Saturday, February 29, 2020

Book Spotlight on You Had Me at Wolf by Terry Spear (GIVEAWAY)

A new town and a new business brings with it the chance to claim a mate for one of the sexy new brothers to move into a community known for its large population of wolf shifters.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of You Had Me at Wolf by Terry Spear, then get ready to add this suspenseful paranormal romance to your bookshelf.  In honor of this first installment in the Wolff Brothers series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win 1 of 5 copies of this book too!

A wolf on a mission needs a partner...even if it's only for one date...
The hot, powerful Wolff brothers have moved to the outskirts of Silver Town and opened a ski lodge. They've always wanted to live in a wolf-controlled area, and now they have their chance. They're settling in for a quiet winter, when their lives suddenly become way more exciting than they'd ever planned.
Private Investigator and gray wolf shifter Josie Grayson is hot on the trail of a dangerous criminal hiding out at the ski lodge when her partner takes ill and must leave her to pursue the mission alone. Blake Wolff steps in—he can't resist the allure of this brilliant and focused she-wolf whose presence awakens a long dormant yearning in his heart.
As pursuit of their quarry heats up, Blake has a mission of his own...to convince Josie that there's more to life than work...and that she's his perfect mate

EXCERPT:

“Looks like I’ve got some business to take care of.” Landon frowned, his gaze focused on someone behind Blake who he could hear was fast approaching. From the sound of the ski boots on the tile floor, he thought the person was female. “You go ski, and when you’re done, I’ll take a few runs down the slope.”
Blake glanced back and saw the pretty blond he’d noticed observing him and Rosco during the avalanche training. She was headed straight for them, her expression intense, brows furrowed, her gaze shifting from Landon to Blake. He smelled a whiff of her scent—fresh air and she-wolf. No wonder his brother was eager to assist her. At the same time, Blake was a little embarrassed that the woman approaching had witnessed him struggling with the snowblower. Good thing she hadn’t seen him with an out-of-control Saint Bernard even earlier.
Blake smiled. “I can hang around for a moment and take care of whatever issues she’s having.”
“No, that’s okay, Blake. The sooner you ski, the sooner I get to.”
Blake knew that wasn’t the only reason his brother wanted to take care of the woman’s concerns. Landon had recognized she was a wolf too.
When she drew closer to them, she targeted Blake, and he was eager to be the one to handle whatever was upsetting her. Happily. Conflict didn’t bother him or his brother. It was a chance to prove they could resolve any issues that arose at the lodge with the least amount of fuss. When he caught another whiff of her wolfish scent, that made him even more eager to help her. Though he reminded himself she could have a mate or a potential one.
She smiled brightly at Blake, her cheeks and the tip of her nose rosy from the cold. She was wearing a white parka, the furry hood down, a light-pink and white ski hat, dickey, and gloves, and formfitting light-pink ski pants and white ski boots, looking as if she’d just came off the slopes. She reminded him of cotton candy and snow bunnies, innocent and sweet.
When she reached him, she threw her arms around Blake in a hug, startling him. He smiled down at her, amused at where this was going. Since he was single, he didn’t have to worry about a mate throwing a fit. If he had, all she’d have to do was smell this woman all over him, and he would have been in the doghouse. As long as the woman hugging him didn’t have a mate either. Then again, wolves mated for life, so she probably wouldn’t act this way if she were mated or courting another wolf. She could smell that he didn’t have a she-wolf’s scent on him either. Not until now.
He was surprised at her action. Did she think he was someone else? But she would recognize his scent, which quashed that theory. The only other thought that flashed through his mind was that she was trying to pretend she had a relationship with him because some guy was hassling her. Whatever the reason, he was all too willing to play along and take care of whoever was giving her trouble.
She kissed him, startling him even more, and his brother laughed. “It appears your day is looking up, and I think you have a handle on this.” Still chuckling, Landon walked off.
Blake was enraptured with the woman. Her lips were soft and malleable as she pressed them gently against his, but she began building up the steam, licking his mouth and then nipping and melding hers with his.
Relishing the scent of the she-wolf and the crisp, cold out-of-doors that she carried with her, Blake wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her tighter against his body, enjoying her soft curves and warmth, building a slow fire deep inside him. They were kissing like they needed a room, he realized, not family fare in the lobby of their lodge. He very reluctantly pulled his mouth from hers and smiled. “Do I know you?”
“Took you long enough to ask.” She smiled up at him, and he wondered what he was getting himself into.
Hell, he was game.
“I’m Nicole Grayson, and you’re my fiancĂ©. For the moment. My life depends on it.”
Blake frowned, worrying she was really in trouble, though she didn’t seem overly anxious—not in her facial expression, and certainly not in the way she’d been so easily intimate with him. “Do we need to call the sheriff?” He should have already had his phone out, but he didn’t want to let go of her if there wasn’t any need. This was just too damn nice.
“No, I’ve got a handle on this.”
He wanted to laugh at her choice of words since Landon had said the same thing about Blake. “All right, good show. By the way, I’m Blake Wolff.”
“Wolf? I’ll say.”
He smiled. He liked her easy banter and didn’t think she could be in any real danger. He would have smelled her anxiety for one thing, instead of her enticing arousal that was fueling his own. “I’d shake your hand, but I think we’re beyond that.”
“For this to be believable, yes.” She smiled up at him as if she truly adored him. “I saw all the trouble you were having with the snowblower earlier.”
“Uh, yeah.” That kind of blew his macho image, he was afraid. He had hoped she wouldn’t bring it up. “I’ve never used that kind before.”
“I kind of figured that. I haven’t either, or I would have tried to help.” He smiled. “You watched instead.”
Her cheeks pinkened. “You were entertaining.”
“You saw everything?”

