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Showing posts with label Kate Willoughby. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

On the Rebound (San Diego Barracudas #6) by Kate Willoughby Review

On the Rebound (San Diego Barracudas Book 6)On the Rebound by Kate Willoughby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kate Willoughby lights the lamp with ON THE REBOUND (San Diego Barracudas #6). In this story, NHL player/single dad Jason Locke hires a British nanny, Finley Pigott-Smith, who specializes in defensive arts due to the threat of him having a potential stalker.

I loved this story; it was original and thought provoking. I never knew there were schools that specialized in nannies. It makes sense. They are watching and nurturing children for people with a lot of money. I have had friends who have had nannies, but clearly this caliber of nanny is out of my social circle. It was fun to read about that aspect.

I like Jason and Finley. Jason has recently separated. He is nearing the end of his hockey career. Finley had problems with her previous employer making advances toward her. She moved to the US from England and is homesick. The two have a great dynamic relationship. They initially rub each other wrong. Things develop as they get to know one another.

ON THE REBOUND is a fantastic addition to the San Diego Barracudas. It is skillfully written and entertaining. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Format: 291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published: March 30, 2024
ISBN: 9798223979296
LanguageEnglish

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Darkroom (Moo U #7) by Kate Willoughby


DARKROOM BY KATE WILLOUGHBY

Release Date: April 26, 2021
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2KHVqI4
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Audiobook: https://geni.us/AudibleDarkroom
Moo U Hockey: https://hearteyespress.com/wotn#/moo-u-hockey/
Cover Design: Christine Coffey

BLURB:

As a top draft pick from a family of hockey royalty, I'm under so much pressure that I’m losing my edge on the ice. I need something to snap my brain out of this self-destructive stress-loop. That’s where Indi Briscoe from my photography class comes in. She’s flirtatious and funny one moment, sweetly shy the next.

But she’s cagey. She has secrets. Also? She’s a virgin. Did I mention the pressure thing? Maybe I’m crazy for starting something with her. But we can’t seem to help ourselves...

Warning: this standalone novel contains heat, heart, familial expectations, extreme milkshakes, and a hamster with deep thoughts.









Excerpt



To our surprise, there was a darkroom assistant named Randi there to develop the film on a giant machine and guide us through the rest of the process—using the enlarger, the three-step process for developing, adjusting contrast and making the final print. While this made our work a hell of a lot easier, I wasn’t getting the alone time with Indi that I’d hoped for. So with the third wheel in the darkroom, I had to get creative.


As Randi demonstrated how to adjust the enlarger to ensure the proper print size, I stood very close to Indi and placed my hand on her ass. She turned toward me, one questioning eyebrow raised, but I maintained a look of innocence as I slowly squeezed. Her eyes widened as Randi droned on about refocusing or something. I wasn’t paying that much attention. I was too busy enjoying the luscious handful I had in my hand.


Indi tried to listen to Randi, but, bad boy that I am, I persisted. I slid my hand down and between. She was wearing jeans, but I could tell she liked what I was doing by the way she subtly arched her back to give me a little more access.


Then, I felt her hand on me, which wasn’t something I had anticipated when I’d started this. Shit. My jaw clenched as her fingernails scratched their way from the bottom of my fly up to the button at my waist and then back down again.


That was some sweet fucking torture right there. In a matter of moments, I was hard and ready with shit-all I could do about it and no one to blame but myself.


“Now, shift the card every five seconds to expose one more inch or so of the paper each time,” Randi said. “Like this…one, two, three, four, five, shift. See? One, two, three, four, five, shift. We do this to determine the correct exposure time…”


Indi, that evil woman, timed her ministrations to Randi’s count, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke stroke, but on “shift” she squeezed the head of my cock.


Jesus H Christ. I was going to lose my mind.


Eventually, I couldn’t take it anymore. Beaten at my own game, I removed my hand from her behind and she let go of my package. I really hoped Randi hadn’t caught onto our darkroom hanky-panky. I’d tried like hell to keep my breathing even. But even if she had noticed, I’m sure it wasn’t the first time.


“Okay, any questions?” Randi asked.


