Mar 03

Strapped by Nina G Jones Review

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4.5 Smooches

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Synopsis

By all appearances, Shyla Ball has an enviable life: a loyal boyfriend, a great job, and family that loves her. She doesn’t realize how deeply unsatisfied she is until she has an embarrassing encounter with a handsome stranger at a coffee shop. Taylor Holden, a successful businessman, takes a sudden special interest in her and offers her a job she cannot refuse. Soon after, she learns there is much more to this intensely private man than meets the eye. He is hiding many painful secrets, including why it is that he has seemingly plucked her out of obscurity for such a lucrative position. Her “perfect” world is turned upside down by her infatuation towards Taylor and in just a couple of months, her life looks nothing like it did before. While she is frightened by the changes she sees in herself, she cannot resist the lure of Taylor Holden. As Shyla slowly gains Taylor’s trust, she learns of his complex history and how it has molded him into the person he has become. When elements of Taylor’s secret past resurface and threaten to destroy them, Shyla finds out there may be more to Taylor’s story than even he is aware of. Strapped is a story of passion, manipulation, obsession, and family secrets.

Review

Where to start, this book follows Shyla and Taylor’s complicated and at times trying relationship. Shyla in a freeze in her life, her relationship with her partner Rick is kind of dull. They seem content with each other but don’t really seem as though they are happy, they are almost just coasting along.

 

Enter Taylor, Shyla meets him completely be accident while getting some coffee. One interaction leads to another and Shyla’s life really changes. Her life is no longer boring or mundane, she is traveling the world, dressing in expensive designer clothes, and spending time with the rather gorgeous Taylor Holden. Taylor is a no nonsense man, he knows what it is that he wants and he will go for it. “There is one stipulation. This offer ends the second that you walk out the door. I am a busy man and I don’t have time for negotiations.”

 

The working relationship between these two, certainly turns into something more, although it seems like it takes a while to finally get there, there is always an undercurrent of chemistry between them.  Taylor on a trip decides to tell Shyla how he feels and I have to say I loved that he opened up to her even this tiny bit. “I like you, Shyla. No its more than that, I care about you. More than I ever have about any woman.”

 

Taylor seems to be completely surrounded by mystery, from the beginning it feels as though he is hiding things from Shyla. Shyla spends her time trying to get him to open but, but he is always hesitant. “Shy, it’s not about trust. I don’t know what else to say except that it’s very personal and I am not ready to tell you.”

He has quite a few secrets and you do find them out throughout the book, some of them I was surprised by. Taylor didn’t have a typical upbringing and it makes sense as to why he is the way he is. You can see that all the things that has happened to him really affect him in his everyday life.

 

Shyla is trying to get Taylor to navigate a normal relationship, and one of my favourite things that she says is when Taylor asked her about love. “True love? You can’t understand it until it really happens to you. I guess that this is how I would define it. You don’t know how you could have ever walked the earth without that person because once they appear in your life, if you ever lose them, you too would be lost forever.” That was such a touching scene to read.

 

The book also contained some really hot scenes, Shyla comes across as this shy and timid woman who doesn’t really seem to come out her box, but once her and Taylor get together, all bets are off. Between elevators, balconies, showers, baths, im not really sure what more they could do.

 

This book takes some twists and turns near the end, some I saw coming and others I was shocked by. There is a lot to be said about the past not staying in the past, this book really proves that. Then ending……. My only question is why???

 

This is a must read for anyone who wants mystery, romance, hot scene and all kinds of twists and turns. Well done Nina G Jones on a fantastic and gripping read.

Stacey

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Mar 03

When I Lie With You by Sandi Lynn Cover Reveal

When I Lie With You

A Millionaire’s Love, #2

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Synopsis

After Rory Sinclair suffered a brutal attack, she fell into the arms of Millionaire, Ian

Braxton. He took her in, healed her, and they both gave each other something they

never had: love.

My name is Rory Sinclair, and for the first time in my life I’m truly happy. I’ve found

the love of my life, my soul mate, and my best friend. We were the missing pieces in

each other’s lives, and now that we’re together our bond is stronger than ever. We’re

building our future together; a future I never believed I would have.

Then it happened.

My name is Ian Braxton, and for the first time in my life I feel complete. A woman

named Rory Sinclair did that to me. She breathed life into me and gave me hope.

Money didn’t matter to me anymore, and I would’ve given it all up for her. She’s my

dream and I never want to wake up.

Then it happened.

