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#Review – When I’m With You (Hope Town #3) by Harper Sloan

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Nate:

It’s nearly impossible to be surrounded by love but not understand it. My parents, my sister, and just about everyone around us has no trouble accepting that love. To give your trust to someone else and believe they would die before hurting you. I’ve witnessed it—I’ve seen the power of it—but I’ve also seen the pain. Because for me, I’ve only loved someone I could never have, and my biggest fear is that by giving her my love, all I would do is ruin her. I should have tried harder, but I’m not sure I can because I only feel complete when I’m with her.

Emberlyn:

The only time I feel like I belong is when he’s near. His infectious smile warms me straight to my bones. Any insecurities I have vanish with just a wink from him. A sliver of his attention makes me feel invincible. But all it took was one drunken night of truths for me to lose everything I had begun to crave. Now, I’m not sure how to move on because I only feel complete when I’m with him.

He said I was too young. I said he was perfect. He said our families wouldn’t understand. I said we could weather any storm. He said he would ruin me. And he was right.

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I have enjoyed this series as much as the Corps series and probably a little more because of the fact we get to see the guys dealing with the issues of their kids. This is one of my favorite Hope Town stories mainly because I get to see my favorite male Maddox deal with his daughter relationship and not just a relationship with anyone but with Nate Reid, son of Axel.

Emberlyn has always known Nate was her one and only but trying to tell that to Nate was the difficult part. The age difference and the fact she was Maddox’s daughter had Nate running when Emberlyn opened her heart up to him and he crushed it to little pieces. When he finally realized what she meant to him and how right she was he was determined to show her he would never hurt her again. He was on a mission to win her trust and heart back.

This was a good one to listen to on audio the narrators did a good job and I liked the duel narration. The story line was great and flowed well the chemistry between Nate and Emberlyn was off the charts. Being able to see all the families was amazing too. I so enjoyed seeing them all it’s like being at a family reunion and seeing everyone growing up and maturing seeing the families expanding. If you have not read the Corps series start there you will not be sorry. These families are amazing they will become a part of you, grow on you, and you will want to keep up with them. I know I sure do. I cannot wait for more of the kids.

about the author

Harper Sloan

Harper is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestselling author residing in Georgia with her husband and three daughters. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books, hibachi, tattoos and Game of Thrones. When she isn’t writing you can almost always find her with a book in hand.

#CoverReveal – House Rules by Rebecca Brooke

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Series: Traded #2
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
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I stuck my dick in a different woman every night.
They lined up, pawing at me. All of them wanting to be part of the bad boy prestige that was Miller Hawes.
Then they flipped the river…
And she was mine. Sexy, compelling and the first woman who didn’t fall at my feet. Why can’t I get her out of my head?
I need to focus on taking over the family business. Except all my attention is on one thing and one thing only.
Tess.
Rebecca Brooke
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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#Review – Nitro’s Torment by Nina Levine

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The Sydney Storm MC are back and war is coming.

Nitro’s Torment takes the Storm MC to a new level. Dark, gritty and fast-paced, this book is an adrenaline ride right to the very last page.

Tatum Lee is a pain in my ass.
She’s stubborn, full of attitude, and she doesn’t like to do what she’s told.
And yet, at a time when I should be focusing on the war my club is at, she consumes my mind because she’s also fearless and fierce, and I’ve never met a woman like her.

The thing about war, though, is the minute you let your focus drop, your enemy rises up and attacks. And sometimes they bring you to your knees in ways you never imagined.

The other thing about war? You learn just what you’re capable of doing to protect those you love.

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

This is a fast pace story that grabbed me from the get go and had me hanging on from the opening scenes. There is violence, grit, and so much emotion that went from dark places to making my heart go pitter patter and I even found myself cracking up at times.

Nitro and Tatum both have dark demons they are fighting to keep hidden. Nitro is not only loyal to his club but also to his family. He will protect and avenge anyone of them he is not a man that should be crossed he will not back down or give in. Tatum is feisty strong willed and doesn’t back down to anyone,. She is on a mission seeking revenge for her brother only to realize she is in over her head when Nitro happens to save her. I love Tatum no matter how scared she is she never shows it and still stands up for herself no matter who she is face to face with.

