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REVIEW BY BRANDY! LOVING JENA BY KATELYN SKYE

April 17, 2013November 17, 2015 romancebookwormLeave a comment

Blurb:

Here in one complete collection are the four stories that complete the ‘LOVING JENNA SERIES’ by the exciting author, Katelyn Skye.

This series is contemporary, erotic romance featuring a billionaire, alpha male bachelor who, after attempting a false engagement to ensure his inheritance, falls helplessly in love with the reluctant Jenna. As he fights for her affection while trying to secure his Father’s fortune, Morgan is forced to come to terms with what is more important to him, his inheritance or the unconditional love of the beautiful Jenna.

This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of erotic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.

Book 1: Taste Of Love

Jenna meets the dashing Morgan and within hours, loses herself in his arms. She doesn’t believe it will go any deeper than the one night – and was glad to play the reckless female for once in her life.
The morning after, she can’t wait to escape back to the real world where she can play at being normal once again. But her irresistible lover insists on keeping her around long enough to present her with a most unexpected offer…

Book 2: An Engagement

Morgan Shaw was a man who seemed to have everything but there’s one thing he still desired – a wife.
Jenna’s night of broken chastity with the devilishly handsome Morgan gained a new twist the next morning. Faced with a proposition for a marriage of convenience worth $5 million dollars, she wonders if it would really be worth it. To play his lover and then wife, never hoping to ever have him for real.
In this game, Jenna soon realized she would need to find a way to keep from losing far more than she was to gain…

Book 3: In His Arms

It had started out as a business arrangement. But Morgan Shaw was already falling into the silken web of his feelings for Jenna.
He’d found himself saying the big “L” word and now he was getting deeper into something that had never even been meant to be real.
Jenna would always belong to him; he wasn’t letting her go. But that didn’t mean he was willing to relinquish all of himself to her. He was still messed up; he still wasn’t sure he was ready. And now that it seemed he was getting everything his way at last, looked like he was back to needing no one and nothing but himself…

Book 4: Arrested Heart

It was the moment of truth for Jenna and Morgan.
Now that Morgan had taken over the company after his father landed in hospital, looked like everything was going his way. Especially now that Jenna was with him for real and not just as some paid fake girlfriend. And even as their feelings for each other deepen, both of them have to ask how far they were willing to go.
Jenna already knew she was crazy about Morgan Shaw. And she was ready to do anything to be with him. But could she settle just for being the woman who drove him crazy in bed? As she realizes that Morgan was never going to change from being the commitment-shy workaholic, she finally decides to take a stand. Now more than ever, her emotions were at stake and she couldn’t continue to be with him if he refused to put his own heart on the line as well…

Review:

Oh, how do you describe Morgan? Sex on legs, delicious, yummy, any of those will do. This was a collection of short stories that were enough to keep you company on a lunch break.

The beginning was a little rushed for me. I know women who pick up men in bars but Jena was a little different and to have her go home with a man and jump into bed seemed quick to me. The sex scenes are luscious and leave you craving for more. I have to admit that I like a strong, dominant man and Morgan is that. He knows what he wants and goes after it. This is one of those books that you will want to share with your girlfriends!

This was a fun read and I recommend it!

Rated 4 Kisses

FREE FOR ONE DAY ONLY!! CHARMEINE BY EMILY GUIDO

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Can romance develop between a Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish Vampire Blood-Hunter?

Tabbruis is an extremely attractive Blood-Hunter who has reconciled himself to be alone forever. Over millennia Tabbruis has wandered the Earth alone, aimlessly living through many historical events.

Charleen (aka Charmeine) was found in 1997 as a teenager, unable to remember where she was from or where her family was. She was sent to an orphanage where she met her best friend, Shane. With determination, she works hard and becomes a school teacher.

Tabbruis comes to her aid when she is attacked by a Blood-Hunter. Charmeine’s power as a Light-Bearer, one who throws lightning, is triggered when she meets Tabbruis, and it grows exponentially.

When they meet, the attraction is immediate, romantic and passionate. They are polar opposites and clash together in a dramatic way.

Will Charmeine and Tabbruis fulfill their destinies? Will they realize their importance in both the Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer world?