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AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear has written over forty paranormal romances. Heart of the Wolf was named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and Billionaire in Wolf’s Clothing was a Romantic Times Top Pick. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry also creates award-winning teddy bears. She lives in Spring, Texas.  Learn more about Ms. Spear, and her books, by visiting her WEBSITE.

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Book Tour for Unforgiven by Jay Crownover (REVIEW)


A long-simmering attraction reignites when a dedicated lawman is assigned to solve a murder and reunites with the woman he left behind in this exhilarating romance with a few twists along the way.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Unforgiven by Jay Crownover, along with my impressions of this second installment in the Loveless, Texas series, then add this suspenseful story to your bookshelf!

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men series comes an irresistible and suspenseful romance between a tough Texas Ranger and his first love--a woman in danger who insists she doesn't need his protection.
Hill Gamble is a model lawman: cool and collected, with a confident swagger to boot. Too bad all that Texas charm hasn't gotten him anywhere in his personal life, especially since the only girl he ever loved has always been off-limits. But then Hill is assigned to investigate her father's mysterious death, and he's forced back to the town--and the woman--he left behind.
When Hill left Loveless, he broke Kody Lawton's already battered heart. And now that he's working on her father's case, avoiding him is impossible. She can handle Hill and her unwanted feelings--until he puts his life on the line to protect her. Suddenly, Kody realizes that Hill could be taken away from her...for good.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

From the first page to the last, this was a book with a lot going on.  From its romance of second chances to a mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat, this tale will keep you guessing and waiting for the next twist or turn.  By the turn of the final page readers will be satisfied by all that came before while looking forward to the next shoe to drop in a conclusion that will leave readers waiting with breathless anticipation.

Picking up right where the previous book in this series left off, readers are reintroduced to brothers Hill and Aaron Gamble and their deep connection to Wild Child Kody Lawton.  It’s a connection that takes a romantic turn and ultimately has Hill leaving so he doesn’t stand in the way of his brother’s happiness with Kody.  Young love soon turned sour though, leading to death and a broken heart that Kody still hasn’t recovered from. With the recent murder of her father, Kody’s life takes another unexpected turn towards danger that only Hill can save her from.  With his return though her anger over the past is unleashed along with the thawing of her heart that has her counting on Hill to keep her safe while guarding her heart and body from a villain still focused on destroying her family.  Kody’s an outgoing heroine who’s always lived life on the edge.  When Hill left he took her heart with him and it had her landing in the arms of Aaron in a relationship full of heartbreak due to his mental disorder, and subsequent suicide, that she still blames Hill for.  Because of this their reunion is messy with lots of harsh feelings from the past keeping them from quickly finding HEA.  Their scenes are full of conflict and flirtiness and often overshadowed by the overall mystery.  Though I can understand Kody feeling hurt by Hill leaving all those years ago, she should’ve been able to forgive him much quicker as he too experienced loss with the suicide of Aaron.  For me, her anger went on a bit too long.

