Review: CAN'T GET ENOUGH by Gena Showalter!

My Review: I have to start by saying this series makes me swoon. Seriously, all of them have been five star reads. This author takes some classic tropes, such as the wounded hero, and gives them such a fresh spin that I am blown away by the characterization and the story. And this book is no exception. And of all these amazing heroes... Brock is my new favorite. I fell in love, almost instantly. As broken as he thinks he is, I don't think I've have ever read a sweeter, more dedicated hero. Not only has he been added to the book boyfriend list, but he  over right to the top.

Lyndie  and Brock are clearly meant to be. I don't think I have ever read a couple that were more perfect for each other. Really, this is one of those relationships that just works from the very first, it's their own imagined (or maybe not so imagined) hangups that keep them apart. I sat there, reading this book with a huge, dopey grin on my face almost every time the two main characters conversed. The teasing and flirting had me giggling like a loon,  while Brock's kindness and care had me swooning.

I cannot recommend this highly enough. And be sure to check out the rest of the series too!!

Cover Lovin': Fits perfectly with the rest of the series.

Recommendation: Each book in this series works as a stand alone, though they are close friends, so you will get some cross over of couples.

Final rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!! Once again, Gena  Showalter  has blown it out of the park!! An emotional ride from start to finish. 

From New York Times Bestselling author Gena Showalter, comes the next standalone romance in the Original Heartbreakers Series—CAN’T GET ENOUGH!

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CAN’T GET ENOUGH Synopsis:

New York Times best selling author Gena Showalter returns with a  sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale, featuring a rough, tough bad boy brought to his knees by... a kindergarten teacher? The king of one-night stands... To inherit--and destroy--his father’s business at long last, Brock Hudson needs a temporary wife. The ruthless ex-military heartthrob has always avoided romantic entanglements. Women are sweet, but vengeance will be sweeter. Or so he thinks. Only one woman will do, but the vulnerable beauty is more than he bargained for—sexier, wittier, and utterly irresistible.

The queen of the deep freeze… After an abusive first marriage, Lyndie Scott has sworn off relationships. But still she longs for a child of her own. Turns out, the brawler who used to frighten her with only a glance is the answer to her problems. She agrees to his proposal, with a caveat: spend every night in bed with her, then walk away for good when it’s time to divorce. Even if she’s pregnant.

A marriage of breathtaking inconvenience... As the days pass too quickly and the nights heat up, Brock battles a sense of possession and obsession. Will the former commitment-phobe convince his wife they’re better off together, or will she pack her bags and go?

   

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Gena Showalter’s CAN’T GET ENOUGH – Review & Excerpt Tour Schedule:

December 6^th

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Rainy Thursdays – Excerpt

The Eeny Meanie Neen – Review

December 7^th

Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog – Excerpt

I Love Romance – Review & Excerpt

It's All About the Romance – Excerpt

Read. Eat. Love. – Review & Excerpt

Romancing the Laser Pistol – Review & Excerpt

Under the Covers – Review & Excerpt

December 8^th

Always a happy ever after – Review

Book Lovers 4Ever – Excerpt

Katlyn’s Life of Books – Review

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Novel Addiction – Review & Excerpt

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A crazy vermonters book reviews – Review

Binding Addiction – Excerpt

Dog-Eared Daydreams – Review

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Crazii Bitches Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

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Polished Bookworm – Review & Excerpt

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The Vagaries of Us – Review & Excerpt

December 11^th

Melissa's Bookworld – Review & Excerpt

Moonlight Rendezvous – Review & Excerpt

Reading Between the Wines Book Club – Excerpt

Romancing the Readers – Review

Sweet Red Reads – Review & Excerpt

What Is That Book About – Excerpt

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All Things Dark & Dirty – Review & Excerpt

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Book Angel Booktopia – Review & Excerpt

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Never without a book in hand – Review & Excerpt

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December 14^th

Dirty Girl Romance – Review

Evermore Books – Review & Excerpt

PBC – Excerpt

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The Book Lover – Review

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BJ's Book Blog – Review

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Cutting Muse Blog Review – Review

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Heroes & Heartbreakers – Review

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      About Gena Showalter: Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series--Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles--and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader's Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she's appeared on Nightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black--if you ask her about it, she'll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages. She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfans    

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Waiting on Wednesday: Gena Showalter's THE HARDER YOU FALL!

Gena Showalter’s THE HARDER YOU FALL is coming! Being released on November 24^th, this fantastic contemporary romance in the Original Heartbreakers series is a scorching tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world, published by HarlequinHQN! Pre-order THE HARDER YOU FALL from the links below for an sneak peek opportunity! And don't miss the exclusive teaser we have for you below!

