#ReleaseDay #promo – The Presence of Grace by Anie Michaels

 

 

 

Title: The Presence of Grace
Series: Love and Loss #2
Author: Anie Michaels
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 18, 2016

 

Blurb
Devon Roberts was familiar with loss. He’d lost his wife and, in a way, he’d lost himself. Moving through life with two kids, doing everything he could to make life good again for his son and daughter, meant romance was the last thing on his mind.

Until he saw her.

Again.

She was the first person to make him feel as though loving someone else wouldn’t be wrong.

Even though he thought his loss was unbearable, he never could have fathomed she might have had more slip through her fingers.

He’d fought before; fought for his family, for his love, and for his life. But her fight, although buried deep and festering within, was a fight he wasn’t sure he had the strength to overcome.

All he knew for sure was that his life was better in the presence of Grace.

 

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Anie Michaels is the author of the Never series, the Privates serial, and stand-alone novels The Space Between Us, Instead of You, and The Absence of Olivia. She started writing her first novel in June 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. Working at home as a full-time writer of books, when she is not pounding on the keyboard she can be found reading, playing with her kids, spending time with her family, and connecting with her close friends. She’s spent her entire life in the Pacific Northwest, lives in Portland, Oregon, and can’t imagine ever being anywhere else… except maybe somewhere tropical.
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#WOTR #Review #TwinsieForTheDay – Order of Fear by Lisa Caviness

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Sometimes fear is all that keeps you alive.

Murder
A senior account, ballet dancer, and future bride, Marissa Nash likes order, and she expects all the pieces of her life to add up. Her bottom line is skewed after she discovers her fiancé has been unfaithful. When Marissa walks in to the unexpected—David dead and her dog, Halo, agitated and restless, she finds her nightmare is only beginning.

Passion
David’s unenthused best man and traumatized former Army doctor, Justin Tanner understands that a wedding means more than a toast and a kiss. His reluctance stems from feelings that run deeper than they should for the bride. But when he finds Marissa cradling his best friend’s lifeless body, can he find a way to suppress his feelings as they uncover David’s secret world?

Evil
The seemingly pointless murder launches Marissa and Justin into a wicked web of lies, delusion and danger at the hands of a powerful and psychotic foe.

Murder, passion, evil—who will survive?

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Review by: Becky

Vivian should be hog tied and bitch slapped… except I think she would like it. If you hate the villain, you know the portrayal was spot on. Damn she was a psycho! I knew there had to be some mole for Justin and Marissa to be attacked at every corner. How that connection was finally shared and the extent of the connection …. holy shit!  Although this is fiction, you know there are people in the world that believe they are the “One”. Souvenirs…super creepy! Even though Justin was to be the best man for Marissa and her fiancé David….that went to the window with David’s murder which happened to beat Marisa to the punch since she was going to break it off. Dumb, greedy, selfish bastard….. Marissa desired (just like every other woman) a man that will respect and treat her right.  Justin did just that. Trying to figure out the remaining connection keeps you turning the pages….then BAM!

Great read Lisa. I look forward to #2.
about the author
As a lifelong reader of an eclectic pool of books from mystery/thrillers, science fiction, contemporary romance, and the classics, Lisa Caviness has never been without a bookmarked novel on the nightstand. Like many writers, she started crafting stories as a child. However, creativity took a back seat to the pursuit of a serious career in pharmaceutical and medical device research. In 2013, Lisa decided to get serious about writing and joined Romance Writers of America. Later, she joined Sisters in Crime. The education she has received has been invaluable but more importantly the support from fellow writers has enriched her in thrilling and unexpected ways.

#WOTR # Review – At Arm’s Length by Amber Nation

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Title: At Arm’s Length
Author: Amber Nation
Genre: Sports Romance Standalone
Release Date: November 10, 2016
Cover Designer: Najla Qamber Designs

Beast:
-a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual.
-an unkind cruel person
-Holden Reed

Football was everything for Holden Reed, through blood, sweat, and tears he lived his life for the game. The spotlight that endlessly followed him due to his fame, was his downfall, especially when he failed to keep his anger in check. Due to his lack of control and explosive bouts of rage, he rightfully earned the nickname, “The Beast.” And with the results of his rogue actions, he heard the one word no professional athlete ever wanted to hear. Suspension.

