Review: Second Chance with the Billionaire by Janice Maynard

Title: Second Chance with the Billionaire
Author: Janice Maynard
Published: August 4th 2015
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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It's a steamy reunion between a single mom and the billionaire who got away, from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard 

Former ski champion Conor Kavanagh enjoys a challenge. And he's encountered no challenge more arousing than Ellie Porter. Once, she broke his heart. Now that she's back in town? He can't seem to stay away…

But Ellie has changed. Widowed, with a baby, she has responsibilities—and secrets—weighing her down. Still, his desire for her is undeniable. Surely, he can have her without giving up his heart—or his daredevil ways? He's willing to risk it all to find out…

My Thoughts:

There are often some feels in the Harlequin Desire books, whether they're small or medium. But this one? Oh my goodness, did it throw the feels at me! I mean, almost right from the start I just knew it would continue to be heavy, and I wasn't wrong. While it was full of feels, it was also full of heart, love, and sweet moments.

Ellie and her brother, Kirby, are back in town to help care for their grandpa temporarily. Their family had left when they were younger to go to South America. Now that they were back, Ellie asks to Conor if he could do a favor for her. Kirby had an accident that caused him to lose his foot. This same accident killed Ellie's husband--right before she found out she was pregnant with his child. (Can you see what I mean about being heavy on the feels??) Ellie and Conor spend time together, and the desire they felt before is still there. Unfortunately, there are new things blocking their path--with everything Ellie has been through in recent times, she hasn't come to terms with it fully. And Conor hasn't completely changed--he still wants to push the limits. Will their feelings help them find a way?

Second Chance with the Billionaire is a feels heavy, sweet love story. You don't anticipate it coming in, but it hits you in the heart and pulls you into their lives even more. You care for every character, not just Ellie and Conor. Janice Maynard really brings it with the latest book in the Kavanaghs of Silver Glen series!

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Review: Minding Her Boss's Business by Janice Maynard

Title: Minding Her Boss's Business
Author: Janice Maynard
Published: May 5th 2015
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Genre: Adult Contemporary
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USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard asks:

Can a boss on a royal mission mix business with pleasure?

Diplomat Alex Ramon's Miami mission is on the rocks. Convincing the exiled Montoros to give up their American life and return to Alma's throne has become personal. Not only is his trusted aide Maria Ferro flirting with a potential prince, but Alex is actually jealous! So jealous, he might sabotage his goals so he can take Maria to his bed…a prize more tempting than any commission from the crown.

But Alex doesn't know that Maria has a longtime crush of her own—and it isn't on the playboy prince…

My Thoughts:

Romances in the workplace are always a touchy subject... and often considered taboo. But for some reason, I love reading them. It's always so much fun watching the internal struggle, and all the attempts to hide the affections that end up failing--which is exactly what this book is full of!

Alex and Maria have not only a working relationship, but also a friendship. They both know they shouldn't cross the coworkers to lovers line, but neither one can hold back. It's impossible to resist now that they're in such close quarters. But when Alex is convinced that Maria is interested in someone else, things start to change. She isn't, and she tells him she isn't, but he doesn't want to believe her, which causes her to get very upset. Now Alex has to figure out how to win her back, despite all her efforts to push him away.

Minding Her Boss's Business is a cute little romp. I love the dynamic between coworkers, employers/employees, and bosses/assistants. And Alex and Maria are great for it--there's genuine caring and feelings, as friends and as more than friends. Janice Maynard doesn't disappoint!

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Review: Twins on the Way by Janice Maynard

Title: Twins on the Way
Author: Janice Maynard
Published: April 7th 2015
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Genre: Adult Contemporary
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She's pregnant on his doorstep in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard

Workaholic Cassidy Corelli was a virgin…until her one night with Gavin Kavanagh. Now the daughter of a Vegas mogul has two little problems—the twins she's carrying! When her father disowns her, she's left with only one place to go—back to Gavin.

But the millionaire's been burned before. He wants a paternity test. Until then, he's determined to keep this woman out of his bed—for his own good. But once he's enjoyed a perfect passion, can a starving man deny himself one more taste?

My Thoughts:

This story was definitely one of those that had all sorts of ups and downs, and back and forths. Your heart goes out to Cassidy because here she is, pregnant with twins, and her father kicks her out. Then she goes to see Gavin, the father of her babies, only to have him be extremely reluctant to believe they could even be his.

Of course, Gavin isn't the kind of person to just let her go, knowing she was on her own now. It doesn't take long until the passion from their night in Vegas begins heating up, against their better judgment. Then Cassidy gets a phone call from her father asking for someone to check into who's been stealing from him. With Gavin's assistance, they search for an answer, and in the meantime discovering where their lives are going to lead.

Twins on the Way is a sweet and charming novel. I enjoyed seeing how things changed between everyone--between Cassidy and her father, and between Cassidy and Gavin. Janice Maynard knows how to keep things interesting.

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Review: Stranded with the Rancher by Janice Maynard

Title: Stranded With The Rancher
Author: Janice Maynard
Published: October 1st 2014
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Genre: Adult Contemporary
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Enemies forced together just might become lovers in USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard's Texas Cattleman's Club tale

For billionaire horse breeder Drew Farrell, the day starts with the usual argument with ornery neighbor Beth Andrews. But within minutes, he and the irritating beauty are huddled together in a storm cellar praying for their lives. They call a truce…and seal it with an unexpected kiss.

They emerge to a scene of utter devastation. Their passion to rebuild is only rivaled by the very personal passion they've just discovered…until Beth's past catches up with her, and a very different type of storm erupts….

My Thoughts:

I just love you, Harlequin. I don't think I've found a single one of your books that I don't like. Stranded With The Rancher is definitely an adorable one that I couldn't stop reading.

When I started reading it, I forgot the synopsis and didn't realize there was a tornado. For some reason, it captivated me even more. The idea of Drew and Beth being trapped in the storm cellar because of this tornado was just... wooooooo! Who wouldn't want to share a little kiss while you're in there together? And it was just the beginning of it all, too. I love the way it played out, how they became more over time in close quarters after the storm was over.

Stranded With The Rancher was a lovely story that you just can't get enough of. It pulls you in with a powerful beginning and it keeps you there as the romance sweetens the deal. I would be very interested in seeing what else is in store for this series by Janice Maynard.

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