RAVE
REVIEWS for “Charmeine”
by
Author Emily Guido

“Romance
between a Vampire and a light bearer is something so new, I had to
read this book to find out what the buzz and feel is all about …

All i can say is that book didn’t disappoint at all! A must read!”

Fathima Amiruddin

“This is a great read, and a terrific debut novel!”

Susan Ashcraft

“The author’s story got me hooked. I think the readers will feel the
same.”

Carol Fitzpatrick

“This story is a fantastically tender, romantic one of timeless love.

This story is well worth a read!”

Melanie Adkins

“The scenes were beautifully described and the plot is creative and
intriguing. The Light-Bearer Series is sure to be the next fabulous Angel series on
your “To-Read” shelf!”

Cassie

“Well done Emily, this is a great debut novel!”

Samantha Adams

Emily Guido is a new Paranormal Romance Author. She was inspired to start writing “Charmeine” because one day she got an idea of two characters that needed to have their story told. Not ever dreaming a week later she would have over a 100,000 words written. When Emily writes, it is similar to you or I watching a movie. She pictures the characters in her head going through vivid descriptions of each scene. There are so many nuances going through her mind that she cannot type fast enough. The novels “Mactus,” “Accendo,” “Seditious,” and “Ransom,” are the continuation of the wonderful adventures of the inhabitants of The Castle Charmeine!
Emily is currently writing “Conundrum” the Sixth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” She works at a College full time, and pursuing her Master of Business Administration.
YA, PNR, Paranormal Romance, Vampire, Angels, Action and Adventure, Historical

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BLOG TOUR STOP AND GIVEAWAY BY SARAH! In the Nick of Time by Sylvie Fox (@TastyBookTours, Crimson_Romance, #giveaway)

April 16, 2013January 8, 2019 romancebookworm7 Comments

BLURB:

Hot nights, huge consequences.

Divorced and done with her dry spell, Holly Prentice is ready to get back in the game. But with two conditions: her future mate can’t be married to his career, and he has to have a couch. Nick Andreis loves his job, and his only furniture is a king-size bed. He’s also single, sexy, and six years Holly’s junior. Any guy this hunky and carefree can’t be serious about the future.

After one spontaneous and explosive night, Holly decides that her search for Mr. Right can wait. Nick can be Mr. Right Now.

Nick has waited years for Holly. Now that she’s dating again, he’s determined to be the only man in her life. He wants what Holly wants: forever. Convincing her of that won’t be easy, but Nick agrees—with fingers crossed behind his back—to Holly’s idea that they can be bed buddies until someone serious comes along. His plan: use the time between their passionate nights to convince her that he is the one.

Will Holly’s unexpected pregnancy change the rules of their games? Or can they both decide to play for keeps?

EXCERPT:

Something about the way he complimented her seemed more than superficial, but she didn’t probe it and scooted a few inches from him on the couch so she could look directly into his vivid green eyes.

“How’s your–”

“What are you–”

Their words crashed into each other, and they both laughed, dispelling some of the awkwardness. They’d been friends for years; she didn’t know why she was suddenly feeling uncomfortable around Nick.

“You first,” she said, pulling her hand back and rubbing both of them together for warmth.

He clasped her hands in his large ones again, rubbing them briskly this time. “You’re cold. Here, take my jacket.”

Before she could protest, he stood and removed the sexy-as-hell brown bomber jacket from his broad shoulders and wrapped it around her. He then rubbed her arms for good measure. His touch alone warmed her. Correction: his touch made her hot. She loved being wrapped in his jacket, even though she didn’t need it to keep her warm. As long as he was near, her body generated enough body heat to ward off the desert night chill. The jacket smelled of leather, saddle soap, and Nick. She couldn’t remember being this turned on just sitting next to, and not even touching, a man.

Nick didn’t say anything. He just looked at her with something akin to longing in his eyes. Feeling the need to fill the silence, to look away from his smoky green eyes, the golden flecks simmering with something like desire, Holly started asking questions, talking about anything to dispel the awkwardness that had returned as soon as he touched her, again.

REVIEW BY SARAH:

Well, I have to admit this book was a bit more emotional than I was expecting. I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to finish it, to be honest. I’ll try not to give too much away as I explain.

