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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY ~ NIGHT MOVES (G-MAN, #3) by ANDREA SMITH

November 29, 2013

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SYNOPSIS

There’s a new Alpha in town… and he’s a Brit!

Darcy Nicole Sheridan, is 22 years-old, beautiful, single, spirited, sexy and – spoiled. She knows that about herself. Raised by wealthy (and doting) parents as an only child, Darcy pretty much coasts through life until her heart was inexplicably broken by her boyfriend, Darin.

To ease the pain, Darcy flies to Belize over the holidays fully intending to wallow in self-pity and distance herself from her ex. Her pity party is short-lived however, after observing a very handsome, very intriguing man on the beach. Darcy becomes the focus of the smokin’ hot, wealthy and somewhat mysterious ‘E.J.’

Soon she finds herself entangled with an alpha like no other… Her world is rocked by a series of events that will forever change the course of her life, showing her what love is all about; and forcing her to come to terms with hidden sexual pleasures only one man could fulfill…

This book is intended for mature audiences.

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REVIEWED BY CATHY

In Night Moves, we have the story about a spoiled girl named Lindsey, an only child who always gets her way. She meets her match when she catches her boyfriend cheating on and heads off to Belize for a holiday. There she meets Easton, a totally hot and controlling Alpha male who just beds them and leaves them. Easton has his own issues with women, because he was never shown love from his mother and he was betrayed by an ex. He transfers all of this “baggage” to all of his hook ups. He manipulates Lindsay to work with him, and at the same time, she sleeps with him because they have a connection they both can’t avoid. But can he let go of his past and admit he loves her?

“I’ve a tendency to try and lead when slow-dancing,” I warned him. His lips twitched, and amusement glimmered darkly in his eyes.
“You have no worries there; I don’t intend to allow that,” he responded softly. “You’ll learn to follow, I promise.”

This book hooked me in and I want to know more about these characters! I like Ms. Smith’s witty writing style; the book is well written, even though we have heard parts of this storyline before. But I loved the characters, and the sex was HOT with the sexy Alpha in the mix! I felt the story got a little rushed toward the end, but overall Night Moves is a good, very sexy and entertaining read.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Andrea Smith is an Ohio native, currently residing in southern Ohio. Ms. Smith is the mother of two grown sons; grandmother of four. The ‘Baby Series’ trilogy is Ms. Smith’s first self-published work. Having previously been employed as an executive for a global corporation, Ms. Smith decided to leave the corporate world and pursue her life-long dream of writing fiction.

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BOOK REVIEW, EXCERPT and GIVEAWAY: STORM (STORM MC #1) by NINA LEVINE

November 28, 2013

Release Date: 26th November 2013

Synopsis

Life can be a bitch but love can get you through any storm.

Madison Cole’s family is the Storm Motorcycle Club. Her father is the President and her brother is the VP. She grew up surrounded by bikers, crime and violence. Two years ago she walked away from her family and the world they live in. Her soul was shattered, her heart was broken and she had an addiction she couldn’t shake. She picked up the pieces and put herself back together. Now her family wants her back. The club is being threatened and they send a club member to return her home to safety; the one person that could destroy everything she has worked so hard to build.

Jason Reilly has sacrificed a lot for the motorcycle club he calls family. Two years ago he made the biggest sacrifice of all; he gave up the woman he loved for them. Now he is being sent to bring her back and he is conflicted. He thought he was over her but discovers their connection is as strong as ever. Their love was all-consuming, passionate and fiery. It was also their undoing and he doesn’t know if either of them is strong enough to battle the demons that ripped them apart, to find love again. 

Madison and Jason are brought back together by a force out of their control; one that pushes them to a breaking point. Can they overcome their past and discover a love worth fighting for or will the harsh reality of their world finally and completely break them both?


REVIEWED BY ELLEN:
If you love fast-paced, sex-fueled, tattooed biker books, Storm is for you! We meet Madison, the daughter of the MC President, who has tried to break away from club life after having her heart broken by Jason aka “J” several years before. A series of violent events have led J back to Madison in an effort to keep her safe and bring her back into the Club. Of course, Madison fights his efforts but their chemistry is undeniable and J will do anything to try to make her understand why he walked away. This book is filled with loads of graphic, hot sex scenes and lots of action. I would have loved a little more background on J and Madison’s relationship but overall, Storm is a good, fast-paced debut novel from Nina Levine and I look forward to reading more of the Storm MC stories!

(ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review)



Excerpt

I grabbed my
purse and headed outside to go and buy lunch. 
J was on the phone, but saw me come outside and signalled for me to
wait.
“I’m going to
buy lunch, J.  And I only get an hour so
I don’t have time to wait for you,” I said, tersely.  He kept talking and scowled at me.  I turned and started to walk away from him,
towards the cafe where I always bought lunch.
I could hear
him muttering something into the phone and then he must have ended his call
because he went silent.  Then, he barked,
“Madison!”
The last thing
I wanted to do was stop for him, but there was something in his tone; a ‘don’t
fuck with me’ command.  So I stopped, and
turned around to look at him.  Oh,
my.  He was shitty. 
He stalked to
where I was and got in my face.  “Why the
fuck do you have to be so difficult about this?” He was fuming.
Well, I could
see him, and raise him in his anger. 
“Maybe it has something to do with the way Scott has gone about
this.  And the fact that he sent you!”
He
flinched.  It was only for a second, and
most people wouldn’t have even noticed it. 
But I knew J, and I saw it.  It
surprised the fuck out of me.  “Well
then, it looks like we’ve got some shit to sort out, babe, because I’m not
going anywhere.”
“I don’t want
to sort shit out with you.  That ship
sailed two fucking years ago, J,” I spat.
He gripped my
arm, pulling me closer, “No, it fucking didn’t,” he growled, eyes blazing, “And
you can’t deny there’s still something here. 
I feel it and I know you feel it too.”
I laughed.  No, actually, I cackled.  “You wanna fuck, J?  I can feel that, and, yeah, if you wanna go there, I’m all for it.  But don’t mistake my desire for your cock for
anything else.”





About the Author

Nina Levine is an Aussie writer who writes stories about hot, alpha men and the tough, independent women they love. You won’t find any whiny, spineless women in Nina’s books and you certainly won’t find weak men. 

A warning though, you will find hot, dirty sex, lots of swearing, occasional violent encounters and men and women who live fast and love hard.

Nina’s debut book Storm will be releasing in November 2013. It is based around the Storm Motorcycle Club and is the first book in an MC series.

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: REMY by KATY EVANS

November 26, 2013

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Today we are thrilled to bring you our review of REMY by Katy Evans along with a fantastic giveaway!

Book Title: Remy
Author: Katy Evans
Date of Publication: November 26, 2013
Publisher: Gallery Books
Blog Tour Hosted by: The SUBClub Books

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Synopsis

Underground fighter Remington Tate is a mystery, even to himself. His mind is dark and light, complex and enlightening. At times his actions and moods are carefully measured, and at others, they spin out of control.

Through it all, there’s been one constant: wanting, needing, loving, and protecting Brooke Dumas. This is his story; from the first moment he laid eyes on her and knew, without a doubt, she would be the realest thing he’s ever had to fight for.

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Reviewed by Ellen:

Katy Evans has written an intensely sexy book which perfectly ends Brooke and Remy’s roller coaster ride that began in Real. Katy’s intimate portrayal of Remy’s innermost thoughts and feelings is always fascinating, and at times heartbreaking, as the reader witnesses his constant struggle to love, be loved and simply live in the world.

Remy is not a standalone book by any means and I recommend you read Real and Mine first. Katy has created an unforgettable character in Remington Tate and her books have resonated with legions of fans, myself included. I absolutely loved reading Remy’s POV and devoured this book almost in one sitting. Remy is almost painfully flawed as a human being but is also desperate find love and some kind of balance in his life. His struggles are, for me, the crux of this story. I loved him through all his highs and lows and hoped he would get his HEA!

You know you are getting loads of steamy sex if you have read Real and Mine. And Katy Evans really delivers on the hot and VERY primal sex scenes in Remy. Whew! It is Remy’s POV, after all. Remy and Brooke’s scenes together are totally hot. And very, very satisfying.

I absolutely loved the conclusion to Remy and Brooke’s story, but I was a little sad to reach the end of this book! Like all of Katy’s fervent fans, l feel very connected to Remy and Brooke and hope that we hear a little more from them in the next two books, Ripped and Raw. I give Remy 5 swoony stars!!

(ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review)

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Hey! I’m Katy Evans and I love family, books, life, and love. I’m married with two children and three dogs and spend my time baking, walking, writing, reading, and taking care of my family. Thank you for spending your time with me and picking up my story. I hope you had an amazing time with it, like I did. If you’d like to know more about books in progress, look me up on the Internet, I’d love to hear from you!

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: KNIGHTS’ SINNER (THE MC SINNERS #3) by BELLA JEWEL

November 20, 2013

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Title: Knights’ Sinner (The MC Sinners #3)
Author: Bella Jewel
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Genre: Biker Erotica
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets
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SYNOPSIS:

Jackson is always considered the ‘softie’. He’s the first to help people out when they’re in need. He’s President of the Hell’s Knights and is tired of being treated like a pushover. He wants to show the world how much of a sinner he can be.
Serenity has a dark past. Secrets haunt her and she has no way of escaping them. Hogan is the only family she knows and life with him is brutal. And it’s about to get worse.
He sends her on a mission.
On a mission to destroy the Hell’s Knights and the Heaven’s Sinners.
Can she pretend with a club she doesn’t know?
Or will she betray Hogan?

OUR REVIEW

Cathy: I really liked this story about Jackson and Serenity! I felt sympathy for Serenity because of the situation she was forced into by Hogan, at the same time I was mad at her for doing what she was to the MC. I really loved Jackson. He’s kind and helpful underneath the rough exterior. He really wants to help Serenity sort her shit out. It doesn’t
hurt that that he is hot as hell and the sex is great. Knights’ Sinner is a great, quick read.

Ellen: Once again, Bella delivers a super-hot, sexy story with characters you can sympathize with. I loved Serenity and the chemistry between Jackson and her is amazing. There are some super-steamy scenes between them, I loved Jackson because he is a little older and really knows what he wants. The age difference between Jackson and Serenity keeps things interesting. The story has just enough tension and drama to keep this a page-turner, there is some violence but the sex is HOT HOT HOT. And although I am sad that this is the last book in this series, Muff will be getting a novella! I can only hope it will be as hot as the MC Sinners’ books!

EXCERPT

“Whoa, what are you doin’?” he asks.
“I can’t be here, I can’t do this. I’m sorry. I should leave,” I ramble.
I rush past him and down the stairs. He follows; I can hear his heavy footsteps behind me. He reaches out just as I hit the bottom step, gripping my arm. I yelp loudly, spinning around and shoving at his chest so hard he stumbles backwards. His eyes widen and he quickly lets me go, throwing his hands up.
“Don’t touch me!” I scream.
His eyes are full of concern, and he gently shakes his head. “I’m sorry,” he says slowly. “I didn’t mean to scare you. I wouldn’t hurt you, I swear it. Don’t go runnin’ out in the middle of the night. It’s dangerous out there.”
“Please,” I say, my voice trembling. “I can’t be here. I appreciate your hospitality, but I can’t stay.”
“So you go runnin’ out onto the streets in the middle of the night? You know how dangerous that is?”
“I have no other choice, I can’t stay. I can’t…”
“Hey,” he says, stepping closer, his green eyes searching my face. “Ain’t no one gonna hurt you here. I swear it. Come on, darlin’…just go back and get some sleep. Sort yourself out. Then you can leave if you want.”
Darlin’.
Why does he have to be so sweet? Why can’t he be vulgar, and rude, and awful…that would make this so much easier.

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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 will be released in August 2013.

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: RUMOR HAS IT (ANIMAL MAGNETISM SERIES) by JILL SHALVIS

November 8, 2013

Jill Shalvis is back with her latest contemporary romance set in small town Sunshine, Idaho!

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RUMOR HAS IT
Berkley Sensation Mass Market
978-0-425-25582-7
Release Date: November 5, 2013

He’ll help unleash the new woman in her…

Special Ops soldier Griffin Reid doesn’t exactly have happy memories of growing up in Sunshine, Idaho. He’s only come back to recover from a war injury, and while he refuses to admit he’s in a weakened state, he finds comfort in the last person he’d expect.

Kate Evans teaches fourth grade science in Sunshine, the place she’s always called home. Dreaming of graduate school and a happily-ever-after, she’s desperate to break out of the monotony of Sunshine. Luckily, a certain sexy man has just come back into her life.

