Tuesday, July 8, 2014

★One More Night - Lauren Blakely★ Release Day Launch!

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We are ridiculously excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for ONE MORE NIGHT by Lauren Blakely, the third full-length novel from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series!



One More Night

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EXCERPT:

“You sure you’re not sneaking off to Los Angeles to get me a ring?”

He laughed once more. She’d been trying to get it out of him since the night he told her he’d wanted to take her to Vegas for the weekend. Even with her business meeting, she was hunting for clues of a proposal. Only his brother knew he planned to ask her to marry him this weekend. “I’m not going to Los Angeles to get a ring, but even if I were I would never tell you,” he said.

“You do realize that gives absolutely nothing away?”

He nodded, tapping her forehead lightly, then running his finger down to her nose. “I know,” he said, then nibbled on the end of her nose.

“Well, enough about rings. What’s in that box there you’re hiding by your leg?”

“You saw it?”

“My gift-spotting skills know no bounds.”

He handed her the turquoise-wrapped box with a white bow on it. She eyed the bow. “In case you want to tie me up on the plane, looks like we already have something to use.”

His dick twitched against the denim of his jeans. She was always on the same wavelength as he was. “I may need to tie up your hands as a reminder to bring your poker face to the meeting today.”

She gave him a sharp-eyed stare. “Do not ever doubt my poker face. It is masterful,” she said, as she tugged one end of the ribbon, letting the white satiny bow fall across the shiny wrapping paper. Ripping off the paper, she popped open the top of the box, and there it was. That glow in her eyes. The absolute joy in receiving gifts. She was a delight to give presents to because she never faked her appreciation. Reaching inside the box, she wrapped her fingers around the necklace then gently lifted the long strand of pearls. “Oh my God, they’re stunning. They’re so fucking gorgeous.”

She draped the pearls over her hand, the long strands like waterfalls of smooth, rounded beads. She gazed at them like they were precious, a fitting response, since they were. “They’re real,” she said, with wonder in her voice as she looked up at him.

He nodded. “I would never give you something fake.”

“I’ve never had pearls before. I’ve never thought of myself as a pearl person.”

“Then let me show you how I want you to wear them, so you can see how absolutely fucking sexy a pearl person can be,” he said, standing up and making his way to his suitcase. He opened one of the zipper compartments where he’d tucked a dress for her, and brought it over. “Another gift. Put this on.”

“Now?”

He nodded. “Yes. Model it for me.”

“As you wish,” she said, standing up and glancing once at the cockpit. “What about the pilot?”

“I told him we’d be making full use of the plane and he said he’d have his eyes on the sky the whole time.”

“Then keep your eyes on me,” she said, looping the strand around her neck, then stripping off her skirt, letting it pool at her feet, her gaze locked on him the whole time. He watched her, growing harder with each layer she removed—now her shirt, then her lacy bra. He reclined the spacious leather seat, taking in the show, savoring every second of her undressing.

Pearls



About ONE MORE NIGHT:

Your presence is requested for another installment in the tale of Julia and Clay, two red-hot lovers. Come inside their world of passion and suspense once more for a deliciously erotic and heart-poundingly dangerous story of pearls, handcuffs, thieves, mobsters, poker and pleasure in the city of sin…

Happy endings don’t come easily. They’re hard-won and Clay Nichols is going to have to keep earning his…

Now living together in New York with her debt safely paid off, sexy bartender Julia Bell and hot-as-hell entertainment lawyer Clay thought their future was clear sailing.
But life doesn’t work that way and the fiery lovers run into a slew of new challenges as Clay tries to put a ring on it. Trouble looms in every corner–trouble from clients, trouble with timing, and, most of all, trouble from her past returns on their trip to Vegas. A dangerous man who knows much more about Julia than he should surfaces in Sin City where they’re supposed to be enjoying a weekend getaway. Following her in the casino, watching her every move at the pool, targeting her as she plays poker.

Too bad Clay is called away repeatedly, leaving Julia alone in a sprawling hotel full of dark corners, back rooms, and unsavory characters. Can Clay save her from danger one more time, and then finally get down on one knee? Or will he be too late for the woman he adores?

Read on in ONE MORE NIGHT, a new novel in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights series packed with more sex, more dirty talk and more danger. And per your request, the recipe for Julia’s award-winning cocktail, the Purple Snow Globe, has finally been revealed in this ebook!



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And don’t miss the prequel novella, FIRST NIGHT, and the full-length novels, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT and AFTER THIS NIGHT, in the Seductive Nights Series!

