Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne

Ms. Layne has done it again! Irresistibly Yours is an Oxford Novel in which Cole Sharpe, mister sassy, handsome, sports writer finally meets his match! Spunky, somewhat tom boyish Penelope Pope moves to New York from Chicago for a fresh start.  Having lost her dream job to a fellow writer who she thought was her friend and had hoped for something more, Penelope really, really, needs this job at Oxford.  Cole has been writing as a freelance writer with Oxford for a while now and never thought he would have competition from anyone when Oxford decides to expand their sports section and hire a Sports Editor. Meeting at the ball park without knowing they are competing for the same job sets the stage.  I love the "sweetness" of this novel.   I get that Penelope is a beautiful woman but would have loved it if the Stiletto gals had given her a "Cinderella" beauty makeover moment.  Can't wait for Lincoln's story and if you don't know who I mean, then what are you waiting for?  Time to catch up on previous stories from this series (Stiletto/Oxford), I guarantee you won't be disappointed!  

Bearing It All by Vonnie Davis

Run don't walk to purchase this book! [Or should I say click :)] Just had the pleasure of reading the latest "bear shifting adventure" by Vonnie Davis, and I can tell you that this is my favourite to date.  I absolutely loved the intrigue and suspense along with the comedic relief provided by Effie.  If you haven't read any other books in this series you can certainly read this as a stand alone but having said that, reading the previous novels you understand completely who everyone is and how they fit in.  Especially Effie a grandmotherly witch who is hilarious!  Ronan Matheson needs to get away so he retreats to his isolated cottage in the woods.  French intelligence agent, Anisa Brosseau is on the run from the CIA as well as her own government where she has been framed for crimes she did not commit.  Guess where her drone lands, yep right on top of Rowan while he is in his bear form.  Let the games begin.  I kept putting this book down as I didn't want it to end and was trying to prolong the story.  Loved, Loved, Loved it!  5 STARS!