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Blog Tour – Rough Rider by Victoria Vane

February 11, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Author: Victoria Vane

Book: Rough Rider

Series: Hot Cowboy Nights

Other Books in Series:

Slow Hand
Sharp Shooter – coming soon on June 2, 2015!

tl;dr recommendation: Sex & Cowboys?! YES YES YES. This one definitely roped me in…

Book Summary:

Two wary hearts …

Janice Combes has two loves, bucking bulls and Dirk Knowlton. But Dirk only has eyes for a dazzling rodeo queen. How can Janice ever compete while mired ankle-deep in manure? Exchanging playful banter with Dirk is all Janice can expect—until the stormy night he knocks on her door dripping wet and needing a place to crash.

Different Dreams…

Dirk Knowlton is living the cowboy dream. Life should be good—roping, branding, backing broncs, riding bulls, but there’s a void he can’t seem to fill. After getting hung up by a bull, he wonders if this is really the life he wants. Restless and rebellious, he bolts…but there’s a certain cowgirl he can’t forget.

When a battle-scarred Dirk returns to his Montana ranch he’s determined to hang on at any cost. Janice has come back home to lick her own wounds. When old dreams turn to dust, can two wary hearts take another chance on love?

Buy ROUGH RIDER by Victoria Vane here: Amazon | Apple | B&N | BAM | !ndigo | IndieBound | Kobo

REVIEW

I don’t really know what I was expecting when I started this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t read a contemporary western romance, but I am happy that this was the one to break me in. I quickly fell into a world full of bulls, rodeo queens, spurs, ranchers & cowboys and I loved every minute.

I was heartbroken after Janice and Dirk part ways in the beginning….and then she does something I totally did not expect. I kept hoping that all of these twists and turns would lead them back to each other, because even in the few moments that they stole together, it was clear that the sparks between them were very real. Janice and Dirk just have one of those undying loves that stands the test of time. The love bursted out of them even when they were trying to tamp it down.

I was completely affected when I learned about Dirk coming back injured from the Marines. My husband is a former Marine and I can absolutely relate to the physical and mental injuries that Dirk sustained and Janice’s reaction to everything was perfection. This book doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable topics and doesn’t sugarcoat the ugly. Instead, Janice forces Dirk to face his ugly and shows him that she accepts every scarred piece of him. GOD I LOVED THAT.

Victoria’s writing is real. It’s about what happens when LIFE happens. And I oh so loved that no matter what life threw at them, they somehow find their way back to each other.

There is plenty of great sex in this book too. Don’t worry. I didn’t gloss over those scenes either. But overall, this is a really enjoyable and sweet story of a never ending love – and what happens when you’re finally ready to let that love in. FOUR STARS ALL AROUND!

[I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review]

EXCERPT

He looked abashed. “We didn’t just have to leave the party, we got kicked out of the hotel too.”

“Evicted from your room?”

“Yup. And there aren’t any others available in all of Casper.”

“I know,” she said. “It’s why I’m camped out here.” She paused to digest what he’d left unsaid. “So you and Rachel?”

He shook his head with a scowl “We’re done now. Quits.”

“You’re kidding.”

“Nope. History. Case closed.”

“It’ll blow over.”

“Don’t think so. It was her idea to boot us. Said she didn’t give a shit if I had a room tonight or not. Then I couldn’t even try finding anything outside of town because my asshole brother took my keys so I wouldn’t drive. My next move was to pilfer a blanket and pillow and camp out under the stars in my truck bed, but then it started pouring on me.”

“So you came here. How’d you do that with no wheels?”

“Walked.”

“Three miles in the pouring rain? No wonder you look like something the cat dragged in.”

“Can I crash for a coupla hours? Maybe just camp out in the back seat of your dually? All I need is to get warm and dry again.”

Janice’s mouth went dry as sawdust. Dirk Knowlton. Cold. Wet. Here. Now. Wanting a bed? She’d give her right arm to warm him up. Heck yeah.

Misreading her silence he mumbled a curse. “Sorry, Janice. It’s my damned head. I’m not thinkin’ right. It’s still throbbing like hell. Haven’t been myself all night. M’pologies for being such a dumb-ass and imposing on you—” He turned to the door.

“No! Wait. It’s not that.” She grabbed his sleeve. “I was just thinking of your injuries. You don’t need to make matters worse by sleeping all cramped up in the truck.” She gnawed her lower lip and then blurted. “Y-you wanna just stay here instead?”