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About Lauren Blakely:

Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He’s Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.





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Sunday, July 6, 2014

★Cover Reveal - Empower Me - An Antholgy - 8 Fantastic Authors★






          EMPOWER ME
             

Release Date July 25

Love... Lust... Laugh... Live... Loss... Life... Luscious... Lost.

8 Stories. 8 Strong, Sinfully Sexy Leading Women.

8 Authors have joined together to bring you a powerhouse collection of leading ladies that will show you never judge a woman by her Lipstick and Stilettos.......

                                                      T.L. Smith
                                                      S.K. Logsdon
                                             Chantal Fernando
                                             Becca Lee
                                             Jaci J
                                             Amie Nichols
                                             Ada Frost
                                             Tara Brown


              Eight Amazing Authors... Eight Kick ass reads... Eight five star books.

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T.L Smith – Sasha’s Dilemma
         
This is not a HEA
LOVE— it’s a common word that people take for granted. As for me, Sasha Adams, I have seen that love isn’t everything, though sometimes it’s meant to be. But to be honest, I never wanted it. That has been my plan for as long as I can remember. The only person I ever wanted to love is my sister Lola. But then I met not one no, not even two— but three beautiful men.
Dylan, the doctor, had his head screwed on tight. Josh, well, he was a tattooed sex machine playboy. Then there was Brax, the rock star. It was clear they all wanted my heart, but I wouldn’t give it to any of them willingly.

Unwillingly, I fell hard, but there was a part of me that knew he could destroy me. So I refused to give him all of me, and now he’s returned and
determined to win me back. But it’s too late, isn’t it?

                                       




S.K. Lodsdon – Lex

NOTE: This is a story of finding oneself, through the horrors and pains of life. This isn't just a story about love. It's a story about anguish. This is a story about Lex's journey to acceptance. 

--Not for Close minded people--

Lex Keagan isn't your typical woman. Her past has left her broken and afraid, yet she remains bold and successful. As a result of her painful past, love has never come easy; therefore, she’s convinced herself to spend her entire adult life staying busy working at her own company--that is, until her best friend Roni persuades her to give online dating a try. When she concedes, Lex quickly discovers that the world of online dating is nothing like she's ever dreamed. The mysterious charm of her online crush leaves her reluctant and afraid to let love in. As two more men enter her life outside of the online dating world, she's left confused and overwhelmed. Who will she chose? With the deep scars and raw truths her past contains, is anyone capable of accepting the real woman trapped inside, or will she remain alone forever?

CAUTION: This book contains HEAVY ADULT SEXUAL CONTENT, which may include multiple LGBT sexual scenes. Some intense emotional scenarios, including ones of abuse, might be difficult to read. For ages 18+
--Erotic Romance--
- This book is a Stand Alone, part of a Series

                                   






Chantal Fernando – Spin My Love

World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated.

Giselle Reece has been in love with Tane ever since she can remember. After learning her lesson the hard way, she realizes that Tane isn’t the man she once thought he was. When he re-enters her life, desperate to make amends, Giselle needs to decide whether she can let down her guard and forgive the man she once adored, or is it time to finally let go?

Tane must now fight for what he wants, even though he isn’t sure he deserves it. The only question is, will it be enough? Or is it too late for him to redeem himself?

     




Becca Lee – A Perfect Moment

“When life threatens perfect, it’s time to step up and kick life in the balls.”

Ella's perfect moment was taken from her is the worst possible way. Humiliated, heart broken and absolutely determined not to allow her heart be destroyed for a second time, she builds an ice wall around her heart.

Preston has known that he was in love his big sister's best friend since the age of fifteen. Over ten years on, and an opportunity to be her knight in shining armour is too good to miss. Putting his heart on the line, he's on a mission to show Ella that the perfect moment is possible.

Ella's instinct is to run when she realises her feelings for her bestie's little brother may just run a little bit deeper than just friends. But if she can't run, she'll try every trick in the book to shake off his affection and realign his feelings.

She already had her perfect moment, and there is no chance she'll let her heart thaw for Preston. No matter how good he looks in the firefighter's Christmas calendar.

