RELEASE DAY LAUNCH: CAMMIE by Jennifer Foor

 

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I’ve always done the right thing. People expect nothing less from me.

Then came medical school, deadlines, and the pressure of being the best. I became overwhelmed, seeking out alternate ways to stay on top, like extracurricular activities with my mentor.

After a while my life was spinning out of control. I fell in love and began having an affair with my married professor, and to top it off we’ve been caught by his vengeful spouse. She’ll stop at nothing to expose her husband for the lying, cheating man he’s become, putting me directly in the crossfires of their very public separation. The school board is talking about revoking my credits.

I think he loves me. He claims we can have a future if I’m patient, but now there is something pressing me to make drastic decisions.

I’m pregnant and he thinks it’s best if I abort the child before anyone finds out. My only choice is to leave town, to return to the family who I know will protect me.

I don’t know what’s going to happen when my family discovers the truth, but at this point nothing can hurt me more than losing everything I’ve worked my whole life for.

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Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author.

She is married with She’s best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, writing stories that come from her heart. 

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RELEASE BLITZ AND GIVEAWAY: REDEEMING RHYS by Mary E. Palmerin

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Title: REDEEMING RHYS

A Dark Novel

Author: Mary E. Palmerin

Publication Date: January 19, 2016

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Are people born pure?

Is evil learned, or is it birthed into one’s soul, like a fallen angel who was previously part of graciousness? Rhys is decayed, black, and bad. He cut distortion out of his life years before, but he let her live; his only way to gain redemption once more. As his sinful needs blanket him with dread, he seeks penance from the soul he saw as a second chance. Is absolution too late for Rhys? **Warning, dark scenes depicted heavily throughout this novel. Read the Author’s disclaimer carefully before proceeding with this title.**

 

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International bestselling author of the Monster series. Writer of dark, taboo tales. Lover of tattoos, art, and a hopeless book junkie.

 

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RELEASE REVIEW: CLUBWHORE by Kim Jones

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I’m that girl…
The girl every woman loves to hate.
The one your man dreams about.
I live up to my name…
CLUBWHORE.
And this is my story.

She needs something. Something Devil’s Renegade MC Sergeant at Arms Bryce is more than willing to give. But he’s not the kind of man who asks. He takes. And soon, he will take her. He’ll dominate her. He’ll captivate her. She’ll be his—no patches…no property…no titles. Only her. Only him.
She thinks this is her story to tell.
It very well may be.
But he’s fixing to rewrite it.

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Review

I absolutely loved Delilah’s story…it’s an intriguing look at the biker lifestyle through the eyes of a woman who doesn’t mind being used for her body because it’s one of the only ways she can feel enough to calm the beast within.

White trash. Skank. Slut. These are the words that clubwhores endure on a daily basis. MC members, prospects, and other bikers don’t hesitate to use these women for all kinds of activities because these men feel that’s what they’re there for and are the first to make sure the clubwhores know their place in the club. But Delilah Scott is not your typical clubwhore and she sure as hell doesn’t care if bikers use her body anyway they want to; in fact, she gets off on it more than they probably do.

MC Romance readers have gotten an abundance of stories told through a future/current old lady, but rarely are we given one from a type of woman who old ladies love to hate…who they would be more than willing to bitch slap and tell her to stay away from their men, which is exactly why CLUBWHORE works so well for me.

Kim Jones does a great job of allowing readers’ inside the heart and head of a clubwhore and the reasons Delilah needs and craves her job and doesn’t give two shits about the way people look at her, especially old ladies. What’s most interesting to me is that Delilah has a code that she lives by when it comes to dealing with certain bikers. She’s a pain whore who can’t feel any kind of release without it and those demons rear their heads all the time until one biker teaches Delilah how to get off without the pain and understand that no one deserves the kind of treatment she gets from those who are supposed to love her.

Delilah is definitely fucked up, but it’s understandable based on how Kim Jones peels away Delilah’s layers and shows readers exactly where all of the damage stems from, and it’s a heartbreaking and freeing experience that Delilah goes through in CLUBWHORE in order to realize her worth and what she truly deserves to have in her life.

