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Synopsis

Alasdair McMahon isn’t focused on finding his mate. He only has one thing on his mind – avenging his sister. Knowing the damage his dad’s fated mate had done to his family, he isn’t even sure he ever wants to find a mate of his own. Alasdair quickly discovers that sometimes the thing you want the least is what you need the most when his journey leads him straight to the woman fate has chosen for him.

Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parents’ marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair’s mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?

This is book one in the McMahon Clan series, a spin-off from the Black River Pack series. Each novella features a different couple.

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Review

When I reading Annora and Parker’s story in Thrown to the Wolves and was introduced to the McMahon family of alpha bears, I messaged Rochelle Paige and told her I needed to read their stories as well because there was just something about them right from the onset that pulled me in and wanted to know more. When she messaged me back that she indeed had plans to write their stories, I was ecstatic, and I’m even more so now after finishing Alasdair’s story!

In typical true mate fashion, things heat up quickly between Alasdair and Finley once they meet at Annora’s old family home, but there’s a slew of complications as well as failed discussions and true signs of commitment on Alasdair’s part that jeopardizes anything long term between them.

Since finding out what happened to Annora, her father and brothers are hell bent on exacting revenge on the alpha of her old pack – the man they hold responsible for doing nothing to prevent Annora’s suffering. What complicates the situation is that the alpha is none other than Finley’s father – Alasdair’s true mate – and while Alasdair wants to be with his mate and create a life with her, he and his family want nothing to do with Finley’s father, causing a divide that may be too great to bear, especially when Alasdair fails to show Finley how he truly feels about her and underestimates her determination to have everything that she’s always dreamed of and deserves.

Bear the Consequences is another fantastic paranormal read from Rochelle Paige. It stays true to the alpha male hero who makes mistakes but then takes the steps to prove he’s more than worthy of his mate. Finley is a great heroine because when situations call for it, she does what needs to be done and doesn’t allow anyone to stop her. She may have grown up in an overly protective and sheltered way, but she also knows what she deserves and won’t allow herself to settle for anything less.

Alasdair and Finely’s story is steamy, emotional, and a bit suspenseful. It’s a great start to the McMahon Clan series, and it has me anxiously awaiting the next one.

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

4.5 poison apples

Author Bio

I absolutely adore reading – always have and always will. My friends growing up used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at
the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream
as long as you are willing to work for it.

When I told my mom that my new year’s resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me “About time!”

Author Links:

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Title: FIGHTING ME (Shaft on Tour, #5)

Author: Cat Mason

Release Date: May 22, 2015

Blurb

Henry Richardson is the man in the shadows. He’s the calm and cool protector that everyone relies on to restore order among the chaos that is Shaft.

After having his heart broken, not once, but twice, Henry is determined that it’s safer for everyone involved that he remain on the sidelines. He is content to hide behind his trademark shades and watch as his adopted family thrive in the limelight. When the live-in nanny for Shaft quits with no notice just before a much needed vacation, her replacement is nothing like Big Man expected.

Rae Sloan is sassy and independent. She loves kids; working at the daycare center inside Ironsound Records was her dream job until she was offered something more.

A live-in position with one of the hottest bands in the country.

When Henry and Rae collide, the tension is through the roof. Neither one of them are emotionally available, but what happens when those layers you have to protect yourself are suddenly stripped away? When push comes to shove, Henry will have to make a choice that will change his life forever. Can Henry find love, or will he lose everything while fighting the demons within himself?

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Review

Henry Richardson “Big Man” has always been the man behind the scenes, the man on the sidelines, the man every member of Shaft and their family rely on. Readers have caught small glimpses of what makes Henry who he is, but he still remained the elusive, sunglass wearing man who hides behind his dark lenses and allows no one close enough to truly understand his past because in his mind if no one gets in then no one gets hurt…it’s just unclear what happened to him and what it’s going to take to break through Henry’s wall and allow him to live for himself and take his shot at happiness like all of the other members of the Shaft family have.

