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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: REMY by KATY EVANS

November 26, 2013

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

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!!

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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: MINE (REAL SERIES #2) by KATY EVANS

November 12, 2013

Title: Mine (Real Series #2)
Author: Katy Evans
Date for Re-Release of Paperback: November 5, 2013
Publisher: Gallery Books
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Synopsis:

“I will do anything to make her MINE.” —Remington Tate   In the international bestseller REAL, the unstoppable bad boy of the Underground fighting circuit finally met his match. Hired to keep him in prime condition, Brooke Dumas unleashed a primal desire in Remington “Remy” Tate as vital as the air he breathes . . . and now he can’t live without her.   Brooke never imagined she would end up with the man who is every woman’s dream, but not all dreams end happily ever after, and just when they need each other the most, Brooke is torn away from the ringside. Now with distance and darkness between them, the only thing left is to fight for the love of the man she calls MINE.

Review:

Sensual, erotic, and filled with emotion and desire, Mine delivers a one-two punch that will leave you completely stunned and satisfied at the same time. Katy Evans has written Remy Tate as the ultimate passionate and raw Alpha male, with Brooke as his willing and devoted woman. I found Mine to be even more sensually-charged than Real, more sexual and more erotic. Remy is hot, he is hard, and he is filled with love and protectiveness for Brooke. This is an intense love story above all, and the burning sex between these two will have you needing a cold shower (or ice!) to cool down. Do I judge a book by its cover? Yes, I do, and I couldn’t possibly have enjoyed reading the gorgeous paperback ARC any more than I did. Read isn’t quite accurate, I “ripped” through the pages! Read Mine. And try not to melt into a puddle while you’re reading it!

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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!!

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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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!

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.

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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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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: UNSPOKEN (WOODLANDS #2) by JEN FREDERICK

September 17, 2013

Title: Unspoken (Woodlands, #2)

Author: Jen Frederick

Release date: Sept. 12, 2013

Age Group: New Adult

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Book Description:

Whore. Slut. Typhoid Mary.

I’ve been called all these at Central College. One drunken night, one act of irresponsible behavior, and my reputation was ruined. Guys labeled me as easy and girls shied away. To cope, I stayed away from Central social life and away from Central men, so why is it that my new biology lab partner is so irresistible to me?

He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A former Marine involved in illegal fighting with a quick trigger temper and an easy smile for all the women. His fists aren’t the danger to me, though, it’s his charm. He’s sliding his way into my heart and I’m afraid that he’s going to be the one to break me.

Impulsive. Unthinking. Hot tempered.

I allow instinct to rule my behavior. If it feels good, do it, has been my motto because if I spend too much time thinking, I’ll begin to remember exactly where I came from. At Central College, I’ve got fighting and I’ve got women and I thought I was satisfied until I met her.

She’s everything I didn’t realize I wanted and the more time I spend with her, the more I want her. But she’s been hurt too much in the past and I don’t want to be the one to break her. I know I should walk away, but I just can’t.

MY REVIEW:

Unspoken took me by surprise, and I loved every single word! This book is a follow-up to Undeclared but it absolutely can be read as a stand-alone.

AM and Bo are college students, but AM stays on the fringes of campus life because of horrible bullying she suffered at the hands of a small but very vocal group of students. Bo is a total Alpha, over-protective, gorgeous, but with a huge and loving heart. He has noticed AM from afar, and is thrilled when they end up in a class together. Bo doesn’t care about AM’s “reputation” and pushes her to open up and take a chance on him. Did I mention that I love Bo? He is a former Marine, an MMA fighter and unbelievably hot. I am a huge fan of dual POV’s when done right, and boy, does the author hit the mark here! I was also thrilled with the development of AM’s character throughout Unspoken and was cheering for her by the end. There is the perfect amount of steam in Unspoken and characters that I grew to love. Add a great storyline to that mix, and you have a book that should not be missed. I can’t wait for more from Jen Frederick!!

