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#ReleaseDay #Review – Tempting Tanya (book 3) by CC Wood

Title:Tempting Tanya (NSFW, #3)
Release Date: March 20, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Two years ago, the cynical attorney wasn’t interested in
relationships. Tanya only wanted a fling with the sexy British lawyer. Then she
made the mistake of falling in love with him. She was shattered when he left
for a job in New York and decided she learned her lesson. Never again would she
allow herself to be vulnerable.
She moved on and built an impenetrable wall around her wounded heart.
When Jordan returns to Dallas to take a position at the law firm
where she works, he makes it clear that he wants to pick up where they left
off. Tanya refuses, determined to protect herself from more pain.
But Jordan won’t give up so easily. In fact, he plans to use
whatever means necessary to draw Tanya back into his life and his bed. She’s
not the only one who made a mistake two years ago and he will do whatever it
takes to make it right.


 
 


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This is the third book in the NSFW series. It can be read as a stand-alone trust me I have not read the other two books in the series and I was able to follow along just fine. This was also the first CC Wood book I have read. I enjoyed her writing style and even picked up the first book in this series already.

Tanya is a divorce she see how couples fall in love and fall out of love just as quickly. She decided only flings were her thing none of that falling in love was in the cards for her. Until she met Jordan Hawke that was one man that she found herself falling hard for until he crushed her heart and she built her walls once again.

Jordan has returned to Dallas and not only that but is now working for the same firm as Tanya. He is ready to pick things back up where they left off but Tanya is still a little apprehensive still in the fling mode never wanting to let anyone in. Will Jordan be the one to break through her wall or did he do too much damage to her heart?

I loved this second chance romance. Jordan and Tanya had an ease to them and their witty banter was second to none. I also enjoyed seeing Tanya with her friends at lunch, made me want to read the other books more too. This was a fun easy relaxing read. I will be reading more of CC Wood’s work.

A few of my favorite lines:

For years, I’d held the conviction that love never lasted, that things would never work out. But what I really believed was that it would never happen for me.

“I’m afraid I’ll get what I want only to have it taken away later,”

One by one, my friends arrived and I got busy serving wine
and putting out the cheese tray I’d purchased earlier that day.


When Jordan joined us in the living room, my friends fell
silent, everyone but Lucy staring at him. Quickly I introduced everyone.


“Jordan, these are my friends Yancy Stevens, Grier
Carter, and Chelsea Archer. Girls, this is Jordan Hawke.”


They came forward to shake his hand.


“Whatever you’re cooking smells amazing,” Yancy
stated.


Grier was next. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”


“You’re really hot,” Chelsea announced as she
shook his hand.


This time I couldn’t contain my eye roll. Jordan just
laughed.


“Thank you, Chelsea.”


I shot her a dark look as she walked back to her seat on the
sofa.


“What?” she asked defensively.


“You know what you did,” I answered.


She shrugged. “He is hot and he’s probably looked in
the mirror enough to know it.”


“Stop saying he’s hot!”


“Why? It’s the truth.”


Lucy interrupted our juvenile argument before it could get
out of hand. 
“Jordan, I’m putting together a series of portraits for
my next show and I would love it if you would sit for me.”



“See, even Lucy wants to paint him like one of her
French girls,” Chelsea pointed out.


Lucy

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Born and raised in Texas, C.C. Wood writes saucy paranormal
and contemporary romances featuring strong, sassy women and the men that love
them. If you ever meet C.C. in person, keep in mind that many of her characters
are based on people she knows, so anything you say or do is likely to end up in
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A self-professed hermit, C.C. loves to stay home, where she
reads, writes, cooks, and watches TV.  She can usually be
found drinking coffee or wine as she spends time with her hubby, daughter, and
two beagles.
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#Cover and Blurb -​​ ​INFIDELITY WORLD – MANOR by ​ Ted Persinger

 
MANOR

 by Ted Persinger

Releasing: March 23, 2017

Blurb:

In Antebellum Savannah, young Sarah Montague inherits control of a manor and plantation, after her husband is commissioned in the Confederate army and leaves to prosecute the war. She finds herself faced with decisions she never could have imagined. But her troubles multiply when the Union army first burns nearby Atlanta to the ground, then Sherman’s March to the Sea takes them to Savannah. She has to overcome trials she was never prepared for. Her husband fails to return when the city is besieged, and she’s required to quarter a Union general, a man with dark secrets. Left alone, she must find within herself the strength to do what is right.

