Tuesday, December 29, 2015

SALE ON AMAZON - THE MANHATTAN BOUND SERIES BY JULIET BRADDOCK

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Weakened

Manhattan Bound Series #1
By Juliette Braddock

Synopsis

Against the glittering backdrop of New York City, budding theatrical publicist Maxine Kirk, fresh off the bus from a small Pennsylvania town, stumbles into the arms of her beloved teenage crush, unleashing desires that she never imagined.
Enter Drew McKenzie, a rising star on Broadway with dashing looks and talent to match, who masquerades behind the characters he portrays.
Instantly, Maxine finds herself lured into Drew’s high society world only to uncover a complicated man beneath the glitz and glamour of his public persona. As soon as the curtain falls, Drew sheds his stage costumes to reveal a daring Dominant side.
Titillated by his enigmatic life, Maxine clamors to discover a surreptitious and possibly perilous affair with Drew, all the while questioning her own preconceived notions on romance.
Secrets surface, revealing haunting truths that test both Maxine and Drew of their own intentions. But in this high-stakes game of trust, only the strongest survive.

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Wrapped

Manhattan Bound Series #2
By Juliette Braddock

Synopsis

Sweeping through the glitz and glamour of New York’s high society and the drama unfolding in the dressing rooms of Broadway, Wrapped, by Juliet Braddock, continues the journey of a young theatrical publicist’s foray into submission under the tutelage of a dashingly dark star of the stage. Wrapped—the much anticipated sequel to Braddock’s critically acclaimed erotic romance Weakened—is the second book in the Manhattan Bound series.
When Drew McKenzie presents Maxine Kirk with an ultimatum, challenging her to engage in his wanton brand of desire, she readily embraces her awakening hunger for a lifestyle that defies her perceptions of romance.
Entranced by Drew’s charming appeal and by his sensual assault to her senses, Maxine clamors to discover every nuance of this new relationship, ravenous to explore verboten fantasies that seem possible to fulfill only with Drew.
Along the way, he introduces her to his glamorous world of wealth and celebrity—where lavish galas and luxurious gifts are the norm—and entices her into his realm of control with his tender mode of domination.
All the while, however, they both grapple with painful emotions brought about by the extenuating circumstances of their separate pasts.
While Drew remains both confident and conscientious in his parlay of power over Maxine, his own tragic secret lurks in every shadow upon his path in life. Behind the façade of his stage persona and the origin of old Manhattan society, he struggles to hide the unforgiving reality he faced as a child.
Just as Maxine finds the strength to conquer her own torment with Drew’s patience and guidance leading her toward closure, terrifying truths begin to chip away at the surface of his composure.
As the nightmarish details of Drew’s unimaginable life emerge, he fears that this new world he’d begun to build with Maxine will crumble around him.
As Maxine finds herself embroiled in the battle to save Drew’s tortured soul from the atrocities that continue to stalk his every move, two lost souls struggling to find comfort and completion converge.
However, as Drew opens his heart to Maxine’s unwavering support, he questions his own bravery, wondering if she’ll take a bow and make her exit…or if she’ll stick around for the encore?
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Knotted

Manhattan Bound Series #3
By Juliette Braddock

Synopsis

Spiraling from the bustling streets of New York City to the opulence of Paris, KNOTTED, the third book in Juliet Braddock’s Manhattan Bound series, continues the steamy journey of Maxine Kirk’s whirlwind romance with star of the Broadway stage, Drew McKenzie.

As their love continues to flourish, Maxine finds herself ensconced in Drew’s world, where power reigns in his all-consuming lust for her. From a blackout in Manhattan to a back alley in Paris to a castle in the Loire Valley, their passion knows no boundaries.

All the while, though, traces from their separate pasts continue to haunt, threatening to disrupt their happiness.

Maxine must confront the harsh, emotional realities that she’d thought she’d conquered. However, she wonders if her courage will withstand the crushing heartache that has threatened to destroy her soul.

As Drew continues to fit together the missing pieces of his childhood, danger shadows his every move. Drifting through the tumultuous events of their public and personal lives, Drew will stop at nothing to keep Maxine safe—and to guard their secrets from the world.

