Broken Dreams by Kelly Elliott Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Broken Dreams

by Kelly Elliot

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SYNOPSIS:

Courtney Will always dreamed of finding her Prince Charming and living happily ever after, like in the fairy tales she read as a child. Her dreams were shattered one fateful night when her prince turned out to be her worst nightmare. Burying herself in her job as an editor, Courtney tried to forget her past, and she lost hope of ever finding true love.

Reed Moore’s past filled his world with guilt and anger, and then a mistake in college deepened these feelings. Fearing he will one day repeat his father’s mistakes with the woman he loves, Reed has vowed to never give his heart to anyone.

Reed and Courtney have each spent years building walls to guard their hearts, so when their feelings for one another explode into something unexpected, they argue and throw hurtful words at each other in hopes of avoiding the truth.

Will Reed end up being the Prince Charming Courtney has dreamed of her entire life? Is Courtney the woman who will help Reed move past the guilt and anger, so he can embrace love?

Can their broken dreams become their happily ever after?

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Author Bio

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Who is Kelly Elliott?

Really I’m just a wife to a wonderful Texas cowboy who has a nack for making me laugh almost daily and supports my crazy ideas and dreams for some unknown reason…he claims it’s because he loves me…..so I’ll just go with that one!

I’m also a mom to an amazing daughter who constantly is asking me to make her something to eat while she has her fingers moving like mad on her cell phone sending out what I’m sure is another very important text message!

Oh…and I like to sit down and write in my spare time!

I live in the Texas hill country and one of my favorite things to do is go for hikes around our property with my second favorite man, Gus….my chocolate lab and my sweet girl Rose, our golden retriever. When I’m not outside helping the hubby haul brush or move rocks or whatever fun chore he has in store for me that day, you will find me inside reading, writing or watching HGTV and soaking in a nice hot bubble bath…..yeah that last one I just made up but it sure does sound nice!!!

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Follow Kelly

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/KellyElliottAuthor

Twitter:@author_kelly

Blog: http://authorkellyelliott.blogspot.com/

Email: authorkellyelliott@gmail.com

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Giveaway

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Rev by JC Emery Cover Reveal

We met him in Ride as the no-nonsense Sergeant-at-Arms of the Forsaken Motorcycle Club who disapproved of Ryan’s choice to be with Alex, and again in Thrash as a man who few dare to challenge. Now, get to know Grady in his own words as he struggles to keep his club and his personal life from falling apart before his very eyes.

 

Rev will be released on May 8th


Synopsis:

 

Everyone belongs somewhere. Even the
misfits.

 

With the looming threat from the
Mancuso Crime Family, the Forsaken Motorcycle Club is preparing for a war that
could destroy them. Grady, the club’s Sergeant-at-Arms, knows that love makes
you weak, and he has zero interest in adding to his liabilities– especially
now. He’s already got his teenage daughter who keeps him on his toes and a beef
within the club that could fracture his relationship with a fellow brother for
good.

For Holly
Mercer, her life is finally getting on track and the last thing she wants is
trouble from her hometown’s resident outlaws. Keeping her nose clean is easier
said than done, when suddenly she finds herself embroiled in club business.
Holly might like the idea of being with a real-life bad boy, but even being in
the same room with tough-as-nails Grady flusters her.

 

Ride

 

Death comes
in Armani. Salvation comes in leather.
Principessa to the Mancuso crime family, Alexandra knows a thing or two about
living outside the bounds of the law. Suffocated by the future her father has
laid out for her, she makes a choice she can’t take back, changing the entire
trajectory of her life.Thrust into the dark and dangerous world of the Forsaken Motorcycle Club for
her own protection, Alex finds herself faced with the last thing she needs
right now: the man of her dreams. He’s sex in leather, the devil incarnate, and
one hell of a kisser. But he’s also off-limits. Ryan Stone can be her friend,
but he’s forbidden to be her lover.Third-generation Forsaken, Ryan knows nothing other than life on two wheels,
and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He enjoys the many privileges that come
with the patch, and the only laws he recognizes are the ones set-forth by his
club. That is, until who he wants more than anything isn’t allowed on the back
of his bike —or in his bed. Balancing his desire for her body, and need to keep
her safe, Ryan tries to keep Alex at a distance. Finally having made a choice
for herself, she’s done hearing the word “no” and will push boundaries even
Ryan himself doesn’t dare cross.Love is never more tempting than when it’s forbidden.

