Thursday, May 31, 2018

Book Cover Reveal for DILF Diaries: Oh Baby by Stephanie St. Klaire (GIVEAWAY)


A sexy firefighter who’s been chased by many women finds himself consumed with his next door neighbor in this fun and flirty romance teeming with sensuality.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of DILF Diaries: Oh Baby! by Stephanie St. Klaire, then add this sexy contemporary read to your bookshelf when it releases on July 12th.  To make the wait more bearable make sure to visit the giveaway link below for the chance to win a surprise book box of goodies, along with a Kindle too!



He likes to find them hot, and leave them wet...
Women are setting their lawns on fire and sticking cats in trees all so they can dial 911 and get a glimpse of Jack Decker’s…hose. When a firefighter looks like he does, it’s no wonder panties are melting, and hearts are ablaze all over the city because he is H-O-T…hot! Jack might put out fires like a regular hero, but it doesn’t stop him from heating up the sheets and letting them smolder.
In a burning twist of fate, Jack finds himself up all night long for an entirely new reason, a reason that’s anything but smoldering. That is until the feisty firecracker next door threatens to ignite a fire he doesn’t know how to battle…Oh Baby!



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AUTHOR INFO:

Stephanie St. Klaire debuted in 2016, launching her writing career with Rescued, the first book in the widely popular, five book series known as McKenzie Ridge. Stephanie is a Pacific Northwest native currently living in Oregon with her husband, five children, and two ferocious lap dogs.
As a writer, Stephanie brings realistic circumstances to the pages, and fills them with real emotion, reactions, and outcomes. Her characters are passionate, have bold personalities, and full of life. She writes happily ever after’s, with plenty of twists, turns, drama, and of course, steamy romance.
Stephanie has always been a story teller, with the gift of “gab”, and a life-long goal to be a writer. Unfortunate circumstances with her health, finally afforded her the time to do so. Irony at its best, she began writing her first novel at an adverse time, to escape her circumstance and explore the stories in her imagination for relief. She is happy to share those stories with her readers, and bring a little fun, entertainment, and of course smexy characters to the pages.
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Book Cover Reveal for It Seemed Like a Good Idea at The Time by Kylie Scott

A teenage crush causes all sorts of complications in this younger woman/older man romance when a wedding gives two people a second chance at HEA.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at The Time by Kylie Scott, then add this engaging read to your bookshelf when it releases on August 7th!

Returning home for her father’s wedding was never going to be easy for Adele. If being sent away at eighteen hadn’t been bad enough, the mess she left behind when she made a pass at her dad’s business partner sure was.
Fifteen years older than her, Pete had been her crush for as long as she could remember. But she’d misread the situation—confusing friendliness for undying love. Awkward. Add her father to the misunderstanding, and Pete was left with a broken nose and a business on the edge of ruin. The man had to be just as glad as everyone else when she left town.
Seven years later, things are different. Adele is no longer a kid, but a fully grown adult more than capable of getting through the wedding and being polite. But all it takes is seeing him again to bring back those old feelings.
Sometimes first loves are the truest.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013 & 2014, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Book Cover Reveal for The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland


Business and pleasure soon become mixed in this romance of second chances when a woman discovers that her new business client is her former lover with fireworks resulting.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland, then count down the days until this sexy standalone story hits bookshelves on July 23rd!

It was just a typical Monday.
Until the big boss asked me to make the pitch for a prospective new client.
After two years on shaky ground at work because of my screw up, an opportunity to impress the senior partners was just what I needed.
Or so I thought...
Until I walked into the conference room and collided with the man I was supposed to pitch.
My coffee spilled, my files tumbled to the ground, and I almost lost my balance.
And that was the good part of my day.
Because the gorgeous man crouched down and looking at me like he wanted to eat me alive, was none other than my ex, Gray Westbrook.
A man who Id only just begun to move on from.
A man who my heart despisedyet my body obviously still had other ideas about.
A man who was as charismatic and confident as he was sexy.
Somehow, I managed to make it through my presentation ignoring his intense stare.
Although it was impossible to ignore all the dirty things he whispered into my ear right after I was done.
But there was no way I was giving him another chance, especially now that he was a clientwas there?


