Month: February 2014

*COVER REVEAL* Blissful Surrender- BJ Harvey (+Excerpt/Giveaway)

Title: Blissful Surrender ( Bliss #3)
Author: BJ Harvey
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This is a story of Sean Miller, a dom that will have your panties diving for cover with an eyebrow quirk. That will have even the strongest woman dropping to their knees in submission with a piercing stare, and Samantha Richards, a female cop who’s tough, seemingly impenetrable shell is strong enough to resist everyone except the one man it was build up to protect her against.
**Disclaimer – If you thought the first two Bliss books were hot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Creative use of handcuffs, batons, a club scene you have to read to believe, and a tough as nails dominant who is blindsided by the one woman strong enough to threaten his resolve not to let his past dictate his future.**
Like the other books in the Bliss series, this book can be read as a stand alone. There are common characters in the books but it is not necessary to read the first two books in the series to read this one.

“Sean, I—”

No. She’s not getting another moment to talk herself out of this, out of us. She’s been running for way too long. This time it’s for keeps. This time, I’m not letting anything come between us—not my brother, not her mother, not her job and not some convoluted idea she gets in her head that she is not the submissive I need her to be. I’m sick of the bullshit, and this time I want what is mine.

And Sam is mine.

Wrapping my arm around her waist, I pull her body tight against mine and slant my head, slamming my mouth to hers as she gasps in shock. My hand grabs her blonde ponytail, holding her in place. Her tight muscles relax when my tongue rolls over hers as I set out to rediscover the beauty that is Samantha Richards. Her taste is intoxicating, and I find myself wanting to consume her, to lose myself inside of this gorgeous woman whose mind continues to deny the connection between us. In this moment, I want to show her everything I am, everything I can do to her, every possible way I can make her feel. I know I’m losing control, but with Sam, I don’t care.

I press my hips into her, pressing my hard as steel cock against the softness of her stomach. I feel her arms move between us, and I expect her to push me away, but she fists my shirt and pulls me closer, thrusting her hips into me in silent invitation.

She may not be able to admit the words, but she can show me with her body, with her actions—she can no longer deny the spark between us.

I pull my head back slightly, raking my teeth against her bottom lip. I scan her face, looking for any remaining uncertainty. If she said no it would hurt like hell, but I’d let her go. Again. But all I can see are swollen, pink lips and half-cast eyes full of want, and I know in that moment that I have my Sammy back. Even if it’s just for a few moments, a few hours, or maybe the night…if that is all I get with her, then I’ll take it willingly.

If this is the only chance I get with her, I’m going to make it count. I’m going to draw it out and make it last until neither one of us can move; until neither of us can breathe.

“You were saying?” I ask, raising an eyebrow.

BJ Harvey is the Amazon Bestselling Author of The Bliss Romantic Comedy Series and The Lost Romantic Suspense Series. An avid music fan, you will always find her with headphones when writing, and the speakers blaring the rest of the time. She’s a wife, a mom to two beautiful children, and a full-time university student. BJ resides with her family in what she considers the best country in the world—New Zealand.
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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Temporary Bliss (Bliss #1)
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Amazon Audiobook (Releases 12th March 2014)
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True Bliss (#2)
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Amazon Audiobook (releases 8th April 2014)
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*COVER REVEAL* Catch- Michelle Congdon

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Broken # 1.5
By- Michelle Congdon
Genre- New Adult Contemporary
 
***Recommended for ages 18+ due to mature situations, sexual content and language***
 
synopsis
Even the best fall down sometimes…
 
Ryan Fox thought he had it all: money, women, fast cars, and a stellar baseball career. He also thought he could hide the memories of his dark past behind the witty charm and the devilish smile. Truth is, he had almost everyone, including himself, fooled. But the past cannot be ignored forever and eventually it finds a way of catching up.
 