After what was supposed to be a mandatory time-out to straighten out his ways, he finds himself at the mercy of a beautiful Innkeeper while stuck at a Bed & Breakfast in the backwoods of Colorado.
Dutiful:
-conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty.
-motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm
-Marlee Tate

Once upon a time, Marlee Tate devoted her life to a prestigious PR firm, taking an active role in following her hopes and aspirations. But with one phone call from her family, she was ready to toss her dreams aside without hesitation to be the daughter she felt she needed to be. Now, she’s back at home, forced to work at her family’s livelihood, Tate Manor.

During what was considered to be the worst snowstorm in Colorado history, the treacherous weather sent the abrupt but intriguing stranger crashing into her doorstep.

What will happen when two guarded souls collide together after being hidden away from the outside world? When half-truths come to light and hearts are meaninglessly tossed aside? Will they arise from their stubborn stupor or continue to keep each other at arm’s length?

“The two have major hilarious banter and some yummy chemistry for dang sure too…” – Twinsie Talks

“I have a confession. I took one look at this cover and signed up for this bad boy. And I was not disappointed!!!” – Quinn’s Quippy Quotes

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I received a copy of their book from the author for an honest review.

HI-CHEE-MAMA!! Can we talk about holden? Wait no. can we talk about the quote at the begining of the book and how it sets the tone for the novel? Beauty and the Beast? What girl DOESN’T WANT her own Beast well and a library too but that would be an added bonus!!

Holden AKA The Beast is a jacka$$ who gets away with alot in life. He is able to do and say as he pleases without fear of repercussions because of what a great player and prospect he is. Well the coach is over him and sends Holden away. Holden is not a happy camper when he exile to the beautiful sunny beaches of Hawaii is detoured to the snowy state of Denver. After a crash navigating an incoming storm he wanders in to the B&B that Marlee runs.
Marlee is a good girl. She came home and left her dreams in the big city to take care of her ailing parents. She is not thrilled with her life but she is just kind of living. When he is shocked at the bleeding, grouch who enters her manor she is struck stupid. She cant even speak. The two have major hilarious banter and some yummy chemistry for dang sure too…I mean she is convinced he is a serial killer…..LOL
When the couple are locked up and “hooking up” the world around them essentially stops….when the storm is over and Real Life enters…they are now confronted with the WHAT DO WE DO and more importantly WHO ARE YOU REALLY????

Think about baseball.
That’s the tactic they say to use, right?
When your mind was running rampant with devious sexual thoughts that would make your grandmother blush, and your heart was beating itself into some sort of intense frenzy, you’re supposed to think about baseball.
Baseball. I kept chanting in my head, thinking it’ll automatically turn off the loop of images. I never thought my sexual prowess was this demanding before.

It was the bottom of the ninth inning, you are up at bat. Your fingers squeezing on the rubber grip of the bat as you get into position. The sun is sweltering on your skin, and the helmet doesn’t allow for much air flow especially with your thick locks shoved underneath. Even with the sweat building up inside your batting gloves making your hands slip, you try to grip onto the bat even tighter. You think of your teammates and how disappointed they’ll be if you don’t get this hit, not to mention how disappointed you’d be in yourself.

But like always you tend to overthink things especially the outcome of the situation, and instead of keeping your eye on the ball and your head in the game you freeze. Your muscles lock up tight as your entire body tenses up.
I can’t believe I tensed up.

Nothing but Holden’s lips have been on my mind since last night and thinking about what exactly the extent of what his abilities with said lips would be.

I was a disgrace to the entire female race.

I was certainly a failure to myself.

And if the deep audible breath Holden took before retreating was anything to go by, a disappointment to him as well.

I hated being a disappointment and even more being humiliated which I wouldn’t doubt was the exact emotion Holden was going through at this very moment. I always did what was asked of me without any voiced objections. It made for a rather tame and uneventful life on my part, but it was safe.

So why did I keep going against everything I’ve ever done when I’m with Holden?

And why wasn’t I regretting this entire interaction?

I bent down to retrieve the dish soap from underneath the counter, hyper aware of where Holden was standing with each and every movement.

