Red's Romance Reviews

Em Stewart has found herself stuck in a miserable relationship, with a man who is not who she thought he was, and who continually makes her feel like she is not worthy of love and happiness. When she shows up to surprise him on his vacation, she finds herself once again on the receiving end of his abuse, and for her that is the last straw, she has finally had enough and is ready to head back home and let him go. But after a minor accident she finds herself stranded, and not sure who to call to come rescue her, so she turns to her friend, never expecting her to send Em's high school crush to be her knight in a shining armor in a tow truck... Ronan is man with a battered and bruised heart, and is in great need of someone to bring peace and happiness back into his life. He is struggling with the death of his best friend and the loss of friendship he had with two very important people in his life. His family has been trying to bring him out of his depression, but no matter what they ...

Donna MacIntyre is well known for walking on the wild side and living life on her terms without any regard for what others think of her...that is until her lawyer tells her that it's time for her to put a damper on her wild ways. Her well-to-do ex has decided to fight her for sole custody of their son, and her only hope of having a chance to keep her son is to start walking the straight and narrow, and prove that she can be the responsible mother/adult that her son needs. For the first time in her life she actually has to worry about what others think of her, and live her life according to their terms, which doesn't set well with the gutsy redhead, but she has no other choice... or does she? After sharing a heated kiss with a beautiful redhead in a library closet, Mike Solo knows he has met his match. She is gutsy, tempting as hell and has him considering the breaking his on season vow of celibacy. But after returning to town, the spicy redhead he left behind has turned herself...

Allie Logan has no interest in landing herself a man anytime soon, especially since she is still licking her wounds and trying to move on from the last man she gave her heart to a few years ago. She has more important things to do, like help keep track of her absent minded grandmother, and worrying about keeping her construction business afloat. Adding a man to the mix just really isn't in the cards for her right now, but that doesn't stop her family from continually trying to line up the suitors for her, or stop her eyes from wandering up and down the body of her charming new next door neighbor. When he recruits her to fix his roof, she had no idea he may just be the man to fix her heart too. He is all to eager to win her heart, but she isn't so ready to let the well known playboy in... Blake Dawson is a man on a mission, he is ready to turn over a new leaf, and give up his wild ways for a more respectable lifestyle. First up on his list of things to do is to fix up the ...

After spending the last ten years of her life battling her illness Bailey Moore is finally ready to live her life, and is more than ready to tap into her adventurous side, and cross a few items off of her bucket list. Starting with getting in tune with her artistic side, and paint a beautiful mural for the owners of a local ski resort. The idea of throwing herself into this project is a little overwhelming, but also very exciting for her, she has never done anything in this large of a scale, and she may have to dig deep to accomplish it, but she is totally up for the challenge. Especially after she meets the handsome ski patrol officer, who just so happens to co-own the resort...the idea of catching of working for him is more than a little inspiring! Being surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains everyday and working at the Cedar Ridge Ski Resort is the perfect way to live life according to Hudson Kincaid. He lives and breaths his work, and thoroughly enjoys what he does everyday...

Nate Riordan is a broken man who is in need of help, he is relying on pain killers to numb the pain of his injury and the loss of his friend. He has returned stateside, only to discover he doesn't really have a home to return to. He's suffering from survivors guilt and feels like he owes it to his friend to take care of his friends family, so he steps in to help, and begins to put their needs in front of his own, and ends up adding more stress to his life than he can handle. He is in need of an escape, so when another friend invites him to a veterans retreat he jumps as the chance to have a little escape, not expecting to find himself face to face with a woman from his past... Alia Drake has always had a crush on Nate, but instead of making a move for him, she let her sister have a chance with the sexy soldier, and it's something she has always regretted. So when he walks back in to her life a part of her is hoping for a second chance with him, but the other part of her, ...