About the Author

Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She’s been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at jensfrederick@gmail.com

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(Woodlands, #1)

For four years, Grace Sullivan wrote to a Marine she never met, and fell in love. But when his deployment ended, so did the letters. Ever since that day, Grace has been coasting, academically and emotionally. The one thing she’s decided? No way is Noah Jackson – or any man – ever going to break her heart again.
Noah has always known exactly what he wants out of life. Success. Stability. Control. That’s why he joined the Marines and that’s why he’s fighting his way – literally – through college. Now that he’s got the rest of his life on track, he has one last conquest: Grace Sullivan. But since he was the one who stopped writing, he knows that winning her back will be his biggest battle yet.

BLOG TOUR and REVIEW: BENEATH THE SURFACE (RELUCTANCE #1) by M.A. STACIE

September 7, 2013

Summary:

Kyran Reese is a man in control. Driven when it comes to work, focused when it comes to play. From his office to the chalk circle of Metro’s bare-knuckle boxing ring, his only thought is to win. That thirst heightens when Dale Porter enters his life. His brother’s assistant should be off-limits, but her witty comments and sarcastic comebacks have him desperate to get her between the sheets. After receiving an unexpected left hook, Kyran gets exactly what he wants, though he makes the rules very clear.

When Dale agrees to Kyran’s relationship stipulation of no labels, she’s sucked into a whirlwind of lust, money, and underground boxing. The agreement to keep their lust away from the office is discarded when rules are molded to suit their ever-increasing attraction. Dale fights her growing affection, trying to hide it even when the world around them spirals out of control. All too soon she realizes she can’t hide her true feelings any longer.

Kyran begins to wonder if he’s finally met his match, and with his family falling apart before his eyes, he turns to the two things he knows will keep him sane: boxing and Dale. Those crutches can’t last forever, and when Kyran finds it harder to function he is left with a decision he never thought he’d have to make.

Could playing to win mean playing for keeps?

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Kyran is a conservative, successful businessman by day and a bare-knuckled fighter by night. Few know his secret obsession with fighting, at least until Dale comes along:

“This was what he needed. This was what he lived for. No amount of buying and selling businesses could beat the buzz he got from it. Tomorrow would be better – his senses would be heightened and his rigid control would return.”

Kyran and his brother Taylor work together in their family buiness. Dale Porter is hired as Taylor’s assistant and the minute she meets Kyran, there is no denying the sexual attraction between them. Kyran is an Alpha male, pure sex, and Dale captivates him with her smart and witty demeanor. These two can’t fight their attraction, and the author really steams up the pages with these two! This book is filled with raw, explicit sex scenes that literally burn up the pages.

Dale knows she should not have a relationship with her boss’s brother but there is no denying Kyran Reese!

“When she looked into his eyes, she almost lost all logic. The desire that clouded his eyes left her fumbling for words.”

One problem: Kyran Reese doesn’t do relationships, and their relationship is supposed to be strictly about the sex. The author kept me turning the pages to see how Dale would deal with Kyran’s inability or just plain unwillingness to show his true feelings.

“Dale. Don’t push this. I’m being honest. I’m giving you what I can.” – Kyran

Oh, and besides all the smoking hot sex, there is plenty of family drama and lots of bare-knuckled boxing action. If you want a steamy, sexy, action-filled book, that’s also a fairly quick read, then you will love Beneath the Surface.

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Author Bio:

M. A. Stacie is never without a book or her eReader. A voracious reader, with a love of sexy, yet angst ridden novels, she adores getting lost in new worlds. Her need to write did not grip her until after her second son was born, when her previous rambles became fully fledged stories.  

She describes herself as one huge contradiction, and though not the most conventional of hobbies, she counts getting new tattoos as one of hers. Along with knitting, listening to loud music, and playing the Wii with her children. M. A. Stacie lives in the UK with her husband and three sons.

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BLOG TOUR, INTERVIEW and GIVEAWAY: REAL by KATY EVANS

September 5, 2013

Title: Real
Author: Katy Evans
Date for Re-Release of Paperback: September 3, 2013
Publisher: Gallery Books
Blog Tour Hosted by: The SUBClub Books

We are thrilled to be part of the re-release blog tour for REAL, and to have the chance to chat with the wonderful Katy Evans! Scroll down and enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win an iPod and signed paperbacks!

