Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Sale Blitz + Review - XV - Lana Sky






Kidnapped, Ellen must do whatever it takes to survive her cruel mafia captor, Mischa. Will he break her— or will she outsmart him?

WHEN HATE BECOMES OBSESSION…
Mistaken for her beautiful half-sister, Ellen Winthorp is taken captive by a madman who declares that she will be his "fifteen": the fifteenth victim of a vicious mafia blood feud. Armed with only her instincts, Ellen must resist her captor for as long as she can—which is easier said than done the more she's exposed to the complex man beneath the beast.

Because Mischa Stepanov isn’t a mindless monster—he’s a wolf, and she’s the unwitting doe caught in his midst.

Unraveling the torment of his past may be her only hope of salvation...

Or the secrets uncovered may destroy them both.

Jennifer's Review

Mind blown! XV blew my mind and left me reeling. What in the h e double hockey sticks did I just read? I was drawn in until the very end. The plot was refreshing and characters engaging. I fell into this world.


The writing style of this story is great. I won't lie. It left me with lots of questions, but I know I will be dying for the next book. The heat is off the charts as well. In conclusion, I cannot wait for the conclusion.

Ratings:
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Heat: 5/5
Writing Style: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
 
 
 
 
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#2 VII (Seven)
 
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AUTHOR BIO
 
Lana Sky is a quirky writer from the US who dabbles in dark, paranormal and contemporary romance. Her stories aren't always typical, but contain a little something for everyone.
 
 
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Release + Review - Bully King - J.A Huss


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High Court College isn't for everyone. And the secret society that meets deep in the woods is even more exclusive. Only a select few will get in during the summer rush--and Cadee Hunter wants to be one of them. Too bad it's Cooper Valcourt's mission to make sure she fails.

Bully boys.
Arrogant tyrants.
Blue-blood bastards.
Call them whatever you want.
Around here, we just call them Kings.

Fancy boats.
Lakeside mansions.
Luxe watches and bespoke suits.
The Kings of High Court College act like Gods.
And Cooper Valcourt is the worst of them. 
He is the bully king.
His family owns everything. 
And his mission is to put me in my place and send me packing.

But Cooper and I have a history filled with secrets.
And everyone knows that power doesn’t come from having money.
It comes from holding secrets.
And I’m holding one of his. 
A very dark secret that can bring him to his knees. 

*****

Bully King is a new-adult, dark, bully romance from New York Times bestselling author JA Huss featuring boys with power and girls at their mercy. It’s a campus shrouded in lies and a summer rush into an elite society that can propel a poor girl straight into the ruling class. 
If… she’s willing to pay the price. 

Louise's Review 
Cooper is one of The Kings of High Court; Lars and Ax stand by him at every turn. They are privileged and when they land themselves in a bit of trouble, his plans have been cancelled and he gets stuck with the job of running the Fang and Feather Summer Rush. He sets his sights on tormenting Cadee; a girl who they all have history with but between Cooper and Cadee they are hiding a secret that could change everything.

I enjoyed reading Bully King, at time it was very intense and the things they had to deal with was more than anyone should ever have to.

I look forward to more from Huss.

Star Ratings; Plot: 4/5 Characters: 4/5 Heat: 4/5 Writing Style: 4/5 Overall: 4/5



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DESCRIPTION

You want the diamonds?
You want the mansion?
You want the lake, and boats, and the cars?
You want the security?
And the man?
Then you do what you’re told.

I live in his castle.
I sit at his feet.
I wear his collar.
I am his offering.

The Chosen Ones… the Ruling Class. 
They are a breed apart. 
And yes, that pedigree matters. 
Not just anyone can rise above and become their equal. 
It takes sacrifice. 

Ruling Class is the final book in the Kings of High Court College Duet by New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss. It is a dark bully romance with triggers.

FREE TO READ IN KINDLE UNLIMITED
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JA Huss is the New York Times Bestselling author of 321 and has been on the USA Today Bestseller's list 21 times in the past five years. She writes characters with heart, plots with twists, and perfect endings.

Her new sexy sci-fi romance and paranormal romance pen name is KC Cross and she writes novels and teleplays collaboratively with actor and screenwriter, Johnathan McClain. 

Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world, the audio version of her semi-autobiographical book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie Award in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Her audiobook, Mr. Perfect, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017. Her audiobook, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Five of her books were optioned for a TV series by MGM television in 2018. And her book, Total Exposure, was nominated for a RITA Award in 2019. 