THRASH

 

Loneliness
suffocates the heart. Acceptance breaks down walls.
As a Lost Girl to the Forsaken Motorcycle Club, Nicole Whelan knows how to
party. She’s not cut-out for relationships and her life is way too complicated
for anything more than casual encounters. But one night when she falls into
Duke’s bed at the clubhouse, he sees something in her that he can’t let go
of—no matter how many times she tries to run.Having been left to raise her teenage brother, Jeremy, she’s already got her
hands full and isn’t looking for anymore complications. But Duke’s just watched
his best friend fall for the only girl he couldn’t have, and then almost lose
her so shortly after, shaking him to his core. Faced with his own loneliness,
he’s more determined than ever to break down Nic’s walls and show her that he
can be good for her; but he’s got a bad track record and she’s got a bad
temper. Changing his ways isn’t easy when he’s not sure what he’s even changing
for.The violence and turmoil are at an all-time high, and Forsaken is in a
vulnerable place when a twist of fate breathes new life into the club. It’s a
much-needed beacon of hope for the embattled biker family, even if everyone’s
not exactly on board. With Duke and Nic’s relationship already on shaky ground,
and something even more important at stake, the Forsaken Motorcycle Club will
fight like hell to keep their family together and whole.Love is never more precious than when it’s new.

 

As a child, JC was fascinated by things that went bump in
the night. As they say, some things never change. Now, as an adult, she divides
her time between the sexy law men, mythical creatures, and kick-ass heroines
that live inside her head and pursuing her bachelor’s degree in English. JC is
a San Francisco Bay Area native, but has also called both Texas and Louisiana
home. These days she rocks her flip flops year round in Northern California and
can’t imagine a climate more beautiful.
JC writes adult, new adult, and young adult fiction. She dabbles in many
different genres including science fiction, horror, chick lit, and murder
mysteries, yet she is most enthralled by supernatural stories– and everything
has at least a splash of romance.

 

 
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Dom Wars Round Two By Lucian Bane Review

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Synopsis

Lucian Bane and Tara Reese have made it to round two in DOM WARS. The challenges now revolve around trust and while Tara’s inhibitions in the world of BDSM are crushed by his passion, her deep rooted fears become the real obstacle he must dominate.
Review
OMGEEEEE!  Lucian and Tara are back and they are still up to all kinds of craziness!  I cannot believe how much I am loving this series.  I feel like it is my guilty pleasure.  It is just so cray.  The first book was really hilarious and I laughed hysterically through most of it.  Round Two is funny too, but I really felt like I got to know the characters backgrounds and personalities better.  Lucian…ohhh Lucian.  You are just so damn sexy.  I cannot get enough of him.  He is just the right combination of Dom and Gentleman and lord…I need aftercare.  Lots and lots of aftercare.  Whew.
Tara is just as neurotic and wackadoodle as ever but you cannot help but love her silly ass.  Now, Lets discuss the sexy time in this book.  Dear Lord Sweet Baby Jesus!  It was so hot.  Just so damn SMOKING HOT!  So taboo..it even made me blush.  Oh, I loved it!
Damn, Author Lucian Bane did it again!  He proved me wrong with the first Dom Wars and Round Two was even better.  I kind of hate myself for how much I like this insane series.  Oh well, when is the next?!
Amie
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Dom Wars-Round One by Lucian Bane Review

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Synopsis

Lucian Bane’s inner Dom is out of control and hungry for things he can’t name. When he signs up for Dom Wars, he meets Tara who is naive to the BDSM world. Her reckless dominance and puritan heart fascinate him. But when he discovers the pain in her past, it unleashes his true Dom within.

Review

I am not going to lie.  I went into this review negatively and with a lot of preconceived notions about this book.  First, I took a look at the cover and was like, meh.  Its just OK.  I wasn’t crazy about it.  Then I saw the author.  Lucian Bane.  Ugh.  Another man claiming to be a Dom and writing a book about it.  It seems like everyone in the world has hopped on this money train lately and left the station.  The third thing was the synopsis.  It sure as hell isn’t a lot to go on.  At just four sentences long, how am I supposed to know what this book is about?  I love when a book surprises the hell out of me and proves me wrong.  So, Dom Wars was pretty much like “EFF YOU, Amie, EFF YOU”!