“Here? That’s mighty generous but there isn’t a whole lot of room for both of us.” He glanced up at the gooseneck with a frown. “If you’ll just gimme a blanket, I’ll take the floor.”

“You don’t need to do that,” she said. “The bench here flips down over the table and converts into a single. It’s really narrow and not very comfortable, but still better than the truck. Warmer anyway. Besides you need to get dry.”

“You sure about this?” he asked.

“Yeah.” She smiled. “What are friends for? I’m sure I’ve got a shirt for you too.”

“Thanks, Red. That would be great.”

Red? The single syllable rippled warm and tingly, all the way to her toes. He followed up with a lopsided grin that stopped her in her tracks. She turned to the small cabinet that served a dual function as dresser and closet and shut her eyes on a sigh—but the same air stuck in her throat the minute she turned back around.

He’d shed the denim jacket. And the black tee. His bare torso with well-developed pecs and a mouthwatering six pack greeted her. He was drying his face with his discarded shirt. Janice tore her gaze away and cleared her throat. “Here.” She thrust an extra-large Dixie Chicks T-shirt into his hands, a souvenir from their Top of the World Tour. “I—I can get you a towel too.”

He eyed the shirt skeptically. “No thanks.”

“What? You don’t like female musicians?”

“Don’t like their politics. Natalie should just shut up and sing.”

“Ah.” She nodded slowly. The shirt was from the tour that caused the “incident.” A lot of her friends had since thrown out their Dixie Chicks CDs, but Janice still loved their music. “I Can Love You Better” was her favorite. The lyrics, she’s got you wrapped up in her satin and lace. Tied around her little finger…but I can love you better, perfectly summed up all the heartbreak and frustrations of unrequited love; all her secret feelings for Dirk. She only wished she could show him now that he was here. In the flesh. A big strong, blue-lipped and teeth-chattering fantasy come true.

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Victoria Vane is a multiple award-winning romance novelist and history junkie whose collective works of fiction range from wildly comedic romps to emotionally compelling erotic romance. Victoria also writes historical fiction as Emery Lee and is the founder of Goodreads Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers and the Romantic Historical Lovers book review blog.

Connect with Victoria Vane: Website | Facebook | @AuthorVictoriaV | Pinterest | Goodreads

Praise for Slow Hand by Victoria Vane:

“A “red-hot cowboy tale…their sexual chemistry crackles. Well-paced, scorching scenes and witty banter move the story along while setting the stage for Wade’s war-hero brother to find his own true love in the next installment.” – Publishers Weekly

“SLOW HAND by Victoria Vane is delightful, funny, page turning steamy sexy… I’m beginning to think Victoria could write a phone book and make it sexy.” – Unwrapping Romance

“PULL THE FIRE ALARM & STOCK UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR THIS STEAMY ROMANCE!” – Avon Romance

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Blog Tour, Review & GIVEAWAY: Red Lines by T.A. Foster

February 10, 2015 / / 1 Comment

The follow-up to Finding Haven is HERE!

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Book Summary:

Love on remote Perry Island was one thing, but with the flash of a camera everything has changed.

Movie star Evan Carlson has just landed the role of a lifetime, playing the infamous Dexter Red. Fans can’t get enough of the sexiest, most-talked-about guy to ever hit paperback pages.

Haven is in Austin working on her songwriting career, and Evan’s faith and commitment are put to the test. No matter which way he turns, Hollywood keeps getting in the way.

Does realizing their career dreams mean losing their relationship? Can they survive the headlines and media frenzy surrounding Evan’s new role?

When it comes to love, some lines are meant to be blurred.

Review:

Red Lines picks up right where we left Haven & Evan – on a plane heading for Texas. Their relationship is so new – they’ve just gotten over a huge shock – and now they’re really going to try to make this work…but can they? Will Evan’s fame tear them apart? YOU’LL JUST HAVE TO SEE.

Evan gets picked up for the movie Red Lines which unsurprisingly stars Emmy, the great hollywood ex-girlfriend, as the leading lady. The concept of the movie is very…uhhh…..fiftyesque, which clearly causes some challenges. Evan attempts to stay professional, but he’s really worried that he can’t commit himself to the part because it would be like cheating on Haven – and he won’t do that. I loved that he was so concerned about Haven’s feelings – you could totally feel the love.

