Showing posts with label Barefoot Bay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barefoot Bay. Show all posts

Friday, October 21, 2016

BAREFOOT AT MIDNIGHT (BAREFOOT BAY TIMELESS #3)

Lawson Monroe is a chef without a restaurant...until his friend and mentor makes a deathbed promise to leave Law the only dive bar on Mimosa Key. Law has big plans for the Toasted Pelican until he walks directly into the luscious body and gorgeous face of Libby Chesterfield and her outrageous claim that the bar and restaurant should come to her.

When Libby learned that the man who once owned the crappiest watering hole on the island was actually her biological father, she decided the least he owed her was his unclaimed business. The old man wasn't there for her when she and her brother were growing up in Barefoot Bay, but his legacy can help her build a new future when she transforms the property into Balance, a yoga studio. The only obstacle? Her father apparently named former bad boy and current sexy silver fox Law Monroe his heir.

Law never thought he'd want anything more than the chance to make a living cooking his food for the people of Barefoot Bay...but Libby arouses an irresistible hunger in him. Battling an attraction that sizzles hotter than one of Law's cast-iron skillets and uncovering long-buried secrets with more twists than one of Libby's yoga poses, they'll have to find a way to both get what they want...especially if what they really want is each other.

Release Date: October 18, 2016
South Street Publishing
Barefoot Bay Timeless #3, Barefoot Bay Universe #17
Contemporary Romance
Review copy provided by publisher

Liza’s review:

I pretty much fell in love with Lawson "Lawless" Monroe when we met him in Barefoot at Sunset. There is just something about him that made me want to give him a hug and fix all his problems. I knew he needed a super strong woman to be his equal, and Libby Chesterfield more than meets those requirements. 

Law and Libby has some pretty amazing chemistry that goes back all the way to high school. I absolutely love the banter between them, which was basically foreplay that had gone on for years...recently months. I loved that both Law and Libby are totally flawed characters, yet totally determined how they each will turn their lives around. However, they both want the Toasted Pelican to make their individual dreams come true, Libby for a yoga studio and Law for a gastropub. I loved they both wanted to have a business that took care of others, even though they had different visions of how it needed to be done.

The chemistry had been there between Libby and Law from the first time we saw them together at their class reunion meeting, and the more time they spent together, the harder it was for either of them to keep their hands to themselves. They had some sizzling hot love scenes and their chemistry was off the charts hot. However, they had both been hurt in the past and trust seemed to be harder for them both to find, especially Libby. Both Libby and Law have family issues from the past, and I really think they got each other even more because of those issues.

I've absolutely loved each of the books in the new Barefoot Bay Timeless series, but have to say Barefoot at Midnight was my absolute favorite so far. It made me laugh out loud at time and cry at others. Any book that pulls multiple emotions from me is always a winner in my book. I highly recommend Barefoot at Midnight to all readers who love contemporary romances, and especially those who love a more mature hero and heroine.

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)

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Monday, August 01, 2016

BAREFOOT AT MOONRISE (BAREFOOT BAY TIMELESS #2)

As a firefighter, Captain Ken Cavanaugh knows his way around dangerous situations—but he'd rather run into a burning building than help plan his 25th high school reunion in Barefoot Bay. Unfortunately, it's his best chance of finally putting things right with Beth Endicott two and a half decades after they ended so badly. But the instant they see each other again, the years blow away like ashes in the heat of their combustible chemistry. For one single night, they let their incendiary passion consume them...but in the morning, they're still left with the smoldering wreckage of a relationship that ended in tragedy.

Raised under the thumb of a rich and controlling man, Beth has spent her adult years craving freedom. Now that she's finally managed to carve out an independent life, is she ready to risk her heart on the first man she ever loved—a man who blames her family for his father's death? With so much painful history between them, Beth can't see a way to have a future with Ken. But one stunning surprise will turn everything they ever believed upside down and send them straight into each other's arms.

Ken is willing to put everything on the line for the family he’s always wanted, but Beth knows the past that ruined them could flare into heartache again. It will take all her newfound courage to prove she would walk through fire for this second chance with the love of her life.

Release Date: August 1, 2016
South Street Publishing
Barefoot Bay Timeless #2
Contemporary Romance
Review copy provided by publisher

Liza's review:

I fell in love with the idea of the Barefoot Bay Timeless series when I first heard Roxanne St. Claire was writing about more mature heroes. I loved Barefoot at Sunset, the first book in the series and was so happy to see Ken and Bethany would be the couple in Barefoot at Moonrise.

