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Thursday, April 5, 2018

REVIEW & EXCERPT TOUR: Hot Daddy (Billionaire Bachelors #2) by Lila Monroe




Playboy CEO, Cal McAdams, lives life in the fast lane: hot women, hotter deals, and… a fake fiancee? I signed on to help reform his reckless image and win custody of his god-children, but I wasn’t expecting to come face-to-face (and mouth-to-mouth) with my wild Vegas hook-up from three years ago.

AKA, 6”3 of tanned muscle, sharp suits, and ‘undress me’ eyes.
AAKA, the best thigh-clenching, bed-shaking sex of my life.
AAAKA, the man who couldn’t be more off-limits if he had a uranium belt wrapped around his, um, assets.

I’ve never been one to break the rules, but Cal has me wanting to rip them up - and roll around naked on the scrap paper. But with just three weeks to turn this bachelor into a DILF, can we keep our crazy chemistry from derailing his plans? Or will gold-digging relatives, rambunctious pre-teens, and a little thing called love leave us both crashed out of the race?

Find out in the new sexy, hilarious romantic comedy from Lila Monroe!


CAL POV

I bring the rest of the dirty dishes over to the sink, and we work in companionable silence for a few minutes, Jules rinsing plates before handing them to me to set in the dishwasher.

See? Nothing sexy about dirty dishes.

“Great stacking, Cal,” she says, looking surprised.

“What, you think I don’t know how to load a dishwasher?” I make a face. “I’m not completely useless.”

“Well, no,” she allows, tilting her head to the side. “Not completely.”

“Oh, you think you’re funny,” I say, reaching over to dip my fingers in the suds before flicking them in her direction.

“I am,” she says, flicking me back. “And don’t start.”

“Start what?” I ask, reaching over and splashing more. But this time, the water hits her square on, soaking her T-shirt so the thin cotton goes translucent. Clinging to her curves, and the outline of her bra.

Okay, so apparently dirty dishes can get sexy, after all.

Jules clears her throat and grabs a hooded sweatshirt from the back of a chair and pulls it on—zipping all the way to her chin. “You good to finish in here?” she asks, looking flustered.

I nod. Down, boy. “You go put your feet up.”

“You don’t have to ask twice.”

Jules exits the kitchen, fast, and I sigh. Kissing her back at HQ was a massive mistake . . . which left me with a massive hard-on for the rest of the afternoon. I couldn’t help it. Something about Jules is dangerously kissable.

And lickable.

And definitely fuckable.

I scowl at the dishcloths. I’ve never had a problem keeping my hands to myself before, and if I wanted to get a workout, I have plenty of options. I may not be living the wild playboy lifestyle anymore, but that doesn’t mean I’m a monk.

But Jules is off limits.

Which is probably why I’m going crazy over here trying not to notice the way she bites her lower lip when she’s thinking . . . or how her jeans fit way too well.

And if I even let myself start to remember how she felt in Vegas, bucking against me, begging for more—

Fuck, I’m going to need a damn cold shower twice a day at this rate.








My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review. 


After his best friends unexpectedly pass away, Cal is given custody of their children. Unfortunately for him, their aunt is challenging Cal for custody. In order to keep the kids he hires someone to pose as his fiancĂ©. 


Jules has had enough of her sleazy co-worker and she finally deals with him in her own way, but that results in her losing her job. Unemployed and in desperate for a roommate, she takes a job posing as someone’s fiancĂ©. 

That someone is Cal, who also happens to be the Las Vegas one night stand she had three years ago. To say that they are surprised to see each other is an understatement. Then throw in the rest of the situation and it’s completely insane. But Jules likes Cal, so she sticks around to help him. 

I love single dad stories. But this one felt a little different because of the circumstances. The fact that Cal wanted to be their legal guardian even though he wasn't a blood relative was awesome. He had a great relationship with the kids and he truly care about them. Then throw in the whole fake fiance thing and the fact that Cal and Jules have some great chemistry and actually like each other and you have a light, easy read that will make you laugh and maybe even get a bit emotional. 




