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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Book Review: Your Christmas Love by Layla Hagen



Your Christmas Love
by Layla Hagen


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 A sizzling, full-length romance from USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Layla Hagen

Sienna Hensley loves everything about the Christmas season, from hanging decorations to the cozy get-togethers with her family. Despite being part of the well-known Bennett family, Sienna is determined to first gather experience before joining their business. Her job at Statham department store is perfect for that. But her new boss, Winston, is going to be a slight problem. He is broody, dictatorial, and sexy as all get out.

For Winston Statham, Christmas is just a reminder of the deadline looming ahead this year. Saving the store his parents build is his top priority. At least until he finds his branding manager singing and dancing to carols while hanging twinkling lights in his favorite meeting room.

He can’t get the sexy sway of her hips out of his mind…or her determination to make him smile. When he asks her to stay overtime, work isn’t the only thing on his mind. Before long, he’s willing to do anything for one more kiss, one more night together. Winston falls so hard for Sienna, that he can’t imagine ever letting her go.

But with his future up in the air, can he promise her anything more than an unforgettable Christmas season?
My Rating:




Favorite Quotes:


I don’t want to keep you on your toes. I just want to keep you.


I’d always thought that knowing you’ve found the one was going to take time... But this felt so perfect that I was close to bursting with happiness. I didn’t even know it was possible to feel so much joy. It was like a physical force, like a pressure from the inside out.



My Review:


Written in my favorite dual POV, this sweet and sexy book was a refreshing angst-free delight. What a relief to read upbeat and pleasurable storylines rather than constant conflict and yo-yo push/pull on and off relationship drama. This sexy couple brought out the best in each other in the boardroom, bedroom, and every environment in between. The storylines were engaging, delectably steamy, and easy to follow while populated with characters who were thoughtful, smart, hardworking, and highly likable. Sigh, I adore Layla Hagen.




About Layla Hagen

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Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Book Review: Meant for You (The Connor Family #3) by Layla Hagen



Meant for You

 (The Connor Family #3) 


Will Connor lives his life by simple rules: take care of those he loves, give one hundred percent to his job, and never ignore his instincts. So when he meets Paige, he doesn’t plan to ignore their crazy chemistry or the way her pretty smile strips him of all defenses…

As the development director of a non-profit, Paige Lamonica has met her fair share of people. But Will is something else entirely. The hot detective is a little too confident, and far too easy on the eye. She loves that he goes toe-to-toe with her at every turn. When Will asks her to attend his sister’s wedding with him, she thinks he just wants to throw off his scent some relatives with a penchant for matchmaking.

She couldn’t be more wrong. Will wants her.

When she teases him, he teases her right back. When she pushes his buttons, he repays her with scorching hot kisses. Paige discovers that there’s more to Will than she thought. With every layer she peels off, she craves more…

But as the daughter of an army man, Paige has never wanted to get involved with someone on the force. Can Will persuade her to give in to their growing love?
My Rating:


Favorite Quotes:

I practically flew to him. It felt that way, at least. Like I was so light that my feet weren’t even touching the ground, merely skipping over the surface.

“Just keep your eyes open for a smart and very sexy guy. Strong arms are important. Six-pack always a plus. Great skills in bed are also a requirement, but obviously, there’s no way to check that beforehand.” … I made a mental note never to ask about girl talk again.


My Review:


Layla Hagen is my go-to gal when I need something light and amusing as well as sweet and steamy.  Her alpha males are full of swagger but quickly learn the importance of groveling when needed.  I enjoyed the sweet pairing of Will and Paige, they were a feisty and sweary couple who could go toe-to-toe as well as scorch the sheets with their volcanically hot sexcapades.  
Empress DJ


About Layla Hagen

Website | Twitter | Facebook


Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.


She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.


She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.


She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)
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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Book Review: Wild With You by Layla Hagen


About WILD WITH YOU

Lori
Planning weddings is my dream job. As a single Mom, I live vicariously through my brides. From picking the dress to cutting the cake, I'm there every step of the way.
When I meet the best man at the latest wedding, sparks fly. Graham Frazier is more than I bargained for. The charismatic soccer club owner is disillusioned with marriage after his divorce, so it's part of my job to make sure he won't slip any sarcastic jokes in his best man's speech.
It's not part of my job to notice his washboard abs, or that he kisses like a dream. Graham's touch is sizzling.
Before I know it, he bosses me into accepting gifts and spending the night at his house (his excuse is good: I can't possibly drive after working a wedding, can I?)
I say yes to both. There are no two ways about it. I have the hots for this bossy man.
Graham
Since my divorce, weddings aren't my favorite events. But when my best friends decide to tie the knot, I promise to throw them a party they won't forget.
I was counting on sitting through long hours of preparations, but I didn't count on meeting someone like Lori Connor.
I pursue her relentlessly, wanting those long legs wrapped around me and her smooth skin under my lips.
Then I meet her son, and that boy charms me even faster than his mother did. Before I know it, he has me wrapped around his little finger.
But are Lori and I ready for our lives to intertwine in ways we haven't even imagined before?

