Review: The Marriage Match by Tracy March

Title:  The Marriage Match (Suddenly Smitten, #3) Author:  Tracy March Publisher/Publication Date: Entangled Bliss; January 19, 2015 Genre:  Contemporary Romance Format/Source: E-Book, Purchased Amazon     Barnes & Noble     Goodreads Book Summary Hot bachelor seeks bride… Resort tycoon Trent Hawthorne is looking for a wife. His all-business, no-nonsense grandmother (and the matriarch of the small town of Maple Creek) has selected three potential brides—all beautiful and approved. Each “fantasy date” will take place in a lush Caribbean setting, filmed like a reality show to promote the Hawthorne family’s chain of resorts. All of Trent’s hopes for love combined with a clever marketing gimmick…what could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, all it takes is a kiss. A sizzling sweet-as-sin kiss. But Cynthia Sawyer isn’t one of the bachelorettes, and she’s definitely not supposed to be making out with her boss’s sexy grandson. Not to mention it’s strictly against company policy. But Cynthia has her own reasons for hooking Trent up with a bride who isn’t her as soon as possible. And losing her heart is a price that she’s willing to pay… Review I only planned to read the beginning to see how The Marriage Match by Tracy March started, because I was already reading another book—And then...I was hooked early on. This story will simply whisk you away to a tropical island where the fun and surprises never cease. Trent’s grandmother was so amusing as she devised a plan to find him a wife. I loved the relationship Trent had with his grandmother. There was nothing that could stop this granny as she was on a mission to achieve her goals for keeping her resorts afloat and having great-grandchildren. But—ahem—some rules might be made to be broken, especially with the sparks that started flying as Trent and Cynthia worked on the details of his romantic getaways and search for the perfect wife. . Do I regret taking a break from reading the other book? Absolutely not, The Marriage Match has been a delightful distraction. So, if you're looking for a fun, romantic read, The Marriage Match might be exactly what you're looking for. Rating 5/5

ARC Review: Tempted in the Tropics by Tracy March

Title:  Tempted in the Tropics (A Suddenly Smitten Novel) Author:  Tracy March Publisher/Publication Date:  Entangled Bliss, September 9, 2013 Format/Source:  E-ARC, Publisher   Amazon | B&N | Kobo Books   Book Summary   The only thing they agree on is the sultry heat between them.   Nothing’s more important to Paige Ellerbee than her struggling bakery, Sweet Bee’s. When Lane Anderson, the temporary new doctor hot enough to rival McDreamy, moves in next door, though, she’s sure things are looking up. Until he threatens her business in their first conversation.    Lane just wants to practice medicine responsibly—not argue with the flighty bakery owner next door. But when he finds himself traveling down to the Caribbean to play guitar for Paige’s best friend’s wedding, suddenly the sight of the blonde in a bikini eclipses the fact they can’t agree on anything. And as their vacation romance grows, his reservations about starting something after getting burned by love are washed away like sand on the beach.    But once Paige and Lane land back home, will these polar opposites be able to forgive their feud and find lasting love?

 

My Thoughts

Tempted in the Tropics by Tracy March is a quick enjoyable read. The physical attraction between Dr. Lane Anderson & Paige was instantaneous. And yes there was growing tension between them because he was hampering her business. As a result of this tension, they maintained control over their feelings for one another—that is--until--they arrived in St. Lucia and the fun and excitement began. At that point in time, I couldn’t put the book down as Paige & Lane engaged in a no strings attached relationship, which didn’t always go as planned. Needless to say the heat was turned up a notch & there were bits of humor interspersed throughout as they found themselves in one humorous predicament after another.

I recommend reading Tempted in the Tropics. It’s a fun contemporary romance novel filled with magical treats, vivid details, heartfelt moments, and unexpected surprises.

Rating 4/5

I received an e-arc of Tempted in the Tropics from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, Thank You.

Release Day Spotlight & Giveaway: Tempted in the Tropics by Tracy March

Tempted in the Tropics by Tracy March Publisher/Publication Date:  Bliss an Entangled Imprint, September 9, 2013 Amazon | B&N | Kobo Books Synopsis   The only thing they agree on is the sultry heat between them.   Nothing’s more important to Paige Ellerbee than her struggling bakery, Sweet Bee’s. When Lane Anderson, the temporary new doctor hot enough to rival McDreamy, moves in next door, though, she’s sure things are looking up. Until he threatens her business in their first conversation.   Lane just wants to practice medicine responsibly—not argue with the flighty bakery owner next door. But when he finds himself traveling down to the Caribbean to play guitar for Paige’s best friend’s wedding, suddenly the sight of the blonde in a bikini eclipses the fact they can’t agree on anything. And as their vacation romance grows, his reservations about starting something after getting burned by love are washed away like sand on the beach.   But once Paige and Lane land back home, will these polar opposites be able to forgive their feud and find lasting love?   About the Author   Award-winning author Tracy March writes romantic thrillers influenced by her career in the pharmaceutical field, and her interest in science and politics. She also writes lighthearted romances inspired by her real-life happily ever after.   Always up for travel and adventure, Tracy has flown in a stunt plane, snowmobiled on the Continental Divide, ziplined in the Swiss Alps, and been chased by a bull in the mountains of St. Lucia. She loves Nationals baseball, Saturday date nights, and Dairy Queen Blizzards—and rarely goes a day without Diet Coke and Cheez-Its.   Tracy lives in Yorktown, Virginia, with her superhero husband who works for NASA. They recently spent two years living in Washington D.C., and enjoy visiting often—especially when the Nats are in town.   Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Pinterest   Rafflecopter Giveaway  Tropics Beach Bling prize pack including a charm bracelet, ring and a $25 Amazon or B&N gift card.   a Rafflecopter giveaway     Early Praise   “This is a terrific book! The storyline is fresh, modern and engaging. This is a fast-paced read the flows fluidly from beginning to end. The author does an excellent job of creating sexy seduction scenes that sizzle with heat.” – LJT on Goodreads   “Oh. My. Gosh. I so loved Tempted in the Tropics by Tracy March. It was entertaining from start to finish with the perfect blend of romance, laughter, and passion.” – Amy on Goodreads