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AUTHOR INFO:

Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over ninety Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

Book Cover Reveal for Eternity’s Awakening by Anne Malcom


Fans of paranormal romances will find themselves drawn to this epic and colorful tale of a vampire’s existence through the years.  Blood, love, and lost souls permeate this story that enhances the world building seen since the first book in this series and that continues to keep readers on the edge of their seats.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Eternity’s Awakening by Anne Malcom, then add this third installment in the Vein Chronicles to your bookshelf when it releases on June 27th!

Heartbeats had a pesky way of complicating things.
They almost always came with the nasty side effect of humanity and finally... death.
Since Thorne came into my life, I'd been plagued with both.
Heartbeats and humanity.
Both of these things were going to be the death of me.
One way or another.
And the death of everyone I knew and loved, a list growing longer with every beat of my newly repaired—and irritating—heart.
That pesky humanity was almost as toxic as the most debilitating illness on this hunk of rock, killing more humans than any vampire could.
Love.
And there I was, attached to a slayer who I couldn't be undead without.
Friends who I was becoming increasingly attached to.
All things—people—he would take away from me.
Then he'd take me too.
But if it came to that, I'd yank out my beating heart and crush it in my hands before he could touch me.
It was lost anyway. If he won, my eternity would come to an end. As it happened, so would the world.
That only meant I couldn't lose.

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CATCH UP WITH THE PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTS IN THE VEIN CHRONICLES...

FATAL HARMONY (Book #1)  |  DEATHLESS (Book #2)  |  FAULTS IN FATE (Book #2.5)

AUTHOR INFO:

Anne Malcom has been an avid reader since before she can remember, her mother responsible for her book addiction. It started with magical journeys into the world of Hogwarts and Middle Earth, then as she grew up her reading tastes grew with her. Her obsession with books and romance novels in particular gave Anne the opportunity to find another passion, writing. Finding writing about alpha males and happily ever afters more fun than reading about them, Anne is not about to stop any time soon.
Raised in small town New Zealand, Anne had a truly special childhood, growing up in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. She has backpacked across Europe, ridden camels in the Sahara, eaten her way through Italy, and had all sorts of crazy adventures. For now, she's back at home in New Zealand and quite happy. But who knows when the travel bug will bite her again.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Book Blast for You Never Forget Your First Earl by Ella Quinn (GIVEAWAY)


Fans of historical romances will find themselves drawn to this tale of two people marrying for reasons other than love who surprisingly end up falling for each other in a rocky road to HEA.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of You Never Forget Your First Earl by Ella Quinn, then discover even more about this Regency romance by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this fifth installment in The Worthington’s series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win 1 of 5 signed copies of this book too!

With her three good friends all recently married, Elizabeth Turley is ready for some husband-hunting of her own. One gentleman in particular sparks her interest. Geoffrey, Earl of Harrington is tall, handsome, and dashing. He’s also just a bit too sure of himself. But Elizabeth has observed enough about the rules of attraction to pique the earl’s attention. Yet once she has it, the discovery of a troubling secret taints her future happiness...
Lord Harrington must marry or lose a prestigious position in Brussels, and pretty, well-connected Elizabeth fits his needs admirably. But could it be that he has underestimated his bride? She doesn’t bat an eye in the face of the danger they encounter overseas. She’s strong-willed, intelligent, and more enticing each day—yet also more indifferent to him. Now Geoffrey faces his greatest challenge: to woo and win his own wife, or risk losing her for good...

