Friday, January 30, 2015

BOOK REVIEW: Price of a Kiss by Linda Kage

 4.5 Stars

Mason Lowe’s good looks first catch the attention of new-to-town freshman Reese Randall on campus, but it’s his profession that really has her gaping. Mason is a gigolo!

Now I’ll admit I initially debated reading this one simply because I wasn’t sure I could get past Mason’s profession in regards to a love story. But then that is the major obstacle of his relationship with Reese, and for the most part, it’s done well. The concept of meaningless, paid sex vs. meaningful, in love sex with the person you relate with and adore is a big part of the story. You can feel the internal struggles and disappointments that Mason wrestles with. Reese is certainly a strong female character. Told via her first person point of view, she’s positive and upbeat despite the abuse she has endured with her high school boyfriend. Her love for Mason is believable in the way that she is able to overlook his profession because she sees past his reputation and gets to know the true person he is. The story highlights an important message of looking past labels and not letting the past define your future.

For the most part, Mason’s profession isn’t detailed or shown. However…*Spoiler Alert*…. the scene with the landlady towards the end that made Mason physically sick had my stomach rolling too. I really wished the author hadn’t gone there at that point. It took away from the make out scene with Reese before as well as their love scene afterwards. Too icky even after the shower as well as too soon after for me. And it was really the main thing that held me back from giving the book 5 stars.

That’s not to say that when they finally get to give into all the chemistry and tension between them that it isn’t sexy. In fact, it’s sexy, sweet, and funny, and it separates it from all of the previous encounters Mason (and even Reece) has had. 
“Yeah, I’m a frigging saint. Now will you please touch my dick like you mean it before the damn thing explodes?”
While Reece has an insta-lust reaction to Mason at their first sighting, the story is far from rushed in the build-up of their relationship that starts as friends—a friendship that is still clearly felt even after they become lovers. Towards the end, the drama revs into high gear. *Spoiler Alert* I would have liked to have seen a little explanation over how the landlady found Reese’s true identity. I was also annoyed that neither Mason nor Reese came to their senses in time to realize that giving into the nasty “Mrs. Robinson” wasn’t going to stop her form controlling him time and time again. “Mrs. Robinson” needed a much bigger take down IMO.

Overall though Mason and Reese are a sweet, young couple who have both been victimized. While Mason may physically save Reese in the end, it is Reese that saves Mason on a larger level. This is book one in the stand-alone Forbidden Men series. There is no cliffhanger and a well done HEA that leaves you wanting more of Mason and Reese’s new road for the future. 

Thursday, January 29, 2015

COVER REVEAL: Sociopath: Legacy by Lime Craven

 (Sociopath #2)
Genre: Dark Romance
~Synopsis~

Reach for the scars... 

Remember me? Aeron Lore: happy and humble. A people person. All around nice guy.

Even I can't say that with a straight face. 

But seriously, things are going great. Leo's behaving herself; I'm enjoying making sure she behaves. We're a great team. SilentWitn3ss, our live-streaming news project, has launched to my favorite things ever: controversy and profit. 

So when the FBI comes to me and wants to use SilentWitn3ss footage to trace a serial killer named Blood Honey, I'm only too happy to be superior—I mean, to help. And if Leo thinks the brutal Blood Honey and I have a few things in common, I guess that's to be expected, given my rather unique preferences in the bedroom. My...condition.

But I'm not like him. I can't stand that she would even think it. 

If his actions threaten my relationship with Leo, I'll hunt that fucker down myself.

If he gets too close for comfort, I will make him bleed—and trust me, he's closer than I ever anticipated. 

There's a food chain, grasshoppers. The buck doesn't stop with him. It stops with me. Blood Honey is a nasty son of a bitch, but I can be a lot worse. Question is...do I want to be?

*Trigger Warning: Legacy contains detailed scenes of rape and violence. 
Reader discretion is advised.*

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~Meet the Author~ 
I like dysfunction. Broken people who can't fix each other, but fit together because they're missing the same pieces. One of my favourite songs declares, "take the sinner down to feed desire," and that's my MO. I write dirty psychological thrillers with strong elements of dark romance.
I love antiheroes. Female characters who don't just accept their faults, but downright exploit them. No nice boys. No shame. Mindfuckery for all.
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Sociopath (#1)
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~Synopsis~

The name's Aeron Lore. And you are...? Such a pleasure to meet you, sweetheart. Is that a southern accent? Gorgeous.
You f*cking bitch.
Why so surprised? I control a billion dollar fortune. I control the news. Give me five minutes and I'll control you, too. If you could read my mind, you'd probably call me perverted. Unnatural. Manipulative. But I've learned to blend in, to be funny and charming. A predator in a designer suit.
I have no conscience. No shame in taking the things I want. And what I wanted was for Leontine Reeves to sell me her boutique tech firm so I could exploit the f*ck out of it. Maybe exploit the f*ck out of her, too, because desire haunts me in shades of scarlet, and I desire Leo most of all.

