Marine Theo Lindemann is home for the holidays, what used to be his favorite time of the year, but this Christmas, Theo is haunted by the death of a fellow Marine.

Tess Vargas has been putting off visiting her mother for as long as she can but she has no escape now that it’s Christmas time.

Tess meets Theo drowning his sorrows at the airport bar and finds herself tasked with getting him on his flight. Upon arrival at their final destination, Theo offers Tess a ride and the pair end up snowed in at Theo’s parents’ house. When Theo’s parents would rather focus on his new ‘girlfriend’ rather than the loss he has suffered, Tess plays along until she realizes who Theo has been mourning.

Both have unfinished business but little do they know that it’s the same task.

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OH LYSSA!!  Yes, I licked Theo and yes he is now MINE!!  You know how super claimy I get…..is claimy even a word?  EH who cares I am pronouncing “Today is Angie and Theo Day.”  FYI I totally imagine Theo James in this story…sorry but yes he is my Theo!!

Alright alright here is why I licked him and he is mine.

Theo is a war vet who has been deployed multiple times to fight overseas.  He has seen many of his buddies die but his recent loss was super close to home.  He is sitting in an airport drowning in his sorrows about visiting his buddy when Tess sits next to him.

Tess is dreading going home for the holidays.  She is not looking forward to the first family Christmas at home.  She is taken by the vet who she is drawn too.  She can’t understand it but wants to help him when he gets home.  She stays and pretends to be his girlfriend but along the way uncovers the biggest secret of them all.

If you haven’t read anything by Lyssa I ask you this, WHY THE HECK NOT??  If you have read her then you know how she can totally mind eff you with her story lines.  She writes a story and then WHAMO you are like “How did I not see that coming?” or “WHAT?  HUH?  OMG NOOOO!!”  Well in typical fashion I was so absorbed in Theo and Tess that when her big bomb hit I was shaking my head like a cartoon character!!

Lyssa Layne is first, and foremost, the proud momma to her precious daughter, AR. In addition to working full-time and being a mommy to AR, she is also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a runner, blogger, and an infertility survivor.

Having watched one too many medical dramas and being inspired by author Rachelle Ayala, who introduced her to the world of indie writing, Lyssa decided to try her hand at writing a romance story. Her attempt turned into the Burning Lovesick series. You can find Lyssa’s own interests throughout her stories although all stories are fictional.

I am a good person.
In fact, I am the best of the best. I am a saint. I made the greatest sacrifice of my life in hopes of forgiveness from my sins. I saw the light and he saved me from the darkness.
I am Nameless.
Does anyone know who I really am?

Dawn and Kristen want to warn you: this is not for the faint of heart! But if gore, violence, and extreme sexual situation are your cup of tea, this is the read for you.

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Dawn Robertson-

Three times best selling author Dawn Robertson was born and raised in Connecticut before relocating to Florida in 2013. The same year first novel, Hers debuted as an Amazon Best Seller. Replicating that success with two additional novels in the following years.

The Indie publishing world has grown to love her raw writing style depicting strong
women in real life situations, topping the charts in erotica, romance, and romance-suspense. Robertson has even insinuated that the female characters in her book mirror her real life. But, that I’ll leave to speculation.

When Dawn Robertson is not writing she is a full-time Real Estate professional in Florida, and mother of three amazing children.

Future projects include: The Huntress, The Hopeless, & The Nameless a three book thriller series with Author Kristen Hope Mazzola.
Ryker: Coming Spring 2017

Kristen Hope Mazzola-

Hi! Thanks for dropping in…
You want to know more about me? Well, let’s see…
I am just an average twenty-something following my dreams. I have a full time “day job” and by night I am an author. I guess you could say that writing is like my super power (I always wanted one of those). I am the lover of wine, sushi, football and the ocean; that is when I am not wrapped up in the literary world.
Please feel free to contact me to chat about my writing, books you think I’d like or just to shoot the, well you know.
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After a tragic accident takes his son and destroys his marriage, Declan Braddock struggles to get his life back on track. Thinking a trip to the Indulgences Resort might be the perfect escape, he flies to Aragon Island for a little rest and relaxation. What he hadn’t counted on was becoming stuck in a tropical paradise with his estranged wife and her new boyfriend.

When Claire Braddock sees her soon-to-be-ex husband glaring at her from across the pool deck, she realizes her dream vacation has turned into a nightmare of epic proportions.

Declan and Claire quickly realize this isn’t just coincidence, but a special “fantasy” their best friend has arranged. Can they overcome the tidal wave of emotions caused by being thrown together again? Or will this tear them further apart, proving love doesn’t conquer all?

