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Author Anonymous by E.K. Blair….Review

AUTHOR ANONYMOUS: A True Story told through the voice of E.K. Blair

(a non-series STAND-ALONE book)

Genre: Romance/Drama/Non-Fiction

Release Date: August 29, 2016

SYNOPSIS:

A TRUE STORY told through the voice of New York Times Bestselling Author, E.K. Blair.

She’s an author.
She’s a mother.
She’s a wife.
She’s a fraud.

A woman marked and bound by her own deceit, this is the astounding tale of how one choice knocked her world from its axis forcing her to battle through a year of scandal and betrayal, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

This is an intoxicatingly risqué stand-alone true story tangled in lust, heartbreak, and contrition.

Everyone is going to be curious about Author Anonymous. I mean, who wouldn’t be; a tell-all about an author’s demise and not knowing who this author is. Anyone who says they aren’t the slightest interested, is full of it. Yes, I am one of the very few who stay away from gossip and drama, but this had my curiosity piqued. But let me tell you, this is one review that will most difficult to write.

Author Anonymous is more or less a partial memoir for this author. It’s really hard to write this review without wanting to get personal and point out parts where there are obvious signs that she ignored due to being caught up in the fantasy. It’s extremely hard for me to see how this author was able to find herself in this situation and that’s where my curiosity came in. But I find her very brave for wanting to talk about this – this is her personal life and how it all fell apart because of her actions. It takes alot of strength and courage to put herself out there like that, especially when I am sure some will figure out who it really is.

E.K. writes this book beautifully. You can depict and see what “Tori” and her husband go through. All the turmoil, emotions and confusion. My heart broke for Landon, Tori’s husband. But I applaud him for not once giving up. There are a few things that he did that I don’t agree with and I think hurt these two working things out quicker but at the same time,Tori didn’t help the situation at all. Tori is confused and caught up in the excitement of the fantasy. Alec is Tori’s drug – an addiction she can’t kick, no matter the consequences.

I am hoping that this book will help this author find her way. It’s not our job as readers to judge her for her actions. It’s our job to let her know that she has us to support her. We may not agree with her actions but she’s human. We all make shit decisions in life but that doesn’t make us a bad person. This is one book that gave me mixed emotions. I am just hoping that one day she finds what she wants out of her life.

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An Indecent Proposal by Katee Robert…..Review

AN INDECENT PROPOSAL

by Katee Robert

When a no strings attached arrangement turns into something more, Cillian O’Malley and Olivia Rashidi must overcome the family ties that bind them. Fans of Jackie Ashenden’s Make You and Kresley Cole’s The Master, will devour the super steamy and fast paced third book, An Indecent Proposal in the wildly popular O’ Malley series by NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Katee Robert.

Title: An Indecent Proposal

Author: Katee Robert

Series: The O’Malley Series #3

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 30, 2016

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing- Forever

Synopsis:

Greed. Ambition. Violence. Those are the “values” Olivia Rashidi learned from her Russian mob family-and the values she must leave behind for the sake of her daughter. When she meets Cillian O’Malley, she recognizes the red flag of his family name . . . yet she still can’t stop herself from seeing the smoldering, tortured man. To save her family, Olivia sets out to discover Cillian’s own secrets, but the real revelation is how fast-and how hard-she’s falling for him.

Plagued by a violent past, Cillian is more vulnerable than anyone realizes. Anyone except Olivia, whose beauty, compassion, and pride have him at “hello,” even if she’s more inclined to say good-bye to an O’Malley. While his proposal of sex with no strings seems simple, what he feels for her isn’t, especially after he learns that she belongs to a rival crime family. Cillian knows that there is no escape from the life, but Olivia may be worth trying-and dying-for . . .

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Another great installment in The O’Malley’s series from Katee Robert!

This book was a bit slower than the first two, BUT I feel that had this book any faster, things would have been more confusing for readers. This book brought on another family into the corrupt ways of the Boston mafia and Katee did a great job of building that tension.

Cillian is still trying to deal with the death of Devlin along with how he sees his family falling apart from the inside out. Olivia was introduced briefly in the last book but we knew nothing about her except she was tough woman who spoke her mind.

I really enjoyed the slow build between Cillian and Olivia. There was an instant attraction between the two but aside from the physical part, neither cared for the other. Until their lives were slowly and unexcpectedly thrown together.

Katee is building a very strong story wtih some exceptionally amazing characters. Her characters are very well developed and their actions are very life-life this plot. I truly feel like I am wathcing a drama show play out with each book. There’s so much deceit, lies, ploys and secrets going on, it’s so easy to sucked into the lives of these people.