“I think we can handle it,” I said. Frankly, I didn’t care that much if we messed up. We’d taken some photos with our cell phones as back-up, so if we screwed up the prints, no big deal.


“Okay. Good luck,” Randi said and left.


“Alone at last,” I said.


I grinned as I flipped the switch so the room was bathed in that lurid red light. Handily, this also turned on the “No-Entry - Darkroom In Use” sign outside in the hallway. That handy bit of information, I’d paid attention to.


“Hudson, what are you doing?”


“Making sure we aren’t disturbed,” I said before taking her in my arms and sealing my mouth over hers







Darkroom (Moo U #7) by Kate Willoughby Review

Darkroom (Moo U, #7)Darkroom by Kate Willoughby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate Willoughby shoots and scores with DARKROOM (Moo U #7). In this story, Burlington University hockey star, Hudson Forte and pre-med student, Indi Briscoe team up as partners for their photography class. The two both need to be focused to achieve their future goals.

I really enjoyed this story. Indi and Hudson are both under a lot of pressure. Forte is from hockey royalty. The Fortes are the lone family to have someone from every generation of their family in the NHL since it originated. Forte is the only person playing hockey from his generation thus being constantly scrutinized by his entire family to make it to the NHL. Indi is focused on taking the MCAT. She has some confidence issues because she has a port wine stain birthmark on her face. She keeps it a secret covering it with make-up. Hudson and Indi are good for each other. They face some difficult obstacles and grow throughout the novel.

This story brought back fond memories of my college photography classes.

I appreciated that Hudson was drafted to Kate Willoughby’s San Francisco Dragons and included characters from her books. I also, appreciated that she worked in her Barracudas series. DARKROOM is an excellent addition to Sarina Bowen’s world of True North. I recommend this story to people who enjoy hockey romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Edition, 290 pages
Expected publication: April 26th 2021 by Heart Eyes Press
ASIN: B08W3JRXPK
Edition Language: English
Series: Moo U #7

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Stacking the Shelves #324



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:
Gametime (Moo U #4) by Jami Davenport 
Overtime (Moo U #5) by Kat Mizera 
Halftime (Moo U #6) by Kim Findlay 
Darkroom (Moo U #7) by Kate Willoughby
Saved (Minnesota Caribou #5) by Colleen Charles
Talk Hockey to Me (Bears Hockey #3) by Kelly Jamieson 


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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Moo U (#2) - The World of True North - Cover Reveals


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GAMETIME BY JAMI DAVENPORT

Release Date: April 26, 2021
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One drunken night and one case of mistaken identity turn a friendship inside out...

You’ve seen the hockey twins around campus--they look identical, but you can tell them apart by their actions. Patrick is the one who’s busy charming women. Paxton is the one in the library.

Until one night when Paxton parties a little harder than usual. Next thing he knows, he’s waking up naked next to Naomi, the girl of his dreams. He bares his heart before an awful realization sets in. He’s not the twin she thought he was...

Naomi is the only child of a hockey legend. Partying hard is the best way she knows how to rebel against her controlling father. After a particularly crazy night, she realizes her big mistake. Her hookup isn’t the guy she’s been crushing on. It’s Paxton, her friend, the guy who gets her, who she can always count on. The guy she’d never want to hurt. And yet, the sex was good. Better than good.

Now she’s wondering if the wrong twin might be the right one after all . . .


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OVERTIME BY KAT MIZERA

Release Date: April 26, 2021
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Hotshot hockey star Patrick Graham has been groomed for the pros since before he could walk. Fast forward to his junior year of college, and he’s having the time of his life. What could be better than pucks, partying, and having his pick of campus women? But if Patrick doesn’t buckle down and get his grades up, he could find himself benched for the championships. Could a beautiful brainiac be the solution to his problems?

Nineteen-year-old Master’s student Ellie McGinn could do so many things with her biology degree, but her mother is pushing her toward a future she doesn't want. Tutoring a hockey hottie seems like the perfect opportunity to start making her own choices and living life on her own terms.

When learning turns to yearning, will they be ready to face the heat and heartache that love can bring?