Reily Martin is use to cleaning up messes that her clients leave behind, and always prepared for any challenges their unruly behavior may bring about, but her new client just maybe her hardest fix yet. When the Dallas Stars ask her to clean up the image of their bad boy goalie, she jumps at the opportunity because she thinks it will be the perfect way to not only help launch her new business and also redeem herself. But when she meets her devastatingly handsome new client, she is left wondering if she has gotten herself in over her head. She is normally able to diffuse any obstacle uncooperative clients throw at her, but Mr. Christensen's antics leave her speechless, and wanting to wander over to the wild side for the first time in her life... Travis Christensen enjoys his life to the fullest, when he's not on the ice playing goalie for the Dallas Stars, he's spending his free time in the company of lots of beautiful women. Between his panty melting good looks and being a...

Callie Caplan has always kept a fine line drawn between love and her relationships with men, in her eyes the two are never to mix with one another. She is strictly a one night kind of girl, she doesn't do emotions or repeats, and never ever spends the night with someone who could possibly be relationship material. After watching her father leave her mother when she was young, she decided early on that she never wanted to be that woman, the one left shattered and alone by the man she gave her heart to, so she devised a fool proof plan for dealing with men, keep them strictly on a one night basis, and never let them close enough to break her heart. And surprisingly her little system has worked like a charm...that is until she moves in her with her gorgeous childhood friend Devin. His wife has left him, and he is struggling to survive the loss of his marriage, and Callie can't bare to see him so lost, so she steps in to get him back on track, and in doing so finds herself ever s...

Jake Russell lives for football, it has always been the one thing in his life that has kept him grounded, given him a sense of purpose.and what he feels defines him as a man. So, when a bad tackle leads to a serious season ending injury, he is left completely devastated and unsure of what the future holds for him. He has poured so much of himself into his career, and to have it all taken away in a blink of an eye, is almost more than he can bare, it has made him become a very bitter man not ready to let go. Ivy, his sister, knows her brother well, she sees him slipping into the darkness, and knows that this injury could potentially ruin him, and she is desperate to pull him out of his misery. She knows he needs more help than she can provide, so she sets out to find someone who can not only be there to help him physically, but also someone who can keep him from completely shutting down mentally. She has a perfect person in mind for the job, but she is not sure Jake would approve... b...

Declan Smith is a dedicated Navy Seal, that tends to live life dangerously for the sake of feeding his adrenaline addiction, and takes risks that most would shy away from. The ladies find him irresistible, including his shy and reserved neighbor Maura Maxwell. She intrigues him, but the elusive beauty tends to keep herself hidden from the outside world. But after he has to rescue her from her late night swim gone wrong, he begins to wear her down, and draw her out of her shell. And what he finds is a woman blessed with unwavering inner strength and strong willed determination. Just as they begin to build a friendship and get to know one another on a more personal level, duty calls and Declan is sent on a new mission. One that changes the course of his life and leaves him wounded, and in great need of saving... and this time it's Maura's turn to step in and play the hero. This was my first experience with this authors work and I can say with complete certainty that it won'...

Grace Douglas naturally assumed her friends were planning a weekend at a trendy island resort for a girls only getaway, for her friends Bachelorette party, and boy was she wrong. Instead of fun in the sun on a sandy beach, they would be staying at a trendy mountain resort surrounded by snow, and ski slopes. It was the last thing she would voluntarily sign herself up for, which is why her friends have chosen to band together and guilt her into going. Knowing that she doesn't know how to ski, they figure the best way to make her comfortable with this whole situation is to sign her up for ski lessons. They have her best interests at heart, and all think she is in desperate need of some fun, and hope that some fun on the slopes may lead to a opportunity for her to find a little romance too... Jacob Berkley has recently purchased a trendy mountain resort and is quite pleased with its success so far, and is willing to make sure his guests are treated to the best service possible. While...

Darcy Cochrane escaped her life, gave up her socialite status, and being under daddy's thumb to live life on her terms. She has put her talents to good use to become a successful tattoo artist. After finding out her grandmother is ill and need of some extra care, she returns home to Chicago to help out for a few months. Never expecting to run into the sexy firefighter who broke her heart eight years ago, and he wants a second chance...but can she find it in herself to trust him with her heart again... Beck Rivera royally screwed up eight years ago when he walked away from the girl of his dreams, and it's something he has never forgiven himself for. But, now that she has waltzed back into his life and into his families bar all bets are off, he is going to do whatever he can to get her back into his arms and hopefully permanently back into his life... This was a short, but oh so sweet and sexy story, and I loved every minute of it! It have everything a good romance should have, a...

