Book Release Blast for Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale (REVIEW)…..

Readers will find themselves drawn to this gritty and emotionally intense tale of second chances and a romance that evolves in the most unexpected way.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale, along with my impressions of it, then add this fifth installment in the Content Advisory series to your bookshelf!

From the moment Creole Williams met Audric Ingram, they were inseparable.

But not the way one would think.

They shared a best friend.

What they did not do, however, was like each other.

You could say that it was a war to win the best friend title.

The only problem was, their best friend would never choose a clear winner. So they spent their teenage years fighting it out. What Audric didn’t know, though, was that Creole was desperately in love with him.

The same went for Audric. He wanted Creole more than his next breath.

But it was never the right time.

Then life happened, and it kicked them both in the teeth.

One second they’re acting, and the next the anger is real, and neither one of them can stand to be near the other.

For years, they fight it out, one-upping each other to the point where neither one of them can be in the same room with each other without things going to hell.

Then one day their best friend dies, and they have to figure out a way to live without her.

There’s no fighting anymore, at least verbally. Physically, however? They let their bodies duke it out the fun way.

But in the end, neither one of them wins.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Ms. Vale has done it again!  She's taken readers on another emotionally intense journey that puts them, as well as her characters, through the wringer.  In a story of childhood friends whose relationship turns to jealousy and ultimately to tragedy, things turn unexpectedly steamy as those left behind redefine what they've always meant to each other.  Set amongst the backdrop of the Truth Tellers MC there's also suspense along with characters laying the groundwork for future installments.

Creole Williams and Audric Ingram are compelling characters, ones that you're drawn to and can picture interacting with in real life.  Creole had a difficult past full of trials and tribulations, one that could've turned her bitter, but she's a bright light with a big heart. She's an empathetic woman with a strong backbone who finds a family of her own within the Truth Tellers MC while making the most of her second chance with Audric. Audric's history with Creole has taken a lot of turns, and it's not always shown him in the best light, but the man he is now definitely shows him worthy of her and protective of her through everything.  Despite his tough exterior there's a softer side to Audric on display, especially with his daughter that made his connection to Creole even more believable and richer.  Theirs is a romance of pure perfection, one built on a rocky road full of pain and heartbreak, that had me glued to the pages from start to finish.

By the turn of the final page I was left emotionally drained but immensely satisfied by this romance of second chances.  It's raw and gritty at times, sometimes with triggering events and particularly in depicting this couple's past, but it made their HEA all the more rewarding.  On a whole there's a perfect balance of steam and suspense that held me captive and unable to put this book down.  The other members of the Truth Tellers MC further enriched this story through the unwavering support they gave to Audric and Creole in their role of being a found family.  I look forward to where things go from here for the Truth Tellers, and for a series that continues to pull at your heartstrings, as Ms. Vale keeps publishing one winner after another.

My rating for this is an A-

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

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UGLY DUCKLING (Book #6 - Releasing October 7th)

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AUTHOR INFO:

Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown, in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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Book Releast Blast for The Loves We Lost by S. Cole (REVIEW)…….

 A couple on their way to HEA sees everything fall apart because of her fears and doubts, but years later she's found fame and danger through telling the story of their love in this exhilarating and sensual thrill ride.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Loves We Lost by S. Cole, along with getting my impressions of this sixth installment in the Iron Outlaws MC series, then add it to your bookshelf too!

Viola

Once upon a time, I loved a man with my whole heart.
But unlike the romance stories I write, it wasn't enough for a happily ever after when he chose the violent Iron Outlaws motorcycle club over me.
Now, I write books, enjoy a quiet life, and look after the miracle we created, the little girl I never told him about.
Except, suddenly, there are men at my door looking for him.
And there is only one place I can go for help.
Bates
Viola broke my heart when she turned down the cut and engagement ring I offered and disappeared from my life.
Now, she's turned our love story into a steamy bestseller, complete with the happily ever after she wouldn't give us.
But that isn't the only secret she's been keeping from me.
And now our biggest rivals plan to use her and the little girl with blue eyes and dimples just like mine as collateral to control my club leaving her no choice but to ask me for help.
She's going to hate me for bringing violence to her door, but I'll die trying to keep the two loves I lost alive.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Iron Outlaws MC series continues to entertain, and stir up emotions, with this sixth installment of second chances with a secret child to boot!  Though there's a central theme of danger from a rival club running through each book, building in its suspense, you COULD read this on its own but each book builds on the next and creates a world you won't want to miss.  From the first page to the last Ms. Cole captivates readers, presents a couple both realistic and compelling, and gives them another chance to find HEA while putting their lives and futures on the line.