And with each book, not only do we get more infomation on the main characters that book is about, but we get introduced slowly to the main character of the next book in small snippets. I love that we get to see where the previous characters are at in life and how they play into the current book.

Katee is weaving quite the intricate and intriguing plot that has left me sitting at the edge of my seat wanting to know how this all plays out in the end.

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpa’s knee. She found romance novels at age twelve and it changed her life. When not writing sexy contemporary and speculative fiction romance novels, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her wee ones, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Connect with Katee at: Website | Facebook | Twitter| GoodReads | Instagram |

Tailored For Trouble by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff…ARC Review

A sassy, sexy, laugh-out-loud rom-com between the hottest man never to be tamed and the woman crazy enough to try

SHE WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

Taylor Reed is no stranger to selfish, uncaring CEOs. She was fired by one, which is why she has created her own executive training program—helping heartless bosses become more human. So Taylor shocks even herself when she agrees to coach Bennett Wade, the cutthroat exec who got her unceremoniously canned. She’d love to slam the door in his annoying but very handsome face, but the customers aren’t exactly lining up at her door. Plus, this extreme makeover will give Taylor the golden opportunity to prove that her program works like a charm.

HE WANTS TO BUY IT.

Bennett Wade is many things—arrogant, smug, brusque—but trusting isn’t one of them. Women just seem to be after his billions. So when he hires Taylor Reed, he has no desire to change. Bennett is trying to win over the feminist owner of a company he desperately wants to buy, but something about the fiery Taylor thaws the ice around his heart, making Bennett feel things he never quite planned on. And if there’s one thing Bennett can’t stand, it’s when things don’t go according to plan.

They are a match tailor-made for trouble.

My Review:

Tailored For Trouble is the first book in a new series form author Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and the first of her work that I’ve read. Well, I can say that I’ve found a new author to keep on my radar because I loved this book!

I love a good enemies to lovers story and this book was a perfect example of that trope done really well. I adored Taylor and her no nonsense attitude. I enjoyed her spitfire personality and her inner dialogue was quite funny. Bennet, while he’s the type of guy you love to hate, I knew I would end up loving as the story progressed…and boy did I. Together these two are sexy and fun and I really enjoyed watching their relationship ebb and flow from start to finish.

Overall this was a fun and sexy read and I will certainly be reading more form this author again!

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About the author:

S.F. Native, MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling romance author. Although she obtained her MBA and worked for more than 15yrs in the corporate world, she believes that it’s never too late to come out of the romance closet and follow your dreams.

Mimi lives with her Latin Lover hubby, two pirates-in-training (their boys), and the rat terrier duo, Snowflake and Mini Me, in Arizona. She hopes to make you laugh when you need it most and continues to pray daily that leather pants will make a big comeback for men.

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Man of Honor by Diana Gardin….Blog Tour Stop & Review

TITLE: MAN OF HONOR

AUTHOR: DIANA GARDIN

GENRE: ROMANCE

The best rules are the ones worth breaking . . .

After his mother’s funeral, ex-Army Ranger Drake Sullivan wants only to disappear and drown his sorrows in whiskey. Then he sees her: Mea Jones. An untamed, sexy-as-hell whirlwind of energy. A few years ago, she showed him the best-and hottest-night of his life, then walked away without a backward glance. But he’s never stopped wanting more.

When it comes to guys, Mea has rules. One night. No dating. Whatever it takes to have control and keep it. With Drake, it’s all heat and hurt and hunger, and pretty much the opposite of control. And that makes him dangerous as hell. Mea has her own demons, and falling in love-or even in lust-is strictly a no-go proposition. But she soon finds out Drake is incredibly single-minded when it comes to getting what he wants. And he’s determined to be the exception to all her rules.

Reader advisory: The heroine’s past deals with dark elements some readers may find disturbing. Recommended for mature audiences only.

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Her voice voice has gone all low and husky, and my dick instantly jerks to attention like it’s responding to a signal that only she knows. “Yeah?” The thudding of my heart is heavy, harsh, and violent.

She breathes out. “Yeah.”

She lifts her eyes, big, warm, and beautiful to meet mine. I’m hypnotized for a minute, just staring into them while she stares right back. With an uncontrollable surge of need, my body moves into autopilot and I just react.

I tug her wrist, pulling her off the back of the bike. When she’s standing beside me, a quick gasp escapes her as I pull her to straddle my lap.

And then she’s mine.