*** Contains steamy-hot moments, romance, friendship and a bulk load of swearing - non explicit sex scenes. ***








Jaci J – The Ride

Tank
It had always been about the ride. My love for the ride is what fuels me. It’s what drives me. That freedom of the open road in front of you with not a damn thing holding you back is what I crave.
I don’t need much, shit I don’t want much out of life. My bike, my club, my brothers, my money, and occasionally a warm and willing women in my bed is what I need.
I liked my life that way. It works for me. I enjoyed the familiarity of it. But slowly things were changing. I can feel that change in the air. It's everywhere. There comes a point in your life where things just change. No matter how much I fight it. No matter how hard I hang on, it's changing. Whether by choice or not. For better or
worse it gets turned upside down on its fucking head. The moment I laid eyes on her shit changed forever. Things were on their way to changing, but fuck if she didn't tip that shit right over. She hit me like a blow to the chest crippling me. Rocking my world. That girl completely blew everything I thought I wanted to shit. She took me on a wild ride and for better or worse she changed everything for me.
Lil
The loud rumble of pipes fills me with a sense of home. Deep gruff male voices remind me of nights spent sitting at the bar listening to the guys tell me stories. The smell of leather, grease, and smoke brings back memories of hot summer days spent around the compound. The sound of classic rock makes me want to dance. A group of rough and mean men makes me smile. Seeing a beautifully crafted bike makes my heart beat a little faster. A man in leather always makes me hot. The feel of the vibration through my body from a perfectly tuned bike takes me right back to my old life. Some things never change. Sometimes those things are never meant to change. Although much hadn't changed since I left, a few things had. The loss of loved ones, the addition of new ones. With one new addition to life things changed for me forever. My life will never be the same. He changed it all.





Amie Nichols – Unbreakable

Being adopted by one of the wealthiest families in the country Lilly Sumnor should have had a life of luxury. But being hated by her adopted mother Jane for reasons no one seemed to know, made Lilly's life one of mental and physical abuse. It wasn't until the day that a young Lilly met their gardener's son Luke Hansen did she ever feel like she had something to look forward to. The closer they got the harder it was for young Luke to control his temper against the abuse suffered by the hand of adopted mother Jane.
Luke being sent away by his father for fear of him doing something that would affect the rest of his and Lilly's life forever. Lilly was heartbroken and knew that no matter what she would never feel for anyone the way she felt for Luke. Jane being one of the most respected socialite's in Louisiana no one could save Lilly from the abuse.
Until one day it all changed. Jane and Ted Sumnor die in a car accident leaving Lilly being the only relative to inherit the entire Sumnor fortune.
Her life changes in so many ways and after Luke returns their love rekindles but can they survive the threats that are plaguing Lilly. Slowly finding out clues to how she became adopted, and finding out that her birth mother might be dead at the hands of voodoo and dark magic is it too much for them to handle.
She is wrapped in a world of dangers from what she finds out and from the threat of someone that wants to take her away from Luke forever.
Unbreakable (Book 1) is a dramatic love story that takes place in the deep south of Louisiana with twists and turns that will keep you guessing..........

          





Ada Frost – Elemental Fear

Evelyn Beaumont is a beautiful, intelligent, loving woman. She has an adoring family, a man who loves her and a best friend who is willing to do anything to make her happy. Sound like a perfect life to you?
Evelyn Beaumont:
I hide a terrible secret, one I have hidden from the people I love the most, from the people that love me the most. For the longest time I have hidden behind my shame, silenced by an elemental fear and depravity. I am bound by silence to protect them, to hide what I really am. In truth I can never let my family know what darkness haunts me, I am the key to destroying my family. And I would rather die than allow that.
WARNING: This book is about the survival of severe domestic abuse, it’s not pretty, and it is fear at a level most of us cannot comprehend; this is Eve’s story. Contains severe domestic abuse.


     


Tara Brown – Blood and Bone

The hollow sound of a casing hitting the floor.
The clicking of heels walking in a misty alley.
The ability to tie a cherry stem with her tongue.
A haunting song no one else knows.
That's all that's left of Jane's memories.

What would you do if the life you lived was a lie, and everyone knew but you?
Where do you run when there is no one on your side?
Jane discovers that deep inside her mind there is a map.
What she doesn't know is that there is also a man who will do anything to get it.

But what he doesn't know is that Jane hasn't always been honest about the things she remembers.
There are paces inside of Jane that even she doesn't like to go.

What would you do if the secret you kept was the only thing keeping you alive?

But keeping it meant someone else had to die.
    
    





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Saturday, July 5, 2014

★Cover Reveal - Kill Devil Hills - Sarah Darlington★







Title: KILL DEVIL HILLS
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: August 5, 2014
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Synopsis:




He’s twenty-four. She’s eighteen.