CLUBWHORE is not readers’ typical love story because while Bryce plays a huge role in forcing Delilah to face her demons and realize that she has no sins to be punished for from her past, the text is more about Delilah not submitting to her insecurities and need for pain and recognizing that she doesn’t need to endure the brutal situations that she’s put herself in, in the past to work through her issues. It’s about Delilah learning to love herself and feel at peace with everything that’s happened and never go back to the weak girl she used to be before Bryce showed her how to feel without thinking…how to submit without pain…how to love and be loved back.

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

5 Poison Apples

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RELEASE BLITZ: The Baller by Vi Keeland

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Meet Brody Easton in THE BALLER!

A standalone Contemporary Romance novel by

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Vi Keeland

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The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men’s locker room.   

It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster.

The famed quarterback decided to bare all.   

And by all, I don’t mean he told me any of his secrets.  

No.  The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question.  On camera.   

The Super Bowl MVP quickly adopted a new hobby—screwing with me.

When I pushed back, he shifted from wanting to screw with me, to wanting to screw me.

But I don’t date players.  

And it’s not because I’m one of the few women working in the world of professional football.   

I’d date an athlete.   

It’s the other kind of player I don’t date.   

You know the type.  Good looking, strong, cocky, always looking to get laid.

Brody Easton was the ultimate player.

Every woman wanted to be the one to change him.

But the truth was, all he needed was a girl worth changing for.

Turned out, I was that girl.

Simple right?

Let’s face it.  It never is.

There’s a story between once upon a time and happily ever after…  

And this one is ours.

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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 a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work.  She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!

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Additional Books by Vi Keeland

Life on Stage series (2 standalone books)

Beat

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MMA Fighter series (3 standalone books)

Worth the Fight (MMA Fighter Series, Book One)

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Worth Forgiving (MMA Fighter Series, Book Three)

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The Cole Series (2 book serial)

Belong to You (Cole Series, Book One)

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Made for You (Cole Series, Book Two)

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Left Behind (A Young Adult Novel)

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First Thing I See

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BOOK TOUR: REVIEW, EXCERPT, AND GIVEAWAY: Slave to Love by Julie A Richman

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Mixing business and pleasure is never a good idea.  Or is it?

Find out in Slave to Love by Julie A Richman

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There are risks to mixing business with pleasure…

IF A MAN HAS AN AFFAIR AT WORK, HE’S A STUD.

He was a royal prick.

The night we met, he ignored me.

Then Mr. Big Shot CEO grabbed my ass in a business meeting.

My boss just loaned me out to this guy.

Now, we’re working on a major project together.

And our chemistry is dangerous.

Combustible.

If I allow it to ignite, I’ll risk losing that promotion.

Worse, what if I lose myself in him?

 

IF A WOMAN HAS AN AFFAIR AT WORK, SHE’S A SLUT.

From the moment I saw her I knew she was trouble.

It was the combination of her fresh face, smart mouth and nipples that seemed to know my name.

This woman could satisfy my needs both in the boardroom and the bedroom.

But there was more to it than that.

I wanted her.

Really wanted her.

And I was in the position to change the course of her life.

But I’ve got secrets, secrets that could destroy her.

And either make her mine or drive her away forever.

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Review

I absolutely loved Slave to Love…Sierra and Hale’s banter and sizzling connection is there right from their first meeting, and it only continues to grow as their time together increases. Even though their first few encounters did not show Hale in a good light, once Sierra puts him in his place and Hale witnesses other males’ treatment of her, he sees the error of his ways, which Julie A. Richman expresses thoughtfully from Hale’s own perspective, and he works to make things right with Sierra so she can truly see the man he is.