Her lips are mine, her mouth belongs to me.

And I pillage.

And I plunder.

At the insistent urge of my tongue, she opens to me with a moan. I pull back for a second.

“Sexiest sound I ever heard, baby.” I don’t want to scare her, but I can’t do much more than growl at this moment.

Claiming her lips again, I taste her and she’s perfect. Fucking perfect. She presses against me, forcing me to go deeper, to kiss her harder. When she grinds her hips against my rock-hard cock, I can’t take it anymore. Her hands sift through my hair. Rough, rough, rough.

I wrench away from her devilish mouth and grab her ass. The fact that any other rider could come along at any moment only amps me up, not slows me down. I lift her up, and when I plunge her back down on top of me she clamps down on her bottom lip with her teeth and drops her head into my shoulder.

“Drake,” she whispers. Harsh, harsh, harsh.

Then she bites down hard on my shoulder.

I absolutely LOVE Diana Gardin’s Battle Scars Series and was dying for Drake and Mea’s story and I can tell you that it was everything I wanted and MORE!

The history between Drake and Mea had been a bit of a mystery until now and when we find out the full story I was like a cheerleader at the one minute mark of a tied football game…I wanted these two together like nothing else! There are so many ups and downs and it’s all so emotional and intense I was glued to each and every page. Now, I won’t give anything away but I will say that all of the highs and lows end so deliciously perfect and I couldn’t be happier.

I also loved getting to see all of the characters I have grown to love in this series. I will continue too look forward to more and more from this amazing and fabulous group of characters!

Thank you, Diana, for yet another kick ass read!

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Diana Gardin was born and raised combing the coasts of Southeastern Virginia. She is now a happy resident of South Carolina as she married into an enormous Carolina-rooted family. She loves the beach, and even more than that she loves to read while sitting on the beach.

While writing was always a passion of Diana’s, she enrolled in college to become an elementary-school teacher. After eight years of teaching in both Virginia and South Carolina, she decided to stay at home with her first child. This decision is what opened her eyes to the fact that she still very much loved to write, and her first novel was born. Diana is the author of several works of New Adult Romance, including The Ashes Series, The Nelson Island Series, and the Battle Scars Series.

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Bossman by Vi Keeland…Review

Are you ready to meet Chase Parker in BOSSMAN?

A standalone Contemporary Romance novel by

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Vi Keeland

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Blurb

The first time I met Chase Parker, I didn’t exactly make a good impression.

I was hiding in the bathroom hallway of a restaurant, leaving a message for my best friend to save me from my awful date.

He overheard and told me I was a bitch, then proceeded to offer me some dating advice.

So I told him to mind his own damn business—his own tall, gorgeous, full-of-himself damn business—and went back to my miserable date.

When he walked by my table, he smirked, and I watched his arrogant, sexy ass walk back to his date.

I couldn’t help but sneak hidden glances at the condescending jerk on the other side of the room. Of course, he caught me on more than one occasion, and winked.

When the gorgeous stranger and his equally hot date suddenly appeared at our table, I thought he was going to rat me out.

But instead, he pretended we knew each other and joined us—telling elaborate, embarrassing stories about our fake childhood.

My date suddenly went from boring to bizarrely exciting.

When it was over and we parted ways, I thought about him more than I would ever admit, even though I knew I’d never see him again.

I mean, what were the chances I’d run into him again in a city with eight million people?

Then again…

What were the chances a month later he’d wind up being my new sexy boss?

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My Review:

Bossman is the latest work from author Vi Keelend, an author I just adore! From start to finish, with two sexy and dynamic main characters, plenty of fun banter, and tons of sexual tension, I ate up every page!

I always love when a guy has to fight for his love interest’s affections and this was that…on steroids! After meeting and having more than a few things fall into place, Reese finds herself working for the deliciously sexy, witty, charming Chase. I totally knew she was a goner for him from the very beginning but of course, she tries to resist. Which leads to playful and sexy antics I couldn’t get enough of. Chase has his work cut out for him and what starts out with a sexy and fun banter between them, turns super heated and insanely sexy. I loved these two together. Both characters are interesting and well-written. There was also a great deeper emotional level when it came to both Chase and Reese’s pasts and it added a wonderful layer to both characters. I loved watching their relationship grow from something innocent and fun into more meaningful and serious. Of course, there are a few bumps along the way but it just made me love their story even more and I was so happy the way things ended for these two!

If you’re looking for a book guaranteed to pull you in and keep you glued to each sexy and fun page, this is a book for you! Thank you, Ms. Keelend, for an other amazing read!