Holly is sure of one thing – she wants commitment. She was marriage, a baby, a house, the whole shebang. Then Nick waltzes into her life and everything goes out the window. They are drawn to each other immediately. At least, until Holly gets pregnant. Nick, only 26, isn’t sure he’s ready to be a father, but Holly is overjoyed. It’s everything she’s ever wanted, but will Nick come around before he loses everything?

The story starts off fairly slow. There’s a lot of sexy scenes to keep you going but I did find myself wondering where we were headed. Then Holly gets pregnant. That’s when things got emotional for me. Ms. Fox does such a good job connecting you to Holly that for someone like me, who was abandoned when she was pregnant… Let’s just say I had very deep sympathies for Holly, and at one point last night I was so upset at Nick and identified so deeply with Holly that I was sure I was not going to be able to finish the book. It was just too upsetting. BUT! I will say this – I am so happy I did finish it. I won’t say more because I don’t want to spoil the end.

Overall I’m going to give this book 4 Zs. It was really well written, the characters were real. I love the small details that really made Holly’s and Nick’s families come to life. There were a lot of cliches used, but I think that as Ms. Fox develops her writing style, she’ll become more comfortable with her voice and those will disappear. Great book! I’m adding Sylvie Fox to my list to read more of!

Rated 4 Z’s

AUTHOR BIO:

I write the kinds of books I love to read. The quirky characters in my romance novels experience angst, conflict, mostly great sex, and always get their “happily ever after.” In my mainstream fiction, ordinary woman experience angst, conflict, and occasional great sex, but they also get embroiled in struggles against extraordinary odds, and I don’t promise a happy ending. I also love thrillers, but I don’t write those. I live in Los Angeles with my husband, son, and a whole lot of pets. When I’m not hanging out in Hollywood, I’m eating my way through Budapest.

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BLOG TOUR STOP! ALPHA GIRL BY KATE BLOOMFIELD

April 15, 2013November 17, 2015 romancebookworm1 Comment

Title-Alpha Girl
Series-Wolfling Saga Book #1
By: Kate Bloomfield
Genre: New Adult/Mature YA ( 15 & up) Paranormal Romance
not intended for audiences younger than 15 years of age, as it contains scenes of a sexual nature, and coarse language.
Please do not read if you are easily offended.

Blurb:

Seventeen year old Rose Goldman is highly unpopular in the little town of Halfway. Ever since the ‘attack’ when she was a girl, people and animals have been afraid of her. She gets bullied in school, and called ‘wet dog’ because of the way she smells, despite being extremely hygienic. However, life takes a turn when a new teacher starts at Halfway High. Mr. Stone, the quirky and charismatic English teacher is twice Rose’s age, but she feels an unexplainable pull towards him from day one. Despite her better judgement, Rose pursues a friendship with Mr. Stone, who seems unable to stay away from her.
What is pulling this unlikely pair together?

Excerpt:

As Mr. Stone drank his coffee I observed what he was wearing today. It was no different to the usual. He wore a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches. It was a little too big for him. The shirt underneath had an ugly paisley pattern on it.

I did not hide my gaze as I looked around the table to see his pants, which were a type of brown velvet. He wore the same lace-up boat shoes as usual, this time with no socks.

‘What?’ he said a little embarrassed as I scrutinized his attire.

‘You dress so strange,’ I said, leaning back against the booth and observing him.

He smiled and sipped his coffee. ‘Do I?’

‘Yeah … it’s eccentric. Like a mad professor.’

Mr. Stone chuckled, his emerald eyes twinkling, reflecting the streetlights outside. ‘Don’t you like the way I dress?’

I frowned, considering it for a moment. I liked it very much, indeed. ‘I think it suits you,’ I said.

‘Would you like to know a secret?’ he asked, leaning forwards.

‘I’m not good at keeping secrets,’ I replied.

Mr. Stone raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. ‘I do all my shopping at the thrift-store.’

I feigned a look of shock. ‘Really? I would never have guessed.’

He laughed. ‘All right, no need to get smart.’

Perhaps Mr. Stone is poor, I thought. After all, he was a little rough around the edges, not to mention his car was about to fall apart. It would be rude to ask though.