Despite Sierra’s need to keep things strictly professional while they’re working together, she can’t help but be drawn to Hale and yearn for more time outside of the office with him. From the beginning, it’s clear that Sierra and Hale are perfect for each other, but there are many obstacles, beyond their job titles, for them to work through in order to give a relationship a chance. Through much of the story, Hale has to prove himself time and time again to Sierra due to miscommunications, outside interference, and Sierra’s childhood insecurities. It seems like it should be so easy for them to be together because they get along so well, share similar interests, and crave each other’s bodies, but there’s so much Sierra and Hale don’t know about each other and a multitude of missteps along the way that threaten to destroy everything Sierra feels for Hale before they can even give themselves to each other.

Slave to Love is told in dual point of view, so readers are able to understand both Sierra and Hale’s feelings and witness the truth of many of their conflicts, which, in some ways, makes their issues frustrating to watch but it also shows that Sierra and Hale’s hearts are so involved that, that’s what they lead with, which ends up hurting them a few times along the way. Julie A. Richman does a fantastic job building the romantic element that’s at play between Hale and Sierra, which makes their first time so much better!

Slave to a job or slave to a love that may never be found again? For me, that’s an easy choice, but for Sierra, someone who’s worked diligently to make a name for herself by doing things the right way, it doesn’t seem like both a man and a career is a possibility. But, what Sierra grows to understand is that the right man can make everything worth it…the right man can give her what she wants and what she needs simply by giving her the chance to be who she is.

Julie A. Richman does an amazing job delivering a sexy, sassy, and sweet story about two people who have always put business first, but now have a reason to make room for a worthwhile personal life because Hale and Sierra fit each other perfectly.

Everything I needed answers to was explained, which makes the story feel complete…the only thing I wish I could have witnessed at the end is Susan and Robyn getting their just deserts in the end, but after I messaged Julie, she gave me the insight I needed;)

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

5 Poison Apples

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Slave to Love: Chapter One

By Julie A. Richman

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I am a slave. Seriously, I am. My shackles may not be what you’re envisioning, as unfortunately, they are not crafted from leather with a hot, sexy dominant on the other end, flogger in hand. But they are trendy and cool and golden. Yes, my handcuffs are golden and they come with stock options, a 401(k), oodles of frequent flyer miles and hotel points and an Admiral’s Club membership at the airport. I wear my handcuffs 24/7.

And I have no freaking idea where the key is.

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Eight-twenty A.M. and I already need an effing shower. Ugh. Running late for an eight-thirty A.M. meeting. I thought a cab ride would be the answer and certainly cooler and quicker than walking, or God forbid, taking the dreaded subway on a sweltering Manhattan morning. But no. I emerge from the cab, with my now translucent white silk blouse pretending it’s a soggy second skin gearing up for our fabulous win in today’s “Who’s Got the Perkiest Nipples” contest. Shoot me. Just shoot me.

As I slide sideways into an elevator, the doors already half closed, I have the distinct honor of joining two techy nerd boys returning from their eight-fifteen A.M. smoke. Lucky me. The unkempt duo reek of cigarettes, yet I can’t decide which is worse, that, or the stench of their general shoddy hygiene and filthy jeans. Nerd Boy #1 is enjoying my transparent, wet tank blouse and my not-shy nipples. I catch him and he pretends to look at my necklace, a gold mermaid, just grazing my cleavage.

The door opens on my floor. Eight twenty-six. I’m not late yet. On my way out of the elevator, I lean over and whisper to Nerd Boy #1, “Great necklace, isn’t it. Would be better if it were pearl.”

I hear him choke as I exit. Schwing.

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USA Today Bestseller Julie A. Richman is the author of the highly acclaimed NEEDING MOORE SERIES trilogy (SEARCHING FOR MOORE, MOORE TO LOSE & MOORE THAN FOREVER), BAD SON RISING & HENRY’S END. Saddled with the affliction of serious wanderlust, Julie can often be found behind a camera lens in locales from Paris to Alaska.  

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RELEASE BLITZ: Time and Space by Rachel Robinson

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New Military Romance from Rachel Robinson!

Meet Cody & Lainey in Time and Space.

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Several men did Navy SEAL Cody Ridge DIRTY.

Not only did they take his career and his fiancée, they stole everything but his life, and he barely escaped with that.

Cody is back.