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About the Author:

Vi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn’t change for the world. She is an attorney and a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today Best Selling author. Over the last three years, eleven of her titles have appeared on the USA Today Bestseller lists and four on the New York Times Bestseller lists.

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The Baller

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Worth the Fight

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Belong to You

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His Royal Secret by Lilah Pace…ARC Review

His Royal Secret is out TODAY!

Synopsis:

James, the handsome, cosmopolitan Prince of Wales, is used to being in the public eye. But he’s keeping a king-sized secret…James, next in line for the throne, is gay.

He’s been able to hide his sexual orientation with the help of his best friend and beard, Lady Cassandra. Sometimes he feels like a coward for not coming out, but he daren’t risk losing the crown. If he did, the succession would fall on his deeply troubled younger sister, Princess Amelia. To protect her, James is willing to live a lie.

While on holiday, he meets Benjamin Dahan—a rugged international reporter with a globe-trotting, unattached life—who catches far more than James’s eye. And when Ben is transferred to London, it seems fate may finally be smiling on James.

But what began as a torrid fling grows into something far more intimate and powerful. Soon James will have to decide who he is, what he wants from life and love, and what he’s willing to sacrifice for the truth…

My Review:

His Royal Secret is the first in a new series form author Liliah Pace and from the description alone, I knew this was going to be an amazing story. After reading it, I have to say that Ms. Pace is one helluvah writer and I will certainly be looking into her previous works because this book knocked my socks off!

I am a sucker from good royal scandals and am fascinated with how they have to live their lives. I could never imagine having every move I made be scrutinized and ridiculed. I certainly couldn’t imagine living a lie under that kind of social microscope but alas, James is doing just that. He has never been able to live his life as a gay man seeing as though he was s royal and while the world is certainly much more tolerant of a lot of things, it’s still not ready for a gay prince or king. My heart breaks for James and the life he leads. He has a great friend who has helped keep his charade of a straight man intact but he longs for more and when he met Benjamin I just knew it was something special for both of them. I loved them together so damn much but in the same breath I was worried for James that he would be found out and his life would be ruined because of the close-minded and ignorant. I love how these two secret lovers made their relationship work and that James has people close to him who know who he really is and accept him for that. It was so amazing to read the dichotomy of James’ royal persona and the man he is behind closed doors. The quiet and stolen moments he and Ben share are so special and so real. I won’t ruin anything for you but I will say that this book ends leaving me both excited and terrified for their future!

I’m also dying to see what happens with James’ younger sister. She is a bit of a mess and I’m sure her story is going to be an emotional one!

Thank you, Ms. Pace, for an amazing and touching read!

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About the author:

Lilah Pace is a pseudonym for a New York Times bestselling author, so she can’t give away too much about herself here, but she has lived everywhere from Italy to the United Kingdom before putting down roots in the American South.

She’s addicted to Diet Coke, loves her dog, and daydreams about several British movie stars (though usually no more than two at a time).

And while it took her a long while to get up the courage to write books, now she hopes she’ll never stop.

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Into The Blue by Chanel Cleeton…Review Tour Stop

Into the Blue

by Chanel Cleeton

July 5, 2016

Wild Aces #2

Adult Contemporary Romance

Penguin/Berkley

BOOK SUMMARY:

From the author of Fly with Me and the Capital Confessions Novels comes the newest in the sexy Wild Aces Romance series.

Eric Jansen—call sign Thor—loves nothing more than pushing his F-16 to the limit. Returning home to South Carolina after a tragic loss, he hopes to fix the mistake he made long ago, when he chose the Air Force over his fiancée.

Becca Madison isn’t quick to welcome Thor back. She can’t forget how he shattered her heart. But Thor won’t give up once he’s set his sights on what he wants—and he wants Becca.

Thor shows Becca that he’s no longer the impulsive boy he used to be, and Becca finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But will Thor be able to walk away from his dream of flying the F-16 for their love or does his heart belong to the sky?

My Review:

Into the Blue is the second book in author Chanel Cleeton’s Wild Aces series and after falling in love with this group of fly boys in the first book, I was so excited to get my hands on this second installment.

I love a good second chance romance and having met Becca and Eric (Thor) in the first book I had no doubt their story was going to be sexy and full of high emotion. Well, Ms. Cleeton didn’t disappoint! After a pretty messy ending to their relationship it’s easy to imagine this was going to be a delicious and intense read and was it ever. The chemistry between Becca and Eric is crazy hot and I just loved reading them. I was glued to each page and was so sad when I realized I had read it so quickly.