Ian and Rory found their happily ever after in Lie Next To Me (A Millionaire’s Love).

Will it continue? Or will the tragedy that falls upon them destroy them forever?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20878715-when-i-lie-with-you?from_search=true

About the Author 

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Sandi Lynn, born and raised in the US, has always dreamed of becoming an author since she won her first young author’s award in grade school. She spends her days raising her three teenage girls and writing full-time. Sandi Lynn is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of her Forever Trilogy (Forever Black, Forever You, Forever Us). She has a severe coffee addiction and can usually be found hanging out at the local Starbucks with her laptop, sipping lattes, and working on her books. In addition to writing romance novels, she loves to write poetry

Mar 02

Friends With Benefits Blog by Anne Lange Tour and Giveaway

 

Title: Friends with Benefits
Author: Anne Lange
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance – Ménage w/light BDSM elements
Publication Date: January 17, 2014

 

Can a summer of sexual exploration, lead to an unconventional forever.

When his best friend moves to the area, Tyler seizes an opportunity to fulfill his wife’s fantasies while, hopefully, leading her in the direction of his.

They shared women in the past, and Connor’s the only man Tyler trusts with this special summer assignment. But when neighbors start to gossip, and the actions of strangers threaten their already precarious threesome, he worries that Angela’s uncertainties and Connor’s ex will end what could be the perfect forever.

Tyler O’Neil

Until pillow talk exposed his wife’s fantasies, Tyler had no idea some of Angela’s desires so closely matched his own. So, when he decides to enlist the help of his best friend to fulfill a few for her, he secretly hopes it will lead to his own personal desire – a permanent threesome. Tyler and Connor shared women in the past, he’s the one and only man Tyler trusts with this special summer assignment.

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Connor can’t believe it when he best friend asks if he would consider seducing his wife. Then he meets Angela, and all the women in his past fade away. With his friend’s blessing he sets out to seduce the man’s wife. And when Tyler joins the party, the three of them set the sheets on fire. Angela is one sexy woman, and Tyler is one lucky man. If only Connor could find a woman like her, one who would love him unconditionally.

Angela O’Neil

Angela is floored when her husband suggests they explore some of her fantasies. Sex with a stranger, phone sex, outdoor sex, threesome sex. These were things she read about, thought about, wished for, but never in her wildest dreams thought would she be able to live them. She loves her husband, but soon she finds herself falling for his best friend too. That’s not normal, is it? What will people think? Sandwiched between the two of them, she’s never felt so treasured, so protected, or so loved.

When his best friend moves to the area, Tyler seizes an opportunity to fulfill his wife’s fantasies while, hopefully, leading her in the direction of his.

They shared women in the past, and Connor’s the only man Tyler trusts with this special summer assignment. But when neighbors start to gossip, and the actions of strangers threaten their already precarious threesome, he worries that Angela’s uncertainties and Connor’s ex will end what could be the perfect forever.
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Angie sat cross-legged on the window settee. The brightness of the moon belied the late hour, pushing the shadows deep into the corners. The faint murmur of Tyler’s and Connor’s voices rose through the floorboards from the first level. She looked over at the rumpled bed sheets and then down at the journal lying open in her lap. She re-read her entry.
We did it. I actually did it. How much must Tyler love me to have granted me this particular fantasy? Who knew my husband had a kinky side? And, even though he encouraged me to play with Connor over the weekend, which…WOW…tonight was different. Very different. Tonight the man I’m committed to watched another man make love to me. He helped another man make love to me. No jealousy. No competition. Only mutual excitement, sharing and exploring.
Honestly, it was a little weird at first. But, knowing Tyler trusted Connor made me feel secure. Though I guess I should have known he’d arranged the whole thing. I just didn’t think his surprise would include his best friend.
Oh, my. I can still feel their hands and their lips gliding over my body. The way they touched me, as if I were made of spun sugar. They kissed me. First their lips soft and sensual, and then demanding, scorching, as though they couldn’t get enough. I’ve never felt so alive, so beautiful, so treasured.
Few words were spoken. Few were needed.
“Let’s tie her up.” I’ll never look at Tyler’s silk ties the same way.
“Your skin is so soft, like flower petals.”
“You smell like vanilla, but you taste like some exotic brand of honey.”
They were so in tune to each other. Their hands guided me where and how they wanted me. All I could do was moan and sigh—until the end. Sometimes they took turns, sometimes they played with me together. At times it was almost too much. Having four hands or two tongues pleasuring me…my body hummed like a tuning fork. The energy they created…oh…I could almost feel the blood rushing hot and thick through my veins.
The blindfold hid them from me, and I so wanted to watch. But, I admit, I had no difficulty telling them apart. Their bodies are similar in build, but they are different in every other way.
The only thing that could have made it better would have been to feel both men inside me at the same time. Being sandwiched between two gorgeous men…that’s something I think many women fantasize about. I imagine my body would struggle to accommodate them, but in the end they would win. I think I’d forget to breathe.
My mouth’s watering as I write this. My body tingles. Should I be ashamed of how I feel? How will Tyler react now that it’s over? Was this a one-time event? How do I tell my husband I’m counting the hours until we can do it again?

