Jul 23

Taste Of Summer by Beverly Preston Blog Tour and Giveaway

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 Laugh, cry and fall in love in the newest  standalone within the

Mathews Family Series.  Meet Ryan and Carrie Ann in

A Taste of Summer. #SummerNeverTastedGood

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Blurb

Most people know Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Summer, as Ryan, no last name required. But once upon a time, he was just Summer to Carrie Ann—before a decade of blockbuster hits skyrocketed his success into superstardom.

Summer was smart, gorgeous, and cocky as hell. Nothing was out of his reach. Not even Carrie Ann Lowell. He was the love of her life—until he shattered her heart. Their breakup left more than a profound rift in her soul. It crushed her.

When Carrie Ann’s college flame forces his way back into her life, his dirty-talking, bold self-assurance re-ignites a passion she thought had long since been extinguished. Carrie Ann didn’t believe in second chances.

Not even for him.

No matter how deliciously tempting.

With sparks flying and hidden truths unraveling, will Carrie Anne be able to deny her desires to save herself from another heart break?

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Check out our 4 smooches reviewbHERE

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EXCERPT

Carrie Ann tugged the earbud free from her ear, tossing the handsome young man a small smile. “Sorry, I couldn’t hear you. What did you say?”

He crossed a lanky somewhat defined arm in front of her, casually gripping the handlebar of her bike. “I said, you must be exhausted—” Before she could reply he continued, “—from running through my mind all day.”

Surely she must’ve heard him incorrectly. He was probably fifteen at most sporting a baby face and a patch of ten whiskers on his chin. Her brows tucked into a furrow. “Excuse me?”

A dose of youthful overconfidence drifted over his mouth in a sharp grin. “I seem to have forgotten my number. Can I have yours?”

“My phone number?” Carrie Ann scanned the near vicinity, row after row of workout equipment, for the practical jokester responsible for the madness. “Ha ha. Very funny. Who put you up to this?”

Her amusement only encouraged the boy’s macho bravado. “No one put me up to anything. I need a date. I just got into LA and I’ve got this Red Carpet event—”

“A date?” she scoffed at the ludicrous suggestion. Though she looked young for her age, Carrie Ann was still all of thirty-four years old.

“Yeah, you know. A date. You, me, hundreds of fans screaming as we stroll down the Red Carpet.” His voice cracked emphasizing the words Red Carpet…for the second time. A self-absorbed twinkle gleamed in his brown eyes as if he expected her to melt and drop to her knees right there in the gym.

“Kid, you’re barking up the wrong tree.”

“I’m totally serious. My uncle has this movie premier and I can’t just bring anyone.” A chunk of blond hair fell on his forehead and he flipped his head to the side. My date needs to be…hot, and well, you’re the hottest girl I’ve seen since I got to LA.”

She sneered at the absurdity. Silliness turned to annoyance. Carrie Ann switched gyms a few months back, paying out the nose to invest in her fitness and more importantly her privacy. Her last gym was more crowded than a cattle call casting session.

Carrie Ann rolled her eyes. She moved around him, gathering her workout towel and reaching for her bag. “Look kid, you seem real sweet, but—“

“You’re right about one thing.” A familiar voice, deep and perfectly modulated, approached from behind. “She is the most beautiful woman you’ll ever lay eyes on. But, you’re reaching for the stars with this one, Drew. She’s a heartbreaker.”

An ice cold tickle ascended up her spine raising the hair on the back of her neck. Her head snapped, glancing over her shoulder, colliding with a pair of rich amber eyes from her past. Without breaking eye contact, Ryan Summer strolled right into her personal space sporting athletic shorts, a fitted muscle shirt and a killer smile.

Nowadays, most people knew the Hollywood heartthrob as Ryan. Just Ryan. No last name needed. But after nearly a decade of blockbuster hits and infamous relationships that skyrocketed his success into superstardom, to Carrie Ann, he was still just Summer. Her old college flame.

“Funny, I could say the same about you,” she countered his jab, marshalling a bit of annoyance in her tone to combat the rush of heat spreading to her already pink cheeks.