Manor explores the choices and fortunes Sarah must overcome. Is she strong enough, or will these forces break her? As her new country disintegrates, she must do what is right for her and those she loves. Will she have the strength?

Manor is a novella in the Infidelity Kindle World of Aleatha Romig, and is a prequel to that series.

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#Review – Twisted Bonds by: Brandy L. Rivers

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Isadora Starling is ready to say I do to Toryn Flame. Her parents are finally tying the knot in a double ceremony. This is the first time she’ll be introduced to the fae as the princess of the air and fire realms.

Lines are blurred. Friends and enemies are tied together in surprising ways. The truth becomes murky as more details are uncovered. Danger lurks around every corner as new alliances are formed.

When those she trusts go missing, Isa will have to shore up her courage and dig deep to find the answers before her happily ever after is demolished.

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Brandy has done it again, amazing story, amazing plot, loved the twist, and the fight scenes where does she come up with these.  The way she weaves a story together not only the main characters but the side ones too is astounding.

The bond that Isa and Toryn have is wonderful. They are planning their wedding but they have a certain someone that is determined to toss a monkey or should I say spider wrench in their plans. Before I get into that this is full of med doing what they think is best without including the ones they love and will impact the most in their decisions. So much forgiveness occurs between these chapters not only between Isa and her dad but Jackie and those she thought she would never see again.

I enjoyed the way Jackie and Eddie are weaved into this along with all the other characters. Something big is going to happen cannot help but feel all of this will come into play. The buildup to what is going to happen is agonizing in the beginning.

Let’s talk Kellan and Saressa for a minute. Loved the way Kellan learned to block his mother…after learning this all I could think was EPIC things are going to happen. Kellan I wondered the same thing Yes, mean one why are you being so nice and what do you have planned? Ok that is not exactly what he said but that is what I was thinking.   While on the subject of Saressa OMG the creepy crawlies Saressa’s carries around with her creeped me out just about if not more than Damha does.

If you have not checked out this series What are you waiting for? The strong females Brandy writes are next to none and the battle scenes holly crap where does she come up with these. I was in Aww of the fight with Damha, spider boy, and Isa WOW can she fight. Can I just say I want to see Xander find a mate one that is strong and will keep him on his toes and walking the line. I am so ready for another book in this series.

A few of my favorite lines:

“Ah, but from the moment I laid eyes on you, I was yours to command. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you.”

“You can’t change the past, you can only move forward”

Brandy L Rivers is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is kept busy writing the Others of Seattle, Others of Edenton, Combustible, and the Pine Barrens Pack series.
An avid reader, Brandy has always loved writing. She became serious about it as a stay-at-home-mother. With every story her world of characters expands, pulling her new directions.
Living in rainy Western Washington with her husband and three kids, Brandy is already working on future stories in each of the series, and several other projects.

#Release #Review – Ren: The Monster’s Death Book 4 by Sarah Noffke

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Ren Lewis is the most powerful man in the world and he’s about to prove it. God, Ren believes, has battled him his entire life, trying to use him as a pawn or punish him for his wrong doings. This man, with powers most can’t fathom, has been content to use his skills to help humanity. However, when God makes a move that will carve out Ren’s heart for the rest of his life, he makes the decision to finally outmaneuver the Almighty Creator. Using technology, philosophy, quantum physics, psychology and spirituality, Ren attempts to do something that millions of people throughout history have only dreamed of. Because he’s a strategic man, Ren plans to break God’s laws and be the first human to ever do the unspeakable.
This last installment in the Ren series is the final evolution in a man’s life who thought he never should have been born. Ren’s journey teaches him that not only does he have a heart, but that as powerful as he is, he is nothing without the love in his life. Ren Lewis will gain the power to hack the system to beat God at his own game, but will he be successful or banished to solitude?

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This is the final in the Ren series I am sad to see it end but can I just say the emotional roller coaster in this one was real. I love Ren and his heart, he has me giggling at times and completely wrecked me at others. I enjoyed seeing a new side to Ren. He is on a mission and he will not be stopped. He is still trying to fix the world but also has his own mission going. The bond between Ren and his family is more than amazing. Even though Ren does not believe he can love with the monster that is in him it still finds a way to peek our every now and then.

