May 30

Owning Violet by Monica Murphy Cover Reveal

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

We are so excited to share Monica Murphy’s cover for her upcoming sexy contemporary romance, OWNING VIOLET, coming from Random House Bantam. Check out how gorgeous it is!

ABOUT OWNING VIOLET (NOT THE FINAL BLURB. BLURB WILL CHANGE):

The Fowler sisters are New York City’s darlings, heiresses to the Fleur Cosmetics Empire. Quickly put up on a fame hungry pedestal only for the media to lie in wait, eager to tear them down, these three very different young women soon find love in the most unexpected places…

OWNING VIOLET coming December 2.

Violet Fowler is the good sister. She works hard at her family’s cosmetics company, is faithful to her boyfriend and never causes any trouble. Until Zachary disappoints her yet again with a promotion that will take him to London—and away from her. His leaving sets a new fire within her. What’s the point in being so good when no one else ever is?

Someone within Fleur Cosmetics wants that London promotion and will do anything to get it, including throwing temptation in the path of the not-so-faithful Zachary. Ryder McKay came from nothing and has fought every step of the way to his position at Fleur. And now the mysterious charmer has set his sights on Violet. If it worked for Zachary, it could work for him.

Seducing the good Fowler sister is easy. What Ryder doesn’t count on is how much Violet makes him feel. What started out as revenge soon becomes something deeper. Can Ryder go through with his plans to deceive Violet? Or is he only deceiving himself?

Other books in series:

STEALING ROSE coming spring 2015

TAMING LILY coming summer 2015

(tentative release dates)

PRE-ORDER LINKS:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Owning-Violet-Novel-Monica-Murphy-ebook/dp/B00KK0PJCO/

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/owning-violet-monica-murphy/1119221091?ean=9780553393262

ABOUT MONICA MURPHY:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

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Website: http://www.monicamurphyauthor.com/#

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MonicaMurphyauthor

Author Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5934418.Monica_Murphy

Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Monica-Murphy/e/B00AVPYIGG

OWNING VIOLET Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21965297-owning-violet

May 30

Overexposed by Noelle Adams Release Day Launch

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

Overexposed
by Noelle Adams
Publication Date: May 30, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, Romance

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Synopsis:

For five years, Leah has been known as the fame whore who screwed Kevin Grayson, son of Hollywood royalty, as a step up the ladder to stardom and then maliciously exposed footage of their most intimate moments to the world. Only Leah knows Kevin is the guilty one, using the public sympathy to advance his career and breaking her heart in the process.

Leah isn’t naïve anymore. She’s given up on romance, and she’ll do whatever necessary to prove she hasn’t been defeated. So when she needs another shot of notoriety to ensure the success of her new restaurant, at the same time Kevin needs some PR help of his own, she agrees to a crazy plan.

She can fake a two-week romantic vacation with Kevin, pretending to rekindle their relationship for the eyes of the world. And she can resist Kevin’s breathtaking sexiness, even in such close quarters. And she absolutely won’t fall for any of his lies.

Even when they start to sound like the truth…

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About the Author: Noelle hand wrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn’t stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.

She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.

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May 30

Life After Taylah by Bella Jewel Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

Title: Life After Taylah

Author: Bella Jewel

Release Date: May 26, 2014

Blurb

My mother’s name is Taylah, and once, a very long time ago, she was my best friend – she was everything I wanted to be.

Until the night she disappeared.

Ten years on and my life, my families lives and the world around us has never been the same again.
How can it be when you are left not knowing?

No leads. No connections. Nothing. Just pure emptiness.

My dancing is the only way I can separate myself from the pain that lies in my home, in my father’s eyes and in my brother’s spirit. They need me and I’ll fight with everything I am to be there for them, but who will be there for me?

Then I meet Nate.

Champion Motocross racer and everything my father doesn’t want for me. He’s forbidden, he’s beautiful, and he’s carrying a bundle of his own secrets.

When I step into his world, there is no turning back.

He will consume me.

He will teach me how to breathe again.

He will put a tiny piece of my broken heart, back together.

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About the Author

Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She’s crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell’s Knights was released in August 2013.

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May 30

Hold Me Closer by Hilary Storm Release Blitz

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

Synopsis

Holden Walker has put his personal life on hold to help Rebel Walking with security on tour. His ‘all work and no play’ attitude has him in trouble with some of the new female family members in his life.
Lainey Douglas couldn’t pick a good man if her life depended on it. She’s been burnt one too many times and isn’t thrilled at all when she’s tricked into a date. Her attempt to run him off almost works—until he has to save her from danger.
What happens when Holden meets the most frustrating woman in his life? Will Lainey stop pushing him away long enough to see that he’s not like all the other guys? Can she open her heart after everything she’s been through?