A sexy smile caught the curve of his wide firm mouth. “Hello, Red.”

“Hello, Summer.” Carrie Ann tossed a trivial nod toward the teenager. “Who’s this? Your new apprentice?”

“Apprentice?” Moving a step closer, he dragged his fingers through the short cropped layers of sandy blond hair. “This is Mark’s boy. Do you remember my nephew, Drew?”

“Your brother’s boy?” she questioned in surprise. Avoiding the view of his bicep curling into the size of a softball, Carrie Ann ran a quick scan over the young man at his side. “Whoa, you had to be four or five years old the last time I saw you.”

“I don’t remember meeting you.” Drew’s eyes flickered with bemusement and optimism.

She extended her hand. “I’m Carrie Ann. I knew you when you were—“

“You’re Carrie Ann? The Carrie Ann?” The boy spun toward his uncle, his blue eyes broadened in disbelief. “The One?”

Her stomach twisted hearing the title. A flash of perspiration instantaneously flooded her palms. Before she had time to renege on the clammy greeting, Drew clasped her hand, giving it a polite shake.

A low rumble of laughter simmered in Summer’s chest and a rosy shade of red burnished high on the bridge of his nose. He nodded, “This is The Carrie Ann. The One who got away.”

No matter how many years had passed, it never got any easier to see him. Each time she did, she suddenly found it harder to breath.

The pounding of her heart quickened as her gaze slipped over his rugged well-defined features. A three day scruff accentuated the slight dimple at the bottom of his chin.  The disheveled layers of hair were wet from exertion near his temple and nape. Time had been very good to him.

She felt the warmth of his hand close around the back of her bare arm. The early morning stubble of his beard brushed against her cheek as he leaned closer pressing a small kiss near her temple. Carrie Ann squirmed at his nearness, ducking to the side attempting to put some space between them.

“I’m…I’m all sweaty,” she insisted breathily.

“It’s okay,” he murmured softly in her ear. The heat of his breath brought chill bumps to the damp skin near her neck. “I remember enjoying you all sweaty.”

Ryan’s golden eyes locked onto hers, anchoring her feet to the floor. The penetration of his stare momentarily tied her tongue in a knot, turning the awkward moment even more difficult. Carrie Ann hadn’t bumped into Ryan in at least three years and she hadn’t seen him covered in sweat in ten. An image of him, gloriously naked, flashed in her mind and her thighs. Frustration mounted as her body willingly betrayed her.

Carrie Ann’s jaw set rigid contemplating the idea of flipping off her hooha for its insubordination.

“That was a long time ago,” she snipped abruptly.

“Seems like only yesterday to me.”

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About the Author:

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#1 Bestselling Author, Beverly Preston has been a stay at home mom for 21 years, although she prefers the title Domestic Engineer. Along the way, Beverly worked side by side with her husband Don, the love of her life, designing, building and selling custom homes. As her children begin to venture out on their own, she’s left to shed a tear—for a minute—wonder what’s next in life, and embrace the feeling of empowerment that surely must’ve been wrapped in a present she received on her fortieth birthday.

If Beverly isn’t at home riding her spin bike, you’ll find her spinning richly emotional and sinfully sexy romance stories.

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Jul 23

A Taste of Summer by Beverly Preston Review

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4 Smooches!

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Synopsis

A standalone, parallel novel in the USA Today Bestselling Mathews Family Series.
Most people know Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Summer, as Ryan, no last name required. But once upon a time, he was just Summer to Carrie Ann—before a decade of blockbuster hits skyrocketed his success into superstardom.
Summer was smart, gorgeous, and cocky as hell. Nothing was out of his reach. Not even Carrie Ann Lowell. He was the love of her life—until he shattered her heart. Their breakup left more than a profound rift in her soul. It crushed her.
When Carrie Ann’s college flame forces his way back into her life, his dirty-talking, bold self-assurance re-ignites a passion she thought had long since been extinguished. Carrie Ann didn’t believe in second chances.
Not even for him.
No matter how deliciously tempting.
With sparks flying and hidden truths unraveling, will Carrie Anne be able to deny her desires to save herself from another heart break?