Bates is the Enforcer for the Iron Outlaws MC and he lost the love of his life when she turned her back on the MC world...as well as him.  Time has passed but the hurt and anger is still there, so when he discovers that she's making a living writing romances based on their past, he decides to confront her.  From the moment they're breathing the same air again, the temperature skyrockets and emotions are stirred as he discovers a daughter he never knew existed, and a love that never died for the one who got away.  Bates has intrigued me from the moment Ms. Cole introduced him. On the outside he's the proverbial biker, a bad boy vibe with an air of danger surrounding him.  Beyond the tough guy facade though is a man full of heartfelt emotions, a dirty talker more than willing to be the inspiration for the next romance book written.  Upon meeting the daughter he never knew about, he shows a soft and cuddly side, embracing fatherhood wholeheartedly while pulling at my heartstrings.  He's a delicious other half to a woman equally as strong as him.

Years ago Viola Mills walked away from the MC lifestyle out of fear and Bates' devotion to the Club that made her feel second best.  She might not want to live the MC life, but she sure is happy to write about it as she turns real life into fiction.  When Bates arrives at her door, the past comes roaring back.  Old feelings of love resurface, putting them on a rocky road of second chances amidst forgiveness and danger.  Though she's tried to stay out of Bates' world, she'll need the MC's strength and protection once she and her daughter become a target for the true bad guys of this series, the Righteous Brotherhood.  Viola's reasons for leaving Bates years ago are understandable and easily relatable as fear and doubt are strong motivators.  To make a good life for her daughter, Avery, and herself, she embraced what she knew and became a writer in a decision that I applaud.  She's a strong heroine, one who quickly accepts the unconditional support and protection of the Club she's long pushed away, and which puts her and Bates back together in sizzling scenes full of heart and soul.

With a clever and unique reason behind bringing this couple back together, along with the intense feelings of love and familiarity that fueled many scorching encounters, this is a book that entertains completely.  Seeing this family in the making come together amidst danger from the outside had my heart racing while keeping me on the edge of my seat.  Bates and Viola are a formidable couple who share heartfelt feelings, sweet and sensual interludes, and put the past behind them to build their future amidst threats that had them employing every defense at their disposal.  Their daughter, Avery, was a delight!  She was cute and sweet and I enjoyed the softer side she brought out in Bates, as well as the other brothers of the Iron Outlaws MC.  The men and women of the Iron Outlaws are a colorful, strong, and supportive group who unwaveringly protect those they call family.  From start to finish this is another well-crafted tale in a series that continues to entertain while keeping me breathlessly awaiting each new installment!  And with Halo closing out this book, there's much to look forward to when Ms. Cole releases her seventh book next!

My rating for this is an A.

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

AUTHOR INFO:

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.

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Book Blast for Waiting Game by G.A. Mazurke (REVIEW)…….

 An unforgettable one-night stand leads to a woman wanting more, but getting ghosted instead, in this second installment in the New York Stars series.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Waiting Game by G.A. Mazurke, along with getting my impressions of this steamy tale of second chances set against the backdrop of sports, then add it to your bookshelf!

No-strings-attached hook-ups are my jam. 

After a hockey player hires me to improve his skating skills, sparks fly and a second-night stand sounds like a damn good time. 
I have zero regrets…
…till he ghosts me. 
Now that I’ve lost my summer gig, I get on with my life, picking up an old side hustle to keep myself afloat.
A top-tier viewer makes me an offer I can’t refuse—private, exclusive sessions for an outrageous fee. 
He’s perfect until he sends me Cole Korhonen’s jersey to wear for him.
Turns out the ghost and my viewer are one and the same.
I’m a cam girl.
Cole’s a hockey star.
Can a one-night stand ever be anything more?

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

After thoroughly enjoying the first book in this series, I couldn't wait to jump back into this world.  And with this second installment arriving today, it's another winner with an entertaining premise and a main couple that you're easily rooting for from the very first page.  It's a storyline of second chances, teeming with steamy encounters, while pushing every one of my emotional buttons.  Theirs is an original journey to HEA, one that charmed me while making me laugh and blush at the same time.  It's a story that's lengthy, but each word is vital and magical, presenting this delightful couple in the best and most realistic light.  With each turn of the page I fell in love with each of them, for their strengths as well as their imperfections, and they're the newest additions to my book boyfriend/girlfriend lists.

