Monday, November 24, 2014

Blog Tour Review: Yesterday's Half Truths by Carey Heywood

Yesterday's Half Truths

by N.Y. Times Bestselling Author

Carey Heywood

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Release Date: November 24, 2014

She never thought it would go this far. It started out so innocently, but now has taken on a life of its own. Problem is, Lindsay Palmer doesn't know how to stop. Even worse, she doesn't want to stop. Her daily deceit has become both her greatest pleasure and deepest shame. Thousands of people love her, but would they if they knew the truth. A simple favor for his baby sister brings Lindsay into Luke Jamieson's life. There's something about this girl that keeps her on his mind hours and days after each time they meet. Now here he is, falling in love with a liar. All he wants is for her to let him in, and maybe together he can lead her out of the cage of her own construction. Will the truth set her free, or have her lies already destroyed everything?




Carey Heywood really took us on a journey with Lindsay and Luke. This storyline is not one I have ever read before. It was refreshing to read a new twist on the lead woman’s character.

Lindsay needs to lose weight for her high school reunion and one of her online friends pairs her up with her trainer brother, Luke. We saw Luke in The Other Side of Someday as Clay’s good friend. Through Lindsay’s training, she lets Luke into her bubble and an amazing friendship and trust is built.

Lindsay is a sassy girl. Even though she is shy in person, she really has a kick ass personality. It was really easy to fall in love with her wit. I absolutely loved watching her grow as a person throughout the book. I also love the new trend I am seeing that all our book heroines aren’t size 2s. I love that she struggled like the rest of us!

Luke. Oh boy was he patient, kind and thoughtful. He is the definition of book boyfriend. His feeling for Lindsay were so sweet and loving. He really could be the perfect man!

I really enjoyed this book by Carey Heywood. She really told a beautiful and heartwarming story. If I wish anything was different with this book was that the “bad guys” could have gotten theirs! When you read it you will know exactly what I mean.


This book can be read as a standalone!


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Carey Bio Pix

New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author. She was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Her books are full of emotion, humor and steam. She is inspired by everyday fairy tales. Her leading men are guys you might bump into at the grocery store; teachers, mechanics, and website designers. Supporting her all the way are her husband, three sometimes-adorable children, and their nine-pound attack Yorkie.

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Character Blog Tour: Meet Dante of Dante's Fire by Jennifer Probst


It’s Time To Meet A New Kind Of Hero...

Dante Stark has a dark secret--a legacy left to him by his father which is both a blessing and a curse. A traumatic experience as a small boy gave him special powers of healing, but it comes with a price. Destined to wander the world alone to heal others, he's accepted his fate. Until Selina Rogers forces him to confront his deepest fears, erotic desires, and question his capacity to love.

Selina Rogers has made a name for herself at Inferno Enterprises. She's tough, confident and prepared to succeed. She's also built a world she believes is safe, until she's attacked and then saved by a masked stranger. As he helps her heal physically and emotionally, she becomes fascinated by his overwhelming power and gentle touch. Determined to show Dante the love he's been denying himself, Selina surrenders her heart, and dreams of a future with the mysterious man who completes her.

But will his dark legacy destroy them...or save them both...

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“I’m a ghost with the power of fire, half in this world, and half in another. You belong in the light, Selina. You don’t belong with me.”


It’s me. Dante Stark. Or Daniel Stark – whichever you prefer—but I’d go with Dante since that’s my true identity. Yep, I’m the hero of Dante’s Fire.  I really hate when I’m called a superhero – it’s so limiting and brings certain expectations I despise. For instance, I’m human, can’t dodge bullets, or wear cool costumes or save the universe. I’m a businessman who’s really good at making tons of money, but because of this gift I inherited, I can’t be in the public eye very much.

See, I get sucked up into some time warp and end up coming to the rescue of a woman who’s about to get sexually assaulted.

Fun, right?

Not. I refuse to get into my past—you can read the book—but usually I connect with this woman and am able to heal her. As for the assaulters? Well, let’s just say they can never do it again. I give them a tattoo of fire that burns like hell and is permanent. Justice, in a way.

Anyway, it’s hell on my love life, and I avoided that entire mess until I fell hard for Selina. Of course, she had no idea I was really the owner of Inferno Enterprises. She just thought I was the mail guy. But you never know when love’s coming in, or walking through the door, or some shit like that, right?

Oh, and I was not happy when I was wrapping up my happy ever after to find I had a half sister and brother in the world, which I know will bring complications. At least I have a family though. More than I ever had before. Had no idea my father had two other children though, which is unsettling and I need to make sense of it.

Wanna know anything else? I don’t like long walks on the beach, or fruity cocktails, or sharing feelings. I like a powerful deal that gets my adrenalin going. I like helping someone who’s in trouble and righting the wrongs of this world. I like sex, in all forms, in all ways, with Selina. I like money because it makes everything easier. I like rainstorms because they help me think and take away the sting of fire. I like heavy metal bands that are loud and drive out any other thought but the music. Metallica is one of my favorites.

