Sunday, January 31, 2016

COMING 2/2. NEW RELEASE: BETTING THE BAD BOY (THE BAD BOYS OF DESTINY # 2) BY SUGAR JAMISON

 

 

 

 

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BETTING THE BAD BOY (THE BAD BOYS OF DESTINY # 2) BY SUGAR JAMISON

 

 

Release Date:  February 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Ten years ago, Duke King knew that getting involved with Grace Truman would only bring trouble into his already hard life. After all, the son of the town drunk has no business falling for the judge’s daughter…a passion that led to disaster and ended with Duke serving a ten year prison sentence. Duke never wanted to return to Destiny, especially now that he’s built a multimillion dollar custom car empire with his brothers. But when his sick aunt calls him home, he must face his past and discover a secret that instantly changes his life.

Grace never thought she would see Duke again, especially after years of silence. But when Duke comes storming back into her life, looking hotter than ever, and determined to get to know the son he never knew he had, she realizes that maybe she’d been wrong about him so many years ago. So Grace decides to make Duke a bet. If he can stay in the house with them for the next thirty days and prove he’ll be a good father, she’ll agree to letting him be part of his son’s life. If not, he’d better be prepared for a fight.

 

 

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REVIEW:  BETTING THE BAD BOY (THE BAD BOYS OF DESTINY # 2) BY SUGAR JAMISON

 

Betting the Bad Boy (Destiny, #2)Betting the Bad Boy by Sugar Jamison

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Duke and Grace had a connection that outsiders didn't understand. He was the troubled bad boy. She was the rich girl who had a bright future. Love brought them together. Prejudice and hate tore them apart. I received an ARC of Betting the Bad Boy in exchange for an honest review. Lolly is a wonderful character. She gives these boys the nurturing they need direct to the point and with a sassy comeback every time. She's the missing piece to a less than perfect life for Duke, Colt and Levi. It is hard not to fall for Duke. Rough around the edges he has endured a lot of pain in his young life but has worked his tail off to make a better life for himself and his brothers. The Kings are not an easy family but are bonded by a past that would break anyone and are still standing.
This is a story of young love that developed into heartache but was stronger than all the persecution faced. Sugar Jamison is a lot like Lolly in that she is direct and to the point but compassionate. I love this series and am looking forward to Levi's story.



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THE BAD BOY CEO (THE BAD BOYS OF DESTINY # 1) BY SUGAR JAMISON

 

 

Release Date:  November 3, 2015

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Colt King has spent his whole life trying to prove he's not the trash his hometown of Destiny, Nevada, thought he and his brothers were. As soon as he was old enough he left town, vowing to make a name for himself and never looking back at the place that looked down on him. But that plan goes out the window when his ailing elderly aunt asks him to come home.

He begrudgingly returns to help the woman who raised him. But he's no longer the poor kid from the bad part of town. He's the ruler of a custom car empire and a financial genius. He arrives expecting a boring stay, but when he walks into his childhood home to find a woman in nothing but her underwear pointing a shotgun at his face, he knows his trip home will be a memorable one. With his aunt sick and forcing him to help her restore her fledgling hair salon, he has more than enough on his plate. Colt has no idea that her sexy tenant, Zanna, is going to be the cause of his many sleepless nights.

Zanna Jacobs came to the ghost town of Destiny to stay out of trouble and stay the hell away from men. She's got a serious thing for bad boys that's she trying to kick, and when she lays her eyes on the brutishly handsome Colt, she knows he's got bad news written all over him. He's not the typical thug she goes for: He's too clean cut, too good looking, and too cold--and when he comes to take over her salon, she's not going to take it. Zanna decides to show him exactly who the boss is. Colt is used to people following his orders, and when Zanna challenges his every word he finds her infuriating and incredibly sexy. He can't keep his hands off her...and knows that once he returns to Las Vegas, all bets are off...

 

 

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REVIEW:  THE BAD BOY CEO (THE BAD BOYS OF DESTINY # 1) BY SUGAR JAMISON

 

The Bad Boy CEOThe Bad Boy CEO by Sugar Jamison

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Bad Boy CEO is an amazing story. I requested an ARC of Sugar Jamison's novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed meeting the King brothers. The school of hard knocks taught them growing up that they could only rely on each other. Duke, Colt and Levi used the lessons learned from a dark childhood and have become successful business men. I am so hoping Ms. Jamison makes a series out of these brothers. Any story centered around brooding sexy males would be worth a look. Throughout the story there were hints of a series so I hope it will be followed through.

The Bad Boy CEO is the middle brother, Colt's story. In no way could Colt be describe as wearing his heart on his sleeve. He keeps his emotions stored away and focuses on making money for the business he and his brothers own. The human calculator (my nickname for Colt) uses work to escape all the pain from his past. Zanna has endured her share of heartache. In order to make a fresh start she left the past behind and moved on literally. New location, new people everything was going fine until Colt comes along and upends everything. Sugar Jamison is an author that is on the verge of big things. She took a story of heartbreak and bitterness and turned it into a sweet, sexy, gutsy novel that is just as filled with laughter as it is tears. I loved it.



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Saturday, January 30, 2016

AVAILABLE 2/2. NEW RELEASE: THE BABY ARRANGEMENT/ BABY, I'M YOURS/ BABY, BE MINE BY SAMANTHA CHASE.

 

 

 

 

 

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THE BABY ARRANGEMENT/ BABY, I'M YOURS/ BABY, BE MINE BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

 

Release Date:  February 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Just in time for Valentine's Day, an exciting reissue of all three novellas in the beloved Life, Love, and Babies series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase

For anyone who's ever lost their heart to a man, or a baby...or both

 

The Baby Arrangement


Derek Sloan is more than shocked when someone mysteriously delivers a baby to his office. Kayleigh Mitchell naturally steps up to help her boss, and soon hopes he'll see her as more than just a temporary solution.

Baby, I'm Yours


When Nicole Taylor rediscovers the father of her child three years after their one wild night of passion, Josh Masterson is determined to prove there's still a chance for their own happily-ever-after.