Hill and his brother were tight knit as children and with Kody by their side they were like The Three Musketeers.  Even as a young man Hill knew he was attracted to Kody but never felt worthy of her.  She needed someone just as outspoken as she was and his cool, calm, and collected nature had him walking away so his brother could find happiness.  He’s never forgotten her though, and when he’s assigned to find the murderer of Kody’s father, he’ll not only get the chance to bring a killer to justice but he’ll also have the chance to make amends with his and Kody’s past.  Hill’s a drool-worthy hero through it all, intense and reliable, a man you can always count on to do what he thinks is right.  Throughout the years he’s taken whatever morsels of attention Kody’s thrown his way so it’s about time he deals with their feelings for each other once and for all.  It’s a rocky road towards HEA full of push/pull moments that leaves them heading in the right direction by the end of the story, but with a cliffhanger that will leave readers counting down the days until its resolution arrives.

On a whole this was a compelling read focused a bit more on the mystery and suspense than on the second chance romance of Hill and Kody.  There was quite a bit I found enjoyable actually, while there were some areas that could’ve been done better.  Focusing more on the mystery lessened my connection to this couple a bit, but still had me rooting for them to put the past behind them.  With combustible interactions and scenes teeming with sexual tension I still found them to be a likable couple worthy of a HEA.  While the identity of the villain was pretty obvious, the twists and turns along the way were entertaining and brought in other characters that will be featured in the next installment.  These characters were left in a precarious situation that has me greatly anticipating whatever comes next.

My rating for this is a B.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Jay Crownover is the international and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men Series, The Saints of Denver Series, the Point Series, the Breaking Point Series, and the Getaway Series. Her books can be found translated in many different languages all around the world. She is a tattooed, crazy haired Colorado native who lives at the base of the Rockies with her awesome dogs. This is where she can frequently be found enjoying a cold beer and Taco Tuesdays. Jay is a self-declared music snob and outspoken book lover who is always looking for her next adventure, between the pages and on the road.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Double Book Cover Reveal for Destiny and Shooting Stars by Clara Fox

Readers will get double the thrill today with glimpses of the book covers for a new series featuring a combustible romance and a rocky road to HEA.  Life takes an unexpected turn when a woman gets the chance to become the opening act for a famous rock band, and catches the attention of that band’s lead singer, in a tale set in the rock star world.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Destiny and Shooting Stars by Clara Fox, while taking a moment to drool over the sexiness, then add these first two installments in the Last Moment series to your bookshelf!

DESTINY (Last Moment #1)
Alexandra “Alex” Walton has the life she always wanted for herself. A stable career with plenty of advancement opportunity, Paige, her best friend of a decade as her roommate, and best of all, her amazing boyfriend of three years, attorney Ryan Stewart.
One night Alex and Paige are out having some harmless karaoke fun, when an unreal opportunity presents itself. With her best friend by her side every step of the way, Alex takes on this new experience to see if her dreams could really come true. To be the lead singer of a rock band is not a position you are offered every day. Especially a band that has entered a showcase competition, where the grand prize is the chance to open for a multi-platinum selling group of rockers that is currently on a worldwide tour. That famous band is also fronted by none other than the sinfully sexy, Noah Dreagan, who seems to be drawn to Alex, and emits an energy that could easily pull her in.
Battling nerves and insecurities, Alex digs deep inside to find a confidence she had long forgotten, and embarks on a journey that leaves her questioning whether she still believes that everything happens for a reason.
“What happens when ‘Destiny’ comes along and changes everything?”

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SHOOTING STARS (Last Moment #2)
Alexandra “Alex” Walton and the members of her band were given an amazing opportunity when Destiny brought them together.
Now that Last Moment has proven their talent, Alex has caught the eye of none other than sexy rock star Noah Dreagan, the lead singer of Carnal Imagination. Regardless of the fact that she has a boyfriend, Noah is determined to do whatever it takes to keep her around.
The music industry is an overwhelming place. One side can be fun and exciting, while another can be shady and dark. Craziest of all is that careers can be made or broken overnight.
What is in the cards for Alex and Last Moment? Will the fans and industry welcome them with open arms? Or will they struggle to even be heard, just trying to get in the door?
When your band is flaming hot one minute, you can end up ice cold the next. Fame can have you soaring high, then falling fast and fading away, just like Shooting Stars.
***This is NOT a standalone novel, you must first read Destiny (Last Moment Series Book 1) to understand where this story begins and takes place.

