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Friday, November 27, 2015

Release Day Blitz: Lie with Me by M. Never

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M. Never
Lie With Me
Release Day: November 27, 2015



Tell me a secret...

CJ Carmichael hasn't been able to get the vivacious blonde he spent four delirious days with off his mind. The blonde who was completely off-limits, but he couldn't deny.

Tell me a secret....

CJ had no intention of pursuing her, but Tara Stevens knew what she wanted and it was him. Now six months later, their time together still haunts him. As much as he's tried to talk himself out of seeing her again, the craving is just too powerful.

Tell me a secret...

Tara is more than willing to spend an entire fantasy weekend with CJ. More than willing to hand herself over to him completely and fulfill his every desire. More than willing to pretend he owns her despite their age difference and Kayne's disapproval.

Tell me a secret...

Sometimes fantasy becomes a reality. Sometimes people fall in love before they even know it- before they even know each other- and after its too late.

Tell me a secret...

Sometimes, beneath the sweetest secrets are the most deceptive lies.




I am in love with the Decadence After Dark series by M. Never. If you have't read it yet, now is the time to start. The first books in the series is deliciously dark and sexy. So, when I opened up Lie with Me on my Kindle, I was so excited to delve back into the world that the author created. While I absolutely loved this book, it was a lot different than what I was expecting.

This is CJ and Tara's story. If you've read any of the series, you'll remember that Tara is Ellie's sister who lives in New York. CJ is Juice, he was Kayne's handler. Tara and CJ hit is off immediately when they first met, then again at the wedding. I do believe that the two are perfect for each other, but Tara has a dark secret that she is keeping from CJ. In return, CJ keeps his job a secret. 

The story begins with CJ pining away in Hawaii for Tara who is across the country. Jett convinces him to take a trip to see her all the while covering for CJ when Kayne asks questions. Once CJ surprises Tara, the couple spend a magical, steamy weekend together that neither is ready to end. So CJ decides to stay for even longer. As the days go by feeling get deeper on both ends until the secrets brew to the surface.

CJ was the perfect mix of alpha and sweet. He isn't quite into the dark stuff that Kayne and Jett are into, but he is definitely dominate. Gah... some of the romantic things he did for Tara just made me fall in love with him. Tara on the other hand is sweet and sassy and loves every second of CJ's alpha ways. Again, the author created the perfect characters.

As I said before, this story isn't as dark as the other ones in the series. It took my mind a minute to adjust, as I was expecting a dark, erotic romance. What I got was sweet, hot, and erotic. Don't get me wrong, there were some dark, emotional elements in this story, just nothing compared to the rest of the series. However, it is a great addition and I can't wait to get my hands on Jett and London's story next!



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M. Never resides in New York City. When she's not researching ways to tie up her characters in compromising positions, you can usually find her at the gym kicking the crap out of a punching bag, or eating at some new trendy restaurant.

She has a dependence on sushi and a fetish for boots. Fall is her favorite season.

She is surrounded by family and friends she wouldn't trade for the world and is a little in love with her readers.

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan




Title: The Game Plan (Game On, Book 3)
Author: Kristen Callihan







A beard-related dare and one hot-as-hell kiss changes everything.

NFL center Ethan Dexter’s focus has always been on playing football and little else. Except when it comes to one particular woman. The lovely Fiona Mackenzie might not care about his fame, but she’s also never looked at him as anything more than one of her brother-in-law’s best friend. That ends now.

Fi doesn’t know what to make of Dex. The bearded, tattooed, mountain of man-muscle looks more like a biker than a football player. Rumor has it he’s a virgin, but she finds that hard to believe. Because from the moment he decides to turn his quiet intensity on her she’s left weak at the knees and aching to see his famous control fully unleashed.

Dex is looking for a forever girl, but they live vastly different lives in separate cities. Fi ought to guard her heart and walk away. But Dex has upped his game and is using all his considerable charm to convince Fi he's her forever man.