Baby, Be Mine


Jake Knight came home one night to find trouble on his doorstep-times two. With infant twins to care for, Jake desperately calls on a heartbroken ex for help...and the more time he spends with Olivia, the more he wants this makeshift family to be permanent.

 

 

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REVIEW:  THE BABY ARRANGEMENT/ BABY, I'M YOURS/ BABY, BE MINE BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

The Baby Arrangement / Baby, I'm Yours / Baby, Be MineThe Baby Arrangement / Baby, I'm Yours / Baby, Be Mine by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Game, Set, Match. Samantha Chase delivers a knockout punch with this triple anthology.

In The Baby Arrangement a mysterious bundle of joy plays matchmaker for two unsuspecting lovebirds.

Baby, I'm Yours proves the second time around can be sweeter.

Family is what you make it. Baby, Be Mine looks at the healing power of love and shows that love not blood is the most powerful unifying force.

In the past I have read these three stories and fell in love. Each story delivers a sweet look at the power of a loving family. Alone each story is adorable. Together they are irresistible. At the heart of it all is happiness and there is no greater reward than that.



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NEW RELEASE: UNTIL I'M YOURS (THE BENNETTS) BY KENNEDY RYAN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UNTIL I'M YOURS (THE BENNETTS) BY KENNEDY RYAN

 

 

Release Date:  February 2, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

"Kennedy Ryan continues to prove what a powerful writer she is in this intense romance."
--- A.L. Jackson, NYT bestselling author on Be Mine Forever

The world knows her face . . .

Mean girl. Goddess. Bitch. Supermodel Sofie Baston has earned those labels . . . yet they don't scratch the surface of who she really is. Before she can follow her own dreams, Sophie must do her daughterly duty and reel in a "fish" for her father's business-a tall, brown-eyed entrepreneur who immediately hooks her. He's a big guy with an even bigger heart . . . but will that heart be open to Sofie once her darkest secret is revealed?

. . . but only one man knows her heart

To Trevor Bishop, Sofie is a beautiful mystery he would gladly spend his life solving. He figures her tough demeanor is armor against a world that's hurt her too many times. Then Sofie's deepest wounds are reopened by the powerful, ruthless man who made them. When she musters the courage to take him down, her world shatters. Now Trevor is determined to help Sofie pick up the pieces so they can build a future together. The challenge will be convincing his ice princess that it's safe to melt in his arms . . . 

 

 

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Until I'm Yours (The Bennetts, #4)Until I'm Yours by Kennedy Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It's not that Sofie is unlikable, she perceives herself to be unlovable so she has erected a wall that serves as her defense against hurt and disappointment. She plays her part well. Maybe too well. Trevor is intrigued by the mysterious beauty and senses deep emotion hiding behind the icy facade. I received an ARC of Until I'm Yours by Kennedy Ryan in exchange for an honest review. With all that Sofie kept locked away it's surprising she didn't fall apart sooner. I don't say this often because I hate women being portrayed as the weaker sex BUT I am so glad she had someone who was willing to risk it all for her. Trevor was the white knight Sofie needed in her corner. I have read all four books in the Bennett series and from experience know that this is the one author that I read whose stories are so purely raw that I cry without even noticing the tears. That is powerful storytelling.



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EXPERIENCE THE BENNETT SERIES FROM THE BEGINNING.

 

 

 

 

WHEN YOU ARE MINE (THE BENNETTS) BY KENNEDY RYAN
 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Forever is a heartbeat away . . .

 

Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build the life she's always wanted. The only thing missing? A passionate connection with her would-be fiancé, Cam. Kerris wants to believe that sparks are overrated-until Walsh Bennett lights her up like the Fourth of July.

 

. . . but what about love?

 

As one of the East Coast's most eligible bachelors, Walsh enjoys financial independence, fulfilling work with his family's nonprofit, and plenty of female attention. But lately he's been distracted by the one woman he can't have. Lovely to look at and even sweeter to know, Kerris is the soul mate Walsh never thought he would find. The problem is, his best friend found her first . . .

 

 

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LOVING YOU ALWAYS (THE BENNETTS) BY KENNEDY RYAN

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Kerris Moreton should be the happiest woman in the world: She has a successful business and is about to start the family she's always wanted. But the man of her dreams-the one whose green eyes see straight into her soul and whose gentle hands make her body hum with pleasure-is not hers.

Each secret moment with Walsh Bennett serves to remind Kerris of what she's missing. And every stolen hour makes it harder to see her future without him. But being with Walsh would betray a sacred promise and upend her perfect life. When tragedy strikes, the razor's edge between love and loyalty grows sharper than ever. And Kerris must decide where her heart will fall . . .

Don't miss the first installment in The Bennett's Series...When You Are Mine. Available now!

 

 

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BE MINE FOREVER (THE BENNETTS) BY KENNEDY RYAN

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

Can a secret crush . . .

 

Jo Walsh has loved Cameron Mitchell for as long as she can remember. Whether front and center in her life or on the periphery, the tall, brooding artist has made his presence seductively and irresistibly known. But whenever they start to get close, Cam pulls away. Jo's tired of keeping her feelings in a box Cam is afraid to open. If he wants her, he'll have to prove it. And if he doesn't, Jo will need to know the real reason why . . .

 

. . . become the love of a lifetime?

 

How do you walk away from your soul mate? Cam wishes he knew. No matter how far he runs from Jo, he can't resist looking back at the silver eyes that seem to see right through him. But as well as Jo thinks she understands Cam, the dark truth about his past is something she shouldn't have to handle. Cam's sure that setting Jo free is the right thing to do. Too bad his heart has other ideas . . .

 

 

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Friday, January 29, 2016

OUT NOW: THE FALL OF THE RED QUEEN (SOUTHERN STYLE) BY LEXXI CALLAHAN

 

 

 

 

 

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THE FALL OF THE RED QUEEN (SOUTHERN STYLE) BY LEXXI CALLAHAN

 

 

 

 

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Madlyn Robicheaux earned her reputation as the Red Queen. She crushes her opponents with a calculated ruthlessness that never loses. Jared Marshall is a distraction she doesn’t want or need. Even worse, he’s a threat. If she’s not careful, he could blow the lid off everything she’s spent ten years protecting, but crushing Jared is proving as impossible as resisting him.

