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PROMO POST! THE TRUST ME? TRILOGY BY KE OSBORN (@froggy585)

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Trust Me?

The Trust Me? Trilogy

Book 1

KE Osborn

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

ISBN: 9780992333805

ASIN: B00F0G6JRW

Number of pages: 283 pages

Word Count: approx 89,000

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This book is for mature audiences 18+ It contains explicit language and sexual content.

Jenifer Taylor is content with her life, dull and boring as it is. Being absent from the dating scene means she doesn’t have to deal with the major trust issues she has with men that stem from a controlling and aggressive ex-boyfriend and an absentee father.  She’s happy being alone, sharing her life with her friends and family.

When Jeni starts a typical day in the big city of Mornington Vale, California, it turns from bad to worse when she’s involved in a chain collision on her way to work.

Her world changes forever that day because she meets Aiden O’Connell, the billionaire son of Alistair O’Connell, who owns Mornington Vale’s largest financial corporation. Aiden is an up-and-coming young businessman who’s ready to take on the vice presidency of his father’s company. He is the good son, and it’s imperative to Alistair that Aiden succeed and follow in his footsteps. Life for Aiden involves working hard and not much else.

After the accident, however, Aiden’s world changes as well. He finds Jeni irresistible and instantly pursues her. With some coaxing, she eventually agrees to a date, and the attraction is mutual.

Jeni finds love quickly with Aiden, but trusting him is another issue.  When to trust is tested in many different ways but comes to a head when Aiden is investigated for a serious crime.  As her trust issues spark, she is forced to go through a journey of self-discovery.

She must decide once and for all whether she trusts the man she loves when she’s asked the ultimate question: “Do you trust me?”

This is book one in a series of three.  Book two “Love Me?” was released on November 18th, 2013

 Excerpt

I turn to face him; he puts his other arm around me. We are in the same position as before when the last kiss attempt failed. My arms are tight around his neck, his arms around my waist. I look down. He lifts up my chin so I’m lost in his gaze. His hand goes back to my waist. He swallows; I think he’s as nervous as I am. He tilts his head and leans in … I back away quickly.

“What’s wrong?” he asks, looking hurt.

“Oh, no, it’s not you. I think … I might have garlic breath.”

He laughs and pulls me back to him. “So do I.” He pulls me in tighter, and before I know what’s happening, his lips are on mine. I give in and surrender to him completely.

This feels like one of my fantasies, only way, way better. He holds me tight as one hand moves from my waist to caress my cheek, kissing me softly but sensually. My hands move to the back of his head, and I grab a lock of hair in each hand. He moves our bodies so that I’m against the railing at the edge of the deck. He moves his hand from my waist to hold the rail as I still grasp his hair. The kissing becomes feverishly passionate; his tongue against mine as they intertwine with each other. Our breathing becomes faster and erratic. Our kissing becomes more intimate. We are in perfect sync with each other. I pull him closer to me, our whole bodies touching. My heart is pounding fast and hard. His hand moves from my face to the back of my head, pulling me tight. He moves my hair from the side of my neck, breaks our kiss and kisses my neck slowly and seductively. I sigh and breathe in a stuttering motion. I open my eyes to see the waitress standing there, gawking at us. I stiffen as I see her. He pulls back and looks at me. With my eyes, I gesture toward the waitress. He turns, looks, and lets out a little huff. He leans in towards me.

“Now that’s a first kiss,” he whispers as he grabs my hand and leads me over to the table. I can’t help but smile.

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Love Me?

The Trust Me? Trilogy

Book 2

KE Osborn

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

ISBN: 9780992333812

ASIN: B00GMCILB0

Number of pages: 271

Word Count:87,000

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This book is for mature audiences 18+ It contains explicit language and sexual content.