I also loved getting to see more of the entire cast of characters I have grown to love. Of course, this just leaves me in more anticipation of the next book, On Broken Wings. I have a feeling I will need to order an entire case of tissues for that one and I can’t freaking WAIT!

Thank you, Ms. Cleeton, for another awesome read!

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Originally a Florida girl, CHANEL CLEETON moved to London where she received a bachelor’s degree from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel fell in love with London and planned to stay there forever, until fate intervened on a Caribbean cruise and a fighter pilot with smooth dance moves swept her off her feet. Now, a happily ever after later, Chanel is living her next adventure.

Law school made Chanel realize she’d rather spend her days writing sexy stories than in a courtroom, and she hasn’t looked back since. An avid reader and hopeless romantic, she’s happiest curled up with a book. She has a weakness for handbags, her three pups, and her husband.

Chanel writes contemporary romances, women’s fiction, and thrillers. She is published by Harlequin HQN, Penguin/InterMix, and Penguin/Berkley and is the author of the International School, Capital Confessions, Assassins, and Wild Aces series.

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Samantha’s Secret (A More Perfect Union #3) by Betty Bolte…Review

A More Perfect Union Series

by Betty Bolté

Genre: Historical Romance

Emily’s Vow

Release Date: October 4, 2014

Emily Sullivan’s greatest fear is dying in childbirth, as did her twin sister and their mother. Then she’s thrown in a loyalist prison for her privateering father’s raids on the British, and her accuser—a former beau—promises to recant if she will marry him.

Frank Thomson always loved Emily despite her refusal to return his affections. A patriot spy posing as a loyalist officer, when Frank learns of Emily’s plight, he challenges her accuser to a duel.

Freed from prison, Emily ponders returning the affections of her rescuer—the only man she’s ever loved and who married her twin to save the Sullivan family’s reputation. But Frank cannot afford to be discovered. For the sake of young America, he must deliver his secrets.

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Amy’s Choice

Release Date: October 5, 2014

Without a goodbye, Amy Abernathy’s childhood sweetheart, Benjamin Hanson, leaves to fight in the American War for Independence. Amy chooses to pick up the pieces of her heart and leave Charles Town to help her sister who is with child.

Benjamin knows he hurt Amy, but he plans to make it up to her after his mission is completed. Then he learns that Amy has been captured by renegade soldiers. Now Benjamin faces his own choice: free the sassy yet obstinate woman he’s never stopped loving or protect Charles Town from vengeful British occupation.

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Samantha’s Secret

Release Date: April 25, 2015

Midwife and healer, Samantha McAlester returns from the front lines to find Charles Town under British siege and the town’s new doctor at war with its citizens.

Dr. Trent Cunningham intends to build a hospital staffed solely with educated doctors. What he doesn’t need is a raven-haired charlatan spooning out herbs and false promises to his patients, while tempting him at every turn.

Then a mutual friend develops a mysterious infection. Trenton is stumped. Samantha suspects the cure but knows treatment will expose her long-guarded secret, risking all she holds dear… including Trenton.

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Evelyn’s Promise

Release Date: January 26, 2016

Determined to make her own way in the emerging United States of America, and live free of the dictates and demands of another husband, widow Evelyn Hamilton faces soaring post-war inflation as she struggles to provide for herself and her infant son.

Militiaman Nathaniel Williams is determined to make his fortune on the New Frontier. But during a visit to Charlestown, his heart is ensnared by a smart, beautiful widow, forcing Nathaniel to make the hardest decision of his life.

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Samantha’s Secret (A More Perfect Union #3)…Review

If you’re looking for something besides Dukes and rakes and nobility, try this American Revolutionary

War historical romance. It was charming and interesting and felt like a mash-up of Gone With the Wind

and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

I loved the plot of Samantha’s Secret. Samantha is a healer and uses herbs and teas and very traditional

practices. Trent is a doctor, trained in the latest and greatest. A mutual friend is injured during a

skirmish with the British and their bedside manners clash over how to treat him. While they were

butting heads over how to care for the patient, sparks are flying between the two of them. I liked these

two together, even if Trent came off as a bit condescending sometimes.

Aside from the romance, this story has a great storyline regarding Samantha’s parents, who are British

loyalists, and what will happen to her if and when they leave America. This is book three in a series and

even without reading the first two, I got a good sense of the strong friendship between Samantha and

her friends.

Good, solid story and characters set in an interesting time period.