Sage Miller has spent the last eighteen months trying to bury memories of the man she shared one of the steamiest weeks of her life with, but no matter how hard she tries the memories refuse to let go. It was hard for her to walk away from him, but she knew it was for the best, her life was in danger, and her only option was to run. For the last eighteen months Trent Takoda has been searching for the woman who gave him the best week of his life, and then disappeared in the middle of the night. He'd give everything to see her again, and have the opportunity to prove to her that they have something real, something that could stand the test of time. Only problem is he has no idea where she is... but fate is about to step in and change that! This story captured my attention right from the start and held on tight until the very end. It was packed with edge or your seat intensity, passion, steamy romance, thrilling mystery, and took me on one spectacular literary ride!! Definitely one ...

In this book you will find three short, but oh so sweet and steamy reads about a tantalizing trio of men and the women who capture their hearts. The first story is titled "He Sees You When Your Sleeping", and is about Booker Dean and the beautiful neighbor that stole his heart. Booker has recently found himself stuck in a relationship with a woman he no longer sees a future with, and is trying to find the perfect way to let her down easy. He fears she is seeing wedding plans in the very near future, and he has no intention of being the lucky groom. But unbeknownst to him she is unhappy in the relationship too and tries to move on with his own brother, which pretty much seals the fate of the relationship and gives Booker the perfect opportunity to move on with his plan to steal the heart of his beautiful neighbor Frances. The Second story titled "Some Like It Hot" is about Booker's friend Cary Rupert and his attempt to win the heart of sexy nurse Nora Chilton. Ca...

All the pieces in Maureen Evans life are falling right into place, she is moving into her own home, a friend and her are opening a Veterinarian business, and now the next thing on her "to do" list is to find love. Up and until now, she hasn't made much time for dating because she has been too focused on getting her business started, and also still a little hung up on lingering feelings for her friend Smith. As soon as she met Smith Harrington in college, an instant friendship bloomed, and while she always wanted something more with him, he always found a way to keep her in the friend zone. And now that he is going to be her business partner, and tenant, she figures it is best time as any to let her feelings for him go, and finally move on with someone new. Smith Harrington has been in love with Maureen Evans since the first time he laid eyes on her back in college. He always tried to make his feelings for her known, but she never seem to pick up on his hints, or his flirt...

Ethan Saunders has returned home to Silver Creek in hopes of escaping the haunting memories that followed him home from Afghanistan and possibly find a way to get his life back on track. He is not only suffering from life altering injures, but also suffering from survivors guilt and is in great need of saving. And so a extended stay at the Knowles ranch surrounded by friends just might help pull him through this nightmare he's been living. The one thing he doesn't expect to find there though is love, but after working alongside the beautiful Quinn Knowles for a few days he begins to realize there's more there than just friendship...Question is does she feel the same way? Quinn Knowles has never really put much stake in finding love, and has often thought it's something that's just not really in the cards for her since she has intimacy issues. Being surrounded by love here recently, and seeing how it has changed her brothers, has actually made her want to run far awa...

I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book for some time now, and dying to know what Ms.O'Keefe had in store for these wonderfully crafted characters! This book picks up right where the first one left off, and instantaneously has you gasping for your next breath! One sentence in, and your immediately pulled right back into the thick of things, and hit with the same level of of gut wrenching intensity that you had in the first book!  This book is more so centered around Dylan's life, and it gives you a more in depth look into his family life and the mystery that surrounds his past. However, it does answer all the questions about Annie's life that were left out of the first installment. I truly enjoyed reading this duet, the story line is very unique and the way Ms. O'Keefe tells the story from both of the main characters points of view seems to really draw you into the characters lives, and cements them into your heart. I highly recommend you add this duet...