In the first book of The Trust Me? Trilogy, Jeni Taylor finds the love of her life, but as the second book begins, she finds herself lost without Aiden O’Connell, who’s been wrongly convicted of embezzlement charges and incarcerated. She must find the strength within to help prove he’s innocent while dealing with other issues. Aiden’s father, Alistair, still taunts her, making life between Jeni and Aiden more difficult, and an unexpected visitor enters their lives, creating havoc and turning it upside down. Jeni’s trust issues return in a major way after an incident leaves her fragile and broken. Aiden and Jeni find themselves going through more trials and tribulations than ever before in this second installment of the Trust Me? Trilogy. In the end, Jeni will be asked the ultimate question: Do you still love me?

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       My nerves start to get the better of me, I start to feel nauseous; those darn pesky butterflies attack again. I’m not sure why I’m nervous, whether it’s the shoes making me unstable or whether it’s the memory of our first date, our first touch, or our first kiss that’s making me bashful.
       I turn the corner to see him standing there with a bunch of red roses, in the suit that he changed into earlier, this time with a baby pink tie on. Behind him is that gorgeous waterfall cascading down the cliff with the lush greenery surrounding us. As I take a step closer, I hear music playing. “Thank You for Loving Me” by Bon Jovi. It’s our song. I feel my eyes welling up as all the emotion and love I feel for this man is becoming too much to bear.
       His smile is beaming from ear to ear when I approach. Finally I reach him. He holds out his hand for me to take. I take it, and he pulls me into a tight embrace.
       “This is perfect,” I whisper.
       “Perfection for perfection, my love.” He kisses my cheek, and places the bouquet of flowers on the railing.

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K E Osborn is the Adelaide based Author of the Trust me? Trilogy, a romance series with love, laughter and plenty of lust!

K E Osborn was born in September 1984 and raised in Adelaide South Australia. She had a love of writing throughout High School but went down a different path to Design instead. It wasn’t until she had a vivid dream about a three car pileup that the characters of her first book came to life.

Aiden and Jeni are the amazing couple from the Trust me? Trilogy and they were born into the world through the imagination of K E Osborn in 2012.

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Love Me? The Trust Me? Trilogy by K E Osborn is now available for purchase for $2.99 at Amazon and Smashwords.

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Please note: these books are for mature audiences 18+. They contains explicit language and sexual content.

BLOG TOUR STOP! SAIL AWAY WITH ME BY KATE DEVEAUX (@TastyBookTours)

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Before Jody Carter and her three best friends ever set foot aboard the luxury cruise ship, Jody falls into the arms of uber hunky celebrity guest Taggart Keith, when he saves her shoe from falling to the depths of the sea. Their attraction is undeniable, but the recently divorced single mom knows the last thing she needs is to complicate her life in just seven short days. But that’s exactly what happens when Jody takes a chance — for once in her life— and gives into a week of sensational pleasure.  Taggart helps her discover her more sensual side — one tantalizing night at a time.

Review1I am convinced that the moment you swear off love, romance or sex; fate steps in and slaps you upside the head and throws a hottie in your way.  That is pretty much what happens to Jody.  I can completely understand swearing off men after a divorce but I am of the mindset that if you fall off the horse get back on and ride that puppy! 

FYI~Taggart is a sexy beast that no one would have problems getting back on and riding. 😀

This was a sexy read with all the best elements.  Friends, shoes, sex, passion, romance and a cruise.  Does it get any better?

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KATE DEVEAUX is a contemporary, erotic romance writer and die-hard romantic. It was after reading Jane Eyre in high school, that she became hooked on the idea of writing about romance, excitement and drama. Kate has been penning stories, from the sensual to the sinfully sexy, ever since! 

A former wedding planner, Kate has always been “in love” with love!  She was inspired to transition from writing racy short stories to full length manuscripts after meeting other authors in the romance world at industry workshops, conferences and events. Now a multi published contemporary romance novelist, Kate is a member of Savvy Author, Romance Writers of America (RWA) as well as their erotic romance chapter, Passionate Ink. Born in London, England, Kate has lived in both the U.K. and the U.S. She and her husband currently reside in Arizona.  When she’s not writing or reading, Kate can be found on the tennis court—yes, there’s even “love” in that game too!