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 My Rating:





Favorite Quotes:

I was sporting a grin that took up my entire face—the kind of photo dentists might display in their waiting room.

We're not doomed to repeat our parents' mistakes, you know. Or I'll end up with a bad perm after the age of sixty, or a slight wine addiction. Or both. Imagine the horror.

My Review:

I adored this couple, and what a treat to read a story where the characters aren’t in constant conflict or turmoil but are happy and playfully enjoying and supporting each other instead.  It was gratifying and a welcome respite for my bruised coronary muscle.  The storylines were engaging and relevant while the characters were endearing, enticing, and bright and shiny.  The writing was entertaining and delightfully amusing with witty and bawdy banter.  The pairing of Lori and Graham was dynamic and vibrant as both characters were independent, strong, and successful and secure in their careers although lacking in their social lives.  Their attraction was instant, their chemistry was unmistakable, their passion was volcanic, and their story was pleasantly enjoyable and oh, so, sweet.  I am simply loving her new series and can’t wait to see what this crafty scribbler does with the rest of the large Connor clan.  

Empress DJ

Want to win?

Layla Hagen has a great giveaway for running on her facebook page - head on over to check it out!
   

 About Layla Hagen

Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.
She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.
She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)
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Sunday, May 6, 2018

Book Review: Anything For You (The Connor Family, #1) by Layla Hagen 


Anything For You

(The Connor Family, #1)

by Layla Hagen 





Hotshot CEO Landon Connor knows his way around the boardroom. Ever since he lost his wife, Landon is all work and no play. But after he seals the biggest deal of his career, he decides to take a trip to his hometown. Nothing spells vacation like a little time with his boisterous family in the LA sun.

But the tempting landscape designer working for his sister spells a whole lot more than fun. Maddie Jennings is everything Landon didn't think he wanted anymore. He can't get enough of her sweetness, or her sensual curves.

Despite fanning herself every time Landon comes near her, Maddie tries to ignore their attraction. It’s the smart thing to do. But when Landon romances her with late night walks and bouquets of flowers, she can’t help giving in to his sexy charm.

But can Landon open up his heart for longer than a summer?


My Rating:





Favorite Quotes:



I was a sucker for men in suits, but men with rolled-up sleeves and muscled forearms were my kryptonite.


Maddie smiled sweetly at him while working on his cocktail. “Rule number one. Never be disrespectful to the person serving your food or beverage. You never know what they might put in. ”When she slid his glass toward him, the guy looked down at it as if afraid to touch it. I held my glass up in her direction, grinning. Her sass was contagious.


The dating world is a lot like seeing a fin in the water and thinking it’s a dolphin, only to later discover it’s a shark. It takes trial and error to get to the good ones.

 

My Review:



I adore Layla Hagen’s sweet and sexy romance, they are my guilty pleasure and have never failed to put a smirk on my face.  Written in my favorite dual POV, the engaging story was low angst with clever hits of humor and provided a lovable cast of endearing new characters as well as and a sweet, steamy, equal, and supportive relationship.  Nirvana.  I look forward to many more stories featuring the feisty and lovable Connor clan.
Empress DJ


 About Layla Hagen


Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.

She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.

She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Book Review: Your Endless Love by Layla Hagen




Your Endless Love

by Layla Hagen



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An incurable romantic with a chronic case of bad luck with men...

Museum curator Summer Bennett knows that happily-ever-afters are not make-believe. After all, her siblings all found their soulmates, so she’s optimistic her prince charming will come along too...eventually. In the meantime, she focuses on her job and her volunteering—which brings her face to face with one of Hollywood’s hottest A-listers.

When Alexander Westbrook flashes America’s favorite panty-melting smile, Summer's entire body responds. When she asks him to get involved in the community where she volunteers, Summer is shocked that the Hollywood heartthrob agrees right away. Two weeks working side by side with the world’s sexiest guy, and the game is on.

Far from the public eye, Summer discovers she likes the real Alex even more than his on-screen persona. Secret kisses and whispered conversations spark a fire in her that nothing can extinguish. If only his life wasn’t splashed all over the tabloids…

Alex can’t keep his eyes--or his hands--off of Summer. But she’s too sweet, and too damn lovely to be swept up in his Hollywood drama. His career is at risk, and an iron-clad clause in his contract with the studio makes a relationship impossible. But staying away from her is out of the question.