As the boss of Ridge Contracting, his life is a blur of adrenaline and endless hours of work. Thriving and successful, he has never forgotten what was taken or who is to blame. His scars run as deep as the hatred in his heart.

Everything Cody lost will be his again. At any cost.

Lainey Rosemont can decorate anything. Your drab bedroom? She’s got it. A rundown shack in the middle of N.Y.C.? Lainey is the woman for the job. Unfortunately her past love life isn’t something she can Feng shui.

She has moved on from her relationship with Cody. It was over–literally buried in the ground. When he comes spiraling back into her life she’s not sure where their limits lie. With her nuptials to the swoony, heartthrob, Navy SEAL, Dax Redding fast approaching Lainey has decisions to make and a past of sinister secrets to confront.

Time changes everything and space apart turns lovers into strangers.

The only thing standing between happily ever after and fate is revenge.

 

Fine-art portrait of elegant sexual woman

 

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Rachel grew up in a small, quiet town full of loud talkers. Her words were always only loud on paper. She has been writing stories and creating characters for as long as she can remember. After living on the west coast for many years she recently moved to Virginia Beach, VA.

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RELEASE BLITZ AND EXCERPT: Restoration and Forgiveness by Mindy A. Carter

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Title: Restoration & Forgiveness (Renovate, #2)

Author: Mindy A. Carter

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 18, 2016

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Synopsis

When I ran back home, I wasn’t prepared for the reminders of him everywhere I turned. I certainly never expected Keegan to follow. I thought I made myself clear – we were through. I didn’t want anything to do with him. But, he inserted himself back into my life, and there was nothing I could do.

I pushed he pulled.

I ran and he chased me.

I cried and he wiped away the tears.

He just wouldn’t give up, and the battle my head and my heart are waging, is one I don’t want to be a part of. You see my head says be strong, but my heart is saying I belong to him, and always will.

What does one do when her heart can easily forgive, yet her head refuses to.

Can Keegan, and I restore our fairy tale, or will our story be closed for good?

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When I wake in the morning there is no confusion about where I am or who I am cuddled up with. I knew the moment he whispered in my ears last night that I would wake up in his arms.

Keegan’s grip on me is tight, like he’s afraid that I’ll try to escape. The rise and fall of his chest against me is soothing. As I lie awake, I recall the events of last night. His sweet words were my downfall. You would think that since I am sure of his feelings, we could continue our fairy tale. I wish it were that easy, but it’s not. Do we need more time? Is this time we have here together enough for me to forgive him? This is why I need girlfriends, ones I can run to when I need advice, girls I trust. There’s Reese, but hello, she’s practically part of the James family now. A fact that is still so surreal to me.

Keegan is waking up. His breathing isn’t as deep any longer, and his body is suddenly stiff, as if he’s afraid to move and wake me.

He nuzzles my neck and sighs. His grip on me tightens, and I consider pretending I’m asleep just to see how this whole spooning-and-the-morning–after thing plays out. Unfortunately, someone else is awake as well.

“Busted.”

“Morning, Dad.”

“Morning, Rick.” Keegan follows my greeting.

My father is staring down at us, and I’m reminded of the times he caught Keegan in my room when we were younger. He’s trying to be bothered by our sleeping arrangement, but he isn’t really.

“You know, there are perfectly comfortable beds upstairs for both of you to sleep in separately.” He emphasizes the separate part. He walks out of the room, and we both let out the laughter we have been holding in.

“I hope you slept comfortably,” Keegan says.

Surprisingly, I don’t even remember being uncomfortable, or waking. Which proves the kind of effect his touch has on me. It’s like a drug; if they could bottle it up I’d be addicted.

“Actually, I was in someone’s death grip all night.” I smile.

“I didn’t hurt you, did I?” I can hear the concern in his voice.

“Of course not, I’m just kidding.” I almost make the mistake of telling him it felt nice, and beg him to not let go. Thankfully my brain takes over, and I don’t.

I sit up and put both my feet on the floor. I smile at him, noticing that he hasn’t shaved in a couple days. I’ve never seen him with stubble before, and I have to look away, imagining what it would feel like across my skin.

