Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Joint Tour, Review & Giveaway ~ HER DESERT TREASURE by Larie Brannick & RISK OF A LIFETIME by Claudia Shelton

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Her Desert Treasure
By Larie Brannick

Tagline:  Can their love save her life?

Synopsis: Inheriting her grandfather’s ranch is the perfect opportunity for Meg Reynolds to begin again. The land is her only chance to hold on to the last bit of family she had. But Jake Matthews has other plans. Despite the heat blazing between them, he’ll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. When someone threatens Meg and seems willing to kill her for her land, Meg doesn’t know who she can trust. And when she’s kidnapped, Jake wonders if he’ll ever be able to let her know he cares more for her than the land that stands between them…

Review: 
     This story starts at a bad time for Megan Reynolds.  She has just lost her grandfather, the only family she had left and is still reeling from his death.  She finds out that she was the sole heir to her grandfather’s property and a large inheritance from not only her grandparents but from a long deceased aunt as well.  However, there is a problem with settling the estate as someone has blocked the transfer stating they have a right to the property.  Even with that bump in the road, Meg is determined to make the best of things.  She has always dreamed of making the property an education center for children and helping them learn about the rocks. 
     While walking around on the property she runs into the town vet, Jake Mathews.  He knew her grandfather and always came to the property to watch the wild horses.  While shocked to find someone else there and wondering why he was there, Meg can’t help but notice how hot he is.  Jake isn’t sure what to make of Meg, but he does know that he wants to get to know her better.  Soon they find themselves in a fake-turned-real relationship after his mom once again meddles in his love life.  However, they do not regret it and embark on a hot, steamy ride!! 
     When a threat to Meg’s safety is made and she is kidnapped, Jake realizes that he loves her and he is determined to get her back.  While facing certain death at the hands of her captor, Meg also realizes that she loves Jack and will stop at nothing to see him again.  Will Meg escape her captor?  Will Jake find her in time to save her?  In order to find out, you will need to get the book.  I really enjoyed this book and was very happy with the outcome.  It was a pretty quick read for me as I couldn’t put it down, I had to know who was threatening Meg and if they would get their HEA.  Meg and Jake were pretty funny together and I enjoyed their banter, there was several times that I caught myself laughing out loud.  What are you waiting for?  Get your copy today, I promise you will not be disappointed.

Author Bio: Larie is a Colorado girl, born and bred.  She and her husband live in a small mountain town where they are settling into life as empty-nesters.  When she isn’t writing, reading or thinking about romance, she works for two busy orthopaedic surgeons.

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Risk of a Lifetime
by: Claudia Shelton

Tagline: Can she survive his past?
Synopsis: Three years ago, Marcy Bradley let the man she loved go so he could follow his career dream of being an FBI agent. She sent divorce papers. He signed. She never filed them.

With a killer after them, Marcy and JB run for their lives, escaping to a lakeside cabin. Their love is rekindled, and JB realizes they’re still married, but will there be time for their passion amidst the explosions and gunshots?

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Review:
     Such a good read!!  This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time!  The book starts with Marcy Bradley being held hostage in the middle of a bank robbery.  Right from the beginning you had to admire her spirit and determination to not only get herself out, but the other people held as well.  When she talks the robber into letting her get him something from outside, she sees none other than her ex-husband JB.  JB works for the FBI and is determined to get her out safe.  Once the bank robbery is over, everyone thinks they are in the clear until shots are fired right at Marcy.       
     JB is determined to find out who shot at Marcy and why.  He doesn’t understand why anyone would want to hurt her.  A day or so later, Marcy convinces him to let her go shopping with her sister and promises to be safe.  He decides to let her go, but is going to follow her to make sure she arrives ok.  However, things do not go as planned as someone sabotaged her car and she is close to death.  JB manages to stop her car and get her and her sister to safety.  After arriving at the police station later, she receives another threat and everyone is one edge. 
     Since JB refuses to leave Marcy, they find themselves trying to denying the sexual tension between them.  To be honest, it is not only sexual tension, but strong undying love.  Marcy and JB have always loved each other, but their past always seems to keep them for having a HEA.  With everything that is going on, Marcy admits to JB that they are still married as she couldn’t bring herself to file the divorce papers.  To say JB is shocked is an understatement; however, he can’t bring himself to be mad over this.  Marcy has always been it for him and he has always wanted to be with her. 
     When another threat is made and they are made to find safety at an isolated cabin, things between them finally erupt like a hot, scorching volcano!!!!  Nothing like three years away from the love of your life to kick up the hotness factor!  I was so happy when they finally came to terms with their past and left everything out in the open.  I wanted them to be together something fierce. 
     In the end, was their explosion of love too late?  Will they find out who is after Marcy and survive?  You will need to get a copy of this book NOW in order to find out.  You seriously will not be disappointed!  

