The Consequence of His Vengeance - Jenni... 3.75 - 4 stars

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, it was engrossing and filled with angst. On the other, Darius was a jerk, and it took a while to warm up to a guy whose only motivation for seeing his ex was revenge. He's going to seduce her for dumping him the day they were going to elope, when she was eighteen. Letty's rejection of Darius was an act of desperation and love; her father had just confessed to running a Ponzi scheme, and she didn't want to put Darius's dreams of starting a software company in danger.



I hated Letty's father. He emails Darius, pretending to be Letty, offering to spend the night with him for a hundred thousand dollars. Letty has been scraping by, working at a diner for the past 9 years. After her father's fall from grace, her life took a nose-dive too. People blamed Letty for cheating them out of millions just as much as they blamed her father. With little money, Letty still allows her father to move into her dingy little apartment, and she even pays all the bills after he breaks his arm. He repays her generosity by making Darius think she's a prostitute. What a selfish jerk.

After Darius uses, abuses, and throws Letty out of his home, throwing a check at her and telling her to find her own way home during the wee hours of the morning, he wasn't my favorite character, either. When he discovers that his plan for revenge ended up with Letty pregnant, he forces her to marry him. She doesn't have the money for a custody battle with the billionaire (this is the second book in less than a week with this trope!), and she's not willing to give up custody of her baby. She still has feelings for Darius, though, and warns him that once he marries her, he, too, will become a pariah among New York City's wealthy elite, he doesn't believe how poorly she has been treated since her father's fall from grace. Once a society girl, she was blamed just as much as her father for his crimes.

When I started this book, I did not think I would enjoy it. Darius is an ass at the beginning. Letty's father is a cunning conman who doesn't hesitate to use his daughter to get himself out of hot water. Letty was a passive doormat. Then about halfway through the story, Darius changed, and Letty changed, and I started turning the pages with more enthusiasm. Though it took Darius far too long to confess his feelings to Letty, I started to forgive him. Once Darius admitted that he was just as much to blame for his unhappy past, if not mostly to blame for it, he became more human, and I believed in their HEA.

A Ring for Vincenzo's Heir - Jennie Luca... DNF

This was not working for me on any level. From picking the hero's pocket to the almost plane crash, the events were not believable at all. The icing on the cake was when the heroine insisted on staying in a run down, rodent infested villa with her newborn, instead of staying in a clean hotel until repairs could be made to make her new home a safe doweling for her baby. Common sense was in short supply here. NEXT!

This is the second time I have read this book. The first time was when it first came out. I found it again and wanted to read it again. I will say the hero at first was a little to rough for me but in the end it all worked out! Loved it.

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Today, I am featuring Physical Thearpists. Cick here for 15 Reasons to Date a Physical Thearpist.

 

For your Reading Pleasure, here are some great Romance Novels with Physical Thearpist in the lead. My lists are never in any particular order. Enjoy! 

 

1. Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

 

Mixed martial arts fighter Reid Andrews's chance to reclaim his title as light heavyweight champ is shattered when he's injured only months before the rematch. To make sure he's healed in time, his trainer sends him to recuperate under a professional's care--Reid's best friend's little sister, all grown up.

Disorganized and bookish Lucie Miller needs some professional help of her own. She'd do anything to catch the eye of a doctor she's crushed on for years, so when Reid offers seduction lessons in exchange for 24/7 conditioning for the biggest fight of his career, Lucie jumps at the chance. 

Soon Reid finds himself in the fight of his life...winning Lucie's heart before she gives it to someone else.

 

2. Feels So Right by Isabel Sharpe

 

Therapy Notes:
Patient is in pain, uncommunicative.
Must work on acceptance of injury, as well as standard treatment for L4-L5 disc rupture. 
Seriously sexy guy.
Must think unsexy thoughts…

Former triathlete Colin Russo is a physical therapist's nightmare. Sidelined—possibly for good—with an injury, he's angry, impatient and a serious pain in Demi Anderson's side. The worst part? The man is hotter than a heat wave in July, and it's all Demi can do to keep her hands from straying where they shouldn't!