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Betty Bolté writes both historical and contemporary stories featuring strong, loving women and brave, compassionate men. No matter whether the stories are set in the past or the present, she loves to include a touch of the paranormal. In addition to her romantic fiction, she’s the author of several nonfiction books and earned a Master of Arts in English in 2008. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Historical Novel Society, the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and the Authors Guild. Get to know her at www.bettybolte.com.

The Sapphire Affair by Lauren Blakeley…Release Day Event & Review

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Bounty hunter Jake Harlowe knows how to track a criminal. So when a group of swindled shareholders hires him to trail their former CEO, Jake expects a quick trip to the Cayman Islands to close another case. Until a devastatingly beautiful woman gets in the way.

Steph Anderson is visiting the Caymans for a rock climbing and dive trip—or so she tells Jake. She’s really trying to find out whether or not her stepfather embezzled money from his company. The last thing Steph needs is the distraction of a sexy, charming man whose kisses drive her wild.

Soon, the pair discover they’re after the same target—and millions in jewels. While Jake can’t be certain Steph isn’t working for her stepfather, and Steph can’t be certain Jake isn’t after the diamonds for himself, they can agree the heat between them is intense, and neither can deny the passion for long.

But the morning after, Steph discovers that she just might have slept with the enemy, and now she’ll have to outwit him to get everything she needs…

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My Review:

I am a huge fan of the awesomeness that is Lauren Blakeley’s writing and was so excited for this new series. From start to finish, Ms. Blakeley once again nailed it. This story is full of duplicity, mystery, and sexy banter. I loved Steph and Jake and the series of events from their past that have led them onto the same path in finding out truths and possibly bringing a thief to justice. I was glued to each page wondering if Steph could help her mother by bringing the only father she had known to justice if he was, in fact, a money embezzling thief. I equally loved Jake and his loyalty to his family and in keeping the worry of day to day finances and business squarely on his shoulders. Together they have a sexy connection that I could eat up with a spoon!

The ending of this story was done perfectly in that we get a teensy bit of resolution but are left wanting to know so much more with the future of this couple.

Thank you, Ms. Blakeley, for another kick ass story!

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He’d have to get to the bottom of this on his own, and figure out if he was being played by the woman with the starfish belly ring. He wasn’t going to let last night’s kiss cloud his focus. He wasn’t going to let that blue bikini that hugged her hips, and had the good fortune to snuggle up to her breasts, distract him. Absolutely not.

“I’m glad you made it. I thought you’d get a kick out of Happy Turtle Cove, since you named me Happy Turtle,” she said, then dropped her voice to a faux whisper. “But it’s really a cove for turtles. I was just swimming with them.”

Stop. Just stop.

Swimming with turtles was too adorable. Especially when her nose crinkled. A constellation of freckles was splashed across her nose. He hadn’t noticed them yesterday. Briefly, he wondered where else she might be hiding freckles that he’d uncover on a proper and thorough investigation of her fantastic body. Preferably with his tongue, across every inch of her skin. “You were actually swimming with turtles?”

She tapped the mesh bag on her shoulder. “My snorkel gear is in here.” She gestured to her body. “Sorry, I’m still in my bathing suit. I’ll put on a sundress as soon as this is dry.”

“Or just remove the bikini entirely so it’ll dry faster. It’s not ever necessary to put on a dress on my account. I’m completely OK with the bikini as a sole item of clothing on a woman like you,” he said, then nearly smacked himself. He had to stop thinking with his dick. He had to use that head on his goddamn shoulders.

Cover up that body. Put a paper bag over your face. Stop being so damn sexy and sweet. Stop making me think about taking you back to my hotel room and peeling off that bikini and tasting how sweet your sun-kissed skin is.

“I’m glad to know that both nudity and skimpy bathing suits have your sartorial approval. But I actually hope to look somewhat decent when you take me to the Coconut Iguana. My friend Sandy runs it.”

He arched an eyebrow in question.

She tapped her wrist, even though it was bare. She didn’t strike him as a watch wearer. “Lunch time. I’m hungry. So I decided to let you take me out to lunch as a reward for your showing up and following my napkin instructions. Plus, they have the best fish tacos on the Islands, and absolutely amazing coconut drinks,” she said, stepping closer and bumping her hip against him.

A groan rumbled in his chest. Why was the universe torturing him?

He forced his brain to take over. To focus on facts, not lust. Because it made no sense why she’d be hungry, since he’d seen her at a restaurant two hours ago, and she didn’t look like she noshed around the clock. This was another sign that she might be working for the enemy.

