Red's Romance and Mystery Reviews

    ✨Let’s celebrate! It’s release day for SOMEONE TO LOVE by Michelle Major! One month. One fake boyfriend. One shot at forever. I’ve got four weeks to cross one thing off my bucket list—and it isn’t exactly PG. I’m not the type to take risks, but when a friend battling cancer dares you to go big, you don’t say no. My mission? Lose my V-card before my baby sister’s wedding. Did I mention she’s marrying my high school crush? Yeah. There’s no way I’m walking into that ceremony as the awkward, untouched older sister. Enter single dad Ian Barlowe—my sinfully hot, NFL legend neighbor, who owes me big time after his daughter breaks into my house. He offers to make amends by playing my fake boyfriend. How can I say no? It should be easy enough—except nothing about Ian feels fake. The chemistry? Explosive. His unexpected sweetness? Heart-melting. And the way he seems to like me just as I am? Ruh, roh. Here’s the thing—I don’t do vulnerability, and neither does he. But as the line bet...

Let’s celebrate! It’s release day for BREAK THE BARRIER by J. S. Wood! She thought her past was buried. He’s about to unearth the truth along with her heart. Thea Weaver came to Acton, Colorado, for a fresh start. She poured her soul into her bar, Bottle Grounds, and into protecting her sisters. But when her ex-husband—a dangerous man from a dangerous past—threatens to resurface, Thea knows she can’t face him alone. Logan Cash has spent his life fixing what’s broken: his family, his ranch, and his daughter’s future. So when Thea, his stubborn and fiercely independent friend, asks for his help, he doesn’t hesitate. Even if it means pretending to be her husband. But what starts as a charade to protect Thea’s business soon stirs something deeper between them. Late-night rides and shared secrets force them closer, but Thea’s past isn’t finished with her yet. As Logan fights to shield her from the storm heading her way, Thea must decide if she can truly trust him—not just with her bar, but ...

The Two of Us Author: Lori Foster Publisher:   Kensington - Zebra Books Release Date: March 25, 2025 Genre: Contemporary/Women   Add it to Goodreads! There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a rescue dog and their ability to bring people together as these meant-to-be-couples are about to find out in these brand-new sweet and romantic tales from bestselling authors Lori Foster and Maisey Yates. The Odd Couple * LORI FOSTER Ford Caruso agrees to an unusual favor—playing the part of new boyfriend for his adamantly single, irresistibly sexy neighbor Skye Fairchild, whose clueless ex refuses to accept his fate. But as Skye starts dropping by to use Ford’s pool, and even plan dates, the charade begins to feel satisfyingly real, complete with choosing rescue dogs together—a giant mutt and a fierce little chihuahua who adore each other. From one odd couple to another, some things are destined . . . Force of Nature * MAISEY YATES Rescuing animals is in Lydia Clay’s blood, ...

💚 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 💚 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑺𝑬 (𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 3) by J. Sterling is now live on all retailers! Crushing on Matthew O'Grady didn't work out very well for me in the past. When he left Sugar Mountain for the NHL, he took my hopeful teenage heart with him. I was crushed beyond repair, and he never even knew it. But now he's back in town, working at the resort his family owns and coming into my bar every. single. shift. He claims to want me, but a guy like Matthew doesn't want any one woman for long. Bella Sanchez is an absolute smoke show. I know I have a reputation of for being a playboy; the kind of guy who sleeps around with no strings attached. But that was the old me. The new me is back home in Sugar Mountain for good and looking for all the strings. The only problem is, Bella doesn't believe me when I tell her I want her. But I'm a stubborn man, and I won't stop chasing her until she's mine. What to expe...

Stick With Me  by Nikki Callan is Now Live! She's playing it safe. He's playing for keeps. Hannah Clarke's world crumbles when her fiancé announces their breakup in a headline declaring himself Hockey's Most Eligible Bachelor. Now, she's picking up the pieces with three simple rules: no distractions, no love, and absolutely no hockey players. But a kiss at All-Star Weekend changes everything. Not just any kiss. One with Ryan Logan, her best friend and her ex's rival. It wasn't supposed to happen, let alone mean anything. But it does. And when Hannah needs a fake boyfriend to prove she's moved on, Ryan steps in without hesitation. Even if it means breaking all her rules, she can't help but take a chance. What starts as a harmless ruse quickly feels all too real. Every touch lingers, every glance says what words can't, and every practice date leaves her wanting more. Falling wasn't part of the plan. But Ryan is determined to prove he's...