Thursday, October 11, 2018

Review of THIS LOVE by Kelly Elliott

 
THIS LOVE
COWBOYS & ANGELS Book 6
By Kelly Elliott

       

I was a self-appointed bachelor and happy to have the title. Everyone thought it was time for me to settle down and find a nice girl. Well, no thank you. This cowboy wanted to stay clear of relationships. I wanted the freedom that came with no strings.

But what did I know? Nothing apparently.

Everything changed when I looked into her green eyes; my world tilted when she smiled at me.

What was this feeling?

Whatever was happening had me losing my damn mind. I fumbled with my words. My body wasn’t my own. I wanted her … desperately.

Was I ready to give up my bachelor days, or was this Irish girl simply an itch I needed scratched?

This Love is book 6 in the Cowboys and Angels series.     

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REVIEW

It is no secret that Steed is my favorite Parker; however, Cord is seriously putting pressure on the #1 spot.  He is everything I had hoped for and so much more.   He was the complete package: sexy, sweet, dirty, loveable and did I mention sexy?  When he lays eyes on Maebh for the first time, he knows he is in trouble.  He is instantly struck by her beauty and sucked in by her bright eyes. 

Maebh has been drawn to Cord since the first time she saw him, but she knew she would never stand a chance.  After all, Cord is the biggest playboy in town and is nowhere near ready to settle down with just one girl.  But when he kisses her, he makes her forget everything and wish she was his only one.

The more they are around each other, the harder it is to deny their chemistry and their desire to be together.  The only question is, is Cord ready to be a one woman man?

I absolutely could not get enough of Cord and Maebh.  They were so perfect for each other that I couldn’t help but want them to get their HEA.  While they had their ups and downs, there was truly nothing that they could not overcome to be together, including skanks who try to tear them apart.  The author did a wonderful job of creating two characters that warmed your heart and had you hoping for the best.  I truly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in Trevor’s book!  I’m hoping that Scarlett makes him beg!! 


     

EXCERPT

“Do you like kissing women and getting them all hot and bothered and then walking away? Does that get you off?”
Cord walked around his desk and headed toward the door of his office. Where in the hell did he think he was going?
He shut the door and turned back to face me. When he walked toward me, I stepped back until me legs hit his desk.
“You were hot and bothered by our kiss?”
The way his blue eyes searched me face had me panting. It was getting harder to breathe, especially with him nearly pressed against me body…again.
“No,” I lied.
“That’s not what you just said, Maebh.”
I stood up straighter and squared me shoulders. “By your own admission, and on more than one occasion, Mr. Parker, you don’t always understand what I say.”
He laughed, and I moaned internally. God, I loved his laugh. And his smile. And the way he ran his fingers through his hair.
“Why are you so interested in if I’ve fucked someone in here?”
“I’m not,” I stated, me hands going to me hips.
He leaned closer, a whisper away. “You’re lying. I can tell because your cheeks are turning a beautiful shade of pink. I wonder how vibrant that pink gets when you come?”
Me mouth opened in utter shock, and I stared at him.
“I bet they turn vibrant.”
Cord stepped closer.
“I’ve never found the right woman to bring into my private space and make love to, but there’s always a first time…”
Me tongue bathed me dry lips. Cord’s eyes followed, and he let out a soft growl from the back of his throat.
“You… You…”
Christ, what are you trying to say?
“May I ask you something, Maebh?”
The way he said my name made me knees knock together. The room was spinning.
“Y-yes.”
“Did you like the kiss we shared? Did you like my hands under your dress? My cock pressed against you?”
I wanted to say yes, but I couldn’t forget how he’d made me feel when he walked away and then pretended it had never happened.
“I might have enjoyed it more if you hadn’t walked away from me like an arse.”
His smile instantly disappeared.
“Maebh, I didn’t mean to…”
My hands went to his chest to push him back, but I jerked them away when I felt the zap of energy rushing between us.
What in the world did this man do to me? He was dangerous. Very dangerous.
“I need to get back to Aisling. Have a nice one, Cord.”
He stepped out of my way, and I was relieved I wouldn’t have to argue with him.
Me eyes burned, and I couldn’t figure out why I let this man get me so worked up. I headed for the door, but before I could open it, Cord took me arm and spun me around. He pushed me against the office door. I was having a déjà vu moment.
“You didn’t enjoy any of that night, Maebh?”
A sexy smile moved over Cord’s face. “Answer me.”
Me eyes bounced all over his face as I fought to remember how in the hell to speak.
“What are you doing to me?” I whispered.
His forehead leaned against mine, and I noticed his chest heaving.
“I could say the same thing to you, agra.”
Everything stopped, and I inhaled a sharp breath.
“Where did you hear that?” I asked.
Cord moved away and pushed his hands into his pockets.
“Answer me,” I demanded. “Where did you hear that name?”
He shrugged. “You better get going, the restaurant opens in a few hours, and you’ll need to be ready.”
My mouth hung open. He was going to call me sweetheart and not even tell me how he knew that word.
“You confuse me, Cord Parker. One minute you make me think you want me, the next I’m like a bug you have to squash.”
He stood there, not saying a word.
“Do you?”
His eyes jerked up to meet mine. “Do I what?”
“Want me?”
It was the boldest question I’d ever asked a man, and me neck and cheeks felt like they were on fire. But I had to know. I needed to know how he felt.
When he didn’t reply and dropped his gaze, I had me answer.
“I didn’t think so,” I said, with a nervous laugh. “Stupid fool am I.”
“Maebh—”
“It’s okay. I see the women who throw themselves at you. I won’t compete with the likes of that.”
A look of horror moved over his face.
“I know I’m not as pretty or as…experienced…” I needed to leave before I kept spewing words.
“What are you talking about? Maebh, you’re…”
Cutting him off, I tried to act peppy as I plastered on a fake smile. “Have a good one.”
And like that, I was rushing down the hallway from Cord Parker. I’d just humiliated meself, and I would never forgive meself for being so damn weak.
It was a silly crush on a handsome boy who would never be happy with a girl like me.