Review

“He was the love of her life…until he broke her fucking heart.”

Thirty-four year old Carrie Ann Lowell, a successful philanthropist and an LA socialite, knows what it is to have loved and lost. She lost her mother at a young age to heart disease, and it affected her so profoundly that as an adult she formed a charity to raise funds for heart disease. While in college, she met the love of her life, Ryan Summer. Carrie Ann and Summer were happy together; they were very much in love, and they knew they were each other’s forever. A bright future loomed before them. Until it all came crashing down, leaving them irreparably broken. A devastated Carrie Ann closed off her heart and focused all her attention on her charity.

“Men came and went. But, the lasting image of their breakup left more than a profound rift in her heart. It crushed her. She never got over it. She never got over him.”

Ryan Summer came from a working class Midwestern family. He attended USC on a full-ride football scholarship. An extremely talented player, his was the first name mentioned when anyone spoke of the Heisman Trophy; an NFL career was sure to follow. He and Carrie Ann met at a frat party, and they were inseparable for two years. An injury ended his career, and Summer spiraled out of control as he sunk into a booze-filled depression while mourning the death of his dreams. He pushed everyone away, including Carrie Ann. In an attempt to reconcile, Carrie Ann goes to see Ryan and what she finds that day, as well as the events that follow, irrevocably change their relationship, breaking Carrie Ann in the process.

“She’d never been able to forgive Summer. He wasn’t there when she needed him most.”

Over the years, Summer attempted from time to time to get in touch with Carrie Ann. He never forgot her; he never stopped loving her. He didn’t know, however, the extent of the damage that was done that fateful day. In the ten years that they were apart, Summer grew up and did a lot of soul searching.

“All I’m asking is that you keep an open mind. Let your guard down a little.”

A chance encounter spurs Summer to action, but Carrie Ann is having none of it. When Summer ramps up his game and makes a huge public bid for her attention, Carrie Ann has no choice but to agree to one date. Little did either of them know, someone is watching her and dangerously interferes, giving Summer the perfect opportunity to not only whisk Carrie Ann to safety but also to get her somewhere they can finally talk through all their issues.

“I don’t want to be your friend, Carrie Ann.”

The subplot involving this mystery person intent on hurting Carrie Ann, while ultimately serving as the catalyst to get Summer and Carrie Ann together, was never fully developed or explained. The readers never learned who exactly this person was, what their connection to her was or what was motivating them to do what they did to Carrie Ann. There was no lead up to this person’s introduction into the story, they just appeared, very briefly, and only a few times. While this person’s actions did result in a critical step forward for the couple, this subplot was a big loose end for me.

“I love you, Summer.”

“I love you, Red. I never stopped loving you, and I never will.”

Overall I did enjoy this book, and, aside from the subplot issue I mentioned, I liked this author’s writing style. I’ve added the rest of this series to my TBR! A Taste of Summer gets a solid 4 smooches from me!

~ Danielle Palumbo

 

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Jul 22

Exposed by Brighton Walsh Blog Tour and Exclusive Interview

Title: Exposed

Author: Brighton Walsh

Imprint: St. Martin’s Griffin

On Sale: July 21, 2015

Formats: Trade Paperback Original & eBook

Price: TPO $14.99 / eBook $9.99

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Love can be lost but never forgotten.  Beautiful, sophisticated, and engaged to the son of a Senator, Evie Masterson has the perfect life. Except for one thing: it’s all based on a lie. Five years ago, she created a new identity for herself and cut all ties to her criminal past. But she can’t run forever, because something she witnessed years ago comes back to haunt her. And the only person there to help is the man she thought she left behind forever—the one man she’s never been able to forget.

Devastatingly gorgeous and just as ruthless, Riley Everett is the criminal for hire who once stole Evie’s heart. Years have gone by, but he’s never been able to forget her either. Now her life is in jeopardy, and even after all this time, he’d still do anything to protect her, even if that means breaking into her mansion and stealing her away.

As they hide from the world, their long-lost passion reignites. But despite their undeniable chemistry, Evie can’t give up the perfect life she’s been working toward…and Riley has no part in it.

