4 smooches!

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh stuns with a sizzling contemporary romance…

A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…

Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.

A one-night stand with the hottest rock star on the planet, that’s all it was meant to be…

Fox promises scorching heat and dangerous pleasure, coaxing Molly to extend their one-night stand into a one-month fling. After that, he’ll be gone forever, his life never again intersecting with her own. Sex and sin and sensual indulgence, all with an expiration date. No ties, no regrets. Too late, Molly realizes it isn’t only her body that’s become addicted to Fox, but her heart…

Review

I have read a lot of Nalini’s Paranormal books and I really love them.  I also happened to really enjoy Rock Addiction. It was very different than what I am used to from her but it was still a really good story with extremely steamy sexy time through out.

OK, before I get started:  I LOVE THAT EFFING COVER!!!  LOVE IT!  IT IS SMOKING!

Fox is the drop dead sexy lead singer of a famous band and Molly is a curvy quiet librarian with a tragic past that has made her an introvert.  She also is absolutely terrified of the press and being in the spotlight.  Rock Addiction is the story of Fox and Molly overcoming their fears so that can be free to love one another.  These two characters were so incredibly different; Fox all hard and domineering to Molly’s soft and submissive.  I fell in love with them right away and of course, just like Molly, I simply could not get enough of Fox.  Whoo!  The man is hot!

Fox wasn’t a bad boy–he was the harder, more demanding, grown up version.

Fox is extremely dominant and sexy and THE LIP RING!  Mercy!  I really enjoyed watching Molly come into her own with him.  She really learned a lot from their relationship and it was interesting watching her change.  Not that she had much choice because Fox really wasn’t going to stand for less from her.

“I’m really not cut out to be a rock star’s g–”  “Lover”

“Since I can still feel you hot and wet around my cock, I disagree.”

This book also set up a lot of potential for other books.  The side stories from all the band mates, friends, and family really made for an interesting story and I have a feeling these books are just going to get better and better!

As usual, Nalini’s writing was magnificent.  I love all of descriptive and sexy wording.  Her writing makes me pay attention.  Sometimes I find that romance is often written so plainly that I find myself skimming and not enjoying all of the authors words.  This never happens when I read Nalini Singh.  Her words draw me in right away, keeping my attention the entirety of the book.

I really enjoyed this sexy new adult rocker book.  It is a great story and ridiculously sexy!

“Push down your panties, baby.”  Whiskey and sin and pure hard rock.

Amie

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5 Smooches

Synopsis

A sassy, in-your-face baker. A panty-stealing, dirty-talking accountant. And a bathroom quickie that changed their lives forever.

Wedding hook-ups never amount to anything.

Unless that hook-up knocks you on your ass.

For Dylan Sparks and Reese Carroll, the big day can’t arrive soon enough. Dylan, stressed to the max from overbearing mothers and last minute preparations, struggles to keep her sanity. As for Reese, he’s fighting to not only keep his bride-to-be safe from creepy investors, but also to make it to the actual wedding day without losing his mind in the process.

Throw in a crazy group of friends, and a bachelor/bachelorette party weekend getaway, and you have a recipe for the sweetest wedding of the year.

Reese Carroll and Dylan Sparks cordially invite you to read Sweet Possession.

Review

“Sweet Possession” is the follow up to “Sweet Addiction” and is a continuation of Reese and Dylan’s story. I loved the first book so I was super excited to read this one and  J. Daniels did not disappoint!
When we last left Reese and Dylan they had just been reunited after a lengthy and heartbreaking separation. Fast forward a few months and they are busy planning their wedding all the while juggling family, friends and work.  Just Like the first book these two have amazing chemistry and there is no shortage of hot and sexy scenes. These two can’t be in a room together very long without ripping each other’s clothes off! Also along for the ride in this follow up is Reese and Dylan’s posse of friends. I love this whole group and each member brings something great to the story. It’s not all fun times and steamy sex though, these two have more than their fair share of drama and obstacles on their path to wedded bliss!

This book was an absolute joy to read and I am definitely a big fan of J. Daniels work! I’m not sure if she is planning any more books in this series but I am personally requesting that Joey and Billy get their own book. I love those two!!!

~Dana

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4.5 Smooches

Synopsis

He promised to take me as far as I could go—and I wanted to go to the edge.

My whole life has been a cover, a con, a lie. I was born into the grift, raised on the thrill of playing someone I’m not. As a rule, I never let anyone get too close—until Cole August makes it impossible for me to stay away.

Cole is tough, sexy, and intensely loyal, yet his secrets are dark and his scars run deep. Not many women can handle his past, or the truth behind his fierce demands. But something about him beckons me—and our desire is a game I must play.

I know he’s dangerous, that even his touch is trouble, but what is passion without a little risk?

Ignited is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

Review

“Watched his expression grow hot, almost feral, as if he wanted nothing more in that moment than to touch me – to take me. Do it, I though. Right here, right now, just do it and let me have thought and reason back.”

So I had previously read J. Kenner’s Release Me series and LOVED it and when I saw the invite to Ignited I jumped all over it. I had not yet read the first two in the series and being in a time crunch this month did not have time to read them before starting Ignited but I was told this could be a standalone so that is how I went into it! I had absolutely no problem reading this one without having read the first two but I will say that this so good I definitely want to read the first two now.

“It’s okay, I won’t break.” “Don’t be so sure blondie. I’ve been knownto destroy even the most resilient things.”

