Friday, November 20, 2015

Cover Reveal for A Sensual Secret by Sydnee Dean



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Author: Sydnee Dean

Genre: Fiction/Romance/Contemporary and Fiction/Romance/Gay

Model: Melanie Dawn

Photog: SC Photo

Cover Design: SC Photo Cover-Up Design


Blurb:
When Kellan Daniels and Dylan Michaels opened Sinful Cravings, they never expected to find the one thing that had been missing from their lives for over a decade.  Then, she walked through the door.

Joining her friends for a night out, Layla Scott was in for a surprise when they chose to go to the new club in town.  It was a place where you went to fulfill your deepest desires, and it both shocked and excited her.  Then, she met them.

Two men, one woman…

What happens when she has to make a choice regarding her Sensual Secret? Not every story has a fairy-tale ending. Will hers? 



Note from Sydnee:
A Sensual Secret, a M/M/F novella, is the first book in my Sinful Cravings Series. What happens when two males find the one female who completes them? A hot, sexy, roller coaster of a ride! What are you waiting for? Grab your Sin card and head to Sinful Cravings to fulfill your deepest desires.


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Thursday, November 5, 2015

BOOK REVIEW - Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley

Millie Cross knows what it's like to burn for someone. She was young and wild and he was fierce and even wilder-a Chaos biker who made her heart pound. They fell in love at first sight and life was good, until she learned she couldn't be the woman he needed and made it so he had no choice but to walk away. Twenty years later, Millie's chance run-in with her old flameSPARKS a desire she just can't ignore. And this time, she won't let him ride off . . . 

Bad boy Logan "High" Judd has seen his share of troubles with the law. Yet it was a beautiful woman who broke him. After ending a loveless marriage, High is shocked when his true love walks back into his life. Millie is still gorgeous, but she's just a ghost of her former self. High's intrigued at the change, but her betrayal cut him deep-and he doesn't want to get burned again. As High sinks into meting out vengeance for Millie's betrayal, he'll break all over again when he realizes just how Millie walked through fire for her man . .

Review

Kristen Ashley is a staple on any reading device. I've been a huge fan and supporter of her for years. She's the answer to life's problems. If you are in a funk, KA is the answer. If nothing else is grabbing your attention, KA is the answer. She is the queen of what she does and I'll tell the world that in a heartbeat. Of course I jumped at the oppurtunity to read this book and it quickly starts out with that KA thing that I love. If you are a fan then you know how loud her voice is, you can find her quick banter and smoldering heat in a second. I can definitely tell her writing from a crowd, she can NEVER be duplicated. Anyhoots, back to my sole purpose of writing this review....

This is the story of Millie and Logan (High) and it's one that you'll not soon forget. Their love story starts out very early in life for them but it's a strong love, a powerful love. The once in a lifetime love that most dream about, that is until a nightmare happens and it's completely stripped away. Millie left with no warning essentially breaking Logan's heart only to return 20 years later.... The only thing is, will Logan even want to hear about the events that stripped Millie from his life or will the wall he's built up around his heart crumble to the ground with one look at Millie? 

This is a strong story, a heartbreaking story of the ultimate sacrifice. When life gives you no other choice, would you ruin the one you love just to give them what they wanted most? I loved the feel of this book. I found myself  needing to know more... But.... As much as I liked this book, I have to say it's not my favorite KA  read. I just found myself at a disconnect at times, not fully being able to connect with the characters or the story. Logan's dialogue is another problem for me, I found myself having to reread lines at times and after a bit it really got distracting. Have no fear though, chances are you won't agree with me, I seem to be in the minority on this one. 3.5 Stars!

Buy it here


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Betrayal by Aleatha Romig - BOOK REVIEW








One week. No future. No past. No more.
Alexandria Collins has one week to live carefree—no ghosts of her past or pressures of her future haunting her. Reinventing herself as "Charli," she is knocked off her feet by a sexy, mysterious man who brings her pleasure like she never imagined.  With her heart at stake, she forgets that decisions made in the dark of night reappear in the bright light of day.

"Some of my tastes are unique. They aren’t for everyone. I understand that.”

Lennox "Nox" Demetri is wealthy, confident, and decisive—he knows what he wants. From the first time he sees Charli at an exclusive resort, he knows he wants her. Although he is usually the one to make the rules, together they agree on one:  

One week. No more.

When betrayal comes from those closest to Alexandria, she must decide how far she is willing to go to survive. Choices are not always easy, especially when they involve the heart, body, and soul. After all, Infidelity is a business, and some rules are meant to be broken.

"Is it really cheating if you're doing it to yourself?"

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants, and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic dark romance will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd?

BETRAYAL is a full-length novel and the first of five in the INFIDELITY series.

 ~Review~


Oh my lanta! Nox...what to say about him!?! He's a mystery. He's powerful, but how powerful; we're not sure....
Imagine you've just graduated with your undergraduate degree, what would you do? How would you treat yourself? Well, Alexandria aka Alex decides a week vacation is a good idea. What she doesn't plan on is Nox.
Once again the intrigue starts with page one and continues to the very end. I can't wait for Cunning in January!!


5 betrayed hearts!








ABOUT ALEATHA ROMIG:

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time  with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These standalone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha will move head first into the world of dark romance with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary Associates.