The relationship Tatum has with her cousin/BFF is the best every girl needs a woman like her in their life. Watching Tatum when she was around the club families was amazing the way she jumped in and helped out when needed. The thing that made me fall for Tatum was how she was with Nitro’s family. I enjoyed seeing the other side of Nitro when he was around his family and Tatum. Just when things were going good Nitro’s past comes back and threatens to destroy not only Nitros family and relationship but also his relationship with his brothers. Will he be able to fight his demons and save all three or will he loose this battle.

I am enjoying this series and cannot wait for more of these guys. The angst of what the club is going through I need to know more and I need to know more about these sexy bikers.

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ESCAPE WITH AN ALPHA

USA Today Bestselling Author Nina Levine is an Aussie author who writes alphas with a side of dirty and sassy women who don’t hand their hearts over easily.

When she isn’t creating with words, she loves to create with paint and paper. Often though, she can be found curled up with a good book and some chocolate.

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#WOTR #Review – Visibly Broken by: Chelsea Camaron and MJ Fields

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In a powerful, smoldering novel from the bestselling authors of the Caldwell Brothers series (“Bad boy heroes to die for!”—Tracy Wolff), two tortured souls team up to overcome the past, finding the courage to heal . . . and to love.

Jason “Cobra” Stanley was born to fight. With a father like his, he had to toughen up just to survive. Now Cobra tries to take out all of his frustration, all of his anger, and all of his pain in the MMA cage. But after he receives one too many hits to the head during a match with Jagger Caldwell, the cycle of violence comes to a screeching halt. Cobra wakes up in the hospital, under the care of a nurse whose blond hair shines like a halo—and whose pure heart touches him on the deepest level.

Lorraine Bosch is a fighter too. Having escaped from her own controlling father, she prides herself on remaining professional, despite the chaos of the ER. But Cobra is the ultimate distraction. Lorraine knows she should run away screaming from his rippling muscles and shattered psyche. And yet how can she deny this broken man a second chance—especially since she knows exactly what he’s been through? Lorraine’s used to playing guardian angel. Now it’s her turn to find heaven in Cobra’s arms.

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What can I say I did not like Cobra after reading Jagger’s book! Don’t get me wrong I wanted to know his story but never expected I would like or understand him by the end. Oh Boy was I wrong not only did l like him I actually loved him by the end.

Jason “Cobra” Stanley has a dark side and the only way he can keep it in check is to fight. Until he is blindsided during a match and finds himself in the hospital where a nurse with a set of blue eyes has crept into his soul and he cannot shake. He is determined to protect her from her nightmares.

Lorraine, Lo, Bosch had the perfect life until one night it was all taken away. She held secrets that tormented her. She was moving day to day not living just existing until Jason came in and changed things for her. Can the two of them together help the other overcome their pasts and make each other a better person or will their dark sides prove too much for the other.

I loved the chemistry between Jason and Lo. They pushed each other enough to make things interesting but the lust and love they had for another was sensational. The things they have to over come can make or break them. To hear Lo’s story was heart breaking. To learn Jason’s story was eye opening and I had more understanding of why he was the way he was. To watch these tow try to make a new life, begin again, was heartwarming. Jason believing Lo was his angel sent to save him, because there is no good in him but little does he know he is just as much Lo’s angel sent to save her. However, it will only work if they can each overcome their pasts and if their pasts don’t come back to break them both.

This was a wonderful story of taking a character that I so disliked in a previous story and giving him a chance to tell his story. Proving once again never judge a book by its cover you have to jump in and find out the true story.  Sometimes you are right on your initial thought but sometimes you find something you never thought would be there. Thank you Chelsea Camaron and MJ Fields for telling Cobra and Lo’s story. Although heartbreaking as it was it was well worth the read.