So, that’s it. Read the book. Please. For my sake. And leave a review. Please. For the writer’s sake.

Going back to Selina. Hopefully she’s in bed. Catch you guys later.

Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She took a short hiatus to get married, get pregnant, buy a house, get pregnant again, pursue a master’s in English Literature, and rescue two shelter dogs. Now she is writing again.

She makes her home in Upstate New York with the whole crew. Her sons keep her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean.

She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, was ranked #6 on Amazon's Best Books for 2012. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases and her street team at www.jenniferprobst.com.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Blog tour Review and Giveaway: Hitched by Karpov Kinrade

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HITCHED, the first book in the deliciously schmexy Red Shoe Memoirs series by
wife-and-husband writing duo Karpov Kinrade, is here! 
WARNING: This book contains a lot of sex and a lot of swearing. Now go enjoy it.
"Hitched is a deliciously fun romp in the sheets with a swoon-worthy man.  If you're looking for a sexy read, look no further."
 - Courtney Cole, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author -



He called me "wife." This man standing naked in front of me. Tall. Dark. Sexy as sin... He's my husband?

Disjointed images from the night before, the night I can't entirely remember, float into my mind. Meeting him in the bar. Sharing tidbits of our lives. I own a company that plans bachelor parties. He's a pediatric heart surgeon. We both live in Las Vegas, but we come from very different worlds.

And then I remember that kiss. The way his lips brushed against mine, gentle at first, then harder, deeper, with more urgency. Sex in the elevator. Hot, forbidden, delicious.

I remember the way he made me feel. The way our bodies fit perfectly together. But I don't remember marrying him. And now, he won't let me go. Dr. Sexy who saves children for a living. He wants the summer to prove we are meant to be.

I can give him a summer. But can I give him a lifetime?

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...or it changes your life forever.

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As I sink into the luxurious heat, my body breathes a sigh of relief. The tension and stress from the last few days drains out of me, and I close my eyes and lean back, enjoying the music, the sips of wine, the calm.
But it doesn't take long for my mysterious future ex-husband to creep into my mind, undoing my reverie with memories of our torrid night together.
His hotel room had an extra large bath, one we used to full avail.
He undressed me slowly, his long fingers and strong hands caressing my body with each movement as I stood still, breathing deeply, taking in the moment. I stood naked before him while he was still fully clothed, and the disparity between us sent waves of erotic charge through me.
As I pull this memory up and view it like a movie in my mind, my hand dips under the soapy water and between my legs. I spread my labia and tease my clit, slipping a finger inside of me as I remember him doing the same that night.
His hand over my mound, finger exploring my wet center, my pussy aching for more of him. I could see his cock through his slacks, hard and demanding, and I wanted to free him from that constraint, but I also wanted to continue enjoying this moment as he worshiped me with his eyes and explored me with his body.
I rub at my clit, fingering myself as I use my other hand to tease my nipples. I want this to be him touching me, his fingers, his hands, his tongue and mouth. His cock. But I settle for the memories as I bring myself closer to climax.
He knelt in front of me, his mouth positioned at my pussy as he flicked a tongue out and lightly licked my clit. My body shuddered, knees weak as he pushed his tongue deeper into me, fingers digging into my hips, holding me tightly against his mouth. My hands fell to the top of his head, to his thick dark hair as he pleasured me beyond reason. The bath filled with water as I came hard in his mouth. He finally let me undress him, just before lifting me up and placing me in the steaming bath. He got in beside me, then pulled me onto his lap, impaling me on his hard cock.
My wet pussy took him in greedily, eagerly, and our bodies rocked together in the water, his hands exploring my breasts, waist, hips, his fingers finding my sensitive, swollen clit and sending me over the edge again, quickly this time, as I came on his cock.
I'm nearly there, the memory of him inside me tipping the scale as I come to thoughts of him, alone in my bathtub.
And I realize then that getting him out of my mind is not going to be as easy as signing a few papers.

Ah Vegas! The trouble one can get into always provides a great story. This time it wasn’t vacationers whooping it up for the weekend.  In Hitched it was two Vegas residents, out to party with her friends.   One thing lead to another and they got Hitched!
Except Kacie doesn’t remember a thing! She remembers meeting Sebastian and having drinks but how they wound up married is a mystery. Despite the fact that Sebastian is a sexy Pediatrics surgeon, she wants an annulment. Sebastian wants a summer to prove to her what he already knows, they were meant to be.
I loved the way Sebastian handled Kacie. She pushed and pushed him away but he said true to his feelings and gave her enough space to get used to the idea. Of course while that was happening, they had some serious sex. WOAH! Love me some sex in books and they had it in spades!

“I believe in one kind of magic, and that’s the magic of how you make me feel when we’re together” ~Sebastian

Sebastian really knew how to woo a woman.  I swooned quite a few times. I really liked this book. It goes in my super fun, sexy flirty book category.  When you don’t want something too serious but you want a quality book, pick up Hitched. I look forward to more from this series





Kimberly Kinrade and Dmytry KarpovKarpov Kinrade is the pen name for the husband and wife writing duo of bestselling, award-winning authors Kimberly Kinrade and Dmytry Karpov.