Author Bio: Award-winning author Claudia Shelton thought she wrote mainstream when she began writing, but before long, someone told her she sounded more like romance. Then those pesky alpha heroes and the women strong enough to love them, started running through her mind insisting she write their own happily-ever-after. Since then, she's focused on HEA with a splash of suspense or intrigue, becoming a two-time finalist in the Daphne Du Maurier (Unpublished) awards for excellence in mystery and suspense. During her downtime from writing, you'll find her sipping a cup of cocoa in winter's chill or enjoying a drink by the water in summer's heat--either way, she's always enjoying life. Her novel RISK OF A LIFETIME releases April 2014.


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RELEASE DAY LAUNCH & GIVEAWAY!! FINDING US by Megan Smith






SYNOPSIS:

Jasmine Jennings is running from her past, something she never wants to deal with again. Starting out fresh in a new city, life is finally looking up.

That is until she meets him — Knox Mitchell. She tries to elude him, but he’s everywhere. When she finally gives in, he begins to avoid her.

One tragic night, Knox’s future was ripped away. His body and soul crave revenge from the man who took everything away from him, but when Jasmine crashes into Knox’s muddled life, he’s torn. What is he supposed to do about falling for the girl who was to be part of his plan for retaliation?

When all secrets are revealed can they move forward without the past destroying any hopes of having a future?

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Excerpt:

Knox reaches over and pushes the braid that’s lying over my shoulder to my back and leans over to kiss my exposed shoulder. My eyes close and I want to wrap our time up here in a jar and carry it with me everywhere I go. Everything in this moment is perfect. I’m happy and content which hasn’t happened in some time. I’m always so guarded around everyone except Summer. The reason behind my wing tattoos is because when I finally decided to get out from under Mom and Dad I wanted to find my wings and be my own person. I wanted to grow, change and find my way in life.

“Jas,” Knox says so low it was barely audible.

I open my eyes to the sound of his voice only to feel a tickle on my right shoulder. I don’t move an inch because I know what it is. Out of the corner of my eye I can see a beautiful black butterfly with four spots, white and then blending into purple, on each side of the wings. The end of the wings are all jagged but the intensity of the colors draw away from them.

Knox is able to slip away as the butterfly just sits perched on my shoulder, lightly fluttering her wings. I hear the sound of Knox’s camera snapping pictures as he walks around capturing different angles. I turn my head inch by inch so I can get a better look at the beauty sitting on my shoulder.

A lady who’s wearing a uniform with a patch that shows that she works here comes over to my other side and wipes something cool on the top of my left hand which is resting on my thigh. When she’s finishes she simply walks away. What the hell was that about?

Minutes later the butterfly sitting on my shoulder flies away and another tiny white butterfly lands on the top of my right hand in the exact spot that the employee rubbed whatever it was on my skin.

Knox takes his seat beside me again. “It’s sugar water. The butterflies love it.” He nods to the sign in front of the waterfall. “I read it on that.” Knox adds after I give him a look of disbelief that he would know such a fact.

I lift my hand in the air and the butterfly takes off to a nearby flower. I place my hand on Knox’s leg and give it a little squeeze. “Thank you for bringing me here.”

He places his large hand on top of mine, “You’re welcome, Beautiful. I’m glad you like it.”