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I am at a loss for words.  Jason/Cobra’s book has me speechless. I loved Cobra in Jagger’s book.  I mean we aren’t supposed to love him because he is going after a Caldwell woman but my heart ached for him.  He has all the good qualities but Missy, his girlfriend, brought out his darkness.  When I found out Cobra was getting a book, my heart went nuts!

Jason has been through it all.  He finally breaks it up with his toxic “better half” Missy and is going to start over.  In the course of starting fresh he meets his “angel” AKA Lorraine or Lo.  Little does he know,  his angel has a whole lotta crazy of her own to deal with.

Lo is living in isolation.  She wants to find out who murdered her family and with the help of Heidi or Hi, her twin, she goes after the suspects she believes are responsible.  When Jason barges into her life she falls.  She can’t believe someone got past her defenses and sees HER…Lo…he isn’t falling all over Heidi.  That is what always happens.  Lo is the wallflower and Hi is the girl everyone loves and wants to be.

Lo’s story of loss is terrible and the fact that it doesn’t scare Jason is amazing to me.  But when Jason lays all of his cards on the table Lo isn’t running for the hills either.  She totally embraces him and his flaws or his “inner monster”.  In traditional style, Jason says the right things at the right time and my heart was a pile of gushy goo….sigh….perfect man I tell ya.  The story line of Lo’s family disaster was a  great one.  I mean we are so focused and when it all comes crashing down around Jason and Lo….ahhhh my heart!!!

The epilogue was PERFECT.  I loved every second of it but I gotta tell ya, I would have loved to have Mouse and Lo meet up to share the end of her and Jason’s HEA.

about the author

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.

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MJ FIELDS

USA Today Bestselling author MJ FIELDS grew up on a farm surrounded by her extended family. She attributes her ability to write a realistic male character to the fact that she had a large amount of male influences in her life… that and the dirty joke books she would steal from her uncles or the farms hired help and run away laughing while they chased her yelling obscenities trying to get her to return the books before her God fearing mother found out and spanked her butt with a flyswatter.

No she wasn’t physically abused, she very openly admits that she deserved every imprint left on her ass from the flyswatter. (Could this be why she loves tattoos? Maybe.) After each spanking she would run away, usually through the fields and down to the falls where she would laugh because it really didn’t hurt, while she read the book she had stolen and stashed when no one was looking.

When she wasn’t misbehaving she was working side by side with her male family members learning what hard work, loyalty, and dedication was all about, spending time with her grandmothers who taught her all about love and blind faith, or dancing and singing in the kitchen with her four siblings while her mother gave them all a childhood filled with love and encouragement to use their imagination and follow their dreams.

Her love of writing was in full swing by age eight. Together with her cousins, she wrote a ‘newspaper’ that they sold for ten cents to family members.
Her school years were spent hanging in the principal’s office or a shit list somewhere. Weekends she could be found spending time with her family or hanging out with more males than females, in the fields with tailgates down and a bonfire burning while music played loudly in the background. Some of those times ‘allegedly’ had alcohol involvement, she will neither confirm nor deny.

As an adult she self-published her first New Adult romance in January 2013. Today she has completed six self-published series. The Love series, The Wrapped series, The Burning Souls series, The Norfolk series, The Men of Steel series, and The Ties of Steel series. She also just released a book she wrote with five, yes five, other authors. It is her darkest book to date. The Original Sin is available now.

MJ has been told by several readers that they had never read a book that involved a Prince Albert piercing and although she cannot claim the title, it is said she may possibly be “The Pioneer of the Pierced Penis”, in the New Adult book world, of course. (Naughty naughty.)

MJ is a hybrid author who loves her readers and tries her best to write as much as she can for them. She believes she has the best reader’s crew in the entire world (many of us agree. Forever Steel baby). She publishes an Indie book almost every month. She is also signed with a traditional publisher, Loveswept, Penguin Random House, for her co-written series The Caldwell Brothers with Chelsea Camaron. Hendrix and Morrison, are available now. The third in the series, will be released on April 12 , 2016.