Haven is staying in Texas to continue building her songwriting career. She’s left alone a lot because of Evan’s filming and has to create a new life for herself in a new place in a new high profile relationship… it’s a lot and she doesn’t always handle the pressure well. It was hard to watch Haven struggle to build this life that she’s always dreamed of having – and then when shit goes down at home, I was so crushed for her. BUT deep down she is strong and confident & I loved it when she finally takes charge and says what she wants – and needs.

This sequel gave me exactly what I was hoping for. Evan is once again the sweetest man ever to walk the planet and I loved his surprises and affection. He’s also loyal to a fault, which is extremely attractive. In related news, I wanted to rip Emmy’s face off for most of this book – I’m not sure if she’s really just a bitch or if she’s just vapid. Either way, TA Foster gives us a fantastic villain to loathe!

I wished there was a litttttle bit more detail right before the time jump ending, but overall that wasn’t really an issue for me. Between the secret spot by the lake and the birthday surprises, Evan had me swooning. There are also some really really hot scenes to look forward to!! It’s a surprise Evan & Haven keep their clothes on for any portion of this book – I’m pretty sure that if it was up to Evan, Haven would be naked in every scene. 😉

There’s plenty of heat & plenty of plot to keep you flipping the pages. I’m so excited to have found this story & author! This is a really sweet story with a fantastic HEA. Love this series!!

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About the Author

T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos.

Her long love affair with books started at an early age, and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. Time Spell is T.A.’s debut novel, and the first in a series about a very adventurous, clever, and magical girl named Ivy.

T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.

Blog: http://www.tafosterauthor.com/

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Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7164289.T_A_Foster

Review: Forbidden Nights by Lauren Blakely

February 9, 2015 / / 1 Comment

Author: Lauren Blakely

Book: Forbidden Nights – coming soon on February 17, 2015! PRE-ORDER NOW.

*standalone / no cliffhanger / HEA*

Series: Seductive Nights

My review of other books in this series can be found here.

tl;dr recommendation: Firey passion & romance….this is one Big Love story you must read.

Book Summary:

Sinfully sexy hotel CEO Nate Harper knows exactly how to please a woman. He’s equally skilled in keeping his heart safe from the kind of hurt his ex inflicted on him years ago. But one thing he’s not so good at what-so-ever is getting his mind and all his dirty thoughts off the gorgeous, outgoing, and absolutely captivating Casey Sullivan, the new head of the Joy Delivered company.

They’ve been friends for years now, and Casey trusts Nate completely. So it makes perfect sense to her to ask him for hands-on guidance when she finds herself in need of some of his romantic expertise.

The trouble is, his heart may be signing up for more than it bargained for when he agrees to help her learn to abandon her need for control in the bedroom. Because as she experiences what it means to let go, he’ll start to experience what it means to feel again…

But what happens when all those forbidden nights turn into a deeper connection that’s much more than expected?

Longer Review:

Every time that Lauren Blakely comes out with a new book, I immediately fall in love with it. Thus, when Forbidden Nights showed up in my inbox I 1) about died with excitement; and 2) immediately changed all of my reading plans. I couldn’t keep my hands off of Nate.

This book did not disappoint! With sizzling heat and an ocean of sentiment, Forbidden Nights may be some of Lauren’s best writing yet.

Casey is an alpha female, meaning she’s a woman in a man’s business world. She likes to be in charge and she likes to get things done. Unfortunately, some men have a problem with a woman who is straightforward and in control. Casey has struggled to find a man who is willing to accept who she is, so she begins to wonder if she should try to let go of control. When she’s confronted with a potential business partner who also proposes to be a bed partner when he returns from an overseas trip she decides it’s time to try a little experiment with her best friend, Nate.

Nate’s divorced & has been burned by his ex-wife. He has sworn to never let this heart hurt that way again and so he keeps things light, casual and meaningless. He’s always had eyes for Casey, but they’re best friends – he can’t go there. Until she asked him to. She wants Nate to teach her how to cut the strings, be submissive, and overall – let go. How can he refuse when he gets hard just looking at her? So, naturally, he doesn’t.

Forbidden Nights is fantastically hot. The chemistry between Nate and Casey is explosive, and each page left me begging for more. Nate is basically perfect, even with his rough edges, and Casey is the perfect alpha woman to smooth them out. As their relationship starts to take on a new shape – from a casual affair of the body to a meaningful relationship of the heart – both Casey and Nate wonder if they can make what’s happening between them fit into their lives.

There’s a great story behind all of the steamy heat, which is par for the course with an LB book. Nate and Casey’s story had me laughing, cheering, and fanning myself. Firey passion & romance….this is one Big Love story you must read.