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WOW!!  This book…….I love this author for her snarky and sarcastic stories but this book was so different.  The vibe was super serious and heartbreaking.

Declan and Claire have an amazing love story that we read about as the story unfolds.  But something in the past has caused them to be apart…miserable and apart.  The couple are tricked to go on vacation with friends never knowing the other will be there.

We see the longing of each other to be with the one true love but then pirates and new loves get in the way…oh yeah you read that right…PIRATES!!  Ok so yeah, the author still cracks me up in this book like her other stories but like I said the vibe is different.

The emotions are strong in this book.  We want the couple to overcome their past to be together but can you really find peace and forgiveness with yourself enough to forgive the one you love too??? Declan and Claire have a lot to figure out in this island romance.

Job titles she currently holds: Author, Professional Waster-of-Time, Hammock Mounting Safety Instructor, Margarita Mixologist, and Spoiler of Dogs.

On a serious note: Until now, “a jack of all trades, master of none” best described T.M. Yet, through all her career changes, her husband has been a SAINT. He would always gently encourage T.M. to return to her real love – writing. She’s always felt it is important to be true to yourself, and to feed your soul. So, here she goes on this wonderful new adventure. She hopes you’ll join her.

Both Authors are attending Authors

Austin “Shamus” Fletcher – the untamable beast.

Heartbreak with a capital H.

The toned cut of his every muscle to his larger than life attitude, Shamus is the one person I should stay away from.

Why can I not let go even when everything in front of me says run like a bat out of hell?

***Each book in the Ruthless Rebels MC is a new couple, but are best read in order. This is a biker book so please expect violence, foul language, and sexual situations. Do not buy if any of this offends you.***

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Boy did DJ rock my world last book.  I dunno who sweeps a girl off their feet faster and better?  Him or Austin???  Gesh I am going to say Austin/Shamus.  DJ is sorry babe but I think you got sidelined!!!

Andrea and Austin had a love that was insane but true.  When Andrea misunderstands something she hears, she runs for the hills.  Her choices ended up her find herself in a war-torn country wondering what she is doing.  After an accident, she as to come home and she dreads facing HIM.  The boy. Now man, who broke her.  The man who ruined her heart.

Austin, ain’t no shame in his game.  He loved Drea and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.  Then she leaves him and he is a mess.  No one has ever been a right fit for him.  Thanks to the guidance of his MC Brothers, he is going to make this 2^nd chance count.  He IS going to claim his woman.

I loved this story line.  Besides the “will they or wont they get back together” there is the fear of who is trying to hurt Drea.  Shamus will do everything in his power to make his woman safe.  He will not fail her.  When the story is revealed, I was like “Chelsea and Ryan, you beotches are CRAY CRAY to think this stuff up!!”  To all you spoiler wanting people “ aint happening” is my reply.  You just gotta rea this cray for your own dang self!

Chelsea Camaron

USA Today Bestselling Author Chelsea Camaron was born and raised in Coastal North Carolina. She currently resides in Southern Louisiana with her husband and two children but her heart is always Carolina day dreaming.

Chelsea always wanted to be a writer, but like most of us, let fear of the unknown grab a hold of her dream; she realized that if she was going to tell her daughter to go for her dreams, that it was time to follow her own advice.

Chelsea grew up turning wrenches alongside her father, and from that grew her love for old muscle cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, which just so happened to inspired her ‘Daddy’s Girls’ series. Her love for reading has sparked a new love for writing and she currently has a few more projects in the works.

When she is not spending her days writing you can find her playing with her kids, attending car shows, going on motorcycle rides on the back of her husband’s Harley, snuggling down with her new favorite book or watching any movie that Vin Diesel might happen to be in.

She hates being serious and is still a big kid at heart. She is a small town country girl enjoying life and, Chelsea hopes that her readers remember not to take life too seriously and to embrace your inner five year old, because five year olds know how to enjoy the simple things in life and how to always have fun.

Ryan Michele

I’m a mom and a wife who works full time. I have a huge obsession with collecting paperbacks and reading. Becoming an author, wasn’t exactly what I set out to do, it just happened. I needed something to help me get rid of the feeling of being ‘just a mom’ or ‘just a wife’ that was consuming me and writing became that outlet. My book(s) cover some tough issues which are hard for some readers to digest. I am grateful for every single one of you who read my books.

Over the years since a series of catastrophic natural disasters left most of the Earth in ruins, those who survived have returned to a much more primitive way of life. In this harsh world, men fight to protect what remains of humanity while women care for their homes, bear children to rebuild civilization, and obey their husbands or face stern chastisement.