Readers were first introduced to Mia Charles in the first book in this series, End Game, where the hardships she experienced were just starting to be revealed.  Things continue here with her drowning in debt and juggling everything just to stay afloat.  I admired Mia, found her likable and relatable, and was happy she had Cole in her life to give her unwavering support when she needed it most.  I enjoyed the cam sessions she shared with her mystery man (Cole) and the slow burn of their burgeoning relationship.  I enjoyed their flirtations, their fun times, and their incendiary banter that almost scorched my fingers with each turn of the page.  She's a tough heroine, one who picks herself up after being knocked down each and every time, and I quickly became invested in her road to HEA.

Cole Korhonen is one of my favorite characters ever!  From the outside he looks tough and sexy, with a take no prisoners attitude.  The inside though shows a man with a big heart and a deeply romantic side that comes from his love of romance novels.  Though he's told to stay away from Mia early on, he finds her too much of a temptation and finds a clever way to come back into her life.  He soon becomes her lifeline, both emotionally and financially, as they grow closer through their cam sessions.  Finally meeting in person again allows him to really turn on the charm though!  He gives her unconditional love and unwavering support, never wasting time on miscommunication. He does and says everything you want a book boyfriend to do and he was an integral part of her HEA.  He's an utterly delicious hero with a talent for talking dirty who I'm still thinking about!

Along with this strong and likable main couple, a couple who are each other's family while unwaveringly supporting each other, comes an equally likable cast of secondary characters.  These characters became a found family for this couple, the friends and teammates surrounding them, and I came to enjoy and appreciate each one of them. I'm now left breathlessly awaiting more stories set in this hockey world, drawn to these secondary characters, while hoping for more glimpses of the drool-worthy Cole in the future!

My rating for this is an A-

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

AUTHOR INFO:

G.A. Mazurke is the crazy lady behind Serena Akeroyd, crafter of smexy heroes you just wanna lick. While Serena has us expecting dark romance with lots of twists and turns...G. A. is her more mainstream/contemporary personality.

She explores her sweeter side while keeping the sexy we love, where the women fall hard but the men fall harder.

Some of G. A.’s books will cross over into Serena’s universes...so expect a cameo or two from beloved characters, while discovering new bands of brothers, with the banter, the laughs and the tears you are used to.

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Book Release Blitz for Roughing by Jami Davenport (REVIEW)…..

 Suspense and matters of the heart collide in the bad boy of hockey's life as he gets another chance at HEA with the woman who got away.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of the hockey-fueled Roughing by Jami Davenport, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this third installment in the Portland Icehawks series to your bookshelf!

I'm the star defensemen for the Portland Icehawks and the guy everyone loves to hate. Not that I don’t deserve their hatred. After all, how can you like a guy who doesn't even like himself?

Michella is the one woman I can't let go, yet I can't be with her either. We're like a drug to each other, and addictions aren't a good thing. I've messed up a relationship before and destroyed the one person I loved. I can't do the same to Michella. I'm ready to walk away one final time when a child of the street in need of rescuing forces us back together.

To make matters worse, Michella's new job with a private investigative agency puts her in the crosshairs of Portland's elusive serial killer. I have to protect her and this child, even if staying causes more destruction than leaving.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

There's a lot going on in this tale of sports, suspense, and second chances as the bad boy of hockey tries to find a place in his new world...a world he wants no part of and has let everyone know it.  Add in a strong-willed female who pushes the bad boy's boundaries, a female whose job puts her in grave danger, and readers will find themselves frantically turning the pages to see what happens next.

Since being traded to an expansion team in the recent hockey draft Briggs has been the character you love to hate.  He's not at all happy to be added to the roster of this young, losing, team and doesn't hesitate in letting everyone know it which makes him rather insufferable.  If he EVER wants to get back on the ice though he'll need to start making amends...starting with the one he let get away, Michella.  Until this book I found Briggs to be a somewhat one dimensional character when it came to his grumpiness as he went out of his way to be unlikable.  With each turn of the page though Briggs started digging his way out of the hole he dug for himself.  Readers get insight into why he's the way he is, seeing a softer and more caring side, while watching him earn his way back into Michella's (and his teammate's) life.  Michella and Briggs once had a relationship based on one night stands, but after deciding she needed more she walked away.  She recently found herself at a crossroads though, after ending an abusive relationship, and it's now led her to the perfect career and working for a PI.  Michella's a great heroine, one who knows her own self-worth, and she isn't afraid of demanding what she wants.  She's recently become involved in the hunt for a serial killer, one which has her needing Briggs more than ever, in a burgeoning romance full of suspense and sexual tension.