When it all came crashing down, one girl was there to mend the broken pieces. Evangeline Montgomery. Not only did the troubled heiress turn Ryan’s world upside down but she helped him to see what’s most important: It’s not the past that defines you.
In Slide, we heard from Evangeline. It’s now Ryan’s turn to share his story about the girl who stole his heart and changed his life forever.

authorbio

Michelle Congdon resides in Sydney, Australia. She has a Dalmatian named Jett, who to this day continues to hold an 8 year grudge against her after she had to leave him with her parents when she moved to the big city- this only proves animals are much like their owners. Michelle enjoys reading books of all sorts of genres, watching way too many movies and TV shows (and Disney cartoons), singing out aloud to her favorite hits and going on adventures involving food and travel. Michelle is loud, talks a lot and shares an ever-growing list of fictional husbands with a friend. From when she was a small girl, she has always had an overactive imagination and has tried to put it to good use by sharing her stories with anyone willing to listen.
  
 
 

*BOOK REVIEW* Southbound Surrender – Raen Smith

Today’s book review is on a lovely Southern book called ‘Southbound Surrender’ by Raen Smith. I really enjoyed reading this book. and it has such wonderful love with the characters.

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synopsis

Five days. Fifty square feet. One last shot at love.

Cash Rowland first laid eyes on the tenacious and irresistible Piper Sullivan when they were both seventeen. He falls for her hard and just when he thinks she’s doing the same, Piper is torn from his life without warning. She leaves no contact information but only a vague promise of fate.

Five years later, their paths unexpectedly cross. When he shows up with his eighteen-wheeler unannounced, Cash persuades Piper to head out on the open road to give him one last shot at love. But what should be a routine delivery across six states suddenly becomes an unforgettable journey when they save a woman with a broken past and discover that second chances are only for the lucky ones.

review

What happens when it’s just you and the guy you use to love on an open road?

Southbound Surrender was an enchanting read that brought love back together.  The narrative intertwined Piper Sullivan and Cash Rowland in a dual point of view read that carried emotion, heart and romance through a southern trip.  The narrative began in the Summer of 2008 through the first few characters creating the foundation of what Piper and Cash reactions and feelings towards each other result in.

In chapter 6, there was a time jump to Spring 2013 (5 years later) and the narrative brought back the result of the Summer of 2008. The time difference changed my perspective of the writing, but I still fell in love with the characters.  Raen does a unique job at speaking more directly to the reader as well as the character’s talking within the pages. The narrative does feel like the characters are talking to you as well as each other. This is the first book I have read like it and it was definitely an interesting experience.

Through the trek to Miami I really enjoyed how Raen enchanted the reader with characters coming along and daring mystery meat sandwiches through the journey.  A love that is missed but found again is what I truly loved about the narrative. The character development of Piper and Cash brought the reader to an undying love courtship. I loved the sass and expressions that Raen used within the book to show colour in the characters.

Overall, I loved the southern charm of the 5 day road-trip there were secrets told, love ignited and jumping into the surrender of the southern drive made this a lovely book to read. It was full of heart and romance. I found that Piper was the strong witty character I most enjoyed to read and discover her emotions and reasoning throughout the book. I rated Southbound Surrender a 4 Lit-Love as it was a lovely read that brought charm, love and an undying courtship to a lovely romantic narrative of Piper and Cash.

authorbio

Raen Smith is the author of the Unraveled Series and Southbound Surrender. She loves writing about complex characters with a7145390 sprinkling of happily ever after.

When she isn’t writing novels, she spends her time wrangling two small sons and teaching at a technical college. She lives in a small corner of Wisconsin with her husband and two sons.

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*COVER REVEALS* Night After Night & First Night – Lauren Blakely

We are extremely excited to share the covers for the wicked hot Seductive Nights Series, Lauren’s first erotic romance series. The first novel in this erotic romance is NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, releasing May 12 and can be read as a standalone romance. The prequel novella releasing with it called FIRST NIGHT is a reworking of the previously released ebook FIRST NIGHT AND EVER AFTERS. It’s no longer available on retailers, but will be republished in its new form in May and we can’t wait!! Don’t miss the beautiful covers below and the giveaway!