Check out our 4 Smooches review HERE.

INTERVIEW WITH BRIGHTON WALSH

Have you always wanted to be writer and if not what inspired you to start writing?

No, I haven’t always wanted to be a writer. I’ve always written, but, honestly, the idea of making a career of it never entered my mind. In middle and high school, I wrote—poetry mostly—and then took a big break. The only thing I wrote for about ten years was business related (yawn). And then I started writing fanfiction, and that opened up a whole new world. Got my writing muscles working again, and then I transitioned to original fiction, and that was that!

Can you give us any insight into any upcoming projects or ideas on projects you would love to do?

I can’t talk a lot about upcoming projects, just because I’m a bit superstitious and I don’t want to jinx myself. I can tell you that I have a list of plot bunnies a mile long, and I’m talking with my agent now about what would be the best to pursue next. I can also tell you I’m currently writing a novella for a 90s anthology that’s coming out in October. The hook for that is:

She’s the last thing he needs, but she’s the only thing he wants…as long as it’s behind closed doors.

What has been the best piece of advice that you have been given from someone you admire in the book community?

This wasn’t to me, specifically, but my favorite piece of advice (or wisdom, maybe) is from Nora Roberts: “Anyone who tells you there’s a right way to write is a lying bitch.”

Can you tell us three fun and interesting facts about you?

Fun and interesting, huh? That’s a lot of pressure. Let’s see…

  1. I married my high school sweetheart, and we’ve been together for 21 years (our relationship is old enough to drink!)
  2. I’ve lived in 8 different states, all of them by the time I was 17.
  3. I can probably out-belch you in a contest. Not that I’ve done that. Or ever would. I am a lady after all. *snort*

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Brighton Walsh is a storyteller at heart. Love is her first love, and writing about it is a dream come true. When she’s not overwhelmed by the incessant chatter in her mind, you can generally find her with her nose buried in a steamy book or partaking in some retail therapy in the Midwest where she lives with her own real life hero and her two energetic kids who (fortunately) know nothing about the naughty things she puts down on paper.

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Jul 22

Exposed by Brighton Walsh Review

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Synopsis

In this sexy, suspenseful New Adult novel, a young woman hiding from her criminal past is taken captive by her ex-boyfriend, the ultimate bad boy.

Evie is about to embark on the perfect life. Beautiful, poised, and engaged to a rising business star, she fits the part of trophy wife perfectly, except for one thing: her entire identity is a lie.

Five years ago she created a new identity for herself, but it all crashes back when something she witnessed years ago comes back to haunt her. Now she’s in danger of losing more than her social status.

Determined to protect the careful life she’s built for herself, Evie doesn’t want anything to do with Riley, the criminal for hire who broke her heart years ago. But Riley has other ideas. He’s never forgotten Evie, and to protect her, he steals her away. Hidden from the world, sparks begin to fly as old memories resurface and their passion reignites.

Review

“I didn’t want to jeopardize everything I’d worked for. I didn’t want to risk everything I’d lied for. Above all else, I didn’t want to ever go back.”

Exposed is the follow up novel to Captive and features Riley, Gage’s brother, and Evie the girl he loved and lost. Evie disappeared five years ago and Riley had finally thought he had moved on with his life and then suddenly when she reappears in the news with a new name, style and fiance she is trust back into the dangerous life she had once escaped. Riley must grab her before the guys who are after her get there and keep her safe. But can he move past the hurt and feelings he has not to mention the lust that still resides and keep her safe and happy?

“I had this ring on my finger and a fiance in London, and I wasn’t allowed to stare at my ex-boyfriend like I wanted to drag him to the floor and ride him until neither of us could see straight.”

Riley and Evie’s story was supremely sexy and suspenseful filled with longing and desire and a dash of anger over the lies and deceit that fell between them. Riley, as a  book boyfriend, was extremely sexy and protective, at times I felt he was too forgiving but overall his everlasting love for Evie was apparent and had my heart squeezing. Evie has tried to move forward in her life but when you spend most of your time looking over your shoulder seeing if anyone is after you it is hard to ever really be happy.