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Orgasm recipe:

1/2 oz white crème de cacao
1/2 oz amaretto almond liquor
1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz vodka
1 oz light cream

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.

Screaming Orgasm recipe:

1 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz Bailey’s® Irish cream
1/2 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur

Pour first vodka, then Bailey’s, then Kahlua into a cocktail glass over crushed ice. Stir.

 

BLOG TOUR STOP! REVIEW BY VICTORIA! THE HOWLING HEART BY APRIL BOSTIC

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Paige Donovan is an ambitious college graduate who aspires to reach the top of the corporate ladder. She’s climbing fast when given the promotion of a lifetime at a prestigious fashion magazine in New York City. Her bright future comes to an unexpected halt after news of her father’s death. She inherits his old cabin in the Colorado Rockies, and just when she thinks her luck couldn’t get any worse, she has a car accident in the mountains and awakens in the small, remote community of Black River.

Soon, she’s engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv—wolves descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but never expects to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who offers her an alternate future with his pack.

Now, she must choose between the career she’s always wanted and the love she’s always dreamed.

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     Riley walked away and took a few steps toward the river. With his back facing me, he stood while looking at the waterfall. It was a beautiful scene—his tall, shirtless body with his blonde hair tousled and gently blowing in the wind. He took another step and surprised me by kicking off his boots. Then, he leaned down and rolled up his pant legs. He jogged over to a cluster of large rocks, his footing quick and poised, and sat with his bare feet dangling in the water.

     I yelled out, “Is it safe to do that?”

     He looked at me and laughed lightly. “Yeah, it’s safe. Do you think there are piranhas or crocodiles in the river?” He continued to chuckle, and a toothy smile broke free on my face. “Don’t worry. There isn’t anything deadly in these waters—just harmless fish, frogs, and Northern Water snakes. They won’t hurt you.” He beckoned to me. “Come over here and join me. The water is nice and cool.” He kicked his feet, making splashes in the water.

     I was hesitant to join him, but the water intrigued me. I decided to trust him, so I walked over to the rocks. They were flat, smooth, and slick. My steps were wobbly as I tried to avoid getting a foot stuck in the cracks or slipping on the moss. Once I stood next to him, he looked up at me with a wide smile. I removed my sneakers, peeled off my socks, and rolled up my sweatpants. Riley was right. The water was pleasantly cool and refreshing.

    He kicked his feet again, this time making a bigger splash. I tried to outdo him, but my smaller feet were no match for his large ones. We laughed together, but the rushing water overpowered the harmonious sound.

     I stole a glance at him while he looked at the river. He leaned back casually on his elbows, and I couldn’t help but admire his six-pack abs and toned chest. Little, brown moles spotted his torso, and I imagined playing connect-the-dots with my tongue. His skin enticed me, and I wanted to run my hands all over it. A lustful feeling washed over me, and I swallowed thickly, averting my gaze.

    Riley chuckled low in his throat, and I knew he caught me staring. His hand touched my lower back, and I looked at him over my shoulder. A grin spread across his lips as he tugged the shirt hem.

     “This is my shirt, isn’t it?” My eyes widened, and I whipped my head around. In less than two seconds, my face flushed with heat.

     “Um, yes,” I mumbled. “Sorry. I borrowed it, because Quinn’s clothes were too small for me, and I didn’t feel comfortable browsing through Celia’s wardrobe.” The latter reason was a lie. I was just  determined to cover
myself with his clothes.

     “No worries. I don’t mind,” he soothed. “You can borrow whatever you want. What’s mine is yours, love.”

     I turned my head slightly to peek at him, grateful his focus was still on the shirt. I recalled the words he spoke earlier. “Let’s say hypothetically I did stay here with you. How would we be together when I’m human and you’re a wolf?” “If you’re referring to us being biologically compatible, Máni and Freya blessed us, so we can breed with humans.”