Passion and peril collide, culminating in the explosive revelation of the enigma that’s followed Drew for years.
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What People are Saying

Weakened - "Juliet’s writing style is just flawless and, ever since I began her book, I wasn’t able to stop. She managed to create a striking story that lures you in, with characters that seem so real, I felt like I knew every one of them."
~ Mikky's World Of Books
Wrapped - "An incredibly emotive read that will move with sadness, have you cheering with happiness with the successes, laughing out loud and much more."
~LBM Book Blog
Knotted - You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fist pump but most of all you will be grateful for this book series. I anxiously await the release of "Bound"
~Carol (Amazon Customer)

Author Bio & Links

Juliet Braddock loves eighties music, wine, food, theater and all things French. When she’s not exploring the big cities of the world—most notably Paris—she lives and writes in Manhattan, and is the proud cat mom to a very spoiled Russian Blue rescue.
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Monday, December 21, 2015

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS BY RAVENNA TATE


Title: Exclusive Access
Series: The Weathermen #4
Author: Ravenna Tate
Genre: Erotic, BDSM, Futuristic, Sci-Fi
Pages: 150
Publisher: Evernight Publishing




SYNOPSISReporter Julianne Wallis hasn’t stopped thinking about Kane Bannerman since she seduced him to get a story five years ago. Now she’s back for a second story, but this time she wants more than sex from Kane.  She wants the secret he is hiding.

Kane is a part of a group of friends financing the efforts to put a stop to The Madeline Project. The program now has a mind of its own, thanks to a virus called Tommy Twister.  These men have power, resources, and money, but they’re as ruthless and possessive as the storms ravaging Earth.

They call themselves the Weathermen.

REVIEW: Kane has been agonizing for 5 years over Julianne a reporter who he had a quickie in his office with and she was just after a story. When Julianne shows up in his office again he is furious. He wonders how she got by his assistant. She claims to be a legitimate reporter now and wants to get the inside story from him about the special IT groups him and his friends are working to build up. Kane wonders how she would have found out about something that was secret. He craves the feel of Julianne and she isn’t immune to him either. He has to talk to his group of Weathermen to see if they will give her the story but he doesn’t sound promising to her.

Kane and Julianne are drawn to each other and haven’t really been with anyone serious for 5 yrs. I believe they were waiting for each other. Now that they have gotten together again neither wants to let the other go.

This is the 4th installment in the Weathermen series. While series sometimes become repetitious and boring I find that each book gets better than the one before. I am pulled into each story and with each one another member of their group is introduced. In this story we find out there are a total of 12 Weathermen. I can’t wait to see how each of the men finds their significant other as they continue to search for the hackers who have the Madeline Project and created the Tommy Twister Virus. At the beginning of each story is a little bit of background about what has taken place and because of that each book could be read by itself. I recommend reading them in order.

I loved this book. I think these men don’t mess around. When they fall in love they fall hard and fast. They know who they are looking for and once they find that special person they don’t waste any time to make them theirs.

I highly recommend this book.

I am giving it a 5 Flaming Hearts!



Sunday, December 20, 2015

DIXIE'S GIFT BY BARBARA EDWARDS




Title: Dixie’s Gift

Author: Barbara Edwards

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy/futuristic Romance

Pages: 53

Publisher: Wild Rose Press



Synopsis: Ellen Carter deeply grieves for her husband Dan, but at least she still has Dixie, her beloved Malinois.  However, soon Dixie leaves her too. But the faithful dog cannot rest easy in heaven while her mistress is unhappy.  Dixie pleads with the Archangel Michael to let her send help, and intercedes for Ellen in the only way she can.  But will Ellen get the message, and more, importantly, will she accept Dixie’s Gift?

Sexy newcomer Michael Burke can barely take enough time from his successful restaurant for a decent night’s sleep, let alone romance.  Still, he is intrigued by the beautiful widow and can’t resist entering her shop. Sparks fly, and when Ellen has an accident in a snowstorm, he comes to

Her rescue. Trapped by a blizzard and aided by Dixie’s Gift, Ellen and Michael find more than shelter—they find love.


Review: Ellen is grieving for her husband and her dog, Dixie that she has lost. She is not really living her life. She is kind of just existing and knows she needs to do something but just can’t get out of the funk she is in.

Dixie is at heaven’s doors and decides not to go in. He or she needs to help Ellen. She sees how much pain she is in and wants to help her start living again.

Michael is the answer to Dixie’s prayers. Michael helps Ellen up after she falls outside her store in the snow. She is favoring her knee and Michael is concerned she needs to go to the Emergency Room. Ellen isn’t having it. She makes her way home but not before making Michael promise to call her when he gets home. The storm is getting pretty bad out.