‘I promise not to tell a soul,’ I said, tracing an ‘X’ over my heart.

Mr. Stone rolled his eyes and drained the rest of his cup.

Review:

I really enjoyed reading this story and was amazed at how well Kate developed Rose’s story. I think we have all had that moment in life where we have felt like we were on the outside looking in and all alone.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the student/teacher dynamic. It was well-done and I appreciate the paranormal aspect of the characters. This almost lends a justified element to the relationship. The author does a wonderful job of making you feel the loneliness that Rose experiences and you can appreciate what she finds with Mr. Stone.

If you are looking for a feel good love story, here you go! 🙂

Reviews:

“I was riveted. Alpha Girl is quite intimate and has a fairly small cast of characters. The protagonist is very believable and wasn’t annoying, which is a frequent problem in a lot of books featuring teenage lead characters narrating in the first-person. This is a romance (albeit a twisted one). Don’t pick up this book expecting a darkly sweet, cutesy love story. This book will blast you out of your comfort zone and make you hate yourself for turning the page. But you will turn the page.”

– Review of Alpha Girl by Mark Carver, Author of The Age of Apollyon.

About the Author:

Best-selling and independent Australian author, Kate Bloomfield, has successfully made a name for herself in the world of self-publishing at just twenty-three years old. Her newest and most precious book yet, Alpha Girl, is a controversial Paranormal Romance between a student and teacher. A book not for those easily offended.

Kate was born in Enfield, London in 1989, but has lived in Wollongong, Australia for most of her life. Now working full time as an independent author, Kate has published four novels, and two short stories.

Her fifth novel ‘Alpha Girl’ is a paranormal romance that explores a complicated a student/teacher relationship. It is due for release on April 1^st 2013.

For more information about Alpha Girl, please visit:www.bloomfieldkate.com

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RELEASE DAY REVIEW BY BRANDY! FATED SOULS BY BECKY FLADE (@beckyflade)

April 15, 2013January 8, 2019 romancebookwormLeave a comment

Blurb:

Shamed investigative journalist turned tabloid scribe Maggie O’Connell convinces her editor to let her go to Minnesota to research alleged werewolf sightings. Her first night in the woods, she gets trapped in an ancient sleeping bag, unintentionally attracts the attention of a bear, and is saved by the most unlikely of heroes: the very wolf she had come to investigate!

When she meets horse rancher Aidan Gael in the town market days later, she recognizes his eyes as those belonging to her champion. He dodges her every attempt to get to know him but undaunted Maggie launches a campaign to win over the recalcitrant Aidan.

Aidan tries desperately to avoid her; he both fears Maggie and fears for her. Neither man nor beast can resist her curious mind and courageous heart. One kiss threatens to break Aidan’s tenuous self-control but furthers Maggie’s resolve. However, danger lurks at every turn. The curse Aidan fights to keep secret is only one of the obstacles that will test the strength of their bond. Together they will navigate the violence of both nature and of man in pursuit of their destiny.

Review:

I fell in love with Aidan! Who doesn’t have a soft spot for a broken man that has the devil in his eyes?

Maggie is a journalist who was screwed over by her ex-boyfriend. Happens to the best of us, right? She takes a job, the only one she hasn’t been blackballed from, with a tabloid. She is working on a piece about werewolves and is staying in the woods of Minnesota. You can imagine that this hard-nosed reporter doesn’t really believe in the supernatural. Imagine her shock when she is startled by a bear that lunges toward her. Enter the wolf! Beautiful and elegant the wolf manages to force the bear away and intrigues Maggie.

Aidan keeps away from the folks in the small town. His secrets are kept buried deep and the loss of his privacy could destroy him. The nosy reporter in town doesn’t understand that some things are left undiscovered. Maggie, however, is like a dog with a bone. No pun intended. 🙂 She knows Aidan is hiding something and she won’t stop till she discovers the truth. When she sees the wolf in his eyes and the passion in his arms, Maggie learns where she has always belonged. Can she convince Aidan that he can have it all?

Becky Flade has built a beautiful love story based on strong characters and lush imagery. This story speaks of magic and traditions. I also love the plot twists that come in the backstory. Never saw how this story was going to go till it was there. Love it!! I am in awe of this author and will be on the watch for more of her incredible writing!