                        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

 

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.

Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012. 

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website. www.kellyelliottauthor.com

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Review of LEAD SECURITY by Evan Grace


LEAD SECURITY by Evan Grace is LIVE from Crave Publishing!



ROGUE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS #3 



I’ve spent the last several years building my company, having zero time for a social life. I preferred it that way. After the mess my ex-wife left me with, I have no interest in anything remotely close to a relationship.


Until I meet my daughter’s new next-door neighbor. Harley is kind, beautiful, and she’s also an erotic romance writer. To any man, she’s the perfect package. To a gun-shy man like me, she’s a one-way road to disaster.

Unfortunately for me, my daughter’s newfound friendship with Harley means I get to see more of her. 

And the more I see her, the more I want her.

But my instincts are telling me there’s a danger lurking around her, following her, waiting for the right moment to strike. And the closer I get, the more I realize there’s only one way I’ll allow any threat to get near her…and that’s over my dead body.


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REVIEW

Have I mentioned lately how much I love this series?  No?  Well let me start by saying that I can't get enough of these characters!!  Evan has created a group of characters that suck you in and have you begging for more!  Since we first met Jack, I have wanted him to get his HEA.  He is such a wonderful father, but his ex really did a number of him.  When he meets his daughter's new neighbor, he must decide if he is willing to put himself out there or if he is going to let his past dictate his future.

Harley doesn't believe she will ever find anyone special since everyone she has ever loved always leaves her.  But when she lays eyes on her new neighbor's sexy dad, she starts to think maybe she should give it a try.  And if it doesn't work out?  Well, at least she will have some great memories to live off of.

I could not get enough of this story.  I loved everything about it and wanted more!  Harley and Jack are perfect for each other.  Their chemistry is off the charts and lets not forget how much Harley loves his family.  Oh, and then their is Fifty.  I fell in love with him and may need to talk my husband into getting one, I mean, I'm sure he will say yes.  Right?  If you are in the market for a book with a little suspense, love and a whole lot of sexy times, you will not want to pass this one up.  Great job Evan, I can't wait to read the next book in the series!


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

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


Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Review of JUST ONE LOVE by Jami Wagner



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Title: Just One Love

Author: Jami Wagner

Genre: Contemporary Romance


About Just One Love:

My entire life is a lie.

He launched my salty reputation.

Yet, here I am, doing him another favor so he can get what he wants—maybe then I can dislodge him from my heart.

There is an emptiness in my life.

Yet I have everything I need, or at least, I thought I did.

It was supposed to be a simple deal between friends. Friends? Yeah, right. I should have known we’re too volatile for that.

Review:

Abby and Tyler have known each other since middle school and have always been best friends.  Well, that is until he told a lie and ruined their relationship.  Since then, Abby has been an outcast among the people she used to call her friends while watching Tyler get everything he has ever wanted.  When Tyler once again asks for a favor, Abby knows it will only lead to more heartbreak but also knows that she has no other choice than to do it.  

I loved reading this story and my heart went out to Abby.  I absolutely loved her.  She has had a horrible life, but yet she still puts one foot in front of the other each day.  She has no one she can lean on and must take on life all by herself.  She is such a strong character that I couldn't help but want her to get her HEA.  