Michael worries that Ellen is going to be stuck in her house from the snowstorm and brings her a generator to make sure she is ok. When he gets to her house, he finds a little puppy there and brings him inside. Ellen thought the dog was Michaels and vice versa. They wind up taking care of him until they can find his family. Michael decides to go out to the store and get groceries for Ellen and winds up stranded at her house. This makes for an interesting evening.

I loved this heartwarming story. Ellen and Michael both were not living their lives to the fullest. One was still grieving and the other was so busy working his life was passing him by. I also loved Dixie trying to help his mistress. This story was very short but it was very touching and I couldn’t put the book down. I highly recommend it.


I am giving it 4 Flaming Hearts.



Thursday, December 17, 2015

FULL CONTACT DECORATING BY ROBIN WEAVER


Title: Full Contact Decorating

Series: A Holiday in Merryvale Story
Author: Robin Weaver
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 126
Publisher: Wild Rose Press          


SYNOPSIS: Katrina Snodgrass believes she can get her life back on track. If she can regain her title as the Christmas Tree Contest champion and re-snare the man of her dreams. Too bad soap-opera star, Tripp Anthony, isn’t interested—at least he’s indifferent until Hunter Montgomery arrives and convinces Katrina she needs to make her former flame jealous.
The plan succeeds, but Katrina finds herself equally attracted to Tripp and Hunter, the man she loves to hate. Her heart is torn, but can she truly choose either man while she guards a horrible secret?  

REVIEW:  Katrina is known as a snob. Her dad used to be the mayor of Merryvale but since he lost the last election he took off and took all Katrina’s money with him. No one knows that she isn’t financially set and she wants to keep it that way. She is working at her friends Suzettes’ flower shop and doing a great job at it.

Hunter Montgomery turns up in the shop to show her his invention, “Holly Grams.” Suzette set this meeting up but forgot to inform her about it. She didn’t even give him the chance to turn them on she saw them and insulted him. He left in a huff and called his friend and partner, Spence right away. Spence was Suzette’s husband.

Suzette takes over and smooths all the ruffled feathers and sets up another meeting so Katrina can actually see the Holly Grams. She is hoping to have her use them on the tree decorating contest and to get some publicity for them when they win. She also offers Katrina 5% of Holly Grams to join their team. She wants her to do the marketing for the product. Suzette knows Katrina is a natural at the marketing side of the business.

Once Katrina sees the Holly Grams she is amazed and tells Hunter that. She needs to think about her theme for the contest and says she would let him know. Hunter has no patience and isn’t happy about her timeline or lack of one. They continue the banter back and forth. You can tell there is some sexual tension building between them.

But Katrina is trying to get Tripp, her old flame back. What is a girl to do when she is having feelings for both men?

I loved this story. I liked Katrina’s spirit and her pride in her community. She loved Merryvale and was delighted to show Hunter around. He really started to get to know her and he actually had fun too. They even had a snowball fight. I was hoping for them to fall for each other. They had such chemistry even when they were fighting. They made a great couple. Tripp only wanted her because someone else was interested. Tripp seemed very boring compared to Hunter and not someone to hold on to Katrina. It also proved that Katrina could change her ways. She completely changed her attitude towards people and it made her a happier person.


I give this story 5 Flaming Hearts!



Wednesday, December 16, 2015

NO ACCOUNTING FOR LOVE BY L.M. GONZALEZ


Title: No Accounting for Love

Author: L.M. Gonzalez

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Pages: 94

Publisher: Wild Rose Press


SYNOPSIS: Laura Cortez, a single mom, works full-time and takes classes toward an accounting degree for a better income for her family. She meets her dream man on a blind date set up by their siblings but thinks she should have stayed home. When he asks her to his company’s Christmas party, she agrees against her better judgment; she’s attracted to him despite all the reasons she shouldn’t be.
Tony Alvarado has spent his life, ever since his marriage, building his accounting firm because his ex-wife nagged him constantly about money. When she divorced him, claiming he was always working, she took half his money, and his son. Now he believes women only date him because he’s rich. His reactions to Laura puzzle him, but he continues to see her because he can’t figure her out.
Will the holiday season help them forget the liabilities and balance out the miracle of love in adding together two lonely hearts?

REVIEW:  Tony and Laura are set up on a blind date and as typical as a blind date is they didn’t hit it off from the beginning. Tony is a handsome, rich guy and Laura isn’t his type. She knows that so once her sister leaves with Tony’s brother she tells him they can call it off. Tony is shocked that Laura is so blunt and not interested in him. He has never been turned down. So he decides to get her to continue the date and meets up with his brother and Laura’s sister at the restaurant. On the drive home they seem to talk a little bit and try to get to know each other. Laura is very strong and outspoken. She lets him know that this won’t go anywhere because they are both so different. They find out that they both have a child and it seems to change things between them. 