Now, Evie is engaged and I know people will be weary as to if this is a cheater book  but I want to warn you that not everything is ever as it seems and please go into this with an open mind. As always if you have spoiler related questions you are more than welcome to message me on Goodreads, Facebook or shoot me an email.

“I’d stand by her, protect her till my last breath if that was what it took.”

Brighton Walsh is a great writer and it was very easy to get sucked into this story and watch these two character reconnect and fall in love all over again. I am a sucker for a second chance romance and Exposed fit the bill just right. My only note is that I would have loved more dialogue between the two characters. Their power struggles between them were both HOT and fun and having more of that would have been even better. Fans of the first book, Capture, will be happy to know you get glimpses of life with Gage and Madison and I loved visiting with them again.

 Exposed is a standalone novel in the Captive series. Told in alternating POVs in first person we get insight into both Riley and Evie’s heads as well as see the plot devolve all around. Fans of panty melting sex scenes and second chance romances will not want to miss this suspenseful New Adult book!

~miranda

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Jul 22

My Serenity by M. Clarke Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Meet Seth & Josefina in this second-chance romance

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Blurb

When tragedy strikes, Seth Stewart is forced to return home after the death of his beloved father. The unexpected detour forces him to oversee the family’s auto shop and restaurant business, and Seth must kiss the prestigious internship goodbye after his first year at Berkeley Business School. When he collides with his first crush after his arrival, Seth wonders what possibly could have happened to Josefina Anders.

Josefina has hidden many secrets she is too ashamed to share with anyone, especially Seth. When they cross paths again, the urge to relive their past lingers in her mind even though she knows he couldn’t accept her sketchy past. Things get even more complicated when her mother returns, as well as her overly possessive ex, who decides to crash into her fragile existence all over again.

Will Seth’s connection for Josefina be strong enough to see past her secrets, or will he realize he can’t rekindle an old flame?

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Excerpt

“Are you nervous, Mr. Stewart?” She smirked. Her eyes were beaming playfully.

“No, not at all.” My pitch came off higher than I had expected, and I was upset with myself. I had to fix that. “I mean—” I cleared my throat. Two can play at this game, I thought. I squared my shoulders and sat up tall. “So, Josefina Anders, let me ask you some questions before I decide if I want to hire you.”

Her brows lifted, most likely wondering if I was being serious or joking. Dropping her crossed leg, she pulled the chair closer to the table. Josie pulled a piece of paper out of an envelope that I hadn’t seen a second ago, tucked away behind her back. She placed a resume on my desk. “Ask away.”

“How long have you been a waitress?”

“As long as I can remember. I got hired right after high school.” She pointed to her resume. “You can see that I’ve only worked at a few places, but I’m loyal and a good employee.”

“You’ve been a waitress for a long time, Ms. Anders. Do you think you’ll ever get sick of it?”

“Not if it means I get to see Mr. Stewart.” Her lips curled wickedly.

“Do you wear thongs or granny panties?”

Josie’s lips puckered, stopping herself from busting up. “Mostly thongs, but I’m not wearing anything under my skirt at the moment.”

    Holy shit! I was trying to make her blush, but this was backfiring. Ignoring her last words, though it was extremely difficult to do, since all I could do was envision her with her skirt off, I continued, “Do you like to be on top or bottom?”

“I will be in whatever position pleases Mr. Stewart. I’m very flexible.”

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Author Information

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Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed

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Jul 22

Outside by Michelle Mankin Blog Tour With Excerpt and Giveaway

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Meet Lincoln Savage in this perfect summer read. Are you ready for rock stars, surf and second chances in

Outside by Michelle Mankin?

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Blurb

When handsome California surf god Lincoln Savage suddenly rolls into Ocean Beach like a rogue wave, shy beauty Simone Bianchi’s foundation is shaken. No longer under the thumb of her domineering father, she’s made a simple quiet life for herself and her fluffy fourteen pound Havanese pup running a surf shop in her hometown of OB. Long ago she gave up her dreams for a future with Linc.