Dom Wars was everything I didn’t expect; comical, romantic, and sexy!  I truly expected a dark book with an abusive Dom and submissive woman.  What I got, was a charming lovable Dom and the most un-submissive sub EVER.

Lucian and Tara have entered Dom Wars, a competition to find the best dom.  This competition is stiff  (haha, you love how I did that, right?) and the stakes are high ,as Lucian and Tara both need the grand prize money in a bad way.  Tara and Lucian antics are down right hysterical through most of this book.  I found myself laughing out loud at some of Tara’s un-sub like behavior, and Lucian’s response.

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When they weren’t making me laugh, they were capturing my heart with their troubled past and sympathetic love for each other.  I really did enjoy this book.  My only other gripe is that is was sooo short and their is a bit of a cliffy at the end.  I cannot wait until the next one!

Amie

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Finding My Way by Heidi McLaughlin Excerpt Blitz

 

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Today is the excerpt blitz for the upcoming book FINDING MY WAY by Heidi McLaughlin. The book will be released April 14th and is currently up for pre-order.

FINDING MY WAY Excerpt Blitz

“Liam?”

I turn at the sound of my grandmother calling my name. She beams at me when I step toward her with an out stretched hand.

“I want to you meet a friend of mine,” she says. “Liam this is Tess and her son Harrison James. Tess is the personal assistant to my casting agent.” We spent a day going over all the jobs in the industry. There are so many that I got lost and like a true grandma, she made a list for me so I wouldn’t forget. “Harrison plays the drums at a club called Metro. They have open mic nights if you’re interested in talking to him about it,” she whispers. I nod, acknowledging what she’s telling me.

I step forward and shake both their hands. “It’s nice to meet you both,” I say.
“You too, Liam, your grandmother has told me so much about you. She’s very happy you’ve decided to stay with her.” I look at my grandma who is smiling from ear to ear.

She pats my arm. “Why don’t you take Harrison out back and show him around?”

“Okay, grandma.” I kiss her on the cheek and signal toward the patio door. Harrison follows, stepping out into the early evening sun. I walk until I’m at the back, where there is a table set up.

“Sorry about my grandmother in there. I think she’s trying to make up for all the years we’ve missed.” I sit down and lean my chair up against the tree.

“It’s okay. I was pretty much forced to come here tonight.” I inspect Harrison. He’s a bit taller than I am and far skinnier. He has a few tattoos on his arms, making wonder if they’re a necessity in the music industry. I quickly look down at my arms, curious as to what they’d look like with inked etched on them. One thing is for certain, my parents would flip and that thought alone makes me want one.

“Because of me?” I ask already knowing the answer but needing the confirmation.

He nods. “Yeah,” he says without making eye contact. “My mom is close to your grandmother so they plotted and here I am.”

“I’m sorry. If you want to leave, I can make up some excuse.” I know what it feels like to be put in awkward situations. My dad has done it to me many times, which only spurred me to withdraw from him more and more.

Harrison shakes his head slightly. “I’m cool.” He looks down at the ground or his feet. It’s not like I want to stare, but I’m trying to figure him out. He runs his hand over his beanie, moving it back and forth before leaving it where it originally was.

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BOOK INFORMATION:
FINDING MY WAY by McLaughlin
April 14th, 2014
The Beaumont Series, #4
New Adult Contemporary Romance

BOOK SUMMARY:

Liam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him. Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands.

Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be. He’s successful, smart and in demand by record companies and his adoring fans. Music is his passion, his love, but something’s missing. His nights are lonely and he longs for the girl he left behind. Seeing her in every face in the crowd haunts him with the knowledge that she hates him. Going home has never been an option until now.

Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page and follow the highs and lows of the Quarterback turned Rockstar as he finds a way back to Beaumont in this prequel to Forever My Girl.

PRE-ORDER LINK

FINDING MY WAY (Beaumont Series #4)

 

PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE SERIES

FOREVER MY GIRL (The Beaumont Series #1)

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MY EVERYTHING (The Beaumont Series, #1.5)

MY UNEXPECTED FOREVER (The Beaumont Series, #2)


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AUTHOR BIO:
HeidiMcLaughlinHeidi is the author of USA Today, Digital Book World, Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestselling novel, Forever My Girl.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.

During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she’s writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.