My Rating:





Favorite Quotes:



As my brother heads to the bunch of kids grouped in the center of the room, I wonder for the millionth time if he’s actually human. He runs a billion-dollar corporation, finds time to woo his wife, and raise four little souls. I’m still going with a radioactive spider bite. Possibly vampire.


Some would call my tactics underhanded. Unorthodox is a better word. Much more elegant. A convincing sales pitch takes people skills, which I have in spades. You cannot grow up with eight siblings and not have people skills.


Everything we eat during girls’ night doesn’t matter… Gossiping burns a lot of calories…



Believing someone’s promise is more complicated than gifting them with yours, because when you chose to believe someone, you give them power over you.



My Review:




I have learned that I can always count on Layla Hagen’s Bennetts for sweet and steamy stories that are relatively low in conflict and dreaded angst, and I was long overdue for some refreshing relief.  Summer and Alex were a charming couple and their story was delightfully crisp and simply adorable while it also brought the heat.  The storyline was entertaining and engaging and provided updates on the rest of the massive Bennett clan.  I enjoyed their playful banter and sizzling chemistry.  But I’m left to wonder what will be next as Ms. Hagen has married off the last of the clan, although there seems to be a large pool of cousins yet to be tapped.  


Empress DJ



About Layla Hagen


Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.

She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.

She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)


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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Book Review, Giveaway: YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE by Layla Hagen


Layla Hagen's YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE is available now! Be sure to get your hands on this next Bennett book. Find out more about YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE below, read a sneak peek, and find out how you can enter to win an awesome giveaway!


About YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE

She’s the one who got away.
This time, he refuses to let her slip through his fingers.
Daniel Bennett has no regrets, except one: letting go of the woman he loved years ago. He wouldn’t admit it out loud, but he’s been pining for Caroline ever since. But his meddling family can read him like an open book. So when his sisters kick up their matchmaking shenanigans, Daniel decides to play right along. After all, he built his booming adventure business by making the most out of every opportunity. And he has no intention of missing out on opportunity to be near Caroline.
Determined to keep her heart in check, Caroline Dunne knows better than to fall for Daniel’s charms again--even though the man is a walking temptation. Everything from his sexy smile to his charming banter makes her toes curl and her heart throb. Even with their lives going in separate directions, neither can ignore the magnetic pull between them, or deny their connection. But will they find the second chance they've both wanted all along?

Get your hands on YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE now: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Nook

My Rating:





Favorite Quotes:



To her defense, she does have chronic bad luck in the dating department. But maybe her expectation that all men are assholes actually attracts assholes.


I have three sisters. Sugar’s the answer to everything.


I’m sorry about how I handled things on the phone. I was scared and the stupid came out.



I’m sure the right one’s out there somewhere. He just needs a map to find me. Or a compass. Better yet, a GPS. Mine’s definitely not working. Keeps sending me into dead ends.


My Review:



Oh those swoon-worthy Bennett men, all sweet-talking, rich, successful, handsome, thoughtful, romantic, sex-gods, this is how you know you are reading fantasy as these men are as common in real life as a bus driving unicorn.  But Ms. Hagen does make them delightful reading with her clever and amusing humor, playful banter, and endearing characters.  And those scorching hot sex scenes… an absolute bonus.  I enjoyed this sweet and steamy second chance romance from start to finish.

Empress DJ 



Want to win?

Layla Hagen has a great giveaway running on her facebook page to celebrate the release - head on over to check it out!


Be sure to join Layla Hagen and a ton of amazing authors at the One-Click Addict Support Group on Saturday, November 4th for an incredible day long celebration with tons of fun and giveaways!




Want to catch up on the Bennett Family series? Grab them now!
Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 1):
Your Captivating Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 2):
Your Forever Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 3):
Your Inescapable Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 4):
Your Tempting Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 5):
Your Alluring Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 6):
Your Fierce Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 7):


 About Layla Hagen

Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.
She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.
She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Book Review, Giveaway: Your Inescapable Love by Layla Hagen

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About Your Inescapable Love: 

*A new sizzling friends-to-lovers romance from a USA TODAY Best-selling Author* 

*This book is a stand-alone. 

Each book in The Bennett Family series will follow a different couple.*

  Max Bennett was nine years old the first time he met Emilia. The two formed a 



Your Inescapable Love Synopsis:

Max Bennett was nine years old the first time he met Emilia. The two formed a tight friendship that lasted for years until she moved away. Now, years later, Max enjoys a successful career, and his brilliant business sense helped him take his family’s company to the next level. Max loves his life: carefree and fun. He has everything he wants and does not intend to settle down anytime soon (even though his family might have other ideas).

But when a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with Emilia, he starts questioning everything. The girl he last saw years ago has grown into a beautiful woman with sensual curves and a smile he can’t get out of his mind. Their chemistry is sizzling, and between old memories and new challenges, the two form an undeniable connection.

