Playing For Keeps by R.L. Mathewson

Playing for Keeps (A Neighbor from Hell #1)

Grade-B+
Hotness Level-Inferno
Kink Level-None
Series-Neighbor From Hell #2
Reviewed by Kay

Haley is a high school history teacher who lives in what she considers her dream house. She has fixed the place up just the way she wants it inside and out. She takes pride in these accomplishments. So it really upsets her that her neighbor could care less about his home. That in itself is bothersome but then there’s his former conquests having drunken screaming fits on his front lawn in the middle of the night. She’s even handled that without a word of complaint to him but when he starting pulling up her flowers…it’s on.

Jason is also a high school history teacher at Holly’s school, in the room next door, in addition to being her neighbor from hell. He is a big guy with a even bigger appetite on all levels. His property is not kept up. He has wild parties and crazy exes. He has even used his front yard as a urinal. He’s also totally oblivious to his offensive ways until he pisses off the petite firecracker from next door.

This story was fantastic! I laughed out loud so much my stomach hurt. Haley is so loyal and kind. Jason is boorish but lovable. I have never seen another man love food this much! He loves it even more than J.R. Ward’s Rhage or Julia Quinn’s Colin and believe me that’s something. This would have had a A rating but there was a thought by the hero that offended me greatly and colored my view a little. That being said, I would recommend this book to anyone.

Heat Of Passion by Elle Kennedy

Heat of Passion (Out of Uniform, #2)

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Grade-B
Hotness Level-Inferno
Kink Level-None
Series-Out Of Uniform#2
Reviewed by Kay

Holly has just gotten dumped by her boyfriend and is looking to lose herself for just a little bit. Carson is a SEAL that is watching his best friend fall in love and thinks maybe his casual sex lifestyle has lost some of it’s luster. He thinks he ready for a relationship. Holly approaches Carson at a nightclub and their attraction is instantaneous and off the charts hot.

Holly wants a no strings attached fling and Carson wants a commitment. From there on a battle of wills ensues. I was thoroughly entertained with everything about the story. The only thing that kept it from an A grade was the fact that it’s pretty hard to settle the relationship in a short story.

Always Been Mine by Elizabeth Reyes

Always Been Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #2)
Grade-B
Hotness Level- Blaze
Kink Level-None
Series-Moreno Brothers Book Two
Reviewed by Kay

Valerie Zuniga has loved Alex Moreno for years and years. He’s broken her heart for all those years. She has tried to move on and forward with her life. She’s got a good job and even dates, but misses Alex terribly. Her cousin is marrying Alex’s brother and she has to see him again to help with wedding details.

Alex Moreno has always regretted the way things ended between Valerie and himself. He sees her at a wedding function and all the memories of her come flooding back. He comes to the realization that he still loves her and takes steps to win her back.

Their journey is full of emotions and obstacles. I adore the story here and was happy with the ending. I can’t really go anymore in depth with the description of this story without giving it away. Read and enjoy.