Message from Lauren:

I am having a blast writing Clay and Julia’s love story. They are a super sexy and feisty couple and I cannot wait to share them with readers! Clay is all alpha male hot guy in a suit with a tender heart, and Julia is one of my favorite heroines. I do feel I should warn readers — he’s my dirtiest of my dirty-talking heroes, and if you’ve read Playing With Her Heart that’s saying something :)

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ABOUT FIRST NIGHT:

An erotic novella from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…

It was only supposed to be one night…

When the sexy-as-sin lawyer walked into her bar in San Francisco,Julia Bell simply wanted a break from the troubles that kept chasing her. That escape came in the form of sinfully handsome Clay Nichols, a man who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure.The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay
never thought he’d return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can’t get her out of his system, and he needs more of her…He wants more than just the first night…

*This is a prequel novella to the erotic romance NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.

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ABOUT NIGHT AFTER NIGHT:

A sensual, emotionally-charged erotic romance from the New York Timesand USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…

He plays to win and isn’t afraid to break all the rules…

Fiery bartender Julia Bell has been hit on by her fair share of customers, but has never been tempted to dip so much as a toe in that particular dating pool. She wants a man who can claim her body AND captivate her mind. Enter Clay Nichols, a lawyer with a dirty mind and a mouth to match. Confident, sexy, and commanding, he takes Julia to new heights of pleasure. And after one unforgettable weekend together,he craves more of her. If only she hadn’t taken off without saying goodbye…

Julia has no room in her life for commitment, not while she has serious trouble breathing down her neck, thanks to the criminal dabblings of a former flame. She doesn’t want to involve anyone she cares about in the kind of danger that’s chasing her and that’s the problem with Clay-she’s falling for him. Hard. He makes her heart race, and sets her body on fire.

He’s determined to keep her in his life, no matter the cost. She’s the woman he desires in every way. But when the past threatens to destroy any chance at a future, she has to make a choice -keep running, or give love a shot with a man who can hold her imagination, and her heart, night after night…

NIGHT AFTER NIGHT TEASER:

Her eyes darkened with lust as she stared at him. Her reaction madehim hotter, harder.

“I’m being punished for turning you on?”

Another shake of his head. “No. You are being rewarded for turning meon. But we’re doing it my way. You teased the f*&k out of me, and nowI want to watch you squirm. Crawl up on my bed and get on your handson knees.”

She held up her wrists, a sexy wink in her eyes. “I’ve been waiting for this.”

“Go, woman. And leave your shoes and stockings on.”

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Author PhotoAbout 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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*COVER REVEAL* Finding My Way- Heidi McLaughlin

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Finding My Way by Heidi McLaughlin

Coming April 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance

The Beaumont Series, #4

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19380110-finding-my-way

synopsis

Liam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him.  Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands.

Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be. He’s successful, smart and in demand by record companies and his adoring fans. Music is his passion, his love, but something’s missing. His nights are lonely and he longs for the girl he left behind. Seeing her in every face in the crowd haunts him with the knowledge that she hates him. Going home has never been an option until now.

Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page and follow the highs and lows of the Quarterback turned Rockstar as he finds a way back to Beaumont in this prequel to Forever My Girl.

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Heidi is the author of USA Today, Digital Book World, Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestselling novel, Forever My Girl.HeidiM

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.

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Website:  http://heidimclaughlin.com/
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*BOOK REVIEW* Made in Nashville – Mandy Baggot

Today’s book review is on Made in Nashville by the delightful Mandy Baggot.

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synopsis

An on-stage attack left Honor Blackwood with more scars than just the one on her face. It’s been ten years since she left her spot as Nashville’s brightest country music star. Is now the time to return? And is she brave enough to do it?

Country rebel and rock star, Jared ‘Jed’ Marshall is hot property on the Tennessee music scene in more ways than one. He’s wild, he’s sexy and everybody wants a piece of him. But when he sets his sights on Honor, is it pure attraction or just distraction on his mind?

Honor’s record label sign the ex-boyfriend that dumped her and suddenly going back to her old life is harder than she thought. Can she get a new contract? Will she get to perform at the Marlon Festival? Or will Dan Steele destroy everything?

When a secret from the past becomes public knowledge it’s no longer just about the music. Are all the people in her life lying to her to get what they want? And who is really behind the anonymous gifts she keeps getting sent?

Join the country scene to find out.