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AUTHOR INFO:

Clara Fox lives in the Washington, D.C. area, affectionately known as Northern Virginia (or NoVA). She’s married to a man who loves hockey and sports as much as she does. She reads close to 3 books a week, even when writing (it’s the only way she can escape and get quiet with two young kids at home). She joins the normal full time working force during the day and plays writer on her laptop at night. Dual life…she isn’t a Gemini for nothing. 

Book Cover Reveal for Charmer by Kayley Loring


Fans of rock star romances will find themselves charmed by this sweet and sexy tale of a singer who falls for a single mom and slowly works his way into her heart by befriending the little boy he’d love to be a father to.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Charmer by Kayley Loring, along with taking a moment to drool over this cover, then start counting down the days until this rom-com hits bookshelves on April 2nd!

NICO
She serves me coffee late at night when I come around to write lyrics, but it’s not the caffeine I’ve gotten addicted to.
We’ve got the spark, but she’s the only woman in town who seems to be immune to my charms.
When it’s time for me to leave for my cross-country tour, I just can’t imagine not seeing her for months.
So I offer her a job on the road with me.
KAT
Everyone in LA knows that Nico Todd has a way with songs and with the ladies.
What he doesn’t know is that I would love to let him have his way with me.
But my life can only revolve around one infuriatingly cute guy—the six-year-old that I live with.
Imagine my surprise when Nico finds out about my little boy and tells me to bring him and my mom on the road too.
And imagine Nico’s surprise when he realizes my son is the biggest charmer of them all.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Before writing steamy romantic comedy novels, Kayley Loring got a BFA in creative writing from a Canadian university and had a fifteen-year career as a screenwriter in Los Angeles (under a different name). She mostly wrote PG-13 family comedies that studios would pay her lots of money for and then never make into movies. In 2017 she decided to move to the Pacific Northwest and write about all the fun stuff that she wasn't allowed to write about in those PG-13 scripts. Now she’s breathing cleaner air and writing dirtier words. It’s an adjustment she’s happily getting used to.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Book Cover Reveal for The Trade by Meghan Quinn....


Readers will find themselves drawn to this contemporary romance set in the baseball world as a player’s trade to a new team complicates his love life.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Trade by Meghan Quinn, with its drool-worthy book cover, then start counting down the days until this book hits shelves on March 12th!

Can you pinpoint a time in your life where you realized you are completely and utterly screwed?
I can. I got the dreaded phone call, the one every baseball player hopes and prays never comes.
I was traded. Yeah, that phone call.
Traded from my long time team of over ten years. And not just to any team, but my childhood rivals; the Chicago Rebels. Completely and utterly screwed, right? Wrong. The trade was the least of my concerns. I met a girl. Natalie. Man, she's perfect.
I swore I would never get involved with anyone during the season. Too complicated. But can you believe I have zero restraint when it comes to this girl? I couldn't get her out of my head and the more I talked to her, the more I realized I needed her in my life.
So what's the problem? Why am I screwed? Because, Natalie, the girl I can't stop crushing on, yeah...she's married.
At least, that's what I was told...

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AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

Book Spotlight on Two Hearts Born to Love by Debra Kayn (GIVEAWAY)

A woman working to make her dreams come true finds herself attracted to her rough and sexy neighbor in a tale full of danger as this single dad struggles to keep his family, and the one woman to brighten their lives, safe.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Two Hearts Born to Love by Debra Kayn, then add this MC-fueled romance to your bookshelf.  In honor of this third installment in the Choices: Tarkio MC series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a $100 Amazon GC too!