Ken and Bethany have a history, as in they dated in high school and broke up after Ken’s dad died on one of Bethany’s dad’s jobsites.  After trying to avoid Ken during the entire time at their class reunion, they hooked up on the last night and changed both their lives forever.
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Ken and Beth was every bit as strong 25 years after they dated as it was when they were in high school. Yes there were some issues from their past that made a future a challenge, but I loved that Ken and Beth both seemed to be ready to work to move forward.

I loved that Beth was such an independent woman and had started her own business of renovating homes. Seriously loved how strong she was and honestly believe she could do anything she set her mind to doing. I also loved that when push came to shove, and she knew she needed help, she didn’t hesitate to call Ken. I had mad love for Ken and loved that he has known he wanted to be a firefighter since he was there when his dad died. I loved he has a natural instinct to take care of others, and loved how hard he was willing to work to have a relationship with Beth. I did dislike Beth keeping a pretty big secret from Ken about something from the past. I felt like it really was important she share the information as soon as she saw it. I also didn’t love that Ken still let his anger at Beth’s dad pretty much rule his world. I did see major growth with both characters as their story progressed, but worried these issues could be deal breakers in the end.

I honestly loved Barefoot at Moonrise pretty much from start to finish. I felt like the growth of Beth and Ken as both individuals and as a couple made this story so very strong. I’m absolutely in love with the entire Barefoot Bay Timeless series and can’t wait to read Law’s story in Barefoot at Midnight when it is released later this year.  


Rating 5 Stars (A)

Monday, June 13, 2016

BAREFOOT AT SUNSET (BAREFOOT BAY TIMELESS #1)

When widower Mark Solomon arrives in Barefoot Bay for his 30th high school reunion, he’s not quite prepared for the onslaught of memories or the attention from interested single women who’ve gathered for the annual event on the beach. He’s ready to ditch the whole thing and resume his life as an adventure-seeking world traveler until he discovers a woman sobbing on his doorstep…and has an idea.

By her own admission, advertising copywriter Emma DeWitt is jaded, jilted, and jobless, but she goes over the edge when she learns that the resort villa that was supposed to be the site of her romantic honeymoon is occupied by a single man. But when the sexy silver fox whose staying in the villa surprises her with an irresistible offer to pose as his fake fiancée, Emma sees a way to have her week in paradise and begin healing her broken heart.

Release Date: June 12, 2016
South Street Publishing
Barefoot Bay Timeless #1
Review copy provided by publisher

Liza’s Review:


I loved that Mark not only fell in love with his high school girlfriend, he still loved her years after she passed away. I grew up in a small town so totally got the whole concern from Mark that everyone would still bring up him and Julia at their reunion. I also loved that Mark still talked to Julia and listened to her advice all those years later. I also absolutely loved that Mark wanted to help Emma out as soon as he met her.

Emma is such a fun and strong character. I love that even though she had been jilted by her fiancée and lost her job, she still went to Barefoot Bay for her honeymoon. I loved that Mark and Emma connected so well from the very first moment they met. Yes Mark is one of those heroes who takes cares of everyone, but they also had an amazing attraction from the very beginning. I loved they didn't really rush into anything to quickly. Yes they were pretending to be engaged to one another, but they talked and connected on every single level. 

I loved watching Mark and Emma fall for one another. They had absolutely amazing chemistry together and I loved them as a couple. I didn't love that Mark didn't share when he learned more about Emma's ex, but understood he wanted to protect Emma. I have to admit that as Mark and Emma grew closer to each other, I loved them more and more as a couple. 

Roxanne St. Claire pulled every single emotion possible out of me while reading Barefoot at Sunset. I went from laughing out loud at times to crying like a baby at other times. I love a book that makes me feel so many different emotions. Ms. St. Claire gave me hope for second chance romance with Mark and Emma. I absolutely adored everything about Barefoot at Sunset and am anxiously awaiting the next 2 books in the Barefoot Bay Timeless series. 

5 Stars (A)

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

BAREFOOT BAY KINDLE WORLDS SPOTLIGHT

I'm super excited to spotlight the Barefoot Bay Kindle Worlds new books. I'm a huge fan of Roxanne St. Claire's Barefoot Bay series and can't wait to read all the books in her Kindle World. Even if you don't own a kindle, you can read these books using the kindle app on your phone, tablet or even your computer. 