Rated 4 Kisses

Author Bio:

When I was little I thought everyone had stories in their head. I didn’t find out that wasn’t the case until kindergarten. I remember thinking that was sad; and that I should share the ones I had. I asked my teacher for help. I had her cut, fold and staple the paper into a suspiciously book-like shape. Then I drew the cover art and illustrated the interior pages. Finally, and most importantly, I dictated the text. And violà … a writer was born.

It took thirty years for me to get from that first attempt to being a published author. I think the road thus far has added some depth and experience to my writing. At the very least I learned I shouldn’t ever do my own illustrations.

A city girl, born and bred, I tend to place my stories in and around southeast Pennsylvania, or at least have a character or two from the area. Home is where the heart is and I make mine with my very own knight in slightly tarnished armor, three beautiful daughters ranging in ages from college through pre-school, and a grandson who arrived on my birthday last year. When I’m not busy living my own happily ever after, I’m writing about someone else’s.

I’d love to have you visit with me on my blog; at Facebook and Twitter; on my Goodreads and Amazon author page; or write to me directly at beckyfladeauthor@gmail.com.

Blurb:

When a woman is the magnet for the wrong man, it takes a bad boy to break old habits.

Carolina Rodriguez is a large animal veterinarian on a mission to escape South Florida and her overprotective family. Willing to do just about anything, she accepts a job in Annona, Texas over the Internet from a family connection.

At her cousin’s wedding, she runs into Matt, a handsome Texan in the church parking lot. Matthew McLemore is more than gorgeous, he’s Carolina’s new boss, and needs her help to determine why his cattle keep dying. Matt’s instantaneous attraction to Carolina sorely tempts him to push the boundaries of their work contract, but a roll in the hay may prove too volatile to handle. Until she arrives on his ranch and is too hot to resist.

Carolina refuses to admit Matt’s raw sexuality is more than overpowering or that she’s the least bit tempted by this smooth-talking bad boy. But by the time the pathology lab reports comes back, they’ve explored every inch of each other. All of a sudden, this fiery affair is more than just a fling. And when a past flame threatens to overwhelm their new found romance, Matt must find a way to stake his claim to Carolina’s heart before it’s too late.

Warning: Contains a smoking mess of scorching love scenes.

Ice may be needed for blazing imaginations.

Review:

This was a fun read. I like how the interaction was between Carolina and Matt. You could see the sparks leaping from the pages! Matt did seem a little old fashioned in some spots but I figure it is the way he was brought up. I would have liked to seen more to the ending of the story. I just felt like it dropped me. These are two passionate characters and I am hoping that Susan Arden continues with these siblings.

Author Info:

Susan grew up in Miami, Florida and spent summers with her father, a college philosophy professor. Surrounded by stacks of books, she voraciously read throughout her childhood. Her father gave her the Little Prince not once, but several times over the years and the ideas of heartfelt vision stuck. “What matters is beyond the tangible. I love the concept of falling in love. The type of romantic journey that is so intense, it borders on insanity.”–Susan D. Taylor

Susan moved to Nashville where she taught biology and special education as well as coached girls’ soccer. No longer a public school teacher, Susan now writes about consuming passion, how attraction plays out, and characters that are either going to incinerate or meld like ribbons of warm caramel. She lives in TN with her husband, two blue heelers, two cats, a gecko and a snake. An RYT 200 (Yoga Alliance) specializing in vinyasa flow when she’s not writing her next hot romance.

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REVIEW BY BRANDY! LOVE REQUEST BY TARA CHEVRESTT

April 13, 2013November 17, 2015 romancebookwormLeave a comment

Blurb:

All you really need to hear is your heart…

When Ciara Littleton finally joins Facebook to socialize without the limits her hearing impairment gives her, she looks up a childhood friend on a whim. In sending him that first message, she ignites the memories of a crush from twenty years ago. Can a simple friend request fix all that stands between them and maybe even lead to something more?

Hunter’s plate is full. A recent divorce, a pregnant sister, and now, he realizes he’s in love with a woman who lives states away. Can he overcome the boundaries of Internet romance to make this desire turn into something real, or will adversity and distance be their undoing?