This is a fast-paced read, one that nicely balances heart pounding suspense with a second chance at romance for two people trying to find themselves.  The romance was satisfying while the mystery surrounding the serial killer kept me guessing until the end in a storyline cleverly woven throughout this story.  Along with an appealing heroine, I also enjoyed the glimpses of Briggs' teammates as they started rallying around him when he needed support the most.  Courtesy of a compelling ending I'm left excited for the future of this series, excited to see more of Trent and Remi especially, in a series that continues to entertain.

My rating for this is an A-

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

AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling Author Jami Davenport writes sexy contemporary and sports romances, including her Seattle Sockeyes, Steelheads, The Scoring series, and Portland Icehawks. A former computer geek, Jami has recently achieved her life-long dream of becoming a full-time author. She lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her Army Ranger-turned-plumber husband and assorted animals who make guest appearances in her books. She's a lifetime Seahawks and Mariners fan and a proud season ticket holder for the Seattle Kraken hockey team.

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Book Release Blitz for Hero Next Door by Quinn Marlowe (REVIEW)……..

 They say you can't go home again but the heroine of this small town romance has and discovers unexpected love along the way as well as a reason to stay.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Hero Next Door by Quinn Marlowe, along with my impressions of this romance of neighbors becoming something much more, then add this third book in the Southern Heroes series to your bookshelf!

A gift she didn't want. A neighbor he definitely didn't need. And a week that would change everything.

Parker Pelton had it all figured out. A career as a manager, a music tour with her best friend, and a beautiful house in Nashville to come home to. But if she knows anything about life, it’s that you can’t trust things just because they look too pretty.
When she arrives home to find that she’s been given another house, she’s forced back to the hometown she always swore she’d put behind her. Arberry, North Carolina. Where her father was cruel and her first boyfriend even crueler.
The town she left as soon as she was old enough to rent an apartment by herself.
The town she swore she’d never set foot in again.
When she arrives at her new house, intent on figuring out how quickly she can get rid of it again, she’s confronted with another problem.
A new neighbor. A new neighbor that she knows.
A new neighbor who came a little too close to touching her heart the last time she was in Arberry.

___________
Dev Hawthorne never set out to be a rancher. He never set out to be a cranky neighbor, either.
Most importantly, he never set out to suggest to Parker Pelton, the girl next door, that he help her turn her new house into a B&B rather than selling it to the developer who would ruin the neighborhood.
But if Dev knows anything about life, it’s that it rarely goes the way you expect it to. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.
When Parker finishes her business and is on her way out of town again, though, Dev realizes it’s one punch he’s not willing to roll with.
He never set out to fall in love with Parker Pelton. But now that he has, he’s going to find a way to make her stay—and a way to save her from the past that has never stopped haunting her.
Hero Next Door is a sweet small-town romance that features enemies to lovers, an unwilling hero, a girl with a broken heart, and a guy who never really fit in. There’s plenty of romance and a guaranteed HEA. Hero Next Door is the third book in the Southern Heroes series.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Southern Heroes series continues to sparkle with this slow-burn romance of two bruised souls, neighbors, who find a second chance both in life and love in this charming small town tale. When neighbors Parker and Dev first meet, the connection between them is more than obvious.  But it takes a second chance meeting for fate to do its job, giving them the push they need to give into their burgeoning feelings.  With both of them having painful pasts, they're a bit leery to put their hearts on the line (particularly Parker) but Dev's hard to ignore in the close proximity plans he crafted for them.  The sexual tension radiating off these two is utterly delicious, with the romantic and laid-back quality of this small town pushing them together, while the warm and loving tone kept me turning the pages in this well-crafted story that has me looking forward to what comes next.

My rating for this is a B+

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

AUTHOR INFO:

Quinn Marlowe is the bestselling author of the Rossi and Southern Heroes series and a certified California girl. After studying English and film at UCLA, she decided to pursue storytelling full time. She loves red wine, cheesecake, perfect hash browns, really good punk rock, fast cars, autumn, and cooking, but she is most likely to be found spending time with her horses, snuggling her dogs, or taking orders from her small army of cats. She is a professional eye roller with a penchant for swearing like a sailor, and some of her favorite people (her nephews) are convinced she is a spy. She makes her home in San Diego with her loving husband and her prized collections of books and lipstick, neither of which ever fail to lift her spirits when she's feeling down. 