AUTHOR LINKS:
Website: http://heidimclaughlin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiMcLaughlinAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeidiJoVT
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6568302.Heidi_McLaughlin

First Night by Lauren Blakely Release Day Launch and Giveaway

Today is the release day for Lauren Blakely’s FIRST NIGHT, the prequel novella in her first Erotic Romance series, The Seductive Nights Series! And…it’s FREE!!!

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FIRST NIGHT is the prequel novella in the Seductive Nights series. It’s available for free across retailers to give readers a taste of the night Julia and Clay meet and their sexy, sensual chemistry. Their story continues in the full-length novel NIGHT AFTER NIGHT releasing April 18th. FIRST NIGHT will also be included in the ebook of NIGHT AFTER NIGHT for readers who want to get the full storyline, from first meeting on through the novel, in one spot. See below for a note from Lauren Blakely about the series!

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About FIRST NIGHT:

An erotic novella from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…

It was only supposed to be one night…

When the sinfully handsome man walks into her bar in San Francisco, Julia Bell simply wants a break from the troubles that keep chasing her. That escape comes in the form of sexy, confident and commanding Clay Nichols, who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure. The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay never thought he’d return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can’t get her out of his system, and he needs more of her…He wants more than just the first night…

*This is a prequel novella to the erotic romance NIGHT AFTER NIGHT releasing April 18th.*

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A Note from Lauren:

“I am so excited to share my first erotic romance series with readers, and I want as many readers as possible to be introduced to the hotness of Clay Nichols!! You will need a spare set of panties, or two or three, if you read this book! That’s why I am offering the full-length novel, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, for pre-order at the special price of 99 cents. That’s right! You don’t have to wait for a sale. It is for the very short pre-order period only on Amazon and iBooks and for the first day of release on B&N on April 18th. I want to reward loyal readers with the lowest possible price and to give as many people as possible the chance to read. If you have already pre-ordered on Apple iBooks, you will automatically receive it for 99 cents! I will share the links as soon as the pre-order on Amazon goes live. The price will go to 2.99 on release day. NIGHT AFTER NIGHT will be followed by the second full-length novel, AFTER THIS NIGHT, on May 12th. That book is available for pre-order on iBooks for $2.99 and will go to $3.99 on release day. It will also be available for Amazon pre-order in mid-April for the same price.”

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Lauren Blakely Author PicAbout Lauren Blakely:

Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He’s Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.

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Nashville Trio by Jot Daniels Cover Reveal and Giveaway

 

Nashville Trio, A Music City Ménage 

by Joy Daniels

 
Description:



Music City, USA 


After years of hard work country music duo Sweet Talk is on the verge of success. Singer Ashley Ford swore off the romantic entanglements that cost her mother her musical career, but her playing has fallen flat. She needs a spark. 


Where inspirations strikes 


Co-singer Rob usually find his pleasure with men, but when Ashley runs back to the arms of her ex lover Ty, he realizes that he’s no longer content being only a friend. 


A tangled trio 


Pride kept Ty from pursing Ashley to Nashville. When Ashley returns to his bed, Ty vows not to give her up again, even if it means sharing her with a man he finds aggravating – and surprisingly attractive.


 

When secrets and ambition seem poised to destroy her chance to be a star, Ashley must decide if she’s willing to risk it all for a Nashville Trio.

 

 

 

 

Enter to Win – A Progressive Giveaway! 
 
For every 50 Adds to the Goodreads “To Read” Shelf, there will be a winner and a new prize level will be opened!
 
There will be 1 WINNER for each level below:

 

 

 

50 adds to Goodreads TBR OR a winner in the first 24 hours if 50 have been added at the time of the reveal – ARC of Nashville Trio 
 
• 100 adds to Goodreads TBR – ARC of Nashville Trio + ecopy of Revving Her Up 
 
• 150 adds to Goodreads TBR – ARC of Nashville Trio + ecopy of Revving Her Up + $10 iTunes giftcard 
 
• 200 adds to Goodreads TBR – ARC of Nashville Trio + ecopy of Revving Her Up + $10 iTunes giftcard + $10 Amazon giftcard 
 