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About the Author

Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Enid, Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting and has a full time job as an accountant. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the author of the International Best Selling ‘Rebel Walking’ series. Book one: ‘In a Heartbeat’ was released June 2013, Book two: ‘Heaven Sent’ was released in September 2013. Book 2.5: ‘Banded Together’ released Jan 2014. Book 3: ‘No Strings Attached’ released March 2014. Book 4: ‘Hold Me Closer’ is due out beginning of May.

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May 29

Slade by Victoria Ashley Review

By Amie Knight in 5 Smooches, Reviews

5 Smooches!

Synopsis

My name is Slade Merrick and I’m a f*cking sex addict . . .

I’ve been told it’s a problem. But I see it as a passion; something that I’m good at. And who the f*ck stops something that they’re good at?

They want me to seek help; get my c*ck in check. Don’t judge my lifestyle. You’re no better than me. Just admit it, you like to f*ck too. Sex is what I do best; my own personal high, so I embrace it instead of being ashamed.

When I’m not f*cking, I’m slinging drinks at Walk Of Shame or stripping my way into your bed; another thing I’m good at. Every woman’s darkest fantasy brought to life.

So, am I stopping? F*ck no. Sex is beautiful, raw and erotic and I get off knowing I can have it with anyone I want . . . with the exception of her.

Aspen.

She walks into the club swaying those hips, instantly drawing my c*ck to attention. She’s pure perfection. That is, until she opens that mouth, drawing me in and for the first time in forever I want something more than sex. I want her and she hates it.

Things get dirty. Dirty is what I like; it’s how I live. But . . . she’s playing a game she can never win.

***Author’s note*** Due to strong language and a very high amount of dirty, sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. This is #1 in the Walk Of Shame series of novellas that will all be STANDALONE reads. If you’re not into, cocky bad boys with filthy mouths and even filthier sex, then this series is not for you. If you are . . . then, come meet the dirty boys of Walk Of Shame.

Review

I am going to be honest. From the synopsis, I thought this book would be hella dirty, which it was, but I also did not think I was going to be so emotionally invested in this story or love it as much as I did. I really did love it, too. This is my first Victoria Ashley book and I am simply over the moon about it and shouting to everyone from the mountain tops about Slade.

Slade is a dirty sex addicted stripper/borderline alcoholic. The very first page and you are already given a very good idea of his paltry lifestyle. I thought I would be disgusted by him but I wasn’t. The exact opposite happened. I simply fell in love with this incredibly damaged and broken man. I am a sucker for a man with a tragic past and you can tell right away that Slade is being pulled under and ruined by something so horrific he literally cannot function without sex and alcohol to numb the pain. Until he meets Aspen. She is a game changer for him and he certainly needs one after living this destructive lifestyle for years.

Aspen knows right away that Slade is trouble but she is literally in a fog of sexual want when this man is around. I cannot say I blame her. Slade is ridiculously dirty and flirtatious and combined with his stunning looks he is a heady combination. Apsen is sassy and funny but is dealing with her own form of heartbreak right now and wants to steer clean of Slade. With her being his temporary room-mate, Slade has his sights on Aspen. He wants her but only for a night, as per his rules.

Now, lets get down and dirty. No, really dirty. Like Slade dirty. This man had one of the dirtiest mouths I have ever read, and he almost had me panting.

“The taste of your sweet pussy has been on my tongue all day; teasing me and making my fucking cock hurt. You better fucking hold on tight while I devour your pussy; taste you in ways you’ve never been tasted.”

Ummmm…yes please. The sex scenes were scorching. I loved Slade and Aspen’s violent coupling. It just felt so raw and real. Slade’s pain really came through in these scenes making me love and lust after him just the same.

Not only was this book obscenely sexy. It had an incredible story of overcoming and moving on. It was written really well and kept my attention from beginning to end. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters and am really excited for the next book in this series. I just know it is going to be smoking hot. I ,also, wanted to say that while this book was on the short side it did not feel rushed at all. Some short books feel incomplete or rushed and Slade felt like a complete story with a superb Happily Ever After.

Amie

May 29

On The Rocks by Alyssa Rose Ivy Review

By Amie Knight in 3.5 Smooches, Reviews

3.5 Smooches

Synopsis

Love is best served on the rocks.

My roommates look really good naked. At least one of them does. I’m sure the other one does too, but I haven’t seen him without his pants on. Living with two guys wasn’t something I’d ever considered, but the opportunity fell in my lap, and I’d have been crazy to turn it down.