[I received an ARC from the Author in exchange for an honest review – Thanks!!!!]

COVER REVEAL: Beautiful Lessons by Rebecca Brooke & S. Moose

February 9, 2015 / / 0 Comments
For Jayceon Ashworth, he’s lucky to make it through the day without the torment and aggravation. Pushing aside the taunting, he focuses on football and art until Seona Fisher crashes into his life.
Seona Fisher gets a second chance. Moving to College Station, Texas to be with her brother, Travis, is something she needs to escape the demons of her past. Starting over is never easy. Letting go of old habits is hard, but seeing his green eyes changes her world.
A friendship turns into them both wanting one another, and neither of them able to fight their feelings. But when the demons of darkness come back, Seona has to find her way through and back into Jayceon’s arms.
 
Saoching Moose, writing as S. Moose, is a New Adult Romance author living in Webster, NY with her amazing husband, Kevin Moose. 

A 2011 Saint John Fisher College graduate, S.Moose loves to read, write, be with her family and friends, and living her life to the fullest. 

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Rebecca lives near the shore towns of New Jersey, with her husband and two kids. When she’s not writing she loves reading and watching SOA and TrueBlood.
 
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#DrunkReading, The Hangover Review: Thoughtful by S.C. Stephens

February 8, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Author:  S.C. Stephens

Book: Thoughtful – coming soon on February 24, 2015! PRE ORDER NOW.

Series: Thoughtless

Other Books in Series:

Thoughtless – CURRENTLY ON SALE FOR $.99!!! HOLY SHIT.
Effortless
Reckless

I reviewed those here. Go ahead, get caught up. I’ll wait….

What did I drink?: a bottle of Chardonnay. It was from Australia. IT WAS FATE.

How do I feel?: fine. apparently that’s what happens when you drink the whole bottle before 8pm & then stop drinking.

Book Summary:

In Thoughtless, Kiera told her story. Now it’s time to hear from the sexy rock star who captivated us all . . .

The only place Kellan Kyle has ever felt at home is onstage. Gripping his guitar in a darkened bar, he can forget his painful past. These days his life revolves around three things: music, his bandmates, and hot hookups. Until one woman changes everything . . .
Kiera is the kind of girl Kellan has no business wanting-smart, sweet, and dating his best friend. Certain he could never be worthy of her love, he hides his growing attraction . . . until Kiera’s own tormented heart hints that his feelings might not be one-sided. Now, no matter the consequences, Kellan is sure of one thing-he won’t let Kiera go without a fight.

Review:

Seeing this story through Kellan’s eyes was so much more difficult than I had imagined. S.C. Stephens packs this book with layers of emotion that get peeled back with each page. I had no idea of the depth of Kellan’s feelings…when they began…and how they took shape. This book gives you all of those answers and I understood Kellan from a place that I hadn’t before.

Thoughtful is everything you were hoping it to be and *double bonus* we get the story without being in Kiera’s head! Sorry, I had to. Kellan’s head is so much sexier anyway. The storyline follows Thoughtless pretty closely, which was fantastic, although I was a little concerned with where SC Stephens was going to leave us. Don’t worry, you get an ending you’re ok with! *deep breaths*

I loved learning how Kellan felt in each pivotal scene: i.e. the Expresso Stand Scene (HOLY SHIT), the car scene, the club scene, & the parking lot scene to name a few. And each one gutted me a little bit more. The emotional connection that I already felt with Kellan deepened substantially with each page. I was hurting for him. I was rooting for him. I was hating Kiera (ok, that part’s not new). It was really lucky I had that bottle of wine nearby. Perhaps they should package a bottle of wine with each book. Because, necessary. I AM NOT EXAGGERATING.

I was trying to update and share my feelings while reading, but I couldn’t give anything that didn’t sound like I was going through a gut-wrenching emotional breakdown. Which, is understandable, because that’s what this book reduced me to. However, it’s not a bad thing. Thoughtful is supposed to be intense and make you a little bit uncomfortable. Seeing these events reflected through different eyes challenged my views on the whole situation. Even though Kellan has been with countless woman, he has a new innocence when it comes to Kiera. It’s adorably sweet….

brokenwings

Thoughtful is the perfect addition to the Thoughtless series. It’s an insightful and emotional journey through Kellan Kyle’s eyes that you absolutely must jump on. Kellan’s vulnerability, strength, and inner struggle are worth the day or so you’ll lose when you read this book – PROMISE. So so good, S.C. Stephens hit this one out of the park.