• 250 adds to Goodreads TBR – ARC of Nashville Trio + ecopy of Revving Her Up +
$10 or $25 iTunes giftcard + $10 or $25 Amazon giftcard (they get to
choose one at $10 and one at $25 for a total of $35)
• 300 adds to Goodreads TBR – ARC of Nashville Trio + ecopy of Revving Her Up
+  $25 iTunes giftcard + $25 Amazon giftcard (total of $50)
 

 

 

 

 

 
About the Author:
 

 

I write erotic romance because I like to expose my characters completely – strengths, flaws and scars. My debut novella, Revving Her Up, was the first story in the Full Throttle series, which focuses on the bad boys – and girls – of stock car racing. It was a Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, and has been called “one heck of a sexy ride” (Sizzling Hot Books), and “a hell of a sexy read” (Read-Love-Blog). I am currently working on the next two stories in the series.

 

 

 

My newest novel, Nashville Trio, is a steamy MMF ménage novel about a country singer and the two very different men in her life. It comes out May 5, 2014.
New Adult romance is my new favorite passion. I love writing stories with angst and heart, heart-melting kisses, and happy endings. I’m currently working on two New Adults series. The first, Running Scared , is about a Boston University student and the bodyguard hired to protect her from herself. It will be out in August 2014. The second series is a trilogy (Scarred, Burned, and Marked) about three friends bound together by a terrible tragedy and the scars it left behind.
I’m originally from New York City, (and still a loyal Yankees fan!), but since moving south, I’ve developed passions for NASCAR and country music. Both feature in my recent stories. In addition to writing (and reading) I enjoy yoga, bellydancing, and growing veggies in the Washington, D.C. area with my scientist husband and two curious kids. I’m active in the Washington Romance Writers, and the Maryland Romance Writers, and have been a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) since 2009.
I love hearing from readers so stop by, and say Hi! at www.authorjoydaniels.com or friend/follow me on Goodreads, Facebook or Twitter. Come join me on Pinterest to see pics of hot kisses, sexy heroes, and images relating to current and future works-in-progress (WIPs).
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J Speaks by Emily Eck Review

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book 1.5 in L & J series by Emily Eck

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Synopsis

I know I’m a monster, but Elle made me feel like a man. If she knew what I did, about my life with MM, she’d never love me. So I lied. Well, I starfished, and in the end, it brought my world crashing down around me.

I can’t go back to being a monster, because that would mean existing without Elle. So I’ve made a plan. A plan that could kill me. It doesn’t matter though, because I’d rather be dead than live a life without Elle in it.

If I survive, will Elle forgive me?  If I tell her everything, will she see past the monster?  Will she see the man?

 Review

This is a short book, which is told from J’s POV. We learn a little bit more about how J got to where he is now, and the incidents that made him who he is today. We find out what happened in the MC that makes J owe them more then he has. “My debt to MM was one that would never be paid off.”

 

We also get to read about what J was thinking when he saw Elle for the first time, and how he watched her when she comes to the club. J was convinced that a monster like him didn’t deserve someone like Elle, and that he could never be with her and cause her harm. But it was like they had a magnetic pull and he just couldn’t stay away. “My Elle shined, and brought the only bit of light to my dark and empty existence.”

 

We read about the guilt that he has for bringing her into his world, the one where he is a monster and has no way out of. The one where he isn’t good enough for someone like Elle, the world where he promised she would be because he would never hurt her. You can feel the guilt that J has for what happens to Elle, you feel the love that he has for her and how much he struggles to continue after he failed to do the one thing he said he wouldn’t. “I told her I’d never hurt her. What a f*king lie that turned out to be! I never meant to hurt her.”

 

You get to read about the aftermath of shooting and see how J is coping with what he has done and what he has lost. J seems to go into a pit of despair and the only thing he wants is Elle back, and he is willing to do whatever it takes for that to happen. Even if it meant his demise. He wants her to be safe. He loves her and would do whatever it takes to have her in his life again, if that’s possible. “Please, Elle, don’t make me go back to the emptiness.”

 

The book ends in preparation for the next book that I can’t wait to read. I want to find out how Elle and J’s story ends, I want them to both get the HEA that they deserve. Well done Emily Eck on another great read.

~stacey

Steel and Ice by Emily Eck Blog Tour and Giveaway

Title: Steel & Ice
Author: Emily Eck
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: January 26, 2014

Elle isn’t looking for love. Hardened by years on the streets, she’s learned to take care of herself by covering her heart with ice and keeping men at arm’s length. She’s not weak and she doesn’t need to be saved. But she wouldn’t mind getting laid a little more often.