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review

The purpose of music is to convey a lovely eminent soundtrack to the heart. Different genres, and different worlds collide in the beautifully written book ‘Made in Nashville’ by Mandy Baggot.

The music of conveying emotions can sometimes be best done through the feelings we hold. I absolutely loved Made in Nashville it was a raw and emotional read into how you find love and how in the music industry life secrets are never secret for long and the public persona that is spread leaks little to what is true. I loved the portrayal of Honor Blackwood are the up and coming bright country star who because of an attack is left not knowing the cards to the future and what she really wants. Enter the bad boy of country Jed, on the eye of every fan girl and media outlet he sets something unique within his character personally. Jed to me was the lead of the good and bad combined, he invoked all the feelings of truth worthy and loyal but also had the distinction of secretive and vulnerable about his past.

The scenes that I enjoyed the most were the quiet scenes where we so much character development in how Honor and Jed feel. Emotionally what drives this narrative is the will to move past your demons and create a life that you enjoy. I loved turning over every page because Honor and Jed brought out the best in each other. Through all the twists and turns of Honors ex-boyfriend being signed to  her label and will she perform at the Marlon Festival the country scene adapted in this narrative flows and keeps you wanting to read.  The ending leaves resolution and warmth with stones turned in to new beginnings and because of the chance meeting an amazingly good read.

Overall, I rated ‘Made in Nashville’ an amazing 5-Lit Love, because it was a beautifully written delightful read of the country scene and how moving forward can sometimes be hard but it opens up a world of opportunities to face with passion, grief, love and an ever present love for country.

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*COVER REVEAL* Beyond- Chantal Fernando

 


TITLE: Beyond
AUTHOR: Chantal Fernando
RELEASE DATE: Late 2014
HOSTED BY: Forever Me Romance
 
GR link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20629817-beyond
 
 
 
 
 
 Olivia Reynolds lives a sheltered life. Daughter of the leader of their small community, she is treated like a princess, never allowed beyond the safety of the walls. When her father decides she must marry, she chooses the man she has secretly lusted after ever since she first laid eyes on him.
 
Dane Mitchell.
One of her father’s best men, Dane is as lethal is he is attractive, and Olivia is thrilled at the thought of being at his side.
Dane Mitchell doesn’t want to be forced into marriage. He is a soldier, a fighter, and has a bigger purpose in life. He doesn’t have the time to deal with a spoilt pampered princess such as Olivia, but owes his life to Evan, Olivia’s father. He accepts the marriage.
But that doesn’t mean he has to like it.


 
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*BOOK REVIEW* Sugar Kisses (3:AM Kisses Book 3) – Addison Moore

Today I am bringing you a really loveable and down to earth book review from one of my favourite series. Sugar Kisses is a new release by Addison Moore and the third book in the series.

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synopsis

Sugar Kisses—nothing tastes sweeter than revenge…

Roxy Capwell couldn’t be more miserable. She just had her heart stomped on by her cheating boyfriend, and the last thing she’s looking for is love. She hates men.

Cole Brighton couldn’t be happier. He’s a player of the highest order, there’s not a girl at Whitney Briggs University that he can’t tag and bag. He loves the ladies.

Roxy’s dream is to own and operate her own bakery one day, but with no oven in her dorm, and a lucrative baking competition on the horizon, she agrees to move in with her best friend’s brother, the obnoxious, womanizing, Cole Brighton.

Between the heavenly scent of baked goods, and Roxy’s perfect body strutting around the apartment, Cole can’t think straight. So when Roxy’s ex starts sniffing around again, Cole volunteers to play the part of her new boy-toy and things get heated both in and out of the kitchen.

Roxy discovers she might not hate every man on the planet, and Cole discovers nothing tastes better than Roxy and her late night SUGAR KISSES.

Roxy is ball of stress and anger.
Cole is all ego and sex.
Their attraction is unstoppable.
And when their bodies collide—its combustible.

review

I was sold at cupcakes. I am a huge fan of Addison Moore and was so excited for the third book in the 3:AM Kisses series.  Sugar Kisses introduces Roxy and Cole Brighton narrative. We have known Cole from the very beginning and I was super excited to read a narrative of passion and a loveable sweetness.