{I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. THANK YOU.}

Review: The Distraction by Sierra Kincade

February 7, 2015 / / 2 Comments

Author:  Sierra Kincade

Book:  The Distraction (#2)

Series: The Body Works Trilogy

Other Books in Series:
The Masseuse (#1) – read my review of this one here
The Confession (#3) – coming soonish on May 5, 2015

tl;dr recommendation: I went from hugging myself to fanning myself to kneeing fictional characters in the balls to wanting to scream. BASICALLY I LOVED IT.

Book Summary:

Anna Rossi knows that opening your heart only gets you hurt. But Alec Flynn is just too good to resist…

It’s been three long months since Anna’s seen Alec, since he saved her life and lit up her soul with unquenchable desire. Being without him has left her on edge, but his bravery has motivated her to change her life and go after what she’s always wanted—a job where she can help people. She can’t wait to show Alec the woman she’s become in his absence, or to prove how much she’s missed him…

Three months away has done nothing to slake Alec’s need for Anna. Unfortunately, it hasn’t made his life any less dangerous. The last thing he wants to do is hurt Anna, but if giving her up is the only way to save her, he’s not sure he can do that either. He’s determined to have her for as long as he can. Except his past is creeping up on him faster than he knows, and this time he may not be able to keep her from becoming collateral damage…

Longer Review:

This series is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. I’m putting it up there with Crossfire and the Driven Trilogy. Which is perhaps one of the greatest compliments I feel I can give any series. So there. I said it. It’s as Good As Gideon.

Saying that I was looking forward to the release of this book is a bit of an understatement. My level of emotional investment in these characters is a little embarrassing and I was a bit like a kid on Christmas on release day.

The Distraction picks up with Anna and Alec right as Alec is released from his three month stint in prison. While Alec’s been away Anna has attempted to live her life – she’s made a couple of friends, she’s joined a gym, she’s volunteering and she’s trying to get out more. So when Alec suddenly appears back in her life there’s a bit of an….adjustment. I loved that I could feel the awkwardness and attraction seep off the pages even as I hated the awkwardness. I wanted Anna to stop word vomiting and start making better use of her mouth. But they get there – and it’s so worth it.

Even though Alec’s out of prison he isn’t completely free. Now he has a parole officer that he has to check in with frequently. He’s a convicted felon, so that’s an issue. He doesn’t have a job, and THEN we discover that there’s someone out there trying to kill him, and thus, kill Anna. SO MUCH DRAMA.

And it’s so so good.

I know there’s always a fear that the second novel in a trilogy won’t be as good as the first – but trust me when I tell you that this is great. I connected with these characters and I continued to fall in love with each one as I got to know them better. Even though it’s all about Alec & Anna – we still get to learn more about the Mike and Amy (and I’m crossing my fingers for more about those two in the future…#JUSTSAYIN). We also get to follow Anna as she begins her volunteer gig with CASA – which FYI is a real organization that exists in real life and is an incredibly important program. The feelings are so real in this series that I don’t know how you don’t become emotionally involved.

And the action in this book – GOOD GOD. There’s action of every variety imaginable – *waggles eyebrows*. I may have declared that I wanted to be whisked away to witness protection. There’s stripping and dancing and searing kisses and hot, sweet, dirty, fantastic sex. Seriously hot. It’s a give-your-man-the-as-soon-as-this-chapter-is-finished-let’s-go-look HOT.

There’s also a lot of actual action in the plot too. Which is one of the reasons I have fallen in love with Sierra’s writing. Not only does she give us the heat we’re craving, but she also gives us a real plot. THANKYOU.

However, let’s talk about the ending for a second, shall we? The I-almost-jumped-off-of-the-cliff-that-was-left-for-me ending. This cliffhanger slightly gutted me. I sort of told Sierra that I was no longer speaking with her after finishing this book. SorryNotSorry. My heart was a bit ripped up and I WAS SENSITIVE. I can’t be held responsible for my words at midnight after an ending like that. Sheesh.

I’m holding out that The Confession cures all…soon. it comes out soon….right?! Fuck, it doesn’t come out soon enough. Now I need a distraction…(ha. i’m hilarious). Love this series!! #MustRead

SALE SALE SALE! Resisting Her by Kendall Ryan – $.99!!!!

February 6, 2015 / / 0 Comments

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Book Teaser:

She’s too young. Too vulnerable.

I’m too rough. Too fu*ked up.

I will ruin her.

But you and I both know that won’t stop me.