Thinking of baseball backfired in my face. I didn’t think anything would help calm my nerves and my racing heart.

Why did I have to be so abnormal and freak out with the very thought of a guy’s lips on my skin? I wanted them there, damn it. I wanted his lips on me more than I wanted my next breath, and breathing was very crucial to living.

Could I dare ask him to try it again? Would he find me morally repulsive after my first brush off?

Amber Nation is a stay-at-home mom and wife currently residing in Southern Indiana with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Amber writes Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Romance Comedy novels. She loves hoarding paperback books, shopping, concerts, road trips, and watching her daughters sport it up on the field or in the court. Her personal motto is to always believe in yourself and above all else, be you! 



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#Review – Sinner’s Revenge by @authorkimjones @BerkleyRomance

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The sizzling second book featuring the Sinner’s Creed Motorcycle Club, bikers bent on riding chrome and meting out mayhem…

Shady has spent the last eight years of his life dedicated to the Sinner’s Creed Motorcycle Club. But after losing the man who was both his brother and his best friend, he has a new purpose—to avenge the death of the greatest nomad in Sinner’s Creed history.

His plan is flawless. His mission is simple: seek and destroy. There is no room for distractions—especially a distraction like Diem.

She’s infuriating. Demanding. Complicated. Impossible. And for some reason, Shady can’t stay away. But he only has space in his heart for one love: Sinner’s Creed. And the club always comes first. Always.

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Sinner’s Revenge by Kim Jones
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LOVED IT WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING
5 Freakin’ Shady Stars

So, this is the second installment of The Sinner’s Creed series and oh so damn good! This one is similar, yet way different than the first book. So many plot twists and much emotion that it kept me on the edge of my seat almost the entire time.

Shady is dead set on avenging Dirk and he’ll stop at nothing to do it. His one track mind can’t see anything but dead Death Mob members. That is until he meets Diem. His mind tends to waver a bit, but not enough to detour him from his original plan. He’s mean, he’s lean, and he’s tough as nails. I fell in love with him in Sinner’s Creed and my love for him only grew as I saw the turmoil he lived day in and day out.

Diem was a little harder for me to love. First there’s the name… DIEM… what does it mean? Is it short for something else? Did Kim make this name up? Does she really know someone named Diem? These are questions I’ll be asking Kim the next time I see her! Now, Diem came across as a little brash right from the get go, but once that major plot twist came through I understood more about her and came to love her with all the vigor and zest my body could handle.

The supporting character cast isn’t too large. Rookie and Carrie make the story more interesting just with their presence. Rookie makes Shady’s life seem funny sometimes and Carrie seems to keep Rookie grounded, which intern keeps Shady grounded.

Well.. I’m here to tell you that Kim has yet another excellent read here. The storyline is once again so compelling that I struggled to put it down. The characters are extremely powerful and keep you hanging on every word. The dialogue flows and the pacing is somewhat fast yet keeps you enthralled at all times. Kim creates plenty of tension and throws a huge plot twist at you that when you finally reach the climax you’ll feel at the very least, spent! I loved it!

 

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Kim Jones is a writer with big dreams. Inspired by her personal experience inside the MC life, she’s chosen to write biker romance stories that are authentic—expressing the true meaning of brotherhood and the lifestyle of motorcycle clubs.

In 2013, Kim began her self-publishing journey. Saving Dallas, her first MC series, is based on the life of an influential president who juggles the pressures of the Devil’s Renegades Motorcycle Club, and the search for true love.

Taking the club life and her career a step further, Berkley will be releasing Sinner’s Creed, her second MC series, in March of 2016—an inside look into the life of a 1%er and his sacrifice for what he believes in.

Kim plans to continue to self-publish off her Saving Dallas series, and has signed a two book deal with Penguin-Random House for Sinner’s Creed. She resides in south Mississippi with her husband, Reggie, two dogs, a cat and a donkey.

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#CoverReveal – The Devil’s Spawn by @gemmajames80

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The fourth book in this dark and sinful series now has a cover!

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Blurb:

Kayla Sutton has finally submitted.

And now that Gage has his wife firmly under his control again, he won’t stop until he’s extracted every last independent drop from her being.