“Shut Up and Kiss me” >Roxy to Cole – Sugar Kisses

The passion that ignites through Roxy and Cole’s narrative is like put gasoline to a fire, it explodes and the rippling feelings are felt everywhere. The spitfire of Roxy always having her guard up and Cole’s shall I say sex appeal makes it all the more enticing and loveable to read. Sugar Kisses brings warmth to the narrative of a tale of two roommates who realise their connection.

In the third book of series, this is possibly my favourite actually don’t get me wrong I love Baya and Bryson and they will always be amazing, but boy did Roxy and Cole create an epic tale of good romance. I loved the narrative, we still had the reappearance of Baya, Holt and some of the others from the earlier novels but I loved the connection that Roxy and Cole have. It’s more than a romance, it’s about fighting for love, fighting for yourself and not giving in.

The light heart of Sugar Kisses makes such a good read. The relationship’s created and developed are like glitter in a jar, all sparkly and soft. I love this one quote

“I had a mini orgasm just looking at you. I thought who the hell does this guy think he is looking so damn hot? You ruined me right then.” >Roxy to Cole- Sugar Kisses.

As a lover of baking cupcakes, this narrative was like putty in my hand. It is light hearted, emotional and just an astounding in the way it grips you to read. I rated Sugar Kisses at 5 Lit-Love because you had me at Cupcakes, you sold me at Cole.

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authorbio

4096668    Addison Moore is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she’s not writing, she’s reading.

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*COVER REVEAL* What If- Bayli Lane

WHAT IF
by: Bayli Lane
Genre: Contemporary Romance
synopsis
For some people falling in love was a happy, glowing experience. For Briar Kelly and Arrow Donovan it was more like getting hit by a freight train.
Caring for one another was never an easy feat. They constantly fought to hold their feelings inside, not wanting to jeopardize their friendship. Then, Arrow left for the Marines, and everything changed. Briar was shattered. Arrow was hurt.
While Briar told herself she’d never let another man affect her in such a way, Arrow still remained in the forefront of her mind. For Arrow, his memories of Briar kept him alive in both of his near death experiences. When Arrow’s demons threatened to drag him under, Briar was there, pulling him from the darkness.
“What ifs” keep piling up while resentment and redemption battles continue; will Briar and Arrow be able to find their happily ever after, or will this be one war that Arrow can’t win?
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Release Date: MARCH 2014
 
Cover Desinger: Eden Crane Design
Photographer: ©MaeIDesign
 
Cover Models: Ripp Baker and Laurel Marie
authorbio
Bayli Lane
Bayli Lane didn’t realize how much she loved creating a world from nothing until college. She went to Marian University where she majored in Communications but in her spare time wrote and read. Her love for reading is what really brought out her desire to create her own novel. After starting loads of stories and not finishing them, she finally decided it was time to put her passion to work. Bayli lives with her husband, Tim, in Indiana where she is probably sitting with a large cup of coffee and her computer working on her next book.
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*COVER REVEAL* 8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez

8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez
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Title: 8 Weeks
Author: Bethany Lopez
Publication Date: March 24, 2014

Summary:
Is eight weeks enough time to earn back the love of someone you’ve betrayed…the only one you’ve ever loved?

Shelly has been in love with Cal since they started dating in eleventh grade. Despite everyone saying that the odds were against them, they got married after graduation and built a life together. Now, six years later, she is faced with the ultimate betrayal. Devastated, her first instinct is to call it quits…

After a drunken binge at his best friends’ bachelor party, Cal betrays the one person who has always been there for him, his wife, Shelly. Terrified and realizing she might divorce him, Cal must come up with a way to prove to her that his love is true…

Cal asks Shelly for eight weeks. Eight weeks to convince her that their marriage is worth the fight. Will Shelly be able to trust him again, or will their marriage end the way many others do when faced with opposition… In divorce?

About Bethany Lopez:
Award-Winning Author Bethany Lopez began self-publishing in June 2011. Since then she has published various YA and NA books. She is a lover of romance, family, and friends, and enjoys incorporating those things in what she writes. When she isn’t reading or writing, she loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling whenever possible.

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