Review: Fool Me Once by Katee Robert

Title: Fool Me Once
Author: Katee Robert
Published: August 1st 2016
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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They say opposites attract, but this is just ridiculous.

Aubry Kaiser doesn’t like people—actually, that’s not right. She loathes people. With her crippling anxiety, there’s no way she can demo her favorite video game at a convention with five thousand other people. Maybe if she brings someone to act as a shield…

But the only person available is the sexy cowboy she can’t stand.

Quinn Baldwyn is in a mess of his own. He’s been dodging his wealthy family’s matchmaking attempts—and life advice—for years, but with his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs of a shield of his own.

He and Aubry can barely hold down a civil conversation, but in bed…fireworks. And the closer they get to Quinn’s sister’s wedding, the more he realizes that he might actually like Aubry.

Now it’s up to him to convince her she might actually like him, too.

My Thoughts:

I put in a request for this one fairly close to the release date. It was on a whim because I didn't want to miss out on a new Katee Robert novel.  I was totes excited when I was notified that I was approved and started reading right away.

A dynamic I enjoy a lot in romance is enemies to lovers, and Katee does that one very well (she actually wrote one of my favorites: In Bed With Mr. Wrong). Quinn and Aubry have this thing about them that you can't help but want more of. Banter and sexual tension? Um, yes, please. Their bitterness toward each other is palpable, and the sex? Hot. Stuff. Indeed. They can't get enough of it. But what happens after their arrangement is over?

Fool Me Once is yet another amazing novel by the great Katee Robert! I loved the way their relationship changed over time. The chemistry wasn't only sexual--it was also the emotional connection that solidified their desires, which made the romance even better. Can't wait to check out the rest of the Foolproof Love series!

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Review: His Lover to Protect by Katee Robert

Title: His Lover to Protect
Author: Katee Robert
Published: September 7th 2015
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
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He's never met a challenge he couldn't take...

Alexis Yeung did everything right....only to watch everything go horribly, horribly wrong. Broken and angry, Alexis high-tails it to Europe, determined to face the world on her own terms and without consequence. Which includes a mind-blowing night with a sexy, scarred stranger.

Except, embittered former pararescuer Luke Jackson isn't exactly a stranger. He's supposed to keep an eye on Alexis without her knowing. Ending up in bed together was definitely not the plan. Now he's chasing her (admittedly hot) ass across Europe, a game of cat and mouse that always ends with the two of them tangled up in the sheets.

Something in their scarred, damaged souls calls to each other. And God help them, the sex in unbelievably hot. But if Alexis discovers who Luke really is, he'll lose the one thing that makes him feel whole...

My Thoughts:

The first two books in the Out of Uniform series were AMAZING, so I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Alexis appears earlier in the series, and we learn about how she's unable to have children. This is what leads her to traveling. Luke is sent by Ryan to make sure that Alexis stays safe. He's supposed to just watch from a distance, but when she realizes he's following her, it leads them to actually meeting. They get a drink and then one thing leads to another... Luke knows he crossed a line and if Ryan knew what happened, he'd get his butt whooped. But he decides to stick with Alexis, keep her safe while she travels to where she needs to go. Before they know it, they're falling deep and the one secret Alexis doesn't know about why Luke is really there could shatter what they have.

His Lover to Protect is a great continuation to the series. I enjoyed how honest the story is with Alexis facing the fact that she'll never be able to have children and how it affects her because of her family. Also how much Luke cares even though following her was originally just a job. Katee Robert has done it again, and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

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Review: The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert

Title: The Marriage Contract
Author: Katee Robert
Published: June 2nd 2015
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert begins a smoking hot new series about the O'Malley family-wealthy, powerful, dangerous and seething with scandal.

Teague O'Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family's name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a "business" alliance, Teague's ready to tell his dad exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then Teague actually meets his new fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and vows he will do everything in his power to protect her.