My Review

I absolutely fell in love with Kate and Griffin! Kate is the sweet, reliable teacher who’s put her dreams of attending graduate school on hold to take care of her family in the small town of Sunshine. Griff is the sexy soldier, with a few scars inside and out, who returns to his hometown.

This book is very funny and sexy with a fabulous supporting cast of characters. Rumor Has It is the perfect read when you want a hot tortured hero and a sweet but sexy and relatable heroine who are looking for their HEA. This is my first Jill Shalvis book and I absolutely devoured it. I can’t read to read more of the Animal Magnetism series! A perfect feel-good book with just the right amount of steam and romance.

The publisher has kindly agreed to give away a print copy of Rumor Has It to one lucky reader!

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JAGGED by KRISTEN ASHLEY RELEASE DAY EVENT

November 5, 2013

We love Kristen Ashley and are thrilled to share an excerpt from JAGGED (COLORADO MOUNTAIN #5) as well as a fantastic giveaway! Our review will be up soon for JAGGED, which was a 6-star read!!

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Author Bio:

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Kristen Ashley grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, and has lived in Denver, Colorado, and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.

Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multigenerational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland, and Kristen grew up listening to the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon, and Whitesnake.

Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music and love was a good way to grow up.

And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.

EXCERPT:

When I saw who was outside, my mouth dropped open.
Luckily, the doorbell buzzing stopped.
Unluckily, the last person on earth I wanted to see was standing outside my door.
“Jesus, you don’t have a peephole?” Ham growled, looking incensed and Graham Reece looking, or worse, being incensed was a very bad thing. I’d learned that five months ago.
I didn’t have it in me to concern myself with Ham being incensed. I was more concerned with him being there at all.
To express this, I asked, “What the hell?”
“Open the fuckin’ door, Zara.”
I stared a beat, then pulled myself together.
This was not happening.
We were done.
I pushed the door closed.
The problem with this was it didn’t work, seeing as the toe of Ham’s boot was wedged between it and the jamb.
“Open the door, Zara,” he repeated.
“We’re done,” I told him through the gap in the door. “Move your foot.”
“Open the door.”
“We’re done, Ham,” I snapped.
“Right, then move back.”
“What?”
He didn’t repeat his order. He moved his foot but only so he could rear back and plant his shoulder in the door.
The chain popped right open, as did the door, and I went flying.
I righted myself as Ham, now in my apartment, slammed the door.
“You’re payin’ for that!” I yelled.
His eyes were beyond me, examining my new space as his mouth moved.
“Not a problem. I’ll reimburse what they take out of your security deposit when we move you out of this dump.”
I didn’t know what he meant and I also didn’t care.
I switched subjects.
“How did you get here so fast?” I asked, and his eyes finally came to me.
“I hope to Christ you didn’t miss local gossip because you’re spendin’ your days at Deluxe Home Store and your nights at some titty bar.”
“I’m not working at a titty bar, Ham, so you can stop concerning yourself with me and move on”—I paused—“again.” I bit off the last word then what he said penetrated and I asked, “What gossip?”
“Managing The Dog, Zara, have been for a week. I live in Gnaw Bone.”
I felt my eyes get huge as my stomach clenched.
“You’re managing The Dog?” I whispered, aghast.
“Yeah. And you just got a new job. You start after you work out your notice at Deluxe,” he returned.
“What?” This also came out quiet and horrified.
“You’re waitressin’ for me. Shit hours but, if I remember correctly and since the view hasn’t changed except to get better, with your face, tits, and ass, great tips. In the meantime, we’re movin’ you out of this shithole and, you don’t got a girl who can take you on, you’re bunkin’ with me.”
Bunking with him?
Was he high?
“I am not moving in with you,” I declared.

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TEASER FROM MINE (Real #2) by KATY EVANS!!

October 25, 2013

TEASER FROM MINE (Real #2) by KATY EVANS!!

We count Katy Evans among our very favorite authors (and people) and couldn’t be happier for the success of the REAL series and REMINGTON “RIPTIDE” TATE! And we are thrilled to share a HOT teaser from MINE (REAL #2), releasing on November 5th!! Enjoy!!

 

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In REAL, bad-boy underground fighter Remy “Riptide” Tate hires the beautiful, intelligent Brooke Dumas to be his beautiful young sports rehab specialist, sparking an attraction that both find impossible to resist.

