Monday, February 26, 2018

Review Tour - Chosen By The Badman - Hayley Faiman


Title: Chosen by the Badman
Series: Russian Bratva Series
Author: Hayley Faiman
Genre: Romance Suspense
Release Date: February 26, 2018





Konstantin Skumin has never wanted to sign on the dotted line for a woman of his choosing. While it is the Bratva way, it’s a tradition he refuses to practice. A badman with desires both dark and relentless, he is the opposite of gentle. Even so, it cannot be denied that he harbors dreams of romantic notions he will not willingly compromise.

Kiska Barysheva has resigned herself to her fate. In three years’ time, what little freedom she has as a Bratva printsessa will be ripped away from her. The ink has long since dried, and she will be wed to the man of her father’s choosing. The only dream she has to cling to will be short lived, but she refuses to take for granted a minute of her dancing career—her small glimmer of happiness.

Yet, when the scheming of their fellow Russian badmen puts Kiska in Konstantin’s care, everything they thought they wanted changes. Their love is forbidden—his touch worthy of death--but neither one of them has the strength to say no. Their hearts have chosen, and they can’t let go. 

*Recommended for Readers 18+ due to, Language, Violence, & Sexual Content.





Another brilliant Bravta novel! I just can't get enough of these characters. This author has created a world you'll want to lose yourself in. This book is a stand alone, but other previous couples are featured in it. This book has romance, hot, kinky, sex, and action.


The plot of this book was probably my favorite. What happens when you fall in love with someone you can't have? That's what these characters are facing. How do they deal with their feelings? Are they destined to be miserable? You'll have to read to find out.


Kiska is such a wonderful character. She is independent and strong, which is important for her character. While life might not be going her way, she still tries to stay positive and focus on what she already has. Then you of Konstastin. He is such a ruff and gruff character. He is what you imagine a Bravta member to be. Even so, he also has real feelings behind his tough exterior. 


The heat in this book is over the top. Expect raunchy and kinky sex throughout this book. Kon is a man of particular tastes and I love how the author made sure to note that nor everyone would like this type of play, but that Kiska does. I feel that was very important to the storyline.


The author has a wonderful writing style. The dual point if view gives us necessary perspective. The pace is steady. The author gives each character in this series their own unique personality, which is wonderful. I loved this story.


Overall, this is a wonderful story. I loved every aspect of it. I rreally hope we get to keep living in this universe because I've come to love this group of men. If you haven't yet, go get lost in this world!


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











32 years young... born and raised in California, did a stint in Oregon only to return to the Golden State. Lived that life a while until the Lone Star State called to us, Hill Country, Texas is where we call home, where our boots rest and loving that country life. Living the life with one bearded power pole climbing husband, two little boys that are full of energy and drive us crazy plus a chocolate lab named Optimus Prime.



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Release Blitz - One Last Time - Corinne Michaels

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One Last Time by Corinne Michaels
Release Date: February 26th, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance


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From New York Times bestselling author, Corinne Michaels, comes a new heartwarming standalone romance.

I’m getting really good at cutting my losses.
First, the husband. Divorcing him was the best decision I ever made. But between single-parenting and job-hunting, I can’t catch my breath. When a celebrity blogging position falls into my lap, I’m determined to succeed.
That is, until I get my first assignment and actually see Noah Frazier for the first time . . . practically naked and dripping wet. My heart races and I forget how to form complete sentences. His chiseled abs, irresistible smirk, and crystal blue eyes are too perfect to be real. So, what do I do? Get drunk and humiliate myself, of course.
I’m ready to forget the awkward night, yet Noah has no intention of allowing me to move on. Instead, he arranges for me to write a feature on him, ensuring a lot more time together. One embarrassing moment after another, one kiss after another, and before I can stop myself, I realize—I’m falling in love with him.
But when the unthinkable happens, can I even blame him for cutting his losses?
What I wouldn’t give for just one last time . . .



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Meet Corinne:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Corinne Michaels is the author of nine romance novels. She’s an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife.
After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.


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Release Blitz & Review - Secret Lucidity - E.K. Blair





Title: Secret Lucidity
Author: E.K. Blair
Genre: Student/Teacher Forbidden Romance
Release Date: February 26, 2018





Blurb


This wasn’t
supposed to happen.
But it did.
This wasn’t
supposed to be my life.
But it was.

I was just a typical
girl, living a typical life. Nothing was out of the ordinary until tragedy
threw me into a turnstile I couldn’t see my way out of. That was, until him.

I never could’ve
imagined my heart falling the way it did. Hard, fast, and with unbounding beauty.

The only problem?
He was off limits.
Forbidden.

But he became my
everything, and I became his, so we risked it all. It was only a matter of time
until I realized that our risk came with unimaginable consequences.

My name is Camellia
Hale and his is David Andrews, and this is our love story.








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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU





OUR REVIEW:

“You cannot help who you love, 4 stars”

David knows pain and heartache. It made him start over once and once again because of it he is. He took off from home once and now he’s back and trying to start over. What he didn’t expect was Cam. Together they will heal but will they be able to be together?
Secret Lucidity is really about Cam. You watch her world crumble all around her and the only one to really stick is David. He sees past the front she puts up and knows what’s going on behind closed doors, gives her a safe place to rest her soul. Only they shouldn’t be together, life is standing in the way and people wouldn’t understand. David’s Cams coach and teacher and she’s only seventeen. Will their secret come out? Do they have the kind of love that withstands time or are they simply finding solace in each other?
I really did enjoy Secret Lucidity. I love the forbidden student/teacher romance. The only reason I’m rating it as a four is because I wanted more out of the end. Other than that, it was a homerun. Not only does Secret Lucidity have an age gap romance but there is also death, pain, and self-harm in this story so if your anti any of that don’t one-click. But if you can handle it you should one-click, Blair did this story very well for a story with so many taboos packed in.