     His foot brushed against mine under the water. It came back a second time and then a third. He sat up and scooted closer to me, until our thighs were touching. I looked over at him and almost fell into his seafoam pools. I had to regain control before I did something I would regret…like lean over and kiss those bee-stung lips.

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Paige Donavan is given a promotion of a lifetime on the very day her father dies.  She inherits is old cabin in the woods of Colorado that she did not know her father still owns.  Paige goes to visit the cabin hoping to catch the magic of her first visit.  Paige on her first visit meets a wolf pup who she connects with.   

Riley Gray is a hot and sexy man.  He is a werewolf who fell in love with Paige when he first saw her decades ago.  He has waited/hoped he would see her again.  As his father pushes him to mate, Riley puts it off. 

The chemistry between Riley and Paige is blistering hot.  I loved how this was a new take on werewolf’s and their lifestyle.  Riley was a virgin who is waiting until he mates.  Paige is drawn in the world of Varulv.  While she wants to leave town she is drawn to Riley and does not want to give up either.

I found this story was well written.  Ms. Bostic pushed the walls of possibilities when she included bestiality, but I do like how it was handled.  I found it realistic when you are dealing with werewolves.  Overall, this was a wonderful story.  I am hoping a start to a new series.  I would love to know more about the pack. 

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April Bostic is a New Jersey-based, Adult Romance author who enjoys unleashing her creativity and letting her imagination run wild. Her love of romance books inspired her to become not just a reader, but also a writer. In December 2008, she self-published her first novel, a contemporary romance with a supernatural twist entitled “A Rose to the Fallen”.

Her first short story, “Right Here, Right Now”, released in January 2012, is an erotic romance with a dash of S&M. The following year, she released two more short stories: a romantic urban fantasy inspired by the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche entitled “Eros, My Love”, and a sexy romantic comedy entitled “Love Addiction”.

After five years, she released her second novel, “The Howling Heart” in August 2013, a paranormal romance that delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest year in publishing, April will release her fourth short story in December 2013, a historical paranormal romance entitled “A Dark Scandal”.

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BLURB TOUR STOP! HOT ZONE AND REBURN BY ANNE MARSH (@TastyBookTours)

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REBURN (Hot Shots #1)

 

Not every man knows how to put out a fire. Fewer know when to keep it burning…

HE BATTLES THE FLAMES…

Nobody messes with Sam Clayton—or his territory. The big bruising ranger is the last line of defense in forest infernos and he’ll go up against anyone who gets in the way of putting them out. Even the FBI tracking a terrorist through the heart of a blaze. But when Sam discovers the agent is ex-lover Olivia Albert, saving himself will be more dangerous than any fire he’s faced before…

SHE LIVES FOR THE HEAT…

Olivia needs Sam’s help to survive the heat, but when it comes to keeping her quarry from detonating a major strike, this Bureau agent is calling the shots. Except when Sam’s hard body and expert hands are reigniting a second chance that could be hot enough to burn forever

 

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HOT ZONE (Hot Shots #2)

FIGHTING FIRE IS HIS NATURE

To Dade Johnson, fire is a danger he can handle. But the blaze he feels from the moment he lays eyes—and hands, and mouth—on Sarah Jo is too hot to handle.  Something about the free-spirited camp cook has him throwing caution to the wind. Little does the hotshots’ second-in-command know he’s cozying up with a suspected arsonist….

 SHE CAN’T HELP FANNING THE FLAMES

Sarah Jo knows she should steer clear of Dade.  A bona fide hero who battles wildland fires every day deserves better than a woman on the run.  But their five-alarm attraction has Sarah Jo too weak in the knees to resist playing with fire—until her past catches up with her. Soon, she’ll have to choose between surrendering her secrets—or taking them both down in flames….

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I live in Northern California with my husband, two kids and four cats. After ten years of graduate school and too many degrees, I escaped to become a technical writer. When not planted firmly in front of the laptop translating Engineer into English, I enjoy gardening, running (even if it’s just to the 7-11 for slurpees), and reading books curled up with my kids. The best part of writing romance, however, is finally being able to answer the question: “So… what do you do with a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures?” You can visit me online at www.anne-marsh.com.