After her grandpa dies and she inherits the apartment complex, Joey Farran spends her time between fantasizing about the sexy, rugged, toolbelt-wearing biker who lives a few doors down from her and playing pool at the local bar on Friday night, hoping to raise enough money to enter the Blackfoot Tournament at the end of the year. Her two favorite things never mix until Wyatt shows up at Riverside Bar, gets drunk, and takes her back to his place. He’ll never remember their hookup, so what’s the harm?
Finding himself a full-time dad to his two teenage kids after his ex-girlfriend dies, Wyatt Carr’s life is a chaotic mess. His son keeps running off. His daughter is afraid of losing another parent. He’s working long hours running Carr Construction, spending sleepless nights on the couch, and his kids survive off eating pizza every night.
Just when he feels he’s barely hanging on, Wyatt finds Jess and Travis in the manager’s apartment eating spaghetti dinner...and the sexy, new owner of the apartment complex looks vaguely familiar.
Thinking his dark days are behind him, Wyatt is unprepared for the threats against his family. The only way he can hold it together is with the help of Tarkio Motorcycle Club and the woman who brings the sunshine to all their lives.

EXCERPT:

A woman walked around the wall and toward him. Surprised that an old woman wasn't shuffling to the door, he ogled her stride—enhanced by bare legs and bare feet. His gaze traveled up her body to a half-shirt football jersey that hid nothing. If she shifted and raised her arms, he'd be able to see the swell of the underside of her breasts peeking out from the bottom of the shirt.
"Hello," said the woman.
He raised his gaze to her face. Caught off guard, expecting someone else, he stared. She looked familiar, but if he knew her, he would've had her. There was no way he'd let a woman looking like that walk away from him.
He held out his hand. "I'm Jess and Travis's dad.”
She hesitated and then rushed to shake. "Joey.”
"Joey?" he murmured, tilting his head. "Do I know you?”
"We…" She looked over her shoulder into the apartment, then faced him. "No.”
He grunted, unable to stop staring. She was wrong. In a few minutes, he'd figure out where they'd met before.
"The kids are welcome to stay for dinner." She hooked a strand of blonde hair behind her ear. "I can't make a small amount of spaghetti to save my life. There's more than enough.”
"Nice of you." He gazed at her blue eyes. "Send them home when they've helped you clean up.”
"Oh, that's not necessary." She inhaled deeply and raised her brows, waiting for him to either continue the conversation or leave her alone to get back to the kitchen.
Because he still hadn't figured out where he'd met her before, he said, "Are you the daughter of the manager?”
Her gaze softened. "Granddaughter. My grandpa passed away almost seven months ago. He left me the apartments, and I decided to move here and manage the business.”
"Sorry to hear about your grandpa." He cleared his throat, understanding why his kids were drawn to her.
Joey wasn't much younger than their mom had been. Not that their mom ever had a soft touch and sweet words for them to grow on. His ex-girlfriend tended to be loud and selfish. He could definitely see why the kids were excited to eat dinner with Joey.
"I'll let you get back to dinner." He stepped away. "Thanks again.”
"You're welcome," she said softly, then closed the door.
He looked back at the apartment. Dayum.
His kids were the lucky ones tonight. A pretty woman. All her attention. Eating with Joey was probably the best thing they'd gotten to do in a long time.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Debra Kayn is published by Grand Central Publishing, Simon & Schuster Publishing, Carina Press – Harlequin Enterprises Limited, and repped by agent, Stephany Evans of FinePrint Literary Management.
Believing everyone deserves to love and be loved, she takes the most unlikely characters and turns them into heroes and heroines.
She lives with her family in the Bitterroot Mountains of beautiful North Idaho where she enjoys the outdoors, the four seasons, and the wild animals that gather in her yard.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Book Tour for No Damaged Goods by Nicole Snow (GIVEAWAY)


A gruff and wounded fire chief, with a drool-worthy voice and a bad attitude, finds himself drawn to the new massage therapist in town and her healing hands and kind heart.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of No Damaged Goods by Nicole Snow, then add this sensual and suspenseful tale to your bookshelf.  In honor of this contemporary romance set in the small town of Heart’s Edge make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a signed copy of this book along with a $10 Amazon GC too!