Everyone knows the O'Malleys have a dangerous reputation. But Callie wasn't aware just what that meant until she saw Teague, the embodiment of lethal grace and coiled power. His slightest touch sizzles through her. But the closer they get, the more trouble they're in. Because Callie's keeping a dark secret-and what Teague doesn't know could get him killed.

My Thoughts:

I so enjoy a good marriage of convenience novel. Add in the element of suspense AND that it's by Katee Robert, well... let's just say this book was one of those I made grabby hands for. I wasn't sure what exactly the book would entail, other than what the synopsis suggests, but when I dove in I found myself thrown into a world of mystery, intrigue, and deep emotion.

The story starts off with a bang--making your heart race and getting you invested in what will happen next. It's followed shortly by Teague being chosen to marry Callie for the good of the family. Teague's family, the O'Malleys, and Callie's family, the Sheridans, are two of three mob families, and the alliance between the O'Malleys and the Sheridans is a necessary one. So Teague and Callie reluctantly agree to follow through on it. Luckily for them, their chemistry is immediate, and oh-so-freaking-hot.

Unluckily for them, this upcoming marriage is causing other difficulties when it comes to the third family, the Hallorans. Everyone is in danger, and there are a lot of life or death situations they all begin facing. Despite the fact that Teague and Callie are being forced into marriage, with everything happening around them, they begin to care about each other on a deeper level. While they have that (and the sparks), there's something even more important they both need for it to work out in the end... and that's trust.

The Marriage Contract will captivate you from the start and continue to tug at your heartstrings until the end. As book boyfriends go, Teague is definitely in my top ten--he's wonderful, loving, caring, and so swoonworthy, I swear I was losing my mind. Teague and Callie together was perfection. This book has gotten me very excited and anxious for the next book in the series!

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Review: Falling for His Best Friend by Katee Robert

Title: Falling for His Best Friend
Author: Katee Robert
Published: May 19th 2015
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Avery Yeung’s biological clock just went off early. Thanks to her family’s medical history, she’s running out of time to get knocked up. And the only guy within donating distance? Her overprotective—and irritatingly hot—best friend. So clearly she needs an anonymous donor…

Anonymous donor? Over Sheriff Drew Flannery’s dead body. While daddyhood will never be in the cards for a man with his past, Drew won’t let Avery shop for a “popsicle pop.” He’ll do what’s right for his best friend by doing his best friend. But only if they do it properly.

But there’s nothing “proper” about it. Between the bed, the kitchen counter, and against his squad car, Avery and Drew are having the hottest sex ever. They can’t get enough of it—or each other. And without knowing it, they’ve crossed the one line that could ruin their friendship forever…

My Thoughts:

When I read the first book in the Out Of Uniform series, In Bed With Mr. Wrong, I loved it so much. There was something about the story--it was hard to yank me away from it. Then I hear that Drew and Avery, side characters in said book, would have their own story...and holy crap, dude, I just couldn't even. After reading the synopsis, I just knew I would become addicted.

Avery feels like she doesn't have much time left to start a family--she's at risk to get cancer and she may lose her shot soon. So she decides she's going to have a baby now before it's too late. Her best friend, Drew immediately gets upset at the idea of Avery just picking some random sperm donor to be the "baby daddy." He suggests himself for it, which she thinks is a good idea. Only she thinks he meant that he would donate his sperm--not that he wants to have a baby the old fashioned way. But doing that is going to get them into trouble... and for two best friends with the possibility of a baby on the way, it could spell disaster.

Falling for His Best Friend is a captivating friends to lovers story. It always gets to me, that one moment right before they're about to cross the line, the question in their minds as to whether this is a good idea or not. I love it. Katee Robert handled Drew and Avery's story beautifully and I can't wait for whatever she has coming next!

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Review: Seducing Mr. Right by Katee Robert

Title: Seducing Mr. Right
Author: Katee Robert
Published: March 31st 2014
Source: Purchased
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...

