Monday, October 8, 2018

Review & Excerpt: ONCE UPON A WILD FLING by Lauren Blakely!

 

My Review: Dang it Lauren Blakely - you did it again! Once more, I could not put the book down - I was nearly late for work! This was a one-sitting read, like the rest of them, which is both a blessing and a curse. Make sure you cancel all your plans before starting this book, you won't want to do anything else until you finish it, trust me.

I loved Roxy and Miles. I mean LOVED them. First off, they just have such fantastic names. But mostly, I loved them because they were just so dang lovable. They had a beautiful connection, and I cannot stress enough how much of a joy it was to read about them getting closer and falling in love. Now excuse me while I go sigh and daydream about getting a Miles of my very own...

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

Recommendation: Each book can be read as a stand alone - but you'll want to read the rest, trust me!

Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!! This might be the best of the three! Though I love them all so much, it would be super hard to choose!

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✔ Ben! The most adorable six-year-old you'll meet in a rom com!

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EXCERPT:
~ROXY~
I find Miles behind a stage that has probably witnessed high school graduations, speeches, and musicals. His eyes take a leisurely stroll up and down my body. The way he stares, every zone in my body feels erogenous. Especially the boob zone, where he spends more time than usual.
When he slides his gaze up to my face, he looks hypnotized, then he shakes it off and brings me in for a hug. “So glad you’re here, Rox. Now go enjoy the show, and I’ll find you the second we’re done.”
Once it starts, I do enjoy the show. I never saw the Heartbreakers in concert when they were in their heyday. I’ve never been a concert person. Not that I’m opposed to music, but my mother set a precedent when I was in the eighth grade and my friends had a chance to see P!nk perform. I asked her if I could go, but the next day I had to take the prep school entrance exam, so the answer was no.
It’s a better use of your time to stay in and study,” she’d said.
That’s what I mostly did in high school, listening to music on the radio as I worked through math problems and wrote essays on the Vietnam War. The Heartbreakers kept me company that way. Later, when Miles became a solo artist, I’d find myself humming his tunes when I heard them play in Starbucks, or while riding the escalator at Bed Bath & Beyond.
I became a fan, but I’m not a fangirl like some of the others here tonight. I don’t just mean the women. The Heartbreakers have fanboys and fangirls, singing along, belting out tunes. They’re crowding the stage, and the security guards hired when the Heartbreakers were confirmed for the event are standing on alert, arms crossed. Fortunately, there are no bras or panties thrown at the stage, nor briefs or belts either. I’m glad Miles’s high school class is full of fans but not crazy groupies.
The music reverberates in the gymnasium as the trio of gorgeous brothers sings love songs and fun songs and sexy songs while disco balls twirl from the ceiling and strobe lights flash.
When the set nears the end and they dive into one of Miles’s most popular solo tunes, a love song called “Today,” I swear his eyes find mine in the crowd as he sings about yesterdays and tomorrows. The way he sings turns the tingles into sparks, and I’m feeling it now for sure—that click, click, click of my heart, or maybe it’s my hormones.
Whatever it is, my breath comes faster as I dance.
When the show ends and the band thanks the crowd, that’s my cue to find him backstage. He’s sweaty, and I’ve never found sweat so sexy before. He drapes an arm around me, drops a kiss to my cheek, and says, “Hey, sexy bodyguard.”
My voice is a little breathier than I expect as I reply, “Reporting for duty.”

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There are a million reasons why Miles Hart isn't the man I should date but allow me to enumerate the top three. He's friends with my brother, he's a single dad, and he's a sexy, in-demand rock star. He might as well wear an off-limits, totally unavailable, and don't-even-attempt-to-ride-this-ride sign. Then he asks me to be his plus-one when his band plays at his high school reunion, and the night unfolds in ways I never expect. *** I have three good reasons to keep my hands off Roxy Sterling--her brother's my business manager and good buddy, my kid is the center of my world, and the last time I fell hard for a woman I was burned so badly that my interest in relationships has gone up in flames. But once I bring Roxy's body next to mine on the dance floor, I want all the not-safe-for-work things I can't have with her. So I make a proposition.

Then I learn exactly how risky we might be.


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September 10: Once Upon a Real Good Time

September 24: Once Upon a Sure Thing

October 8: Once Upon a Wild Fling

   

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  About Lauren Blakely: A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, and she's sold more than 2.5 million books. In October she'll release ONCE UPON A WILD FLING, a sexy single dad, best friend's little sister romance. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter  

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Sunday, October 7, 2018

Review: #1 MUSE by T. Gephart!