EXCERPT:

“It would not be only you pretending you might be interested in me,” Lord Littleton explained. “I would be seen to be interested in you as well.”
This still seemed unnecessary. Either Lord Harrington would want her for herself or not. She did not like to engage in deceptions. “To what purpose?”
“My dear lady.” Lord Littleton possessed himself of her hands, his gaze capturing hers.
Good Lord, the man was dangerous. She sent a prayer of thanks to the deity that she was not affected by him. “Do you do that on purpose?”
He shook his head and stared at her. “Do what?”
Elizabeth narrowed her eyes at him. “Look into a woman’s eyes as if she were the only lady on earth you wished to be with.”
“Ah, no,” he said a little sheepishly. “It just happens. I can’t seem to stop myself.”
“It’s like this, Lizzy”—her brother cut in—“any gentleman who’s interested in a lady don’t wish to see another man making up to her.” He gave his friend a disgusted look. “Littleton agreed to help, but you can see how dangerous it is for him to be in Town. He truly can’t help himself from flirting, and he’ll soon find himself in a bumble-bath if he remains too long. He’s not ready for a leg-shackle yet, but he’d be bound to raise some lady’s expectations and that won’t do.”
“That’s it exactly.” Lord Littleton must have realized he was still holding Elizabeth’s hands and released them. “But that’s not the only reason Turley and I thought I’d be the best one. You see, Harrington and I never got on well together. That will give him the extra incentive to court you properly.”
“And,” Gavin added, “Littleton is so full of juice that he is just as eligible as Harrington. Other than the title that is.”
Her brother and Lord Littleton focused their gazes on her, and she glanced from one man to the other. “I understand.” Or she thought she did. Men were such strange creatures. She wondered why Lord Harrington did not like Lord Littleton. He seemed amiable enough. “Very well, then. How do we begin?”


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AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them.
She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a Portuguese Water Dog. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.

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Book Blitz for When the Night Comes by Teegan Loy (GIVEAWAY)


It’s a sentimental and emotionally intense read found in the pages of this tale of discovering yourself and starting over.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of When the Night Comes by Teegan Loy, then add it to your bookshelf.  In honor of this romance of second chances make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a $15 Amazon GC too!

Five years ago on the day of his high school graduation, Tyler Rask walked away from his home, dragging with him a shattered heart. Lack of communication destroyed his first relationship, and he’s held onto the pain, believing his ex-boyfriend, Skye Olsen, chose life with a woman over him.
His mother’s failing health forces him to revisit his past, and Tyler heads home to say goodbye and maybe find a way to make peace with his choices.
The advice Tyler’s mom offers is simple; live the life you want. Settling for something else isn’t really living. When he’s presented with a chance to reconcile his past, Tyler needs to decide if he’s ready to forgive and move forward to a better life.

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“How bad is it?” I asked.
The light slid out of Gavin’s eyes and he gripped the steering wheel.
“Not good.” His voice was filled with sadness.
I stared at my hands. I didn’t know what else to ask. Those two words answered all of my questions and dashed my hopes.
We didn’t talk again until Gavin turned the truck onto the familiar road that would take us into Middleton Lake.
The moment I spotted the Middleton Lake city limits sign, I grabbed Gavin by the arm and begged him to stop the truck. He quickly pulled to the side of the road and I jumped out, heading into the ditch to puke my guts out.
“Fuck, Ty, are you okay? Maybe this wasn’t a good idea.”
“I’m fine,” I choked out as a few more dry heavesshook my body.
“I know you don’t want to talk about . . . er, him, but maybe —⁠”
“No,” I said firmly. “I’m not talking about this shit. I’m here to see Mama, not dredge up a past I can’t change. So just shut your fucking yap. You have it all, and I . . .” I hung my head and twisted my hands together. “I’m sorry. Please, let’s just leave it at that.”
“No problem, buddy, just know, I’m here for whatever.” He reached into the backseat, grabbed a bottle of water, and handed it to me.
“Thanks. Just get me to Mama,” I grumbled, thensipped the water, trying to relax as we drove through town.


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AUTHOR INFO:

When she’s not writing, Teegan Loy can be found driving around the country, watching her daughter compete in tennis tournaments.
She’s a huge hockey fan, loves having coffee with friends, and enjoys creating junk journals and scrapbooks. Occasionally, Teegan attends concerts of her favorite bands.
Always on the go, she is able to gather countless ideas for new stories. Life is best lived through experiences.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

Book Tour for Ace of Hearts by J.C. Valentine (Review & GIVEAWAY)


It’s an exhilarating and sexy ride as opposites attract and danger abounds when two people who are drawn to each get caught in the middle of a mystery involving dead bodies.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Ace of Hearts by J.C. Valentine, along with my impressions of this MC-fueled tale, then discover even more about this book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this third installment in the Blind Jacks MC series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a Kindle Fire too!