VERY IRRESISTIBLE PLAYBOY 
(Billionaire Bachelors #1) – available now. 


About the Author

Combining her passions for books, sex, and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote her first romantic comedy, The Billionaire Bargain, in 2015 and hasn’t stopped since. She loves writing about smart alpha men, and the strong and sassy women who try to tame them.

RELEASE BLITZ & 5 STAR REVIEW: Inferno Part 4 by T.K. Leigh




The fourth and final installment in the Sexy and Suspenseful Inferno series by T.K. Leigh is NOW LIVE!!







Synopsis

He found me in the dark when I thought all hope was lost. He swore he loved me when I didn’t think anyone ever would. He vowed to keep the shadows haunting me at bay when I felt like I was drowning in my past.

But in doing so, he also kept the truth from me.

It shouldn’t surprise me. After all, our relationship was built on a foundation of lies, the walls constructed of secrets, the roof a thin veil of deceit.

But as I start to peel away layer after layer of this wasps nest I find myself entangled in, I’m faced with the truth…our truth.

A truth even the strongest love can’t protect us from. A truth that’s been staring at me for years, but I’ve simply been too blind to see it. A truth that’s about to destroy everything.
A storm is coming...




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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.


Finally! Part 4 of Eleanor and Dante’s story! A lot has happened in the previous three parts. And I had A LOT of questions, but fortunately this is where I got ALL the answers. So if this is your introduction to the series, go away! You NEED to read the previous three parts to before starting this one. Don't worry my review as well the previous three reviews will be here when you're done. ;-)

So as this book opens Eleanor and Dante have reunited (aka sexy times!!!!!) and seem to be on the path to that happily ever after I so desperately wanted them to get. They are both well aware that they have a lot to figure out in terms of how their relationship will work, but being together is the most important thing at the moment.

I won't go into specifics, because we all know that the mystery that has been hanging over them is going to be solved, but I will say "OH MY GOD I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS GOING TO PLAY OUT LIKE THAT!" TK loves to bring her characters to the brink of something, whether it be happily ever after or death, and then she totally changes course. I might drive me crazy, but I love it. She manages to rip my heart out, but then piece it back together. The last part of the book is filled with so much emotion that I once again found myself crying on the subway. As much as I wanted them to get to that happily ever after, I also wanted more. 

This final part of the series does not disappoint and it shows how good TK is at writing romantic suspense. Did you know that TK Leigh is an evil genius? Because she is. 




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EXCERPT

“Don’t be nervous, passerotta.”

“I can’t help it.” I laughed apprehensively. “I don’t do well with the unknown.”

“Which is exactly why I want to do this with you, why I want to give this to you. You may kneel before me right now, my beautiful Eleanor…” He cupped my cheek, the feeling of his flesh on mine warming me, “but I worship at your feet, praise your very presence, lay prostrate before you. You are my queen, my goddess, my innamorata. Never forget that. All of this, what we’re about to do, is for you. You are in complete control, not me. Capisci?”

“Yes, Dante,” I breathed, darting my tongue out to moisten my lips.

“Bene.” He dragged his finger down my neck, across my collarbone. The fire in his touch lit a blazing path down my arm. He grabbed one wrist, then the other, pinning them behind my back. My heart drummed in my chest, the sound deafening, piercing, powerful. If I could hear it, surely Dante could, as well.

Instantly, he was behind me, his front to my back, his arousal noticeable against me. He must have been kneeling now, too.

“From the moment I laid eyes on you…,” he began, his voice deep and fevered. A soft silk material looped around my wrists, my breathing increasing exponentially as I pictured what I must look like right now, kneeling on a cushion on a balcony of this luxury hotel, blindfolded, bound, completely at the mercy of another person. “I knew you were dangerous.” His hand found my neck and he forced my head back, his fingers digging into my skin.

I panted, his tone a mixture of predatory and kind at the same time. “Dangerous?” I struggled to say.