I never meant for this to be a love story. I fought it kicking and screaming, the same way Leo fought me. Now we're bleeding into each other, making a mess. A chaos. There's no control here. And what do monsters like me do when control leaves the building?
We attack.

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RELEASE BLITZ: Caught Up by M.A. Stone


Once upon a time there was a wounded Prince who fell in love with an Angel. They got married, had crazy babies and everyone thought that they would live happily ever after. Everyone was wrong. Dead wrong.

Twenty years after the death of his wife Angel, Aaron Drawn is out of prison and attempting to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. Only, its not going so well. His days are filled with work and his nights are filled with liquor and women. That is, until a little tattooed pixie of a woman dances into his life and completely takes over. Before he can even blink, she has turned his world on its ear and he can’t seem to get enough of her. The only question is, is it too late for Aaron to get a second chance? 

Chloe Van Zant has lived in the shadow of her loving, but larger than life parents and her perfect sister. When she moved to Jasper Falls, she finally found acceptance and a home alongside her new friends and co-workers at Insatiable Ink and Cycle. Then she meets Aaron Drawn and her world comes screeching to a halt. He’s hot, dangerous and old enough to be her father! Ignoring the haters and naysayers, she sets out to help him see all the good things in his life and maybe talk him into her bed. A girl can try can’t she?? 

Sometimes a Princess is an unconventional, tattooed, bundle of energy…and sometimes the Prince is the one who needs to be rescued….and everyone knows there is always room for a second chance or two. 

WARNING: Not for readers under the age of 18. Contains mature topics and sexual situations.

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M.A. Stone has been writing and making up stories ever since she was a little girl and she got her Sesame Street coloring books taken away for filling them with dirty words. She was born and raised in Upstate NY(which oddly makes her sound like she is from Wisconsin)and has moved around all over the east coast.She currently lives in South Central PA with her amazingly sarcastic husband and her four incredibly entertaining children. Oh and her dog who weighs over 90 pounds, but thinks she is a Shi Tzu.


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Monday, January 26, 2015

COVER REVEAL: Whipped by Kelly Collins

Whipped CR

The Decadent Series Book 3

Genre: Contemporary/Erotic Romance

Release Day:February 13, 2015 

Synopsis
Roxy Somerville grew up with everything. Sports cars and designer clothes were commonplace in her life. Love, affection and autonomy were not. She left her life of luxury, and traded her riches for freedom, a freedom that would lead her back to her first love.

Bobby Anderson had very little in the way of wealth as a child. He had a supportive family and it made him the richest of men. For a time, he had Roxy, then she was gone. Now she’s back in his life, and he will stop at nothing to keep her.

Travel through past mistakes to second chances. Take a journey straight to the heart of love. Whipped is dipped in intrigue and suspense and immersed in sizzling hot passion. Once you find yourself Whipped, there is no turning back. 

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About The Author
Kelly Collins lives in Colorado with her husband, James. She’s the proud mother of three young adults. They are her greatest accomplishment.

Reading has always been a passion. That passion turned into a career after she took a flight to New York and asked a what if question. That question turned into her first book, Tempo.

She has a passion for her family, a love of lemondrop martinis and is known to stop for anything shiny. She love hockey, gerbera daisies and standing in front of her fireplace until she nearly combusts.

Armed with a martini and her laptop, Kelly loves nothing more than to create a world that any woman would want to explore.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

BOOK REVIEW: The Line Between by Tamsyn Bester

4 stars
 “…this wasn’t a book, and we weren’t a pair of fictional characters trying to find our way to one another. We were a mismatched set of complications, and craptastic pasts, and everything else that made us a colossal disaster in the making. Stupidly, it didn’t change how badly I wanted to push her away and pull her closer at the same time.”  — Dane Winters
Umm, okay Dane. (lol) ;-)  Yet even though this is a book and he is a fictional character, Dane Winters has nailed the description of the dynamics of his tortured relationship with Kennedy Monroe. 

