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Monday, October 29, 2018

Blog Tour & Review - He Loves You Not - Tara Brown

Title: He Loves You Not

Author: Tara Brown

Genre: RomCom

Publisher: Skyscape

Publication Date: October 23^rd, 2018

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR

Blurb:

How can a fidelity test possibly go wrong? In this sweet and sexy romance, international bestselling author Tara Brown counts the ways…

Among her superrich friends, Lacey Winters never minded being the “poor one.” That is, until her tuition money and big dreams vanish overnight. Now Lacey has a plan to make some extra cash—a devilishly brilliant plan. For a fee, she’ll test your boyfriend to find out if he’s faithful or a cheating jerk. Her next target: a slick and sexy trust-fund playboy. Unfortunately for Lacey, his charms aren’t just legend. And before she knows it, she’s under his spell.

It was bad enough that Jordan Somersby’s father forced a spoiled “society princess” on him. Then Jordan had to go and find his dream girl—the beautiful, fun, and down-to-earth Lacey. And he’ll do anything to prove he’s sincere. But pretty soon it’ll be Lacey’s turn to prove that this is not just a game.

Because, when it comes to mixing love and deception, nothing is what it seems. And Lacey and Jordan are about to face the ultimate test.

OUR REVIEW:

He Loves you Not is a decent book; It has romance, scandals and rich socialites. This is the 2^nd book in the Serendipity series.

This story is about Lacey Winters the middle class girl in a sea of rich friends, working her way through college with her BFF’s father she has a future set out and her eye on the prize. When she finds out some devastating family news she is forced to find other ways to pay for her final year in college, refusing to ask her friends for help she finds work in testing men and their faithfulness. What she never expected was to be testing the one she was falling for at the request of another woman. Scandals are revealed and friendships tested. Could creating ‘The Test Dummy’ be the downfall of Lacey and the people she cares about the most?

This is the first novel I have read of Brown’s, personally while I enjoyed the storyline, but the lead up felt like I was reading in slow motion, it wasn’t till around the 50% mark that the story started for me leaving me feeling like the ending was rushed and we didn’t get much time with Lacey and Jordan; a few chapters and an epilogue wasn’t enough for me.

While this may not have been one of my favourites I am looking forward to reading more of Tara Brown’s work in the future.

Star Ratings;

Plot: 3/5Characters: 3/5Heat: 3/5Writing Style: 3/5Overall: 3/5

I believe growing up in a really small town gives a person a little advantage when it comes to the imagination. You need one or you go mad.

Needless to say, mine saved me. After it got me into trouble first, that is. That's the problem with a vivid imagination, all the lies you tell.

I am happily married with two daughters.

I have two giant dogs, two savage cats, and a penchant for a glass of red.

Also, I drag my bread through the sauce. I can't help myself, bread is life.

According to my age, I am meant to be a responsible adult, but it isn't going well at all. I would still head off to Hogwarts tomorrow and I suspect there isn't a single wardrobe I haven't crept into, hoping to find the door to Narnia. And don't even get me started on the King's Road, I get lost.

Fortunately, I am an international bestseller so I have wormed my way into a quirky or eccentric category.

Thank God for that.

I am represented by Natalie Lakosil from the Bradford Literary Agency and am published traditionally with Montlake Romance.

Author Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraBrownAuthor/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5768382.Tara_Brown

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2uulyvl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraBrown22
Web: http://tarabrown22.blogspot.ca/

Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarabrownauthor/

Buy Links:

Fling Club

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vFfSi6

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fling-club-tara-brown/1127851672?ean=9781503903852

He Loves You Not

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CWQ5Y7

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/he-loves-you-not-tara-brown/1128370731?ean=9781503903197

Friday, October 26, 2018

Release Blitz - Saving Grace - Vi Carter

Title: Saving Grace

Author: Vi Carter

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Designer: Les

Editor: Y M Zachery and J B Joseph Editing Services

Publisher: Carter Books

Publication Date: October 25^th, 2016

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb:

Grace knows that the only way she can survive life, is to bury her past.

But nothing stays buried forever...

It’s been two years since she lost so much. Two years since she started a new life, in a new college, with a new group of friends. Two years, and now her troubles are rushing back.

When Derek walks into Grace’s life, he makes her feel things she’d hoped never to feel again. The box she hid all her secrets in is opening, and Grace might not be able to keep it shut this time.

As each of her traumas resurfaces, Grace isn’t sure having Derek at her side is enough to save her. And if he’s not, Grace isn’t sure she’ll come out the other side fully intact.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41210248-saving-grace

Author Bio:

When Vi Carter isn't writing contemporary romance books, you can find her reading her favorite authors, baking, taking photos or watching Netflix.

Married with one child, Vi divides her time between motherhood and all the other hats she wears as an Author.

Vi's main goal is to give readers the same emotional ride that she got from reading Colleen Hoover and Jennifer L. Armentrout books.