She lives on a ranch in Central Colorado with her family.



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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Release + Review - Until Talon - Aurora Rose Reynolds







When Mia Allenton’s sister calls, asking her for help after finding out her husband cheated, Mia packs up her life in Montana and moves to Tennessee to be there for her and her three girls. As Mia begins to settle in, a tornado comes through, bringing along with it Talon Mayson, a man determined to prove to her that good men do exist.
 
Talon knows he’s got his work cut out for him when it comes to earning Mia’s trust, but slowly her walls start to crumble, and they begin to build something beautiful. Unfortunately, someone from Talon’s past isn’t happy about him being back in Tennessee, and they’re willing to do anything to prevent him from ever being happy.
 
Is the Boom between Talon and Mia strong enough to weather the storm that’s coming?

Johnaka's Review 
 “Starting over, 4 stars”



Mia picked up her life and moved thousands of miles away when her sister called needing her. What she never expected was to stay, or to fall in love. But she did. Talon has heard the men in his family for years talking about the big BOOM. You know the one, where you look at someone you love and just know. Well when he set eyes on Mia he knew she was the one. But just like every male in his family the relationship is far from easy. Will they be able to find their way? Only one way to find out.

Plot-4/5

Characters-4/5

Heat- 4/5

Writing style-4/5

Overall-4/5
 

 
 
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ALSO AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK
 
Special release week only price of $8.99! (reg. $12.99USD)
 
 
 
AUTHOR BIO
 
Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground Kings and Shooting Stars.

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.
 
 

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Release + Review - Dare to Tempt - Carly Phillips





He’s a smooth talking jock in trouble  
She’s the solution to his problems.  
Love is the last thing they expected to find. 

Damon Prescott had it all. Star quarterback. Money. Fame. Now? He’s being accused of taking performance enhancing drugs and banned from the sport and team he loves.

Determined to prove he’s innocent, he hires tough as nails private investigator, Evie Wolfe. She’s able to bring a man to his knees with a glare, yet sensual in ways that take him off guard - and she’s everything Damon didn’t know he needed. 

Evie’s used to men dismissing her, especially playboys like Damon Prescott so she’s not buying the sexual lines he’s trying to sell. She’s with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway.

But when the case is over, can Damon convince Evie she’s the only woman for him or will she leave him tied up in love? 

Louise's Review 

Dare to Tempt is book 2 in the Dare Nation series, a stand-alone romance.


Damon’s life is falling apart and he didn’t even do anything wrong, when his family hire a PI to help clear his name, he is towing a very fine line between putting on a show and reality. Damon and Evie as team are unstoppable.

I personally really enjoyed reading their story, Phillips is a new to me author and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future.

Star Ratings; Plot: 4/5 Characters: 4/5 Heat: 4/5 Writing Style: 4/5 Overall: 4/5

Johnaka's Review 

“A misunderstanding, 5 stars”

I enjoyed Dare to Tempt. I liked how Damon and Evie were kind of opposites. It’s not that she wasn’t his type to begin with, he just wasn’t looking. Honestly, she wasn’t either. They both had walls built high. But once Damon spent a little time with Evie, he knew he wanted her and he didn’t care how hard he had to play the game. Once these two decided to go all in it was awesome. My heart went out to both of them as they fought through their own struggles with the other standing next to them. Phillips nailed Dare to Tempt and I cannot wait to see what she does next in the series.

Plot-5/5 Characters-5/5 Heat-5/5 Writing style-5/5 Overall-5/5




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Meet Carly Phillips:
NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller, Carly Phillips gives her readers Alphalicious heroes to swoon for and romance to set your heart on fire. She married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her three crazy dogs: two wheaten terriers and a mutant Havanese, who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram. The author of 50 romance novels, she has raised two incredible daughters who put up with having a mom as a full time writer. Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa as a romance club pick and was the first romance on a nationally televised bookclub. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Release + Review - Restraint - Adriana Locke


 

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Blurb:
Blaire Gibson knows better than to have one-night stands.

She prides herself on her decision-making skills. It’s the one asset that has never let her down. But even the best thinkers have weaknesses. Hers is a delicious business mogul with a quick tongue. Unfortunately for her, that tongue is good for more than just talking.

Holt Mason doesn’t need to justify anything to anyone.