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REVIEW! REVENGE BY WINTER AUSTIN

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In New Orleans, justice is best served with a heavy dose of revenge, and Remy LeBeau intends to tip the scales in his favor. For good.

Forced to take a mandatory vacation from the Dallas PD, Remy leaves his girlfriend, Cody, to protect her from what’s to come. If there’s to be any chance for a normal future for the two of them, he has to face his enemies and finish what they started – alone.

Cody Lewis gave up on someone once before, but not this time. She needs to come to terms with Remy’s past and her own as she seeks him out among the historic and deadly streets of New Orleans. But she got more than she bargained for. Those who oppose her will find you don’t get in the way of a determined Texan; especially a woman in love.

As Remy closes in on the nameless faces who have controlled his life for too long, his ability to save himself and those closest to him is tested, putting everyone he cares for in grave danger. And this time, Cody may face the reality of his death.

Review1First of all, this is the third book in this series and there is more to come.  You need to read the other books in the series in order to get a feel for the characters.  Cody and Remy are a handful and their relationship is explosive.  I have been trying to figure out what the history with Remy is and Ms. Austin doesn’t disappoint in this book.

I can’t believe he thought that Cody was going to listen to him and just walk away.  When you love someone as much as Cody does, walking away is not an option.  I have always wanted to visit New Orleans and the visual that I get from this book makes me think that I am walking the streets myself.  I love the personalities and complex characters that have developed throughout this series.  I have to say that this is an author I look forward to reading!

This book is a suspenseful masterpiece that had me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what comes next.  If you are looking for a story or series that has romance, passion, murder, and intrigue; look no further!

REVIEW BY VICTORIA! HIDING FROM HOLLYWOOD BY ELLIE DARKINS

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Hiding from HollywoodBlurbAbby has succumbed to a life as a Hollywood cliché: the actress/waitress. But unlike most she’s keeping the “actress” part buried in her past. After a traumatic start to her life in Hollywood she’s decided to disappear from the limelight.

When movie producer Ethan Walker walks into her diner, she’s terrified. There’s nothing she wants more than to run and hide; the last thing she wants or needs is for her name to be connected with his. That way leads to tabloids, journalists, and exposure.
But Ethan has thought of nothing but Abby for months: the beautiful, talented actress who will save his career when she agrees to take the lead role in his movie. The project’s on the rocks already, and without her, it will certainly be canceled and his career will be over.

When a shooting in Abby’s apartment block leaves her without a safe place to stay, Ethan offers her sanctuary in his home—but she knows it cannot come without strings attached. And so, with her attraction to him growing, Abby must decide whether she can finally stop running and trust Ethan with her secret.

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Hiding From Hollywood by Ellie Darkins was a wonderful story.  This was a book that I had a hard time putting down.  Abby was a successful actress in England.  She went to make her big move to Hollywood but one wrong decision has forced her to leave acting behind.  She uses her real name and keeps any and all connections to her past buried.  Abby is a smart and careful woman.  She has learned the hard way not to trust anyone. 

Ethan Walker is a movie producer who is in search of Abby.  Ethan saw her in an older film and wants her for his next film project.  Ethan is stubborn and thickheaded man.  He is willing to pull every trick to get her to read the script.  Ethan is also falling in love with Abby and is fighting it as well.

The chemistry between Abby and Ethan is scorching.  Ethan is the one person who is on her side.  He wants to fix her problems rather than let her keep running from them.  I admire him for that.  The sex scenes were steamy.  It’s easy to see even if they don’t talk about their feelings that they cared for the other.

This story was well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic.  I hope there is a sequel.  I would love to know more about Candy, Abby’s best friend.  Overall, this was fabulous story.  One I can see rereading again in the future.