The moments Ren has with Adailine, Trey and even Lucin was heartfelt and heartbreaking at the same time. The friend and family bonds are strong.

The ending was great but I really would like to see more of Adailine and see Lucin grow and find his power.  So long Ren it was a great run. I do have to ask is this truly the end or is there more to the story?

This deserves waaaay more than 5 stars! Just amazing, wow…speechless. If found myself speechless a lot during this book. I assume that if you are reading this you have followed Ren (if not, you must start now!) Ren has always been a snarky, no nonsense, pain in the rear Brit. But we find out that he is truly miserable. He is about to lose all his marbles and is going against the great creator, God. He is determined to turn things around to make things right for himself and the love of his life. Neither can survive without the other. This story is full of surprises. All about second chances and finding great gifts in the midst of tragedy. Death never fails to deliver but can he change this? Change fate? Ren will show you exactly how many layers he has and the pure strength that he has to go the distance for all his loved ones. If you haven’t fallen in love with Ren yet, this will surely change your mind. Sarah Noffke has a way with words. She knows exactly how to entertain me but twist my heart around and make it hard to talk for a while 🙂 I was on the edge of my seat constantly trying to figure out the next move. The Ren series is extremely awesome and very unique (haha! Sarah I hope you caught that – Ren thinks that this is simply a waste of words). This is one of my favorite series of all time. But wait til the end….I think there will be a surprise!

Sarah Noffke writes YA and NA sci-fi fantasy and is the author of the Lucidites, Reverians, Ren and Vagabond Circus series. She holds a Masters of Management and teaches college business courses. Most of her students have no idea that she toils away her hours crafting fictional characters. Noffke’s books are top rated and best-sellers on Kindle. Currently, she has eleven novels published. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish and Italian.

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#Review – Elemental Runes by: Rebecca Brooke

Elemental Runes (The Folstad Prophecies Book 2) by [Brooke, Rebecca]

While secretly protecting the king’s daughter, Jocelyn Marske left her realm to learn more about her powers. She accepted the sacrifices she was making, including finding the one man destined to be hers.

With her powers no longer a secret, Jocelyn’s not sure there is a place for her in this world. Until the day Gunnar steps into her life and for one brief moment she has everything she wants. But things aren’t as easy as they seem…

Jocelyn and Gunnar have no idea what awaits them. A secret they never expected. One that can kill them or make them stronger.

With the rebels hunting them at every turn, will Gunnar and Jocelyn realize that the need each other more now than ever?

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This is the second book in the series.  I did not read the first book in this series and could be why I found it slow at the start but once it started going I was hooked. I found the characters fascinating and loved that they were all a strong unit ready to back each other whenever needed.

Jocelyn was sent to Earth to protect her best friend and knew she was probably giving finding her Elske in the process.  That is until the king sends a new teacher for her friend. However, can she find happiness and love when all heck is breaking lose around them and rebels are hot on their heels.

I love Joselyn and Gunnar’s chemistry. The twists that were tossed in were great I wondered if they could overcome that little one.  I liked that both Joselyn and Gunnar had a vulnerable side and even though they were strong together.  I enjoyed this story and will be picking up the first book in the near future.

Rebecca a New Jersey native has had a passion for reading all of her life. No matter the genre, turning her dreams into stories for her readers to treasure is more than she could ask for. She lives with her family wishing every day could be spent in the summer sun.

#Review – The Keeper Unites the Alphas (Keeper of Wolves, #3) by Red Phoenix

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From the author of the award-winning, bestselling Brie series comes a romantic tale of duty, love and betrayal in the mystical world of werewolves that will surprise and excite you.

Keeper of the Wolves #3

A white flower with an arrow through its center—Bram’s message to Layla of the West, the respected Keeper of Wolves.

So begins the next season of Layla’s journey. The four Alphas are determined to protect their beloved Keeper, but the dark leader of the rival clan will stop at nothing to claim Layla once she’s captured. Can her four devoted Alphas rescue Layla from the clutches of the diabolical leader, and protect the precious gift she holds within?