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Book Release Blast for Tristan & Isabel: Apartment 11F by Aly Stiles (REVIEW)……

 Readers will find an emotionally intense romance between two people trying to make something of their lives in this enemies-to-lovers tale that will keep you glued to the pages with each new page amping up the steam and the heartache.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Tristan & Isabel: Apartment 11F by Aly Stiles, along with my impressions of it, then be sure to add this third installment in the Wreck Me series to your bookshelf!

Her life is just beginning.

His ended before it began.

Isabel Gardner knows two things for certain. One, she fought like hell to scrape together a life worth living. Two, nothing good will come of her best friend’s brother crashing on their couch after being released from prison. Her crush on the cocky party boy was bad enough in high school. After four years in a state penitentiary, who knows what chaos his dangerous charm will bring?

If only she could hate him as much as she wants him.

Tristan Haverford loved being Suncrest Valley’s notorious bad boy—until a tragic accident tore his life apart. He may have changed, but the world he left doesn’t want him back. Even worse, the forbidden sparks with Isabel have become an untamed blaze he’ll have to control more than ever.

Because Tristan also knows one thing for certain:

Their painful story may be built on lies, but it’s the devastating truth that will break them.

Tristan & Isabel: Apartment 11F is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance in the emotionally gripping Wreck Me series.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Over the years Ms. Stiles has become quite the underrated author, an author with a talent for playing with our emotions before putting us back together in anticipation of her next unforgettable book release!  With this third installment in the Wreck Me series readers will find a story that was well worth the wait, a story of second chances that will pull you into the lives of three people trying to start their lives over.  This series is called Wreck Me for a reason and with each turn of the page I shed a few more tears, fell in love with Tristan a bit more, all while rooting for these characters to rise above the nastiness of others.

At one time Tristan Haverford was the boy everyone wanted to hang out with, the life of the party with a larger than life personality.  A tragic accident changed his life irrevocably though, leading to a 4 year stint in jail that's left him a shell of his former self, and desperately trying to start over.  It's a transition that doesn't go smoothly though as others see him as a pariah, someone not worth knowing, and definitely not worth giving a second chance to.  The town's prejudices were painful to witness, breaking my heart as Tristan just wanted to live his life in peace.  Despite the prejudices there's much more to Tristan than what others think and see, he's a truly caring and supportive man with a big heart, someone who's willing to sacrifice everything for those he loves.  Unfortunately there's not many willing to support him after the town and his own parents turn their backs on him.  All he has is his sister Kim, who lets him live with her, and Isabel who's also his new roommate and who once had a crush on him.  The three of them become a formidable trio, it becomes them against the world.  I was drawn to all three of these characters, ached for each of them, and the rocky road their lives have traveled on.  For Isabel, she grew up poor under the prejudice of living in a trailer park before her hard work paid off with a college degree in engineering.  The crush she once had on Tristan was thrown back in her face, for a reason, but Tristan needs her more than air if he truly wants to start over now.  Isabel needs Tristan too as her current relationship is toxic, abusive and controlling, as well as dangerous to Tristan's future.  Kim has also had a rough time since her brother got sent away.  Her life fell apart, the plans she had for herself went up in smoke, and the only family she has supporting her now is Tristan.  All three of these characters needed a chance to start over and I was rooting for them wholeheartedly to find any small moment of happiness.

With each turn of the page the truth of what happened four years ago threatens to come out...and while truths are necessary, I felt that things were going to take an even more painful turn.  From start to finish this was a story full of harsh realities, a hero who was truly heroic at the expense of his soul, and the heartwarming proof of the love of a good woman making all the difference.  There were lots of tears and lots of anger at the small-minded townspeople, moments nicely balanced with those occasional acts of human decency, as well as the growing heartfelt connection between Tristan and Isabel.  It all makes for a powerful tale, one teeming with painful truths, that kept me glued to the pages while I raced to yet another unforgettable conclusion from Ms. Stiles!

My rating for this is an A+

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

***READ THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE WRECK ME SERIES:  ASHTON MORGAN: APARTMENT 17B (Book #1)  |  CAMDEN WALKER: APARTMENT 8C (Book #2)***

Book Blast for Never Enough by Nancy Fraser (GIVEAWAY)……

Two people bruised by their pasts, and hoping to start over, find themselves at the same resort where they find a connection that may end before it's barely begun in this steamy, contemporary romance.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Never Enough by Nancy Fraser, then learn even more about this book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this first installment in the Never2Late4Love series fill out the form below for the chance to win a $20 bookstore GC too!