Jared Marshall hates being a lawyer, he’d rather play with his band at Trick’s or make cheesecake at his bakery. His one shot at avoiding the family firm rests on convincing the Red Queen to join Marshall and Marshall. But when his legendary charm fails, he falls straight through the looking glass where nothing is as it seems. And the chemistry that blows up between them exposes a shocking vulnerability that questions everything he’s ever believed about her.

 

 

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REVIEW:  THE FALL OF THE RED QUEEN (SOUTHERN STYLE) BY LEXXI CALLAHAN

 

The Fall of the Red Queen (Southern Style, #3)The Fall of the Red Queen by Lexxi Callahan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Jarrod is more than a playboy. He loves his family, hates his job and longs to make his own decisions. She's not bad just misunderstood. Focusing on her career is how Madlyn deals with emotions she doesn't want to face. Madlyn is a complex character because she thrives on manipulation and discord but as the layers are peeled back you discover a woman who wants love and acceptance. Thus the acting out. I received an ARC of The Fall of The Red Queen in exchange for an honest review. This is a story with drama, attitude and redemption. I enjoy reading Lexxi Callahan because her stories cover a wide range of emotions but are written with sassy dialogue and provocative characters that make it easy to get caught up in her tangled web of romance. 
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BECK VALLEY PRESENTS: AT BAY BY JOHN W. MEFFORD

 

 

 

 

NEW SERIES....

Alex Troutt Thriller Series #1

AT Bay

Alexandra Giordano never knew she had it so good. Until it was all gone in an instant.

 

As she begins her daunting quest to uncover the black spots on her memory, what she finds isn’t sweet or charming or even pleasant. And that’s when she begins to question everything, including herself.

 

Her work as a Special Agent for the FBI is only a distraction, serving as a mental metronome…anything to crank the gears of her feeble mind.

 

And then it happens—a bizarre, ritualistic murder. She loses herself in her work, fully immersed

in the investigation. Unable to recall even her own kids, she’s somehow able to formulate

coherent theories on what type of person could pull off such a sickening act.

 

As her mind slowly plugs a few memory gaps, her emotions are scrambled by the reality of her

worlds colliding. And the resulting explosion tears her in two.

 

Can she pick up all the incendiary fragments to solve the twisted crime while she clings to some

semblance of sanity?

 

One woman can only keep so much…AT Bay.

 

 

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About the Author

 

A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, best-selling author John W. Mefford has been writing novels since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until late 2009.

 

John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and thrills, but they also evoke an emotional connection with the characters.

 

When he’s not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.

 

John lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife, three opinionated kids, and a feisty fat cat who rules the world.

 

 

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NEW RELEASE: HOPE FALLS: WILDEST DREAMS BY SAMANTHA CHASE (KINDLE WORLDS).

 

 

 

 

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HOPE FALLS: WILDEST DREAMS BY SAMANTHA CHASE (KINDLE WORLDS)

 

 

Release Date:  January 26, 2016

 

 

 

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She’s looking for a future with roots from her past…

For Alesha Reed, coming back to Hope Falls is bittersweet. Twenty years ago it was her home, but that was when her family was still together. Now she’s returning to take over her father’s beloved book store – Read Between the Lines – while he deals with a health crisis. For years Alesha longed for the town, the people, the sense of belonging she once felt and she’s ready for her fresh start amidst the familiar.

He’s seeing an important part of his past as a key to his future…

Reece Brooks has called Hope Falls home for most of his life, but when the opportunity arose to give him a little breathing room from the close-knit community, he took it. It’s normally business-as-usual when he comes home for a visit, so imagine his surprise when this visit home brings him face to face with the first girl to ever break his heart. Granted, they were only seven years old at the time, but still. Fate has brought the girl he’s never forgotten back into his life. Unfortunately, Reece is only in Hope Falls for a limited time and Alesha’s ready to lay down roots there.  

 

 

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Hope Falls: Wildest Dreams (Kindle Worlds Novella)Hope Falls: Wildest Dreams by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Home is more than a place. It is a feeling of comfort, a sense of belonging that comes from the people around you showing love and support. Alesha to a degree had an understanding of that but, didn't feel as if she deserved the connection and care. I received an ARC of Wildest Dreams in exchange for an honest review. The contrast between Alesha wanting and needing the security of a close knit community and Reece wanting to escape from one was the focal point of the story. The story was a great metaphor for life. Sometimes the things we leave behind are central to the road we choose to travel but we always carry home in our hearts no matter where we roam. Samantha Chase has a way of wrapping the most beautiful messages within the simplest of stories. Lovely.



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Thursday, January 28, 2016

HAPPY RELEASE DAY: SCORING POSITION (PHILADELPHIA PATRIOTS) BY V. K. SYKES.

 

 

 

 

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SCORING POSITION (PHILADELPHIA PATRIOTS) BY V. K. SYKES

 

 

Release Date:  January 28, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

A brand new book in the USA Today Bestselling PHILADELPHIA PATRIOTS series of sexy sports romances!


Big, tough, sexy…and trouble.

As far as sports agent Kate Berlin is concerned, that describes Nick Rome perfectly. Landing the hard-charging, talented catcher as her new client is a huge coup, and Nick could catapult her small agency into the big leagues—or destroy her reputation if she screws up. Since Nick has a habit of butting heads with Patriots management, the chance for disaster is high.

Nick’s had serious agent troubles, so he’s willing to give smart and sexy Kate Berlin a try at negotiating his new and much-needed contract. The hardworking single mom is determined to manage Nick both on and off the field, clamping down on the attraction blazing between them. But nobody keeps Nick Rome under control—either on the field or in the bedroom.

Can Kate handle Nick as both her lover and her client, or will succumbing to passion destroy the professional life she’s worked so hard to achieve?