This book was formerly titled A Facebook Affair and has been revised with a new ending.

Review:

I loved this story! Ciara is a hearing impaired woman that has gone through rough times. She reads lips and was raised mainstream, which means she doesn’t know how to sign and went to “regular” school. She had a rough childhood with moving around a lot. That makes it difficult to make friends. The story tells about one of the worst times when she was in second and third grade and the girls were extra vicious.

Now, Ciara is all grown up and her friend Tammy is trying to convince her to get into the dating world but Ciara believes men aren’t interested due to her hearing issues. Tammy convinces her to get started on Facebook and look up some old friends. Ciara remembers Hunter, the one person who wasn’t cruel to her during that dark period of her life.

On internet connection is all it takes to discover that love can begin at any age.

Rated 4 Kisses

RELEASE WEEK EVENT AND GIVEAWAY! DATE ME (THE KEATYN CHRONICLES #3) BY JILLIAN DODD (@JillianDodd, #Atomrtours)

April 12, 2013January 8, 2019 romancebookworm13 Comments

Title: Date Me (The Keatyn Chronicles, #3)

Author: Jillian Dodd

Release date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Genre: Romance

Age Group: Young Adult/New Adult

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16173484-date-me

Event organized by: AToMR Tours

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Blurb:

I’m not scripting my life anymore.

I’m living it.

I’m done with the God of all Hotties.

I’m going to give my heart to the boy who I think deserves it.

The boy whose kisses are hotter than molten lava.

The boy who offered me the key to his heart.

The boy who asked me to Homecoming in a big, sexy way.

There are so many things to look forward to.

Parties at the Cave. Homecoming festivities. Drama Tryouts. Shopping trips to NY.

But things aren’t always as perfect as they seem.

I find out that my best friend has been keeping a secret from me.

Not that I can blame him.

I have secrets too.

But, for now, I’m going to pretend I’m just a normal girl.

I’m going to pretend he’s not still out there.

I’m going to pretend he’s not getting desperate.

I’m going to pretend I’ll never see him again.

But, I will.

Excerpt:

After dinner, he parks his car down by the field house and leads me out onto the big green commons ground, where we played football and he kissed me in the grass.

My heels are sinking into the damp grass and I’m worrying about ruining the suede when he says, “This is where I first laid eyes on you.”

“No, it’s not. We met at dinner, when you said Riley was a cheap imitation of the real thing.”

He scrunches up his nose. Kisses me. “You tease me about the worse kiss ever, but you’re lucky I even talked to you. You were so mean.”

I laugh. “You were a jerk and, besides, I apologized.”

“Still, this is where I first saw you. When you stole the soccer ball from me.”

I remember that day so vividly. Like it was a scene out of a movie. I felt free and fearless. I could’ve never done something like that at my old school.

I glance over at the goal. The spot where I first saw Aiden.

I can still feel that instant connection.

But I’ve learned that instant connections aren’t enough. Sparks aren’t enough.

My mom always says that life is about the choices you make. And I know that I’ve made the right choice. The smart decision.

Because I’m here with Dawson.

“You didn’t have a shirt on that day. I thought you were gorgeous.”

“I thought you were crazy.” He laughs and grabs a piece of my hair, twirling it lightly on his finger. “Crazy, but hot. So, Keatie, will you be my girlfriend?” His big brown eyes glitter in the moonlight.

Our relationship has been all backwards. Bad first impressions. Bad manners. Bad kisses. Sex way too soon. My supposed rebound could have gone horribly wrong in so many ways.

But it hasn’t. It’s been better than I could have scripted.

“I’d love to be your girlfriend, Dawson.”

He undoes the necklace. I turn around and lift my hair up, while he clasps the key to his heart around my neck.

Of course, once he has it clasped he attacks my neck with his mouth.

Author Info:

Jillian Dodd grew up on a farm in Nebraska, where she developed a love for Midwestern boys and Nebraska football. She has drank from a keg in a cornfield, attended the University of Nebraska, got to pass her candle, and did have a boy ask her to marry him in a bar. She met her own prince in college, and they have two amazing children, a Maltese named Sugar Bear, and two Labrador puppies named Camber Lacy and Cali Lucy.