College went by in a great big blur leaving me with less of a direction than I had going in. Add in a family that wanted nothing to do with me, and my post-college plans were less than clear. What’s a girl to do when she has nowhere else to turn? She moves to the Outer Banks and learns to bartend. After all, it was my horrible bartending skills that led me to my roommate’s bed and into his heart.

Review

“On The Rocks” is the second book in the “Mixology” series. Colin and Maddy from the first book of the series play a pretty big role in this story and though I had not read the first book, I found was able to follow “On the Rocks” just fine. That said, I recommend reading “Shaken Not Stirred” first as I think it would help readers to fully enjoy the next book.

Carly has finished college and after a big falling out with her family, she needs to get away for the summer! She runs to the only family member who has always had her back, her brother Colin. But with Colin’s girlfriend Maddy moving into his place, three is definitely a crowd! Maddy comes up with the perfect solution, Carly can move into her old room in the apartment she shares with her two friends Brody and Macon.

From the moment Macon and Carly lay eyes on each other, the sparks are flying! Unfortunately, Macon knows that Colin’s little sister is off limits for him. Carly is instantly attracted to Macon but his playboy reputation has her guard up. They both decide that since they are roommates they should just stay friends. With their strong mutual attraction, is being “just friends” possible?

This was a very sweet YA love story. The writing is great and the story flows really well. There really isn’t much conflict at all, especially between Macon and Carly, so if you’re looking for angst then you are in the wrong place. I would have liked to have rated it higher but there just wasn’t anything big that grabbed me in this book. Overall this was a quick and enjoyable read.

Dana

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May 29

On the Rocks by Alyssa Rose Ivy Release Day Launch and Giveaway

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

We are stoked for today’s Release of Alyssa Rose Ivy’s ON THE ROCKS!! ON THE ROCKS is a contemporary romance and is a part of Alyssa Rose Ivy’s Mixology Series. It is priced at just $.99 right now. This will last for a limited time only to celebrate the release!!

ON THE ROCKS Synopsis:

Love is best served on the rocks.

EXCERPT:

I heard the water in the sink running, and I assumed someone was brushing their teeth. I knocked while pushing open the door. “I just need my—”

The rest of my words were lost as Macon turned toward me. There he was holding a toothbrush and wearing nothing. Absolutely nothing.

“Oh my god. I am so sorry.” I backed out without finding my brush.

“Can I help you?” His voice was amused. How was he amused?

“Why are you naked?”

“Because I just got out of the shower.”

I kept looking down. “But you were brushing your teeth.”

“I like to dry off before I get dressed. You should try it sometime.”

“That’s what a towel is for.” I heard the ping of the towel bar. I glanced up, half hoping he’d be covered and half hoping he wouldn’t be. He had a towel tied around his waist.

“I guess we’re even then.”

“Even?” I could barely think straight. I was still picturing Macon naked.

“Yeah, I walked in on you in a towel, now you’ve seen me baring it all. We’re good to go.”

“I wasn’t naked.”

He grinned. “So what you’re saying is now I’m the one with the extra points. Nice.”

“You’re crazy.”

“I am? You’re the one who opened the door without waiting for an answer, and what did you need anyway?”

“My brush,” I answered sheepishly. He was right, I did pretty much barge right in.

“Here you go,” he held out the brush.

I took it, and my hand brushed against his in the process. Even tiny touches from him got me. “Thanks, and sorry.”

“Not a problem, roomie.”

“Okay.”

“Is there anything else?”

“Oh, no. Nothing.” I backed out the rest of the way and closed the door. Could I get more embarrassing?

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Alyssa Rose Ivy Bio:

Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.

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May 29

Take Two by Laurelin Paige Review Tour and Giveaway

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

Book Title: Take Two

Author: Laurelin Paige

Release Date: February 4, 2014

Publisher: Samhain Publishing

Summary:

He’s ready for his close up, but she’s the one calling the shots.
On the night of her graduation from film school, straight-laced Maddie Bauers fell completely out of character for an oh-my-god make-out session with a perfect stranger. Complete with the big O.
Seven years later, that romantic interlude is still fresh in her mind. That stranger is now a rich and famous actor. And she’s one very distracted camera assistant working on his latest production. She might consider another tryst…if he even remembers her.
Micah Preston does indeed remember Maddie. Too bad he’s sworn off Hollywood relationships. He allows himself as much sex as he likes—and oh, he does like—but anything more is asking for trouble. For the woman, not for him. Yet knowing Maddie could want more than a movie-set fling doesn’t stop him from pursuing her like a moth drawn to hot stage lights.
But as the shoot nears its end, it’s decision time. Is it time to call, “Cut!” on their affair, or is there enough material for a sequel?
Warning: Contains a dreamy movie star hero, a focus-pulling heroine, off-the-charts instant chemistry, steamy sex in near-public locations, and a new use for lip gloss.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17993595-take-two?ac=1

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About Laurelin:

Laurelin Paige is the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Fixed Trilogy. She’s a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn’t seem to complain, however. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she’s probably singing, watching Mad Men and the Walking Dead, or dreaming of Adam Levine.