Angela paused and raised her head when the bedroom door opened, and her husband walked in, a knowing smile on his handsome face.

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Anne grew up the oldest of four in Ontario, Canada. She works full-time and writes in her spare time. Books and shoes are her passion. Reading is her escape. Anne started writing in late 2009, realized she needed to figure out what in the world she was doing, and began her trek of workshops, networking and writing. While she reads many genres of fiction, she prefers to write hot, edgy romance with attractive men, sexy females, and always a happily ever after. She’d love for you to follow her on this journey as she brings more fiction to the world for people, who like her, just need to get away from it all for a few hours every now and then.

 

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Mar 02

Friends with Benefits by Anne Lange Review

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4 Smooches!

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Synopsis

Tyler had no idea his wife Angela’s desires so closely matched his own. But when some unguarded pillow talk reveals her fantasy of two men at once, Tyler jumps at the chance to make her happy. Enlisting the help of his best friend Connor, who’d shared some threesome adventures with him in the past, Tyler secretly hopes exploring Angela’s fantasies will lead to his own personal desire—a permanent threesome with the two people he loves most in the world.

Connor can’t believe it when his best friend asks him to seduce his wife. Then he meets Angela, and all the women in his past fade away. With Tyler’s blessing, Connor sets out to melt Angela’s reserve, and when Tyler joins the party, the three of them set the sheets on fire.

Angela is floored when her husband suggests they explore some of her fantasies—things she’d only read about but never in a million years thought she’d actually do. Sandwiched between Tyler and Connor, she’s never felt so treasured, so protected, so loved. But the reality proves much more complicated than the fantasy. She loves her husband, but she finds herself falling for his best friend too. That’s not normal, is it? What will people think?

Review

I really enjoyed this book! Friends with Benefits is a super sexy ménage story that manages to be very romantic and sweet. Tyler and Angela have been happily married for 7 years and have started talking about their perspective fantasies in order to spice things up a bit. Angela, an avid steamy romance reader has some ideas of what she might like to try and her husband is more than happy to help, though he does have an ulterior motive. Enter Connor, Tyler’s best friend. What follows are some very steamy m/f/m sex scenes!! I found that Friends with Benefits told a more realistic side of this particular alternative lifestyle, not glossing over some of the negative things like jealousy and public discrimination. The threesome does find a safe haven at The Vault, an alternative “sex” club.  This is the first book in the “Vault” series and we get to meet a few of the characters that I’m sure will soon have their own starring role. I have a feeling the series will be leaning a bit more into BDSM but this book didn’t have any of that.  Overall a great read, I look forward to the other books to come!

                                                            Dana

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Mar 01

Dray by Tess Oliver

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Synopsis

When Cassie, the woman he loves, leaves him for a job in New York, Dray Warner finds his life falling apart. With nothing else to lose he takes up his friend, Barrett Mason’s, offer to head down to Mexico for some surfing and good times. But Dray’s conscience, hot temper and extreme fighting skills hurl him into a world of danger . . . a danger that could cost him his life.

Cassie Carlton was sure she was making the right decision accepting her dream job in New York. She and Dray had parted ways and while she remains heartbroken by the break up, she needs to move on with her life. But when Cassie learns that Dray is in trouble, she realizes she will sacrifice anything to save him.

Review

I first came across Tess Oliver when she had her first book in the Custom Culture series, Freefall, on sale. Hot guy on the cover, shirtless; you all know how much I love a good cover! I was immediately engrossed in the ease of her prose as well as the familiarity. This ease of reading has carried through to the third installment of the series, Dray. Tess, has a way of taking seemingly, normal everyday life events and making them fresh with strange twists and turns. However, they aren’t too bizarre leaving you thinking, “Really?” They are fun, and true to life and completely enjoyable. I am always captivated when I read her stories.