Dane is a manwhore, a jerk, a bully, who acts out against Kennedy when he can’t get a handle on his feelings for her.
“…one look at Kennedy had my blood boiling for another reason. It drove me f*cking crazy, and I couldn’t tell which of the two emotions—aversion or raunchiness—was going to win.”
Kennedy was his victim in high school, now she’s fighting back when they are face to face again in college. Their family background reads like an account from Romeo and Juliet or perhaps the Hatfields vs. the McCoys.  It’s certainly a large part of what has messed with both of their heads along with other inner family dynamics.

There’s plenty of drama, and this definitely veers on the angsty side. Both characters are a bit of head-cases, and they let their inner struggles get in the way. While their chemistry isn’t off the charts and there was a connection that I struggled with a little in the beginning, it still reads as a page-turner—as in I kept telling myself “just one more chapter” till it was 2am!  There's plenty of build-up till they finally get together and once they do it’s pretty hot and steamy. 
“‘Baby, I’m an animal. By the time I’m done, you won’t be able to walk without thinking about me.’”
Told via Dane and Kennedy’s alternating first person POV, their lust and conflicted feelings for each other is clearly felt. As far as the rest of their relationship goes, I would have preferred more of them talking out the past and finding their common ground, particularly in regards to their fathers which seemed like an aspect that should have been further developed. Instead the pair avoids the heavy issues till it’s flashing in front of their faces and the dramatic scenes explode. Meanwhile they opt to simply put an expiration date on their tryst and lament what they think they can't change.

Dane can be rather cold but despite his harsh and biter ways, there’s something about him that you want to see healed. It’s obvious he’s broken and Kennedy is the key to the repairs, if only she can get it together too.

This is the first book in The Line Between series. There’s an epilogue; no cliffhanger; HEA. Blurred Lines, a novella for Jade and Reid, Kennedy and Dane’s friends, is to follow. They are both interesting and likeable characters in this book for the most part. An intriguing though equally drama and angst filled sample is provided at the end for a sneak peak. 

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

COVER REVEAL: Monster Stepbrother by Harlow Grace


 Release Date: January 27, 2015
Updated Release Date: Monday, February 9th

~Synopsis~
His dark obsession runs deep.

How does a girl go from being her Daddy’s precious baby doll to feeling like a filthy whore?

Easy really. When my father remarries it changes the course of my life and everything becomes. . .complicated.

My new stepbrother is a monster who hates me. Unapologetic, controlling and brazen he’s intent on making my life a living hell. Blackmails me into doing things I never thought I’d do. Illicit things. 

Oliver King makes the rules. He f*cks me whenever he wants. How he wants. Where he wants.

My head screams this is wrong, yet I can't resist giving in to forbidden desires.

I’m his possession, his toy — his ultimate pleasure.

He’s never letting me go. I’m his dark obsession.

My dirty addiction to my stepbrother grows to a dangerous level. Am I sick to crave more from the man who has made me his slut? Or should I escape and run as far away as possible? 

My name is Maya Childs and this is my story. 

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*Dark erotic novel that contains sensitive subject matter that may make readers uncomfortable. Not appropriate for readers under 18. Contains explicit language
and descriptions of sexual situations and violence.
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~Author Bio~
Harlow Grace has tried many things in her life but writing has always been and still remains her passion.  She loves to create characters in need of redemption and her stories are mostly all dark romance but then again, she likes to mix things up so don't be surprised if she publishes a sweet romance every now and then.  When she's not writing or reading, Harlow is plotting and planning her next adventure or dreaming of lazy days in the sun with a good book in one hand and a cocktail in the other.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

RELEASE BLITZ: One Day at a Time by Evan Grace

For the past 4 years Cash
has been living his life one day at a time… 

Finally sober, he's running is own business and repairing his
relationship with his sister.  He's happy with his life and proud of his
accomplishments he's made. Now if only he could completely forgive himself for the
mistakes he's made.  

Tessa Brooks has lived a
simple life…

She helps her widowed brother raise his daughter and spends her
days surrounded by books. Then one day, a chance encounter brings her face
to face with a man who will open her eyes to what she's been missing in life,
happiness.

Tessa awakens something in
Cash he thought was dead and buried long ago.

As their relationship grows he knows he needs to tell her about
his past, but he’s afraid of how she will react. Will she be able to handle the
painful truth of his past?

When forces out of their control lead them both down a path of
destruction, they are both left wondering. Will their love be enough to heal
each other when they need the other person the most?