Author Links:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2R96xav

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorViCarter/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18021604.Vi_Carter

Web: https://www.vicarterbooks.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorvicarter

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vi-carter

Buy Links:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2R6AcRR

Blog Tour & Review - Five Reasons to Go - Candace Knoebel

We are thrilled to be bringing you the release of FIVE REASONS TO GO by Candace Knoebel. FIVE REASONS TO GO is the second standalone in the Risky Hearts duet. If you love your contemporary romance emotional and angsty then grab your copy today!

About FIVE REASONS TO GO

One day a week. That was his rule. And it was also our downfall.

My marriage to Hank was one of convenience. When I got pregnant at sixteen, he took me in and kept a roof over my naïve head. We had an agreement—we could sleep with whomever we wanted so long as our children were kept in the dark. It worked great… until it didn’t.

Cocky Jack Swanson was never supposed to be mine. His marriage was open, but his heart was guarded… until he slowly let me in, revealing an alluring man with a painful past. With him, I felt what love could be. I felt wanted… needed. I’d never wanted to fall in love… but then I did.

And now… the rules have changed.

Jack isn’t the same man I fell for. Broken and gutted from his divorce, he’s a shell of who he once was. Sullen and worn down. I know I can bring the good in him back out, if only he’ll let me in. If only he’ll just stay, instead of giving me all his reasons to go.

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OUR REVIEW:

Five Reasons to Go is the final book in the Risky Hearts series, it takes you on the journey of Jack and Jessica whom we met in the first book.

This book picks up the same timeline as the first book, Ten Reasons to Stay just from Jack’s point of view, while did feel like it was repeating itself it gave me the insight into how Jack was feeling the way he was and what he was asking for.

Jack and Jessica’s love story isn’t easy, Jessica found out she was pregnant when she was 16, with no where to go she turned to the father of her baby. As the years went on her marriage of convenience continued. When she met Jack she felt free, but being free wasn’t something that she would ever be. Several years had past and they both thought about each other often, when a chance encounter brings them together they start to fight for what they want. Is Jessica finally free or will she be tied to the life she thought she would have.

I wasn’t a fan of Jack’s while reason the first book and when starting this one I wasn’t sure how this man could possibly redeem himself. He stripped back to the person he used to be and built his life on the beliefs he was doing the right thing. Jessica was put in a bad position from the get go, she was strong and only wanted the best for her child and herself and if that meant sacrificing everything then that is what she would do.

Five Reason’s to Go gave you the HEA that you are looking for and all the bells and whistles; I personally enjoyed reading this book and was glad to see each character redeem themselves and learn from their mistakes. Thank you Candance for a wonder duet.

Ratings;

Plot: 5/5

Characters: 5/5

Heat: 5/5

Writing Style: 5/5

Overall: 5/5

Don't miss the first book in the Risky Hearts duet!

TEN REASONS TO STAY | FIVE REASONS TO GO

About CANDACE KNOEBEL

Candace Knoebel is a hopeless romantic with an affinity for whiskey and good music. Her love of words began when she met the boy who lived in the cupboard under the stairs. She’s a self-proclaimed Lost Girl. Words are her mirror.

With two completed series, her work ranges from paranormal to contemporary, all centered heavily around romance. Currently she lives in Florida with her husband and two children, and has just completed her fifteenth novel, Ten Reasons to Stay.

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Release Blitz & Review - Slaughter - Shantel Tessier

Title: Slaughter

Author: Shantel Tessier

Genre: Romantic Suspense/Dark Romance

Release Date: October 26, 2018

Blurb

My name is Avery Decker, and my story isn’t for the faint of
heart. It is about revenge and hatred, misery and violence. I wasn’t always
this way even though it was in my blood. I grew up happy and in love with my
best friend until she betrayed me and walked away. After that, I fell into the
deep, dark world I was meant for.

Presleigh Clarke's actions turned me into the ruthless man I am today. Too bad
for her, I believe people should pay for the things they have done. The more
painful and messy, the better. I get off on making people bleed. It feeds my
inner demon, and right now, he is starving. She crossed me once, so now she’ll
know what it’s like to fear me. But not all stories end the way you think they
will … mine certainly didn’t.

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OUR REVIEW:

Slaughter is the dark and twisted book that takes Avery and Presleigh on a hard journey of love, want and betrayal.

Avery is the boss man and with that comes dominance and a cut throat attitude, Presleigh ‘Bunny’ is a pawn piece in a game of chess that Avery is determined to win. Taking Presleigh as his own starts a war that he didn’t even know was brewing for the past 11 years. When Avery takes Presleigh he tried to tell himself it was nothing more than to get his revenge for all those years ago, but having her again puts him on the back foot as he continues to surprise himself as his feelings for her return.

Avery is a strong cold-hearted man; he is ruthless and unforgiving, he doesn’t like to lose and he wants something he has never had any desire to have again. Presleigh is a broken soul, she has spent the past decade drinking and sleeping her way through New York, trying to forget the man that left her alone, scared and feeling unwanted. she speaks her own mind and expresses herself loudly and continues to do so throughout the book.