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AUTHOR BIO:

USA TODAY bestselling author Megan Smith is a New Jersey native managing purchasing for an award-winning business IT and software development firm - and by night creating the memorable characters her fans have grown to adore. Smith's The Love Series introduces readers to MacKenzie Cahill - a hopeful young woman who experiences adversity, challenges and the bittersweet triumph of true, authentic love.

Megan Smith is a wife and mother, who makes time for her family, professional life and the creation of the Cahill's world. Fans of The Love Series - Trying Not To Love You, Easy To Love You, Hard To Love You - are captivated by relationships, special bonds and family ties pervasive in Smith's emotional, energized and engaging work. Smith is also the author of the 2014 releases, Let Me Love You - continuations of The Love Series, Finding Us (Finding Series) and a few top secret projects.



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Monday, April 21, 2014

Review ~ PICTURE PERFECT by Elisabeth Grace


Synopsis
*****THIS BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE*****

Being the daughter of a big-city mayor, twenty-one year old Skye Summers has giant shoes to fill in her first real job out of college. With the public spotlight on her family, and her dad’s expectations running high, she jumps at the chance to work side-by-side on an important project with her sexy new boss.

Playboy entrepreneur Landon Steele has built a successful entertainment PR firm and broken more than a few hearts along the way. He’s counting on his enthusiastic new assistant to help him expand his business into LA… until he discovers she’s a pampered rich girl who’s in the public spotlight as much as his famous clients. Still, he agrees to give her a chance, and soon the two are heating up the bedroom as well as the boardroom.

But when Skye’s ex-boyfriend threatens to reveal a dangerous secret from her past, her job, relationship with Landon, and her father’s career are suddenly all on the line. Will she be forced to leave Landon? Or will she pursue her heart, regardless of the cost? 

***Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.***

Review
     While this book is part of the Limelight Series, it can be read as a standalone without any confusing gaps.  This is the second book by this new author and I can tell she is going to have a very promising career.  This story revolves around Skye and Landon.  Skye has lived a very privileged life.  She is the daughter of the Mayor and is always aware of how her actions could affect her father’s career.  She has always been on the straight and narrow path and that included dating Vic, the son of one of her father’s campaign contributors.  That is, until she finally has her limit of Vic’s jealous ways and decides she is done with him.  Only he doesn’t see it that way and his anger turns physical.  She knows she can’t report him to anyone as it would look badly on her father, so she decides to just move on. 
     After a month of feeling sorry for herself, her roommate decides they are going out.  Skye really doesn’t want to, but gives in.  Once there she attracts the attention of a gorgeous stranger and have one HOT make out session.  When she comes to her senses she flees and is only left with memories of her careless actions. 
     Landon was blown away by the mystery woman who turned his world upside down.  He couldn’t stop thinking about her and had no way of finding out who she was.  He was royally screwed.  That is until he shows back up to his office a couple of weeks later and finds out that his new assistant is none other than the infamous mystery woman!  Can you feel the tension yet? 
     Both Landon and Skye can’t believe it.  They have both thought about each other so much and no amount of time had cooled off their reactions to each other.  Determined to keep their relationship professional, they both try to push away how they are feeling and try to be friends.  However, that will only last so long.  I mean really, who is going to want to deny their fantasy person?  NO ONE!! 
     Soon they can’t deny their feelings for each other and decide to dive into a relationship.  However, they plan on keeping on the DL for now, after all Landon is her boss.  But just when you think they will get their HEA, Vic comes back into the picture and threatens to publish a topless photo of Skye unless she comes back to him.  Skye knows this would hurt her father’s run for the Senate and Landon’s PR company.  So she makes one of the hardest decisions of her life and leaves Landon.  Landon is devastated.  Not only did he lose Skye and not know why, but someone from his past shows up with news that will change his life. 
     Will Skye ever get out for under Vic’s threats?  Will Landon’s past come back to haunt him?  Can they find their way back to each other and get their HEA?  In order to find out you will need to get the book!  I promise you will not be disappointed.  This book is told in dual POVs and you will love seeing Landon’s feelings towards Skye.  He is so taken by her that he can hardly get a grip on them.  Such a sweet, caring, alpha man!  What are you waiting for?  Go out and get your copy today!  