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A Midwesterner and self-proclaimed nerd, Evan has been an avid reader most of her life, but five years ago got bit by the writing bug, and it quickly became her addiction, passion and therapy. When the voices in her head give it a rest, she can always be found with her e-reader in her hand. Some of her favorites include, Shayla Black, Jaci Burton, Madeline Sheehan and Jamie Mcguire. Evan finds a lot of her inspiration in music, so if you see her wearing her headphones you know she means business and is in the zone.

During the day Evan works for a large homecare agency and at night she’s superwoman. She’s a wife to Jim and a mom to Ethan and Evan, a cook, a tutor, a friend and a writer. How does she do it? She’ll never tell.

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

REVIEW/INTERVIEW: Hate F*@k by Ainsley Booth

4 Stars 
“‘Is this what you want Hailey? You want some dirty sex with someone you don’t have to look at ever again?’


‘I’m pretty sure the f*@ked up track record of my family guarantees I’m going to have to see you again.’”
And that right there really captures the essence of Hailey and Cole’s situation. J

Though trying to live the average life, Hailey Reid originates from an upper class socialite family that has a penchant for getting knee deep in public scandals. Lucky for the Reids, or maybe not so lucky for Hailey, Cole Parker is part of The Horus Group, a management company in the Washington, DC area that seems to specialize in bailing the rich and famous out of PR nightmares and dirty little scandals.

Cole is the total sexy, cocky, jaded, take-what-he-wants, mysterious, ex-Navy SEAL, protector. Did I get enough adjectives in there for you to get the picture? It’s a pretty tempting package.  And it has Hailey breathless for him even though a part of her can’t stand him.

Hailey is the "good-girl," though she has quite a few bad girl thoughts about Cole. Still Cole knows he shouldn’t get involved. Off the bat, I enjoyed their banter and the way she pushed his buttons. You can feel the drawl between them. Though I really wished Hailey would stop obsessing about her body. That was a bit of a turn-off. I’m hoping that the drama that unfolds in the coming volumes makes her forget about her curves, thighs, and rear. Now on the flip side, there are definitely parts of Cole that could be obsessed about in further detail with no complaints here ;-) He’s certainly the allure of the story, a character with many layers and harboring some possibly off the record secrets. Thus there’s an intrigue aspect of the plot in finding out just how far he’ll go. I couldn’t decide myself what Cole and his group are totally up to or when he’s lying though his teeth with Hailey, but it feels safe to assume he’ll deliver the adventure, sex-appeal, and possibly danger (why is he packing three guns?... but dang that was somehow sexy when he stripped out of them) as the plot progresses.  

Told via Cole and Hailey’s alternating first person POV, this is a stimulating start as the first volume in the Hate F*@k serial. It’s an easy one to devour in one sitting, and packs a fun, flirty punch of sexual tensions, sexy encounters, intrigue, and plenty of drama to come.

For an except of Hate F*@k  Vol.1, check out the previous cover reveal

Keep reading for an exclusive interview with author Ainsley Booth!

Hate F*@k  Vol.1 releases February 24, 2015 but you can pre-order it for .99 cents today for delivery on release day. ***Updated Release Date: Feb. 17, 2015!

Author Interview: 5 Questions with Ainsley Booth

Q1. Let’s discuss the big eye catcher first—the title! It’s very unique as far as titles go and already has people talking. Having now read the story I understand how it comes into play, but what can you tell readers about how you chose it or came up with it? 

A1: Under a different name, I write contemporary and military romance, and one day I was talking to my critique partner about a plot point, and whether or not angry sex would be appropriate or not. The title flashed in my mind, and I said, "Uhm, I have to go make a book cover..." It was one of those high-concept ideas that excited me from the beginning, but I was nervous, too.

So it started with the title, and the cover, and then I spent a few months thinking about how to write a romance--that builds toward something quite the opposite of hate--and still capture the intensity that a provocative title deserves.

Q2.  Hate F*@k  incorporates plenty of heated encounters, some political intrigue, scandal—What was your inspiration for the plot of this serial?  

A2: I'm fascinated by the idea of crisis management firms, and the people they work for, so the plotting started with the four guys in The Horus Group and grew from there.

Q3. So tell us a little bit about the direction of the series. When can readers expect volumes 2 and 3, and will we see the rest of the guys of The Horus Group get their own stories? They all sound like pretty interesting guys. 

A3: Hate F*@k  is a three part serial, as you've said, and all three parts will come out in the late winter/early spring of 2015. February/March/April release dates. And then yes, there are three other men who have interesting stories... I'm not sure when I'll write them, that's probably a question of demand and my other writing commitments, but once Hate F*@k  wraps up, I'll start to think about Tag and Jason and Wilson and the women that could bring them to their knees. I mean, make them fall in love. ;)

Q4. Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing? Who are some of your favorite authors? 