When Amanda Thorne arrives on San Bella Island, she’s tired and in bad need of a vacation. She’s just finished paying off her late husband’s many debts by selling their home and belongings. On her way to Dallas for a new job in a medical research lab, she’s taking one week to recoup before beginning her new life.

Nicholas Holloway is recovering from a 2-year stint undercover for the U.S. Marshal Service. Ordered to take a vacation to clear his head, he ends up on San Bella at the same time.
Will these two battle-scared souls find peace in the other’s arms? And, will they be able to walk away at the end of their one-week fling?
Caution: This book contains love scenes and language some may find offensive. Or hot!

EXCERPT:

The sound of fussy children arguing the onset of bedtime drew her attention to the far side of the grounds. Young couples walked arm in arm, stopping every few feet to share a kiss, some chaste, more than a few bordering on indecent. She swallowed and released a slow breath. It had been so long since she’d been with a man; since she’d been kissed, cherished. Loved.
Forcing her attention away from the latest pair of lovebirds, her gaze clashed with the man she’d seen earlier. He’d been standing at the top of the pathway, his long fingers wrapped around a tall bottle of beer. Now, he stood less than ten feet away, his legs spread for balance on the gentle slope of grass.
He was tall, at least six-two, his medium brown hair held a hint of gray at the temples and hung to the top of his shirt collar, his face darkened by a hint of a beard. His crooked smile drew her attention to the scar that ran along his jawline.
Not bad looking. Interesting in fact, in a rugged sort of way.
While she’d been staring, he’d taken a few more steps in her direction. The closer he came, the harder she found it to look away.
“Is this seat taken?” he asked, nodding toward the empty chair next to hers. “No, it’s not.”
“May I sit?”
She shrugged. “It’s a free beach.”
He chuckled, his laugh sending a shiver skittering across her bare arms. “Not at the prices this place charges, it’s not.”
“True,” she agreed, giving him a shy smile.
He stretched out his hand. “Nick.”
She placed her hand in his, surprised by the gentleness of his grasp. “Amanda. Although I prefer Mandy,” she responded.
“Nice to meet you, Mandy.”
“You too, Nick.”
“Can I buy you a drink?” he asked.
She gave her half-full glass a shake. “I’m good. I’ve been nursing this one for a while now.” Taking a small sip, she admitted, “I’m not much of a drinker.”
“So, what brings you to San Bella Island?”
Mandy took a moment to answer, unsure of how much she was willing to share with a total stranger. “Short vacation. I needed to get away from the city.”

His jaw twitched, but he held back an actual smile. “And what city would that be?” “New York,” she said simply. “Long Island, to be exact.”
He made a show of looking around them, scanning the whole of the resort grounds and beach. “You can’t get much farther away from New York than this place.”
“How about you, Nick? What brings you to San Bella Island?”
“Same. Vacation. I just finished a big job, and needed a break.”
She took another sip of her drink, and asked, “What do you do... for work?”
He drew his full lower lip through his teeth, as if contemplating her question. “I’m a contractor,” he told her. “How about you?”
“I’m in between jobs at the moment.”
“A perfect time for a vacation.”
“Have you been here long?” she asked. “At Diamond Key?”
“I got in earlier today. How about you?”
“Yesterday. I’m here for a week.”
He met her gaze, giving her another half-smile. “Me too, until next Saturday at least.”
A thought occurred to her. As heartbreaking and emotionally draining as her last few years had been, there was one thing she needed even more than her brief vacation.
She needed a man. Badly.
She’d never been one for casual sex, but the idea of having a brief fling set her pulse racing. And Nick, with his crooked smirk, soulful chocolate gaze, and interesting imperfections seemed like the perfect candidate for a temporary lover.
Swallowing back the last of her drink, more for courage than thirst, she wondered how one would go about bringing up the subject of sex with someone they’d just met.

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NANCY FRASER—Jumping Across Romance Genres with Gleeful Abandon—is an Amazon Top 100 and Award-Winning author who can’t seem to decide which romance genre suits her best. So, she writes them all.

Like most authors, Nancy began writing at an early age, usually on the walls and with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often made her the English teacher’s pet which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it was worth it.

Nancy has published over thirty-five books in full-length, novella, and short format.

When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.

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