Monday, February 29, 2016

RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Sticks by T. Gephart






Title: Sticks
Series: Black Addiction #2
Author: T. Gephart
Genre: Rock Star Romance
 Release Date: February 28, 2016




Blurb

Kenzie Clark had made plenty of mistakes. Who cared? Life was all about the journey, and if you couldn’t enjoy the ride then what was the point. The tough-talking guitarist from Brooklyn, NY worked hard so she could play even harder. But some mistakes weren’t so easy to walk away from. Joey Shaw, drummer for Black Addiction, was exactly that kind of a mistake.

How could one night of fun turn into a life long commitment? That’s exactly what Joey was asking himself when Kenzie showed up a few weeks later—the soon-to-be baby bump with his name written all over it. He could barely tie his shoes; how in the hell was he going to raise a kid?

With neither of them ready to become parents, it was always going to be a difficult, but there was no way either of them were walking away. Come hell or high water, they were having this baby—together.


Hopefully they would both be still standing by the birth.









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Excerpt



Prologue - Kenzie

Oh. Fuck.

Fuck.

Fuck.

F. U. C. K.

That’s exactly what should be displayed in the window of that plastic contraption shaking in my hand instead of that obnoxious plus sign. The bright blue horizontal and vertical line against a stark white background. Taunting me as I stood there hoping it was some cruel optical illusion.

But it wasn’t.

Oh my God, I was going to be sick.

My head spun as I sunk to my ass on the cold tile floor. The stick that ten minutes ago had been so innocent and harmless was still in my hand as I struggled not to hyperventilate. This couldn’t be happening.

I was pregnant.

As waves of nausea rolled through my body—something I’d been experiencing a lot lately—my brain tried to reconcile my new reality. My life as I knew it was well and truly over.

I am going to be someone’s mother.

My hand had barely managed to lift the lid of the toilet as I lost my battle with my stomach. The full body heave expelled not only my breakfast but also my soul into the bowl as the evil EPT wand fell out of my hand and onto the floor. My future—as well as my blueberry bagel—now in the toilet.

I had done a lot of stupid stuff in my time. I’ll be the first to admit that, but Joey Shaw was by far the dumbest.

Unlike most of the girls he seemed to entertain, I’d known Joey for years. Our bands had crossed paths from time to time on the bar circuit, even sharing the stage once or twice. The appreciation we had for each other was mutual, both professionally and otherwise. He was good looking, sexy and had a body built for sin. It was only a matter of time before we ended up doing the in-between-the-sheets tango; I was impressed at how long I’d resisted.

Driven by hormones instead of brains, our little game of flirting came to a very lustful, sexy conclusion last month. That mouth of his wasn’t only talking up a good show, with every single egotistical boast coming out of it not even close to the mind-blowing orgasm he’d given me. His body absolutely delivered on the promise of crazy and unrestrained sex. It had been a night that wasn’t going to be easy to forget. Now it seemed, he had gifted me a permanent reminder.

Fuck.

I was so screwed.

We had barely even spoken since our hook-up, happy for it to be a casual thing between friends. It’s not like I was looking to date him. Ha. Not in this lifetime. I wasn’t that delusional. The man was hot. Not denying that, but I’d had longer relationships with a pizza than Joey had with women. So, I was happy to collect on the toe-curling sex without the side order of is-he-ever-going-to-call-me-again. God damn it. How could I have been so freaking stupid?

Ugh. My stomach churned again as my brain rationalized spending most of the day locked in my bathroom. It seemed like a solid idea, one that would see me postpone the what-the-hell-did-I-do-now that was begging to be dealt with. Ha! As if.

This year had started out with so much promise. The band was doing great. While no record deals had come our way, our song had gotten thousands of hits on YouTube. And there wasn’t a Saturday night where we didn’t play. Not just dive bars but actually great gigs. We were even making decent money too. Life was pretty awesome. Was. Past tense. Now, of course, I was a few months away from hawking my six-string at PawnRUs and getting a day job at Denny’s.

Poor Joey.

The sexy six-foot, dark-haired drummer had no idea that our baby was going to be the first and last child he would father, his balls soon to be hanging from my rearview mirror. I’d be sure to inform him and offer my condolences when I ripped them from his still-breathing body. His dick also at risk of ending up a hood ornament. It was only fair seeing as my body would be waving its red flag of rebellion in the coming months that his should suffer too. Might as well wear my skinny jeans while they still fit me, lord knows I was going to be rocking elastic waistbands and stretchy pants in the very near future. My wardrobe, the least of my worries.