Emilia Campbell has a lot on her plate, taking care of her sick grandmother. Still, the twenty-eight-year-old physical therapist faces everything with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. The one area in her life where she’s not too optimistic is love. After practically being left at the altar, Emilia has sworn off men. Until the childhood friend she hero-worshiped and hasn’t quite forgotten steps into her clinic. Max is every bit the troublemaker she remembers, only now he has a body to drool over and a smile to melt her panties. Not that she intends to do the former, or let the latter happen.

They are both determined not to cross the boundaries of friendship. But as they spend more time together, their chemistry spirals out of control.

Can Emilia trust her childhood hero with the key to her heart and accept she might have found her one true love?







  
series-banner   Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 1):
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My Rating:




Favorite Quotes:



I need to fill my free time with something.  Judging and gossiping fit the bill.


You also haven't had much luck with men.  I could be cocky and say that it's a sign you had to wait for me, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.


Girl, I'm jealous.  Make sure you tap that as often as possible.  There comes a time when you'll only be able to do it as often as your arthritis allows you to.


It's different now Max.  We're dating.  You're supposed to think I fart rainbows and never have morning breath.


I have an Emilia sensor.  Goes off whenever you're nearby.



My Review:



Reading works by the talented scribe known as Layla Hagen is a reward I give myself when I have earned a treat or feel in need of respite from reading books filled with conflict, angst, and tension.  I eagerly await the arrival of her new books with the greed of an only child at Christmas waiting for Santa.  Your Inescapable Love is currently my favorite Layla Hagen book ever, and her best work to date.  The storyline was pleasantly entertaining and the writing was incredibly hot and deliciously sweet.  I adore Ms. Hagen's feisty heroines and sexy yet tender alpha men.  Emilia and Max were childhood friends who reunited nineteen years later as adults and totally adorable as a couple. I relished their witty banter and flirty exchanges.  Written from a dual POV, it was breathtakingly sensual, endearingly sweet, and totally delightful.  

Empress DJ



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Your Captivating Love
  (The Bennett Family Series, Book 2): 
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Your Forever Love (The Bennett Family Series, Book 3):
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About Layla Hagen: 

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I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later. I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world. And I drink coffee. Lots of it     

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Friday, October 7, 2016

Cover Reveal, Giveaway: Your Inescapable Love by Layla Hagen

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 Title: Your Inescapable Love
 Author: Layla Hagen
 Genre: Contemporary Romance 
 Release date: November 10, 2016  
  About Your Inescapable Love: 

*A new sizzling friends-to-lovers romance from a USA TODAY Best-selling Author* 

*This book is a stand-alone. Each book in The Bennett Family series will follow a different couple.*     

Max Bennett was nine years old the first time he met Emilia. The two formed a tight friendship that lasted for years until she moved away. Now, years later, Max enjoys a successful career, and his brilliant business sense helped him take his family’s company to the next level. Max loves his life: carefree and fun. He has everything he wants and does not intend to settle down anytime soon (even though his family might have other ideas). 

But when a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with Emilia, he starts questioning everything. The girl he last saw years ago has grown into a beautiful woman with sensual curves and a smile he can’t get out of his mind. Their chemistry is sizzling, and between old memories and new challenges, the two form an undeniable connection.  

 Emilia Campbell has a lot on her plate, taking care of her sick grandmother. Still, the twenty-eight-year-old physical therapist faces everything with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. The one area in her life where she’s not too optimistic is love. After practically being left at the altar, Emilia has sworn off men. Until the childhood friend she hero-worshiped and hasn’t quite forgotten steps into her clinic. Max is every bit the troublemaker she remembers, only now he has a body to drool over and a smile to melt her panties. Not that she intends to do the former, or let the latter happen. 

They are both determined not to cross the boundaries of friendship. But as they spend more time together, their chemistry spirals out of control.  Can Emilia trust her childhood hero with the key to her heart and accept she might have found her one true love?  

 Preorder Today! Amazon: 

  Coming October 10th: iBooks | Nook | Kobo | Google Play   

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Your Irresistible Love 
(The Bennett Family Series, Book 1): 
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2dbUS7s  
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2booehV 
The AUDIO version: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2dsVfw4   

Your Captivating Love 
(The Bennett Family Series, Book 2): 
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2doRv2q 
The AUDIO version: http://amzn.to/2dH85WD   

Your Forever Love 
(The Bennett Family Series, Book 3):
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2ar1ooN 
The AUDIO version: http://amzn.to/2dbWMF7  
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About Layla Hagen:





I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later. I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world. And I drink coffee. Lots of it  Links: Website: https://twitter.com/laylahagen Facebook: https://facebook.com/LaylaHagenBooks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laylahagen     
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