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REVIEW BY CEECEE! HER GHOST WEARS KILTS BY KATHLEEN SHAPUTIS

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Something’s not right at Baillie’s popular used bookstore in rain-soaked western Washington and frigid, heart-stopping air is her first clue. When the cat refuses to enter the shop and Baillie hears faint bagpipes in the travel book section, her nerves are rubbed raw.

Meanwhile in Scotland, the heir of a local castle falls to a suspicious death. An evil banker claims ownership of the castle, leaving the staff to ponder their fate.

How are these events connected? The answer lies in a Ghost and Mrs. Muir tale, twenty-first century style that flips the table with a ghostly twenty-seven-year-old hunk, Lord Kai, and fifty-something bachelorette Baillie. Her gay best friend Gillian Nation and his girls dash to Scotland to Baillie’s rescue when the combination of alcohol, villainous banker, DNA, and good old-fashioned jealousy throw Baillie into the fight of her life. Will she choose to reclaim her normal Northwest existence or grab onto an unorthodox love that makes life magical and breath-taking?

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The moment I read the blurb for this novel, I just knew that I had to read it! 

 

I’ll admit the reference to “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” is one of the first things that caught my eye, as it’s one of my favorite classics, but this novel also has a little “To Wong Foo…Julie Newmar” involved.   The two mixed a lot better than I expected.

The author has flawlessly portrayed a character very much in need of an adventure!  Baillie made it too convenient to remain a homebody when she turned her house into a used book store.   She constantly makes up reasons to just sit at home in front of the tube, but thankfully she has a couple of colorful characters to pull her out of her funk.   When a letter arrives with exciting news, she’s left with the feeling that something’s awry.  Although it’s unlike her, and against her friends’ wishes, she embarks on a journey to Scotland that will change her life forever.  She’s not alone, however, and the pace of the story picks up tremendously from this point. 

Baillie and Kai form a beautiful bond despite their differences, and the author uses the art of insinuation brilliantly here.  Sweet little nothings, soft touches, or cool sensations in this case, excited me extremely.  The banter between this dynamic duo was both comical and endearing.  Baillie’s time alone with the Highlander, and the staff, is my favorite part of the book.  The book’s mood changes very rapidly when her friends enter the scene, however.

Gillian and the divas are quite the characters and hard to explain, but they love Baillie very much, and go to great lengths to help her out.  This trendy trio added a touch of the new world to this story.

There’s a great deal more involved in this novel, but I’m afraid to spoil the surprises.  I’m not in love with the addition of the queens, but it worked here.  The author built a sturdy foundation from the beginning, which kept the story from falling apart when the story-line changed.  Filled with an unusual, yet wonderful cast of characters, I couldn’t help but adore this novel!  I’m considering reading it again, as it’s one of those that starts to grow on you the more you think about it. 

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Kathleen Shaputis, author/ghostwriter, lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Bob, where curling up with icy Diet Coke, writing romantic comedies is her ultimate paradise.

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REVIEW BY CEECEE! UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR BY MJ SCHILLER

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BlurbDylan Fisher is an EMT and part-time Santa Claus at a mall in Denver, Colorado. He has logged plenty of time with children sitting on his lap asking for anything from the latest electronic gadget to a week’s worth of homework passes, but he never heard anyone ask for what little Delaney Kelly asked for on one snowy night in December. A dad! When Dylan’s eyes search the crowd for Delaney’s mother and land on Keira Kelly, the paramedic almost finds himself in need of a little CPR. She is stunning!

Keira Kelly is still grieving over the loss of her husband, but a reckless driver has her thinking about nothing but survival as she’s headed home from the mall. When Keira wakes in the hospital to find a hunky EMT at her bedside, she begins having a few thoughts that would put her on Santa’s Naughty List for sure! But when she finds out the EMT is only hanging around because the police believe someone is out to get her, she’s not sure what to think about his kindness. Is he helping her because he wants to, or because he feels he needs to? And what about the man who rammed her car, could he have had something to do with her husband’s death?