Fearless firefighter. Mesmerizing voice. Damaged single dad.
Stick a freaking fork in me...
There’s a reason he’s called Mr. Silver Tongue.
Blake Silverton could sweet talk an angel into sin.
Fierce small-town fire chief. Rough velvet voice. Drop dead gorgeous.
Don’t even get me started on the tortured single dad thing.
Wintering in Heart’s Edge isn’t a choice when my van goes kaboom!
Neither is gawking at the human bulldozer who keeps charging to my rescue.
If only we could stop butting heads.
But I’m a healer. What’s wrong with offering a grumpasaurus a massage?
I’m hardly obsessed.
I’m not tuning into his radio love line every single night.
That charred lump of coal he calls a heart isn’t that fascinating.
I can handle one itsy bitsy insta-wildfire kiss.
Those fires some arsonist punk keeps setting around town, though...
Fine. I know I don’t belong in Blake’s desperado world.
Only, he won’t let me go until I’m safe.
Some men wear Bad Idea on their sleeve.
But sometimes the heart falls hard for damaged goods.
Hold me.

EXCERPT:

Lines of age and maybe frowns, maybe laughter, trace wild history around his mouth, his eyes. He’s got cheekbones for days, a mouth like a cruel kiss, and his pulse ticks in stark highlight against his strong, firm throat as the light glides over him.
Oh. My. God.
He’s grimmer than I expected.
Harder.
An absolute stone of a man.
That softness I’d heard in his voice isn’t there in his face. Almost like his body’s a granite vault for holding the gentleness hidden away inside.
Why, Blake? I can’t help wondering.
But I think I get a little hint of an answer as he turns, striding toward me.
He moves like a man who knows how powerful he is.
Slow and controlled, smooth ripples of chiseled musculature trailing down from broad shoulders, over the sweat-darkened pull of pecs against his clinging black shirt. The tight line of his abs and narrow hips switch in a rhythm that’s as sensuous as a hunting panther’s slink.
But he also moves like a man who knows what hell is.
Somehow, I don’t think it’s just firefighting that taught him.
He’s favoring his left leg. Some kind of injury, the kind of walk that says he’s learned how to hide it, but he can’t always keep it down.
His strength fights against his own weight. He’s built to support that wall of a body, but every ounce of well-crafted muscle is also another ounce of pressure crushing down on the invisible wound, making him list just slightly to the left with every stride.
I probably wouldn’t notice if I wasn’t used to searching for pain.
That’s what massage therapists do.
Learn people’s pain, so I can tame it and chase it away.
But he’s stoic, withdrawn, as he stops in front of me, scanning my body with a critical eye that makes me feel kind of like one of those dummies they teach you first aid on.
Eep. So much for all those flutters. My butterflies just iced over.
“You Peace?” he growls.
I smile faintly, pulling my frozen fingers from my pocket to wiggle them at him in a little wave.
“Only person out here with a burning wreck. Blake, right?”
He only grunts, giving me another one of those looks. “You’re not hurt?”
“No.” I shake my head. “I jumped out and got away as soon as I had the van parked on the side of the road. I’m just cold.”
“Lucky it’s not quite cold enough tonight for hypothermia, but you’ll still catch a chill.”
He takes a step back then, retreating to the fire truck, and digs out one of those massive, thick fire jackets from a side compartment. It’s deep grey with reflective yellow and orange bands on the sleeves and back.
Slowly, he returns to me and swings it around my shoulders.
For a moment, I’m almost wrapped up in his arms. He reaches around me to pull the jacket tight, draping it over my shoulders and then drawing it in to bundle me up.
Now, my butterflies are thawed.
And it’s definitely not the jacket leaving my face so hot my ears burn against the cold, the contrast bordering on painful.
Oh, no.
Why did he have to be so...so...That.
All of that, including the faint whiff of cologne and Goliath I get as he straightens, still looking at me with this fierce, unmovable gaze.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Nicole Snow is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She found her love of writing by hashing out love scenes on lunch breaks and plotting her great escape from boardrooms. Her work roared onto the indie romance scene in 2014 with her Grizzlies MC series.
Since then Snow aims for the very best in growly, heart-of-gold alpha heroes, unbelievable suspense, and swoon storms aplenty. With over a million books sold, she lives for the joy of making two people fight with every bit of their soul for a Happily Ever After.
Current fan favorites include her Enguard Protectors series, accidental love novels, plus long beloved MC romance thrillers like the Grizzlies and Deadly Pistols.