The chemistry between Avery and Presleigh is off the charts, they both have a magnetic pull towards each other and when they come together as one they 4^th of July fireworks. Carters dominate alpha male ways sets them on fire giving into desires that they both never knew existed.

This is my first Tessier book and it is a lot darker than what I normally read. Personally, while I did feel awkward in moments throughout the book I did enjoy it, this is a dark novel that would not be suitable for all tastes. I really enjoyed reading about Tristian’s character and hope that he gets his own story, there is a lot of mystery behind that man.

Ratings;

Plot: 4/5

Characters: 4/5

Heat: 4/5

Writing Style: 4/5

Overall: 4/5

Excerpt

Big blue eyes stare into mine with a look of terror. Good, she recognizes me. Even in her drunken state, and eleven years later, she still knows who I am.

Her pink lips part, inhaling sharply. Her entire body goes rigid. I take a step toward her as she pulls me in just as she always did. I never could control myself with her. But this time has to be different. I have to be in total control of myself and of her.

She doesn’t move.

She doesn’t blink.

She doesn’t breathe.

Deciding to close the gap completely, I take two more steps until my body is close enough to feel the heat radiating from hers. Her long, dark hair drapes over one shoulder, and it looks good on her. She loved when I used to run my hands through her short hair and play with it. Now I just want to wrap it around my fists and force her to her knees. We never did fuck. We made love—always soft and slow. Now when I picture us in bed together, she is bound and gagged. That way, she won’t be able to stop all the sadistic shit that comes to mind.

I’ve become one of those men I swore to never be! All because of her.

I want her to beg me.

I want her to bleed for me.

I want her to love me.

But I’m not stupid. None of those things will come willingly. I’m gonna have to take them. And I have no problem with that. She made me who I am today, after all.

She continues to stand there like a deer in headlights. I give her a threatening smile but reach out to tuck her hair behind her ear in an innocent gesture when what I really wanna do is slap that look of surprise off her face.

Her body physically shakes.

“Hello, Bunny. Miss me?”

Author Bio

Shantel is a Texas born woman who now lives in Tulsa,
Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, who is a wonderful, supportive
husband and their two daughters. She loves to spend time cuddled up on the
couch with a good book.

She considers herself extremely lucky to do what she does
while getting to work from home. Going to concerts and the movies are just a
few of her favorite things to do. She hates coffee but loves wine. She and her
husband are both huge football fans, college and NFL. And she has to feed her
high heel addiction by shopping for shoes weekly.

Although she has a passion to write, her family is most
important to her. She loves spending evenings at home with her husband and
daughters, along with their cat and dog.

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Release+Review-The Right Mistake-A.M. Guilliams

RELEASE BLITZ

Title: The Right Mistake

Author: A.M. Guilliams

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: October 25, 2018

BLURB

My life consisted of perfect structure.

A job I loved-Check.

An apartment I adored-Double Check.

Friends who tried to get me to take a walk on the wild side-Triple Check.

When my best friend announced her destination bachelorette party, I knew I was in trouble. I could handle just about anything she threw my way, but Vegas. I knew there was no way I could handle the city that never slept.

And boy was I right.

One night of planned fun turned into the night that would upend the perfectly structured life I’d built.

What could possibly go wrong when you mix gambling, shots of whiskey, and giving your engaged friend an example of how a wedding should go?

Everything.

What happened in Vegas didn’t stay there. It came home right along with me.

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39067735-the-right-mistake

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Apple Books: https://apple.co/2DAmULk

Available at Barnes & Noble soon

OUR REVIEW

Great heat! The Right Mistake had a lot of heat that was great. The story itself missed its mark for me, but it was an easy read. The characters were good as well. This book is a standalone, but I could see the author writing a novel for one of the minor characters.

The plot of this story was intriguing. I liked the thought of a surprise relationship. Unfortunately, the plot didn’t keep me as interested as I had hoped. While the idea was great, it missed on execution for me.

I liked Avery. She is a sweet character. I liked how sensible she was. That added to her characters personality that made the story more interesting. Gage is a good character as well. I liked him for the most part. There was a part of his storyline I didn’t like. I felt he took things a bit too fast and acted recklessly in regards to part of his storyline.

The heat in this book was great. These two characters had no problem heating it up between the sheets. This was the best part of the story. The chemistry between the characters was great even when other areas lacked for me personally.

The writing in this book was okay. The pace was a bit fast for me. The time jumps didn’t flow as well as I would have liked. I liked that the story was told from a single point of view. It worked for this book. It was an easy read.

Overall, this was a good idea, but missed its mark for me personally. I liked the idea of the story and the heat in the story. The characters were good. I think a little more time developing the plot and tying up loose ends would have made this book a five star for me.

Ratings:

Plot: 3/5

Characters: 4/5

Heat: 5/5

Writing Style: 3/5

Overall: 3/5