors with nine
different stories all combined in this set to
bring the reader a interesting, entertaining
and enjoyable reading experiences.
The authors and their stories are as follows:
1. Mona Risk…..To Love A Hero….
….This was my favorite in the series. Great
characters with vivid descriptions plus an
interesting plotted story set in Belarus.
Belarus is still holds to the old fashion custom
that women do not belong in holding a man’s
job or to have a say in politics.
Cecile Lornier, an ambitious chemist won the
position of Program Manger of Belarus to set
up a Chemical Lab to clean the air and soil
from the aftermath of the Chernobyl fallout.
Her boss to be Major General, Sergei Fedorin
did not expect a woman especially one like
Cecile.
A very well plotted, interesting read.
2. Mimi Barbour…..A Perfect Storm ….
….This story brings two single parents into
close contact after an accident on the playground.
The accident left the boy in a wheelchair. Now both
children are expelled from school. What will happen
next between the families?
The characters are well fleshed and involved in a
trying situation.
Adding a puppy, a winter storm plus the holiday
season makes for a good enjoyable read.
3. Cynthia Cooke…..Eyes Wide Open….
….Psychic dreamer, Jessica Barnes sees the murders
of women by a serial killer who now has her in his
sights.
A Security Agent with the Phoenix Agency, Adam
LaSalle is sent to protect Jessica. But will he be able
to identify the killer and keep her safe?
Good well defined characters involved in a well plotted
story.
4. Jacquie Biggar…..Tempted by Mr. Wrong….
….This story takes us to Magnolia, SC. Jason McIntyre
is sent to investigate a SEC crime. A family member
could be involved.
Tammy Jo Hawthorne, Jason’s stepsister & first love
discovers the body of her murdered husband. Now
he needs to keep her safe plus investigate a murder
and the SEC crime. Are these two things related?
An edge of the seat romantic suspense.
5. Jen Talty…..Playing with Fire….
…We go to Lake George, New York where Dr.
Heather Holbrook has moved. She is a dentist
recently divorced from an abusive husband who
doesn’t want to lose her.
Her neighbor is firefighter, Cade Nash. He fears
dentist but is attracted to her plus wants to
protect her.
Their chemistry is undeniable. What will happen??
An entertaining read.
6. Joan Reeves……Old Enough to Know Better,
Book 1: The Good, The Bad, and the Girly ….
….Stormy Clarkson is a complicated woman.
Sean Butler, owner of Sierra Verde Winery and
former interrogator for the US Army is
determined to win her heart.
A spicy, humorous romance will entertain the
reader.
7. Natalie Ann….. Chasing Love….
….Meena Dawson runs a hair saloon. When the
hot water stops running, she turns to Troy Walker
to repair it. To repay him for helping her, she
invites him out for dinner. The magic of romance
begins!! But will Meena’s brother, Brian interfere?
A quick, enjoyable read.
8. Patrice Wilton…..A Hot Night In Vegas….
……Jennifer Martin goes to a convention in Vegas.
Her boss, Hunter Carson goes along to the convention.
There trip is to be strictly business. But will the glitzy
atmosphere change all that??
A spicy, romantic read combined with humor.
9. Tamara Ferguson…..Two Hearts Under Fire….
…..A man, Russ Quinlan being set up for a mission gone awry.
A woman, Claire Ellis hiding away from threatening issues.
Both end up at a friend’s apartment.
A break in at the apartment by a masked man who is killed.
Now both are on the run for their lives.
A traitor in their midst.
A romantic suspense to present drama, mystery and suspense
for the reader to enjoy.
Playing with Fire – Jen Talty
I really liked how both Heather and Cade and had come out of bad marriages so had an idea of distrust in a relationship, hesitation in regards to getting involved and wanting to protect their hearts. Their chemistry and playfulness keeps you hooked and needing to know they will make it together in the end. I can not wait to see who is next in the series and I may see dentists in another light … just a little though they still scare me too!
Playing with Fire: Jen Talty
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is a well written romance with well developed characters. As far as I’m concerned, Heather can’t have Cade, he belongs with me LOL. Cade and Heather’s story is not what you might call a “typical” romance, but a very light hearted chase. You can feel the connection between them, yet Cade pursuit of Heather is very gentle but done with a lot of determination. I can’t say there were a lot of twists and turns but the path to romance for these two does have it’s bumps and a ex-husband who gets in the way. Very easy to read and wonderful book to relax with preferably with a glass or two of champagne in hand.
I will post reviews for the rest as I read them
This whole anthology is an excellent read! I really liked A Perfect Storm by Mimi Barbour, To Love A Hero by Mona Risk, and Playing With Fire by Jen Talty is an absolute great read! Playing With Fire I will have to say was my favorite out of all of them! Heather just moved in next to Cade and they are both still trying to move on from their divorces. Heather is a dentist, which scares Cade due to childhood trauma. And I must admit the things he says about dentist definitely made me laugh!! Heather is still dealing with her ex and Cade is absolutely great when he shows up!! Love that scene! I also loved the way she deal’s with Cade and his fear of her profession. I loved every minute of this novella! Including all the side characters that we meet! A great read! This whole anthology was great to read but this book definitely made it for me!!
I had the opportunity to read Tempted by Mr. Wrong. Great story by Jacquie Biggar!
Jason McIntyre is back for revenge after being ran out of his home and town 10 years ago for falling in love with his step-sister. Now he’s ready to face his nightmares, reconnect with his mom and help T. J pick up the pieces after her marriage failed and her husband is murdered and if that means falling for her again then he’s okay with that too.
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
A Perfect Storm – A short story that will draw you in and give you all the warm fuzzy feelings you crave in a Christmas romance story. A great read that brings together a single mom and single dad and their children to become a happy blended family of four and two sweet puppies.
I have also read books by 8 of 9 of the other authors and really enjoy their writing. I anticipate the 9 other stories will be great as well!