Barefoot Bay: Second Chance at First Love (Kindle Worlds Novella)
By: Mandy Baxter


The last thing Emily Proctor wants to do is attend her ex-boyfriend, Brad’s wedding. But if she ditches the posh, destination affair, everyone will know that she’s a coward—not to mention the fact that she still isn’t over the heartbreak at being passed over for her former best friend. The only thing that could be more humiliating than going to the wedding is going alone. No way is Emily going to let that happen…

Chance McCall has been in love with Emily for as long as he can remember. She was his first love, the only girl he could never get out of his head. So when she asks him to attend her loser ex’s wedding and pose as her fiancé, he’s more than willing to play the part. The beautiful resort at Barefoot Bay is the perfect place to charm and romance her. But when he realizes that Emily isn’t over Brad—and that Brad might not be over Emily—Chance has no choice but to step up his game or miss out on a second chance at his first love…

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1SdYqTE

Barefoot Bay: When You Touch Me (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Marilyn Baxter

A woman whose touch can heal. A man who doesn't want to believe.

Family woes bring Jillian Logan home to Mimosa Key, but she faces more trouble in her new job as a massage therapist at the Casa Blanca Resort in Barefoot Bay. Right away she’s given a special assignment: a wounded soldier who is a good-looking player with sex appeal and who threatens to throw her delicately balanced life off-kilter. Sam Hartman, AKA Hart Throb, views the beach as just another sandbox all too reminiscent of the hellhole where he was injured. And the alternative therapies that Jillian offers him? He considers them pure voodoo. He would rather move their relationship off the massage table and into his bed, but as much as he wants her touch, it forces him to face the demons that still haunt him. Can the heat of their unlikely connection heal them both?

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1W7R6hl

Barefoot Bay: Perfect Mismatch (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: EmKay Connor

How does a wealthy, overworked CFO at a Fortune 500 company find a man when every guy she's dated is more interested in positions and power than in her? Cue the violins for an Italian pizzeria owner from Philly with a track record of dating disasters and a real desire for love. Both apply to PERFECT MATCH, a TV reality show advertising cutting edge technology to pair up ideal mates. Matches so perfect, the show guarantees a wedding before the weekend is over.

But when Elizabeth Ellis and Val Corelli arrive at Barefoot Bay to star in the show's premiere episode, they discover the producers' idea of a perfect match is a lot different from their own.

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1W7Rexe

Barefoot Bay: The Billionaire's Convenient Secret (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Leigh Duncan

His secret might save the Super Min, but will the truth cost him his heart?

Tasked to bring a group of mom-and-pop convenience stores under one corporate umbrella, willowy blonde Charlotte Oak seizes the opportunity to secure her future...by any means necessary. But the hunky clerk who refuses to sell the Super Min to her not only blocks Charlie’s path to success, he forces her to take a good, hard look at herself. And she doesn’t like what she sees. Self-made billionaire Josh McLean does, though. When the golden-haired beauty struts into his Aunt Charity's Super Min, Josh wants nothing more than to wine and dine the newcomer like only the head of a Fortune 500 company can...until he discovers Charlie’s real purpose in coming to Barefoot Bay will destroy the heart and soul of Mimosa Key.

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1MAeJ0e

Barefoot Bay: Hold On To Forever (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Maria Geraci

HOT, RICH, AND POWERFUL MEETS HIS MATCH AT A DESTINATION WEDDING IN BAREFOOT BAY

Jack Martinez has the world at his feet. Heir to Florida's most lucrative personal injury law firm, women love him and insurance companies quake at the mention of his name. But Jack harbors a secret wish. He wants to start a small practice of his own, away from the limelight, and he's counting on his younger brother to finish law school and take his place at their parents' firm.

Felicity Reed wants to save her family's dying PR company. Landing a big client like Jack would be a dream come true, but she's made a pitch and he's already shot her down. Which makes it awkward when her baby sister and Jack's younger brother decide to do a destination wedding at the Casa Blanca Resort in Mimosa Key.

When the soon-to-be newlyweds announce that they're deferring law school, Jack offers Felicity a deal; help him convince the young couple to stick to their original plan and he'll give her PR firm a slice of his business. Which seems easy enough until Felicity finds herself actually falling for the arrogant ambulance chaser. Now she's going to have to make a choice between family loyalty or a chance on a forever love.

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1W7Rr3q

Barefoot Bay: Silhouettes on the Sand (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Chris Keniston

In Mimosa Key for his brother Naughty Nate's wedding, Chase Ivory has a plan to avoid his eccentric grandfather's matchmaking—hire someone to be his date for the week. A beautiful and ditzy actress with no strings, and no commitments is just the ticket for no complications.

Military nurse Lt. Cassandra "CJ" Lawson has seen too much. All she wants is quiet family time with her sister. Except, when her sister leaves town for a part in movie, CJ is left filling in for one little job—cozying up to a wealthy jetsetting billionaire.

What happens when simple and uncomplicated, becomes anything but?