The Philadelphia Patriots Series

Book One: Fastball


Book Two: Hardball


Book Three: Bigger Than Beckham


Book Four: Curveball


Book Five: Payoff Pitch

 

 

 

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Scoring Position (Philadelphia Patriots Book 6)Scoring Position by V.K. Sykes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Kate is a gritty, smart woman with a lot on her plate. Her plate just got a lot bigger. Nick is just the man to help her succeed in a career dominated by men but also the distraction she can't afford to have. Nick was a fun character. He was just cocky enough to aggravate and sexy enough to fantasize about. Kate held her own against the consummate playboy. I received an ARC of Scoring Position in exchange for an honest review. V.K. Sykes is a combination of sexy, smart and entertaining that always delivers a great read.



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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

NEW RELEASE: HOPE FALLS: KISSED BY A SEAL BY ZOE YORK.

 

 

 

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HOPE FALLS: KISSED BY A SEAL BY ZOE YORK

 

 

Release Date:  January 28, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Julie Collins is done with men, and their super slimy ways.

Lt. Jason Steyner has given up on finding the right woman—at least until he gets out of the military.

But when the curvy flight attendant and the hunky Navy SEAL meet late one night, the attraction is immediate. And complicated. Can they find a way to keep each other in their lives? Will they realize what they have before it’s too late?

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Kissed by a SEAL is a standalone novella in the Hope Falls Kindle World. It connects to Snowed In, a Hope Falls novel by Melanie Shawn (where you first meet Julie), and Fall Away and Fall Fast, two SEALs Undone novellas by Zoe York (where you first meet Jason). It can be read on its own. 

 

 

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REVIEW:  HOPE FALLS: KISSED BY A SEAL BY ZOE YORK

 

Hope Falls: Kissed by a SEALHope Falls: Kissed by a SEAL by Zoe York

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The awesome thing about Kindle Worlds is that you don't have to be a fan of one author to fall in love with another. This is another outlet to introduce readers to talented authors in an unconventional way that works surprising well. I received an ARC of Kissed by a Seal in exchange for an honest review. I love to read and don't always have a lot of time to explore that passion. With Kissed by a Seal Ms. York supplied a book that is short and sweet but doesn't shortcut on the story. Right away that appealed to me. This novel gave me the things I seek out most when reading a book. A good story that centers around my favorite genre (romance) and a series that I can revisit again whenever I want. Whenever I read a Zoe York novel I know it will be a book that is not easily forgotten with characters easily loved. This was no exception.




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COMING THIS WEEK TO RETAILERS: READ AND REVIEW KEEP ON LOVING YOU (CABIN FEVER) AND WILD CHILD (ROCK ROYALTY # 6) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY.

 

 

 

 

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KEEP ON LOVING YOU (CABIN FEVER) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY

 

 

Release Date:  January 26, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

In an enchanting new romance from USA Today bestselling author Christie Ridgway, love comes home to Blue Arrow Lake when childhood sweethearts get an unexpected second chance…

Mackenzie Walker's siblings have all found their happy-ever-afters, but she has everything a single girl needs in her California mountain hometown. Family, friends, a thriving business…and memories of Zan Elliott, her first love, whose touch—and betrayal—she's never forgotten. Now, ten years after he left town, Zan returns to manage his late grandfather's estate…and flip Mac's life upside down with one heated glance.

Documentary filmmaking has taken Zan all over the globe, yet nowhere was far enough away to make him forget Mac. Seeing her ignites their incredible chemistry all over again. Mac's trust won't be easily won, however, especially when Zan's inheritance jeopardizes her family's hard-earned dreams. But every moment together is challenging Zan to stop living life through a lens and dare to let his guard down for a chance at forever…

 

 

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REVIEW:  KEEP ON LOVING YOU (CABIN FEVER) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY

 

Keep On Loving You (Cabin Fever, #4)Keep On Loving You by Christie Ridgway

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I love Christie Ridgway. Her versatility makes her writings more enjoyable because her characters are all so different but the central thread of the story is the same. I received an ARC of Keep on Loving You in exchange for an honest review. Mac is a character that has fire in her veins but has a soft heart. She wants to be more than the girl everyone feels sorry for. Zan has lived a life filled with new experiences and adventure but has lived with regrets of the life he left behind. I am a fan of stories where the characters get a chance to make it right. The road to happiness is never easy to travel but it has rewards if done right.



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WILD CHILD (ROCK ROYALTY # 6) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY

 

 

Release Date:  January 28, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

"Good twin" Brody Maddox finds he can't stay away from fallen angel Ashlynn Childe--will their passion save or destroy them both?

 

 

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REVIEW: WILD CHILD (ROCK ROYALTY # 6) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY

 

Wild Child (Rock Royalty #6)Wild Child by Christie Ridgway

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The Rock Royalty series is hot. I just finished Wild Child which is Brody and Ash's story.
In this latest installment of her series Christie Ridgway reintroduces Brody Maddox. Brody is handsome, successful and comes from a talented lineage but his unconventional upbringing leaves him lingering in a dark place that he fights not to let swallow him up. Ashlynn is the woman he never expected to find but can't seem to forget. Ashlynn is beautiful, insecure and naive. She is struggling to gain her independence and live her life on her own. Neither expected to find a light that filled the darkness in their souls, Now they have to figure out if taking a chance on love is worth risking it all. I received an ARC of Wild Child in exchange for an honest review. The experiences are different but this series is chalk full of beautiful stories that are deserving of a happily ever after.




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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

NEW RELEASE: THE TYCOON'S FORCED BRIDE BY JANE PORTER. AVAILABLE 1/28.

 

 

 

 

 

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THE TYCOON'S FORCED BRIDE BY JANE PORTER

 

 

Release Date:  January 28, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Malcolm McKenzie will never forget that night in New York when he put Ava Galvan in a taxi following a heated argument, and the Argentine beauty was involved in an horrific accident—one that ended her career as an acclaimed soloist with the Manhattan Ballet, and impaired her memory and ability to live an independent life.

The Scottish tycoon and philanthropist lives with his guilt, and another consequence: Ava was pregnant with his child the night of the accident. Ever since that night, Malcom has raised Jack as a single father.

But Ava is stronger now, and Jack wants his mommy to come home. Malcolm has never stopped wanting her and he’s determined to do whatever it takes to claim Ava—with or without her consent.