Her next Indie series is Rockers of Steel. Book one, Memphis Black and book two Finn Beckett are now available. River James is coming January 3oth, 2016. Each can be read as a stand-alone, but really who doesn’t want MORE STEEL!

There is always something new in the works and she has stories to write for her readers for years to come. Her alpha male characters are some of the best in the industry, but remember before they fall many of them can be considered crude, rude, pierced, and tattooed. (Just the way we like them!)

If you are offended by the ‘F’ word she advises you either take a pass on her books or pull up your big girl thong, sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the ride. If you can’t handle the heat you should stay out of the … well the Steel and Sin book worlds anyways. If heat is all you’re looking for she insists you be warned the heat will draw you in, but the heart, depth, and emotion in the books will keep you

#NewRelease – Nitro’s Torment by Nina Levine

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Tatum Lee is a pain in my ass.
She’s stubborn, full of attitude, and she doesn’t like to do what she’s told.
And yet, at a time when I should be focusing on the war my club is at, she consumes my mind because she’s also fearless and fierce, and I’ve never met a woman like her.

The thing about war, though, is the minute you let your focus drop, your enemy rises up and attacks. And sometimes they bring you to your knees in ways you never imagined.

The other thing about war? You learn just what you’re capable of doing to protect those you love.

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I sat next to him. I wasn’t sure why except that for the first time since I’d met him, he seemed like he needed someone. Even if it was just to sit with him. I stole a glance at his face. It was hard to find skin under all the dried blood. “I take it the other guy lost.”

He held my gaze for a long time before answering me. God, how I wondered what thoughts ran through Nitro’s mind. It felt like he either ran from them or got lost in them, but I wasn’t convinced he was often comfortable with them. Something we had in common. “That depends on your definition of winning.”

I didn’t need him to spell it out for me. And I didn’t push him for more. Instead, I walked into the bathroom. Locating a clean washer in the drawer, I wet it and walked back out to him. Standing in between his legs, I began the task of cleaning up his face.

This was something I knew well. My brother had often turned up on my doorstep in this state. Caring for him had always been my responsibility. How could it not be when his journey in life had been dictated by my own?

Nitro hissed when I accidentally pressed too hard on his cheek. His hand landed on mine and he halted my progress. “I can do this myself.”

I pulled my hand away from his face. “Yeah, you can, but I’m doing it, so just let me.”

“Always arguing with me,” he murmured, allowing me to go on.

I worked in silence and when I’d cleaned the blood from his face, I said, “I’m going to get some ice for your face. Wait here.”

I hurried down to the bar because I figured he had work to get back to and no time to waste. Kree loaded me up with ice and a towel to wrap it in. When I arrived back in his room, he was in the shower. He didn’t take longer than a few minutes and when he exited the bathroom wearing only a towel around his waist, I sucked in a breath at the magnificence of his body.

Nitro was a powerhouse of hard muscle that went hand-in-hand with his fearless warrior instincts. Standing before me, almost naked, his masculinity caught me off guard and a rush of desire hit me. My thoughts stalled and I momentarily forgot what I was doing. All I could focus on was the throbbing need deep in my core. A new hum filled my entire being, unlike anything I’d ever felt before.

Damn.

Shit.

No.

“You got ice?” His deep voice snapped me from my hypnosis.

“Ah… yeah,” I mumbled, shoving the towel with the ice in it at him, almost dropping it as I did so.

He frowned, his eyes searching mine. “You good, Vegas?”

Fuck, no, I wasn’t.

I was fucked.

Completely.

I nodded, swallowing hard. “I’m good.”

I was so far from good.

I wanted something I didn’t want to want.

I wanted him.

How the hell did my world turn in such a short space of time? What the fuck triggered that? Because whatever it was, I needed to un-trigger it.

He took the ice from me and turned to head back into the bathroom, grabbing clothes on the way. I was helpless to do anything but watch him walk away. My eyes stayed glued to the powerful muscles that built his back. And that ass. God, that ass. Even covered in a towel it was hard not to stare at.