But sex is forbidden between therapist and patient. Worse still, every professional stroke of Demi's hands makes the situation—and Colin—hotter. And with every touch, they're coming that much closer to giving in….

 

3. Ahead in the Heat by Lorelie Brown

 

Sean Westin finds himself on the beaches of San Sebastian as he recovers from a bad break. But he’ll need more than sand and swells to heal his heart....

The surfing World Championship Tour is under way, and Sean Westin is desperate to make his mark—until a stupid display of machismo in Bali leaves his shoulder busted. He has six weeks to get back on the waves or he may be looking at the end of his career.

Annie Baxter is the best physical therapist in the business, and she knows it. After almost joining the pro circuit herself, she’s wary of working with big stars and their huge egos. But Sean is making her an incredible offer—full funding for her after-school skate center for underprivileged kids—and she’s finding him hard to resist....

As intense therapy sessions turn into passionate intimacy, Sean unleashes a wild side of Annie that she’s suppressed for years. Only, Sean’s keeping secrets, and when his hidden history comes to the surface, everything—even Annie—might get torn away.

 

4. Someday Soon by Debbie Macomber

 

Opposite Attract

Cain had chosen his lifestyle. He thrived on the challenge. No drug, he told himself, could produce the physical or emotional high of a successfully completed mission. No drug and no woman.

 

Then why was he standing on a cold San Francisco pier like a lovelorn teenager, hoping for a glimpse of Linette Collins?

 

And then he saw her. For a moment it felt as if someone had hit him against the back of his head. He went stock-still.

 

She stood in line at a fish and chips place. The wind whipped her hair about her face and she lifted a finger to wrap a thick strand of dark hair behind her ear.

 

The smart thing to do was to turn around, and walk away as fast as his feet would carry him. He'd gotten what he wanted. One last look at her. His curiosity should be satisfied.

But even as his mind formulated the thought, Cain knew that just seeing Linette again wasn't enough.

 

5. Dream Runner by Gail McFarland

 

Ever since she was a child, Marlea Kellogg has had one dream: to win Olympic gold. A lifelong runner, Marlea sets her sights on the 400-meter dash, and is at the top of her game when she is terribly injured in an automobile accident. Now Marlea is faced with the very real possibility of losing her dream just when it is within her grasp.AJ Yarborough has lost his NFL career following a knee injury, but luckily he had a career to fall back on: physical therapy. When he meets Marlea, he tries to heal not only her body, but her spirit as well. Join Marlea and AJ as they discover that love is the greatest healer of all.

 

6. Woodrose Mountain by RaeAnne Thayne

 

Evie Blanchard was at the top of her field in the city of angels. But when an emotional year forces her to walk away from her job as a physical therapist, she moves from Los Angeles to Hope's Crossing seeking a quieter life. So the last thing she needs is to get involved with the handsome, arrogant Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.

A self-made man and single dad, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehabilitation she needs…even if it means convincing Evie to move in with them. And despite her vow to keep an emotional distance, Evie can't help but be moved by Taryn's spirit, or Brodie's determination to win her help—and her heart. With laughter, courage and more than a little help from the kindhearted people of Hope's Crossing, Taryn may get the healing she deserves—and Evie and Brodie might just find a love they never knew could exist.

 

7. Out of Left Field by Morgan Kearns

 

Strike One 

Xavier is a jerk with a capital A.S.S. and he offers no apologies. If a woman is willing to give, he’ll gladly take, walking away without a backward glance. He’s not looking for commitment and the only diamond he’s interested in has three bases and a home plate. 

Strike Two 

Dr. Frances Holden knows all about fixing broken bones and taming arrogant athletes. As the Team Doctor for the Las Vegas Rockets she deals with stubborn ballplayers every day. But nobody is more stubborn than Left Fielder Matthias Xavier III. 