Rae Sloan just might be the woman to give Henry what he deserves, but they’ll both have to work through their scarred pasts in order for anything to happen. Rae’s the perfect addition to the Shaft crew; she meshes well with the women, and she gives as good as she gets from the testosterone fueled males. Henry doesn’t scare Rae; in fact, his abrasiveness pisses her off, and she isn’t afraid to cut through the bullshit and give Henry the real her and force him to be honest about who he is.

I really loved getting the Big Man’s story; I wanted Henry’s back story and the reasons he is who he is and I got that as well as an in-depth look at the real Henry – the dirty talking alpha male who is a fierce protector and lover. There’s still more to understand about Henry, though, because he’s not quite an open book yet, so I hope that Cat Mason adds to Henry and Rae’s story and gives readers everything that makes Henry the Big Man.

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

4 poison apples

Excerpt

“Wait for it.”

Mack tosses and turns, trying to get comfortable. Then it happens. “What the hell?” he yelps, sitting up in the bed. “Fuck! Shit! Ow! What the hell is going on?” Flinging off the covers, he slaps the lamp on beside the bed, staring down at the crabs not only attached to his shorts, but one dangling from his finger. “Sonuvabitches!” he screams, fumbling over the clothes and yanking open the door. “Aiden, goddammit, Aiden! Help me!”

Henry guides me out of the closet, his laugh vibrating not just his body, but mine as well. The rich, playful, carefree sound is something I didn’t expect to affect me, but it does. Heading up the hall, we both laugh as Mack attempts to shake them off while running and slamming into furniture as he screams for help.

“Ha!” Cam laughs, while Mack thrashes, kicking his legs and flinging his arms around, but the crabs hold firm, snapping and clinging to his clothes and skin for dear life. “Look, Mack’s a ninja.”

Aiden scratches his chin before shaking his head. “Mack the ginja ninja, I like it. You know, Mack,” Aiden laughs, while Mack leaps around like his ass has been lit on fire. “I’d think after some of the women we’ve caught you tappin’ you’d be used to handlin’ crabs.”

“You two are fuckin’ hilarious, you know that?” Bumping into the coffee table, Mack tumbles onto the couch beside Aiden and Cam before rolling onto the floor. Cam yelps, leaping into Aiden’s lap while Mack flails in the floor like a fish out of water, the crab flying off his finger and landing on his bare chest before snapping at his nipple making him scream. “Would you help me before they snap off my dick?”

“Don’t be so crabby, muffin,” Henry says, angling his phone at Mack. “Looks like they just wanted to help you relax.”

I erupt into a fit of uncontrollable giggles causing Henry to grab his phone from my fingers when I nearly drop it. Mack’s eyes snap up, widening the instant he spots us walk further into the room. “You motherfuckers.”

“Big Man, you’re a goddamn legend,” Aiden says, leaping from the couch. Running over, he bumps Henry’s fist before taking the phone and hitting a bunch of buttons before handing it back. “I can’t wait to upload this bad boy,” he says, running up the stairs.

“Oh, yeah, he’s a damn riot.” Standing to his feet, Mack yanks at the crab on his shorts causing it to fall to the floor. “Asshole,” he says, glaring at Henry. “I can’t believe you put these little bastards in my… fucking hell!” he shouts, jumping on the couch. “That little whore just bit my toe!”

“I’m positive those aren’t the worst things that have been in your bed, and they won’t be the last,” Henry teases. Walking over, he picks the crab up from the floor and holds it up to Mack’s face. “Isn’t it cute, Dominick?” he asks, holding it out as his little claws snap open and shut just inches from Mack. “Give it a kiss.”

“Get it out of here!” Mack shouts jumping off the back of the couch to the wood floor behind it.

“Well,” I grin widely, placing a hand on my hip. “You’ll have to tell that to the dozen or so probably still waiting for you in bed.”

Henry shrugs. “Payback’s a bitch, and so are you.”