I was so engrossed in his back and ass that he caught me off guard again when he dropped the towel and dressed without closing the bathroom door.

Fuck it, I was out. I yanked the bedroom door open and left as fast as I could. I needed to find a quiet corner and gather my thoughts. I needed to wipe everything that had just happened from my memory. Somehow, though, I suspected Nitro was not a man to ever be wiped from a woman’s memory.

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A biker torn between loyalty to his club and love for his woman.

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Evie Bishop has always loved Kick but she’s done. Even though they’ve loved each other through both happiness and heartbreak, she believes their chance to be together has long passed.

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I’ve been writing since I was twelve. Weaving words together has always been a form of therapy for me especially during my harder times. These days I’m proud that my words help others just as much as they help me.

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#WOTR #Review – Claiming His Need (Feral Breed Motorcycle Club #2) by Ellis Leigh

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He waited four hundred years for her…
She only ever wanted to find her mate…
Their time has come.

Gates is a legend among his fellow wolf shifters. For more than four centuries, he’s lived without a mate, something nearly unheard of in his breed. He’s spent that time mastering the art of the kill, becoming a lethal weapon for the Feral Breed Motorcycle Club, and earning a reputation as the Gatekeeper.

Kaija Wariksen grew up as the Valkoisus pack princess. The Alpha’s only daughter and a powerful Omega shewolf, Kaija’s beauty and place within the pack hierarchy makes her the focus of desire for many of the unmated males, especially one she’s desperate to stay away from. She’d rather wait for her fated mate than be just another bed warmer for a man with more attitude than brains.

But when a territory dispute turns into a kidnapping, Gates and his Feral Breed brothers are called to assist the Valkoisus pack in a rescue operation. Gates soon discovers there’s more in store for him than a fight. He finds his mate in the Alpha’s daughter, a woman targeted by a mystery sect kidnapping Omega shifters. To keep the Valkoisus pack safe, the Feral Breed must put Kaija in danger, risking the only thing Gates has ever needed, and igniting a rage that could destroy the entire wolf shifter population.

Full-length novel – adult content featuring a rough-and-tumble wolf shifter, a brave BBW, and some naughty time spent outdoors.

 

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This series is getting better as I go. Gates has waited four hundred years to find his mate and has all but given up.  Now he finds himself following a leader he is not too pleased with. Gates and the Feral Breed is called upon to help with a territory dispute which turns into a kidnapping retrieval. As Gates and the guys are getting the females back Gates realizes one of them is his mate. Kaija is the omega and is wanted by a rogue collector. Only he has to get past her family, her mate the gatekeeper and his brothers.

The sexual tension between Gates and Kaija was scorching. There was action, suspense and romance. The customs were an interesting concept. Now that Gates and Kaija found each other will their bond be enough to keep them together? Does Gates stay with Kaija, does Kaija leave with Gates or will they continue on their separate paths.  I cannot get enough of this series I need to know more of the Feral Breed.

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Ellis Leigh

A storyteller from the time she could talk, USA Today bestselling author Ellis grew up among family legends of hauntings, psychics, and love spanning decades. Those stories didn’t always have the happiest of endings, so they inspired her to write about real life, real love, and the difficulties therein. From farmers to werewolves, store clerks to witches—if there’s love to be found, she’ll write about it. Ellis lives in the Chicago area with her husband, daughters, and two tiny fish that take up way too much of her time.

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#WOTR #Review – Claiming His Fate (Feral Breed Motorcycle Club #1) by Ellis Leigh

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A shifter battling his wolf instincts…
A woman living a life of obligation and lies…
A moment of fate interrupted by danger.

Rebel Lynch has spent two hundred years searching for balance between his human side and his inner wolf. As a den President of The Feral Breed Motorcycle Club, a lack of control over the beast within isn’t just a pain in the tail, it’s a death sentence. One served by his club brothers: the judges, jury, and executioners of the wolf-shifting community.