But now the notorious lead singer of the Dirt Dogs has returned, and Simone is reluctant to admit that she’s still vulnerable to his killer dimpled smile and easy charm. She finds that although she’s stowed away the mementos, it hasn’t been as easy to erase the memories of their epic summer love.

It seems he hasn’t forgotten, either.

Is the recording contract he’s offering merely a pretense?

Or does he have something more in mind?

Does he really believe that they can just pick up where they left off, despite all the bad luck and heartache?

And is she willing to risk everything again for one last chance at love?

**Post as much or as little as you like of the excerpts listed**

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Check out our 4 Smooches Review HERE.

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Excerpt

“Dammit, Mona.” I leaned in closer inhaling her sweet scent and nearly brought to my knees with desire. I wanted to have her. Right here. Right now. I had to curl my fingers into fists to keep from reaching out, grabbing her and reminding her how it used to be between us. Her lids lowered and her breathing turned ragged. Was she remembering, too, or trying to forget?

“Go away, Linc.” Apparently the latter.

“Maybe I can’t,” I admitted my voice raspy with stripped down need. “Maybe I don’t want to.”

“Don’t.” She closed her eyes and her chin dropped. “Don’t do this to me.” She wet her lips. They visibly trembled. Even though I knew I had upset her I still wanted to kiss them. “I’m not one of your groupies easily flattered by your bullshit. The fact that you’re a big rock star doesn’t impress me. I know who you really are Lincoln Savage. I’ve seen you at your best and I’ve survived you at your worst. So don’t think you can come here and play games with me.”

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About the Author:

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The bestselling author of the Black Cat Records series of novels.

Romance with subtext.

Reimagining classic stories with sexy rock stars and thought provoking issues.

Love Evolution, Love Revolution, and Love Resolution are a BRUTAL STRENGTH centered trilogy, combining the plot underpinnings of Shakespeare with the drama, excitement, and indisputable sexiness of the rock ‘n roll industry.

Things take a bit of an edgier, once upon a time turn with the TEMPEST series. These pierced, tatted, and troubled Seattle rockers are young and on the cusp of making it big, but with serious obstacles to overcome that may prevent them from ever getting there.

Rock stars, myths, and legends collide with paranormal romance in a totally mesmerizing way in the MAGIC series.

When Michelle is not prowling the streets of her Texas town listening to her rock music much too loud, she is putting her daydreams down on paper or traveling the world with her family and friends, sometimes for real, and sometimes just for pretend as she takes the children to school and back.

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Jul 22

Outside by Michelle Mankin Review

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Synopsis

When handsome California surf god Lincoln Savage suddenly rolls into Ocean Beach like a rogue wave, shy beauty Simone Bianchi’s foundation is shaken. No longer under the thumb of her domineering father, she’s made a simple quiet life for herself and her fluffy fourteen pound Havanese pup running a surf shop in her hometown of OB. Long ago she gave up her dreams for a future with Linc.

But now the notorious lead singer of the Dirt Dogs has returned, and Simone is reluctant to admit that she’s still vulnerable to his killer dimpled smile and easy charm. She finds that although she’s stowed away the mementos, it hasn’t been as easy to erase the memories of their epic summer love.

It seems he hasn’t forgotten, either.

Is the recording contract he’s offering merely a pretense?

Or does he have something more in mind?

Does he really believe that they can just pick up where they left off, despite all the bad luck and heartache?

And is she willing to risk everything again for one last chance at love?

Review

“I couldn’t tell her that it had been easier to get over it than her because that wasn’t strictly true. I had never gotten over her.”

I always check out a book on goodreads before I read it and I loved how this looked! The cover and the synopsis had me so excited. A surfer turned rock star, and a second chance love story!
We start off with Linc and Simone coming face to face after 15 years apart. We then get to live through their relationship and how they got where they were today. My heart was racing so much through the “past” part. I knew the breakup was coming and as the story went on you fall in love with these two together and I really didn’t want it to happen! What they do and go through to be together and you just know you have to go through the pain and heartache with them to get back to the present and for their story to continue!
“None of it worked, though. Nothing was right after you left. Not a fucking thing.”
I’m not a lover of angst. It depends how its done. I’m a hopeless romantic ha! So if there seems like there’s another person that could possibly come between the couple I want to run and hide! There was times I wanted to skip ahead and just find out how its going to turn out for them! But it was seriously so worth it in the end! Within their story there was another little twist that was actually a big one and I didn’t see it coming! I loved it! This was very well done and a perfect second chance romance so this is a solid 4 smooches for me!
– Jade x

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Jul 22

Guiding Grayson Promotional Tour

 

 

Join us in celebrating GUIDING GRAYSON
by Josie Lohr!