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HALFTIME BY KIM FINDLAY

Release Date: April 26, 2021
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Moo U Hockey: https://hearteyespress.com/wotn#/moo-u-hockey/

There’s no halftime in hockey, but maybe there’s one in love…

Drunk dialing your girlfriend to tell her that you didn’t really cheat is a bad idea--a lesson Seb Hunter learned the hard way. It was no surprise when she cut him completely out of her life. Now he’s finally moved on, and he’s looking forward to sophomore year at Moo U. Until his ex arrives on campus.

For goalie Faith Devereaux, cheating is a hard pass. She grew up knowing all too well how destructive infidelity can be. She’s gotten over Seb and picked the college of her dreams. The fact that he’s a student there will not be a problem. Hockey is her priority. Not guys, not dating, definitely not exes.

But when an exhibition game forces them into close proximity, it isn’t long before their old attraction flares. Regaining trust is hard, though, when the heart plays a good defensive game.

But when the goal is love, one more shot might be all they need.


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DARKROOM BY KATE WILLOUGHBY

Release Date: April 26, 2021
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2KHVqI4
Pre-Order: https://geni.us/AmazonDarkroom
Moo U Hockey: https://hearteyespress.com/wotn#/moo-u-hockey/

Indi 

I'm not gonna lie, being a twenty-one-year-old virgin is ridiculously embarrassing, bordering on pitiful. And if there’s anything I hate, it’s being pitied. So I’m getting my V-card punched this semester. It’s time to stop dreaming about being swept off my feet. Instead, I’m planning a down-and-dirty one-nighter with a certain hot hockey player I’ve been eyeing.  

Hudson 

As a top draft pick from a family of hockey royalty, I'm under so much pressure that I’m losing my edge on the ice. I need something to snap my brain out of this self-destructive stress-loop. Like a hot night of fun. That’s where Indi Briscoe from my photography class comes in. She’s flirtatious and funny one moment, sweetly shy the next. But then she wants me to pop her cherry. 

Jesus.  Did I mention the pressure thing? Am I crazy for starting something with her? Or would I be a fool for saying no?

Warning: this standalone novel contains heat, heart, familial expectations, extreme milkshakes, and a hamster with deep thoughts. 



Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Animal Attraction (San Francisco Dragons #2) by Kate Willoughby Reivew

Animal Attraction (San Francisco Dragons, #2)Animal Attraction by Kate Willoughby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate Willoughby’s ANIMAL ATTRACTION is fetching! In this story, Maggie Hudson dog Kirby is lost. Six months later, she discovers that he was found by NHL player Spencer Corbett. She goes to his house unannounced to get her dog back, but it’s not that simple to bring him home. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.

ANIMAL ATTRACTION is a heartwarming story. I love Kirby’s relationship with Spencer’s dog. Maggie and Spencer are both likeable characters. They are both good compassionate people. They have wonderful chemistry. Fate plays an interesting role in their lives.

I enjoyed the plot. I am an animal lover; therefore, the dog aspect was appealing. I recently found a cat that I returned to its owner, so I could relate to the lost pet facet of the story. Mama Merilyn’s involvement in the book was fun.

Kate Willoughby did a great job with this novel. It is skillfully written and entertaining. There are relevant obstacles (like Taylor) that kept the novel engaging. I recommend ANIMAL ATTRACTION to pet lovers and/or people who enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Kindle Edition, 220 pages
Published April 27th 2019 by Kiwi Press
ASIN: B07NV4FV78
Series: San Francisco Dragons #2

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

Stacking the Shelves #233



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:


Animal Attraction (San Francisco Dragons #2) by Kate Willoughby 
The Defenseman (Bad Boys of the NHL #4) by Heather C. Myers 
Jude's Sweet Fire by Jessica McBrayer
The Vampire Trap (City of Wishes #2) by Rachel Morgan
Power Play (BTU Alumni Book #1) by Alley Ciz 


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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #203





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For Review:
Shadow and Ice (Gods of War #1) by Gena Showalter 
Just Pretending (The Chicago Falcons #3) by Leah Rooper & Kate Rooper 
Winning Whitney (Alaska Blizzard #3) by Kat Mizera

Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo,  Shannon Stacey, Jami Davenport, Jaymee Jacobs, Jean Joachim, Jennifer Lazaris, Kat Mizera, Kate Willoughby, Lily Harlem, Lisa B. Kamps, Mary Smith, Melanie Ting, Melody Heck Gatto, R.J. Scott, Stephanie Julian, Stephanie Kay, Susan Scott Shelley, Vicki Locey

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby



It's time to get swept! Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby is NOW LIVE!