At Amnesia Gentlemen’s Club, customers and staff check their real-world identities at the door. Charlotte, one of the club’s best waitresses, ditched her legit career in corporate IT because she needs the kind of income those pesky IRS folks can’t track. When the smart-mouthed bombshell pulls a gig serving a private party, she expects nothing more than a few extra tips. That is until dirty-talking Rebel Lynch strolls into the room looking like sin incarnate, flashing motorcycle club colors, and blasting Charlotte’s expectations about work, life, and love straight to hell.

One glance at Charlotte and Rebel knows she’s his fated mate. But a wolf shifter is attacking women at the club, threatening Charlotte’s life, and putting the entire shifter community at risk of exposure. Rebel and his Feral Breed MC brothers must find the crazed shifter before he strikes again. If Rebel can’t uncover the new monster in their midst—and learn to rein in the protective instincts of a fully mated Alpha—his future with Charlotte will be dead on arrival.

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A friend was at a book signing and I was scrolling through the authors attending list and saw this author I could not pass up reading it. I mean it had two of my go too’s in it MC and Shifters. I mean how can you go wrong and no I was not wrong. Ellis Leigh did a wonderful job meshing these two together.

Rebel is den President of The Feral Breed Motorcycle Club and is on a mission to find a rouge shifter who is killing humans. This leads them to Amnesia Gentlemen’s Club where he meets Charlotte. Although Charlotte has a degree she is a waitress at the club to provide for herself and her brother but the night Rebel comes in she is forced from waitress status to “private dancer” status. This is when all hell breaks loose in every way for poor unsuspecting Charlotte and her world is turned UPSIDE down.

The twist and turns in this was great. There was insta-love but I liked that Charlotte did not just ride off into the sunset on the back of Rebel’s bike. She had responsibilities and had to stay where she was had to be shown she was loved, needed, and wanted. To know Rebel was the President of an MC and has responsibilities too and had to go where he was needed.  To see how these two were going to make it work or walk away from each other was gut wrenching. I am invested in this series now I need to know if they all get HEA or not. Good start to a series.

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Ellis Leigh

A storyteller from the time she could talk, USA Today bestselling author Ellis grew up among family legends of hauntings, psychics, and love spanning decades. Those stories didn’t always have the happiest of endings, so they inspired her to write about real life, real love, and the difficulties therein. From farmers to werewolves, store clerks to witches—if there’s love to be found, she’ll write about it. Ellis lives in the Chicago area with her husband, daughters, and two tiny fish that take up way too much of her time.

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#WOTR #Review – Captured Innocence by Kennedy Layne

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When former Marine, Connor Ortega, was ordered into the offices of Crest Security Agency on a Saturday morning, he didn’t expect the latest case to hit so close to home. A submissive has been murdered in a particularly vicious manner and to bring her killer to justice, he must go undercover. Not hard to do considering he’s already part of the BDSM lifestyle.

Lauren Bailey, a local vendor of bejeweled erotic implements, lives vicariously through her clients due to her fear of bondage. When Connor’s dominant side can’t resist trying to ease her anxieties, she accepts his proposal and agrees to his one stipulation…keep things casual.

When the killer sets his sights on Lauren, Connor is forced to rethink their relationship. He has the training it takes to catch a murderer, but does he have the courage to escape his inner demons and capture Lauren’s heart?

Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable (anal play, strong BDSM theme and elements, violence). Not intended for those under the age of 18.

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Crest Security Agency (CSA) is run by Gavin Crest, a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He has personally selected his own former military team members, both men and women, to configure a seamless Special Operations Capable (SOC) unit. Working together on investigations, domestically and abroad, each team member will find their niche in life and love. Follow along as Kennedy Layne conveys each of their stories as they work together on investigations that lead them down perilous paths of passion, intrigue and suspense

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This is for an audible review.

This was my first Kennedy Layne and an audio review. I enjoyed listening to this one. I was pulled in and the narrator was wonderful. This had so many of my favorites Military, BDSM, suspense, and mystery.