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Release Blitz & Giveaway ~ MELTED & SHATTERED by Emily Eck

Emily Eck invites you to celebrate the tour of Melted & Shattered (L&J #2) with an awesome giveaway and a free download of J Speaks (L&J #1.5)

Melted & Shattered (L & J #2)
By: Emily Eck
Publication Date: April 21, 2014
Genre: Romance/Trilogy
Cover Designer: Melody Simmons

Synopsis

Elle was never broken.
She wasn't shattered.
And she sure as hell never needed to be saved.
That is,
until she found out what the aftermath of love was capable of causing.
Doing her best to stay afloat amidst the sh!t storm that has become her life, Elle is hanging on by a thread. Between worrying about Fernie’s precarious future, an incident with a Shemar Moore look-alike gone terribly wrong, and an inability to let go of her feelings for J, Elle just can’t seem to get her head straight. Deciding a change of atmosphere is what she needs, Elle heads to Mexico to study abroad for a semester. She has no idea that she is walking into an even worse storm. One that involves a pissed off MC President, a ruthless drug cartel, and a man willing to die to have her light. ***This is the 2nd book in the series L&J – cannot be read as a stand-alone***

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Excerpt

“I came here, baby, to tell you I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you.” He inhaled sharply, but said in an even voice. “And I can’t lose you before the greatest fight I will ever wage.”
Redemption. Could I absolve him? I lay in a hospital bed for two weeks. All of it at his hands. I’d been marred, though the scar on my skin was not the worst damage. It was a reminder of the scar I’d carried inside. Could he erase that scar? Could he heal a wound one could not see?
There was silence, deafening silence. I tried to keep it together. I used every ounce of energy I had to keep the fire at a low flame, but it blazed through me. He would’ve shot my kid, and I couldn’t let that happen. These kids, they’d become my lifeline. My light.
“Without those kids, I’m just as dark as you.” I said emotionlessly, empty. These last few weeks of pretending during the day, only to come home and sob until sleep graced me was maddening. “I’ve got nothing left to give you, J. Nothing.”
 I hung my head, losing the fight with the tears that had been threatening to erupt since J arrived. “I can’t be your light, when I have none.”
We lay on the floor, two damaged bodies searching for the light. J pulled my head into his hands, bringing us face to face. I could feel his breath against my lips. “You were a comet that bust into my life out of no where” he whispered. “I begged for you. On my knees in the dirt, I groveled to the sky to bring me light. And there you were, at Eight Oh Eight, staring up at me, even though I knew you couldn’t see through the window. I saw you, though. Elle, I saw you long before you saw me.”
“How could I love a killer?”
“How much pain was worth loving this man?
“Please, baby. Please. I need you. I love you. I can’t go into this without knowing you’ll be here when I return.” 
“I’m not sure what to say. I want to tell you I’ll wait. That I’ll be here, waiting like a good girl for you. I want to because I love you. Fuck, I love you.” I turned, finally ready to look him in the eye. “I don’t know where I’ll be. I can’t tell you that. But I can tell you that I love the fuck out of you, and no matter how much I try to stop,” I paused. Fuck this mother fucker. Fuck! God, why was he doing this to me? Angry tears, sad tears, hopeless tears, tears filled with longing fell from my eyes. J caught then with his thumb, but there were too many. They ran over his fingers like a waterfall.
“Fuck, J. I don’t want you to die.”
He pulled me to him, and I inhaled his scent. I’d never be able to smell Acqua di mother fucking Gio again and not think of him. Today it was mixed with the smell of exhaust, like he’d been riding around all night. For what felt like the gazillionth time, I crumbled into his arms. How did two times come to be a number exponentially higher?
“I don’t want to die, baby. I want to fall asleep next to you. I want to wake up next to you. I’m fighting this war for you. To be with you.”