His life is exactly the way he’s always wanted it to be...stable.
She’s quite possibly the very definition of unstable.



Noah saved her. Georgina never wanted to be saved.

Growing up, Noah Clark was passed from one relative to the next until he finally ended up living with his abusive, alcoholic uncle in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Thanks in part to the unwavering love and support of his best friend, Ellie Turner, Noah survived those years, escaped his uncle, and grew into the man he is today. Now he runs his own business and lives a pretty normal, no-nonsense life—one where he maintains a high level of control.


Georgina is Ellie’s younger sister. Four months ago, Noah saved Georgie’s life, but he thought that was where his involvement with his friend’s sister would end. Now Georgie has returned home from the recovery facility her parents sent her away to and Noah, still haunted by the night that connects them, can’t stop himself from continuously trying to protect this girl he barely knows. But is he willing to give up all of the control he’s worked so hard to build in his life and risk everything for her? Even more importantly, would she do the same for him?













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Sarah Darlington lives in Virginia with her husband and crazy-active 2-year-old son. She’s a former flight attendant, day-dreamer, traveler, wander, and wannabe photographer. Her debut novel HE BELONGS WITH ME, a standalone, was released March 2014. KILL DEVIL HILLS will be the first book of a three book series. Each novel in this new series will feature a different couple's story. 



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Friday, July 4, 2014

Review - Very Bad Things (Briarcrest Academy, #1) - Ilsa Madden-Mills

                                                             

Oh my god, this book has blown me away. Completely. Now I know why there was such a huge amount of fuss about it. 
Leo, a 25 year old, gorgeous guy, owns and runs his own gym. Also takes care of his 17 year old brother Sebastian.
Nora, a 18 year old, Gorgeous, talented, incredibly intelligent and an overachiever. The sort of person you would label 'perfect'. Which is exactly what she hates, and feels like that persona she keeps up for 'mother' is slowly driving her insane. She is beyond fed up of being the overachieving good girl that everyone expects her to be. Nora is convinced her secrets and past makes her spoilt and is determined to change everything. Starting with her list of 'very bad things' that she intends to tick off as she goes through each thing.
Leo sees Nora when she decides to put on a little rebellious show at an important open house ceremony at her posh school. Leo is there to enrol Sebastian, and as soon as he sees Nora, something within him is awakened. He can't stop watching her. It would seem it could be fate at work, as Nora and Leo are brought together again when Nora again decides to put on a different sort of show. This particular act of rebellion seems to bring her right to Leo's doorstop. 
One huge thing I loved about this book, nothing was rushed. It wasn't instant jumping in bed action, the tension and attraction had the chance to build up in to something so much more intense. 
The characters were all amazing, I loved Nora. She needed a huge hug, her past was hideous. Ugly stuff, hidden away eating at her and a family from hell. Leo and Sebastian become her family in some regards. Nora was the kind of girl and character that was unpredictable. She wrote a list, as I said before, that had things she felt she needed to do. From drinking and random hookups to dying her hair. I loved that you never knew which one of the things off the list, she would choose to do. She was obviously hurting and feeling like she had no control over her life, this was her way of feeling like she could control it. I understood why she was doing these things. I just wanted her and Leo to get together, they were so obviously perfect for each other and if fate wants it to happen, then eventually it will. 
The writing style was amazing, really sucked me in. I couldn't fault anything at all. I didn't want the book to come to an end and I desperately want to read more from this series. I loved the character quotes at the beginning of each chapter, it was a lovely touch. 
So fully and completely recommend this book. It was a beautifully written addictive story. I will be hunting for the next book very soon. 
5 stars. 


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Review - Finding Love (Billionaire Romance #1) - Sharon Cummin

                                           
                                     



Wow for only 50 something pages, that was a really great story. Billionaire Chris meets shy Lawyer Sarah at a wedding and they hit it off immediately. Sarah has no idea Chris is mega rich and he doesn't tell her for some time, so that she will get to know him for who he is, money aside.
We get to see all the best parts of their whirlwind love story. Intertwined with glimpses of some other characters, whom we don't get the full story on in this novella. Paul and Emily, Chris's nephew and Sarah's best friend, whom we met at the wedding. Chris is very close to his family as we see throughout this story. Their is hints at more stories but we don't know the full details. Although short, it is crammed with intense scenes and also lots of naughty scenes. Once crammed with all the good stuff, it left no room for boring bits, so was a perfect quick read. Chris and Sarah are really easy and enjoyable characters to follow, even in the short time that they have in this novella. The beautiful scenery definitely helps!
After I read this novella, I immediately read 'Love and a ......' a series of 8 short stories, that form some of the missing background of Chris, seen through Paul and Emily. It answers a lot of questions about the ending of this book, and also gives us an even better look at Chris.
I felt it needed to be read after this book, and really made the whole story more enjoyable.
Again, a great, quick but intense read. Really enjoyable.