“I’m going to start coffee and make breakfast,” I tell him as I remove myself from our cozy shelter. We both know that last night’s sleeping arrangements aren’t permanent. No matter how good it felt to be in his arms.

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Mindy

Mindy has been in love with love, as long as she can remember. As a child, you could find Mindy engrossed in fairytale books and dreaming of her happily ever after. She was lucky enough to find her prince charming and lives in Ohio with him and her four precarious children.

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BLOG TOUR: REVIEW, EXCERPT, AND GIVEAWAY: Inked on Paper by Nicole Edwards

Nicole Edwards’ second ever STAND-ALONE is HERE!

Book: Inked on Paper

Author: Nicole Edwards 

Publisher: Nicole Edwards Limited (Self Published)

Release date: January 12, 2016

Genre: Contemporary Romance M/F ( I know, right! Who knew!!)

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Synopsis

Chapter One…
What happens when you don’t know what comes next?
Jacob Wild has had a lucrative writing career, but somewhere along the way he misplaced his muse. Now, unable to put anything on paper, he’s resorted to hanging out in the neighborhood coffee shop with a pen and paper, trying to find something to spark his creativity again.
That’s when he meets her.
Presley Abrams.
The coral-haired, tattooed beauty with the piercing gray eyes and sweet smile draws his attention in a way no woman before her ever has. Jake soon learns that when he’s around her his world is set to rights once more. Presley sparks something inside him and not just his ability to put words on paper.
But, Presley’s not the easiest woman to get close to and Jake finds himself trying to answer the burning question:
Does happily ever after only exist in fiction?

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I’m a high school English, so writer’s block, artistic muses, and the whole process of writing are all the nerdy things I adore to discuss and read about, and Nicole Edwards does a fantastic job of crafting a story and the process of writing it within her own text, seamlessly flowing the two stories together and exploring the idea of art and reality imitating one another with ease.

When I was at only 30% of Inked On Paper, I was completely absorbed into the interesting and unique story line that Edwards crafted. A book within a book is arduous task because the author has to ensure that the readers don’t misconstrue one group of characters for the other or lose interest in one aspect because too much time has been given to another part. I never had an issue following both Jake and Presley’s story and the fictitious love affair of Donovan and Kora, and one of the main reasons is due to Jake, subconsciously, drawing on material from his and Presley’s life, both individually and as two people highly attracted to each other. 

I’ve always wondered what process fiction writers go through in order to deliver a worthwhile story, one that will appeal to the masses as well as showcase the writer’s ability to show instead of tell and create characters who readers can connect to and find likable enough to immerse themselves in that particular story compared to the thousands of others that are out there. Nicole Edwards gives me that insight through Jake’s struggle to write his next best seller and the external situations that aren’t enabling him to write anything worth publishing in over a year.

Another artistic arena that Edwards discusses in Inked on Paper is sketching and painting, which is where Presley Abrams finds her passion. But her gift has been in pause about the same amount of time as Jake’s writing, and as they both search for their inspiration and struggle to get their “mojo” back, they find themselves writing their own real life story – one that makes Jake rethink his past ways and forces Presley to try to figure out if she still doesn’t believe in happily ever after or the fact that reality can’t be anything like fiction.

Unexpected – that’s exactly the word that I would use to describe Nicole Edwards’ newest release as well as creative and entertaining. I love how different it is from Edwards’ other releases and I’m also glad that it’s a standalone because I didn’t want to have to wait to see how Jake ended his new book and what he did with the new story he was writing in real life.

I adore Nicole Edwards’ stories and characters; there’s nothing like losing myself in one of her worlds, whether it’s with the Walker alpha males, her cowboys, or her Mafia members and Private Investigator Security badasses. Edwards has something for every kind of reader, which is exactly why she’s one of my go to authors!

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

5 Poison Apples

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Jake

One week later, Saturday night

By the time seven o’clock rolled around, I was going stir crazy. My total word count for the entire week was a big fat fucking zero. And like I’d assured Liz when I talked to her on Wednesday, I had tried. Really.