She is the author of the That Boy Trilogy and The Keatyn Chronicles Series.

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REVIEW BY SARAH! FADE TO BLACK BY MOLLY KATE GRAY (@transcendsdreams, @Crimson_Romance, @MollyKGray)

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BLURB:

Working undercover is nothing new for DEA Agent Rory Johnston. In the years following her sister’s death, she’s been involved in investigations in more high schools and colleges than she cares to count. The case in Bourland is different, though. Not only is she supposed to find the source of the drugs on the college campus, she also has a secret assignment – find the dirty cop within the department who has been responsible for having their informants killed.

Zachary Rowlins is the officer Rory must work with in her new assignment – but for all she knows, he might be the dirty cop. When Zach is unexpectedly pulled from the case, he discovers that the corruption within the department goes much deeper than either of them suspected. Zach finds himself in a race against time to save his partner knowing one thing – if he loses Rory, he’ll lose more than just a partner. He’ll lose his future as well.

REVIEW BY SARAH:

Rory Johnston (a.k.a. Kennedy O’Donovan) is an undercover agent going into a university to find out who’s dealing the ecstasy that’s been killing students, including her twin sister. Her partners, Christian O’Donovan and Zachary Rowlins, the lead detectives on the case in the narcotics unit, aren’t too happy to have her there. Christian is pissed because she’s his half-sister, and Zach is upset… well, I won’t reveal too much.

As Rory gets deeper into the university, into the party scene, and into the theater department, she gets deeper into trouble. While the mystery is a little shaky, the romance between Rory and Zach is fiery hot.

Rory, who is only 22, is one of those wish-I-could-be-her characters, in a totally good way. She is an undercover agent (though not a full cop), a genius, and a brilliant actress, but she has enough flaws to keep her balanced – including claustrophobia and a fear of water. Zachary, while totally hot, sexy, and smart, has his flaws as well, rounding him out to make him believable. Overall, the characters in this book are great, though I wish the antagonists had a little more motivation. Or, that it was developed more.

The plot was a little slow. There was so much great character development, though, that it keeps you turning pages. A little adjustment to the mystery, throw in some minor catastrophes, and Ms. Gray’s got a real winner for sure. One thing I think Ms. Gray did really well -and it’s not an easy thing to do well either – is switching the point of view to different characters to give different points of view. I was never confused about whose eyes we were looking through.

As a romance, I give this book 5 Zs, and as a mystery, 4 Zs, for a total of 4.5 Zs. Definitely worth reading. I am definitely recommending this book to my friends when it comes out!

Rated 5 Z’s

REVIEW BY SARAH! BURNING BY J.M. GREGOIRE (@puretextuality)

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Blurb:

Lucas was a typical playboy – lots of alcohol and a different girl every night.

One woman brought his emotional walls and the beliefs he used to build them crumbling to the ground.

Now, an unexpected visitor is going to change both their worlds forever.

Burning is the short story lead-in to the upcoming Demon Legacy series by J.M. Gregoire.

Review by Sarah:

Wow! Short but enticing! I can’t wait to read the rest and find out what happens!

While there’s not a whole lot of content to this prequel (it’s short), it really gets to the point and I found myself instantly connected to the characters. Gregoire does a great job of drawing you in, especially in a short space.

I highly recommend this short story, and am looking forward to reading the whole series! 5 Zs!

Blurb:

Here in one complete collection are the four stories that complete the ‘LOVING JENNA SERIES’ by the exciting author, Katelyn Skye.

This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of erotic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.

Book 1: Taste Of Love

Book 2: An Engagement

Book 3: In His Arms

Book 4: Arrested Heart

Review:

Oh, how do you describe Morgan? Sex on legs, delicious, yummy, any of those will do. This was a collection of short stories that were enough to keep you company on a lunch break.

This was a fun read and I recommend it!

Rated 4 Kisses

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BLURB:

Hot nights, huge consequences.

After one spontaneous and explosive night, Holly decides that her search for Mr. Right can wait. Nick can be Mr. Right Now.

Will Holly’s unexpected pregnancy change the rules of their games? Or can they both decide to play for keeps?