Resisting her is harder than I ever imagined. My name is Cole, and this is my story of trying to do the right thing, and failing. Don’t judge me too harshly until you’ve read the final page.

Forbidden erotic romance. Read at your own risk. Full length stand alone. No cliffhanger.

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RELEASE WEEK BLITZ! Power & Possession by C.C. Gibbs – Win a copy!!

February 6, 2015 / / 0 Comments

REVIEW

3.5 stars chock full of lots of passionate, angry sex! Wild child Nicole is a steadfast and obstinate little thing. Her eyes constantly flash to Rafe’s to question, challenge and ignite. Rafe is equally as stubborn, so when the two collide sparks fly in every way possible. However, even while the fire was burning, this book took a bit of warming up for me. I couldn’t quite grasp the plot in the beginning – between all the orgasms I knew that there was something else lying underneath…..

Once Rafe and Nicole stopped screaming at each other WHILE HE WAS STILL INSIDE OF HER and the hackers took down Rafe’s website, everything pretty much changed. At that point I was definitely into the story – I want to know what’s going on with the pharma hackers. I need to see if Nicole and Rafe can survive the shitstorm that’s coming down the pike. There’s talk of danger & murder & an underworld of craziness…..OH, once the plot took hold, I was totally in.

Should we discuss Rafe’s penis? I think we need to. Sort of spoiler alert: It’s covered in a tattoo. I’m still a bit speechless and not entirely certain what to do with that, but for some reason it grew on me. *cough cough* Pun totally intended. The connection between Rafe and Nicole is unquestionable, and the danger in the air is palpable…let the plot thicken…when’s the next book??

EXCERPT

“Where are you staying?”

“At my uncle’s apartment.”

“Come to my place.” He folded his hands on the table, leaned forward a little, his gaze focused, her appeal powerful as a riptide, ignoring the fact that what he was about to say was messing with his head. “I’ll kick out everyone else.”

“Everyone else? Meaning?” She didn’t lack confidence, and he was notorious for his casual sexual encounters.

For some reason he didn’t mind her impertinence. “Only male friends. I never allow women to stay with me.” He smiled. “Until now. So how about it?”

“Sure, I’d like that.” And suddenly the summer takes an interesting turn. So far the boys of summer had been only mildly interesting. “But not for long.” She wrinkled her nose. “I have to go back to school in a couple of weeks.”

Rafe suddenly went still; her little nose twitch reminded him of a child. “Just for the record,” he murmured, “how old are you?” People graduated college at any age; he had at nineteen.

“Worried?” Nicole flashed him a grin. “How much does it matter?”

He scowled. “It matters.”

“Or?”

“Or you’re gone.”

“Now neither of us wants that,” she said, amusement in the blue of her eyes. “Do we?”

He didn’t move a muscle, even his breathing quieted. “Don’t,” he said, very softly. “No games.”

Nicole’s voice was lush with provocation. “Really? I’ve heard you like games.”

“You heard wrong.” He held her gaze for a moment, then sighed. “Tell me your age or get the fuck out.” Hand of fate or not, he didn’t do stupid.

“Twenty-two.” Her brows rose in perfect arcs.

“So, are we seeing blue skies and rainbows once again?” Honeyed sarcasm dripped from each word. “Or do I find someone else at this party to entertain me?”

Rafe’s smile slowly unfurled and his eyes took on a predatory glow. “You could try, I suppose. But you wouldn’t get out the door.”

“Oh dear, oh my, I do declare,” she lamented in playful parody. “Am I your captive?”

“You are.” Smoothly rising from his chair, he strode toward the door. “Now I’m going to lock the door, then fuck you till morning.”

“And then what?”

Whoa. The unmistakable note of demand in her voice brought him to a stop. He turned. “I’m sorry, did you say something?”

She met his insolent gaze and smiled. “I said—and then what?… As in afterward.”

Audacious or foolhardy? Fascinating certainly. He winked. “Afterward, you can tell me your name. How’s that?”

She winked back. “I’ll think about it.”

He went very still. “Is this a contest?”

“I hope not,” she murmured, gazing at him from under her long, dark lashes. “I hope I get what I want.”

“Which is?”

“Do you need a list?”

“Do you know what you’re doing?” Unsure whether it was anger or lust igniting his senses, his voice took on a raspy edge and his golden gaze turned cold.

“I can’t answer that definitively, but right now it looks like your dick knows what it’s doing,” she noted, with a languid lift of her hand.