Game On





Finally readers will get their hands on Dex's story! Let me start by saying if you haven't read the Game On Series by Kristen Callihan yet. you are truly missing out on some tremendous stories. Each can be read as a stand alone, so don't be intimidated that The Game Plan is Book 3. However, once you get a taste of one, you'll be dying to tear through the other stories in the series.

What I loved going into Dex and Fiona's story is how little I actually knew about these characters. They've played the supporting role in the series so far, but even then I felt like I have only been exposed to a sliver of their personalities and background. Being so unfamiliar made delving into their story that much more enticing. I was hooked from the first paragraphs and couldn't force myself to put the book down. I just had to continue and read "just one more chapter".

What I loved about our hero and heroine's dynamic was how different they were but how well their chemistry worked when together. Dex will make readers melt. The man is a wall of sexy muscle coupled with a tender heart and a love for children. Melt. Melt. Melt. Fiona was easy to identify with. All around her, people are coupling off and finding their forever while she's still trudging through meaningless relationships. Dex is everything she needs but never knew she wanted.

I cannot recommend The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan enough. It may be my favorite book in the Game On Series (so far). Readers are going to devour Dex and Fiona's story and love every word of their electric and captivating connection.




Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she'd rather be. She is a RITA winner and three-time nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer's Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine's Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher's Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading. 

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Release Blitz: Pretty When You Cry by Skye Warren

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A new dark romance novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoner...

I came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it's true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.

My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.

That's the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it's terrifying, even for me. Because the only thing darker than my past is his.

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Author's Note: Pretty When You Cry is a STANDALONE dark romance novel. It's set in the sexy Stripped series world but can be read alone. Not intended for those uncomfortable with the subject matter or under eighteen.



Well, this book is not at all what I was expecting for Ivan and Candy's story. I really, really like where the author took it. As far as erotic romance goes, Skye Warren does a fantastic job. She knows how to crank up the heat! BUT, she also spins a good story to infused that heat into. This is book 3 in the Stripped series and while it can be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend that you read the other books first (just because they are awesome).

This story starts off before Candy becomes a stripper,  before and when she meets Ivan. We learn of her escape from a commune and how she really felt she had no where to turn. Ivan became a sort of hero to her, taking her in and keeping her safe, in his own way. They develop a strange relationship where Candy wants to please him, but she also craves his discipline and punishments. On the flip side he wants to keep her in line, but also to keep her at arms length.

There are several "attacks" towards Ivan's club and Candy is convinced that they are connected to her past. She is terrified. She's feels that her only option to stay safe, and to keep everyone she cares for safe, is to run again. But, oh, no, Ivan is not on board with that idea. At all! The suspense surrounding these attacks was great. From unraveling Candy's past, to the characters trying to find a solution; it was a good adventure. I loved the hot, steamy scenes that the author included. It was a bit of a reprieve from the suspense.

Ivan and Candy both grew as characters. They both learned how to navigate their relationship, their roles in it, and how to open up. Not only that, they grew as individual characters and their places in the story. I think their growth was probably my favorite aspect of this story. Pretty When You Cry is a book that will satisfy not only lovers of erotica, but also romantic suspense. Thankfully, I love both, so this book was just perfect for me!


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Love the Way You Lie: A Stripped Novel, #1


Better When It Hurts: A Stripped Novel, #2


Even Better: A Stripped Novella #2.5


Skye Warren is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of dark romance.













Thursday, September 17, 2015

Blog Tour: Carolina Bad Boys Box Set by Rie Warren


Carolina Bad Boys Box Set (Alpha Male Romance)

Enter the steamy southern world of Carolina Bad Boys, the books that got readers hooked on hot sex, killer banter, and unexpected twists.

NEW BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED!






STONE
Hell on wheels meets hell in high heels . . .