The events of MINE are set several months after REAL. Just when Remy needs Brooke the most, she makes a startling discovery that forces her away from the ringside. Now with distance and darkness between them, the only thing left is for Brooke to fight for the love of the one she needs most.

He’s mine, and I’m his. Our love is all-consuming, powerful,
imperfect, and real…

 

EXCERPT FROM MINE:

When he finally fills the threshold with those magnificently broad shoulders and that beautiful eight-pack, rivulets of water still slide from his hair, down his throat, to his chest and down to the towel draped around those narrow hips. My breath goes. I can see he’s run a towel over his head and his dark hair is standing up and spiked, those blue eyes shining greedily as he makes sure I’m on the bed as he left me. Suddenly all the love and painful jealousy I feel rushes through my bloodstream like lightning.

He steps in without removing his gaze from me, and I pull open my towel to watch his face harden and his eyes flash as he takes me in, completely naked.

He reaches for his towel and strips it away, and my airway constricts when I see his large erection bobbing heavily as he comes to bed and uses another towel to gently dry my wet hair.

“I’m rubbing you down with oils first,” I warn in a breathless whisper as he finishes.

Smiling devilishly, he tosses the towel aside, grabs the arnica oil I was reaching for, and tosses it onto the carpet to join it, then he brushes my wet hair back, his eyes weighted as he cups the back of my head and lowers his head to mine. “Rub my tongue with yours.”

He parts his mouth on mine, and our breaths mingle, and a delicious shiver runs through me as his lips pull me apart and our tongues flick out.

“Your lip,” I breathe, so he’s careful.

He playfully nips me and brushes my tongue with his again, rubbing a little harder and driving me insane. “Your lip,” I moan, squirming needily beneath him.

He draws back. Then, torturously slow, he caresses the backs of my legs, awakening a thousand and one tingles.

“Remington, your lip . . .” I protest when I see the cut bleeding again, and I reach out to catch a drop of blood with my finger.

“Shh . . .” His tongue flashes out, and he licks and sucks my finger, then he lets go and watches me with those violently tender blue eyes as he trails his fingers up the backs of my legs to stroke my buttocks.

My breasts rise and fall as he runs his fingers up my legs, then he possessively cups my ass. “Are you turned on by this?” he asks.

“Yes.”

He slides his hands to the backs of my knees, down my calves, then slowly back up until I’m dissolving into my bones and dying.

“How turned on are you?” he asks softly, settling a kiss on my stomach.

“I have to put something on that lip again,” I breathe. A thousand flames lick my body as I sit up and reach with trembling hands for my salve and manage to press some to his cut.

He presses a kiss to my fingertip, and I close my eyes as a bolt of pleasure arrows through me. “Remy . . .” I say, melting.

“Lie back down,” he tells me. Dizzy with anticipation, I do as I’m told.

“Don’t kiss me, Remington,” I warn.

He whispers roughly, “Fix me up later.”

A shudder courses through me as he caresses my sex, briefly opening my lips with his thumb while, at the same time, he ducks to slide his tongue across the tip of one nipple.

I buck a little, mewing, and he laughs softly as he licks my other nipple, tonguing it, playing with it, before covering it with his hot, wet mouth and sucking.

He runs his hands up my body, growling, “God, Brooke. You knot me up and tear me open. You’re getting me in you now.”

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: CAGE (CORPS SECURITY #2) by HARPER SLOAN

October 16, 2013

 

 
 
We are thrilled to welcome Harper Sloan and CAGE (CORPS SECURITY #2) which released on September 8, 2013. Check out the sexy teasers and Rafflecopter giveaway!  
Synopsis:
“Alpha heroes you’ll want to kidnap
and keep, heroines to root for, and sizzling love scenes with emotional
punch.” Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author
Greg Cage was born to protect. While
growing up, he was his mother and sister’s shield against the world… until he
failed. For the last decade, he has carried that guilt and need for vengeance
around… until it was stripped from him. Now, with his best friend getting
married and no longer needing his protection, he is even more lost, completely
adrift, and desperate for some control. All he has ever known was how to
protect: his family, his friends, and his country. Can he go against everything
he has ever known, and give up that control?
Melissa Larson will never let anyone hold
the reins in her life. She has been the rock in her family for more years than
she can remember, and the fight to keep them together is her main priority
right now. She has always been fiercely independent and proud. The last thing
she will ever do is ask for someone else’s help. But when that choice is out of
her control, forcing her to rely on others to save her and her family, and pick
up the pieces that are left, will she be able to let someone else be her
strength?
The second Greg locks eyes with Meli, he
knows that she is someone he needs. Someone he craves. Meli knew the second she
met Greg that he would be nothing but trouble and heartache. Her life takes an
unexpected turn, and that bitch Fate is back to wreak more havoc on another
member of the Corps family.
All hell breaks loose, leaving Greg no
choice but to call in a favor. He hooks back up with his old friend Braxxon
Breaker from the Breakneck MC. Together, they make sure that nothing threatens
anyone Greg loves again.
CAGE is a complete story with a HEA.
MY REVIEW:

Cage is a quick, sexy, hot, fast-paced, you-can’t-put-it-down book in the Corps Security series. I absolutely loved this book and feel the author has really improved her writing style since the first book.

Let’s start with Greg Cage. Lord this man is HOT. He is super-protective, loyal and knows pretty much right away that Melissa is very different from any of the women he has been involved with (and there are plenty!) He is used to being pursued, not being the pursuer.

“My body wants her; that is no secret, but level of want is borderline craving. I need her. Needing someone is not something I am used to. No, I am used to being needed…something this woman clearly doesn’t want.”

Cage and Melissa connect on a deeper level than just the hot sex but Melissa is a tough character. She is used to being the strong one in her family, and they rely on for everything. She is very wary of men and relationships. Will she let her guard down and let Cage in? I wanted her to open her heart to Cage and trust him completely from the very beginning, but she is too wary.

“No, even with the perfect sex, I have learned enough from my sister to know it isn’t wise to let a man have your heart. When that happens, it is only a matter of time before you lose yourself.”

There are a lot of twists to the story and one very large secret that threatens to tear Cage and Melissa apart. These two are so amazing together, that I was on the edge of my seat until the very end. Cage knows Melissa is his “missing piece”, and I absolutely loved the way the author concludes this story. I hope we get more of these two characters in future books.

I also loved the cast of supporting characters in this series, and cannot wait for Beck and Dee’s story. Corps Security is a favorite series! Love all these guys, and can’t wait to read more.

 

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Author info


Harper
lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree
City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed ‘Estrogen
Ocean’, much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy
obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her ereader attached.
As an ex-reviewer and blogger, Harper’s passion for reading runs deep. It
wasn’t until ‘Axel’ decided to take up residence that she realized her true
calling.



She
started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night;
and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn’t
take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to
have their story told.



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Hell’s Knights and Heaven’s Sinners by Bella Jewel Blog Tour

October 6, 2013

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SYNOPSIS:

Sex. Who really knows sex? I mean, we’ve all had sex, great sex even but when you get down to the details, how many of us actually see sex for the raw, primal act that it is?

I thought I knew sex. I’ve had sex. Heck, I’ve felt lust. Once, I’ve even felt love. I thought I knew exactly what sex was.

Until I met Cade.
He’s the meaning of sex.
He’s a biker.
He’s dangerous.
He’s powerful.
He’s dominant.
He wants me.

My world is about to change, for the better? I don’t know. But here’s my story, I hope you’re ready for it because it’s not the beautiful, heart wrenching story most people have to tell. It’s passionate, forbidden, morally incorrect and downright, fucking beautiful.

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SYNOPSIS:

Spike knows tragedy, he knows that feelings are better left hidden. He refuses to put his heart out there again, it’s a pain he’s not willing to ever let himself feel. He’s got a mission. He’s got a goal. Nothing is going to get in his way. He will seek his revenge.

But then there’s Ciara, the sister of his deceased wife. She’s beautiful and damned determined to throw herself into his life in hopes they can reform an old friendship, but Spike won’t hear of it, and Ciara refuses to give up.

Who will win the battle of wills?

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REVIEW:

Hell’s Knights

This story has enough scorching sex scenes to satisfy even the most jaded reader! And wait, there’s a great story, too! I absolutely fell in love with Addison, what a survivor, and Cade will have you swooning from the second you meet him (in the book, of course). Addison has lived through the most unimaginable childhood and her tough-as-nails exterior hides a world of pain and hurt. She locates her father, Jackson, who is the bad-ass President of the Hell’s Knights MC. Their story is completely heartbreaking and makes for a solid foundation for the story.