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This exciting story literally began with a bang!

I was captivated from beginning to end with this enchanting tale of how love always seems to find its way back to you.  The characters were darling, the suspense was nail-biting, and there was just enough spice to make me blush!

Dylan and Keira are kindred spirits brought together by a precious little girl with a special wish for Christmas, and an unfortunate turn of events.  My heart ached for Keira as she fought to move on, and for Dylan as he worked so hard to convince her of his good intentions.  The more I read, the more I loved it! 

There’s a dark figure that haunts this beautiful love and jeopardizes their future.  This twist completes the novel, making it a well-rounded story, worthy of praise! 

I was once a single mother and I was impressed with the manner in which the author portrayed Keira’s struggle. The internal battles and indecision a single parent goes through when it’s time to live again is delivered expertly.  Dylan’s role is also penned with what seems to be an experienced hand.  The supporting cast is sparse, but excellent, and the story line is believable.  I highly recommend this novel to anyone that loves a good romance, a tender touch of reality, and a suspenseful tale all wrapped in one novel.

 

REVIEW BY VICTORIA! SONG WITHOUT WORDS BY JULI PAGE MORGAN

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BlurbTop jock Spencer Moretti owns the New Orleans Rock radio airwaves. A veteran of countless band interviews at the age of 22, she’s ready for her own world-wide syndicated program. All she needs is one big break, and she finds it during a chance meeting with Geoff Lane, former guitarist for the legendary UK band Axis.

When Spencer discovers that Geoff has a secret music project in the works, one that’s sure to reignite his career, she ropes him into an exclusive interview, determined to snag the juicy details. Intrigued by the lovely disc jockey’s feisty nature and her spitfire temper, Geoff is determined to snag something too – Spencer!

Spencer and Geoff make sweet music together until death strikes their circle of friends. As the body count mounts, it’s clear that someone will go to any lengths to stop them cold. Can they keep a killer from destroying all they have, or will their love song become a murder ballad?

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Its 1982 in New Orleans and top jock Spencer Moretti is the DJ at the young age of 22 with big dreams and the ability to fulfill those dreams.  Spencer comes across as older and wiser than her years.  She is smart and savvy and its easy to see that she will go places as she ages. 

Geoff Lane is the former guitarist for the legendary UK band Axix is in New Orleans to attend a party.  He is working with a friend with the hopes of reigniting his music career.  However, he comes across Spencer and falls for the spitfire. 

The chemistry between Geoff and Spencer is blistering hot.  The sex scenes were hot and spicy.  I loved that the more time they spend together the more they cared for the other.  I also loved that Spencer could separate work from her personal life and still interview Geoff for her show.  That takes a strong person to be able to do that. 

I found this book to be well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic.  I just wish the mystery of who is killing off Geoff and Spencer’s friends took up a bit more of the story than it did.  Overall, this was a great story.  I will be reading more by this author in the future.

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Juli Page Morgan is a former rock ‘n roll radio announcer who had the great luck to meet and interview lots of bands over the years. During those interviews she heard some interesting stories, but it was when the microphone was turned off and they were just hanging out that she heard – and saw – the really juicy stuff! Incorporating these revelations in her books (with names and locations changed to protect the innocent, and often the not-so-innocent!) lets her take her readers on a hard rocking journey full of love, music and happy endings while giving a “backstage peek” at some of the things that really happened.  Her Romances that Rock™ include Crimson and Clover, Athena’s Daughter, and Song Without Words.

Juli lives in Arkansas with her husband. When she’s not writing, she’s recording voiceovers for television commercials, remodeling her old house,  and trying to convince her husband the world won’t come to an end if the television is turned off.  She also listens to a lot of music at maximum volume and has never met a speed limit she didn’t exceed.  Juli’s an unapologetic lover of rock ‘n roll, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, and French onion dip, not necessarily in that order.