Huh. I was going to have a baby. My hand unconsciously brushed against my flat-for-now belly, the life its dumbass parents created growing inside of me despite my lack of a clue. A missed period and some wicked fatigue the only hint that something was amiss. And in an instant, it had all changed. Knocked up, sitting on my bathroom floor with my head down a toilet, and I had absolutely no idea of how I was going to be someone’s mom.

Inside of me there was a tiny life. A little helpless human who needed my love and protection, who hadn’t asked to be born but had been put there nonetheless. Trusting that I would keep him or her safe until he or she was ready to enter into the world. My baby. Mine.

Great. Now my eyes were leaking. The fucking body rebellion I had expected months from now had already started as tears streamed uncontrollably.

What the hell was happening to me? I wasn’t one of those emotional girls who wept when they lost their favorite purse. I played in a rock band for God’s sake; I didn’t do crying. It was Joey’s fault. Yes. Let’s blame that asshole and his potent freaking sperm. He was the reason I had apparently lost my mind and would soon have a full uterus. And now I was back to being mad again.

Awesome.

This was so going to be fun.

Oh, please let me not kill him.





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Author Bio


T Gephart is an indie author from Melbourne, Australia.

T's approach to life has been somewhat unconventional. Rather than going to University, she jumped on a plane to Los Angeles, USA in search of adventure. While this first trip left her somewhat underwhelmed and largely depleted of funds it fueled her appetite for travel and life experience.

With a rather eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history, T struggled to find her niche in the world.

While on a subsequent trip the United States in 1999, T met and married her husband. Their whirlwind courtship and interesting impromptu convenience store wedding set the tone for their life together, which is anything but ordinary. They have lived in Louisiana, Guam and Australia and have traveled extensively throughout the US. T has two beautiful young children and one four legged child, Woodley, the wonder dog.

An avid reader, T became increasingly frustrated by the lack of strong female characters in the books she was reading. She wanted to read about a woman she could identify with, someone strong, independent and confident and who didn't lack femininity. Out of this need, she decided to pen her first book, A Twist of Fate. T set herself the challenge to write something that was interesting, compelling and yet easy enough to read that was still enjoyable. Pulling from her own past "colorful" experiences and the amazing personalities she has surrounded herself with, she had no shortage of inspiration. With a strong slant on erotic fiction, her core characters are empowered women who don't have to sacrifice their femininity. She enjoyed the process so much that when it was over she couldn't let it go.

T loves to travel, laugh and surround herself with colorful characters. This inevitably spills into her writing and makes for an interesting journey - she is well and truly enjoying the ride!


Based on her life experiences, T has plenty of material for her books and has a wealth of ideas to keep you all enthralled.




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BOOK REVIEW: Sticks by T. Gephart


Title: Sticks
Author: T. Gephart
Series: Black Addiction #2
Release Date: February 29, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Blurb

Kenzie Clark had made plenty of mistakes. Who cared? Life was all about the journey, and if you couldn’t enjoy the ride then what was the point. The tough-talking guitarist from Brooklyn, NY worked hard so she could play even harder. But some mistakes weren’t so easy to walk away from. Joey Shaw, drummer for Black Addiction, was exactly that kind of a mistake.

How could one night of fun turn into a life long commitment? That’s exactly what Joey was asking himself when Kenzie showed up a few weeks later—the soon-to-be baby bump with his name written all over it. He could barely tie his shoes; how in the hell was he going to raise a kid?

With neither of them ready to become parents, it was always going to be a difficult, but there was no way either of them were walking away. Come hell or high water, they were having this baby—together.

Hopefully they would both be still standing by the birth.

My Review
4.5/5 stars

It's impossible to pick a favorite among T. Gephart's always-entertaining bunch but I gotta say, Joey had me bad when I met him in book one of the Black Addiction series. He was a hot, cocky drummer who says the most outrageous things. Sticks was definitely a refreshingly fun read that I couldn't put down even if I tried. 

Kenzie. The girl who’d knocked me on my ass and completely claimed my heart. 

Kenzie simply didn't do the clingy one-night-stand thing most girls do. So when she found out that she was carrying Little Shaw inside her, she wanted to keep it cool. But keeping it cool with a man as hot as Joey Shaw was definitely going to be a challenge. Kenzie is the epitome of the kind of women I love to read about. She was fierce, confident, and independent. I loved how tough she could get but how sweet and vulnerable she allows herself to be when she was with Joey. 

“I would have given up jerking off just to kiss you tonight.” 