(18+) For Mature Audiences Only

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I love shifters and this is one series that I am enjoying. The story line and plot is unique and wonderfully written. I like the alpha’s and their unique dynamic. I wasn’t sure in the beginning of the series how I felt about Valen or if I though he would be a perfect Alpha let alone a mate for Layla but WOW has he changed my mind over the course of the series.

The way the Alpha’s united to protect Layla, show their concern and not giving up on her was heartwarming. The heart and determination Layla shows when she is captured by a rival clan is beyond what I expected she could handle or due but she is strong willed and deserving of her status.

Do not let the size of this book concern you because this is full of suspense, sexy scenes, and the wonderful bond of love between the alpha’s and their keeper will keep you turning the pages.  I cannot wait for more of this series. As always Red Phoenix has a true talent of taking me on wonderful journeys.

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#Review – Right Now (Nicki Sosebee, #4) by Jade C. Jamison

Right Now (Nicki Sosebee Series Book 4) (A Nicki Sosebee Novel) by [Jamison, Jade C.]

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Nicki is becoming a better reporter, so much so that her boss Neal leans on her more and more to get the good stuff. So when a rash of robberies hits the downtown Winchester area, Nicki is reporting the damage…and probably getting a little too close for the bad guys’ comfort. As if that weren’t enough, Nicki finds herself in a full-fledged love triangle between Jesse and Sean…and she can’t bear to choose between them.

Nicki Sosebee is a strong woman who’s not afraid to go after what she wants, whether it’s a man or a story. She’s tough and her mouth shows it. She’s a free spirit and feels no need to apologize for who she is or what she believes in. RIGHT NOW is #4 in the Nicki Sosebee series.

Warning: Not for the faint of heart! This book contains explicit sex and naughty language. Proceed with caution…if you dare.

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I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Oh my goodness this series is so addictive between waiting to find out what Nicki’s next assignment will be and what obstacles she will have to overcome and figuring out this love triangle between her, Jessie and Sean I am HOOKED!

Jessie and Nicki have broken up now Nicki is trying to get her mind off Jessie as well as Sean. She finds it hard to resist Matt the 18 year old busboy. Matt makes Nicki feel young again taking her mind off her 30th birthday, Jessie and Sean.  She also received her next assignment the town has been seeing several stores being broken into but not much being stolen.

I know who I want Nicki with but I loved the ending of this one. The twist was just great. I need to start the next one to see where Nicki leads me next.

about the author

Jade C. Jamison was born and raised in Colorado and has decided she likes it enough to stay forever. Jade’s day job is teaching Creative Writing, but teaching doesn’t stop her from doing a little writing herself.

Unfortunately, there’s no one genre that quite fits her writing. Her work has been labeled romance, erotica, suspense, and women’s fiction, and the latter is probably the safest and closest description. But you’ll see that her writing doesn’t quite fit any of those genres.

You’ll have to discover Jade’s writing for yourself to decide if you like it.

#Review – No Place To Hide (Nicki Sosebee, #3) by Jade C. Jamison

No Place to Hide (Nicki Sosebee Series Book 3) (A Nicki Sosebee Novel) by [Jamison, Jade C.]

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The hottest Nicki book yet!

The Winchester Tribune publishes an article warning the women of Winchester that there is a sexual predator on the loose in the streets of the town they once thought was safe. Danger doesn’t stop Nicki, though, and it’s not till it’s too late that she discovers the criminal in the place she least suspects. And there’s no one who can save her this time. Meanwhile, she decides that her new love interest Jesse might be worth more of her time…but he’s not making it easy.

Warning: Not for the faint of heart! This book contains explicit sex and naughty language. Proceed with caution…if you dare.

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I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

What’s a girl to do she has been in love with her best friend for years but he has stuck her in the “friend zone.” Now she is starting to notice his best friend and see him as something more. Will he be the one that makes her forget about the one she loves?

So in the past books I was day dreaming and drooling all over Sean but Jessie stepped up his game and is giving Sean a run for his money in the BBF department. I can see Jade is going to keep me bouncing from guy to guy in this series.

This is about Jessie and Vicki relationship but that is not all. There is a rapist on the streets of this quiet town. There is suspense and twist in this one. I enjoyed Nicki and Jessie’s time together he really cares for her and is afraid she will break his heart. He is caring and concerned for her and her safety as always the first one there in time of trouble.  Now Sean made me so angry with him this time around. He was an A$$ didn’t realize what he had until it was gone tried to make a play for it just to see if he could get it even if he didn’t know if he really wanted it. UGH what game are you playing you don’t want it but you try to make it so no one else can either.