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L & J Series by Emily Eck
Playlist
Steel & Ice Playlist
Yeah – Usher (New Years)
Jesus Walks – Kanye West (When Genesis texts)
J Speaks
Melted & Shattered Playlist
Soldier of Love – Sade (Elle wallows)
Otis – Jay Z & Kanye West (Operation Swagger Retrival)
Usher – Scream (Elle and Donte/Shamar Moore)
Aire – Golden Ganga (Elle & J's Mexico Song – Happy Times)
New World Order - Buenos Inquilinos (Cartel business – Not Happy Times)
J Roars
Don't Cry – G 'n R (Elle's confession)

Author Bio

Emily is a Midwestern Gal, but could be anywhere as you read this. She gypsy's the country, as well as south of the border. Adventure feeds her soul, and offers great writing material. She loves kids and working with kids, but can only handle caring for four-legged furry friends. A crazy dog and laid back cat have trained her to be their partner in life. Vices include Swedish Fish, ignoring chores in favor of reading, and caring too much for people in her life. She chose to write this bio in third person as she is an Aries, and found writing in first person ended up with her writing an excessively long life story. Aries like to talk about themselves. It is something Emily is working on being more mindful of.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Review & Giveaway ~ UNFIXABLE by Tessa Bailey


Tagline: He’s the last thing she wants…but the only thing she needs.
Blurb:  Willa Peet isn’t interested in love. She’s been there, done that, and has the shattered heart to prove it. Ready to shake the breakup, she heads to Dublin, Ireland. But there’s a problem. A dark-haired, blue-eyed problem with a bad attitude that rivals her own. And he’s not doling out friendly Irish welcomes.
Shane Claymore just wants to race. The death of his father forced him off the Formula One circuit, but he’s only staying in Dublin long enough to sell the Claymore Inn and get things in order for his mother and younger sister. He never expected the sarcastic American girl staying at the inn to make him question everything.
But even as Willa and Shane’s fiery natures draw them together, their pasts threaten to rip them apart. Can Shane give up racing to be with the woman he loves, or will Willa’s quest to resurrect the tough-talking, no-shit-taking girl she used to be destroy any hope of a future together?

Review:
     I am not even sure where to start with this review.  This book does not disappoint!  We first met Willa in Protecting What’s His as she is the sister of Ginger Peet.  In this book, Willa is all grown up and heads to Ireland after winning a photography contest to help her heal from her recent breakup.  The last thing she was looking for was a new man in her life.  However, when she lands she meets Shane Claymore.  It turns out the place where she is staying is his family’s so there will be no way she can avoid him. 
     Shane is more than a little testy with Willa.  He has his own baggage and worries and the last thing he needs is the feisty American around to distract him.  But the more he is around her, the more alpha male he becomes and he doesn’t want another man around her.  Willa seems to be testing his resolve to not get involved with her each day. 
     When they finally, and I do mean finally, give in to their desires it is smokin’ HOT!!!  I seriously thought my e-reader was going to catch on fire from the flames! 

“Enough. Enough teasing. You’ve had me like this too fucking long, girl” ~ Shane

“Tonight won’t be the last time.  If I have you once, I’m going to want you over and over.  This doesn’t end here.  Not by a fucking long shot.” ~ Shane

“That’s right, girl.  Scream my fucking name.  Only mine.” ~ Shane

     See what I mean?  HOT!!  What’s not to love an alpha with a dirty mouth?  Nothing I tell ya, nothing! 
      Willa realizes she has feelings for Shane, but believes she is broken and there is no way she can make him happy.  Oh and another small complications, she is leaving to head home in a couple of weeks.  Shane wants Willa to realize she is not broken, she is not unfixable.  He believes she is perfect just the way she is and he is determined to help her see this. 
     When Shane gets an opportunity to get back in a race car, Willa doesn’t know what to feel.  She is torn as she knows this is what Shane wants, but she is not sure she can handle it.  So in order to protect herself and Shane she pushes him away and he leaves. 
     Will Willa come to her senses and realize that being in love with someone is not only he honest with yourself, but also honest with the other person?  Will she fight for what she truly wants or will she take the easy way out and run?  In order to find out if they get their HEA, you will have to get the book.  I PROMISE you that you will not be disappointed!!  Anything Tessa Bailey writes is awesome and this one is no different.  What are you waiting for?  Go get your copy now!!!  


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