Title: Meant To Be Mine
Author: Lisa Marie Perry
Publisher: Forever
Series: Guilty Pleasures # 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Meant To Be Mine" by Lisa Marie Perry

My Thoughts....

This first series of Guilty Pleasures...."Meant To Be Mine" was a wonderful read with its beautiful setting in Eaves, Massachusetts. The story was a sweet contemporary romance story that featured Sofia Mercer and Burke Wolf who had been childhood friends. I found the story will start with Sofia being at her Aunt Luz's funeral that will take you to the end giving the reader quite a interesting story where there will be a lots of 'secrets of the past, feelings, fears along with some self discovery, redemption, forgiveness and love' that will come out.

About The Story.....

We find that Eaves wasn't a new place for Sofia for she had grew up there with her parents, Aunt Luz and her friend Burke. However, Sofia a been a sickly child that dealt with heart problems and suddenly she [at 17] and her father had moved leaving Eaves far behind [due to be run out of town]. Now, [at 31] she had lived in NY with her best friend Josie and it was after funeral Sofia learns that she was her Aunt's beneficiary getting [her Aunt's 'erotic novelty boutique' & her dog named Tish]and left with a decision to make in what to do .... live in NY or Eaves, Cape Cod? As the story continues Sofia has come into contact with her old friend Burke but were they still friends after what had happened in the end when she had left Eaves? This interesting and compelling story really keeps on moving and we learn a lots of what all had happened previously in this emotional story where truly Sofia and Burke had gone through quite a lot in their life as children there in Eaves. Be ready for a little bit of from laughter and happiness, fighting and even some 'crazy hot sex' that will be all in this captivating read.

This author really knows how to keep the readers attention turning the pages as we will see how
love was so hard for these two people. Feeling the love that Burke had for Sofia was off the chart. Seeing how much he went through ....all of the pain...well I will stop here so I won't spoil it for you. It was indeed a good read of how we see the characters...Sofia, Burke along with [Caro, Joss, Bautista] to name a few secondary characters were able to come together and help each other when it was needed, being well portrayed and even believable giving the readers one heck of a good read. Will these two get a new start in life and love as their second chance comes together with all of its twist and turns after their past?

You definitely have to pick up this heart warming novel... 'Meant To Be Mine' to see if these two Sofia and Burke will get their HEA? Would I recommend?

I LOVED IT!

I will be definitely looking to read the second book!

This ARC was given by the publisher and NetGallery in exchange for a honest opinion of this read.

Perry has penned a luscious romance of two controlling personalities who learn being blind-sided isn’t a bad thing, sometimes the best surprises come out of it. Gabby has no regrets about her past and has worked hard to achieve her dreams. She is a perfectionist and controlling. The steadfast rules she lives by puts her in a quandary as her heart and head does battle once she meets Geoffrey. Geoffrey is all alpha male but once he makes up his mind to pursue Gabby he learns what is necessary to get her to trust him. His patience and magnetism allows Gabby to figure out how to pursue their relationship. I thought a couple of the scene transitions could have been smoother and vague references to past incidents slowed the flow but the couple’s personalities and antics quickly pulled me back into the storyline. The initial meeting between Gabby and Geoffrey is one of the best and hottest sexual tension scenes I have read. And all of their intimate scenes that follow sizzle and burn up the pages.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS is the second book in the California Desert Dream continuity has the connecting theme revolving around the mysterious mishaps at the posh Belleza Resort and Spa and the three best friends female executives. Gabby has to deal with kitchen accidents while ensuring that Gabriel considers hosting events at the resort. The ambiance of the resort and diverse characters provide the necessary background to move the storyline along. The ending preps the reader for the final book in this trilogy.

Overall HOT SUMMER NIGHTS is a delicious story as the readers watch the couple negotiate their pasts and indulge in a charmingly sensuous journey to their happily-ever-after.

Title: Hot Summer Nights
Author: Lisa Marie Perry
Publisher: Harlequin Kimani
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Hot Summer Nights" by Lisa Marie Perry

What I liked about this novel...

Wow, what a well written story that this author gives the readers. I found this story was somewhat predictable however there will be some twist and turns that will really will have the reader do on the edge of your seat wondering what is coming next. I found "Hot Summer Nights" a contemporary romance about [Gabrielle]Gabby and Geoffrey. I loved how this author brings these two people together..with Geoffrey thinking Gabby was a waitress instead of an executive chef of this resort. Now why was that? With Gabby trying to do it all but will she be ready for what Geoffrey wants to offer her? What was it about Gabby that Geoffrey was so intrigued with? Will she be able to handle these feelings that she has for Geoffrey or will she keep herself in the shell that she seems to have been in for quite a while? I found the characters in this read were for the most part well developed, defined and believable giving the reader a interesting read. Truly friends like Gabby has with Robyn, and Kimberly really added to this wonderful story and I will not forget the some of the staff employees. I will say I didn't care for Gabby's family at all and that is all I have to say about that!

By the time I got to the ending of this read I was however left wondering is there more to come of this story especially after the strange phone call that was received? Well, I guess we will just have to wait and see!

Book Description....

"The night that changed everything…

After being dumped by her fiancé and losing her shot at TV stardom, Bindi Paxton just wants to get out of town. But there's no escaping the past—not even on the beautiful Seychelles Islands. And when her attraction to former Las Vegas Slayers heir Santino Franco culminates in a night of sizzling passion, she has to fight her feelings for a man who could hurt her deeper than any other has before.

Santino came to the islands to find the man responsible for the injury that ended his pro-football career. Ending up in bed with Bindi is a mistake they both regret. Except he now needs her help to find his fugitive father. And—heaven help him—he's starting to fall for the stunning Sin City reporter. He can't change their history…but he'd give anything for one more night, and maybe forever, in her arms."

Title: Mine Tonight
Author: Lisa Marie Perry
Publisher: Harlequin Kimani
Series: The Blue Dynasty # 4
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Mine Tonight" by Lisa Marie Perry

"What I enjoyed from this read...

This turned out to be a very interesting story of Bindi Paxton and Santino Franco who learn get a good lesson in trusting each other. I will say to truly understand what all has gone on in this story I would suggest you read all the previous series of 'The Blue Dynasty 1-3.' With saying that we find Bindi a reporter has been dumped by her finance (Santino's father) and tries to escape it all by going to the Seychelles Islands only Santino Franco is in the need of answers to finding his father so this is where this story gets interesting. What will happen when these two meet up is somewhat predictable however, there will be some twist and turns that will be presented making "Mine Today" a captivating story with both of these main characters who have been battered having to face their past in order to get on with their future. I found for the most parts of this novel all of the characters especially some from the other series well developed, well portrayed and believable giving the reader a well written story.

What I especially liked about this read....

I liked how this author presented Bindi who had a very complicated life was able to finally come out of that hold her father had on her. I often wondered what made her tick then finding out about what had happened to her at a early age did make the read a little more understandable as to why she was steered to older men. However, having meet having met Santino would this be a life changing experience for Bindi?

In the end what will happen as Bindi and Santino let each other into their life? Will there be any redemption for these two in this story? This is where I say to find out the answer to these questions and more you must pick up "Mine Today" to see how this author presents such a wonderful good read to the readers. It will be a very intriguing read in the end!