Being granted a second chance at life and a first time at love was every man’s dream, but for Ace it came with a price.
Ace
By all rights, he should be dead. Serving ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit had affected him in ways he couldn’t begin to understand. He’d rolled out of the slammer and into a revenge plot that almost got him killed. By the grace of God, when he’d hit rock bottom, one person reached out a helping hand.
A beautiful redhead with a penchant for mischief took a shine to him and then disappeared, leaving behind only her number scribbled recklessly on his arm. Assuming he can make out all the numbers, he just might have a chance at something amazing.
Barbara
Finally divorcing her narcissistic husband was the best choice Barbara ever made. After living under his control for seven long years, she might have gone a little wild for a minute, what with jumping the hot biker and all. None of that mattered, though, because today was the day she got herself back on track.
After being given the opportunity to excavate a small cache of fossils in a remote area, Barbara is horrified to discover she’s inadvertently led a small team of her archeology students into danger. When they stumble on a secret dumping site of a vicious serial killer, Ace, the big, handsome biker takes charge. But she may have gotten herself and her students into more danger than even he can handle.


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Throughout two previous books, readers were given just a glimpse into the emotionally abusive early years of Jeremy “Ace” Strond’s life.  Watching his mother drift away into mental illness, while dealing with his twin brother’s increasingly psychotic behavior, has left him with nightmares and guilt that are further revealed here.  Not only is he carrying the scars of his twin’s vile acts on the inside, but his body is a patchwork of further betrayals that all came to a head with a ten year prison sentence that he’s still trying to cope with.  With a body full of scars inside and out, along with a questionable past of his own, he feels unworthy of the kind of love his MC brothers seem to be finding.  But an unforgettable encounter with a sassy doctor has him putting everything on the line despite his feelings of unworthiness in a romance that’s full of eroticism and dirty talk.  When the discovery of dead bodies puts the professor in danger though he and his club will protect her and her students no matter what.  With danger creeping ever closer their connection grows too with thoughts of the future invading his dreams where nightmares once ruled.  Ace is a cool and confident hero, a bit rough around the edges, but unapologetic for who he is. He thinks himself ugly and undeserving of happiness which has him pushing Barbara away early on.  With her life in danger from unknown enemies, and her ex’s increasingly stalkerish behavior though, his caveman tendencies come out to claim her wholeheartedly in encounters that are sweet and sexy.  Ace is a loyal hero too, just getting accustomed to having brothers, which also made for some moments of bro-mance that endeared all the MC’s brothers to me.

Barbara Reynolds has always been the good girl.  She married a man she thought was equally good but his womanizing ways and belittling behaviors drove her away.  After numerous bouts of forgiveness she had enough and is now ready to start over.  She does so in grand style playing doctor with Ace in a clandestine encounter that neither of them has forgotten.  When he shows up as a student in her class it leads to combustible words and deeds along with danger from a mysterious villain.  With her ex, Barbara was used as a pretty prop.  She was devalued in so many other ways though that have left her with low self-esteem.  Ace is just what the doctor ordered as their sexual encounters empower her and have her standing up to her ex as he refuses to let her go.  In turn, she heals his bruised heart and through the lens of love she helps him see himself in a more positive life.  She’s a strong-willed heroine who easily rolls with everything thrown her way.  She’s no shrinking violet and is a solid support to Ace throughout their journey to HEA.  Along the way she learns what it means to be an old lady, embracing the outdated views of the MC, in a story that showed the unconventional family she’s found with the men and women of the Blind Jacks MC.