Strike Three 

When a shoulder injury takes Xavier out of the game, it’s Frankie’s job to get him back on the diamond. His rehab turns out to be more than either of them bargained for, and when she promises to help him face his scarred past, neither of them are prepared for the fireworks that come Out of Left Field and threaten to scorch them both. 

 

8. Nine Months to Redeem Him by Jennie Lucas

 

"This is all I can give you," he said. "Do you agree?" 

 

"Yes," I whispered, my lips brushing against his. I hardly knew what I was saying. I could think of nothing other than the darkly powerful Edward St. Cyr. I was too lost in the moment, lost in pleasure that made the world a million colors of twisting light. 

 

I gave him my body, which he wanted, and my heart, which he didn't. Had I just made the biggest mistake of my life? Maybe when he knows about our baby it will heal his wounded heart, so he can love us both…

 

9. Next To Die by Marliss Melton

 

Penny Price dreads the sound of her ringing phone. She's convinced that the person barraging her with threatening calls is a man who got away with murder--her father's. Armed with evidence but branded a target, Penny's only salvation is the playboy nextdoor--Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Joe Montgomery. The sole survivor of the worst disaster in Special Forces history, Joe has been drowning his guilt in a potent mix of alcohol and isolation. Penny refuses to indulge his behavior and a tentative friendship begins, charged with desire. But as her father's killer sets his sights on Penny, all bets are off. The killer will do anything to protect his identity and Joe fears Penny is...NEXT TO DIE.

 

10. Just One Taste by Kimberly Kincaid

 

Jesse Oliver was a medic in Afghanistan, but back home in Pine Mountain he’s happy to switch gears as the Double Shot bar’s new sous chef. When his apartment floods and his old Army buddy offers the family’s dilapidated lake house as temporary quarters, Jesse thinks a little remodeling on the creaky duplex sounds like a fair return favor. That’s before he sets eyes on the gorgeous woman moving into the other side of the cabin—and discovers she’s his buddy’s kid sister, a.k.a totally off limits.
 
Kat McMarrin has fought hard for her space, and she’s not too interested in sharing it. Of course, her job as a physical therapist means she won’t see much of Jesse, even if he’s a few thin floorboards away—unless she seeks him out. And with his sculpted body and slow-burn gaze, she might be tempted. Maybe the fixer-upper projects she has planned for the cabin will keep her mind off him. Or maybe her instincts to strip the place down will get out of hand…

 

 

Did I miss your favorite? Let me know.

 

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This is a series romance book that is just....well....HOT!  The characters are Lilley Smith, former heir to a company that competes with the one she currently works for...and yes - her boss Prince Alessandro Caetani who is quite the hothead.

 

The book starts out with him finding her hiding in his office closet trying not to let anyone see her crying.  He pulls all the information out of her for why she is upset and asks her to be his date - that night!

 

The very pages sizzle as you can tell the Prince cannot resist Lilley, even though he sure is trying at first.  He has big plans and she does not fit into them.  There are a lot of misunderstandings... this book reminded me of the good ole traditional Harlequin Romances from back in the day.  Very solid story - very alpha male.  

 

Lilley is actually a breath of fresh air in the fact that she does not take much from the Prince and lets him know when he makes her mad!  She has plans for her future too, and being his baby mama was not it.

 

The sparks are off the charts... I am talking OFF the charts!  They cannot help but kiss and touch each other at every opportunity and even though he tells her not to fall for him it is a case of famous last words.  She falls - and quickly!

 

I was proud of where the story went and how we see a humbled man come after his wife.  I hope I am not spoiling this for you by telling you this.  He has to work hard to win her back and we see a real man underneath the arrogant Prince.

 

I am not big on royal stories but this one felt real and honest and the emotions were at the surface for all of us to read and see.  I thought the author portrayed the characters like real people with real problems and I actually liked the turnout for this book.  It would make a great TV movie.