Macho mechanic Josh Stone likes to get his hands dirty any way he can. Ever since his wife walked out on him and their young son, he’s only had room for two loves: the kid and cars.

While pretending to be his best buddy’s gay lover during a romance writers convention, the player meets the girl who’s gonna rock his world. Leelee Songchild. She blushes at the drop of a hat yet writes hardcore smut to rival Penthouse Forum. To Josh she’s a killer combination. But when the truth comes out all hell breaks loose.

Too bad romance is just for books.








O.M. G! What a cute story! This is perfect for when you are looking for a light, fun read. This is definitely a book that I will read again when I am in a rut.

Josh Stone is the ultimate playboy. He plays hard and does not commit. Every girl he is with knows the score.The catch? He is only this way on Friday nights. Every other day and night of the week he is a responsible business owner and single father. The way he loves his little boy, JJ, is heart melting. There isn't too much sexier than a single daddy, except maybe a bad boy single dad.

Stone's best friend, Nicky Love, is a romance writer. He has roped Stone into going to a convention with him. Not has his best friend, but as his gay lover. BUT neither are gay. Nicky just wants to keep the ladies at bay. It is at the convention that Stone and Leelee meet.

She is shy, sweet, and gets all of Stone's pistons going. Too bad she thinks he's gay no matter how attracted she is to him. There is undeniable chemistry between the two. Leelee is confused by it, and Stone tries to deny it in order to keep up the facade for Nicky. What happens when the attraction get to be too much is... W.O.W!

The characters in this book is great. Each and every one of them have distinct, fun personalities. I wouldn't mind meeting them again in another book. I definitely would like to see Nicky find his happy ever after. Josh Stone is just hard not to love, and I think it's great that this book is told from his POV. Leelee is cute and a character a lot of women can relate to. Together, they make this book memorable





LOVE
In the fast lane . . .

 New York Times bestselling paranormal author, Nicky—Nick—Love is anything but successful in love. This super hot alpha male’s been too busy running from his past and a pack of rabid female fans. Everything comes to a head when he meets the Wildcat of his dreams.
 Cool-as-ice Catarina “Wildcat” Steele is utterly untouchable until Nicky ignites a spark she can’t control. Their electric attraction explodes as Nicky pursues her, but he comes bearing the baggage of a family tragedy he’s hidden from everyone. Their passionate romance falls apart when Nicky discovers Cat’s secret rivals his own.
 Will they be torn apart . . . or tamed by love?












This is the 2nd book in the Carolina Bad Boys series by Rie Warren. It can be read as a standalone, bur I highly recommend reading book 1, Stone, at Your Service, first. This book makes references to it, the characters are from it, and it's just a great read.

This book is a great addition to the series. Yeah, it's only book 2, but it's a really, really good book! Rie Warren had a way with words. It's quirky, fun, infused with humor and sarcasm (which I LOVE), and just plain witty. This book does deal with the darker subject of addiction and its effects on everyone, just not the addict. So while this book in light in terms of mood, there is a dose of the heavy. The author balances it out perfectly.

Again, she delivered a well paced, solid storyline. I absolutely fell in love with the characters and the town. This is good 'ol small town southern life, y'all and I loved it! I just cannot tell you how much I loved every single aspect of this book.

Love in the Fast Lane has a bit of everything for everyone. This is one series you do not want to miss. Rie Warren has solidified herself on my list of MUST read authors with this book. I know I'm stalking her now, waiting for the next book in the series.




STEELE
What happens at Bike Week stays at Bike Week . . .

Brodie Steele is a badass biker dude. Ashe Kingston is a hot cop with one helluva a ’tude. Their bad blood runs deep but their attraction runs too hot too handle. They make a pact. Sex. No strings attached. One week only. What happens at Bike Week stays at Bike Week. Yeah, right.