Connor and Crest Security Agency is investigating a murder in the BDSM family when Connor is introduced to Lauren. Lauren owns her own business making custom jeweled toys for the BDSM community. Lauren knows how she deserves to be treated and doesn’t put up with crap. Connor is a dominate alpha male he is kind and caring but once he decides something is his he will protect it with his life. I love that Conner is caring and gentle when it comes to Lauren.

Between the chemistry that Conner and Lauren have and the mystery that was building in the story I so enjoyed listening to this and hatted to pause it at any time. The ending was a surprise I had no idea who the suspect was I was way off on that one. I am intrigued to learn about the other guys in this series. I will defiantly be reading more about these men.

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Kennedy Layne

Kennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author. She draws inspiration for her military romantic suspense novels in part from her not-so-secret second life as a wife of a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He doubles as her critique partner, beta reader, and military consultant. They live in the Midwest with their teenage son and menagerie of pets. The loyal dogs and mischievous cats appreciate her writing days as much as she does, usually curled up in front of the fireplace. She loves hearing from readers—find out how to connect with her at www.kennedylayne.com.

#Review – The Devil (Devil’s Renegade MC #1.5) by Kim Jones

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synopsisFor years, Marty, the newst patch holder for the Devil’s Renegades MC, has been attracted to the club’s little sister–Maddie. And like all his brothers before him, Marty has been warned that she’s off limits.

But when the club president asks Marty to keep an eye on Maddie while he’s out of town, Marty finds himself torn between giving in to his desires and keeping his promise to the MC.

It should be easy to uphold the legacy of the club–love, loyalty and respect. But when you’re a Devil, sometimes it feels too damn good to be bad.

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I saw this short story by Kim Jones and jumped in. I had a moment and didn’t realize it was part of a series I have not read yet. Well after reading this I will rectify that.  This was a quick read and I enjoyed every second of it.

Marty is asked to keep an eye on Maddie but knows it is hands off. Even though he has been attracted to her for a while can he keep his hands off her even when she is testing him every chance she gets.  She knows the hands off rule too but she enjoys the response she gets from him. Can he resist her and stay loyal to his club and brothers or is their temptation too much.

I absolutely loved Maddie he spunk and sass is wonderful. Although to know why she is just starting to let this side of herself out again I’m going to have to go back and read the start of the series to get her back story. I enjoyed seeing Marty hold back his feelings but the bar scene was great man he is going to have his hands full keeping an eye on Maddie. She is going to keep him on his toes and want to make him punish her in more than one way *wink* *wink*.

I am ready to read the rest of this story to find out where sit will go. The way Kim Jones tells a story you never know how it will end. So looking forward for more Maddie and Marty.

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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 romances that are authentic—expressing the true meaning of brotherhood and the lifestyle of motorcycle clubs. She resides in south Mississippi with her husband, Reggie, two dogs, a cat and a donkey.

#Review – Ravage MC Boxset by Ryan Michele

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synopsis**Ravage MC Box Set**
Includes: Ravage Me, Seduce Me, Consume Me, Satisfy Me & Rattle Me

Ravage Me (Ravage MC#1) http://bit.ly/RavageMe-Amz
After spending the last two years stuck behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit, Harlow ‘Princess’ Gavelson’s time inside has finally come to an end, and she’s ready for revenge. Unfortunately, being the daughter to the Vice President of the Ravage Motorcycle Club cuts into her plans, as orders must be followed. Trying to settle back into this life is proving difficult when the tables are turned and the woman who framed her is out for blood. Lucky for Princess, growing up in a MC has taught her how to hold her own.
After spending years in hell overseas, Donavon ‘Cruz’ came home to lose the very thing he went into hell for, sending him to the darkest moments of his life. Joining Ravage two years ago was his safe haven, and he protects his family at all costs.
When a dark-haired bombshell struts into the club’s shop, he’s caught off guard but immediately knows she’s the one he’d do anything for. Tough as nails, and taking no crap from anyone, he’s captivated by a woman who could handle this life. Trying to meet the needs of the MC business and follow his heart proves to be difficult when the two collide, and lives are at stake.
Can these two find a way to be together, or will the needs of Ravage cost them everything, including their lives?