They do find things in common and when Tony walks her to the door and leans in for a kiss she denies him. She says that he won’t call so why bother basically with the kiss. She thinks it will make her crave for more from him. To say Tony is shocked would be an understatement. He thinks about it all the way home and he winds up asking her out again. He doesn’t know what has gotten in to him but he starts craving Laura.

I loved this story. Laura is so funny and tough in this story. She knows she is out of Tony’s league but she doesn’t care and tells him that. Tony knows he could have any woman he wants and now he seems to want Laura. What a dilemma they are in. I highly recommend this story.


I am giving it 5 Flaming Hearts.

Monday, December 14, 2015

AUDIO BOOK TOUR - TILL DEATH BY BECKY MCGRAW

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Till Death - Audio CoverTill Death: Deep Six Security Series Book 1


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Dave Logan, the owner of Deep Six Security, is stunned when Dallas FBI head, Susan Whitmore, darkens his doorstep accusing him of being the cause of her losing her job, and demanding he hire her. Even as his brain says no way, the Barracuda is a woman nobody can work with, his white-knight complex forces him to offer her a job as his very overqualified temporary secretary.
A wealthy couple who ordered a designer baby which wasn't delivered contacts Dave for help. To get answers for them, Dave has to get inside an overly-fortified fertility clinic going undercover with Susan as his temporary wife. The situation inside is worse than they imagined, and soon their pretend 'til death do us part could become very real unless the two alpha personalities learn to work together to stay alive.
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DEEP SIX SECURITY SERIES by Becky McGraw:Till Death
Twisted Honor
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A Jill of many trades, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Becky McGraw has been an optician, a beautician, a legal secretary, a real estate broker, web designer, graphic artist, and romance writer. She knows just enough to make her dangerous, and her humor-laced contemporary western cowboy, and military, police procedural romantic suspense novels varied and interesting. Becky resides in Florida with her husband of thirty-three years and her dog Abby.  She is a member of the Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network.
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Sunday, December 13, 2015

AN ENTICING RIDE BY ANNA S. LAE



Title: An Enticing Ride

Author: Anna S. Lae

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages: 32

Publisher: Wild Rose

SYNOPSIS Single mom Abby Rose finally has a weekend alone. She should be out on the town but a snowy, cold, and a long day on her feet makes a hot bath and a soft bed seem more inviting. Then sexy mechanic Zack Kelly texts with a tempting offer and suddenly her body is aching in a much different way. He stood her up once, but maybe it's time to show Zack exactly what he missed out on.

REVIEW:  This was a great short story. Abby finds she is alone and doesn’t know what to do with herself. She was stood up by Zack and now he is texting her to meet him. She wonders should she go and take the chance or stay in her nice cozy home. She decides to take him up on his offer and they have a wild ride on the snowmobile. There is a steamy sex scene but I would have liked more emotion in this. It was like a booty call to me. I want the romance and love. I do recommend this book for a quick read.

I am giving this book 3 Flaming hearts.



Friday, December 11, 2015

HERS TO CLAIM BY ISABEL RAVEN


Title: Hers to Claim

Author: Isabel Raven

Genre:
Erotic Romance, Ménage

Pages: 44

Publisher: Evernight 

SYNOPSIS: Vicky Farley is marrying her womanizing boss so he’ll pay for her little sister’s operation, but all she can think about are dark and broody mechanic brothers, Daniel and Jonathan Denton. Her downstairs neighbors might feature heavily in her erotic dreams, but there’ll be no revving of her engine. To save her sister’s life Vicky is prepared to sacrifice her happiness.
After an intruder breaks into her flat and Daniel and Jonathan come to her rescue, she has a choice to make: spend her last night as a single woman alone, or let the brothers show her exactly how handy they are with their tools. Passion might rule Vicky’s body, but what about her heart? In the light of day, can she go through with the wedding for her sister’s sake, even though it means losing Daniel and Jonathan forever? 

REVIEW: I liked this story. The brothers were sexy and very loving. Vicky shows how strong she is by agreeing to a loveless marriage which is nothing more than an arrangement for money to provide for her sister. After one night with the men she has been lusting over she doesn’t want to go through it. Her sister is a tough cookie too. The day of the wedding she notices how unhappy her sister is and figures out the reason she is giving up her life for. She doesn’t go through with the wedding and makes her way to the guy’s apartment to try and explain things to them. 