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BLURB:

He’s a hockey player, not a housekeeper. Cameron Bowes is the face of the San Francisco Dragons, so when the team needs a gimmick to improve their fan relations, Cameron becomes the focus of the new video "At Home with a Dragon". Unfortunately for Cam, his bachelor pad looks like an earthquake hit it. Repeatedly. She’s the sexy maid a teammate hires as a joke. Dakota Kelly has been working non-stop since she was unexpectedly awarded custody of her young niece. Though the little girl's grandmother swooped in to help, the old woman's overbearing ways have left Dakota no choice but to work as a janitor and moonlight as a maid in the hopes of one day getting some much-needed space from her niece's highly controlling Nana. Lucky for Cam, Dakota turns out to be the miracle worker he desperately needs, and he jumps at the chance to hire her as his live-in housekeeper. Soon, the two can no longer ignore their smoldering chemistry, and it seems turning their business relationship into a happily-ever-after for all three of them will be the next play. There's just one problem: Nana doesn't approve, and she's not about to let her granddaughter go without a fight. Clean Sweep may be read and enjoyed as a standalone sports romance! 



About Kate

Kate is in love with the sport of hockey. And the entire Los Angeles Kings team. Having lived most of her life completely uninterested in professional sports, she is surprised at the intensity of her enthusiasm and her growing collection of Kings merchandise. She has held a variety of jobs—podiatrist’s assistant, telemarketer, typist, gift wrapper, painter, illustrator’s assistant, paste-up artist, calligrapher, teacher, transcriptionist and barista—but her favorite by far is author. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, their two sons, and a Chihuahua named Mochi. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America, Los Angeles Romance Authors, and Santa Clarita Romance Writers, and winner of the 2009 EPPIE Award for Best Fantasy/Paranormal Erotic Romance and the 2016 EPPIE Award for Best Contemporary Romance.

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Clean Sweep (San Francisco Dragons #1) by Kate Willoughby Review

Clean SweepClean Sweep by Kate Willoughby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kate Willoughby is victorious with CLEAN SWEEP the first book in the San Francisco Dragons series. I adored this story. It was refreshing and original. Hockey defenseman, Cameron Bowes, is selected by his team to be on a television show that showcases his home. The problem is, his place is a complete mess. Enter, Dakota Kelly (aka Suzette), the maid his teammate hires for him, to clean his house.

CLEAN SWEEP was fun and captivating. The characters are genuine and likeable. Cam is a great guy but a complete slob. To his credit, he does work hard to become a neater person with Dakota’s guidance. He is sweet and great with kids. I was impressed how he speaks to Zinny about important topics. I respect Dakota. She is a devoted guardian to her niece, Zinny. Dakota put her life aside to raise Zinny and would do anything for her. Cam and Dakota complement each other.

Kate Willoughby did a fantastic job writing this story. There were unexpected twists and a solid plot. The characters were well-developed and grew throughout the story. They faced meaningful challenges and obstacles. I love the dogs. They added a lot to the story. This is a book that is hard to put down. It had a cute ending, that made the book feel complete. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Expected publication: July 23rd 2018

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby: Teaser


She just might tame this dragon! Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby drops July 23rd!!!