“Yes. Dangerous. I knew once I heard your voice, peered deeply into your pained eyes, allowed myself to fall into you, I’d never be the same man.”





ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T.K. Leigh, otherwise known as Tracy Leigh Kellam, is a USA Today Best Selling author of the Beautiful Mess series, in addition to several other works. Originally from New England, she now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, dog, and three cats, all of which she has rescued (including the husband). In late 2015, she gave birth to her first (and only) baby. When she’s not planted in front of her computer, writing away, she can be found training for her next marathon (of which she has run over fifteen fulls and far too many halfs to recall) or keeping her daughter entertained.

COVER REVEAL: The Dating Experiment by Emma Hart




1.Get over my best friend’s brother.
2.Remember that I’m over him.
3.Prove I can date other people.
It should be easy.
It’s not.

Setting up a dating website with the guy I’ve been in love with since I was five wasn’t my smartest idea.
Especially since he’s my best friend’s brother—thankfully, she’s okay with the fact I’m pulling a Sandy and I’m hopelessly devoted to him.
Which is why it’s time to get over him.
So I do something crazy and ask Dominic Austin to find me a date. He does—if I find him one, too.
Since we own Stupid Cupid, it should be easy, right? And it is.
My date is perfect. His date is perfect. Everything is perfect.
Until he kisses me…

Three dates.
One kiss.
And a big-ass mess…


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EXCERPT

“The fuck are you doing here?”

“Elliott said you needed help. Here is your help.” Peyton gestured extravagantly to herself before she shut the door behind her. “And I know it’s about Chloe and her date, so cut to the chase.”

Girl-talk. Of course she already knew.

“I need to fill out her application,” I told her. “But I’m stuck.”

She rolled her eyes. “And you can’t ask her to do it?”

I stared at her flatly.

“Right, no, of course,” she drawled, a tiny hint of her New Orleans drawl twanging at every word. “Why would you ask the woman you’re in love with to fill out her own dating record?”

“Can you shut the fuck up and help me?” I threw my hands out to the sides. “I found her a match. Help me out here, Peyt.”

My sister stilled. “You found her a match?”

“Of course I did. I said I would, so I did.”

“Wow. You’re actually going through with it. Kudos, bro.” She rounded my desk and perched on the arm of my chair.

I glanced at her. “Can you put your chest away?”

She tugged at the neckline of her shirt and pulled it right up. “Put away. Let me see what you’ve written so far.” She snatched the mouse out of my hand and scrolled. “Jesus, Dom,” she said after a minute. “This is basic. This won’t get her laid.”

I didn’t want to get her laid. I wanted to get her a good date, not a fucking orgasm.

“Whatever. Can you make her attractive to a random stranger?”

“You can’t?” Peyton quirked an eyebrow and looked at me. “You’ve been attracted to her for at least ten years. Surely you can do better than this.”

“Peyton. I want your help, not your bullshit.”

“Good luck with that,” she muttered. “All right, move your ass. Let me do this for you.”

“Don’t make her sound too attractive.” My voice was no louder than hers had been as I stood and made way for her to take my seat.

She snorted, deleting everything I’d written except the first couple of questions. “I’m gonna make her so attractive that she has every eligible bachelor in New Orleans clambering for her attention.”


 




By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies—usually wine—and writes books. Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love. She likes to be busy—unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life. 

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

RELEASE BLITZ & 5 STAR REVIEW: Licks by Kelly Siskind




Licks, an all new standalone Second Chance Romantic Comedy by Kelly Siskind is NOW AVAILABLE!




36 hours is a short spell when racing the clock. 
2,160 minutes is an eternity for old friends to fall in love…

August Cruz is the only man I’ve ever loved. He’s the one who got away. He’s the one I totally screwed over.

Now he’s standing on my doorstep, nine years later, but he’s not the only thing that turns up. My mother’s lost diary is in my hands, and it might lead me to my father. A possibility I wished for one year ago, at my last birthday.

I have 36 hours to fulfill that wish. I have 36 hours to drag August on a wild scavenger hunt. I have 36 hours to protect my heart before I lose him again...because there's something he's not telling me.