Okay, mostly.

After I’d spent two hours at the coffee shop that morning and managed to research everything from tattoos to tater tots—on my phone, because, fuck, what the hell else was I going to do?—I’d come back to my condo, changed, gone to the gym, watched the midday news, showered, and fought the urge to clean more shit around the house that had no business being cleaned. Not by me, at least.

Same shit I’d done almost every day this week. And last week, now that I thought about it.

Now that the sun was down and the night was coming to life, I needed to get out of the building. To do something productive that didn’t involve staring at a blank screen or a blank page and wondering whether or not I would ever be able to write anything again.

So, that was the plan.

A night out.

I had moved to downtown Austin for the scenery. I’d lived in the area most of my life— with the exception of the five years I’d spent in New York—having grown up twenty-something miles north in the city of Round Rock. The suburban life had worked well for my mom and stepdads (all nine of them)—still did—but I needed something a little more … lively. My sister, Paige, thought I was having a midlife crisis. At thirty-six, I seriously doubted that. I was reserving that for when I turned forty.

As I was riding the elevator down to the lobby, my cell phone rang. After digging it out of my pocket, I glanced at the screen and sighed.

Liz.

Great. It was eight o’clock in New York—on a Saturday, no less—where she lived and worked, so I knew this wasn’t going to be a hi, how are you? conversation. I answered anyway.

“Jacob Wild, where the hell are you?” Her raspy, take-no-shit tone made me smile.

“Elevator, why?” I asked, pretending I didn’t know what she meant.

“Where have you been?”

Before I got in the elevator? Well, if you have to know, I was walking down the hall.”

My editor growled. Actually growled. And it wasn’t one of those sexy purring things that some women did. This was an all-out Gremlin sort of sound that made me want to laugh. I refrained. Barely.

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Edwards lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, their three kids, and four rambunctious dogs.

When she’s not writing about sexy alpha males, Nicole can often be found with her Kindle in hand or making an attempt to keep the dogs happy.

You can find her hanging out on Facebook and interacting with her readers – even when she’s supposed to be writing.

Nicole also writes contemporary/new adult romance as Timberlyn Scott.

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BLOG TOUR: REVIEW, EXCERPT, AND GIVEAWAY: TAP by Georgia Cates

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Release Day: JANUARY 10, 2016

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Synopsis

A faceless name. That’s all she was when I agreed to play a part in deceiving her. But then the unplanned happened.

We met. And all I wanted from her was a dirty weekend . . . until that wasn’t enough and I longed for so much more.

Lawrence Thorn suddenly means the world to me. And that’s a problem. She’s my business partner’s sister. Forbidden fruit. Pursuing her can mean trouble for me at Lovibond Brewery. But I don’t care.

I yearn for her skin against mine.

I crave her smell on my body.

I want to make her laugh and then hear her moan my name.

And she does for a brief moment in time.

But Lawrence wants more than I’m able to give. And it’s a damn shame because there’s no one on earth I want more than her.

An epic love.

A miserable ending.

Unless it’s not.

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Review

How can one night turn into more when the things she wants, he’s unable to give her?

Lucas “Tap” Broussard is not a relationship kind of guy. He has a routine with women, which doesn’t require commitment, intimate conversations, or even another night if they begin to cling to him. His usual modus operandi is to tap as much ass as he can without thinking about how it affects the women he screws over.

But Tap has never met a woman like Lawrence Thorn – a woman who doesn’t need a man to live a full life. She’s independent, hardworking, and driven to see the positive side of life. Wren is a complex woman whose shitty childhood has taught her to not judge anyone by their pasts and to look at life’s big picture and focus on the things that make her happy.

Lucas and Wren were never supposed to give into their lust for one another due to Stout’s directive to stay away from his sister, but when Lucas sees a woman who,  in his estimation, is the complete package, eh can’t help but want to experience everything she has to offer – even those things that occur outside of the bedroom and their off the charts sex.

Told in dual point of view, Lucas and Wren’s story is sexy, serious, and extremely complicated. Both of them have a past that has transformed their outlook on life, but while Lucas uses it as a reminder of what he won’t put himself through again, Wren uses it to make better decisions and dream of getting of the life and love she deserves.