My Review: This was just so, so, so CUTE! I laughed, I snorted, I blushed, and man, I got a taste of this author in a 1001 Dark Nights bundle that I read a little ways back, but I feel like I didn't get the full awesomeness that was T. Gephart's style. It was fast-paced, fresh, and fun.

I absolutely loved Claire and Nick. Gephart does a fantastic job giving her characters genuine reactions, and a true-life feel. Claire was hilarious, awkward, nerdy, and basically.. someone I can see myself being best friends with. Or heck, if Nick wasn't so perfect for her, I'd want her for my own.

Cover Lovin': Loving this style!

Recommendation: Can be read as a stand-alone, though some familiarity with the previous books is helpful.

Final Rating: FOUR out of FIVE stars (4/5)!!! This was a fun, and funny, romance. I'm definitely going to have to check out the rest, because this one was great!

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Synopsis:

Landing a writing gig in Hollywood was just as difficult as becoming an actor, and something Claire Becker had learned the hard way.
Sure, she didn’t have to conform to ridiculous beauty standards and give up her love for raw cookie dough, but the sting of rejection burned all the same. The only things that kept her sane were her two amazing roommates and her guilty pleasure—writing fan-fiction.
Getting lost in her own world, she’d forget that she had yet to land her dream job, and instead spent time with her dream man—Nick Larsson. Well, at least in the literary sense. Too bad he wasn’t aware or an active participant—her fictional love life, outstanding.
Tall, good-looking and sexy beyond comprehension, Nick Larsson not only had a famous last name—and four equally smoldering brothers—but was talented beyond belief. A star on the rise with a critically acclaimed series, his body and face were what fantasy scripts—and dreams—were made of. Made for some pretty steamy writing opportunities too.
And yes, it was probably “wrong” for Claire to objectify him, but it wasn’t like anyone knew about it. Just her, and her two amazing, supportive roommates.
Or at least they were amazing and supportive, and bound to be missed after Claire killed them.
In a moment of unexplained insanity, one of them —or both, each as bad as the other—sent her latest installments to the man himself.
Cue panic of epic proportions.
All Claire needed to do was sneak into his apartment and retrieve the misappropriated story before Nick, or anyone else, read it and mistook her for a creepy stalker. Although, breaking and entering probably wouldn’t convince anyone to the contrary either.
Claire was going to get the best material of her life, or end up with a restraining order. Either way, the story was getting a hell of lot more interesting.

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T Gephart is a USA Today and International bestselling author from Melbourne, Australia.
With an approach to life that is somewhat unconventional, she prefers to fly by the seat of her pants rather than adhere to some rigid roadmap. Her lack of "plan" has resulted in a rather interesting and eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history. She'd tell you all about it, but the statute of limitations hasn't expired yet. But all those crazy twists and turns have led her to a career she loves—writing romantic comedy.
When she isn't filling pages with sassy and sexy characters with attitude, she's living her own reality show in the 'burbs of Melbourne with her American husband, two teenage children, and her fur child—Woodley.
She loves adventure, to laugh, travel, and strives to live her life to the fullest.
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Saturday, October 6, 2018

Now Live!: RAVAGED by Sara Fields!


It's time to get RAVAGED! Ravaged by USA Today bestselling author Sara Fields is NOW LIVE!

My Review: So, I'll admit it... I love Alien romances. Authors can get so creative when it comes to otherworldly customs, and some otherworldly... well, you know. Abilities, appendages.. whatever you can think of... and some you can't, but that's what the author is for, right? And this book not only gave me some hot alien romance action, but also a BDSM element, which I'm not too shy to admit that I enjoy. 

I've not read any of the other books in the series, but this one definitely made me want to look into them. Considering how intense this one was, and how desperate I want to keep reading - I absolutely HAD to know what was going to happen next, chores be darned! - I know the others will be just as awesome. I'm already torn between re-reading parts of Ravaged, or looking into the previous books!

Cover Lovin': Hot hot hot!

Recommendation: Can be read as a stand alone.

Final Rating: FOUR out of FIVE stars! Hot, heavy, and makes me want to read the rest! 