Dray really got down to the bare bones of friendship and commradery. These men in this series, Nix, Clutch, Dray and Barrett are really all each other have. They are a tight unit, always looking out for one another and it’s a delight to read about. Dray really takes some dark turns in his story, being beaten down time and time again by life.

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He is a blue collar worker, spending time on the docks, trying to become a longshoreman and a fighter on the side. His strength, hard work, and determination are all things to admire. He loves Cassie, someone he has known for years, but honestly doesn’t believe he is worthy of her. Again, you may have read about a similar idea, but Dray’s character development left me floored.  I didn’t think it would be possible to love any of Tess’ men more than Nix, but Dray has totally stolen my heart. He is such a fighter, through and through, and I loved when he finally defeated his internal struggles and took hold of the reigns of his life.

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Dray was a delight to read and I cannot wait for Barrett’s story. Please, tell me we are getting Rett’s story, Tess!

5 enormous smacking smooches!!!

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Mar 01

Fifty First Times Anthology Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Synopsis

You always remember your first time…


Featuring stories from some of the hottest names in New Adult, Young Adult, and Romance including New York Times Bestselling authors J.Lynn/Jennifer Armentrout, Molly McAdams, Sophie Jordan, and Carrie Ryan.

 

Whether it’s the couple who decides not to go through with it, the two boys who finally aren’t ashamed, the newlyweds whose wedding night could very well be their last night together, the deaf pair who have no choice but to take body language to a new level–or, of course, the two young lovers fumbling and laughing, getting everything wrong. These are the memories that will never fade.
Join nineteen fantastic authors as they pull back the curtain and give you a peek inside that one intense moment in their characters’ lives when everything changes and nothing will ever be the same again.
NOTE: These stories are works of fiction. If you want to know about our first times, you’ll have to buy us a pet monkey first.
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Mar 01

Fifty First Times Anthology Review

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4 Smooches

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Synopsis

You always remember your first time…


Featuring stories from some of the hottest names in New Adult, Young Adult, and Romance including New York Times Bestselling authors J.Lynn/Jennifer Armentrout, Molly McAdams, Sophie Jordan, and Carrie Ryan.

 

Whether it’s the couple who decides not to go through with it, the two boys who finally aren’t ashamed, the newlyweds whose wedding night could very well be their last night together, the deaf pair who have no choice but to take body language to a new level–or, of course, the two young lovers fumbling and laughing, getting everything wrong. These are the memories that will never fade.
Join nineteen fantastic authors as they pull back the curtain and give you a peek inside that one intense moment in their characters’ lives when everything changes and nothing will ever be the same again.
NOTE: These stories are works of fiction. If you want to know about our first times, you’ll have to buy us a pet monkey first.
Review
As a whole anthologies are hard to review. How do you give one rating and review for so many different stories?  Each author has their own strengths and weaknesses. I would break down each story but ,since they are so short, I am super worried about giving something away. So ,instead, I am going to talk about the anthology as a whole and mention the few stories that stood out to me.
This anthology is about the first time. That moment when it gets real and two people become something special. Some of the stories involve two people who are losing their virginity and some talk about the first time a couple is intimate with each other. In all cases, though, the story is more about the connection of the characters than the act itself.
Being New Adult the range of steaminess goes from Fade to Black . . .
to full on crazy sexiness!
I felt that no matter what the author decided , keep it chaste or bring out the sexpot, I really enjoyed these stories!  There was a wide variety in styles and themes, enough to keep me interested and eager for the next one.
Although I enjoyed all of these stories, there were two that I was tempted to go and immediately re-read because I enjoyed them so much.
I knew going into this that I was excited to read Believe In Me by Jennifer L Armentrout/J. Lynn. and I was not disappointed. I don’t want to give anything away except that I really want more Ollie!! He is sex personified! The chemistry between Ollie and Brittany was apparent from the first page and it only got better!
The other story that really stuck with me was Daylight by Julie Cross. I has never read anything by Julie Cross before now but now have added several of her books to my To Be Read list. It was refreshing to read about a newly married couple and I very much enjoyed the way the story went between present and past. By the end of this novella I was very close to tears and loved every second of it! Not as steamy as the other but definitely very moving. I felt like I was watching two people fall in love.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who is a lover of New Adult books.  Each author brought a new insight into the first time. I loved reading all their different takes on the importance of the first time a couple becomes intimate with each other and the importance of that decision.
~miranda


Feb 28

Drunk in Love by Aria Grace Review

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4 Smooches!