He’s not who she thinks, and he has seduction plans of his own…

Danielle Kastien is done with powerful men. After months of near-saintly behavior, she’s determined to use the company costume party to have her wicked way with every delicious inch of the sexy-but-sweet mail guy she’s been meeting for coffee. Though her costume is designed to send him into a haze of blind lust, Danielle quickly realizes Grayson is not the kind of man she can control.

Grayson Harper is used to having his way at work and in the bedroom. He’s dominant. Commanding. Obeyed. He’s been patiently biding his time with Danielle, enjoying spending time with someone who sees him as someone other than the CEO of Harper Industries. But before he can confess, he has Danielle right where he wants her. Where he’s wanted her since the day they met. And he’s in far too deep to risk his claim on the one woman who makes him hard with need...

My Thoughts:

You're all aware of my adoration for Katee Robert's stories. When I saw this novella and wanted to squeeze it in, I had high hopes. Of all her stories I've devoured, this wasn't my favorite, but I still enjoyed it.

Grayson thinks it's a good idea to not be completely honest with Danielle about who he really is, believing he can get to her easier than if she knew the truth. Although he's keeping this big secret, there's still a chemistry between them that is indeed real. And hot. I mean, what more could you expect from such an intense man?

Seducing Mr. Right is a nice and sexy novella. I mean, it's no Wrong Bed, Right Guy, but it's still Katee Robert and I thought it was great. The romance was different, but in a good way. It's a good, quick read when you need a romance fix.

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Review: In Bed With Mr. Wrong by Katee Robert

Title: In Bed With Mr. Wrong
Author: Katee Robert
Published: January 13th 2014
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Genre: New Adult Contemporary
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A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...

The blind date from hell is about to get hotter…

Brianne Nave is never doing her friends a favor again. When they begged her to go on a blind date, she didn’t expect someone so perfectly gorgeous. She’s a mousy librarian—totally not in this man’s league. And judging by his odd reaction when she opens the door, he knows it, too.

Air Force Pararescuer Ryan Flannery avoids his hometown at all costs. He’s not thrilled about the date until he’s shocked silent by the prickly little librarian’s sweet curves and kissable lips…and her smart mouth. But then an argument leads to a kiss that spirals out of control. How can two people have so little chemistry outside the bedroom when they fit together so perfectly in it?

When their friends strand them in a cabin to "work things out," Bri’s not sure whether to kill him or put the industrial-sized box of condoms they find to use. Bottom line—Ryan’s career military and hates the tiny town she loves. He’ll leave, just like everyone else in her life. And if she’s foolish enough to give him her heart, he’ll take it with him.

My Thoughts:

Ever since I first laid eyes on this story, I can't help but think about it over and again. But could I expect any less from a Katee Robert novel? Nope. I have yet to pick one of hers up that I didn't enjoy.

I have a love for this trope--opposites who can't stop arguing that somehow can't keep their hands off each other. I think it's because of that thin line between love and hate. Ryan and Bri definitely had it, and when they kiss? *fans self* I mean, SERIOUSLY. It's almost like the anger fuels the passion and they just can't help themselves. And I just can't help finding the greatest amusement and joy during the moment when one turns into the other. Every. Single. Time.

When they have to really face the music, that's when things get real. They discover that they may not be as opposite as they thought... and that they may be able to actually get along. Of course, not everything's going to be perfect, but this is when they have to make a choice.

In Bed with Mr. Wrong was oh so right. I for absolute seriousness have picked up my Nook and read my favorite scenes in this book on several occasions. Most recently a couple days before writing this review. Why? Because there's just something about Ryan and Bri and the way that Katee Robert tells their story that makes you want to relive it. I'll always look forward to new Katee Robert books!