A4: I'm a long time romance reader--big fan of Robyn Carr, Jill Shalvis, Victoria Dahl, Lori Foster, etc.-- and I've been writing contemporary romance for two years. Last year I read a lot of awesome serials from authors like Deborah Bladon, Lexi Ryan, Kati Wilde and Whitney Gracia Williams, and they've definitely influenced this turn in my writing.

When I'm not reading and writing, I'm a mom and a wife. 

Q5. Tell us a little about your writing process. What are your favorite aspects? What parts do you find the most challenging?

A5: Favorite parts are writing the beginning and end, those fly out of my fingers. And I really enjoy editing and massaging the words to paint exactly the picture I'm trying to convey. The most difficult for me is dragging myself through the middle of the book, keeping the pacing up and not getting too explainy.

Thanks Ainsley and can't wait to read the next installment!

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

RELEASE BLITZ: It's A Date by J. Epps & S. Brümmer

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 15th 2015

Synopsis
Worlds are realigned on one winter’s night.

“The thunderous storm that he is intensifies and I'm about to beg him for this.”

The Ballerina
I've had plenty of practice being graceful, but he has my heart tripping over my pointe shoes. I've conditioned myself to rely on nobody else and I won't start now. I'll push back as hard as I can. However, he seems to be determined on pulling down the wall I use to separate myself from others. Removing myself from his vise grip just became excruciatingly difficult. The storm that follows this man—no, the storm that is this man—has given me more than what I’ve bargained for.

The Storm
The primal need I have for her is deeper than any I’ve experienced before. My world has shifted in more ways than one, and I’m not going to stand around and be held hostage where I don’t belong. The next move I make won’t be for anyone else but myself, and if it happens to bring my world to a screeching halt, then I’m not going to fight it. I’m determined. I want her.

It's A Date Front Cover FINAL!!!

Cover Designer: Judi Perkins

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Jess & Sasha -

JSAuthors. The co-authors come as a package deal with extravagant ribbons laced on top. Their combined enthusiasm is seen as a pink sunrise, uniquely captivating. They share a love for writing, fictional romance, passion-fruit tea lemonade, sweetened and shaken on ice, as well as the color pink. Their combined efforts to share their internal monologues, since they share a brain, can be found in The Date Series.

J. Epps

J. EppsJess is a registered dental hygienist by day and a contemporary romance author by night. She currently resides in the Greater St. Louis area with her husband of over a year. When Jess isn’t writing (meaning her characters aren’t demanding her undivided attention), she enjoys reading books, scouring Pinterest, collecting fountain pens, and traveling with her husband.


S. Brümmer

S. Brümmer

A self-published author by night and all around busybody by day, Sasha is an international baby, born in gorgeous South Africa. Her cultured lifestyle is one that many don’t get to experience. Four countries and a co-author later, she has published her first book of The Date Series. When she’s not preoccupied with her imposing owl fixation, she’s hashing out new ways to translate a titillating and libidinous scene onto a page.



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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

COVER REVEAL: Beautifully Broken by Christa Simpson

in jeans

Expected Release: February 24, 2015
Genre: New Adult Romance (18+)

Matt is good at fixing things…but he quickly learns that people are a little more difficult to put back together.

Matthew Knight is a ladies man. He’s as handsome as he is sinister, with a natural charm that wows the skirt off every woman he passes. Having already had a piece, Felicia knows how dangerous it can be getting too close to all that raw masculine power. If she’s learned anything from their scandalous weekend together, it is that spontaneity leads to chaos. Still choking on guilt from his untimely accident, she refuses to let him in.

Matt wants in, and he can be very persuasive. He will do anything to ruffle Felicia’s feathers and she will stop at nothing to hide how much she enjoys it every time he does. He refuses to surrender until she caves and gives him what he wants; what he’s wanted all this time. Her. When the pair reunite, their chemistry explodes off the charts, but can Felicia harness her frozen emotions and resist him? Although Matt comes armed with all the right words, can he prove to her that she means more to him than another weekend rendezvous? Witness the power struggle and see who comes out on top.

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Christa Simpson, author of the bestselling Twisted Series, writes new adult romances for Black Widow Publishing. She entertains her readers with protective alpha males and sassy heroines.

Christa lives in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She loves reading, writing, movies, music and dancing. She's a dreamer and has always believed you can do anything you set your mind to.

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