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Synopsis

The long awaited sequel to More Than Friends.

Zach and Ryan have a good thing going. After eight blissful months together, they’re both ready to take their relationship to the next level. When a romantic weekend away turns into a wild night with Zach’s ex, things change forever. An experience they thought they could handle could break them up for good.

For mature readers. Includes M/M/M

Review

Novella’s are not my favorite in general, but I couldn’t help taking a peek at this hot little book.  I got the first one free recently on Amazon and had to know what happens with Zach and Ryan next.  In the first book Zach introduces Ryan to the way of man lovin.  I totally loved the fact that Zach turned Ryan out and made him like boys.  It was hot!  This book follows their story 8 months later, when decisions have to made about moving in together, and making bigger commitments to their relationship.  Steve, Zach’s tattooed  and pierced up hottie of an ex boyfriend, enters the picture in this book and oh is it hot!  I really enjoyed the M/M/M interaction.  Lots of penis kisses.  I really love penis kisses!  😉  Will Zach and Ryan be able to stay together after their steamy interlude with Steve or will they let past insecurities and jealousy ruin their budding relationship?  You gotta read these books and find out.  Cant wait to get my hands on the next one.

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Feb 27

Q&A with Amelia Hutchins Author of The Fae Chronicles

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1 What got you stated writing? 

I started writing for fun a long time ago, and eventually had to get them out on paper. My grandmother started my huge imagination, so credit to her for all those stories she made me tell to everyone around the campfires.
2 Are any of your characters based on someone in real life?

No, I wish I knew some of the characters. But sadly, I didn’t base them on anyone.
3 What do you like to do in your down time?

I have not taken any down time since I released Fighting Destiny, but I like camping and doing nerdy stuff. I read…when I’m between books, but only when I have finished and released one.
4 What’s next?

After this series is over. I have some spin offs planned for Ristan and the other guys. I’m also working on an Dystopian Paranormal Romance, as well as a new series with Angel, Demons, and everything else that goes bump in the night.
5 What celebrity does Ryder resemble to you?

Oh, hmm, none? Ryder came to me in my head fully formed, and with those damn sexy primal eyes. I really can’t think one, but if I could pick this image from my head, I’d show ya!

Thanks for having me! Hope you enjoy the series.

 

Feb 27

Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins Blog Tour and Review

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Title: Escaping Destiny ( The Fae Chronicles #3)
Author: Amelia Hutchins
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publication: February 17, 2014
I thought things couldn’t get worse. I was wrong.
I found out what I really wanted and was forced to give him up. Just as I found out who I really am, I was presented to the elusive Horde King as a gift.
This was the mystical being I was hidden from for more than twenty years.
Although Ryder promised to save me, I couldn’t let him get near this creature, so I willingly (sort of) signed myself over to be his new plaything.
Now in the Horde Realm, nothing is going remotely like I thought it would.
My powers and emotions are on the fritz, and each day seems to bring surprises that I am not sure how to deal with.
The Horde King thinks he has me exactly where he wants me.
He thinks he has taken all of my options away.
I still have choices.
Embracing what destiny has planned for me, or escaping it.



Review
5 Smooches
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I have been impatiently waiting for Escaping Destiny for forever, it feels like.  All of my waiting paid off because this book did not disappoint.  Syn, Ryder, and the whole gang are back and they are sexier than ever!  You know that Amelia loves to leave a sister hanging, so I was dying to know what the Horde King would do once he had Syn, and how she would get away.  I do not do spoilers at all, so I won’t tell you what happens, but I will tell you that I totally knew it was going to happen!
This book, just like the previous of this series, was action packed, and I loved every minute of it.  Syn is coming into her own and getting more and more bad ass.  Ryder is still his usual egotistical self, but I really felt this was the first book in the series. that he shows his love for Synthia and it made me heart Ryder even more.  And his BEAST!  Ahhhhhh!  He makes a big debut in this book and, let me tell you, it was smoking hot!  Whew!  Let me also, give a shout out to a certain demon that managed to really steal my heart this book!  Smooches, Ristan!
This third book revealed so many secrets and a lot of things are coming together.  Escaping Destiny is not the conclusion of this amazing series.  The end of this book is the beginning of a war.  I cannot wait to see what happens next.  Phenomenal read again, Ms. Hutchins!
Amie


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Amelia lives in the great Pacific Northeast with her family. When not writing she can be found on her page Erotica Book Club, where she help’s other indie authors meet fans. She’s an avid reader of everything paranormal.

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