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1W7Rzjw

Barefoot Bay: Wild on the Rocks (Kindle Worlds)

By: Kiersten Hallie Krum

Wild on the Road

Driven by wanderlust and insatiable curiosity, Quinn Forrester views every new gig for her mixologist business as another chance for adventure. Until the night she wanders down the wrong hallway and witnesses a mob murder. After a week on the run, lack of funds and few options land Quinn in Barefoot Bay where she takes a job tending bar at the swanky Casa Blanca resort…and hopes no wise guys show up to make her sleep with the fishes. But nothing whacks a low profile like having your Navy SEAL ex-husband walk through the door—especially when he’s the love of your life you left behind.

Wild on the Beach

Discovering his restless ex-wife at Casa Blanca—and still going by his name—is enough to drive Lieutenant Commander Jasper McQueen wild. When she ran out on their marriage, Quinn left him a broken man. Now with his career in jeopardy and his sexy ex-wife at hand, Jasper is ready to chuck responsibility and submerse himself in a hedonistic affair—all sex, zero emotions—with the woman he won’t forgive and can never forget. And this time, when they’re done, it’ll be Jasper who does the leaving.

Wild on the Rocks

But a mob enforcer has tracked Quinn to Barefoot Bay. With her days numbered, Jasper may be her only shot at living through the night—if Quinn can get him to believe in her one last time.

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1SmdCng

Barefoot Bay: Desire on Deadline (Kindle Worlds)

By: Lucy Lakestone

Rival reporters, a dangerous story, a forbidden attraction ...

Ambitious reporter Roz Melander can’t return to her big-city career until she saves the struggling Florida newspaper her family founded. But rescuing the Mimosa Gazette won’t be easy with handsome nemesis Alden Knox in her way. Cynical after working in the tabloids and haunted by an old mistake, he’s starting over at the upstart Times, covering the glitterati streaming to the island’s Barefoot Bay resort. When a fishing boat blows up in the Gulf of Mexico with a famous actor on board, both scramble to get the scoop on why. Roz is in it for the news, and Alden’s in it for the gossip — but someone will go to great lengths to stop either of them from finding out. As they chase clues, they face another obstacle: their simmering attraction. Working together against a dangerous enemy might be the only way to survive, but can they get the stories they need when what they really want is each other?

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1Wy3o2X

Barefoot Bay: Treasure in the Sand (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Jill Monroe

Molly Waiter grew up on the fantastical stories of sunken ships, pirates and lost treasure. As guardians of lost Le CÅ“ur Surveillé – the Guarded Heart – each young Waiter is warned of the curse: the one who possesses the Guarded Heart will never find happiness in love. Fine with Molly! Ever since the hurricane that tore through Mimosa Key, she’s been off love and on the lookout for cash.

Bad boy adventurer Cooper Overton has been hiding a big secret – he has half the map leading to Le CÅ“ur Surveillé. He’s determined to have Molly’s half, too, to save his tanking career. When the sexy beauty turns him down flat, he decides to heat things up – with seduction.

Molly’s determined to resist the gorgeous modern day buccaneer. She wants all or nothing, and no sexy usurper is going to horn in on her family’s two-centuries long quest. But how does she get the map from the man whose touch she can’t forget? Will she become one more Waiter to lose her heart? Or is Cooper her chance to find the jewel and break the curse?

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1SdYPFU

Barefoot Bay: Castle in the Sand (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Jeannie Moon

Josie DeMarco moved to Mimosa Key three years ago to escape the scandalous heartbreak that destroyed her life. She has a job and friends she loves on the idyllic island off the coast of Florida, but her world is turned upside down when Tony Granville seeks her help to escape the relentless paparazzi stalking him.

As Prince Anton Edward, heir to the throne of a small European nation, Tony can’t lead a normal life with the responsibilities of his title, and the constant scrutiny of his father, King Edward, hanging over him. But when Tony is back with Josie, the only woman he’s ever loved, he realizes he’s willing to give up his crown to be with her. What he doesn’t know is if she would give up the life she’s made for herself to be with him.

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Barefoot Bay: Trouble in Paradise (Kindle Worlds Novella)

By: Fiona Roarke

Can Barefoot Bay work its magic when there's trouble in paradise?

Sexy, single hunk JD Macalister never expected to fall so hard or so fast. He's been burned by love—and a long-distance relationship—before and swore he'd never get hurt again. But the blonde beauty in the jade-green dress he meets at a friend's wedding isn't going anywhere. Especially not out of his arms.


Samantha Duke can't take her eyes off the tall, dark and dangerous-looking man she spotted the moment she walked down the aisle. Their instant connection dazzles her. And once he reels her into his grasp, she knows one night—or a hundred nights—will never be enough. But that's all the time they have, one hundred nights before she leaves JD behind.

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