And Cade. OMG, talk about a cocky, sexy, alpha biker. I highlighted almost every one of his scenes but they are almost all too hot for repeating here. He and Addison literally burn up the pages! I read this book in one sitting and could not wait to read more about these characters. There’s heartbreak, lust, revenge, love, tons of dirty talk and really hot sex in Hell’s Knights. The writing is tight and fast-paced and the characters are well-developed. You want a down-and-dirty, loaded-with-alphas book? Here it is. Bravo, Bella! 5 panty-melting stars.

Heaven’s Sinners

Bella Jewel continues her “biker erotica” series with Ciara and Spike’s story. I love these two characters. Once again, we have a seemingly tough chick who in reality is hiding behind a ton of pain and heartbreak. And Spike, he can’t forgive himself for a horrible tragedy that ties him to Ciara forever. These two are drawn together but can’t get past their mutual hostility.

The author continues her winning streak in this series with more absolutely scorching sex scenes, with a kinky twist! I stayed up all night reading Heaven’s Sinners because the two main characters are so damaged, I couldn’t wait to read the conclusion of their story. I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t get enough of the steamy scenes between Spike and Ciara. This book is a quick and super-hot story, with a lot of heart. Can’t wait for more stories in this series. 4.5 scorching stars for Heaven’s Sinners!

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 will be released in August 2013.

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WORTH THE FIGHT by VI KEELAND: LAUNCH DAY EVENT and ARC REVIEW

October 3, 2013

Today we welcome Vi Keeland and her fantastic new release WORTH THE FIGHT! Along with my review, we have teasers and a wonderful giveaway! I LOVED this book!

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Title: Worth the Fight (MMA Fighter #1)

Author: Vi Keeland

Age Group & Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Release Date: October 3, 2013

 

It didn’t matter that the ref called it a clean hit.  Nico Hunter would never be the same.

Elle has a good life.  A job she loves, a great apartment, and the guy she’s been dating for more than two years is a catch and a half.  But it’s boring…and she strives to keep it that way.  Too many emotions are dangerous.  Her own past is living proof of what can happen when you lose control.

Then Nico walks into Elle’s office and everything changes…for both of them.  But what can the tattooed, hard-bodied MMA fighter and the beautiful and always steady attorney have in common?  A lot more than they bargained for.

*Standalone, HEA

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Worth the Fight

My Review

I was totally hooked into Worth the Fight from the first page and absolutely fell in love with Nico Hunter!

We meet attorney Elle James who is a total workaholic and keeps her steady boyfriend pretty much at arms’ length. Everything in her life is emotionless and neatly planned, just like she wants it. Elle doesn’t want any drama or surprises in her life. Of course, all of this changes in a heartbeat when she meets MMA fighter Nico Hunter, and she knows her life will never be the same.

I’ve never seen a body like his so close before.  It just doesn’t seem real.  Both of his arms are covered in tattoos, it looks like he’s wearing colorful sleeves, only he has no shirt on.  They intertwine and wrap around his bulging biceps and I get the urge to trace a path from the first splat of ink to the last with my tongue.  My body’s reaction to him is unlike anything I’ve ever felt before.  These aren’t feelings that I’m used to, they seem to come out of nowhere and are uncontrollable.

There are very painful reasons why Elle keeps her life relatively everything drama-free, and Nico, too, has had a traumatic event in his life which is revealed very early on in the book. Luckily for Elle, Nico knows what he wants and goes after it and wow! Nico is one HOT Alpha male, a really gorgeous, sexy and actually NICE guy who tries to break down the walls around Elle’s heart and emotions.

I know I could have taken it further after that kiss.   But I don’t want one night with Elle.  I want more.  I have no idea why, but I do.  A lot fucking more.

I absolutely love Nico! He took my breath away! He is tough, sensitive, strong and tender all at once. He loves his family and they form a tight bond around him. He has a loyal group of friends and trainers around him. Elle doesn’t feel worthy of him or his attention and all of this builds to an amazing climax which will have you on the edge of your seat, crying and cheering at the same time.

Ms. Keeland has written a very adult story, with adult themes and problems, along with some of the most breathtaking love scenes I’ve ever read. Have a cold shower ready when you read Worth the Fight, you’ll need it! I literally cannot wait for more stories in this series from Ms. Keeland.

 

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Vi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn’t change for the world. She is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work.  She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!

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