 

 

 

 

REVIEW:  THE TYCOON'S FORCED BRIDE BY JANE PORTER

 

The Tycoon's Forced BrideThe Tycoon's Forced Bride by Jane Porter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Knowing our limitations does not mean never taking a chance. Life is full of curve balls, roadblocks that no one expects to happen but does the risk outweigh the reward? The Tycoon's Forced Bride by Jane Porter explores this very question. Ava is a character that is haunting. Her plight sticks in the mind and raises the question of how I would handle it if I was faced with a similar situation. Ava was so focused on the life she lost that she neglected to consider the life she still had. Her idea of perfection was who she used to be not who she currently was. What touched me is that there were so many times that Colm could have given up and walked away but he stayed because his love for her was stronger than any obstacle. This was story that had me teary eyed but it also left me with a better understanding of the issues people with traumatic brain injuries face and the healing power of love. Hat's off to Jane Porter. I received an ARC of this inspiring and romantic read in exchange for an honest review.



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HAPPY BOOK RELEASE DAY: DUKE OF MY HEART BY KELLY BOWEN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUKE OF MY HEART (SEASON FOR SCANDAL) BY KELLY BOWEN

 

 

 

Release Date:  January 26, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

Scandal can be handled...

Captain Maximus Harcourt, the unconventional tenth Duke of Alderidge, can deal with tropical storms, raging seas, and the fiercest of pirates. But he's returned home from his latest voyage to find a naked earl—quite inconveniently deceased—tied to his missing sister's bed. And he has only one place to turn. Now he's at the mercy of the captivating Miss Ivory Moore of Chegarre & Associates, known throughout London for smoothing over the most dire of scandals.

Miss Moore treats the crisis as though it were no more serious than a cup of spilt tea on an expensive rug. As though this sort of thing happened on the job every day. Max has never in all his life met a woman with such nerve. Her dark eyes are too wide, her mouth is too full, her cheekbones too sharp. Yet together, she's somehow...flawless. It's just like his love for her, imperfect, unexpected—yet absolutely true. 

 

 

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REVIEW:  DUKE OF MY HEART (SEASON FOR SCANDAL) BY KELLY BOWEN

 

Duke of My Heart (Season for Scandal, #1)Duke of My Heart by Kelly Bowen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


It started with a mystery that lead to a romance and my hanging on every word. Ivory was a regency Olivia Pope. She could spin a scenario, find clues and solve puzzles. I was awed by her accomplishments. Her latest case has brought her in contact with the Duke of Harcourt. Duke of My Heart has become a favorite story of mine. Kelly Bowen has created intelligent characters that are a joy to get to know. I love any story that let's me feel like part of the action. Duke of My Heart is a romance that is clever and full of surprises. With a strong female lead to guide the way I found it a fresh escape.



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EXCERPT

 

 

He tipped his chair forward on two legs, bringing himself closer to her. She held her ground. He was close enough to kiss her. He braced his elbows on his knees, the bottle dangling from his fingers, his ice-grey eyes searching her face. There was a sheen of liquor on his lower lip, the moisture visible in the flickering lantern light. She could taste it on her own tongue, imagined tasting it on his.
Her heart seemed to be crashing in her chest louder than it should, and her stomach felt as it would have on heaving seas. Her control was slipping, and taking with it her judgment and her wits. “Do you think differently of me? Now that you know who I am? The things I’ve done?” The questions
slipped out of their own volition.
“The things you’ve done?” His forehead creased.
“I sold myself, Max.” There. She’d said it. “Before I had enough power to control my own destiny.”
He stared at her. “I know who you are. You are Ivory Moore. You are the woman who redressed a corpse to save my sister. The woman who kissed me to saveme from myself. You are the only one who understands why I can never be put in a prison that was built for me by fate and circumstance.”
She swallowed, emotion clogging her throat.
“You are the woman I trust.” He pushed himself away from her abruptly, and the chair came back down on four legs with a thud. He stood and set the bottle back on the table with great care. Reaching down, he caught her hands in his and pulled her to her feet. He studied her hands before bringing them to his lips. “The woman I want more than anything.”
Desire streaked through her and settled somewhere deep in her belly. Time seemed to have slowed. His lips grazed the insides of her wrists.
“Max.” It came out like a plea, when she had meant it as a protest.
“I lied,” he said. He pressed his mouth to the flesh of her palm, and her knees nearly buckled.
“What?” It was hard to follow the thread of conversation, what with the feel of his lips on her skin.
“I said I wasn’t sure of anything anymore,” he said quietly.
“But that’s not true. I am sure of you.”
Ivory searched his eyes, seeing only a raw vulnerability in those clear grey depths.
“You’ve more courage than anyone I’ve ever met,” he whispered, pulling her closer to him, their hands still joined.
“You’re drunk.”
“Not nearly enough. But I wish I was.”
“What?”
“If I were drunk, it might excuse what I’m about to do.”
Ivory didn’t have time to even respond before he kissed her.

 

 
About Kelly Bowen
 
Kelly Bowen grew up in Manitoba, Canada. She attended the University of Manitoba and earned a Master of Science degree in veterinary physiology and endocrinology. But it was Kelly's infatuation with history and a weakness for a good love story that led her down the path of historical romance. When she is not writing, she seizes every opportunity to explore ruins and battlefields.
Currently, Kelly lives in Winnipeg with her husband and two boys, all of whom are wonderfully patient with the writing process. Except, that is, when they need a goalie for street hockey.

 

 

Q & A (GETTING TO KNOW THE AUTHOR)

 

 

1. ¬ What would readers be surprised to find out about you?


I can drive a front end loader. (Useful, I know, for a writer  )

 

2. Tell us about your writing process. Do you start with an idea or a character? Do you know what’s going to happen from the beginning or do you figure it out as you write?


I generally have an idea of what the beginning and the end will look like and a number of key scenes that will happen along the way before I start a new story. But the parts and pieces that link those scenes together are often inspired as I go!

 

3. Who gave you the one piece of writing advice that sticks with you to this day?


Honestly, the best bit of writing advice that I ever received was a quote from Stephen King that I read. He said “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” That really resonated with me – on the days that I’m struggling , there is no quitting and hoping that it will fix itself. I use his example and try to push through – sometimes you have to write the wrong thing in order to figure out what the right thing is.