LINKS:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AleathaRomig  @aleatharomig 



Newsletter:
Excerpt:
"Because, since the first moment I saw you I've made exceptions. I've done and said things that I do not do. You do that to me. You make me a rebel even against myself."
I nodded, understanding exactly what he was saying. Nox had done the same thing to me. He'd made Charli into someone Alex or Alexandria would never be. Because of him I'd cheated on myself. And I loved him for it.
My eyes closed as another tear cascaded my cheek. I'd said the word, if only in my head. I loved Nox, a man with no last name.


Sunday, November 1, 2015

Cover Reveal~ Floured by Lane Martin~


 
Title: Floured
Author: Lane Martin
Release Date: Nov 12, 2015
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Emily Barnes likes things measured and timed, just like any baker. When she loses the apartment that she needs to run her home-based muffin business, she's faced with a choice: couch surfing at her very loud best friends' separated by thin walls or house sitting an otherwise empty Upper East Side luxury apartment overlooking Central Park. Obviously it’s a no-brainer for this smart cookie.
 
Declan Hayes is used to people asking things of him and saying no. However, for Maggie, his parent’s cook and housekeeper, he would do just about anything, including going over to his parent’s apartment to check on her pseudo niece who is staying there. His plan was to get in and get out, but the second he saw her, something changed. Something about her sparked the normally cold and dismal place to life; she made it warm and inviting. He finally understood the phrase “there’s no place like home.”
 
Can Emily and Declan trust the timing of their lives or adjust the lens from which they see them?
 
Hope, faith, trust and...love?
 
Will these things be enough for Emily and Declan to get the one thing they both never thought they needed in life?
 
It’s a good thing they are “Floured” because life is about to get sticky.
 
 
 
With a sigh, I leaned against the door jam and looked around the now empty apartment. Natalie sniffled through the phone. Leave it to my bleeding heart best friend to be crying when I was the one being evicted. “Are you sure that you don’t want me to come over?”
 
“I’m fine, Nat. Gabe just took off, and I’m about to leave too.” Thankfully Gabe is able to store the few things I own at his family’s business until I find a new place to live. I don't feel that bad about it because I do employ them to make all my deliveries for my company. I don’t know why I’m not more upset; maybe it’s because I knew it was the risk I was taking when I made my decision. Helping my sister was the right thing to do, even if it had led to the bright-green notice being attached to my apartment door. I can say for sure that I never want to experience this again. The pitiful looks I got from the neighbors wouldn’t be playing on my highlight reel any time soon. “This place was a shit hole. I’ll find something better.”
 
“Are you sure you don’t want to just stay with us?” I’d already had this conversation with both Nat and Gabe, and I didn’t want to have it again. I loved my best friends, but there was no way I was going to stay with them. Natalie was my roommate starting freshman year, and we quickly became inseparable. To others, we were the odd couple, but somehow we just clicked. I was the one from California, but she was the one with the blue eyes, blonde hair, and bohemian vibe. Natalie was fun loving, always the life of the party—not that I wasn’t fun, I was just more reserved, a little slow to warm up. I met Gabe in Social Foundations I, and when he asked me out, I couldn’t resist his boy-next-door charm and dimples. We didn’t make a love connection, but I knew instantly that he was perfect for Natalie. Gabe was as easygoing as Nat.
 
“I’m sure, Bridezilla.” She wasn’t really that bad, but no way in hell would I stay with Gabe and her when they had a lot of plans to finalize for the wedding. Besides, the walls in their apartment were paper-thin; I’m kind of surprised they hadn’t been evicted. I’m still not sure why they ever thought getting married on New Year’s Eve in New York was a good idea, but it’s what they wanted, and as maid of honor it was my job to go with the flow and keep the bride happy.
 
“Watch it, or I’ll switch your dress to the eighties throwback with the puffy sleeves, and you’ll be styling crimped hair and blue eye shadow.” I knew she was kidding. We both fell in love with my gray strapless dress with the perfect amount of bling the minute we saw it, just like we did hers. Yes, she had definitely experienced “that moment”, and we all cried right along with her.
 
“It’s your wedding.” I knew images of her wedding album were running through her head when we both began to laugh.
 
“You’re such a bitch.”
 
“But you love me anyway.” I truly did.
 
“You know I do. If you change your mind, you know where to find us.”
 
“Yeah, I do. Thanks, Nat, and thank Gabe properly for me when he gets home.” The little nymph picked up instantly on what I was implying, and I could tell that she liked the idea.
 
“Oh, you so know I will. He just walked in. I’ll talk to you later. Au revoir.” Nat was practicing her French for the Parisian honeymoon they were taking. I hit end on the phone and took one final look around. Things couldn’t get much worse, so that meant they had to get better. Right?
 
 
 
 
 
I never thought that I would write a novel, although my English teacher my freshman year in college told me that he would hunt me down if I wasn’t published by the time I was thirty. Well, thirty came and went. I was busy being a wife and working mother of two, and nobody came looking for me.
 
I doubt my sister thought she was about to change my life forever when she got me a book of “mommy porn” for my birthday in 2012, but that’s exactly what she did. After reading the first book in the trilogy, I rushed out and got the other two books. I became obsessed and read the series several times before learning about Fanfiction. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who couldn’t get enough. The idea fascinated me and I thought, “I can do that.” I was a nervous wreck when I posted my first story, a one shot about my new favorite couple. One story lead to another and then another. My readers encouraged me to write something that was all mine, so that‘s what I did. Thank you to everyone who told me that I could do it. It wouldn’t have been possible without you.
 
I love reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with my family.  Thank you for going on this journey with me.