I always enjoy Georgia Cates’ stories because her words flow effortlessly, and she creates unique characters who are much more than they’re perceived to be. I absolutely love Wren! Her view on life after everything she’s been through is commendable, and she’s just the person to show Tap that the past doesn’t have to define your present/future.

I’m definitely looking forward to the next story in the Lovibond series!

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Poison Apples

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Excerpt

Lawrence Thorn

I grab the bottom of his T-shirt and give it a tug. “I think you’re overdressed.”

“I know how to fix that.”

He crosses his arms and grabs the bottom of his shirt, pulling it up and over his head. I stand in awe, taking in his male beauty. Broad shoulders. Pecs filled with muscle. A deep V at his waist, pointing right to his dick. That shit is awesome. Any woman who says it isn’t is a damn liar.

He has ink. A lot. I will take my time exploring that a little later. Maybe even outline it with the tip of my tongue.

My hands splay over the mounds of muscle covering the top of his chest. I suck a nipple into my mouth and give it a tug with my teeth. Women pay too little attention to men’s nipples. But not me. I love them.

Brou’s hands lace through my hair at the nape. “I have a confession.”

I look up but don’t release his nipple. “Mmm hmm?”

“When I turned around and saw you yesterday, I thought you were the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen. And then you told me you were Stout’s sister. I was crushed because I knew that meant you were out of my reach.”

I release his nipple and straighten so we’re face to face. Sort of. He is quite a bit taller than me.

I snake my arms around his shoulders. “I think I’m very much within your reach. I’m yours until the morning so make it count.”

He slides his hands down my sides into the waist of my maxi skirt and panties. “We may not sleep at all tonight.”

“I’m all in.” Even if it means I won’t be worth shit driving home tomorrow. Every orgasm he gives me will make it worth it.

His mouth possesses mine as he pushes my bottoms down. I step out when both pieces drop to my feet and reach for the button of his jeans.

Brou ignores his phone vibrating on the nightstand. “You need to get that?”

“No fucking way. I’ve waited all day for this.”

A full minute doesn’t pass before the phone dances again. “You sure?”

“Positive.”

The phone rings a third time within two minutes. “They’re persistent.”

“They’re dead if they don’t leave us alone.”

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About the Author

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Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked back yet.

When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. When she’s being domestic, she’s listening to her iPod and visualizing scenes for her current work in progress. Every story coming from her always has a song to inspire it.

Representation: All questions regarding subsidiary rights for any of my books, inquiries regarding foreign translation and film rights should be directed to Jane Dystel of Dystel & Goderich.

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COVER REVEAL AND TEASERS: LOST by D.H. Sidebottom and Ker Dukey

Title: Lost

Co written By: D.H Sidebottom & Ker Dukey

Release Date: February 29th, 2016

Cover Designer: Amy Queau

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We came from nothing and were given a second chance at life, and life was pretty good until it tipped on its axis and my world came tumbling down around me.

My Baby Sister is missing…

Stolen…

Lost…

I’ve never felt this helpless before now, the vacant hole inside me expanding with each passing second of not knowing where she is.

What’s she going through?

Is she hurt?

Suffering?

Alive?

The more I learn of her disappearance the more fear implants itself inside my heart, hardening – darkening.

The world is a depraved place, full of evil lurking behind normality.

Behind smiles.

Behind deception and facades.

She needs me and I will do whatever it takes to find her.

Whatever.

Whatever.

  

I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters. I wanted to be an actress growing up so I could live many roles but I learned early on that my mind was too active… I would want to change the script.I would watch films and think of ways they could have improved the story if they took another direction so i thought it best that i tell my own.

My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light, some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.

When I’m not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I’m a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.

You can find me on Facebook where I love interacting with my readers.

She is an avid reader and her tastes range from horror to erotic, but she loves to help new authors get into the ‘scene’. She loves rock music and tattooed guys, and has a weakness for coffee, wine and Belgium buns.

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