He looked at her for a moment. A woman had never taunted him before and he wanted to pick her up and shove his dick so far up her pussy he’d need a road map to get out.

“Don’t,” she said, very, very softly. “This could be really good… mind-blowing in fact. You have to know that.”

“Fuck you,” he whispered, shifting his stance enough to ease the pressure on his erection.

“Anytime… Just not that way, okay?”

He dragged in a ragged breath. “Don’t tell me what to do.”

She held his gaze, unflinching. “Nor you me.”

A smile slowly overcame his discontent as he held her contentious stare. “Why don’t we see?” he said very gently. “You might like it after all.” Then he reached back, turned the key in the lock, slid it into his pocket, and moved toward her.”

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Cover Reveal & Excerpt: Collateral Damage by Elisabeth Grace!

February 5, 2015 / / 0 Comments

We’re so excited to release the cover for the upcoming release from Elisabeth Grace, COLLATERAL DAMAGE. It releases February 19th – and you do not want to miss meeting Calder!

Check it out below, as well as a giveaway and an excerpt!

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About COLLATERAL DAMAGE

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Hollywood It Girl, Francesca Leon, has just landed the biggest role of her career…one that could clinch an Oscar nomination and open doors. If she’s going to move her career to the next level and work with top directors, she has to nail this part — and keep her sexy, but unreliable leading man from screwing everything up.

Team Calder

Bad boy Calder Fox is the son of Hollywood royalty and fresh out of rehab after his best friend’s death sent him on a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol. While his fans still love him and the paparazzi stalk him, he’s never taken life, or anything about his career, seriously. He may be charming and drop-dead gorgeous, but if he doesn’t stay sober, he could ruin Frankie’s future and expose her long-hidden family secret to the voracious media.

Behind the scenes

Things heat up during filming and have the potential to become hotter, deeper, and much more real. But can Frankie trust Calder with her secret? Or is he doomed to sabotage his own happiness yet again?

COLLATERAL DAMAGE releases February 19th – add it to your Goodreads list here!

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Excerpt from Collateral Damage

“You’re up in six, Frankie.” Brock strolled back into the room with a sheet of paper in his hand. “I’ve cleared the list of questions they’re going to ask you. Take a look for yourself though.”

I leaned forward and reached for the paper, giving it a quick once-over. Same shit, different day. That was the thing about doing a press junket. You were asked the same questions a hundred different times but only in ten different ways. By now I’d perfected all of my answers and could do these interviews as drunk and high as Calder on a Saturday night.

I mentally scolded myself…that was mean. I didn’t know what it was, but something about Calder brought out my bitchy side.

Handing the paper back to Brock, I said, “Got it,” and rose from the couch, smoothing my skirt over my thighs when I was upright.

He led me down the hallway until we stood at the side of the stage to wait for my turn. We didn’t have long to wait. Calder came sauntering off stage, appearing completely relaxed and not at all like he’d just been forced to discuss what was supposedly one of the hardest times of his life.

His gaze inched slowly up the length of my body before he met my gaze, a small smirk forming on his lips. My traitorous nipples pebbled underneath my silk shirt, and I was sure he could tell given the fact that I wasn’t wearing a bra. Note to self—avoid backless shirts around attractive men. I pressed my teeth together, more irritated than ever that I found him so physically appealing.

“Have we met?” Calder asked me with that stupid grin still on his face.

I’m sure I looked like I was trying to catch flies with my mouth. Was he shitting me? I schooled my reaction as best I could and responded through clenched teeth. “Francesca Leon.”

“Oh, right. You’re that chick that does all the indie films.”

Seriously? He was going to act like we’d never met before—like we’d never worked together? Why did that grate on me so much? It’s not like I should care one way or the other what he thought. I gave him a quick nod, not saying anything.

He put his hands in his pockets and rocked back on his heels. “Well, good luck out there,” he said before walking past me. His cologne wafted by as he passed, a mix of the outdoors and the ocean. I resisted the urge to close my eyes and breathe in deeply. I would not let that idiot’s charm affect me like it did so many other women. I was smarter than that.

A production assistant walked up, a frantic expression on his face. “You’re due on set.”

“Coming,” I said. I swept all thoughts of Calder from my mind, remembering why I was here. This was the final push for my film that would be releasing next week, after which I’d be starting production on my first mainstream, big-budget studio film. This was is it…the one I was determined would launch my career and make Francesca Leon a household name.