Shaft On Tour Series

ESCAPING ME (Shaft on Tour, #1) | FACING ME (Shaft On Tour, #2)

CHASING ME (Shaft on Tour, #3) | SHAFTING THE HALLS (Shaft on Tour, #4)

About the Author

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Cat Mason is thirty one years old and a mother to three children. She was born and raised in Granite City, Illinois which is just across the Mississippi river from St. Louis, Missouri. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband and children. Previously publishing Contemporary Romance under her real name, until she decided to lose the filter and let it all hang out. When she isn’t writing, she is reading or spending time with her friends and family.

Favorite Notifications from the #BuzzBoss:

The Hashtag Series #4

 

It’s all about the #selfie.

She was the one girl I never wanted.

 

Until I had her.

One night.

One mistake.

Something we both wanted to forget.

I got rid of the proof. The one piece of evidence that could remind us both.

At least I thought I did.

 

When it shows up on the school Buzzfeed rumors fly. Friendships are tested and the feels get real.

I don’t do relationships. I don’t open my heart.

 

Especially for a girl everyone knows I hate.

What happens at spring break, stays at spring break.

 

Until it follows you home.

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Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than twenty books. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.

Besides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chorkie (the real boss of the house).

Cambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense. A few of her most recognized titles are: Text, Torch, Tryst, Masquerade, and Recalled.

Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.

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Title: Broken Until You (Until You #2)

Author: J.R. Grant

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: May 21. 2015

Synopsis

Secrets…
Lies…
Destruction…

You can’t shatter a heart if it’s already broken.

She’s beautiful and smart, but behind every forced smile,
Blue Hamilton died a little more inside.
After suffering years of abuse by the one she loved,
Blue packed her bags and left town, vowing to never return.

Three years later, everything started falling into place when
Blue’s world is suddenly flipped upside down,
leaving her one of two options- either she sells her soul to the devil,
or runs into the arms of the forbidden,
praying to make it out alive.

His striking personality and toned, muscular body
may have gotten him anything he wanted, but Stone Walker
has never been able to let his walls down and live,
until Blue walks through the door.

Promising to keep her safe from the destruction of her past,
Stone does everything in his power to live up to his word,
no matter the cost.

Lies are exposed,
secrets are revealed,
and when the truth finally comes to surface,
two innocent lives are forced through a whirlwind of suffering and pain.

What happens when Blue finds out the truth behind Stone’s corrupted past?
Can she forgive him and move on once the damage is done?
Or will she walk away for good, refusing to look back?

Follow this compelling journey of love, loss and survival.
If everyone makes it out alive, it will be a miracle.

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Excerpt

“Nice place,” he whispered in my ear. I jumped the second I felt his warm breath brush across my skin. “I like it.” His arms slid around my stomach, as he rested his chin on my shoulder.

“It’s perfect for me,” I tilted my head back and kissed his nose. Taking him by the hand, I pulled him out to the balcony so he could see my favorite view. “This is my Heaven,” I smiled, as I stepped over to the ledge, waving my hand in the cool air.

Stone followed me over to the rail, looking down at the water, and then turned to the side and faced me. Cupping his hand over my cheek, he looked into eyes and said, “And you are my world.”

Not thinking twice I threw my arms around his neck and jumped in his arms, crashing my lips against his mouth. He gripped his hands under my thighs and spun around, pressing my back against the wall. The way he touched me, the way he made me feel desired, I never wanted to let go.

About The Author

JR Grant is an avid reader, fictional writer and bestselling author of Shattered Promises and Lost Until You. When she’s not tending to one of her kids sporting events, or plotting her next story, you can catch her on the beach with her kindle in hand, soaking up the sun. For more information or to contact the author, visit one of her social media sites below.

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Lost Until You (Until You #1)

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Title: Broken Lullabies (Love Of A Rockstar #2)

Author: Nicole Simone

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 25, 2015

Cover Design: Okay Creations

Synopsis

His eyes as black as the the devils tongue
His melodic voice more tempting than a siren’s call

Three years ago, Camille Barker was held at knife point but her attacker wasn’t the one who haunted her dreams. No, it was the man that stood a-washed in the yellow glow of the street light, his stare observant but heedless. A witness to the senseless act. The venom that dripped from his twisted lips saved Camille’s life and set her soul ablaze. Reemerging from the ashes, she set upon the well worn path her parent’s always dreamed she would take.