Tyler was so stuck in his own little world, that he had no idea just how much his lie cost Abby.  All he knew was that in the end, he got what he wanted.  The same could be said for the next favor he would ask.  When it finally hits him just what he has asked and how it affects his once best friend, he knows that he messed up.  He also knows that he has to do whatever it takes to win her back.

I liked Abby and Tyler's story and was happy to see them get their HEA.  I loved how the author ended the story and I loved that Abby finally broke free of her mother.  The author did a wonderful job of creating two characters that just suck you in.  I loved it from the beginning to the end and I can't wait to see what Jami has in store for us next!  



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JAMI WAGNER was born in Wyoming. Still living in the Cowboy State, Jami and her husband are currently writing their own love story with their yellow Lab.

Jami enjoys writing Romance and published her debut novella, Date in the Dark, in 2015. Her first full-length novel, Just One Kiss, was published in October 2015 and is the first book in her Black Alcove series. The remainder in the series, Just One Night, Just One Touch, Just One Moment, and Just One Spark are available now.

Visit and connect with Jami at www.jami-wagner.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorJamiWagner, on Twitter at @Jami_Wagner, or on Instagram at @JAMIWAGNER_.


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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

JUST ONE LOVE by Jami Wagner is LIVE!


Today we have the release day blitz of JUST ONE LOVE by Jami Wagner! Check it out and grab your copy today!

Title: Just One Love

Author: Jami Wagner

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Just One Love:

  My entire life is a lie. He launched my salty reputation. Yet, here I am, doing him another favor so he can get what he wants—maybe then I can dislodge him from my heart.   There is an emptiness in my life. Yet I have everything I need, or at least, I thought I did. It was supposed to be a simple deal between friends. Friends? Yeah, right. I should have known we’re too volatile for that.

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Abby

I jump down and grab my knife, but as but as I pull back in what should be the segue into my quick getaway run—dramatic, smooth, commanding, just like in the movies—I’m jerked back.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

The knife is stuck.

“Abby, let’s go!” Beth snaps at me. She’s crouched behind the truck where they can’t see her. “I cannot believe that I trusted that you were going to break up with him like a normal person. Let’s go.”
“I’m trying,” I shush back, jerking again on the damn knife.

“Just leave it.”

“It has my initials on it.”

 A gift from my mom for my eighteenth birthday. She knows me so well. Not.

 “What the … seriously?” Beth moves around to the tire and pushes me out of the way. I duck when Jace’s ball cap comes into view over the back of the truck. Then, Beth and I yank on the knife together.

 Nothing happens.

 “Let me drive!” Tyler shouts.

 “Dude, what the fuck is your deal? It’s my truck. I’ll drive.”

 “But I’m thinking of getting one just like it, and I need to test drive something.” Tyler’s response is quick.

 “Dude, whatever,” Jace replies as I see the keys flying through the air, right before Tyler comes into view.

 “What the fuck are you doing, Abby?” he says through the side of his lips. I barely see his mouth move.

 “Trying to leave. What does it look like?” I whisper frantically.

 “Whoops!” Tyler drops the keys. He kneels in front of the tire and jerks the knife out in one swift move.

  Damn.

 His white T-shirt hugs his bicep, and, oh boy, he looks good tonight. I mean, he’s always had the whole Liam Hemsworth thing going on, but tonight he looks even hotter than a movie star. His hair is the perfect dirty blonde and his eyes are brightest green I’ve ever seen. Don’t even get me started on his smile. Shoot, any girl would agree to whatever he wanted just to see it one more time. I would know. I’ve been that girl.

 Tyler gives the knife to me and mouths “run.” We don’t hesitate in the slightest.

 I tuck the knife into my back pocket as I duck to run. The tire is successfully slashed, and I’m not leaving any evidence of my crime at the scene.

 Hunching behind her car, Beth shoots daggers from her eyes as she stares at me. The look is so intense, I need something else to focus on.

 Yes, this crack on the sidewalk is a nice distraction.

 “I can’t believe you,” she seethes.

 “It’s fine. No one saw us but Tyler,” I say just as Jace begins shouting a string of curses.

  Jackass.

 “I should have known you were going to do something crazy tonight. You made breaking up sound so simple,” Beth adds.

 I shrug and then we both hunker down tighter when the lights of Tyler’s truck flash our way. I crawl around the front of the car and watch them turn the corner.

 Then, I start to laugh.

 Beth is still glaring at me. Only now she’s standing with her hands on her hips and looking at me like my mom would when I’d come home past curfew, before she decided she didn’t want anything to do with me.