As each day passes she learns new ways to accept his dominion. After all, she has a lot to atone for. Flirting with disaster with her ex-lover turned brother-in-law might be forgivable, but it’s not so easily forgotten. And neither is the secret she’s carrying inside her.

If there’s one thing Kayla has learned it’s that skeletons don’t just come out of the closet; they bust through with the power of a locomotive, destroying everything in their path.

For the sake of her unborn child, Kayla must find a way to clear out of the path of destruction even if it means leaving everything behind.

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Gemma James is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of a blend of genres, from new adult suspense to dark erotic romance. She loves to explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and she’s morbidly curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant sex to serial killers. Readers have described her stories as being “not for the faint of heart.”

She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isn’t full of rainbows and kittens, though she likes both. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their four children–three rambunctious UFC/wrestling-loving boys and one girl who steals everyone’s attention.

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Gemma James is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of a blend of genres, from new adult suspense to dark erotic romance. She loves to explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and she’s morbidly curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant sex to serial killers. Readers have described her stories as being “not for the faint of heart.”

She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isn’t full of rainbows and kittens, though she likes both. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their four children–three rambunctious UFC/wrestling-loving boys and one girl who steals everyone’s attention.

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#Promo – Dark Divine by Lia Davis

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Title: Dark Divine
Series: The Divinities #3
Author: Lia Davis
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Release Date: November 9, 2016
Format: Digital/Paperback
Digital ISBN: 978-1-944060-18-3
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-944060-19-0

His darkest secret is revealed while her greatest fear comes to life.

New mother and Divinity, Lydia Rayners, is no stranger to heartache and loss. Her father, husband, and brother were taken from her by the demons, and now they want her son. Lydia will never let that happen, and she is determined to bring them down one by one—by herself if necessary. Her plans are going well until a certain sexy deputy discovers that she’s the rumored demon slayer and is hell-bent on stopping her.
Witch and deputy sheriff, Zach Manus, has run from his past for too long and it’s catching up to him now. He’s determined to keep his dark family secret hidden as he fights for control over his emotions and growing powers. His darker side controlled him once before, and he won’t let it happen again. But the closer he gets to Lydia, the more the darkness threatens to consume him, just as the gorgeous Divinity consumes his thoughts and threatens his resolve.
Zach is powerless to resist her, and while Lydia may understand him like no other, trusting her might unleash a new dark power that could destroy them both and put everyone they love in danger in the process.

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BASTARDS.
The two demons suspiciously lurking around the front of the hospital were up to no good. Lydia was sure of it. That was why she followed them—at a reasonable distance, of course—along the streets on the south bank of the St. Johns River.
Revenge coiled inside her, creating an angry ball of power waiting to be unleashed on the demons. They would not get away with destroying everything she loved. Or hurting any innocents in their paths.
Concern for the humans was the only thing holding her back. Her Divine power may be to heal, but pain from the loss of her family fueled the dark side of her power. The side she hid and had sworn to never use. Well, never use on an innocent. Demons were far from saints.
The hellspawns stopped suddenly. The one on the left, the taller one with shoulder-length blond hair, turned his head to peer behind them as if sensing something. Her. Lydia pressed her back into the cold brick wall and tried to slow her breathing and heart rate.
Warmth grew inside her and spread out to her palms. She kept her hands fisted by her sides, not wanting the demons to see the glow of the fire she’d called just in case the bastards decided to get stupid. She also didn’t want them to see through the shadow spell she’d cast to conceal her presence from them.
After a few moments, one of the demons turned back around, shook his head, and both demons continued walking again. Lydia pulled the fire back a little and waited until the creep brothers rounded the next corner before following again.
There were too many humans around for Lydia to make her move. Even at midnight, downtown Jacksonville was hopping with humans enjoying the cooling fall night air and the array of festivities going on around the Riverwalk.
Pushing off the wall, she moved past a small group of humans and stalked after the demons. As she’d suspected, they headed in the direction of the warehouse their not-so-mighty leader, Demetrius Grayson, used as a cover for his demonic operations.
A few blocks farther, and the hairs on the back of her neck rose as a dark, oil-like residue hung in the air. A low growl from behind her told her it was another demon.
Busted.
She whirled around and thrust her hand out, releasing the fire she’d called earlier. A softball-size fireball hit the demon in the chest. He managed to let out a scream before the flames spread over his body, and he poofed into a pile of ash on the ground.
She turned at the same time one of the other demons crashed into her, sending both of them flying into the brick wall. Pain ripped through her back and head. Reaching out, she placed a palm on the demon’s chest over his heart and called her healer’s gift. The gift she’d been born with and had been able to fully use by the time she was five. Even though her Divine gift was to magically heal, she could also reverse the healing process. In this case, she used it to stop the demon’s heart from beating.
The demon’s eyes widened when he realized what she was doing. He jerked and rolled out of her reach, but the damage was already done. She’d slowed his heart, and the blood flow through his body so much he couldn’t move fast enough. Smiling, she flipped to her back and grabbed his ankle. It was enough contact for her to stop his heart altogether. He fell to the ground with a thud.
The silence of the night caught her off guard. She peered around at the empty alley. “Fuckin’ chickenshit.”
The third demon was nowhere to be seen.
And he’d seen her face.
Damn it!
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Author Bio:
In 2008, Lia Davis ventured into the world of writing and publishing and never looked back. She has published more than twenty books, including the bestselling A Tiger’s Claim, book one in her fan favorite Ashwood Falls series. Her novels feature compassionate yet strong alpha heroes who know how to please their women and her leading ladies are each strong in their own way. No matter what obstacle she throws at them, they come out better in the end.
While writing was initially a way escape from real world drama, Lia now makes her living creating worlds filled with magic, mystery, romance, and adventure so that others can leave real life behind for a few hours at a time.
Lia’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers, but it’s her home and she loves it! Sign up for her newsletter, become a member of her fan club, and follow her on Twitter @NovelsByLia.
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#ReleaseBlitz #Review – Detoured by Love by Michelle Lynn