J’s covered his heart with steel. He owe’s his life to an MC that is not what it seems. Since he knows his priority must be to the club’s demands, no matter how illegal, he decided a long time ago that love didn’t fit anywhere in his life.

A not so chance, but definitely hot encounter on a crowded dance floor should be enough for J, but he can’t seem to stay away from Elle. As she begins to melt his steel, and he manages to chip away her ice, his forced loyalty to the MC threatens to tear them apart. When the risk becomes greater than J expected, will love be enough to keep Elle from freezing her heart to him?

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Emily is a Midwestern Gal, but could be anywhere as you read this. She gypsy’s the country, as well as south of the border. Adventure feeds her soul, and offers great writing material. She loves kids and working with teens, but can only handle caring for four-legged furry friends. A crazy dog and laid back cat have trained her to be their partner in life. Vices include Swedish Fish, ignoring chores in favor of reading, and caring too much for the people in her life. She chose to write this bio in third person as she is an Aries, and found writing in first person ended up with her writing an excessively long life story. Aries like to talk about themselves. It is something Emily is working on being more mindful of.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emily-Eck/1448076818747715

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Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Emily-Eck/e/B00I3JOLFA/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

 

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Steel & Ice by Emily Eck Review

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Synopsis

Elle isn’t looking for love. Hardened by years on the streets, she’s learned to take care of herself by covering her heart with ice and keeping men at arm’s length. She’s not weak and she doesn’t need to be saved. But she wouldn’t mind getting laid a little more often.

J’s covered his heart with steel. He owe’s his life to an MC that is not what it seems. Since he knows his priority must be to the club’s demands, no matter how illegal, he decided a long time ago that love didn’t fit anywhere in his life.

A not so chance, but definitely hot encounter on a crowded dance floor should be enough for J, but he can’t seem to stay away from Elle. As she begins to melt his steel, and he manages to chip away her ice, his forced loyalty to the MC threatens to tear them apart. When the risk becomes greater than J expected, will love be enough to keep Elle from freezing her heart to him?

Review

Where to start, I went into this book expecting it to be something that it wasn’t. I thought it was going to be a mc book, quite gritty and raw. What I got was sooo much more. This book follows Elle and J as they try and navigate through life the best way they know and can.

 

Elle likes to put up barriers and has many different faces that she shows depending on the situation that she is in. Elle is a great female lead, she may be closed off but she is loyal without fault, she loves the people that are in her life and she will do anything for them. Throughout the book we learn the many layers to her, she seems to become a totally different person with J’s help.

 

J has the whole mysterious bad boy persona, but like Elle only shows people what he wants them to see, the only person that he seems to let through his barrier is Elle and he doesn’t seem sure as to why that is. We get to see the closed off J, who has to leave and “do business” and then we see the soft side of J that makes him really lovable. “I know it does. I told you I would never hurt you and I meant it. I feel like I’ve waited my whole life for you, and I didn’t even know I was waiting. Since I saw you in Checks that first night, you’ve had me. I’m yours. You can break me, Elle.”

 

Throughout the book, we learn more about who both Elle and J are, we learn about their pasts and what they want from their futures. We watch them grow, together and independently. We see them open up to each other and let their feelings out. “When im with you, my heart is bare, raw, open. It wouldn’t take much for you to rip it out if you chose.”

 

There are many other characters in this book, that shouldn’t be overlooked. We have the best friends Chris and Aaron, they are loyal to Elle and you can feel how much they all love each other. Chris and Aaron had me laughing at many point with the funny banter they have amongst them all and the three way phone calls they share, to help Elle calm down. We also have a few others like Larry, Jesse and Jose who Elle works with and are also friends to her, but they don’t know the real Elle as she likes to say.

 

Elle volunteers at a teen program, here she seems to give advice and become somewhat of a confidant and friend to the teens there. She helps a couple of the girls to make sure they are safe and she tries to help a few of the boys there. She soon find that there is problems with one the kids at the program and doesn’t know what to do about it.

 

One text changes everything for her, she goes to help and things go wrong. The ending to this book, was so unexpected and totally shocked me, although it probably shouldn’t have. Elle would do anything to protect someone she cared about. Well done Emily Eck on a fantastic read. Come on book 2.

Stacey

 

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