 
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BLURB:
They rescued her. They tamed her. Now they will ravage her. Though the aliens were the ones I always feared, it was my own kind who hurt me. Men took me captive, and it was four Vakarran warriors who saved me. But they don't plan to set me free... I belong to them now, and they intend to make me theirs more thoroughly than I can imagine. They are the enemy, and first I try to fight, then I try to run. But as they punish me, claim me, and share me between them, it isn't long before I am begging them to ravage me completely.
There are plenty of Vakarrans to go around. GET CAPTURED OVER AND OVER AGAIN!
Conquered 
Mastered 
Abducted 

About Sara
Sara Fields is a USA Today Bestselling author of romance with a proclivity for kinky things, especially those centered in the HOT, NAUGHTY and DIRTY realm. If you like romance, science fiction, fantasy, menage, age play, pet play and other kinky filthy things, you will enjoy her books.
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Friday, October 5, 2018

Review: FRACTURED HONOR by Kaylea Cross!

 

My review: Oh man, it's my favorite romance trope! I love when the heroine has crushed on the hero for years, but he won't let himself see her as anything other than his friends sister. There's that forbidden aspect without being something that is really forbidden. And I think Kaylea Cross did a great job bringing that emotional "we shouldn't, but..." aspect to this story. It melded well with the suspense. One didn't over power the other, it blended perfectly.

This is the first in a new series, and if this book is any indication, it's going to be a great one. I'm eager to read more by this author. She's clearly a good story teller, and knows how to bring a good balance between the romance and suspense element.

Cover lovin': Whoa those abs.

Recommendation: Can be read on its own.

Final rating: FOUR out of FIVE

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Title: Fractured Honor

Author: Kaylea Cross

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Fractured Honor:

An elite warrior struggling to find his place in the civilian world. Weary from his years on the battlefield, SF Captain Beckett Hollister has returned home to Crimson Point to take over the family business for his dying father. But adjusting to life outside the military is harder than he imagined, and being back home forces him to confront things he’d rather not face. Including the one woman he shouldn’t want and can’t have—his best friend’s little sister. A love that was always meant to be. Town vet Sierra Buchanan has known Beckett her entire life. She’s crushed on him for years, but because of his relationship with her family, the stubborn man refuses to see her as more than the girl he grew up with. As tragedy brings them together, neither of them realizes that the sins of Beckett’s past have come home to haunt him. When Sierra becomes the target of his unforeseen enemy, Beckett must vanquish his demons to save her.

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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and has been nominated multiple times for the National Readers’ Choice Awards. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and family.  

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Review: THE WARRIOR'S BRIDE PRIZE by Jenni Fletcher!


The Warrior's Bride Prize
Daughter of a slave…wedded to the warrior!
Livia Valeria is furious when she’s ruthlessly gambled away by her intended bridegroom. Luckily, it’s tall, muscled and darkly handsome Roman centurion Marius Varro who wins her as his bride! Livia must hide her Caledonian roots, but when Marius faces a barbarian rebellion at Hadrian’s Wall she must make a choice: her heritage or the husband she’s falling for…

Review: So Historical Romance can be hit or miss for me, but not only did this one sound great, but it was a time period I don't often see - so of course I had to give it a shot. And I'm so, so glad I did. This was excellently written. This author has a great, engaging writing style.

I didn't want to put it down. I loved the hero and heroine, and I even loved her daughter! And that's saying something considering I don't usually like kids in my romances. There was a list of other books by this author at the end, and I think I'm going to have to check them out, because I loved, loved, loved this one!!

Cover Lovin': Go ahead and kiss already!

Recommendation: Can be read as a stand alone.

Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!!! I couldn't put this down!

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Jenni Fletcher was born on the north coast of Scotland and now lives in Yorkshire, where she writes Medieval, Roman and Victorian romance novels.
She studied English at Cambridge University before doing an MA on Women and Literature in English and a PhD on Victorian & Edwardian literature at Hull. After realising that she was better at writing than teaching, she worked in a number of administrative jobs whilst trying to finish her first book, which was rejected. Thinking there must have been some mistake, she then wrote another, which was fortunately accepted by Harlequin Mills & Boon.
Her favourite Jane Austen novel is Persuasion and her favourite Brontë is Anne. If she had to choose a romantic hero it would be John Thornton, but maybe that’s just because she’s Northern.

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Release Day: #1 MUSE by T. Gephart!!


Today we are celebrating the release of #1 MUSE by T. Gephart! This is a contemporary romance, standalone title that you won't want to miss!