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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Book Spotlight on Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire (GIVEAWAY)

A man devoted to family finds himself drawn to his niece’s driving instructor in this contemporary romance of family and taking a chance on love.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire, then start counting down the days until this series starter hits shelves on February 25th.  In honor of this first installment in The Blackhart Brothers series make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win 1 of 3 copies of this book too!

He's trouble—of the very best kind.
Quinn Blackheart is a private investigator, former cop, and no-nonsense, take-charge kind of guy who adores his sprawling Irish family. He likes to check all the boxes, and his niece's gorgeous driving instructor just earned a place at the top of his to-do list.
Alicia Rhodes has had a tough, chaotic year, and she's ready to put the past behind her and find happiness in the present. When handsome Quinn Blackhart shows up at a driving lesson, she can see he's the very best kind of trouble—but is she game? Now isn't a great time to get involved with a man—even if he's the most romantic, supportive, understanding, magnificent man she's ever met.
So between unfinished business of Alicia's, and a dangerous case threatening the Blackhart family, Quinn is determined to both woo Alicia and keep her safe—which is going to make for one wild, sexy ride.

EXCERPT:

Quinn
That lass does my head in. I don’t know how she can annoy the fuck out of me and turn me on so much I forget my own name at the same time. My body wants to go after her, but my mind is telling me to stay put.
My brothers and I have been on rotation to watch over Erin. Ma and Da left a while ago so Ma could shower in her own home and spend time with the babes. Kasey and Molly need their grandma. All of this is a big adjustment for the family. I think we’re all exhausted.
I can’t say the last time my mum didn’t stay overnight here at the hospital, with my da right by her side. I was happy to sit in while they take some time away. However, now my jaw ticks as I watch the swaying hips of the woman who’s been on my mind for a week.
I need to talk to her. That call went all wrong the other night. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m nothing but awkward when it comes to dating. Still, that woman made it a hell of a lot harder to try to ask her out.
I twist my lips into a frown as I watch her walk away. Trenton walks past her in the hallway, turning his head to watch her go by. I release a growl, feeling possessive and irritated.
“Now, that’s a looker.” He whistles when he enters the room.
“Stay here,” I snap at him.
“Wait, what?” he calls after me, but I’m already in motion.
My long legs eat up the floor as I head in the direction Alicia retreated in. I have her in sight as the elevator arrives. She steps in and the doors go to shut. I get there just in time to stick my foot in the way of them closing.
The lift makes a dinging sound as it opens wide. Alicia looks up from her phone as I step on. Our eyes lock and I close the distance between us. She drops her head down shyly to break the connection. She has to feel the same thing I feel. This energy that’s charging the tight space between us has a pulse.
The elevator chimes and others begin to crowd on, causing us to move closer together. Alicia tries to take a step back, but my hand shoots out. It lands protectively on her waist, drawing her into me to shield her.
I trap a groan between my lips when her soft curves press against me. She still won’t look up at me, but she doesn’t wiggle out of my hold either. She feels so right this close.
I dip my head to whisper in her ear, “We need to talk.”
She lifts her head to look at me, her lush lips are parted, begging me to kiss them. I’m this close to listening. The lift stops again, allowing more passengers onto the car.
Alicia places her hands on my chest as we’re squished more closely. The look in her eyes tells me I’m not alone in this. She indeed feels it too.
When we reach the lobby, the crowd starts to exit. I maneuver her body in front of mine to cover her as I lead her out. She relaxes into my hold on her waist, causing me to have hope that this won’t be a fight.
As soon as we get off the car, my newfound confidence implodes. A stony-faced Kevin is standing outside the elevator. When he turns his eyes to me, I know my talk with Alicia is going to have to wait.
“We need to talk,” Kevin says gruffly.
“I should be going anyway,” Alicia rushes out.
She tries to take off, but I wrap my fingers around her forearm to stop her forward motion. She turns to look back at me. I grind my teeth against the electric current that zaps straight up my arm.
“This isn’t over. We’ll be having that talk,” I say before releasing her.
“Not such a good idea, but it was nice seeing you again. I’ll keep Erin in my prayers,” she replies softly.

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As a young girl, Blue’s mother introduced her to the world of love and music through movies, but once she got her hands on books, an author was born. With more than thirty contemporary romance novels and novellas under her belt, she’s now an award-winning, bestselling author. She lives with her husband on Long Island.  Visit her website HERE.

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