Title: Detoured by Love
Author: Michelle Lynn
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 10, 2016
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Carly Lincoln is just months away from claiming her overdue promotion. The plush corner office, the view, the prestige is finally within her grasp. She’s worked her entire life to make her dream, her reality. But when an unexpected boulder blocks her perfectly paved path, Carly is forced to reevaluate her goals.Bryant Garrity is just months away from another season. Last year, the star quarterback crumbled to a mere mortal on the games biggest stage. The blood. The sweat. The tears. He’s back and ready to return to his spot among the elite. His sole focus is one last shot at glory. But the detour on the road ahead, might cause him to alter his route.Love isn’t on either of their radars, but Carly and Bryant’s paths are about to collide.

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

This is true love, the ups downs curve balls and what you do when things don’t go the way you plan. You never know where your life will lead you or who it will lead you to. Only question is do you accept it and go with it or do you try to force a path you think is your tomorrow.

Carly Lincoln has been working to climb to the top at her career. Love and family always came second to her job that she loved and always put first. Even gave up her happily ever after at one time to continue to work and travel. Then while traveling for work she meets Bryant Garrity.

Bryant is the quarterback for the Chicago NFL team and is on vacation recovering from a knee injury when he meets Carly. Like Carly Bryant doesn’t have time for relationships only has one thing on his mind his job getting back to 100% and getting a super bowl ring. But meeting Carly may change that. Can he keep her out of the media and keep his life private or will everything they are going through end up on the front page.

I loved Carly and Bryant’s chemistry but I had tears in my eyes finding out Carly’s back story and then when I saw how Bryant supported Carly when her world was changing before her eyes. Carly’s family was amazing from her sisters, mom and nephew god you got to love that kid. I also had a soft spot for Bryant’s friends and teammates especially. My heart went out to Carly and Bryant seeing everything they went through. I absolutely loved the epilogue seeing what they went through and how each family came out on the other side.

Excerpt

His citrusy, musky cologne alerts me to his presence first. Probably some expensive brand that I’ve never heard of, but damn if it’s not like honey to a bear, and I’m the bear.“So, we meet again,” he says, stopping next to me at the end of the plank.

The scent of his cologne intensifies, pouring that honey into buckets.

I glance over, and his eyes are solely on me. That damn grin is splashed on his lips.

“Don’t worry. I left my weapon in the room.”

“And your gray sweatshirt, I see.”