Twenty-year-old Lara has grown used to fending for herself, but when she defies the strict rules of the community she ends up in deep trouble. To avoid banishment, she is informed that she must spend three months as the prisoner of two battle-hardened commanders of the village’s soldiers, during which time she will be required to submit to them in any way they demand.

The commanders intend to ensure that Lara is taught a lesson she will never forget, and soon she is blushing with shame as her bottom is thoroughly punished, both inside and out. Despite her sore backside, however, she finds herself quivering with desire and begging for more when the two handsome, dominant warriors show her all the ways in which a man can enjoy a woman. But when Lara learns of a dire threat to the village, can she convince her men to heed her warnings or will she be forced to take matters into her own hands?

Publisher’s Note: Kept by the Commanders includes spankings, sexual scenes including threesomes, and elements of BDSM. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.

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HOLY MOTHER! This book is super hawt and uber erotic.  If you are looking for some naught filled pages, then this my friends is your lotto winner.  This is a hawt ménage with elements of BDSM and a whole lotta spanking throughout this entire story.

The long *snickers* and the longer *bigger snicker* of it is that the world as we know of it gone.  There are a lot of factions who are not good people and some factions that are good people.  Tye and Rex protect their group of people but are not happy when Lara infiltrates their family/people.  They offer her a deal and she takes it.  This is the deal “Do what we say when we say it and you can stay here and be protected OR Get out and be on your own.”  SO Lara takes the men up on the deal.

Obviously the three start to develop love and mutual respect but the past is still causing issued for the ménage to formally solidify a forever for them.   Lara and the Commanders must learn to rely on each other as well as themselves to make the connection a forever one.

Maria Monroe writes smart and sexy romance. She loves playing Pokemon, drinking wine, and burning things in her back yard.

She’s the author of several romance novels, winner of a Writer’s Digest short story competition, and graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

Author A.E. Via

Title:  Nothing Special V

M/M GAY CONTEMPORARY

Edited by: Tina Adamski

Cover Artist – Jay Aheer

PAGE COUNT – 365

Release Date: December 12, 2016

The boys are back and fiercer than ever!

“We were a unit tonight, moving as one. Even apart, we are deadly, but when combined – we are f**kin’ unstoppable.” ~~ God ~~

Atlanta’s notorious narcotics task force is at it again. They are stronger, bigger, and better than ever. Especially when a city councilman sends RECON Marine, Edwin Steele – who’s been blacklisted from his Oakland department – to join the team. God and Day weren’t recruiting. They have a lot on their plates, like the fact they’re supposed to be getting married soon. They don’t have the time or the patience to integrate a decorated war hero with a slight chip on his shoulder into their well-oiled machine.

A hothead that’s uncontrollable and terrible with authority… but wasn’t that their team motto?

Steele was ready to hang up his shield. He was done fighting with bigoted bastards that couldn’t respect the job. He was good at fighting; he just needed the right team to fight with. When his uncle – City Councilman, Rasmus Steele – shows him a video of God’s team in action, he knows right away, it’s where his nephew belongs in order to restore his faith.

Steele pointed to the driver, a behemoth of a man wielding those massive firearms like a true beast… like a soldier. “And him. Who the hell is he?”

“That’s your new boss. Lieutenant Cashel Godfrey… they call him… God.”

Steele was skeptical about his new placement, but when he meets God’s technology specialist/computer genius, “Tech,” he’s willing to give it his all, and he definitely shows and proves.

Tech is stunning. His sweater vest and khakis, a stark contrast to the blue-jeaned roughnecks he works with. A beautiful sheep amongst the wolves. Steel thinks there’s no way the brilliant man would be interested in a hardhead like him, but Tech has a few badass hidden talents of his own and manages to surprise him… surprise all of them.

This story is a part of a series but can stand alone. It does not end on a cliffhanger and has a HEA. There are no multiple pairings in this novel. 

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A.E. Via is an author in the beautiful gay romance genre and also founder and owner of Via Star Wings Books. Her writing embodies everything from hopelessly romantic to adventure, to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.

When she’s not clicking away at her laptop, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children. Adrienne Via has tons of more stories to tell, but she really would like to hear yours. Via Star Wings Books is currently accepting submissions for established and aspiring LGBTQ authors.

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Tech was getting ready to go over to Syn and Day when one of the homicide detectives burst through their doors wearing a pair of sweats and an APD tank top, his face sweaty and flushed but his eyes as wide as saucers. “Your new guy, the Marine, is sparring with God downstairs!” he yelled, and took off back through the bullpen, a few of the beat officers racing along behind him.

