Book Lists: Adult Sports Romances

Ok, this book list is a little bit different.

Regina Kyle told me all about Ted Lasso. She talked about it so much, I had to get Apple TV just to watch the show. And I binged the first season in 24 hours.

I'm waiting to watch the second season because it's nice to have something awesome in your back pocket when the world is so horrible these days.

What I loved about Ted Lasso:

Ted Lasso 

His Wolf Pack

The Sports Team

Rebecca and Keeley

Grumpy Roy

Jamie Tarte/Shark song

Practices

Nathan

Horrible ex-husband of Rebeeca (Giles) getting played

The Pub

The Scenery

The British Ways

The Army Toys

The first three, I read and loved.

Blitzed by Alexa Martin

Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

The second three, I'm looking forward to reading.

Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

I love sports romances, but I don't read enough. So I'm asking for your help. I'm not great reading ebooks, but I'd love some recommendations for print sports romances.

I read a bunch of YA ones, but not too many adult ones.

Bonus points if the heroine is the sports hero!

Review: How Not to Mess with a Millionaire

 

* First in a new series *

Zoe's life is a mess - so she decides to escape for a little while. What better place to escape to than Italy? Unfortunately, it seems the house she's rented is otherwise occupied. The owner's grandson stopped in for a visit not knowing the house was rented.

The house is so big, they reluctantly agree to share it. But they secretly passive aggressively attempt to be so annoying the other will leave early. It's clear that neither of them will break and they become a united front when a small pig enter their lives. 

Will this change spark a difference in their relationship?

My Thoughts: Another winner from Regina Kyle. I loved the banter between Zoe and Dante - especially when they were trying to get each other to leave the house. Of course, Houdini the pig was adorable. He stole scenes in the book for sure. Lots of laughs and tension in this book.  I enjoyed how grief was handled in Dante's case. I loved spending time in Italy - the setting was magical. So looking forward to the next book in the series. I couldn't put this book down - it was just what I needed. Regina's books never fail to make me smile. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: Purchased 

Library Recommendation: Perfect choice for your romance collection.

* I'm friends with the author.

Top Ten Tuesday: Beach Reads

 This summer, I'm actually going on a short vacation. If you're a Children's/Teen Librarian, taking vacations in the summer is really hard because that's the busiest time of year. But this year, things of course are still a little bit different. So here are some books I'm hoping to take on vacation and read by the pool/ocean.

  

  

  

Any of these on your TBR list?

Cover Reveal: How Not To Mess With A Millionaire

 How Not To Mess With A Millionaire by Regina Kyle

Ingredients:

·      One broody Italian billionaire looking for some solitude

·      One spunky American interior designer running away from it all

·      A villa on Italy’s picturesque (and romantic) Amalfi Coast

·      A pig with a penchant for running away

 

Throw in a dash of early-morning yoga, some late-night Puccini, an oops-there’s-only-one-hotel-room-available-with-only-one-bed night on the island of Capri, and copious amounts of Italian food (and wine), then sit back and watch the sparks fly.

Sounds great, right?

Add it to Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57102389-how-not-to-mess-with-a-millionaire

About the Author:

Regina Kyle knew she was destined to be an author when she won a writing contest at age ten with a touching tale about a squirrel and a nut pie. By day, she writes dry legal briefs, representing the state in criminal appeals. At night, she writes steamy romance with heart and humor.

A lover of all things theatrical, Regina lives on the Connecticut coast with her husband, teenaged daughter and two melodramatic cats. When she’s not writing, she’s most likely singing, reading, cooking or watching bad reality television.

Romance Review: Billionaire series

The Billionaire in her Bed:

Brooke doesn't want her family's money - or the strings that come with it. She's working at a bar at the same time as working on her graphic novel. She's also working to save her apartment building. But when a sexy man comes in to the bar, sparks fly. They have a one night stand...until he shows up again. 

I loved that Brooke is an artist, particularly a graphic novelist. I loved her community within the apartment building and how Eli fit right in. 

Nanny for the Reclusive Billionaire:

Mallory (Brooke's sister) needs to get away form her suffocating parents. She takes a job as a personal chef and nanny on an remote island. With a chef background, she doesn't have much experience with children. But she understands the grief Oliver feels after losing her mother. Oliver and Mallory bond, making it impossible for Rhys to fire her, which he wanted to do at first sight. 

I loved the moments between Oliver and Mallory. I loved the Sound of Music jokes (it actually made me watch the Sound of Music).

Final Thoughts: I tore through both of these books during a weekend where I needed a distraction. These were that perfect distraction; I loved them. I didn't want either of them to end.  They had family drama, finding your own footing, and grand gestures. Lots of humor and sexy times in both of these books. 

* I'm friends with the author

** Source: Purchased from Amazon because that was the only place I could find them. 

Christmas Book Review: Sugar Plum Seduction

The worst thing for single father Gunnar is telling his daughter no. She's excited to try out for the Nutcracker at her dance school, but the auditions and the practices will wreck havoc on his schedule. When the dance teacher offers to help out, he can't disappoint his daughter.

However, Norah awakens feelings in him that he feels guilt for having. Cancer took his wife from him and he's not sure he's ready to move on. But fate has a different idea...

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this novella. I love this trope - the single father with a very cute daughter. I enjoyed the banter between Gunnar and his friend and co-worker Sean. I loved reading about the Nutcracker. Funny, sweet, and sexy - I read this novella in one sitting. If you're a Hallmark movie watcher, you'll want to read this book!

Source: Won in a contest

Fun Fact: The author (a friend of mine) was an extra in a Hallmark channel movie Holiday For Heroes. She in the barn scene at the end. You can glimpse her face on the far left

CLA Conference

This Monday and Tuesday, I'll be at the Connecticut Library Conference. 

It's a special one this year because I was the co-chair for the conference. And it takes a LOT of planning. But it's almost here and I'm excited because I think it's going to be a great conference.

The keynotes are going to be amazing:

I really can't wait to hear them!

Plus I'm co-presenting a session on Core Modern Romance Authors for the library and helping out at Children's and Teen Book Buzz where I'm talking about upcoming middle grade and children's books.

It's going to be a busy two days, but it will be great.