Ashe annoys the ever lovin’ hell out of Brodie and turns him on so much he can’t see straight. He keeps coming back for more. Ashe wants no part of Brodie outside of their no-strings-attached fling. But he’s hard to resist with his inked sleeves and rebellious ways, not to mention piercings in places that make Ashe melt. Brodie Steele is dangerous, delicious, and suddenly determined to have her.

Can their hot bond win out over the bad blood of years past? Or will Ashe be taken from Brodie before she lets him into her heart?



Love, love, love this book!!! O.M.G. It has a little bit of everything for everyone. If you haven't read the Carolina Bad Boys series yet, NOW is the time to start. Steele: Into Your Heart is book three in the series, so it isn't too late to catch up.

Rie Warren hooked me with Stone, at Your Service and her stories just keep getting better. Each book is infused with humor, witty dialogue, heart, steamy scenes, and hot alphas. I mean come on, who doesn't love an alpha. I surely do!

Brodie Steele is a bad ass biker with a heart of gold. He is loyal and protective. He thinks he hates Ashe Kingston for arresting his sister, but... Bike week changes his view of her when they agree to a no strings, no contact afterwards week. Of course they become addicted to each other.

But Ashe is keeping a big secret that causes her to keep pushing Brodie away. He finally has enough of the push and pull from her and he lays down his rules for their relationship. I absolutely love these two together. Both characters are really strong and independent, but passionate and caring at the same time. They compliment each other nicely.

Not surprisingly, I found myself laughing out loud several times. The author pulled me into the story, into the scenes, and made me feel as if I was there. Conversely, there were parts that made me cry. There were some really emotional parts. This is just some damn good storytelling and I can't wait to read Rie Warren's next one!

 

Series warning: Warning: Graphic sex, graphic action, graphic language. Triple X caution.

~Carolina Bad Boys continues November 2015 with Chrome.

~The Bad Boys of Retribution MC spinoff series is complete with four books: Hunter, Kinkaid, Bo, and Coletrane!

~Also in the Carolina Bad Boys series: Ride, In Between the Covers. The book within the book from Stone.








CHROME
With a Heart Forged in Steele

Boomer Steele is big. He’s bad. He’s the Retribution MC pres. He’s been dealt the worst hand imaginable and bears the scars inside and out. Not that anyone knows it. He’s watched his younger brother and sister hook up and hitch up with the loves of their lives, and now he’s the last Steele standing alone. Maybe he should keep it that way.

 Then one feisty honey makes him feel, gets in his grill, pisses him off.

She goes by the name of Rayce. And that’s exactly what she does on her motocross bike when she’s not busy getting her hands dirty with her fellow grease monkeys as the only female mechanic at Stone’s Garage. She’s into fixing bikes, racing hers, and making Boomer’s life a living hell just for the fun of it. Oh, and she hates being treated like a girl.

Sparks flying? That’s an understatement where these two are concerned. Yet when Rayce needs a place to live, and Boomer offers her a room in his house, their unquenchable attraction wins out over antagonism. Sometimes. Rayce’s crappy upbringing makes her think love is for stupid fools asking for heartbreak. She’s not willing to go there for any man. 
Not even Boomer Steele.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

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Rie is the badass, sassafras author of Sugar Daddy and the Don’t Tell series–a breakthrough trilogy that crosses traditional publishing boundaries beginning with In His Command. Her latest endeavors include the Carolina Bad Boys, a fun, hot, and southern-sexy series.


A Yankee transplant who has traveled the world, Rie started out a writer—causing her college professor to blush over her erotic poetry without one ounce of shame. Not much has changed. She swapped pen for paintbrushes and followed her other love during her twenties. From art school to marriage to children and many a wild and wonderful journey in between, Rie has come home to her calling. Her work has been called edgy, daring, and some of the sexiest smut around.

You can connect with Rie via the social media hangouts listed on her website https://www.riewarren.com. She is represented by Saritza Hernandez, Corvisiero Literary Agency. http://www.corvisieroagency.com/Saritza_Hernandez.html

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