I need to start book four ASAP I need to find out what happens in the next Nicki assignment and with her and Jessie.

about the author

Jade C. Jamison was born and raised in Colorado and has decided she likes it enough to stay forever. Jade’s day job is teaching Creative Writing, but teaching doesn’t stop her from doing a little writing herself.

Unfortunately, there’s no one genre that quite fits her writing. Her work has been labeled romance, erotica, suspense, and women’s fiction, and the latter is probably the safest and closest description. But you’ll see that her writing doesn’t quite fit any of those genres.

You’ll have to discover Jade’s writing for yourself to decide if you like it.

#WOTR #Review – Blaze (The Protectors #10) by Teresa Gabelman

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Haunted by a past he’s struggling to forget, Blaze once again finds himself a VC Warrior—something he swore would never happen. Confident he could easily walk away again, his connection to a certain redhead makes that decision harder than he imagined.

Trying to fit into the Warrior world, Katrina holds a secret that could ruin the new life she is fighting to fit into. And having feelings for a certain Warrior does not make things any easier.

As Blaze’s past catches up to him and Katrina’s secret is exposed, they discover a deep bond that neither can fight. It soon becomes clear that a past can be put to rest, but secrets can be deadly.

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Teresa and this Protector series keep getting better and better. Jax is my all-time favorite but Blaze came in and I now have a special place for him. He has intrigued me since our first meeting. I wanted to get to know him better and find out his story.

Blaze has been a loner for so long that now he finds himself dealing with being a VC Warrior and wanted to protect a spit fire red head. Neither thing he is used to. He is also trying to forget his past but his past will not let him go and is causing havoc on those in the VC family.

Katrina is trying to fit in at the training compound but with her past and secrets she holds could bring her world and that of other crumbling down.

The passion and heat between Blaze and Katrina is like an erupting volcano. The twists and suspense had me hanging on trying to figure out what would happen next and when it would happen. Teresa did a fabulous job keeping me planted and wanting to know more, how things were going to go and when were they going to happen. Talk about emotional. I’m telling you Steve is going to do big things in the future he will never lose that comic relief throughout. The bets never change with these guys but when bets and money start flying you never know what’s gonna go.  Oh and never underestimate a woman especially one that can play poker, the Warriors learned that lesson. They learned they don’t always have the right answers or ways of doing things sometimes they have to take advice from others.

This series gets better and better when you read the last page you want more and even want to start the series over again just to be able to see all the Warriors and their woman.

Teresa Gabelman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ‘Protectors Series’, Lee County Wolves Series and Rodeo Romance (Contemporary). When not writing about alpha vampires, sexy shifters, hot cowboys and the women who drive them crazy she can be found on a lake with a fishing pole/Kindle, at a MMA event or spending a fun evening with family.

Being a full-time writer has allowed Teresa to connect more with readers which is what she loves most about writing. If you find the time she would love to hear from you!

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Email: tgabelman@live.com

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#Review #TwinsieForTheDayBecky – Indebted Epilogue (Indebted #6.5) by Pepper Winters

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New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today Bestselling Dark Romance Series.

INDEBTED EPILOGUE is a bonus book to be read after:
Debt Inheritance
First Debt
Second Debt
Third Debt
Fourth Debt
Final Debt

“Life after death…love after debts…is it possible after so much pain?”

No information will be given so no spoilers are slipped, but if you enjoyed the Indebted Series, you’ll want to read this final edition.

 

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I was so glad that Pepper wrote the Epilogue.  Being able to see the future was a true ending to the Jethro and Nila saga.
I have read the entire series.  Although the darkness of the actions of many of the Hawks to the Weavers up to and including the final debt was horrible, having the sensitive and caring actions and love between Jethro and Nila and the love between Jethro and a couple siblings was beautiful.  Reading how their love blossomed and grew stronger, and the strength of them to survive and be together was trumps the darkness.

 

 

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestseller.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.

Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.

Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in 2016.

Her books include:
Monsters in the Dark Trilogy
Indebted Series
Destroyed
Unseen Messages
Pure Corruption Duology
Dollar Series

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