 

4. Is there one thing you have to have when writing?


A window. I can’t stand to work without a little natural light.

 

5. How did you choose the names of your characters?


I try to choose names that suit the character. For example, my heroine in Duke of My Heart was a performer in the past, so I tried to give her something with a little flair. My hero is a rather solitary soldier at first, so I tried to give him something strong and straightforward. But at the same time, I try to make sure the names are historically possible!

 

6. How has music played a role in your life and in your writing?


I love music – any type of music, depending on the mood, but the titles of artists and songs that I could actually name could probably be counted on my fingers. I don’t usually have music on while I’m writing, but I always have it on when I’m driving, doing housework, running, or painting.

 

7. When was the moment that you knew you had to be a writer?


The desire to be a writer came later in life for me. After the birth of my first child, I found myself with a little more time on my hands to read (granted, usually at 2 in the morning), and the more I read, the more ideas for a story of my own started to rattle around in my head. I jotted down a few notes just for fun. And then the longer I stared at that paper, the more I wanted to write it. So I did. And it was horrible. But by then, I was hooked. So I wrote a few more books. And then I wrote my first series. And I’ve loved every second of it!

 

8. What can you tell us about your couple, that we won't find in the book?


They do eventually get married, but keep that information on a need-to-know basis!

 

9. Do you have any favorite book boyfriends of your own?


Jamie Lost in Kris Kennedy’s Defiant. Jamie Fraser in the Outlander. Hmmm. Maybe it’s a Jamie thing?

 

10. What are five books on your night stand/bookshelf?


Ha! Five. That’s funny. I have multiples of five. But here are the ones on top at the moment: The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean, A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley, That Summer by Lauren Willing, Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt, and The Millionaire Rogue by Jessica Peterson.

 

11. What’s your favorite quote or scene from your book?


One of my favorite scenes comes when my hero goes charging off on his own in an ill-considered attempt to track down information from a woman who is not at all what she seems. It is the first time that my hero realizes that it is in his best interests to work with my heroine and not around her.

“I asked you to leave, Captain.” The woman’s expression was cold and detached now, as if she was idly contemplating what color his blood might be when it splattered all over her neat, whitewashed walls.
“For the love of God, Gilda, don’t shoot him.”
Max closed his eyes.
Gilda’s gaze slid past Max, and her eyes crinkled at the corners, her mouth turning up in renewed amusement. “Well, if it isn’t the duchess.” She paused, her eyes coming back to rest on him. “Why can’t I shoot him?”
“Because he’s my client.”
A red brow arched. “My condolences.”

 

12. If your couple’s relationship had a theme song, what would it be?


At the beginning, something from the Fight Club soundtrack. In the middle, something from Pirates of the Caribbean, and by the end, something from The Italian Job. (A good example of my total lack of music knowledge here…)

 

13. Tell us about the cover process. Is this what you had in mind?


The cover for this book blew me away. I was asked to provide a description of the heroine, and the art department utterly and completely captured my heroine in the model they chose. Add in an extravagant gown that hints at her past career and stage and a scene from the book itself, some glorious colors, and you end up with a truly incredible cover.

 

14. If your book was being made into a movie, who would you include in your dream cast?


Stephen Amell as my hero (He pulled off remote and forbidding in the Vampire Diaries and in early episodes of Arrow. And then there’s the abs, of course…) Emma Stone as my heroine (she strikes me as clever and quick on her feet). There is also space in this one for Kit Harrington, Ian Somerhalder, Johnny Depp, Lily James, and Jennifer Lawrence. I hope there isn’t a salary cap on this question…

 

15. Where do you find inspiration for you writing? Do you use real people/places as a foundation?


Inspiration comes from everywhere. Books, TV, movies, news, real life, history. I suspect it’s why most authors can often be seen scribbling madly on scraps of paper or notebooks at odd times. You never know when inspiration will strike!

 

16. Do you have any hobbies or activities that you enjoy outside of writing?


I play and coach volleyball, I own a horse (that despises my attempts at polo with her, but tolerates working cattle), I love to dive & snorkel (whenever I get a chance on a holiday), I paint for fun (watercolors, oils, and acrylics), and of course, I read as much as I can!

 

17. Would the 10 year-old version of yourself kick your butt or praise you for what you've accomplished in life?


My 10 year old self wanted to be a vet, a zookeeper, or an archeologist. In a roundabout way, I’ve managed to achieve all three (degrees and a career in vet physiology, a houseful of critters and kids both big and small, and the ability to bring history back to life). I think the 10 year old version would be pretty happy with my life (the 40 year old version is!) I love how my path to this moment has been unexpected, wonderful, and filled with amazing opportunities!

 

 

 

 

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Monday, January 25, 2016

ARC REVIEW: TO THE STARS BY MOLLY MCADAMS.






TO THE STARS BY MOLLY MCADAMS



Release Date:    February 9, 2016


SYNOPSIS

In the second book in New York Times  and USA Today  bestselling author Molly McAdams’ Thatch series, Knox Alexander must convince his long-time love Harlow Evans that they’re meant to be together.

He promised to wait for her.
She told him he was wasting his time.
Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life.

When they were younger, Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen so they could be together. But that was three and a half years away, and Harlow couldn’t ask him to give up all the fun and thrills of going away to college for her. As the years passed, Knox remained a constant in her life—whether she liked it or not—but when her eighteenth birthday came around, Harlow’s heart belonged to someone else.

Every day for the last four years, Harlow has been haunted by that fateful choice. And though he may appear unaffected by what happened in their past, Knox has always tried to fill the void Harlow left. But when he comes stumbling back into her life and refuses to leave, will Harlow finally let him into her heart…?


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REVIEW:  TO THE STARS BY MOLLY MCADAMS

To the Stars (Thatch #2)To the Stars by Molly McAdams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


To the Stars is a beautiful coming of age story. Ms. Adams takes her readers through the discovery of first love, the anguish of heartbreak and the trials of growing up. This romance is like de ja vu. Every vulnerability that is experienced from youth to maturity has been laid bare in this well crafted novel. The emotions are so realistic and the memories so vivid that it is like reliving the innocence of a simpler time. I received an ARC of To the Stars in exchange for an honest review. Molly McAdams is an author that has awaken my curiosity. 