BLURB:

He’s a hockey player, not a housekeeper. Cameron Bowes is the face of the San Francisco Dragons, so when the team needs a gimmick to improve their fan relations, Cameron becomes the focus of the new video "At Home with a Dragon". Unfortunately for Cam, his bachelor pad looks like an earthquake hit it. Repeatedly. She’s the sexy maid a teammate hires as a joke. Dakota Kelly has been working non-stop since she was unexpectedly awarded custody of her young niece. Though the little girl's grandmother swooped in to help, the old woman's overbearing ways have left Dakota no choice but to work as a janitor and moonlight as a maid in the hopes of one day getting some much-needed space from her niece's highly controlling Nana. Lucky for Cam, Dakota turns out to be the miracle worker he desperately needs, and he jumps at the chance to hire her as his live-in housekeeper. Soon, the two can no longer ignore their smoldering chemistry, and it seems turning their business relationship into a happily-ever-after for all three of them will be the next play. There's just one problem: Nana doesn't approve, and she's not about to let her granddaughter go without a fight. Clean Sweep may be read and enjoyed as a standalone sports romance! 



About Kate

Kate is in love with the sport of hockey. And the entire Los Angeles Kings team. Having lived most of her life completely uninterested in professional sports, she is surprised at the intensity of her enthusiasm and her growing collection of Kings merchandise. She has held a variety of jobs—podiatrist’s assistant, telemarketer, typist, gift wrapper, painter, illustrator’s assistant, paste-up artist, calligrapher, teacher, transcriptionist and barista—but her favorite by far is author. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, their two sons, and a Chihuahua named Mochi. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America, Los Angeles Romance Authors, and Santa Clarita Romance Writers, and winner of the 2009 EPPIE Award for Best Fantasy/Paranormal Erotic Romance and the 2016 EPPIE Award for Best Contemporary Romance.

Find Kate Online! 
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Twitter → http://bit.ly/2JyMAdc 

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #189



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:
Game Misconduct (The Baltimore Banners Book 11) by Lisa B. Kamps 
Dark Sentinel (Dark #28) by Christine Feehan 
Wolf's Mate (Crescent Moon #7) by Katie Reus,  Savannah Stuart
Clean Sweep (San Francisco Dragons Book 1) by Kate Willoughby 


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Monday, June 11, 2018

Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby Cover Reveal



COVER REVEAL!!!
It's a cold game, but this is one HOT cover! Clean Sweep by Kate Willoughby is coming July 23!!!


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BLURB:

He’s a hockey player, not a housekeeper. Cameron Bowes is the face of the San Francisco Dragons, so when the team needs a gimmick to improve their fan relations, Cameron becomes the focus of the new video "At Home with a Dragon". Unfortunately for Cam, his bachelor pad looks like an earthquake hit it. Repeatedly. She’s the sexy maid a teammate hires as a joke. Dakota Kelly has been working non-stop since she was unexpectedly awarded custody of her young niece. Though the little girl's grandmother swooped in to help, the old woman's overbearing ways have left Dakota no choice but to work as a janitor and moonlight as a maid in the hopes of one day getting some much-needed space from her niece's highly controlling Nana. Lucky for Cam, Dakota turns out to be the miracle worker he desperately needs, and he jumps at the chance to hire her as his live-in housekeeper. Soon, the two can no longer ignore their smoldering chemistry, and it seems turning their business relationship into a happily-ever-after for all three of them will be the next play. There's just one problem: Nana doesn't approve, and she's not about to let her granddaughter go without a fight. Clean Sweep may be read and enjoyed as a standalone sports romance! 



About Kate

Kate is in love with the sport of hockey. And the entire Los Angeles Kings team. Having lived most of her life completely uninterested in professional sports, she is surprised at the intensity of her enthusiasm and her growing collection of Kings merchandise. She has held a variety of jobs—podiatrist’s assistant, telemarketer, typist, gift wrapper, painter, illustrator’s assistant, paste-up artist, calligrapher, teacher, transcriptionist and barista—but her favorite by far is author. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, their two sons, and a Chihuahua named Mochi. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America, Los Angeles Romance Authors, and Santa Clarita Romance Writers, and winner of the 2009 EPPIE Award for Best Fantasy/Paranormal Erotic Romance and the 2016 EPPIE Award for Best Contemporary Romance.

Find Kate Online! 
BookBub → http://bit.ly/2xQPsgW 
Facebook → http://bit.ly/2JsxYJf 
Goodreads → http://bit.ly/2Jq4Py0 
Twitter → http://bit.ly/2JyMAdc 

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