This is an entertaining read for the most part despite the flow being a bit jumpy and certain things being quickly glossed over and resolved.  It’s a bit melodramatic at times too, especially with the reasons revealed by the villain for their actions.  The actual romance between Ace and Barbara was the highlight though.  They’re a crackling couple with fun and flirty banter.  They may be opposites but their scenes together were sweet and scorching with lots of dirty talk to make readers blush.  Along with this compelling main couple was a large cast of secondary characters.  Readers get to see Ryder and Tiffany again, still solid and supportive of each other, even with her still dealing with her own crazy ex.  Tiffany’s actions made no sense after all the abuse Stuart heaped on her and his inclusion in this story felt creepy and wrong.  Also joining the Blind Jacks on a peripheral basis are a few of Ace’s fellow college students as they seek a safe haven.  Two of them, Jack and Jennifer, seem to easily blend in and their presence gives readers further insight into the MC world as both of them look to be staying.  On a whole this was a satisfying addition to the Blind Jacks MC series courtesy of its delightfully decadent main couple.  The suspense itself was well done but the reasons behind it felt silly.  The brothers were a supportive bunch, rallying to help Ace and the woman he quickly claims, in scenes that were heartwarming while keeping me on the edge of my seat as the bullets flew.  I look forward to where we go next as I’m thoroughly intrigued by the glimpses of Peb, Cork, and Jack sprinkled throughout this story that promises more emotional stories on the horizon.

My rating for this is a C+/B-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.


PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE BLIND JACKS MC SERIES:

MARKED FOR DEATH (Book #1)
Tiffany
Leading a nomadic life, I’ve been on the run from my rich ex-husband for years. I’ve learned every trick in the book, staying one step ahead of him and his trackers. He’s taken everything from me, and despite everything, I’ve managed to carve out a life. But he’s getting close again. It’s time to hit the road, to start over…but it looks like the universe has other plans.
Ryder
As Sargent at Arms, stalking the crazy man trying to kill my MC brothers is part of my job description. Protecting the club is what I live for. Unfortunately, today I’m the loser in our never ending game of cat and mouse. The last thing I remember before waking up in the emergency room is staring up at the sky while bleeding out onto the cold, hard pavement. Then the pretty nurse walks in and turns my world sideways, and those soft hands know just how to handle a big, angry biker like me. With a psycho on my tail, the stakes couldn’t be higher. I know I should walk away, but self-preservation has never been much of a strong suit. As my enemy closes in, I’ve got no gun, three bullet holes, and absolutely zero patience left. The question is, who will be the one to sign my death warrant—the crazy-ass biker who’s gunning for me…or the sexy-as-sin nurse I’ve got a hard-on for?

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FIGHTING DIRTY (Book #2)
What happens when an outlaw biker’s obsession puts him between a beautiful nurse and her vicious stalker?
Ryder
When a brutal attack sent him rolling on a gurney into a beautiful nurse’s life, the chance encounter seemed like a dream come true. She patched him up and gave him a reason to believe in love again, shining light into his dark and dangerous world.
There’s only one problem… She’s on the run from a violent past that’s about to catch up with her in the form of an ex-husband who’s used to getting what he wants—no matter what stands in his way. It might get him killed, but Ryder’s never backed down from a fight, and this is one he’s determined to win.
Tiffany
Starting over isn’t easy. Years of learning new towns, new people, and new jobs have left Tiffany tired, lonely, and ready to give up. Until a hot, sexy, bad-boy biker barreled into her life and she fell…hard. Latching onto the over-protective biker seemed like a good way to escape her daunting past, but life is never that simple.
Club life isn’t what Tiffany imagined it to be, and she soon realizes that her hot new man has a long and wild history that may be more than she bargained for. Between the women and rumors of violence, she finds herself caught between a psychotic ex bent on her destruction and the man who isn’t what she thought him to be. When things quickly begin to unravel, Tiffany doesn’t know who to trust or where to turn.

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AUTHOR INFO:

J.C. Valentine is the USA Today and International bestselling author of the Night Calls and Wayward Fighters Series and the Forbidden Trilogy. Her vivid imagination and love of words and romance had her penning her own romance stories from an early age, which, despite being poorly edited and written longhand, she forced friends and family members to read. No, she isn’t sorry.
Living in the Northwest, she has three amazing children and far too many pets. Among the many hats she wears, J.C. is an entrepreneur. Having graduated with honors, she holds a Bachelor’s in English and when she isn’t writing, you can find her editing for fellow authors.
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