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ON SALE NOW: TRUST MY LOVE (THE TOUSSAINTS) BY IONA FINDLEY.

 

 

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TRUST MY LOVE (THE TOUSSAINTS) BY IONA FINDLEY

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Introducing Iona Findley's THE TOUSSAINTS series. This contemporary romance blends heartwarming love with family fun, suspense, and a hint of paranormal to create a beautiful balance of heat, heartache, and happiness.

Philippe Toussaint takes his roles seriously: New Orleans Missing Persons Detective, First-born Son, Protector. When his only niece is abducted, he'll do anything to secure her safe return. With few clues and limited time, he seeks answers from every resource, no matter how far-fetched.

Intensely private artist Claire Davenport fears the worst when a frightened teen girl shows up in her dreams and her most recent paintings. Now, her secret dream paintings are playing out in real life. She wants to help but fears her psychic ability will be exposed, forcing her to relive the devastating events that caused her world to implode.

Can she trust Philippe to keep her secret so that she can protect her own safety while working with him to save the innocent teen girl? Can Philippe set aside his doubts to work with the unwilling artist?


Claire never expected to fall in love, especially not with such a prominent man. She is certain she can never be safe in Philippe's upper crust, public world, despite his promises to love and protect her. The case is only the beginning of their problems.


Can Philippe protect the woman he is falling in love with and her secret? Can Claire find a way to fit into his elite society life? Will betrayal and fear destroy their dreams of love?

 

 

THE TOUSSAINTS


Trust My Love #1 (Philippe and Claire)
Unwind My Love #2 (Delphine and Geo) Feb 2016

 

 

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REVIEW: TRUST MY LOVE (THE TOUSSAINTS) BY IONA FINDLEY

 

Trust My Love (The Toussaints #1)Trust My Love by Iona Findley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


My first impression of Trust My Love by Iona Findley was skeptical. Missing children, paranomal undertones that is not the type of story I expected from Ms. Findley. But you know what she got the last laugh. Philippe and Clare's story was a wonderful showcase for this author's creative imagination to shine through. Clare has lived with the fear of being shunned for a great deal of her life. Her psychic abilities make her distrustful and afraid to let people get too close. When disturbing visions cause her to ponder exposing her secret, what will she do? Trust My Love is a story is an eerie yet emotional romantic suspense full of the heart expecting in Iona Findley's novels with a little bit of twist thrown in for good measure.



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COMING SOON: MONTANA REBEL (BIG SKY MAVERICKS) BY DEBRA SALONEN

 

 

 

 

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MONTANA REBEL (BIG SKY MAVERICKS) BY DEBRA SALONEN

 

 

Release Date:  January 26, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Don’t look down and don’t give up.

 

Justin Oberman‘s credo for living his adventurous–some might say death-defying–life to the max served him well until the unfortunate outcome of a climb made him walk away from the sport he loved. A lucrative new job offer could pave the way to a more traditional life in Marietta, Montana, where his two best friends have fallen in love with the women of their dreams. But settling down always seemed more daunting than Everest and not worth considering until a mysterious lady in red walks into his life on New Year’s Eve. Suddenly, that happily-ever-after stuff Flynn and Tucker have been raving about looks within reach.


The first fall is always the hardest.


Nikki Magnesson Richards has loved Justin Oberman most of her life. First, from the safety of her brothers’ old tree house. Later, with unrequited teen-age angst. Her poorly thought out attempt to get him to notice her cost them both dearly. Now, a dozen years later, her fairy godfather boss has orchestrated the most romantic meeting possible–the Big Sky Mavericks Masked Ball for Charity. A kiss at midnight with her very own Prince Charming isn’t too much to ask, is it? But what are two star-crossed lovers supposed to do when one kiss isn’t enough?

 

 

 

 

REVIEW:  MONTANA REBEL (BIG SKY MAVERICKS) BY DEBRA SALONEN

 

Montana Rebel by Debra Salonen

 

My rating:  4 of 5 stars

 

One of the reasons I look forward to reading Debra Salonen's novels is her books are like a comfortable blanket.  They give you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside.  She takes the time to let you get to know her characters Rebel in exchange for an honest review. Montana Rebel is my favorite book in the Big Sky Mavericks series.  Justin's wanderlust and addiction to adventure make him a high risk bachelor but can the love of a good woman rescue him from a lonely existence?  It's not often love gets a second chance but when it does it is worth every tear.  Wonderfully heartwarming romantic fun.

 

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REVIEW AND EXCERPT TOUR: HARD EVER AFTER (HARD INK) BY LAURA KAYE.

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We are over the moon excited to bring you the Review & Excerpt Tour for Laura Kaye’s HARD EVER AFTER, a novella in Laura’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling Hard Ink Series releasing February 2, 2016! Grab your copy of the amazing final book in the Hard Ink Series today!


 

 

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Laura Kaye’s HARD EVER AFTER – Review & Excerpt Tour Schedule:

 

January 25th

 

I Love Romance – Review & Excerpt

 

My Book Snack – Review & Excerpt

 

New Chicks On The Blog – Excerpt

 

Provocative Pages – Review

 

Sofia Loves Books – Review

 

January 26th

 

Reads All the Books – Review

 

Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads – Review & Excerpt

 

Biblio Belles – Excerpt

 

bookworms obsession blog – Review

 

Krista's Dust Jacket – Review & Excerpt

 

January 27th

 

NightWolf Book Blog – Excerpt

 

Obsessed with Myshelf – Review

 

Barbara Book Blog – Excerpt

 

Romancing the Readers – Review

 

2 Girls & Their Kindles – Excerpt

 

January 28th

 

She Hearts Books – Review

 

JordansBookReviews – Excerpt

 

Love Affair with an e-Reader – Review

 

Write for Your Life! – Review & Excerpt

 

Always YA at Heart – Review & Excerpt

 

January 29th

 

Book Sojourner – Review & Excerpt

 

Brittany's Book Blog – Excerpt

 