 The whole picture makes me laugh even harder. Slowly, Beth’s lips begin to tug into a smile.

 “You are out of control,” she says and unlocks her car.

 “There is nothing wrong with that,” I tell her.

  

About the Author:

 

JAMI WAGNER was born in Wyoming. Still living in the Cowboy State, Jami and her husband are currently writing their own love story with their yellow Lab. Jami enjoys writing Romance and published her debut novella, Date in the Dark, in 2015. Her first full-length novel, Just One Kiss, was published in October 2015 and is the first book in her Black Alcove series. The remainder in the series, Just One Night, Just One Touch, Just One Moment, and Just One Spark are available now. Visit and connect with Jami at www.jami-wagner.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorJamiWagner, on Twitter at @Jami_Wagner, or on Instagram at @JAMIWAGNER_.


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Monday, September 24, 2018

Review of RUNAWAY GIRL by Tessa Bailey




RUNAWAY GIRL 
By Tessa Bailey 

BLURB 

It’s Naomi Clemons’s big day. Her dream wedding. And she’s outta here. 

One moment. A chance meeting of gazes through the church window pane with someone familiar who radiates intrigue. Independence. It’s the final push Naomi needs to realize...she’s boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she’s never lived? 

Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself—although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm. For his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won’t be ignored. If only she wasn’t planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar…

Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they’re on borrowed time…and it’s about to run out.  



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REVIEW

This book was everything I had hoped for and then some.  Naomi ran away from her wedding when she realized that she had no idea who she was or what she wanted in life.  She knew that the life she was facing was not the life she really wanted, but she had not idea how her life would change with the first bold move she had ever made.

Jason was a tough military man who was looking after his baby sister.  When he runs into Naomi it isn't long until the sparks fly and he can't stop thinking of Naomi.  He is alpha in every way but also has a heart of gold.  He helps Naomi to open up and encourages her to be herself.

I loved each and every word of this book.  Jason and Naomi just seem to drag you in and keep you turning the pages.  Between Jason's dirty talk, Naomi's adventures and their heat, this book absolutely wonderful.  Tessa Bailey knows how to write characters that draw you in and have you dying to know what happens next. Once again, Tessa has hit it out of the park and I am heartbroken that the story is over. My only hope is that we will get a check in on occasion from these two!       




AUTHOR BIO 

Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days.

Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the work force as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.

She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of ten years and six-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.


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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Review of YESTERDAY IS GONE by HJ Bellus


YESTERDAY IS GONE, a second-chance small town romance by USA TODAY Bestselling Author HJ Bellus is LIVE! 

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They say going home is easy, and in all reality, it should be. Just not for me. 

The small, one-horse town that gave me my roots, that made my soul thrive, is also the place I never wanted to set foot in again. I left everything behind and never looked back. Until now. With the death of the man who raised me, I’m forced to return to Boone. 

Old wounds resurface, and heartache and loss trump everything once more. 

Seeing the man who shattered my world the night of our high school graduation almost brings me to my knees. Jessie, my once best friend and love of my life, ruined it all for me…for us. 

I’m back in Boone…and my secret is about to rattle the tiny town. 

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REVIEW

I honestly could not put this book down.  This book sucked me in and didn't let me go until the last page.  Honestly, I needed more are the last word.  I wanted this story to go on as I wasn't ready to let Jesse and Jules go. 

Jesse made a horrible decision years ago that kept Jules away until her grandfather passed away.  When she came back to town, she knew she would have to face her past and everything that changed on one fateful night.  I loved how strong she was and how she knew she had to do the right thing. 

Jesse knew Jules would back for her grandfather's funeral and he was determined to make up for his past mistakes.  However, when his past mistake was thrown right in front of him, he had to decide if he was going to fight for the future he always wanted or let her get away once again. 

The author did a wonderful job of drawing you in and keeping you turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next.  This book had a little bit of everything: humor, grief; longing and most importantly a HEA.  Like I previously said, I loved every minute of this read and I want more of these two and more of their wonderful friends. 









MEET THE AUTHOR:
HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shotgunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.


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RUNAWAY GIRL 
By Tessa Bailey 

BLURB 

It’s Naomi Clemons’s big day. Her dream wedding. And she’s outta here. 

One moment. A chance meeting of gazes through the church window pane with someone familiar who radiates intrigue. Independence. It’s the final push Naomi needs to realize...she’s boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she’s never lived? 

Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself—although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm. For his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won’t be ignored. If only she wasn’t planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar…

Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they’re on borrowed time…and it’s about to run out.  



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AUTHOR BIO 

Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days.

Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the work force as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.

She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of ten years and six-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.


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