Synopsis

A fallen boxer. A woman with a broken dream. A competition…  He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…  Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I’ve ever met in my life.  He’s the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I’m drawn to him as I’ve never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he’s near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it’s my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents . . .  But the one he’s most threatening to, now, is me.  I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.  If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?

INTERVIEW WITH KATY EVANS

1. What inspired you to write Real?

Remy. He appeared to me as a blue-eyed cocky Underground fighter battling his own inner demons, and from the moment he materialized in my mind, he grabbed me and wouldn’t let go, so I just had to sit down to write his story.

2. How did you come up with the title?

He just sort of came with it. Since the first pages of the book, I knew it would be called REAL, for it has to do with what Remington most wants and what he quietly, secretly fights for.

3. Are the experiences in REAL based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

It’s a book that came straight from my heart, so it deals with a lot of issues I feel passionately about. Nothing I directly experienced, but many things I have indirectly watched and learned from. From the moment I began writing, I kept writing nonstop for 21 days, breathing Real, eating Real, sleeping Real and living Real. What most readers experience when they pick up Real and can’t put it down, I felt the same and could not leave the computer.

4. What books have most influenced your life?

I think books in general have influenced my life greatly. Good books made me want to write, but it also took a bad book to give me the courage to sit down and try. So books of all shapes and sizes have really shaped my desire to keep on reading and losing myself in these amazing worlds, as well as write my own stories.

5. Your fans feel an amazing personal connection to you and to Remy! Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Thank you all so much! For taking the time out of your lives to spend your time with my words, I can’t wait to share more with you soon. Thanks, also, for your beautiful notes, tweets, private messages, for recommending Real to your friends and family, and for opening your hearts and mind to it like I did. 🙂 Thank you also to Book Bellas! Who have been with me from the start, I can’t tell you what it means to me. Thank you!

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REAL (The Real, Raw & Ripped Series #1) by Katy Evans

April 4, 2013

Summary:

A fallen boxer.
A woman with a broken dream.
A competition…

He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…

Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I’ve ever met in my life.

He’s the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I’m drawn to him as I’ve never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he’s near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it’s my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents . . .

But the one he’s most threatening to, now, is me.

I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.

If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?

Release Date – April 9 2013

Review:

“Remington Tate is everything I’ve never, ever done…”

Not sure why I decided to give this new author a try, but I am so glad I did! I immediately fell in love with both Brooke and Remy. Real is a great debut novel from Katy Evans. Remington “Riptide” Tate will steal your heart right from the beginning. He is a brute of a man, an athlete, competitor and superstar underground fighter with a huge following. He desperately wants Brooke Dumas to see him for the real person that he is, serious problems and all. Brooke has her own issues, but really knows and understands the thrill of sports competition.

“He wants to be my real, not my adventure.”

Remy and Brooke’s attraction is instant but its a slow burn leading up to the first time they get together:

“My panties are soaked, and my pulse has gone haywire. I’ve never
condoned violence. This isn’t me, and I blink in stupefaction at the
sensations whipping through my system. Lust, pure white-hot lust,
flutters through my nerve endings.”

I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I will just say that this story has a great twist that hooked me in right from the beginning. I read this book quickly but at the same time did not want it to end. Loved the Epilogue and hope to see more of these characters from Ms. Evans.

“And I’d give up forever to touch you…
Cause I know that you feel me somehow…
You’re the closest to heaven that I’ve ever been and I don’t want to
go home right now.

I want you to know who I am.“

Thank you, Ms. Evans, for introducing us to Remy. Can’t wait for more.

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: REMY by KATY EVANS

BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: MINE (REAL SERIES #2) by KATY EVANS

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

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

BLOG TOUR, REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: UNSPOKEN (WOODLANDS #2) by JEN FREDERICK

BLOG TOUR and REVIEW: BENEATH THE SURFACE (RELUCTANCE #1) by M.A. STACIE

BLOG TOUR, INTERVIEW and GIVEAWAY: REAL by KATY EVANS

REAL (The Real, Raw & Ripped Series #1) by Katy Evans

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