Obsessive Reading Disorder – Review & Excerpt

 

Red Hot + Blue Reads – Review

 

Smut Matters – Review & Excerpt

 

January 30th

 

Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous – Review & Excerpt

 

Lucky 13 Book Reviews and News – Excerpt

 

mignon mykel : reviews – Review & Excerpt

 

Only One More Page – Review & Excerpt

 

Bookalicious book babes – Review & Excerpt

 

January 31st

 

Extreme Bookaholic's – Excerpt

 

It's About the Book – Review

 

Ticket to Anywhere – Excerpt

 

Kelsey's Corner Time – Review & Excerpt

 

Cocktails and Books – Review & Excerpt

 

February 1st

 

Read-Love-Blog – Review & Excerpt

 

Bambi Unbridled – Excerpt

 

Becky on Books – Review & Excerpt

 

First Dream of Books – Review & Excerpt

 

Carol Kittie Reviews – Review & Excerpt

 

February 2nd

 

The Book Hammock – Review

 

I A-M a Bookaholic – Excerpt

 

About That Story – Review

 

What I'm Reading – Review & Excerpt

 

FMR Book Grind – Review

 

February 3rd

 

SnoopyDoo's Book Reviews – Excerpt

 

Renee Entress's Blog – Review

 

Four Chicks Flipping Pages – Review

 

Books Need TLC – Review

 

My Girlfriends Couch – Review & Excerpt

 

February 4th

 

Reviews by Tammy and Kim – Review & Excerpt

 

Book Lovers 4Ever – Review & Excerpt

 

Jax's Book Magic – Excerpt

 

Ripe For Reader – Review

 

Sultry, Steamy Reading – Review & Excerpt

 

February 5th

 

Vera is Reading – Excerpt

 

Wickedcoolflight – Review & Excerpt

 

The Fairest of All Book Reviews – Review

 

JB's Book Obsession – Review & Excerpt

 

Book Reader Chronicles – Review & Excerpt

 

February 6th

 

Love Drug Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

 

She's a Lip Biter – Review & Excerpt

 

Book Nook Nuts – Review & Excerpt

 

I'm A Sweet And Sassy Book Whore – Review & Excerpt

 

Shelf_Life – Review & Excerpt


 

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About Hard Ever After:

 

Justice served. Honor restored. Team reunited.

After a long battle to discover the truth, the men and women of Hard Ink have a lot to celebrate, especially the wedding of two of their own—Nick Rixey and Becca Merritt, whose hard-fought love deserves a happy ending.

As Nick and the team shift from crisis mode to building their new security consulting firm, Becca heads back to work at the ER. But amid the everyday chaos of demanding jobs and their upcoming nuptials, an old menace they thought long gone reemerges, threatening the peace they’ve only just found.

Now, for one last time, Nick and Becca must fight for their always and forever, because they know that when true love overcomes all the odds it lasts hard ever after.

 

 

REVIEW:  HARD EVER AFTER (HARD INK) BY LAURA KAYE

 

Hard Ever After (Hard Ink, #4.6)Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Hard Ever After is short, but not sweet. Laura Kaye manages to cram a ton of excitement into one novella. This story is a celebration of love and friendship. It is also a new beginning of sorts. Nick and Becca are on the verge of starting their new life together. Nick and friends are starting a new consulting business and an old foe lies in wait. Sound exciting. It is. I loved seeing what old friends where up to. Life is full of changes but family is the one constant in a shaky world. I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review.



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Hard Ever After Excerpt, Dinner Scene

 

Sitting at the dinner table surrounded by their friends, Nick squeezed Becca’s thigh. She turned to him wearing a huge smile, a champagne glass in her hand. “Are you feeling frisky, Mr. Rixey?” she asked.

Nick leaned in close. “No, I’m fucking horny. I want to mess up your lipstick and tear off your panties and make my fingers and cock smell like you.” He leaned back again, his face carefully neutral.

Her eyes were wide—and full of heat. “Holy shit. How am I supposed to be apart from you the rest of the night after that?”

“Welcome to my world, Sunshine.” He threw back a gulp of whiskey.

“Come here. I want to taste that off your tongue,” she said.

“Jesus,” he gritted out, but it wasn’t like he was turning down a kiss. She leaned in, giving him a great view of her cleavage down the front of her sequined strapless dress, and grasped his face in her hand. Her lips were warm, soft, and tasted like champagne and the chocolate mousse cake they’d shared for dessert. Fucking delicious. Her tongue slipped around his, and she pressed herself closer.

“Someone pull those two apart,” one of the guys yelled.

Nick grinned even as they continued to kiss. He wasn’t voluntarily giving up Becca’s mouth, that was for goddamned sure.

“All right,” Kat said from the other side of Nick. “We better get the rest of the night underway before we lose the bride and groom.” Laughter all around as everyone got up from the table.

“Do you think they’d notice if we snuck away?” Becca asked, her face absolutely glowing.

Beckett grabbed Nick by the shoulders. “Get up, Rix. The tables are waiting for us.”

“Apparently,” Nick said. “You go have a good time, Sunshine. But you be ready for me later.” He arched a brow.

“Oh, I will,” Becca said, her tongue licking at her bottom lip.

Shit, he had it bad for her. And he fucking loved it. This woman was going to be his wife. How fantastically lucky was he? A man who just months ago would’ve said he didn’t believe in luck, unless it was of the bad kind.

Outside, they found two massive stretch Hummer limousines waiting for them. Beckett had arranged their transportation for the evening through one of the companies he had experience working with—the cars were bulletproof and the drivers were prior military and armed. Nick appreciated the hell out of the gesture.

As the men headed for one vehicle and the women for the other, Nick pulled Becca into his arms. “Have fun, Sunshine. I love you.”

“Love you, too, Nick.” This kiss was softer, sweeter. Which was good, since all their friends started giving them shit.

“Yeah, yeah,” Nick said, flipping the guys the finger.

“Before you go, I have something for you,” he murmured, then slipped a little wrapped box into Becca’s hand. “Wear this and think of me.”

“What is it?” she asked.

“I’m not telling,” he said.

 

 

 

 

 

Author PhotoAbout Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and upcoming Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

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