“I’m hungry, too. Let’s head to the Coconut Iguana.” He held out a hand, telling himself that lunch was the perfect opportunity to get to the heart of who this woman was. Since she knew Eli, she might be a valuable asset. And if this woman was playing him, he could play her.

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About Lauren Blakely:

Since self-publishing her debut romance novel CAUGHT UP IN US three years ago, Lauren Blakely has sold more than 1 million books. She is known for her sexy contemporary romance style that’s full of heat, heart and humor. A devout fan of cake and canines, Lauren has plotted entire novels while walking her four-legged friends. She lives in California with her family. With ten New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than fifty times. Her bestselling series include Sinful Nights, Seductive Nights, No Regrets, Caught Up in Love, and Fighting Fire as well as standalone romantic comedies like BIG ROCK and MISTER O, which were both instant New York Times Bestsellers. In the fall she’ll release WELL HUNG, another romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter: laurenblakely.com/newsletter.

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BookShots Flames – Original romances presented by JAMES PATTERSON: The McCullagh Inn in Maine by Jen McLaughlin

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Her second chance at love. . .

Chelsea McCullagh escapes to Maine with a gun and fresh bruises. She’s ready to begin anew-until she runs into her old flame, Jeremy Holland. As he helps to fix her inn, her heart heals and they rediscover what they once loved about each other. But as the two play house, it starts to seem too good to last. . . .

My Review:

First off, I have to say, I love this whole concept. Being a big fan of 1,001 Dark Nights, I’ve been spoiled with these tasty little morsels of stories that can get me out of my own head for a couple of hours and just decompress. I will always love full-length novels, but some times a little taste of delicious is all I need to satisfy my reading hunger. So, I was so excited to hear James Patterson was diving into the romance world with some authors I already know and love and giving us another course of tasty little reading morsels.

I’ve also been a big fan of Ms. McLaughlin’s for quite some time as well and was over the moon to get my hands on this title! The McCullagh Inn in Maine was such a change of pace from what I’m used to from Ms. McLaughlin and I adored it! I love when authors I’m familiar with show me a different side to their writing and Ms. McLaughlin did just that. Not only was there amazing chemistry between the two main characters, there was a ton of history and a whole lot of mystery as to what lead them to where they were today. That mystery also lead to some tense moments where I wasn’t sure who was on team good or team bad! I love that feeling…when you’re questioning everyone and are praying for a good outcome. Jeremy and Chelsea are amazing characters with a heated and tumultuous past. Their paths lead them back together, and even though Chelsea isn’t thrilled about it, Jeremy will soon become someone she can rely on, and with her past lurking in the shadows, she will certainly need it. The push and pull between them was done really well and the danger getting closer and closer to them was also a layer to this story I thoroughly enjoyed.

Overall, this was a fantastic read with layers of suspense, mystery, emotion, and even romance. I’m already excited for more in this series! Thank you, Ms. McLaughlin, for a great story!

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About the author:

Jen McLaughlin is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of sexy books with Penguin Random House. Under her pen name, Diane Alberts, she is also a USA TODAY bestselling author of Contemporary Romance with Entangled Publishing. Her first release as Jen McLaughlin, Out of Line, hit the New York Times, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal lists. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. She is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.

Luka by Jane Harvey-Berrick…Blog Tour Stop & Review

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I’m not a good man.

I’m not a bad man.

But I’ve made some bad mistakes, made the wrong choices.

Who hasn’t? But the consequences are tearing us apart.

I love two people.

I love them differently.

The world tells me I have to choose. Why? Why do I have to choose?

Loving hurts. Dancing heals.

Love makes you soar, makes you fly and sets you free—and then it lets you freefall until you’re smashed and bleeding on the ground. Ultimately, love is the worst thing that can happen to a human being.

Im my opinion.

I love two people.

I love them differently.

One is a man.

One is a woman.

And they are brother and sister.

**** A stand alone novel in the best-selling Rhythm Series. ****

“Two minutes to curtain,” called out the stage manager.

We all hustled to take our places for the first number, and Ash walked with Laney as she wheeled herself to a spot where she could watch from the wings.

I felt a shiver of anticipation skitter across my skin, and I stretched my arms over my head before shaking them out, keeping flexible, keeping moving.

“God, I’ll never get enough of this,” whispered Sarah. “I hate it and I love it.”

I knew exactly what she meant. The nerves never really stopped, but the second I stepped on stage, adrenaline and muscle memory took over. My body would respond before my brain felt the fear of dancing in front of a thousand strangers.