Until recently firefighter Rick Gullotti hasn't given much thought to finding the right woman and settling down. But after watching his friends all start to get married and have families, he is beginning to wonder if it will ever happen for him. He likes his bachelor lifestyle, but he is starting to feel like it's time to give it up and start a family of his own, only problem is he hasn't found the right woman yet...that is until he meets Jessica Broussard. Jessica Broussard's father has always kept her sheltered from his family, and she has never gotten the chance to meet her grandparents. He has molded her into the perfect business woman, and paved the way for her to follow in his footsteps when he finally retires. And while she enjoys her charmed life, she also feels like she is missing out on something, a family of her own. When a hospital calls to notify her father of his father's minor accident, she decides to take matters into her own hands and head to Bost...

Wilder Kane likes to walk on the wild side, and push the limits of life, so being a smoke jumper for a living makes perfect sense. The adrenaline rush it provides feeds his incessant need to test the limits and also gives him the opportunity to make amends with a mistake he made in the past. But living life dangerously comes with great risk, and after a unforeseeable accident leaves Wilder with a career ending injury, he is left feeling like his life is over... that is until a feisty women shows up on his doorstep and helps him to see that he still has plenty of life left to live. Quinn Higsby left the Hollywood limelight behind to return home to Brightwater to care for her ailing father, and rebuild her life. Returning home wasn't really equated into her life plan, but after losing her job and her father's early Alzheimer's diagnosis she felt like moving home was her best option. So far her new life is proving to be just what she needed, working in the bookstore has prov...

Rachel Chaseman and Jesse Joyner are due for their happy ending after a long and bumpy journey to finding one another. Now it is time to see if their happy ending will finally happen or if life will once again intervene... This short, but oh so sweet, novella was everything I hoped it to be, it was full of romance, and spice, and even a little suspense!! Definitely another great addition to the series!! Highly recommend it, it is sure to satisfy all of your reading needs and then some!!  ARC received in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. Amazon Purchase Link B&N Purchase Link Goodreads Link

Trace Berringer finds it extremely hard to trust women after being burnt by one in the worst kind of way, which ultimately left him a single dad. The idea of putting his trust in another woman scares him beyond belief and is something that he normally shies away from, that is until he meets Tori Waters. Until meeting her, he has always kept his relationships with women on the one night basis, but something about her has him reconsidering his rules, she has an effect on him that he can't explain, but wants to explore, even if it means letting her in. She is good with his son, and understands that they are a packaged deal, but the closer they get the more his mind keeps telling him to run. He wants to let her in, but he's just not sure if he's ready to give her the power to break his heart... Tori Waters is finally ready to leave the waitress world behind and begin her knew career as a therapist at a local grade school. One of the first students to walk through her door, ca...

Alaina Pierce has once again found herself in the spotlight, only this time the press has went a little too far, and taken something so personal to her and made her feel even more exposed than normal. It has her wanting to retreat, and find a place to hide out for a while, and get things right in her head and heart. She has properties of her own that she can escape to, but the paparazzi is probably already staked out at each place awaiting her arrival, so her friend Sean offers her a peaceful place to stay. His soon to be in-laws have a ultra private apartment on their estate that he thinks would be perfect for her to hide-out in for a while. She is more than willing to take him up on his offer, so she packs her bags and leaves the city in hopes of getting the peace and tranquility she so desperately needs right now. She is thrilled to get to escape the limelight for a while, and have some semblance at a normal life for a while...never expecting this to be the place to hold the keys to...

When Chelsea Wayne sets her sights on Santa, she is immediately hit with the urge to drag him into the nearest closet and check an item off of her fantasy Christmas wish list. She is under the assumption that her boyfriend actually gave in to her request to play Santa for the night, and so she thinks a little fun in the closet is the perfect way to reward him for his good deed. After a quite satisfying experience in the closet, she flees with a smile on her face, and a new found appreciation for Santa, that is until she spots her boyfriend and Santa conversing with one another across the room... Rafe St. Sebastian is dying to get his hands on the family business, and in order to do that, his father tells him he must prove that he is worthy of such a big responsibility by closing three very important acquisitions. He is quite confident that he can do the job, that is until he finds out that the woman involved in his most recent little Christmas rendezvous is front and center of the ...