Together, they write all things sexy in romance, mystery and paranormal that will get your blood boiling and keep you turning pages.

Look for more from Karpov Kinrade in the Call Me Cat trilogy, the Seduced Saga and the Forbidden Trilogy. Read all about their extensive book list at www.readKK.com.

They live with three little girls who think they’re ninja princesses with super powers and who are also showing a propensity for telling tall tales and using the written word to weave stories of wonder and magic.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Blog Tour: Untainted by Sarah Robinson

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The infamous serial killer, known as the Photographer, is gone, but this time he has taken someone with him. Even though everyone finally knows his identity, he is still two steps ahead of them.
 
Someone is dead. Someone is missing. Kate Jackson is one of those two.
 
Derrick Kane finds himself teaming up with Annie, Kate's younger sister, in a desperate search for any clues that could lead them to the answers they need.

Little did they realize that they would find a lot more than they had bargained for.
 
Every dirty secret from the past comes to light, and they are faced with the ultimate test of true love, and true heartbreak.

When an innocent life is on the line, the cost of justice could be more than love can afford.

Not everyone makes it to the end of their love story.

**Please note that there is no cliffhanger at the end of this series and everything is fully wrapped up. This series is loosely based on a true story.


DISCLAIMER: Due to violent and dark subject matter, this book is intended for readers over the age of 18 years old.
Untainted (Photographer Trilogy, #3)

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Untainted is the third book in The Photographer Trilogy. You MUST read book one, Tainted Bodies, and book two, Tainted Pictures, before reading this book. I put a warning on the first two for heavy content and this one needs it as well. This one is a bit more graphic than the first two.


Untainted picks up where Tainted Pictures left off. Everyone is in this book. Derrick, Kate, Annie, Detective Snow, Detective McCraig and, of course, The Photographer himself. Be ready for a roller coaster of events as soon as you start. One minute I was thinking, uhh there’s no way this is going to head this direction, the the next I was teary eyed thinking why oh why. You get some flashbacks into the pasts of a few characters. These to me were absolutely necessary and perfect. You’ll also see if Derrick and Kate’s love is strong enough to make it through the unimaginable. They’ve been through so much already but when even more comes down on them, can they make it to the end together? 

I really don’t want to give too much of the story away because you need to FEEL every emotion as you go. As you know, if you’ve read my reviews, the topics in these books are hard for me. I’m a wuss when it comes to heavy REAL topics. Whenever I know I’m going into a book like this I tend to get some anxiety and end up PMing Lara all night. That being said Sarah gives you the perfect amount of everything. You honestly feel like you’re in an episode of CSI, Chicago PD or any crime show out there. 

The suspense, the love, the loss, the happy, the sad, the depressed, the healing… it’s all there! The epilogue seriously warmed my heart. It gave me the closure I needed after the last chapter of the book. 

But wait, there’s more! Sarah will be releasing the box set in January with a deleted scene; a flashback to The Photographer's childhood. We are ALL going to want that! So go ahead, get your closure and then be ready to revisit in January! 



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Tainted Bodies
Tainted Bodies (Photographer Trilogy, #1)

Tainted Pictures 
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Tainted Pictures (Photographer Trilogy, #2)

   
 Sarah Robinson is the four-time Amazon Bestselling Romance and Crime Thriller Author of the contemporary Rockstar romance series Sand & Clay, as well as the very popular romantic suspense trilogy, The Photographer Trilogy. All of her novels have reached Amazon's Bestseller Rank in Crime, Crime, Thriller, Contemporary Romance, and/or Romantic Suspense.
In regards to future publications, she is with the Seymour Literary Agency and has recently been contracted by Loveswept, a Random House Penguin imprint, to begin a new contemporary romance series in late 2015 about an Irish family living in the Bronx of alpha male, MMA fighters who own a gym called Legends.
Sarah Robinson is a native of the Washington, DC area and has both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in criminal psychology. She is newly married to a local police officer, Justin, who is just as much of an animal rescue enthusiasts as she is. Together, they own a zoo of rescues, as well as volunteering and fostering for multiple animal shelters.


      All Titles- Sarah Robinson 
Logan's Story: A Sand & Clay Prequel
Logan's Story (Sand & Clay, #0.5)
Sand & Clay: Her Forbidden Rockstar
Sand and Clay: Her Forbidden Rockstar (Sand & Clay, #1)
Playing with Fire: Twelve Romantic Suspense Novels that Sparked Bestselling Series
*Only available until November 15th*
Playing with Fire

COMING SOON...

 
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The Photographer Trilogy Box Set 
Add it to your TBR! Coming January 1, 2015. It will include a never before seen, 
deleted scene from The Photographer's childhood!
  The Photographer Trilogy Box Set (Tainted Series Books 1-3)  
  All of Sarah's Books can be found in her Personal Amazon Kindle Store HERE  

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