This novel is part of T. Gephart's #1 Series.

 

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Synopsis:

Landing a writing gig in Hollywood was just as difficult as becoming an actor, and something Claire Becker had learned the hard way.
Sure, she didn’t have to conform to ridiculous beauty standards and give up her love for raw cookie dough, but the sting of rejection burned all the same. The only things that kept her sane were her two amazing roommates and her guilty pleasure—writing fan-fiction.
Getting lost in her own world, she’d forget that she had yet to land her dream job, and instead spent time with her dream man—Nick Larsson. Well, at least in the literary sense. Too bad he wasn’t aware or an active participant—her fictional love life, outstanding.
Tall, good-looking and sexy beyond comprehension, Nick Larsson not only had a famous last name—and four equally smoldering brothers—but was talented beyond belief. A star on the rise with a critically acclaimed series, his body and face were what fantasy scripts—and dreams—were made of. Made for some pretty steamy writing opportunities too.
And yes, it was probably “wrong” for Claire to objectify him, but it wasn’t like anyone knew about it. Just her, and her two amazing, supportive roommates.
Or at least they were amazing and supportive, and bound to be missed after Claire killed them.
In a moment of unexplained insanity, one of them —or both, each as bad as the other—sent her latest installments to the man himself.
Cue panic of epic proportions.
All Claire needed to do was sneak into his apartment and retrieve the misappropriated story before Nick, or anyone else, read it and mistook her for a creepy stalker. Although, breaking and entering probably wouldn’t convince anyone to the contrary either.
Claire was going to get the best material of her life, or end up with a restraining order. Either way, the story was getting a hell of lot more interesting.

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

 

T Gephart is a USA Today and International bestselling author from Melbourne, Australia.
With an approach to life that is somewhat unconventional, she prefers to fly by the seat of her pants rather than adhere to some rigid roadmap. Her lack of "plan" has resulted in a rather interesting and eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history. She'd tell you all about it, but the statute of limitations hasn't expired yet. But all those crazy twists and turns have led her to a career she loves—writing romantic comedy.
When she isn't filling pages with sassy and sexy characters with attitude, she's living her own reality show in the 'burbs of Melbourne with her American husband, two teenage children, and her fur child—Woodley.
She loves adventure, to laugh, travel, and strives to live her life to the fullest.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Review: ITALIAN MILLIONAIRE, RUNAWAY PRINCIPESSA by Sun Chara!


Italian Millionaire, Runaway Principessa
Tug-a-war between the sexes!
Infamous Italian neurosurgeon, Peter Medeci, has a score to settle with his estranged wife: her reckless bid for independence has nearly destroyed his medical career.
Ellie, desperate to reassert herself as more than his bedroom playmate, flees the ‘fairytale’ for a gig in a Hollywood club until Peter comes looking for her. For her freedom, Ellie must spend the next three weeks being the ‘good doctor’s wife’ in public…and his mistress in private!


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My Review: This is a different take on the classic second chance romance - and considering my recent review history, I'm sure my readers know how much I enjoy those! How is it different, you may ask? Well, these two are already married, but separated! Honestly, this reminded me of a few Harlequin Presents books I read back in the day, and I think that's why I got so into it. 

This is a fast read, and what holds it back from getting a higher rating is the pacing. It just seemed like everything happened too quickly. Just because a book is shorter doesn't mean it has to lose any quality when it comes to characterization and pacing. Overall, I enjoyed this, and I'd definitely read more by this author. And it's definitely worth a read if you're looking for something different.

Cover Lovin': Stylishly classic.

Recommendation: Can be read on its own. 

Final Rating: THREE AND A HALF out of FIVE stars (3.5/5)!! A different, but no less exciting take on a second chance romance!



Author Bio –  Sun Chara, an Amazon top 100 bestseller, writes sexy, hip ‘n fun contemporary romance for HarperImpulse. JABBIC winner, Manhattan Millionaire's Cinderella launched her writing career, spinning the 'global millionaires’ series'. She makes her home in southern California, and has appeared on stage/film to rave reviews in How the Other Half Loves, General Hospital, and McGee and Me. With a Masters Degree in Education, and membership in SAG/AFTRA and Romance Writers of America, she enjoys sipping Frappuccinos topped with whipped cream/sprinkles, and dancing on the beach…making everyday a celebration!

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