Ruxs and Green were already in motion, taking off like two bats out of hell. Tech was right behind them and he could hear the heavy steps of Syn and Day on his heels.

“Hey, what’s going on?” The captain frowned from the entrance to his office, looking confused at all his officers scattering like rats.

“The Marine’s in the ring with God,” someone yelled.

“Oh hell,” the captain said and joined in the crowd.

Tech’s heart was beating frantically, taking the stairs two at a time, all of them sounding like a cattle stampede. It was no secret around the precinct who their new addition was, a lot of them having seen the footage of him at the fast food robbery, so the thought of him going head to head with the baddest cop in Atlanta, that was something to run and see.

When Tech came through the swinging doors, the first thing he saw was the goddamn crowd. Everyone was down there, even a couple of the officers from booking. What the hell? Then he noticed all the cell phones that were pointed in the direction of the ring, recording. The noise was crazy like they were watching two heavyweight champions. His breath stopped when he saw God shove Steele into the ropes and hammer away at his ribs. Steele tucked his elbows in tight, a look of determination and pain etched on his sweaty face.

“Get outta there, Marine!” a deep voice shouted. “Get off the ropes.”

Tech watched Steele wrap God up in a bear hug to halt his punches. God stumbled back, pushing Steele off him, but to his surprise, Steele came at God with a combination that would’ve made Ali proud.

“Yeah!” The crowd cheered when God stumbled back into the buckle, his big biceps flexing as he tried to defend against Steele’s hits.

Tech swallowed hard. He was amazed and extremely turned on by how fast Steele moved.

God swung a quick left hook, the crowd erupting again when Steele ducked and returned the same level of punishment on God’s ribs. Steele jumped back, meeting God in the center of the ring. Tech didn’t know what round this was, but both of them looked like they’d had the workout of their lives. He’d seen God not even break a sweat in the ring, but large droplets poured off his chest and shoulders while he brought his hands up, squaring off with Steele again. God gave Steele a come-hither sign, telling him he was ready for more.

Steele brought his arms back up and Tech’s mouth watered, taking in Steele’s strong upper body, his broad shoulders and ripped back. His pecs were thick and dripping sweat profusely, making the large tattoo there glisten in the dim lighting. The huge bald eagle clutching the world in his sharp talons with USMC beneath it, done masterfully. But the best part was Steele’s knuckleduster piercing the image, the words Death Before Dishonor wrapped around the blade. Tech’s skin heated and he eased back into the corner to silently keep watching and also hide his reaction.

Grady shouldn’t make my body quiver. He’s my father’s best friend and everywhere.
A misunderstanding taught me one hard lesson in love.
Coming home is supposed to help me clear my head. With Grady around, I can’t turn off my mind or my body.
He’s decided to set me straight on the past and rewrite our future. I’m in more trouble than I ever thought possible.
**This is a short story which contains insta-everything. If you’re not in the mood for a short, fast, hot read, this isn’t the book for you. For the rest of you, enjoy Grady—he’s hot.**

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What the what what??  A Girl falls her for dad’s buddy.  Ok I was a little squeamish but then I was like “Ryan won’t take it THERE to a gross place…..right??” SO I sat on New Year’s Eve and queued it up in my reading day binge…….

So Emma is headed home from school for break.  She is looking forward to just being able to chill out but know she will see Grady.  She has been attracted to him forever but he is daddy’s friend…..

Grady has watched Emma grow up her entire life.  He has watched her go from a gawky teen to a beautiful woman. Should he be lusting after his friend’s daughter?  UHM NO but he can’t stop the growing attraction between them.

If you like insta-love then you prolly are not going to be fan but this is a short story so you gotta expect it.  If you are not a fan of older dude and younger girl or the whole daddy’s best friend story line, again you prolly wanna stay away but if you love Ryan and know she won’t make you feel tooo skeeved out then you will enjoy the short sexy read.

Ryan Michele found her passion in bringing fictional characters to life. She loves being in an imaginative world where anything is possible, and she has a knack for special twists readers don’t see coming.

She writes MC, Contemporary, Erotic, Paranormal, New Adult, Inspirational, and other romance-based genres. Whether it’s bikers, wolf-shifters, mafia, etc., Ryan spends her time making sure her heroes are strong and her heroines match them at every turn.

When she isn’t writing, Ryan is a mom and wife living in rural Illinois and reading by her pond in the warm sun.

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