Too bad he replaced it with a nice pair of slacks and a polo shirt. The blue in his shirt only causes his aqua eyes to become more vibrant and alluring.

He leans close to my ear, and my breathing hiccups quickly. “NFL quarterback by day, abductor at night.”

I square my shoulders, turning my eyes directly at him. “I’m sorry, okay? But what did you expect a woman to assume? It was dark, and you were some random guy sitting alone on a beach, trying to hide your face. That bubbling personality of yours wasn’t exactly exuding when I walked by.”

I cross my arms over my chest, and his eyes focus on my pushed up breasts.

“I suppose I see your point.”

“Plus, you’re a big guy, and I think you could have handled me pretty easily,” I add.

That damn smirk grows. “So, the thought of us together crossed your mind, too?”

My face instantly heats. “I meant, you pinning me to the ground.” Once the words leave my mouth, I wish I could grab them back, but he’s too quick.

His eyes flash with excitement, and he widens his stance.

“What?” I ask out of pure annoyance to the fluster this man brings out of me.

“I’m just waiting,” he says with his classic flirtatious tone.

“For what?”

“To hear how you wish last night would have turned out.”

“Ugh. You’re impossible. A typical pro athlete who believes every girl is for your taking.”

“I’m just going along with what you’ve been telling me.”

“Let’s just get through this dinner. Then, you can go to the pool bar and use your charm to pick up a random girl for the night.”

He chuckles that hearty laugh, rolling back on his heels. “You’re one of those then?” He purses his lips and nods, as though he has me all figured out.

“One of who?”

“The girl who acts like she’d never resort to sleeping with a pro athlete.”

“First off, I’m a woman, not a girl.”

My arms clamp tighter together, and again, his vision dips to my breasts.

“My apologies. You’re definitely a woman.” The side of his lips tip up as he glances down once more.

I let my arms fall, and his eyes float back to my eyes.

“I’m not playing a game, Mr. Garrity. I assure you, I don’t want you for a night or ever.”

He steps closer, and my heartbeat speeds up, but I stand my ground, meeting his eyes and trying everything in my power to be unfazed by his nearness.

“Oh, Miss Lincoln, I think you haven’t accepted what you want, but the night’s early.”

 

 

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Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids.  She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write.   With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends.  But after chasing around two kindergarteners all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed. 
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#Review – Stranded with a Billionaire by @_JessicaClare @BerkleyRomance

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The Billionaire Boys Club is a secret society of six men who have vowed success – at any cost. Not all of them are old money, but all of them are incredibly wealthy. They’re just not always as successful when it comes to love…

Billionaire Logan Hawkings needs a vacation.
He’s had a rough time after the death of his father and the betrayal of his fiancée. But with a visit to a recent business acquisition—a private island resort in the Bahamas—he has a chance to mend his broken heart.
When a hurricane blows in, a misplaced passport and a stalled elevator bring Logan together with an unusual woman named Bronte. She’s unlike anyone he’s ever met—down to earth, incredibly sensual, and even quotes Plato.
She also has no clue that he’s rich…

Bronte Dawson, a waitress from the Midwest, is stranded with the hotel’s domineering yet sexy manager Logan. What’s the harm in a little fling when it’s just the two of them, alone in paradise? But after several steamy island nights in Logan’s arms, Bronte’s ready to give her heart—and her body—to the man in charge.

But she soon discovers there’s more to Logan than he’s told her…a billion times more. Now, Bronte’s caught in a whirlwind affair with one of the world’s most powerful men. But can their love endure their differences or will it all just blow over?

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TWINSIE DEB’S REVIEW

Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare
Logan & Bronte
WOW, WHAT A CUTE STORY
4 STARS

Ok, so I read outta order… I read book #2 along time ago, but it really didn’t matter… I think all these books can be read as standalones. This was cute, comical, and sexy. Bronte is so damn adorable and amusing and Logan… what a jerkface, at least in the beginning.

Bronte is a waitress from Kansas City and she’s won a trip to the Bahamas. Well, the trip sucks… her companion is a pain in the ass, the weather is gloomy and rainy, and to top it off, during the island evacuation due to a hurricane she gets trapped in an elevator with a meanie.

