Someone to Watch Over Me

Someone to Watch Over Me by Judith McNaught

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Goodreads.com Description:

“Leigh Kendall reveled in her stellar Broadway acting career and in her marriage to Logan Manning, scion of an old New York family. When her husband finds the perfect mountain property for their dream house, he decides to surprise Leigh with her first view of the site. Driving upstate on a winter's night, Leigh is run off the road in the midst of a blinding blizzard. When she awakes in the local hospital, seriously injured, the police inform her that her husband has mysteriously disappeared, and Leigh, although obviously distraught, becomes the focus of their suspicions. The more she discovers about her husband and his business affairs, the less she realizes she knew about Logan Manning. Now, Leigh is heading deeper and deeper into unknown territory... where friends and enemies are impossible to distinguish, and where the truth becomes the most terrifying.”

My Thoughts

I like McNaught more when she is fully in the romance genre. This book felt foreign to her normal voice. It reminded me more of Danielle Steele-style--more of a drama/mystery with a little romance thrown in.

Overall, it was decent, but I didn’t love it.

Jack

Jack by Juliana Stone

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“Jack Simon’s road to the White House has been a smooth one until a night with the notorious Donovan James becomes a roadblock he can’t escape. Suddenly he’s America’s number one story and it has nothing to do with politics. Jack’s tangled with this woman before and knows they’re no good together because the only thing they're good for is a four letter word…hurt. He should get on with his life and concentrate on his job. But that’s hard to do when the one thing standing in his way, is the one thing he wants the most…

Donovan James, international singing sensation, has made a living singing songs about heartache and pain, two things she grew up on. But it’s time to set down some roots and the only man she wants is a man she’s all wrong for. A man she’s never stopped loving—Jack Simon. They’d had it all once, until they didn’t. And yet she can’t help but wonder if a second shot together just might be the game changer she needs. Or if old secrets can still ruin the only man she’s ever loved…”

My Thoughts:

This is Stone’s follow-up to “Tucker.” I enjoy following this family. I like the charactes and they are easy reads to pass the time!

Offside

Offside by Juliana Stone

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Goodreads.com Descriptions:

“When hockey phenom Billie-Jo Barker returns home and decides to play in the local Friday night hockey league, all hell breaks loose. Not because Billie's talent is in question, but because Billie is a woman. And though these are modern times, some of the local guys still have a problem letting a girl into their 'men's club.'

Soon, Billie is at the center of a small town battle of the sexes, with everyone choosing sides. Her sisters. The townsfolk. Her friends. And yet, the only person whose opinion she cares about doesn't seem to care much at all. Logan Forest, the man who broke her heart when she was eighteen and the man she now shares the bench with every Friday night.

She's got a lot to prove and though Billie Jo Barker scores on the ice, will this girl ever score with the man of her dreams?”

My Thoughts:

I was mixed on this one. I have really enjoyed some of Juliana Stone’s books. This one was decent, but the names were super annoying! Billie Jo, Bobbi Jo, Betty Jo...I was getting confused! And the characters were a little off for me. Not as genuine as I like.

Highland Surrender

Highland Surrender by Tracy Brogan

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“To seal a fragile truce, Fiona Sinclair’s brothers trade her in marriage to their sworn enemy. Though devastated by their betrayal, she has little choice in the matter, for if she refuses, her innocent young sister must take her place. Although the spirited Fiona is willing to sacrifice her freedom to protect her kin, she vows to never surrender her heart.

As eldest son of a clan chief, Myles Campbell is accustomed to having his own way. But when the Scottish King commands he wed a defiant Highland lass instead of the French mademoiselle who holds his heart, Myles must obey his royal duty. Meeting his bride for the first time on their wedding day, he is pleased to discover the lass is a beauty, but dismayed to learn she’d just as soon kill him as kiss him.

And thus begins an uneasy alliance.

When two such warrior spirits collide, sparks fly, igniting a fiery passion that strains against the bonds of family honor, clan loyalty—and the ultimate surrender – love.”

My Thoughts:

Ah…how I love the Scottish historical romances! This was a good one to pass the time!

Game of Love

Game of Love by Melissa Foster

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“Ellie Parker is a master at building walls around her heart. In the twenty-five years she’s been alive, Dex Remington has been the only person who has always believed in her and been there for her. But four years earlier she came to Dex seeking comfort, and then disappeared like a thief in the night, leaving him a broken man.

Dex Remington is one of the top PC game developers in the U.S. He’s handsome, smart, and numb. So damn numb that he’s not sure he’ll ever find a reason to feel again.

A chance encounter sparks intense desires in Ellie and Dex. Desires that make her want to run—and make him want to feel. A combination of lust and fear leads these young lovers down a dangerous path. Is it possible to cross a burned bridge or are they destined to be apart forever?”

My Thoughts:

Another quick romance with engaging characters. Didn’t love it…but liked it. Warm and fuzzy!

Wilde Riders

Wilde Riders by Savannah Young

My Rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“Cooper Wilde spent his entire adolescence counting the days until he could escape rural northwest New Jersey. Now at 26, he can’t believe he’s coming back. But his late father’s bar, Haymakers, is in financial trouble and his older brother, Jake, has asked for Cooper’s help.

Riley Smith, 25, is fresh out of her Ivy League MBA program and wants to make an impression on her employer, H & C Bank. Her first solo assignment is a fraud investigation on a business loan they made to Haymakers.

Even though Old Town is less than 90 minutes from New York City, Riley feels like she’s stepped into another world in this remote, one-bar town. Riley can’t wait to do her business and get back to the city as quickly as her sports car will take her…until she meets Cooper Wilde. He’s not like the other guys in this rural town and Riley feels inexplicably attracted to him.”

My Thoughts:

Initially I thought I wasn’t going to like this one, but I found it to be a nice read. A quick, happy ending romance!

Deep

Deep by Kylie Scott

My rating (out of 5 stars):

4 stars—I really liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“Positive. With two little lines on a pregnancy test, everything in Lizzy Rollins' ordinary life is about to change forever. And all because of one big mistake in Vegas with Ben Nicholson, the irresistibly sexy bass player for Stage Dive. So what if Ben's the only man she's ever met who can make her feel completely safe, cherished, and out of control with desire at the same time? Lizzy knows the gorgeous rock star isn't looking for anything more permanent than a good time, no matter how much she wishes differently.

Ben knows Lizzy is off limits. Completely and utterly. She's his best friend's little sister now, and no matter how hot the chemistry is between them, no matter how sweet and sexy she is, he's not going to go there. But when Ben is forced to keep the one girl he's always had a weakness for out of trouble in Sin City, he quickly learns that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Now he and Lizzie are connected in the deepest way possible... but will it lead to a connection of the heart?”

My Thoughts:

This was the fourth installment of the Stage Dive series. I have really enjoyed this series and am excited for what Scott is writing next. Her characters are always humorous while still being emotionally engaging and genuine. I enjoyed Lizzy and Ben’s story. Jimmy is still my favorite though!

The first book is “Lick” Check it out!