Seduce Me (Ravage MC#2) http://bit.ly/SeduceMe-Amz
Casey Alexander grew up part of the Ravage Motorcycle family since the day she was abandoned by her mother and thrown into her father’s lap. Always seeing herself as an outsider, she spent her whole life trying to fit in, but never really succeeding. When she loses her beloved father, the utter aloneness engulfs her, leaving her searching for solace in the one man she’s always craved. Confessing her love for him only results in devastation when he pushes her away. Convinced she needs a fresh start, she leaves everything behind in order to mend her broken heart and begin building a future without him.
Gage Thomas (G.T.) Gavelson fell in love with his Angel when he was just a pint sized kid. Both beautiful and smart, he always felt she deserved so much better than him. Growing up beside her in the club only continued to test his will power, until one night, he gave into temptation. Realizing he couldn’t allow himself to hold her back from the life she deserved, he pushed her away, allowing her to believe she would never be enough for him. Letting her go had been the hardest thing he’d ever done. Even though he’d thought it’d been the right thing to do, not a day goes by that misery doesn’t consume him for it.
When a tragic shootout occurs, everything changes as once again their lives are intermingled. When you find your way back to the one person you are meant to be with, forgiveness should be easy. But sometimes, we hurt each other too much to ever be able to forgive.
Is their love strong enough to heal their pain?

Consume Me (Ravage MC#3) http://tinyurl.com/ConsumeMe-Amz
Prospect Andrew “Tug” Tugger wants two things.
One, to become a member of the Ravage Motorcycle Club, and two, Blaze, the sexy brunette whose eyes set him on fire.
Only one of those things is under his control, and he is done waiting.
It’s time to take what he wants.
Blaze has been running from her tragic past for over four years. She is finally feeling settled, after stripping her way through school and building a life in Sumner, her first safe haven. She keeps everyone at arm’s length, afraid to let anyone discover the secrets she holds within.

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Melinda's ReviewI sat and read this entire box set in a matter of a few days and love the fact that I could go from one book right on to the next. Let me tell you once I started it I could not set it down. I would read until my eyes shut and it was the first thing I picked up in the morning. The suspense of what the club was going though and the stories of all the guys and their women had me turning these pages so fast.

Each of these stories had their own WOW factor in Ravage Me Harlow is a badass that not only talks a big talk but would back it up with her fists no matter who it was even a brother. She rides her own bike and knows how to ride it *wink wink*. Cruz is the only one she would let subdue her. In Seduce Me Casey is the daughter of a fallen brother and Harlow’s BFF. She has had a thing for GT, Harlow’s brother, but GT has been HOT and Cold towards her. Never feeling like she belonged and was a burden she packed up and left.  However, when things go bad Casey is pulled back home and things heat up between GT and Casey.  Consume Me is about Blaze, a dancer at X, who is hiding from her past meets up with Tug. These two were great Blaze determined to keep her past a secret and never let a man in and Tug determined to make Blaze his was off the charts. The chemistry between Blaze and Tug was blazing HOT. Satisfy Me is a valentine’s day novella telling three separate stories about Tug/Blaze, Cruz/Princess, and GT/Angle’s account of the day from each couples POV. I Loved being able to catch up with each couple. All I can say is each of the ladies had a special day and surprise planned for each of their men. Although some of the guys outdid themselves remembering the day the ones that didn’t or don’t like to celebrate ended up doing a great job doing something nice for their woman.  I loved Ma’s tradition for GT and Harlow and the fact that she expanded the tradition was heartwarming. Rattle Me is about Casey and GT. I so enjoyed seeing more of their story I was in tears a few times during this one but to see how their family rallied behind them and supported them was amazing. What GT does for Casey had my eyes watering and my heart fluttering.

The women are all strong, sassy, fighters and survivors. None of them back down or give up they are loyal to the club and their men. I was not only hooked on the stories between each couple but the suspense of the club issues had me turning these pages. I cannot wait for more of this series.

about the author
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.