Logan is wealthy beyond compare and he’s rude and stuck up to just about anyone beneath his status, which is just about every one! When he gets trapped in an elevator at his new investment resort with a waitress he doesn’t really have a choice but to loosen up and be civil.

The supporting character cast is made up of mostly Logan’s friends who I believe will all have their own books. I know Hunter does cause that’s book #2, Beauty and the Billionaire the first one I’ve read and loved. Oh and I read The Billionaire and the Virgin which is a spin off series and really good also.

This book isn’t dark, but it’s not too light-hearted either. The characters are powerful and the writing style effortless to read. There are plenty of highs and lows to keep you guessing and the climax just right. It was a fun read and I’m going to try to stay reading in order now… no promises!

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This is a pen name for Jill Myles.

Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the ‘naughty parts’ of books first, looks for a dirty joke in just about everything, and thinks to this day that the Little House on the Prairie books should have been steamier.

After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write a few books of her own – stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.

#WOTR #KindleWorlds – St. Helena Vineyard Series: Picture This (Kindle Worlds Novella) by T.M. Cromer

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St. Helena Vineyard Series: Picture This (Kindle Worlds Novella)

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Hope Fiore is happy with her existing life in the small town of St. Helena, CA. Sure, she might be a little lonely, but she doesn’t have time for romance. Even if she did, with the Fiore Curse in play, she recognizes that she doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hades of ever having a successful relationship.

Enter Royce Anderson. A New Yorker with a charming smile and a playboy attitude. After only one day in town, he’s run afoul of the Fiore family and had nothing but bad luck. However, he’s helpless to resist his attraction to Hope.

Hope and Royce embark on a romance, knowing it can only be temporary. Yet, as things heat up and emotions run high, they start to think it might be possible to be the first to overcome love’s curse in the Fiore family’s history.

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I received this book from the author for an honest review.

I love this authors writing.  The banter that her characters always have cracks me up.  Hope and Royce are no different than her other books.

Hope hires her brother’s ex, Ashley to come and model for the family’s winery.  Little does she know her future would also be tagging along.  Royce is Ashley’s modeling agent.  He sees Hope and is infatuated with her sassy attitude and fierce spirit.  Hope sees Royce and is attracted to his mind annnnd hot body!!

The couple have a misunderstanding or three through the course of the novella which cause Royce to be pummeled by people…again the scenes are super funny.  The couple are falling in love but can they make it after the 2 week time limit is up.

I am looking forward to reading Val and Ashley’s book as well because those two are tripping up a great reunion by being stubborn!!

about the author

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.

Visit her website to see what is currently happening in the world of T.M. Cromer:www.tmcromer.com

#Review – Traded by Rebecca Brooke

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I’m a pawn, a piece of chattel, a toy–used and forgotten.

When you’re done with me, you can walk away with no regrets. That’s how my husband sees me. I try to be the best wife possible for him. After all, he took me on when no one else would. Now–he’s in debt and owes more money to the loan shark than we can possibly repay.

But, don’t worry, he’s come up with a solution, it’s just not one I was expecting.

…I’ve been TRADED.

**Content Warning: this book contains adult language, Sexual situations and situations of emotional abuse. Please use caution when reading. This book is meant for 18+ ONLY**

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I listened to this on audio. The narrators were wonderful. I loved the way Honey Scarlett read all of Elena parts and Leeroy Will read all of Ashton’s parts no matter where they fell in the story. I was drawn in by this story and had a hard time turning it off at times.

Elena spends her days trying to please her husband. She never knows what kind mood he is going to be in and what type of punishment she will get. Elena things she is going on a date with her husband as a reward but soon finds out she is being traded to a stranger that her husband owes money to so it will clear a portion of his debt.

Ashton is determined to show Elena that she is so much better than she believes she is. He gives her opportunity to make her decisions and let her real self out. She is learning that she can open up and be herself.

This was dark at times with spousal abuse and with Ashton’s job but I so enjoyed the journey Elena went on to see her open up and grow was phenomenal. To watch Ashton help her was heartwarming. I so enjoyed Meeting Ashton’s family his dad, mom and his brother Miller. I cannot wait to see Miller find a woman that will turn his world inside out. He cracked me up when he would torment Ashton. I cannot wait to see him on the other side of that torment because I can so see Ashton dealing out payback.

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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.

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