 

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  THE HARDER YOU FALL Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes another scorching Original Heartbreakers tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world… Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule—one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions. When he gave up the big city for a small town, he hoped to escape the worst of his memories—until a brash beauty dredges up long-buried emotions. A reformed party girl, Jessie Kay Dillon is determined to walk the straight and narrow. But her love-hate sizzle with West is just too irresistible. They can't be near each other without tearing off their clothes, but the last thing she needs is to be his next two-month dump. Will she become the one exception? Because as any former girl-gone-wild knows: rules are made to be broken. "Emotional, heart-tugging, kept me turning the pages!" —Carly Phillips, New York TimesBestselling Author

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About Gena Showalter:

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series--Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles--and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader's Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she's appeared onNightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black--if you ask her about it, she'll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages. She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfan  

Website ** Facebook ** Twitter ** Novel Goodreads ** Author Goodreads

 

Waiting on Wednesday - THE HARDER YOU FALL by Gena Showalter!

Gena Showalter’s THE HARDER YOU FALL is coming! Being released on November 24^th, this fantastic contemporary romance in the Original Heartbreakers series is a scorching tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world, published by HarlequinHQN! Pre-order THE HARDER YOU FALL from the links below for an sneak peek opportunity!

 

Pre-order THE HARDER YOU FALL here!

Amazon * Kindle * Barnes and Noble * Nook * Book Depository * Powells * iBooks * BAM * Kobo * IndieBound

  THE HARDER YOU FALL Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes another scorching Original Heartbreakers tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world… Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule—one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions. When he gave up the big city for a small town, he hoped to escape the worst of his memories—until a brash beauty dredges up long-buried emotions. A reformed party girl, Jessie Kay Dillon is determined to walk the straight and narrow. But her love-hate sizzle with West is just too irresistible. They can't be near each other without tearing off their clothes, but the last thing she needs is to be his next two-month dump. Will she become the one exception? Because as any former girl-gone-wild knows: rules are made to be broken. "Emotional, heart-tugging, kept me turning the pages!" —Carly Phillips, New York TimesBestselling Author

Add it to your Goodreads Now!

 

Pre-Order THE HARDER YOU FALL, Register your Pre-Order and be one of the first to have a sneak peek at the newest book in the Lords of the Underworld series!

   

 

About Gena Showalter:

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series--Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles--and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader's Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she's appeared onNightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black--if you ask her about it, she'll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages. She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfan  

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Review of "Darkest Night" by Gena Showalter

First actual review! Don't judge me, I'm sure I'll get better as I go along.

So today we're reviewing "Darkest Night" by Gena Showalter, the first of her Lords of the Underworld series.

I love series that take a different spin on mythical beings/creatures, such as Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series, and Showalter certainly doesn't disappoint. In Showalter's series, the men (and at least one woman) or "Lords of the Underworld" have demons inside of them, a different one for each man (or woman). These demons were the evil that was locked inside Pandora's Box, and when it was opened, as a punishment for doing so, the men had to live with these evil being inside of them, whether it be disease, wrath, violence, etc.

The story idea was good enough to make me overlook any possible short comings. And really, the only ones I could think of would be that, well, hmm. I guess I felt that the story moved just a little too fast. On occasion, I felt like I had to re-read a few things, or pause for a second to catch my bearings. Other than that, I have no complaints about the writing style, the hero, the heroine, anything, really. I love how she characterized the men holding the demons, and you can see the depth to each character, even when he or she is not the main character. Maddox, the hero of the story, holds the demon of Violence, and the struggle between the man and the demon is beyond interesting. Ashlyn, our heroine with the name that I love, has the ability to hear conversations that occured in the spot she was standing in, whether they happened twenty minutes ago, or two thousand years.

I really suggest everyone check this book out. Supposedly, the series was supposed to just be a trilogy, but the author decided against it (and personally, I'm greatful!), and another should be published later this year, I believe in September.

I do plan to read and hopefully review the other books in the series, but I do have some other books to get to first, mainly "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith, "Skin Trade" by Laurell K. Hamilton, and "Passion Unleashed" by Larissa Ione. Keep checking back for more reviews, and hopefully more contests!

Contest offer at Literary Escapism!

Over at Literary Escapism, you can enter to win one of three books; "Branded by Fire" by Nalini Singh, "Seduce the Darkness" by Gena Showalter, or "At Grave's End" by Jeaniene Frost. You can find the contest HERE .

I'm a big fan of Jeaniene Frost, her Night Huntress series became one of my favorites from the first book. I have yet to check out Nalini Singh, but she's on my "Authors to check out" list, which is growing by the day. And I have recently become a fan of Gena Showalter's writing, not that I've read her Alien Huntress books, at least not yet.

That being said, I'll add in a bit about what I'm currently reading - "Darkest Night" by Gena Showalter. The series was recommended to me by a friend, and since we read almost all the same novels, I trusted her judgement. And so far, I'm really enjoying it! If it wasn't for some cleaning and such I have to do around the house, I'd be much further along.

I hope everyone gets a chance to check out the contest, as well as "Darkest Night." Happy Fourth of July!