 

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BLOG TOUR STOP! EXQUISITE BETRAYAL BY A.M. HARGROVE

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A male Romance Author… a convention in Vegas… a female book blogger… a goal to lose her virginity… what happens when you mix all the above?

 

Fallon McKinley is headed to Vegas for the Wicked Wenches Romance Con and losing her virginity is only one of her goals. The other is to meet her favorite author of romance novels, R.T. Sinclair. What she doesn’t realize is that the sexy green-eyed god she rams into at the airport is the real R.T. When they keep running into each other, she’s shocked, but excited, because the attraction is irresistible.

 

Ryland Thomas Sinclair doesn’t want anyone to know his true identity. He’s the author that all women love, but everyone thinks he’s a female. He hides his persona behind the public face of his twin sister, keeping his own a secret. But after meeting the lovely Fallon, his intentions to avoid a relationship come to a screeching halt. She’s put an unwanted kink into his perfectly laid out plans. His unusual reaction surprises him because after a heart-shredding breakup a few years ago, he’s managed to avoid women at all costs.

 

Resisting Fallon becomes more difficult than he imagines. Soon things are spiraling out of control, until a major miscommunication has Fallon walking out of his home and his life. Will Ryland Thomas succeed in losing the woman he loves? Or can he win her back?

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Ryland Thomas Sinclair works as a romance author but because he is guy he uses a different name, R. T. Sinclair and his twin sister as a stand in. He is a hot and sexy man who avoids all relationships until he meets Fallon.  Ryland can be pig headed a lot of the time in the book and for the most part he does it out of the goodness of his heart but when something comes out that should not he blames Fallon without even hearing her side. 

 

Fallon McKinley is a strong woman who has kept going as things don’t go her way.  Fallon is upset that her wealthy mother won’t help her ever, not with school or anything else.  Fallon takes a trip she really can’t afford to meet her favorite author, R. T. Sinclair.  Fallon falls for Ryland as they keep meeting each other all over Vegas. 

 

The chemistry between Fallon and Ryland is blistering hot.  I liked that they did not fall in love at first sight and that they tried to fight the attraction.  The sex scenes were hot and spicy.  I loved that they left a bit to the imagination and was not very descriptive.  The biggest issue was Fallon and Ryland is communication, when big issues rise they don’t talk just assume. 

 

My biggest grip is with Fallon.  I get the part that we would like out parents to pay for our collage but in defense of her mother on this point (mostly because that came across as the biggest issue Fallon had with her mother) our parents are not required to pay for our collage and if they do that should be appreciated not expected.  Just because her mother has money does not mean she is required to spend it on what Fallon wants because it’s not Fallon’s money.  Now I am not saying that Fallon’s mother is a saint because she if far from it and I agree with Fallon’s decision at the end with her mother and how to handle her. 

 

I found this story to be well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic.  While this is not part of a series I would love to see a sequel with Ryland’s sister Tilly as the main character.  Overall this was a great book.  One I can see myself re-reading in the future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would quickly be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life.  So, she rolled down the passenger window of her fabulous (not) company car and tossed out her leather briefcase.  Luckily, the pedestrian in the direct line of fire was a dodge ball pro and had über quick reflexes enabling him to avoid getting bashed in the head.  Feeling a tad guilty about the near miss, A. M. made a speedy turn down a deserted side street before tossing her crummy, outdated piece-of-you-know-what laptop out the window.  She breathed a liberating sigh of relief, picked up her cell phone, called her boss and quit her job.  Grinning, she made another call to her hubs and told him of her new adventure (after making sure his heart was beating properly again).

 

So began A. M. Hargrove’s career as a YA/NA and Adult Romance writer. Her books include the following: Edge of Disaster, Shattered Edge and Kissing Fire (The Edge Series); The Guardians of Vesturon series (Survival, Resurrection, Determinant, reEmergent and Beginnings); Dark Waltz and Tragically Flawed.

 

 

 

Other than being in love with writing about being in love, she loves chocolate, ice cream and coffee and is positive they should be added as part of the USDA food groups.

 

 

 

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