He wants Blaire. He pursues Blaire. And he gets Blaire because that’s how his life works.
Until it doesn’t.

What begins as a single night in a hotel room spirals into an unusual agreement. As late nights provide the space to trade secrets and walls come tumbling down, more is shared than just pillow talk.

They both should’ve known better. They should’ve shown restraint. Because when guards are dropped, hearts get hurt.

*RESTRAINT is a brand-new standalone romance from USA Today Bestselling author 
Adriana Locke.

Johnaka's Review 
“Unexpected love, 4 stars" 

I feel like I’ve been waiting for Blaire and Holt’s love story forever. Restraint kicks off a new series for Locke and I am here for it! Restraint has all the things we long term Locke lovers love.

Couple you can’t help but cheer for? - check

Family that makes you wish they were yours? - check

A happily ever after? – check

Blaire and Holt would have never met if it wasn’t for the push her brothers gave her to take a vacation. A chance encounter leads to happily ever after. I don’t want to say too much in fear of giving too much away, but I will say that I love we are back in Savannah with the Landry’s close by.

Plot- 4/5 Characters-4/5 Heat- 4/5 Writing style- 4/5 Overall- 4/5

Louise's Review 
Restraint is book 1 in the new Mason Family series, we finally get Blaire’s story. 

Workaholic, that is the best word to describe Blaire; forced into taking a holiday organised by her brothers she runs straight into a gorgeous man. Holt is married to his job, he knows juggling both wouldn’t work and the last thing he wants is a woman in life especially if she ends up like the last one. When fate brings them together there is no denying the chemistry between them, is this just a vacay fling or is it forever?

I enjoyed reading this story, we have heard so much about Blaire is Locke’s previous books its nice to get the full picture of her personality. I cannot wait to get more from this series, bring on book 2!

Star Ratings; Plot: 4/5  Characters: 4/5  Heat: 4/5  Writing Style: 4/5  Overall: 4/5




About the Author:
USA Today and Washington Post bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.


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Release + Review - The Russian Savage - Rie Warren







Blurb:
I am her enemy.
And I’m going to make her mine.
She might never forgive me, but I don’t care. 

Saving the daughter of an enemy was not my intention but, now that I have her, I intend to keep her. Nothing is going to stop me from using this mafia heiress as I see fit, not even her personal vendetta that pits her family against the Bratva. 

Kidnapping the beautiful Italian princess is in my best interests even if it’s not good for her. Because I have wicked secrets of my own, which I intend to play out on her luscious body. 

She will be my prized possession come hell, high water, or a vicious new war. 

The Russian Savage is Arkady’s story and is book two in the Krasnov Brothers series. No cliffhangers. No cheating. Includes vivid, steamy scenes. Can be read as a standalone. 

Jennifer's Review 
Arkady is mine! What a hot and entertaining book! Enemy of the Bravta is an amazing novel. I loved that we got more of these amazing brothers. I am dying for the next book. 


I didn't expect these two characters to find each other. This book really reminded me of perspective. Seeing a character from one point of view is way different than the other characters point of view. It's a great lesson to remind yourself of.

In conclusion, I love this story. I cannot wait to see where the author goes next.

Ratings:
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Heat: 5/5
Writing style: 5/5
Overall: 5/5



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In the Series:
The Russian Thug: Abducted by the Bratva
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Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2xNGGkh

Author Bio:
Badass, sassafras Rie Warren is an OG Amazon All Star author of Bad Boy books and MC romance. She delivers five star sex, suspense, and the best banter around. Her stories are one hundred percent original, do not contain fluffy plots or virgin brides, and wring every last emotion from readers to leave them with a satisfied smile. Rie’s tough alpha males are never brought to heel, but are instead healed by the feisty femme fatale of their perfect match.
She grew up in Maine, went to college in Iowa (Iowa, what?), lived in Scotland, and married in Englishman. In true roundabout fashion, they came back to the States, settled in South Carolina’s lowcountry, putting down southern roots and pursuing their arty endeavors. Tale spinner and character diviner, Rie is a lover of sleep, wine, and rude memes often involving either Disney characters or Winnie the Pooh. She is raising two teen daughters along with an entire brain full of unruly characters.
Rough-talking alpha men? Rie has that on tap.
Stubborn sassy heroines? You bet.
Smoldering sex scenes that’ll set your Kindle on fire? Check, check, check.
Keep a fan handy, you’ll need it.

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