Sunday, December 6, 2015

GIVEAWAY!!! BLOG TOUR: THE FAMILY SERIES BLOG TOUR BY CARDENO C.

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Strong Enough


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When a casual hookup turns into the potential for love, staid Spencer realizes he wants to build a life with vibrant Emilio.
When twenty-two-year-old Emilio Sanchez sees handsome Spencer Derdinger walking by his construction site, Emilio makes it his goal to seduce the shy professor. Getting Spencer into bed isn’t difficult, but Emilio soon learns that earning the trust of a man deeply hurt will take time and patience. With a prize like brilliant, sweet Spencer on the line, Emilio decides he is strong enough to face the challenge.
Spencer is surprised when he’s approached by the gorgeous construction worker he’s admired from the safety of his office window. Acting spontaneously for the first time in his thirty-eight years, Spencer takes Emilio home. When the casual hookup turns into the potential for love, Spencer realizes that if he wants to build a life with Emilio, he’ll need to be strong enough to slay his personal demons and learn to trust again.
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Something in the Way He Needs

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Controlled Asher didn't expect to fall for free-spirited Daniel, but they'll find what they desperately need in one another.
Police captain Asher Penaz’s staunch professionalism bleeds into his home life, down to his neatly pressed attire and spartan apartment. He enjoys being in charge and in control, so his sudden and powerful attraction to the lighthearted, free-spirited Daniel Tover throws him for a loop. In his entire life, Daniel has never gotten what he needs, so he moves to the next place, the next job, the next attempt to find something worth staying for, always landing at the top of his game, but never feeling like he belongs.
The chemistry between Asher and Daniel sizzles, but with all that fire comes the risk of getting burned. As both men struggle to learn themselves while getting to know each other, the lines of desire and control blur. If Daniel and Asher can walk through the flames together, they might find what they desperately need.
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More Than Everything

Cover - morethaneverythingTime might not heal all wounds, but with two motivated and strong-willed men on a campaign to win him back, Charlie will get more than he ever thought possible.
As a teenager, Charlie “Chase” Rhodes meets Scott Boone and falls head over heels in love with the popular, athletic boy next door. Charlie thinks he’s living the dream when Scott says he feels the same way. But his dreams are dashed when Scott unexpectedly moves away.
Years later, Charlie meets brash and confident Adan Navarro, who claims all he wants is a round between the sheets. After eight months together, Charlie is convinced Adan returns his love. But when the opportunity comes to be open about their relationship, Adan walks away.
Time passes and life moves on, but when Charlie learns the only two men he’s ever loved are now in love with each other, his heart breaks all over again. Scott and Adan tell Charlie they want him back, but Charlie doesn’t know if he can trust two people who have hurt him so deeply. Time might not heal all wounds, but with two motivated and strong-willed men on a campaign to win him back, Charlie will get more than he ever thought possible.
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The Half of Us

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If short-tempered Jason can open his heart and life to optimistic Abe, he might finally find the family he craves.
Short-tempered, arrogant heart surgeon Jason Garcia grew up wanting a close-knit family, but believes he ruined those dreams when he broke up his marriage. The benefit of divorce is having as much random sex as he wants, and it's a benefit Jason is exploiting when he meets a sweet, shy man at a bar and convinces him to go home for a no-strings-attached night of fun.
Eight years living in Las Vegas hasn't dimmed Abe Green's optimism, earnestness, or desire to find the one. When a sexy man with lonely eyes propositions him, Abe decides to give himself a birthday present—one night of spontaneous fun with no thoughts of the future. But one night turns into two and then three, and Abe realizes his heart is involved.
For the first time, Abe feels safe enough with someone he respects and adores to let go of his inhibitions in the bedroom. If Jason can get past his own inhibitions and open his heart and his life to Abe, he might finally find the family he craves.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Cardeno C. - CC to friends - is a hopeless romantic who wants to add a lot of happiness and a few "awwws" into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with gay rights organizations. Cardeno's stories range from sweet to intense, contemporary to paranormal, long to short, but they always include strong relationships and walks into the happily-ever- after sunset.
Cardeno's Home, Family, and Mates series have received awards from Love Romances and More Golden Roses, Rainbow Awards, the Goodreads M/M Romance Group, and various reviewers. But even more special to CC are heartfelt reactions from readers, like, "You bring joy and love and make it part of the every day."

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