GUIDING GRAYSON by Josie Lohr
 Adult Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: April 5, 2015
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Grayson Sutton loves
teaching…and she’s good at it. She’s one of those teachers who throws every
ounce of heart and passion into working with kids—and her students love her for
it.
When Grayson hears about a
position at a new charter school opening in Chicago, she knows she has to apply
for her dream job—even though it’s over one thousand miles away from the small
Georgia town she calls home with her longtime boyfriend Reid. After all, Reid
has plans for Grayson’s future…and they don’t include teaching, especially
not in Chicago.
When her offer letter
arrives on a day with special significance for the couple, Grayson decides to
compromise and move to Chicago with the understanding that it’s only temporary.
But once there, she meets Emmett, the handsome owner of the school, and the
chemistry between them complicates everything.
As Grayson makes a new life
for herself in Chicago, she finds herself in the middle of a tug of war between
her heart and home. Reid isn’t going to let go of Grayson without a fight…but
neither will Emmett.

Excerpt

“It is with great pleasure that the Ward Charter School of Chicago welcomes Grayson Sutton for
the 2013 fall session . . . “
Grayson stopped reading after that, and, it seemed, she stopped breathing too. Tears pricked her
eyes. The first one fell and splashed onto the linen envelope. Several more folllowed,
synbollically leaving watermarks on her future.

 

About Josie Lohr
I was born
and raised in a suburb of Chicago. 



I can
remember the very first romance novel I read and I never looked back. When I
was twelve years old I began writing romance “novels” in my spiral
bound school notebooks. I would huddle on top of the bathroom sink, pulling the
phone receiver into the bathroom and closing the door on it. Yes, the phone was
attached to the wall. I would read my pages to my friend, who was also my
cheerleader and confidant.



Years
went by too fast, working in the rat race. I decided that life’s too short for
what-ifs. So, I sat down and wrote my first romance novel this year. I’m still
working in sales (something has to pay for my passion!)



Guiding
Grayson was published in March. I have another book that is currently being
edited and will hopefully be published yet this year. Currently, I’m working on
a a darker, romantic novel.
 
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Jul 21

Even The Score by Kate Meader Review

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4.5 Smooches

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Synopsis

He’ll make her an offer she can’t refuse…

Actress Tess McKenzie is performing in the Tenth Circle of Showbiz Hell—dinner theater. All she really wants is to start a theater of her own. Then Tess receives an offer she can’t refuse. She’ll get her funding…if she pretends to be the fiancée to her nemesis, Texan property tycoon Hunter Dade. If she’s going to pull this off, she’ll need all the luck she can get. Break a leg, indeed.

On the verge of a big business deal, Hunter needs to hire a fiancée. He hasn’t quite forgiven Tess for ruining his wedding, but when their chemistry goes from combative to straight-up lust, the “no sex” clause in their mutually beneficial arrangement is tested. Which is a serious problem, because if Tess isn’t careful, she’ll go from breaking a leg to breaking her heart…

Review

“Well, if it ain’t Miss Weddin’ Wrecker herself,”

It was just a business arrangement between two very different people who didn’t even like each other. At least that’s what Tess and Hunter told themselves when she decides to take a hundred thousand dollars to pose as his fake fiance for one weekend. But when desires cannot be denied they walk a fine line between pretending to be together and actually being together Can two people with a ton of pain in their past and a history of hurt actually fall for each other?

“Revenge was a dish best served in bed – And Tess McKenzie was about to get a five course meal.”