These books each revolve around one of the three men who make up the powerful yet slightly shade Knights in Chicago. Ignited is Cole’s book and he is all kinds of messed up and sexy. Both Kat and Cole have demons in their past trying to show their heads and while both of these two desperately want one another only Kat is willing to give into this. Cole cares for Kat so deeply he will do anything to keep her safe, even as far as making sure she never gets involved with the likes of him. I loved how messed up in the head Cole was and how he was definitely the hero in the book yet not altogether a good guy. I like a shady man and to say Kat likes one too is an understatement

“I liked pain – not pain by itself, but pain that came from him. From our shared passion. I wanted him to have that – the power to hurt me. I wanted him to keep it close like a gift. Because somehow that made me his.”

Ignited was all kinds of sexy and hot! Cole needs power and pain and Kat soon realizes she kinda needs to be dominated (at least by Cole) The way these two just fit made for a beautiful love story strung around a BDSM book. While the sex in the book is definitely a bit kinky I honestly believe that everyone would enjoy this story and should give the series as a whole a try! J. Kenner’s writing is wonderful and she can definitely pull you in and keep you entertained!

“Here’s the bottom line. I’m fucked up, Kat. But you’re fucked up, too.”

~miranda

5 Smooches!

Synopsis

The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all… No falling in love.

Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list. Confident and charming, he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him. Easy right?

Too bad he’s committed to making her break every rule…

Football has been good to Drew. It’s given him recognition, two National Championships, and the Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else. But there’s one problem: she’s shut him down. Completely.

That is until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives, along with the possibility of something great. Unfortunately, Anna wants it to remain a hook up. Now it’s up to Drew to tempt her with more: more sex, more satisfaction, more time with him. Until she’s truly hooked. It’s a good thing Drew knows all about winning.

All’s fair in love and football…Game on.

New Adult/Contemporary Romance with a HEA – Recommended for readers 17 and older.

Review

I feel like so many authors are writing New Adult lately and when New Adult is done right, I absolutely love it.  It is steadily becoming one of my favorite genres and I am so glad that I decided to read The Hook Up because it is in my top 3 NA favorites EVAH!  I knew I was going to love this book from page one.  The wit, football, public sexy time, and Drew.  Oh Drew.  We will get to more on him in a bit, but I just have to tell you he might be one of my very favorite book boyfriends OF ALL TIME.

So, I think from the synopsis you get the just of the story.  Hot jock quarterback Drew, who is like the star of everything meets Anna, a trendy hipster curvy chick with self esteem problems .  He wants her immediately.  She shies away; too introverted and shy for a relationship in the spotlight.  Oh, I know.  I know your are thinking pshhh…I have read this a million times, but you SOO haven’t.  Drew and Anna’s characters are complex and they are different from any other NA couple I have read.

“Why won’t you let me kiss you, Anna?”

I can’t breathe.

“Why, Anna?”

“It’s too much,” I rasp.

“Not when I want everything.”  He says it so deep and strong, a staking of claim.  “And I want everything with you, Anna.”

You see that big puddle on the floor.  Yep, that is me, because Drew turned me into a hot mess of teary eyed love-sick goo.  Drew is kind and patient and loving while still managing to be devastatingly sexy.  I have no idea how Kristen managed to write him so beautifully.  I am sure, like me, most of you like these NA asshole douche-bags that boss the girls around and go all alpha on them.  I certainly do.  They make me all hot and bothered, but Drew took it one step further.  He was so hot and such a dirty talker, but man, he was so good.  The biggest difference from most other book boyfriends and Drew was his candidness. He was always honest and up front in his feelings for Anna; never hiding, never pretending that he didn’t want everything from her. Swooooonnn!

God, having her love me does me in.  It makes me feel as weak as a fucking kitten and as big as a fucking mountain.

 And Anna.  Oh Anna, you broke my heart.  For once this chicky wasn’t falling all over the adorable jock 5% into the book.  Anna is REALLY apprehensive.  She has all kinds of issues stemming from  childhood abandonment and being the “dorky” kid in high school.  Bless her heart, she just felt so undeserving of Drew and I could hardly stand it.  It made me incredibly sad.

I don’t just see Drew.  I see the star too.  And I’m just Anna.  I don’t like the light.  I need the dark.  

Kristen really surprised me how she took the story.  I  never knew what was going to happen next and I often found myself surprised by these two beautiful people.  It was refreshing not to be able to correctly guess what would happen and why.  It was incredible that Anna took her time and was thoughtful about her relationship with Drew; not moving into his home the day after he showed her interest.  After her experiences in life, her apprehension was valid and I felt for her so much.  Drew even knew that he couldn’t rush her.

He’s slowly carving his name into my heart.  And it hurts.

This whole damn book was refreshing and new.  This is how NA should be written; with real girls with real problems and with sweet kind boys who are sexy as sin with dreams as big as the sky.  I loved the football team spirit, camaraderie, and humor.  I enjoyed the complex relationships with their friends.  But, mostly, I enjoyed Anna and Drew together.  They are hilarious and romantic.  This book pretty much had it all.  I laughed, I cried, I loved.  A fabulous story on top of fabulous writing.  I seriously cannot wait for Gray’s story.  Go on, buy The Hook Up now.  I dare to meet Battle Baylor and not love the shit out of him!  It is freakin impossible!

~Amie

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