Joey Shaw might not always know the right things to say but he sure as hell knew being a part of his baby's life was the right thing to do. It felt right, too. Joey was a constant source of entertainment in this series. His ridiculous thoughts and ideas kept me up and laughing (sometimes at inappropriate places), forgetting the time and place where I was reading. But other than being the not-so-bright drummer of Black Addiction and the renowned manwhore that he is, Joey was genuine and sweet. And damn, nothing is sexier than a man who knows responsibility.

"I know there aren’t enough miles in the world to change the way I feel.” 

Joey and Kenzie's tandem lit a thousand kinds of sparks in this book. Yes, they were hot together, but what I really looked forward to were the times when they just talked and did parent stuffs together. I loved the easy and light spark of their chemistry, and reveled on the simmering heat they shared. Overall, this book was a light, entertaining read. The plot showed a lot of potential but the depth of the conflict, for me, was a little less than I expected. Nevertheless, this book just constantly had me hooked and satisfied. 

Friday, February 26, 2016

COVER REVEAL: An Unforgivable Love Story by B.L. Berry

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Cover Design: Najla Qamber
Release Date: March 22, 2016

Synopsis
Love is patient.
Love is kind. 
Love is UNFORGIVABLE. 

 She wanted to forget her past.
He wanted to change the course of his future. 
She was everything he never knew he needed. 
He became her unexpected. 
Everything was perfect. 
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BL Berry grew up telling lies. Eventually, those lies turned into elaborate stories and when she grew older she started writing them down. When she's not hiding behind her computer writing, you can find her spending time with her family or catching up on her favorite TV shows. Rumor has it she'll sleep when she's dead. Residing outside of Kansas City, she lives with her husband, two children and black pug. Each day her family thanks the makers of e-Readers, because without which they would be living amongst stacks and stacks of romance novels. Conversely, each day B.L. Berry thanks the makers of e-Readers for hiding her book-hoarding tendencies.
 
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Monday, February 22, 2016

ARC REVIEW: Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster

Title: Fighting Dirty
Author: Lori Foster
Series: Ultimate Series #4
Genre: Fighter Romance, Contemporary

Blurb

He's the hottest MMA fighter in the game, but one woman is ready to try out a few steamy moves of her own in an unforgettable new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster...

With the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic encounter of his life.

Good girl meets bad boy. It's a story that rarely ends well. But Merissa is taking matters into her own hands. No matter how he views himself, the Armie she knows is brave, honorable and completely loyal. And as past demons and present-day danger collide, they're both about to learn what's truly worth fighting for…
 

My Review
4.5/5 stars
"My whole life has been about you, Rissy. For so long, it seemed I could never have what I wanted most."
"Me?"
"Yeah. Hell, I love you so much, you are my life."

This one is definitely my most-awaited book in the series! Armie has continually kept me up on my toes from book one. Lori Foster absolutely slayed this story and reached every heat spot I expected from Rissy and Armie! Sweet, hot, sassy, and oh-so hard to let go.

She didn't always understand him, what motivated him and why, but she loved him. 

Rissy was done being the nice girl. She was done pretending she didn't feel anything for Armie and decided to just let her long-kept feelings out. There was a consistently sexy streak about Rissy even when on points when she allowed herself to be vulnerable and insecure. That woman was pure sass and strength, a woman weaved to be a fighter's wife. 

He'd do anything for her, except let her go. 

Armie Jacobson mastered the art of MMA. What he needed to master, though, was the skill of being around Rissy without feeling everything. Meeting Armie outside of this book sent the message that the man was a first-class manwhore. But being in his head was a completely different experience. He was a man who cared deeply, loved fiercely and and valued loyalty above all else. 

The mere fact that this book was absolutely hard to put down just shows how much of an expert Lori Foster is at this game. Her characters are real and poignant and utterly sexy and fun as well. This book was a jam-packed experience, complete with everything I want in a love story! The main characters are perfectly made for each other. There was a constant thick air of heat between Rissy and Armie throughout the whole book that made every kiss explode and every touch burn the pages in flames. Although there was an interesting tinge of suspense in the story, the whole book was generally light and heart-warming. I laughed and loved so much in this book! The characters are keepers! I'm so excited to find out what will happen to the other guys! 

Sunday, February 21, 2016

COVER REVEAL: Down to My Soul by Kennedy Ryan

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COMING MARCH 31!

We are so pleased to bring you the cover for DOWN TO MY SOUL, the much-anticipated sequel to MY SOUL TO KEEP!

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Synopsis

RHYSON

She doesn't wear my ring. We never stood before a preacher. The only vows exchanged were between our bodies; between our souls. But she was mine and I was hers until I ruined it. I have to believe that every day, every step, every breath brings me closer to making things right. To making her mine again.