That is until rock n roller, Matthew Lee, shows her that you can only bask in the sun so long before the monsters come out to play.

Excerpt

I should have done more.

I should have stopped it

Those two thoughts ran in my head like a 24-hour film reel, which didn’t do anything except sink the hatchet into my chest further. Now here she was, dropped into my life like a goddamn grenade. I wanted to dismantle it and avoid the wreckage Camille’s presence would cause but it felt like a mute point. Once the grenade lands, you only had seconds before it blew. You just had to close your eyes and hoped you made it out alive with all your limbs intact.

About The Author

Nicole Simone works in digital media by day and at night, pen’s character driven romance novels that will make your mama blush. She lives in Los Angeles, C.A with her fat bulldog named Humphrey.

She loves hearing from her readers and can be reached at authornicolesimone@gmail.com

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Love Of A Rockstar (Love Of A Rockstar, #1)

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To Cherish And Hold (Love Of A Rockstar, #1.5)

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Relinquish by M.N Forgy releases on June 17th!

The story where a girl follows the only route to survive, the path of prostitution.

What she didn’t know was that road led to her worst nightmare.

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Blurb

In my world, there is no such thing as love. It is just a lie we whisper into our client’s ear. Love is foreign and hazardous. What I did not expect was to bare my soul to a man who is as egotistical as he is dangerous.

His name is Landon. Despite his blackened soul, he tried to save me, but what he didn’t expect was my torturous fate to catch up with me.

To your father, I’m the escort.

To your mother, I’m the whore.

To the legal system, I’m the prostitute.

In the end, I’m just the other woman.

I have no idea if I will continue to survive, if I will ever find my path aside from the gritty streets I know so well. There is a good chance I will wind up in the ditch like most women in my position. Surrendering to my fate is the only choice I have. I must relinquish it all.

About the Author

M.N. Forgy was raised in Missouri where she still lives with her family. She’s a soccer mom by day and a saucy writer by night. M.N. Forgy started writing at a young age but never took it seriously until years later, as a stay-at-home mom, she opened her laptop and started writing again. As a role model for her children, she felt she couldn’t live with the “what if” anymore and finally took a chance on her character’s story. So, with her glass of wine in hand and a stray Barbie sharing her seat, she continues to create and please her fans.

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DAY FOUR: IVY

 

Favorite Quotes from Ivy: 

“He was always there, no matter where he was. I knew his location in the club the entire night. I didn’t even have to look for him to know. It’s like my body was a broken compass and it only ever pointed due north. And Braeden was that exact coordinate.”

“Who sprinkled the bitch in your coffee this morning?”

“He gave the kind of kisses a girl sank in to. The kind that robbed your body of gravity, robbed your mind of reason and sent ripples into your soul.”

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Wouldn’t the hashtag series be awesome on the big screen?

 

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Who would make a good Ivy in the movie?

 

Cambria proposes actress Candice Accola

 

Do you think Candice would make a good Ivy?

The Hashtag Series #4

 

It’s all about the #selfie.

She was the one girl I never wanted.

 

Until I had her.

One night.

One mistake.

Something we both wanted to forget.

I got rid of the proof. The one piece of evidence that could remind us both.

At least I thought I did.

 

When it shows up on the school Buzzfeed rumors fly. Friendships are tested and the feels get real.

I don’t do relationships. I don’t open my heart.

 

Especially for a girl everyone knows I hate.

What happens at spring break, stays at spring break.

 

Until it follows you home.

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Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than twenty books. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.

Besides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chorkie (the real boss of the house).

Cambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense. A few of her most recognized titles are: Text, Torch, Tryst, Masquerade, and Recalled.

Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.

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