I could hear the audience, hear their breaths, feel their excitement, feel the heat rolling forward from the press of bodies.

And then the house lights sank and the theater dropped into darkness, the electricity of expectancy lighting a fuse.

Al, the conductor, tapped his baton, and there was a collective breath as the band prepared to play, fingers hovering above keys and strings, the drummer poised, tension in his arms.

Then the music blasted out in an explosion of sound and light, and I was on stage, alive, powerful, doing what I was born to do.

I became the role, I lived the dance, blood pounding through my veins, my muscles coiled and released as I lunged and leapt, my arms sweeping through the space around me, filling it with spirals of strength and emotion.

Nothing could beat this feeling, this intensity, this desire to drink from the well of life.

And it was magnificent.

For a split second, I caught Ash’s eye, and we shared something that only another dancer can understand—a connection, an emotion so fleeting, I could have dreamed it.

I feel it too, brother.

Two hours later, we stood bathed in sweat under the bright stage lights, smiles on our faces and tears in our eyes, soaking up applause as the crowd rose to their feet, cheers and whistles soaring above the roar. My chest heaved from the exertion, but also from the deep emotion that dancing always brought to me, and I knew that everyone on this stage felt the exact same way.

Sarah stood next to me, tears running down her face, happy tears; tears of achievement and joy; tears of satisfaction and sorrow that it was all over. The end of a performance was a birth—the memories of the audience would live on—and a death, too, as another show ended. So tonight, we were celebrating and grieving.

“I’m going to miss this so fucking much,” she sobbed, staring up at me, then out at the cheering crowd. “God, I’m going to miss you, Luka, you bloody great hunk of sexy Slovenian.”

“I’ll miss you too, buča,” I said sincerely, leaning down to kiss her cheek, tasting the salt of her tears.

All the dancers linked hands, raising our arms in the air as we took our final bow. Ash stepped forward, looking down at the band and applauding them, too. Then he clasped his hands together and pressed them to his heart, before waving to the audience and leaving the stage.

Yveta, Gary and Oliver stepped forward with me and Sarah to take our bows as co-leads, then we too left the stage.

And it was all over.

The applause drained away as the curtain fell for the last time and the house lights came up.

Then it was the slow descent to normalcy as we peeled away the roles we’d played, along with our costumes, wigs and makeup.

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My Review:

Luka is the second book in author Jane Harvey-Berrick’s Rhythm Series and being a big fan of this author I was excited to read this newest release. If there’s one thing I know I can count on from Ms. Harevy-Berrick it’s a well-written story with interesting and complex characters. Luka was no exception.

I want to start out by saying this is not a true love triangle book, which is good, because I’m just not a fan of all the angst that a love triangle brings. That being said, this book still had an immense amount of angst. For me, I love when those kind of high emotions are done well, and it certainly was with Luka. I also want to let you know you really don’t have to have read the first in the series to dive into this installment. I hadn’t had a chance to read the previous book and I was still able to enjoy Luka.

Ok now to get to the nitty gritty! You can really get a good feel for how Luka is just by reading the synopsis. Luka isn’t bad or good, he’s just a pretty regular 27 year old single guy. Acting like single guys do. Partying, finding new partners to share his bed with, and it really didn’t matter if it was a man or a woman. For Luka the idea was just to live life and enjoy every minute. I really liked him a lot and yet at the same time my heart broke for him. He goes thorough some pretty rough things in this story and was treated pretty poorly at times. I experienced a wide range of emotions as I read. I was angry, upset, sad, and sympathetic. I just wanted some good for Luka and I didn’t care whose arms he found it in. I don’t want to go too much into the plot because It’s not something I want to ruin for anyone of you. Trust me when I tell you, it’s raw, gritty, moving, touching, emotional, and all the things this author does so damn well!

If you’re looking for something decidedly different from a typical romance, this is a story you should pick up. Thank you Ms. Harvey-Berrick for yet another touching read.

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Jane is a writer of contemporary romance fiction, known for thoughtful stories, often touching on difficult subjects: disability (DANGEROUS TO KNOW & LOVE, SLAVE TO THE RHYTHM); mental illness (THE EDUCATION OF CAROLINE, SEMPER FI); life after prison (LIFERS); dyslexia (THE TRAVELING MAN, THE TRAVELING WOMAN).

She is also a campaigner for former military personnel to receive the support they need on leaving the services. She wrote the well-received play LATER, AFTER with former veteran Mike Speirs. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1CyB8c0xA )

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