KAI

I've seen promises broken. I know love makes no guarantees. But things were different for Rhys and me, until he lied, and I walked away. Only there's a chain between our hearts that I can't break. Even if I forgive him, a shadow from my past hangs over us; over this love that reaches all the way down to my soul.

 
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About Kennedy Ryan

 
I just can't write about myself in third person for one more bio! I'm a wife, a mom, a writer, an advocate for families living with autism. That's me in a nutshell. Crack the nut, and you'll find a Southern girl gone Southern California who loves pizza and Diet Coke, and wishes she got to watch a lot more television. You can usually catch me up too late, on social media too much, or FINALLY putting a dent in my ever-growing To Be Read list! I love to hear from readers at kennedyryanwrites@gmail.com.
 

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Friday, February 19, 2016

RELEASE BOOST: Wherever It Leads by Adriana Locke




Title: Wherever It Leads
Author: Adriana Locke
Genre: Contemporary Romance
 Release Date: February 15, 2016



Blurb

Smooth. Sexy. Irresistible.

Those qualities equal only one thing.

Big. Freaking. Trouble. 

Brynne Calloway knows that anything that seems too good to be true usually is. Fenton Abbott and his cashmere voice, Adonis body, and a magnetism like no other clearly falls into that category. But what’s life without a little risk?

It was supposed to be a rebound, an uncomplicated escape from reality. But nothing ever goes as planned. Fenton turns out to be so much more … in ways Brynne never sees coming.





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The blankets rip away and Presley jumps off the side. "You need to be more instinctive. Fenton is not going to give you swoon regret."

"Swoon regret? Seriously?"

"It happens," she sighs. "I swooned over this rocker guy once. Hot and sexy and a voice—not cashmere, but more like whiskey—and in the morning, I regretted my swoon. He wasn't that cute in the daylight and he had a smoker's cough, two things I didn't see in the strobe lights of the bar.”

Laughing, I climb out of bed, too. "Want to watch a movie?"

"Let's order Italian and watch Netflix."

"I’m not really hungry. Just get me some breadsticks."

“Is that some Freudian slip?” Presley laughs.

“Probably,” I say, shaking my head and realizing I might be a little more affected than I even realize.






Author Bio

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.



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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

BOOK REVIEW: The Lie by Karina Halle

Title: The Lie
Author: Karina Halle
Release Date: February 15, 2016

Blurb

Their love led to a lie
Their truth led to the end

Brigs McGregor is crawling out from the ashes. After losing his wife and son in a car accident and his job from his subsequent downward spiral, he's finally moving forward, getting a prestigious teaching position at the University of London and a new life in the city. Slowly, but surely, he's pushing past the guilt and putting his tragic past behind him.

Until he sees her.

Natasha Trudeau once loved a man so much she thought she'd die without him. But their love was wrong, doomed from the start, and when their world crashed around them, Natasha was nearly buried in the rubble. It took years of moving on to forget him, and now that she's in London, she's ready to start again.

Until she sees him.

Because some loves are too dangerous to ever indulge.
And some loves are far too powerful to ignore.
Their love just might be the life and the death of them.

My Review
5/5 stars

"The human heart isn't meant to be caged by someone who doesn't feed it."


Perfection. This book is perfection amidst a broken, forbidden, poignantly imperfect story between two people who chose to risk falling in love with each other. I've never cried so much in a book before, never felt sooo much in a book before. Karina Halle just continuously proves that she writes magic. The Lie is an intensely emotional read that goes deeper than just a book. It was a heartbreakingly magical experience. 

Brigs McGregor. 
The love of my life.
The love that ruined lives. 

Brigs McGregor lost a huge part of himself the night his wife and son died. But a spark of hope remained in his heart that someday, he could live again. Brigs is probably one of the very few heroes who seared deep in my heart. His pain, his depth, his grief, his love, his hope, his heart, God, there is nothing not to love about this man. Brigs was such a great man who just happened to find true love outside of his unhappy marriage and acted upon it in hopes of finding real happiness. The consequences of that love killed him but the same love brought him back to life. 

My precious truth, that I love her too, would only do more harm than good. 

Natasha Trudeau loved one man and he was married. The consequence of that love ruined her. My heart broke a number of times for Natasha in this book but there were more times when I just stood up and applauded her strength. She was an intelligent woman with a courage of a warrior and a heart of an angel. Although she was left vulnerable a number of times, she held herself high and kept moving. 

We are forever surrounded by ashes. 
But we are fire. 
And fire rises. 