Star Ratings:
Plot - 5/5
Characters - 4/5
Heat - 4/5
Writing style - 4/5
Overall - 4/5


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Author Bio



New York Times, USA Today, and International bestselling author, E.K.
Blair, takes her readers on an emotional roller coaster with her books. Blair
tends to drift towards love stories that are deeply layered with emotional
angst. Give her a character and she will dig into their core to find what lies
beneath.



Aside from writing, E.K. Blair finds pleasure in music, drinking her Starbucks
in peace and spending time with her friends and family. She's a thinker, an artist,
a wife, a mom, and everything in between.



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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Release Blitz & Review - Reckless - Lex Martin





Title: Reckless
Author: Lex Martin
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
 Release Date: February 20, 2018




Blurb


Tori…
For the record, I’m
not going to hook up with my boss.

I'm a lot of
things—a screwup, a basket case, a flunky. But when I take a nanny job to be
near my pregnant sister, I swear to myself I’ll walk the straight and narrow,
which means I cannot fall for my insanely hot boss.

I don't want to be
tempted by that rugged rancher. By his chiseled muscles or southern charm or
the way he snuggles his kids at bedtime. Ethan Carter won't get the key to my
heart, no matter how much I want him. 

Ethan…
Between us, she's
the last thing I need as I finalize my hellish divorce. 

What sane man trying
to rebuild his life wants a hot nanny with long, sexy hair, curves for miles,
and a smart mouth? A perfectly kissable, pouty mouth that I shouldn't notice.

My focus is on my
kids and my ranch, not the insufferable siren who sleeps in the room next to
mine. It doesn't matter that she wins over my kids in a heartbeat or runs my
life better than I do. Tori Duran is the one woman I can't have and shouldn't
want, no matter how much I crave her. 








Purchase Links

$2.99 for release week only!

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU





OUR REVIEW:

Reckless by Lex Martin is a wonderfully written story about a couple named Tori and Ethan. They both have a past of not healthy relationships . There is something, a spark between them but Tori is the nanny to Ethan's kids and she is off limits, well should be. 

The chemistry between these two characters is really intriguing and I enjoyed reading these two. Tori is a strong independent lady who just wants to be loved. Ethan just wants a happy family. The awe in seeing Tori and his kids become attached is just amazing especially how quickly it happens. 
The supporting characters, I enjoyed reading about as well. 

This is a standalone, and I highly recommend it to others.  If you are looking for a great read about a rancher good looking guy who cares about his family and attracted to his Nanny who should be off limits then go one-click this book. 


Parts of the story  I liked;

The kids interacting with Tori 

"You're just passionate. When you love someone, you give your whole heart."  

"This girl is amazing.Thoughtful. Sweet with my kids Sexy as hell."



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


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On SALE for the first time - 99c limited time only!

Shameless is a standalone featuring a different couple


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Author Bio

Lex writes contemporary romance, the sexy kind with lotsa
angst, a whole lotta kissing, and the hot happily ever afters. When
she's not writing, she lives a parallel life as an English teacher.
She loves printing black and white photos, listening to music on vinyl,
and getting lost in a great book. Bitten by wanderlust, she's lived all
over the country but currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and twin
daughters.



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REVIEW - Reckless - Lex Martin



TITLE - Reckless
AUTHOR - Lex Martin







Blurb:

Tori…
For the record, I’m not going to hook up with my boss.

I'm a lot of things—a screwup, a basket case, a flunky. But when I take a nanny job to be near my pregnant sister, I swear to myself I’ll walk the straight and narrow, which means I cannot fall for my insanely hot boss.

I don't want to be tempted by that rugged rancher. By his chiseled muscles or southern charm or the way he snuggles his kids at bedtime. Ethan Carter won't get the key to my heart, no matter how much I want him. 

Ethan…
Between us, she's the last thing I need as I finalize my hellish divorce. 

What sane man trying to rebuild his life wants a hot nanny with long, sexy hair, curves for miles, and a smart mouth? A perfectly kissable, pouty mouth that I shouldn't notice.

My focus is on my kids and my ranch, not the insufferable siren who sleeps in the room next to mine. It doesn't matter that she wins over my kids in a heartbeat or runs my life better than I do. Tori Duran is the one woman I can't have and shouldn't want, no matter how much I crave her. 



Heather's Review:


Reckless by Lex Martin is a wonderfully written story about a couple named Tori and Ethan. They both have a past of not healthy relationships . There is something, a spark between them but Tori is the nanny to Ethan's kids and she is off limits, well should be. 

The chemistry between these two characters is really intriguing and I enjoyed reading these two. Tori is a strong independent lady who just wants to be loved. Ethan just wants a happy family. The awe in seeing Tori and his kids become attached is just amazing especially how quickly it happens. 
The supporting characters, I enjoyed reading about as well. 

This is a standalone, and I highly recommend it to others.  If you are looking for a great read about a rancher good looking guy who cares about his family and attracted to his Nanny who should be off limits then go one-click this book. 


Parts of the story  I liked;

The kids interacting with Tori 

"You're just passionate. When you love someone, you give your whole heart."  

"This girl is amazing.Thoughtful. Sweet with my kids Sexy as hell."



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