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May 29

Take Two by Laurelin Paige Review

By Amie Knight in 4.5 Smooches, Reviews

4.5 Smooches

Synopsis

On the night of her graduation from film school, straight-laced Maddie Bauers fell completely out of character for an oh-my-god make-out session with a perfect stranger. Complete with the big O.

Seven years later, that romantic interlude is still fresh in her mind. That stranger is now a rich and famous actor. And she’s one very distracted camera assistant working on his latest production. She might consider another tryst…if he even remembers her.

Micah Preston does indeed remember Maddie. Too bad he’s sworn off Hollywood relationships. He allows himself as much sex as he likes—and oh, he does like—but anything more is asking for trouble. For the woman, not for him. Yet knowing Maddie could want more than a movie-set fling doesn’t stop him from pursuing her like a moth drawn to hot stage lights.

But as the shoot nears its end, it’s decision time. Is it time to call, “Cut!” on their affair, or is there enough material for a sequel?

Warning: Contains a dreamy movie star hero, a focus-pulling heroine, off-the-charts instant chemistry, steamy sex in near-public locations, and a new use for lip gloss.

Review

Take two starts with Maddie and Bree attending a party to celebrate their graduation. Bree is the happy go lucky party goer, while Maddie seems to be the more serious, reserved and quiet type. Maddie doesn’t really want to be in attendance at the party but decides to stay so that her friend can enjoy herself. Maddie goes off to find a quiet corner and this is where she meets a handsome stranger, things between them start as friendly banter but soon turn into something more heated.

Enter handsome stranger Micah, Micah was watching Maddie when she was looking for somewhere away from the party, he decides that he needs to know her, and things soon progress until Bree turns up and they have to cut their time together short. We soon find out that Micah is an actor waiting for his lucky break. He’s meeting comes with some conditions if he wants to progress in the Hollywood industry.

Skipping seven years after they saw each other Maddie and Micah are put together when Maddie helps out a friend in a bind on the set of a film. She is standing in as camera assistant, on the set that Micah happens to be the male lead character. Both pretending that they don’t remember each other on the first day leads to some hurt feelings on Maddie’s part, and she isn’t so willing to be civil to Micah. Micah tries not to let on that he does remember her because he’s not sure of her intentions. Although all he can feel is what happened between them all those years ago. “Now he faced six weeks on set with a woman who once upon a time didn’t care about what or who he was. Maddie Bauers just might be his undoing.”

We get to read the struggles that Maddie and Micah have with trying to pretend the chemistry between them isn’t there, they try not to give into the temptation and continue what was abruptly stopped seven years ago. You can feel the sexual chemistry between them, coming off of the page. You read it hoping that they will give in. Maddie doesn’t want to get hurt and Micah only seems to want one night. “And if you keep pushing me, Micah, you’ll win. But you’ll break me.”

Maddie and Micah start a relationship of sorts that is hidden from the world, they like the bubble they have. But soon things from the outside start to interfere with this, the job, the paparazzi, jealousy. Things are said and done that seem to end everything good that they have going on. Micah becomes moody and Maddie becomes focused on working on her own film, but with some help from outside sources they both realise the things that are important to them.

I loved this book, it has you rooting for the main characters from the start, even when Micah is being a pain. You can’t help but understand what has caused him to become so jaded, and Maddie wears her heart on her sleeve, you just want her to be happy. Well done Laurelin Paige on a fantastic read.

Stacey

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May 29

Krinos by T.L. Smith Blog Tour and Giveaway

By Miranda Arnold in Reveals & Tours

Title: Krinos

Author: T.L. Smith

Genre: New Adult

Publication Date: May 17, 2014

Tour Host: Dreams Come True Promotions

My life was simple. Follow instructions, learn the family business and be prepared to take over when the time has come. My name is Eliza, although people in the business know me as Krinos. One thing you should know about me is that my father is a drug lord, the boss in these parts.

I am prepared to do whatever it takes to step up to the challenge and run the family business, to make my father proud, a business filled with drugs, sex and death. What I’m not prepared for though is him, the Greek god who walks into my life and threatens to rock my world.

Now, my life has just got complicated. But don’t misunderstand, complicated is not a weakness. My father was not a man to cross, so expect nothing less from me. I am my father’s daughter, and I will be the boss.