EXCERPT:

Something about the way he complimented her seemed more than superficial, but she didn’t probe it and scooted a few inches from him on the couch so she could look directly into his vivid green eyes.

“How’s your–”

“What are you–”

Their words crashed into each other, and they both laughed, dispelling some of the awkwardness. They’d been friends for years; she didn’t know why she was suddenly feeling uncomfortable around Nick.

“You first,” she said, pulling her hand back and rubbing both of them together for warmth.

He clasped her hands in his large ones again, rubbing them briskly this time. “You’re cold. Here, take my jacket.”

REVIEW BY SARAH:

Well, I have to admit this book was a bit more emotional than I was expecting. I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to finish it, to be honest. I’ll try not to give too much away as I explain.

Rated 4 Z’s

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Title-Alpha GirlSeries-Wolfling Saga Book #1By: Kate BloomfieldGenre: New Adult/Mature YA ( 15 & up) Paranormal Romance**not intended for audiences younger than 15 years of age, as it contains scenes of a sexual nature, and coarse language.Please do not read if you are easily offended.**

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As Mr. Stone drank his coffee I observed what he was wearing today. It was no different to the usual. He wore a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches. It was a little too big for him. The shirt underneath had an ugly paisley pattern on it.

I did not hide my gaze as I looked around the table to see his pants, which were a type of brown velvet. He wore the same lace-up boat shoes as usual, this time with no socks.

‘What?’ he said a little embarrassed as I scrutinized his attire.

‘You dress so strange,’ I said, leaning back against the booth and observing him.

He smiled and sipped his coffee. ‘Do I?’

‘Yeah … it’s eccentric. Like a mad professor.’

Mr. Stone chuckled, his emerald eyes twinkling, reflecting the streetlights outside. ‘Don’t you like the way I dress?’

I frowned, considering it for a moment. I liked it very much, indeed. ‘I think it suits you,’ I said.

‘Would you like to know a secret?’ he asked, leaning forwards.

‘I’m not good at keeping secrets,’ I replied.

Mr. Stone raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. ‘I do all my shopping at the thrift-store.’

I feigned a look of shock. ‘Really? I would never have guessed.’

He laughed. ‘All right, no need to get smart.’

Perhaps Mr. Stone is poor, I thought. After all, he was a little rough around the edges, not to mention his car was about to fall apart. It would be rude to ask though.

‘I promise not to tell a soul,’ I said, tracing an ‘X’ over my heart.

Mr. Stone rolled his eyes and drained the rest of his cup.

Review:

I really enjoyed reading this story and was amazed at how well Kate developed Rose’s story. I think we have all had that moment in life where we have felt like we were on the outside looking in and all alone.

If you are looking for a feel good love story, here you go! 🙂

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– Review of Alpha Girl by Mark Carver, Author of The Age of Apollyon.

About the Author:

Kate was born in Enfield, London in 1989, but has lived in Wollongong, Australia for most of her life. Now working full time as an independent author, Kate has published four novels, and two short stories.

Her fifth novel ‘Alpha Girl’ is a paranormal romance that explores a complicated a student/teacher relationship. It is due for release on April 1st 2013.

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Blurb:

When she meets horse rancher Aidan Gael in the town market days later, she recognizes his eyes as those belonging to her champion. He dodges her every attempt to get to know him but undaunted Maggie launches a campaign to win over the recalcitrant Aidan.

Review:

I fell in love with Aidan! Who doesn’t have a soft spot for a broken man that has the devil in his eyes?

Rated 4 Kisses

Author Bio:

It took thirty years for me to get from that first attempt to being a published author. I think the road thus far has added some depth and experience to my writing. At the very least I learned I shouldn’t ever do my own illustrations.

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Title-Alpha Girl
Series-Wolfling Saga Book #1
By: Kate Bloomfield
Genre: New Adult/Mature YA ( 15 & up) Paranormal Romance
not intended for audiences younger than 15 years of age, as it contains scenes of a sexual nature, and coarse language.
Please do not read if you are easily offended.

Her fifth novel ‘Alpha Girl’ is a paranormal romance that explores a complicated a student/teacher relationship. It is due for release on April 1^st 2013.