4 Stars. 

Review - Romance and a ... Series: The Complete Collection - Sharon Cummin





This is a collection of 8 short stories or clips. They are like key points in the story of Emily and Paul. It's hard to explain, even put all together and read straight through (like I did) they still don't quite make a normal book.
Emily and Paul, have known each other for years. Sally, Paul's sister is Emily's best friend and that's how they met. Forward on to when Emily and Sally are both 30 and I think Paul is 33, and Emily is organising a birthday party for her best friend, Sally. Paul shows up early before everyone else, so they get to chat and catch up. They get on amazingly and there is a huge amount of chemistry. That is the start of their relationship, and from there on the 8 short and sweet stories detail the important bits in their life. Like episodes really, TV episodes. That's what it reminds me of.
It was really nice in a way, as all the filler material and sometimes boring bits, were all excluded in this series. So you have literally the action, sometimes it does feel a little bit like somebody just describing what happened, but most of the time I loved how it just cut straight to the chase each time. It made for a quite a quick and exciting read. Knowing that you wouldn't have chance to get bored.
The detail is really clear and paints a gorgeous picture, on the many places they end up at, in this series. I love how you can picture, vividly the same things they can.
The characters are all pretty easy to love, although it's in smaller chunks, it perfectly shows the characters and their relationships. Making them easy to follow, and decide who you want to back. ;)
I read this series after I read Finding Love (Billionaire Romance #1) so this actually filled quite a few gaps and helped me to understand a few things and also a bit more about the relationships within the circle of characters in these stories. It was really nice to have this to read after Finding Love and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
4 Stars.

Review - Season of Desire: Complete Edition (Seasons Quartet, #1) - Sadie Matthews


                                             



This is my first Sadie Matthews book. I have wanted to read her After Dark series for quite some time, but hadn't got around to it as yet. I had heard really good things about it, so was really excited to have won this first part in her latest series. 
Freya Hammond comes from an extremely wealthy family. She is beautiful, spoilt and used to everyone jumping at her every whim and command. 
Miles Murray is her assigned bodyguard. He is ex-SAS and obviously good at his job. Yet, he is not happy at having to follow the crazy orders of a spoilt, rich girl. Especially when he is ordered to drive through dangerous conditions, to get Freya to the airport on time. 
After he loses control of the car on the mountain lanes in the snow and ice. The car plummets off the side of a mountain. Through some stroke of luck they manage to escape countless, near misses and fate seems to be in their favour, as they find a shepherds hut in the middle of nowhere. 
So starts a couple of days of being stranded in this tiny cottage in freezing temperatures, with only each other for company. After some horrid arguments, it's obvious there is a lot of tension between them. Some of it is quite heated. It's obvious they are going to act on the attraction between them. So begins a kind of odd yet very hot arrangement between the two of them. An arrangement that is only for while hey are stuck in the hut. Once they are rescued, if they are rescued. Life will resume as normal. It doesn't take long for them to realise the arrangement works amazingly well for them. 
So after a couple of days, they are rescued and brought back to real life. Yet, the real hard work and survival techniques come in to play now. It's quite intense when they are back, wondering what they will do. I won't spoil it by detailing it any further. What I will say is, It was fantastic! 
I started off disliking Freja immensely. She was childish and juvenile. Her whole attitude didn't seem real. It was so spoilt and rude, it was cringeworthy. Yet it only took a few chapters and she seemed to settle down. By half way through the book, I really liked her. She had quite a nasty past event, that may explain some of why she was, the way she was. 
Miles was also hard to read. Playing his bodyguard role perfectly, yet when another side of his come out, that was a very pleasant surprise. By the end, he was perfect leading man material!! 
The final third of the book took a different turn altogether, the pace was faster and the story line was really intense and gripping. I really started to become hooked to every word by then. The ending was perfect, but I didn't want it to stop, I felt like it needed to continue. I know that there is another book after this one, but it's Freja's younger sister Flora's story. I think some of what was left from this one is intermingled with Flora's story from what I can tell. 

So, loved this book. Great writing and totally new and intriguing story. Can't wait for book 2 and I'm off to find more by this author.
4 Stars.