Promo Blitz & Review: Sexual Awakenings by Angelica Chase

February 5, 2015 / / 0 Comments

You know what they say… One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. After sacrificing years of my life on a cheating husband, I’d had enough. I set out to quench a thirst I had ignored for years. I gave myself one year to explore my sexuality—to delve into my deepest, darkest desires. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, I would have my sexual revolution. I would have my … awakening.

Unsure of where to start, I took a risk to make myself seen. Little did I know, the man who saw me would give me everything I ever wanted, one sweet orgasm at a time.
Diving into the world of both pleasure and pain, I was sure with Rhys I had found what I’d been missing … until he took it away.

***FILTHY EROTIC ROMANCE. For Mature Audiences only. Extremely Explicit Sex. Strong Language.

This is book one of a four part serial.

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Weeks passed without hearing from Rhys; then I received a text that shook me to my core.

The Barracks. One hour. RED

I lied, he’s angry, and I’m about to pay for my lie with a pound of flesh. 

RED.

I wasn’t supposed to fall for him. He blurred the lines and I stepped right over. Now I was facing his wrath, and my undeniable feelings for him. I had to find a way to make things right.

RED.

Rhys felt threatened by my secret, but little did I know, he was hiding one of his own.

FILTHY EROTIC ROMANCE.

***FILTHY EROTIC ROMANCE. For Mature Audiences only. Extremely Explicit Sex. Strong Language.This is book two of a four part serial.

 
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Rhys

I was on my way out of the life when she came barging in with her new appetite and unrealistic expectations of what a Dom should be. All I had left to do to break free was sell the club and walk away. Now I found I had something to walk toward. And for the first time in my life, I hoped I’d be enough for a woman.

Caring for a woman was easy for me. I had always cared for different women for different reasons. Loving a woman had always been quite a bit harder.

Doms don’t have to say I love you.

Violet

The last two months of my life had altered me in ways I could never have imagined. When I set out to discover myself sexually, I never expected to fall in love with the only man who calmed my world and both tortured and soothed my senses. I’d been snapped out of my fantasy by the latest slap of reality.

Little did I know … reality wasn’t finished with me yet. 

This is book three of a four part serial.
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It’s not him, it’s her.

Violet

Rhys had just torn my heart apart with his admission. A common
bond—one that had completely ruined my former life and forever altered his—was once again threatening to destroy my world. I hate our pasts, and right now, I hate him for his.

Rhys

She blames me for the truth—a truth I had no idea existed.
I’ve tried to protect her from the ugliness that came with loving me. I don’t know if she will ever move on from what I never saw coming.

This is book four of a four part serial. 
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Holy mother of fuck. These books had me so hot I nearly slid off the couch. The Sexual Awakenings series consists of four novellas: The Waltz, The Tango, The Last Dance, & Curtains. Each of the first three novellas end with such a crazy cliffhanger that you will immediately need the next one. IMMEDIATELY.

Violet knows that her husband is cheating on her and has gone through the mourning process. She doesn’t know where things went wrong, but she just knows that the marriage is over. She’s waiting for the end of the year and then she’s asking for a divorce. Clean. Simple. Easy. She just wants out. She’s also incredibly bored. and horny. Which is how she finds herself on a website known as The Rabbit Hole. She’s ready to explore anything and everything and while she’s dying to embark in her first experience she has no idea where to start.

And then she gets a ping. The Mad Hatter wants to chat. and he wants to meet.

The Waltz explores Violet & Ryhs’ first interactions with one another. Rhys creates a few rules for Violet (I was sort of not down with those, btw, but they’re not harped on, so it’s ok) and begins to introduce her into a world that she never knew she’d love. Rhys doesn’t tolerate lies and the first novella ends with a major conflict and cliffhanger. (Note: Rhys should practice what he preaches. JUST SAYIN’).

The remaining three novellas whip through so many twist and turns my head was spinning. There is a Dom/sub undertone to this book, but it’s not all BDSM all the time, which was great. Angelica made these two believable, which is the sure sign of a great book.

I wasn’t sure that a story that starts out in a chatroom could have a whole lot of substance backing it up, but this one does. There is a real plot amongst all the incredibly incredibly hot sex. Rhys is sexy as fuck as both a Dom and in vanilla mode. I will take him any way I can get him. There are secrets and twists and turns in each novella that I never expected – these books had me guessing. I tore through these books in one night, gripping my kindle while frantically swiping through the pages. I was completely addicted and will certainly read anything else Angelica writes. I loved it!

YOU WANT THESE. GET THESE NOW. THEY ARE ON FUCKING SALE. For real.

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