I applaud Karina Halle for taking the leap and writing this story. The plot is a controversial topic but she drove the story with a masterful prose that made it more poignant and eye-opening. Setting aside the depth and poignancy of the story, I also reveled upon the little, unexpected sparks of humor and wit in the story. Her characters are just always rich and remarkable! I loved seeing Kyla and Lachlan there, too. 

Brigs and Natasha's chemistry set the pages of this book on fire. Their kind of love created a deeper and more heart-felt sensation in every scene. I was consumed, ruined, repaired, and satisfied. The Lie is definitely of Karina Halle's best works to date. 

BOOK REVIEW: Platinum by K.A. Linde

Title: Platinum
Author: K.A. Linde
Series: All That Glitters #3
Release Date: February 16, 2016

Blurb

Cheating is my hard limit.

The only thing I truly fear.

My heart was shattered once before, and I swore it would never happen again. This time I chose the safe guy who wouldn’t destroy me. Turns out…they don’t exist.

So when the sexiest Brit I’ve ever met dances right into my life, I offer him a one night stand. No strings attached. My perfect rebound, with zero chance of betrayal. It’s everything I hoped for. But he demands more than I’m willing to give.

I refuse to be fooled again, because I know a man I can count on is rarer than… Platinum.

Follow the conclusion to Trihn’s story in this sexy, heart stopping fourth book in USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde’s All That Glitters series. 

My Review
5/5 stars

"You’re the reason for it all. You’re my platinum girl, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”


The. Best. Book. In. The. Series!!!! 

K.A. Linde always knows how to put me on my toes! From the very first book of this series, I've been put under the I-think-this-book-will-ruin me state every freaking time. But with Platinum , Miss Kyla just totally swept me off my feet. Trihn was a different streak and I love the variations Miss Kyla is giving me in this heart-stealing series! 

Since reading Emeralds, I was extremely intrigued with how Trihn's story was going to push through, anxious who will be her man. And God, K.A. Linde did not disappoint! Damon was a hot, sexy, Brit that definitely filled my mind days after reading this book. Trihn was bolder and yet vulnerable in this book and feeling with her was an experience to remember. Her chemistry with Damon was a total heart-stealing, panty-dropping one. 

My favorite thing about K.A. Linde's writing in this series is that she surprises me in every book. Every character is a new experience and there's always an element of oh-my-fucking-god-what-is-going-to-happen on every book. Platinum was more than what I expected and totally a book I highly recommend! 

RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Platinum by K.A. Linde






Title: Platinum
Series: All That Glitters #3
Author: K.A. Linde
Genre: Contemporary Romance
 Release Date: February 16, 2016




Blurb

Cheating is my hard limit.

The only thing I truly fear.

My heart was shattered once before, and I swore it would never happen again. This time I chose the safe guy who wouldn’t destroy me. Turns out…they don’t exist.

So when the sexiest Brit I’ve ever met dances right into my life, I offer him a one night stand. No strings attached. My perfect rebound, with zero chance of betrayal. It’s everything I hoped for. But he demands more than I’m willing to give.

I refuse to be fooled again, because I know a man I can count on is rarer than… Platinum.

Follow the conclusion to Trihn’s story in this sexy, heart stopping fourth book in USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde’s All That Glitters series.







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My Review
5/5 stars
"You’re the reason for it all. You’re my platinum girl, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

The. Best. Book. In. The. Series!!!! 

K.A. Linde always knows how to put me on my toes! From the very first book of this series, I've been put under the I-think-this-book-will-ruin me state every freaking time. But with Platinum , Miss Kyla just totally swept me off my feet. Trihn was a different streak and I love the variations Miss Kyla is giving me in this heart-stealing series! 

Since reading Emeralds, I was extremely intrigued with how Trihn's story was going to push through, anxious who will be her man. And God, K.A. Linde did not disappoint! Damon was a hot, sexy, Brit that definitely filled my mind days after reading this book. Trihn was bolder and yet vulnerable in this book and feeling with her was an experience to remember. Her chemistry with Damon was a total heart-stealing, panty-dropping one. 

My favorite thing about K.A. Linde's writing in this series is that she surprises me in every book. Every character is a new experience and there's always an element of oh-my-fucking-god-what-is-going-to-happen on every book. Platinum was more than what I expected and totally a book I highly recommend! 





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K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding series and the All That Glitters series as well as seven additional novels. She grew up as a military brat traveling the United States and even landing for a brief stint in Australia. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia and is the current head coach of the Duke University dance team.

An avid traveler, reader, and bargain hunter, K.A. currently live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.



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