A year ago Tess convinced Hunter’s fiance to leave him at the alter and he has never forgiven her. But not he needs her acting skills to pull off the deal of a lifetime. Tess and Hunter have absolute amazing chemistry and banter that will have you laughing your pants off and your panties melting. I adored their interactions with each other and Hunter’s Texan drawl had me dreaming of a cowboy of my very own.

“You’ve had your fun, Tess. Your walk on the wild side, your flirt with a bit rough. We’re oil and water, and while everyone loves a little variety, we both know this ain’t goin’ anywhere. You’re not my kind of woman, and I’m not your kind of man.”

Written in third person we get insight into both Hunter and Tess’s inner thoughts and when miscommunication leads to despair being able to see how much both parties are hurting and care for each other was encouraging to those of us who live for an HEA. The whole book was a whirlwind of sex, intense feelings, humor and finding the power of moving forward in your life despite the troubles of your past.

“Thwack! What the -? That did not happen. Hunter Dade slapped her ass.”

Kate Meader always delivers a great story with new takes on tales that have been around. Similar to stories I have read before yet nothing about the book felt stale or redone. This book was a fast and easy read that is perfect for a lazy day on the couch!

~miranda

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Jul 21

Autumn Rising by Seth King Review

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5 Smooches!

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Synopsis

Autumn Mahal and Hank Basara know they should stay away from each other. Both recovering from the loss of a mutual friend, and each bearing scars of their own, they know their love would look like a worn cliché, a trite romance novel for teens, some crappy made-for-TV movie languishing on your great aunt’s DVR. But as summer gives way to September and flirtation leads to something deeper, they learn there are some types of love you cannot run from, no matter how hard you try to flee.

Hilarious, touching and hopeful, Autumn Rising is a novella about the happiness we ruin for ourselves, the truths we can’t hide with a filter, and that elusive and victorious moment when we let love rush in and carry us to the sky. In a world of constant TMI, prepare to feel a story worth sharing – a story that will stay with you long after the summer fades to autumn.

Review

Ohh, I love a good surprise and Seth King dropped this bad boy in my email and I was all OMG, what is this!?  Autumn and Hank! (from The Summer Remains)  They are getting their own book!  YES!  So as soon as I could, I put everything aside and picked up this novella that I was sure was going to ruin me.  Because The Summer Remains, it hurt me so good, you know, in the way that us book nerds love.  It had all of the feels.  But this book, Autumn Rising, it had all the feels too, but it had so much hope and hilarity, and just amazing damn writing!

After all, it is not until the sunset that we even bother looking at the sky.

So this short novella beat out The Summer Remains for me by just a bit and here is why;  Seth’s writing is even better this time around.  It was flowery and emotion provoking and I simply love his writing style in third person.  This book did not have a ton of dialogue and usually this is a big pet peeve of mine but somehow I was lost in Autumns mind which is a fantastically ridiculous place to be and I adored her.  And that brings us to another big reason why I loved this book.  Autumn.  This girl is a hot mess of contradictions.  She is snarky, sassy, and self sabotaging like nobody’s business.  And Hank.  Well Hank is just so sweet and he has a disability which I strangely love in my book boyfriends.

But she knew she would not sleep with him tonight, even though she really wanted to.  She was a lady with morals, and also, Hank hadn’t given her any gifts yet.

Goodness, this book made me feel so much.  But the main theme here was HOPE!  Because these two damaged ostracized people who were not beautiful, beefy, or perfect found each other.

They didn’t care if they were rejects in the eyes of the rest of the world:  to each other, they were perfect.  And for now, that was enough for them.

 While this book had many many sad subjects, I did not find myself feeling sorry or sad for Hank or Autumn.  If anything, I felt hopeful, and giddy, and giggly.  Seth did such a fabulous job of making this book uplifting and inspirational.  Even in the end, I had nothing but good feelings about where these two were going and the things they were going to do.  ALL.  THE.  FEELS.  And the writing was just magnificent.  Seth’s peek into a young woman’s mind is scarily accurate and hilarious!  I sure hope I hear more from Hank and Autumn in Cooper’s book!  Thanks for the surprise, Seth!

Because that’s what love does – gives you wings, makes you soar, makes you crash, makes you fly again.

~Amie

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