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Colton Brooks is in hell. Being trapped in a tiny motel room with Kady Dresco, the object of his darkest fantasies, will require every ounce of his restraint. She’s his best friend’s brilliant little sister, not to mention his competition for a lucrative military security services contract. Craving her submission is not allowed. But as her proximity and the memory of their steamy near-miss three years ago slowly destroys his resolve, Colton’s not sure how much longer he can keep his hands off…or his heart closed.

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Regan Wakefield is unafraid to go after what she wants, so she’s thrilled when her friend's wedding offers her an opportunity to score Logan McCade, the practically perfect best man. Unfortunately, groomsman Brock McNeil keeps getting in her way, riling her up in the most delicious of ways.Regan may pretend the erotic electricity sparking between them is simply a distraction, but Brock will do whatever it takes to convince Regan that the best man for her is him.

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Logan McCade’s best man duties have just been expanded. Coaxing the groom’s little sister out of her shell should be easy for a high-octane extrovert like himself—or so he thinks until he’s blindsided by the delectably awkward Sophie Brooks. She’s sweet, sexy, and brings much-needed calm to his hectic, workaholic life. Soon, he’s tempting her to explore all her forbidden fantasies…and wondering exactly how far a favor to his best friend can go.

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BURN FOR ME by Lauren Blakely

Release Date: 6/9

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She's the one fire he can't put out...

Jamie Lansing has had it bad for firefighter Smith Grayson for as long as they've been friends. Yes, he's ridiculously charming and she might stare a little too long at his abs, but his dirty-talking, rough-around-the-edges ways aren't for her. Plus, she knows that as a serial dater, Smith isn't the type to settle down. But then a terrible, fantastic, mind-blowing mistake leaves her body craving more than one night.


Smith Grayson has only ever had eyes for one woman in town--his best friend Jamie. But convincing her a relationship between them will work is next to impossible with her refusing to see beyond his past. But when she asks for a week of no-strings-attached sex to get him out of her system, Smith knows this is his one chance to prove he's not just the man she needs in her bed, but the man she needs in her life.

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Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in her novel, FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. She loves hearing from readers! Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He's Mine, Playing With Her Heart, Trophy Husband, Far Too Tempting, The Thrill of It, and Every Second With You, Night After Night and After This Night. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.

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Review: Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert

Title: Wrong Bed, Right Guy
Author: Katee Robert
Published: July 20th 2012
Source: Purchased
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
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Seducing Mr. Wrong has never felt so right...

Prim and proper art gallery coordinator Elle Walser is no good at seducing men. Heck, she’s been throwing hints at her boss for months, but he’s completely clueless. Desperate to escape her mother’s matchmaking efforts, she comes up with a plan—buy some lingerie and climb into her boss’s bed. The plan goes brilliantly…until she accidentally seduces a sexy stranger instead.

Bad boy nightclub mogul Gabe Schultz just had the best almost-sex of his life. Too bad the smoking hot blonde thought he was his brother and bolted before he could finish what they started. Though her holier-than-thou attitude puts a serious damper on his mood, Gabe’s never been one to give up on something he wants. And he wants Elle. But does a man who lives on the dark side really have a chance with a proper lady?

My Thoughts:

A case of mistaken identity and two people who are highly unlikely to fall in love? Yes, please! It started off with a bang, and I couldn't have asked for anything more hilarious and steamy. What was great is that there was a lovely story in addition to it.

Elle and Gabe are seemingly opposites, at least from Elle's point of view. She was a little full of herself, mostly due to her mother's attitude. As she got to know Gabe, she began to realize there was more to him than tattoos. It was a nice change for her sake, she learned how to make her own choices and I like to see characters break out of what they were told to do and make educated decisions themselves. Their romance was nicely developed, even if it took Elle awhile to grow up and give in to what she really wanted.

Wrong Bed, Right Guy is more than just a love story. There's a whole other aspect to it of growing as an adult and I really enjoyed that. Katee Robert can certainly write a very hot and realistic story. I am super excited to pick up another one of her novels very soon.

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