LICKS is a full-length, standalone Sexy Second Chance Romance with a swoony Happily Ever After.




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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

In Kelly's two previous books, we followed Rachel and Ainsley on their path to having their birthday wishes realized. And now it’s Gwen’s turn. Her wish is to finally discover the identity of her father and with the recent passing of her mother, it’s now or never. She has 36 hours to solve the mystery and she is determined to do it.

The other part to this story is Gwen reconnecting with the first and only guy she has ever loved. Gwen has loved August for almost as long as she has known him. But nine years ago she betrayed him in one of the worst ways possible and is convinced that there is no way back from that. So when he appears out of nowhere and agrees to help Gwen find her father, it all seems too good to be true. And maybe it is.

Over the course of 36 hours, Gwen and August are able to solve the mystery of Gwen’s father, but they also uncover much more than either of them ever expected. And not just about Gwen’s lineage. They never talk about what happened nine years ago and now is as good a time as any. Especially since they don’t know what will happen after the weekend is over.

I loved this story. It's sweet, a bit angsty, with a some sexy throw in. (I did love the sexy times!) The author has given us a second chance romance with a little mystery thrown in and kudos to Kelly for keeping my attention on both fronts. I found myself making my own guesses as to how everything would work out, but ev
erything was not as it seemed and the twists and turns kept my attention the whole time. Another fantastic book by Kelly Siskind!  







About Kelly Siskind

A small-town girl at heart, Kelly moved from the city to open a cheese shop with her husband in northern Ontario. When she’s not neck deep in cheese or out hiking, you can find her, notepad in hand, scribbling down one of the many plot bunnies bouncing around in her head. She laughs at her own jokes and has been known to eat her feelings—gummy bears heal all. She’s also an incurable romantic, devouring romance novels into the wee hours of the morning.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow

Please join us in celebrating the release of Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow! 



Title: Sparks Fly by Lauren Runow
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cover Designer: Designed With Grace
Release Date: April 3, 2018 

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Synopsis


Everly wasn’t excited over her impending meeting with the enigmatic Prince Sage. Being one of only four women from whom the Prince gets to choose in marriage was never something she valued. Her goal was to politely and elegantly remove herself from a forced wedding due to long standing traditions. Handsome Prince or not, she won’t marry for anything but love.

Once Sage proceeds to the next candidate, Everly finally feels she can move forward with her life. On her own terms. That is, until she receives a mysterious request, asking her to solve a riddle, taking her on a night she’ll never forget.

A fervent adventure ensues, and attraction builds as the excitement of the night unfolds. Sparks fly in more ways than one just as she finds out who’s stealing her heart.











My Review


I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

It’s time for Sage to get married and prepare take his place as the King of Canterbury. While he thinks that he should be able to marry anyone he like, his father thinks otherwise. He has a list of approved women who can become his bride. Luckily for sage and Everly is one of those women. She is everything that the others on the list are not and 
all it takes is one meeting for Sage to make that realization. Meanwhile, Everly only takes the first meeting to please her mother. She has some preconceived notions as to who Sage is and what will happen if she marries him. 

After he meets Everly, Sage cannot stop thinking about her. Turns out he already "knows" her (you'll get that once your read the book) and wants nothing more than to see her again. Everly tries to avoid another meeting, but Sage enlists the help of his friends to show her that she is wrong about who Sage really is. His plan does work, but then they have to deal with Sage's cranky father, who now doesn't see Everly as a viable candidate. Them trying to prove him wrong was the best part of the book for me. 

Everly and Sage were extremely likable characters and I couldn't help but cheer for them. They were just two people who wanted to do more than the required photo ops and and appearing as though they were helping people. They actually wanted to make a difference in the kingdom and make things better for those less fortunate. This story was something straight out of a Hallmark movie and I really enjoyed it! It was an easy read that I was able to finish in one sitting. 














Lauren Runow is the author of multiple Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When Lauren isn't writing, you'll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and her husband publish. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.

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