Release Day Blitz - CONTROLLED BURN by Lani Lynn Vale

Title: Controlled Burn

Series: Kilgore Fire #4

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: October 5, 2016
Cover Model: Shane Williams
Photographer: Furious Fotog 

July Dupree and Dean ‘PD’ Hargrove fell head over heels in love. When PD comes home to tell July the good news about joining the SWAT team as a tactical medic, everything changes.

July can’t fathom why PD would want to be a cop in this day and age. Wasn’t it enough that he already had a dangerous job with the fire department? Now he has to add another, even more dangerous, job to the equation? With so many cruel people in the world who make a sport out of hurting cops just because of the badge they wear, she has to make him understand. But when he refuses to listen to her reasoning, she feels she has no other choice but to issue an ultimatum: her or the SWAT team.

Dean doesn’t like ultimatums. He’s furious with July for putting him in the awful position of having to choose between a dream and her.

July never believes for a second that he’d choose the SWAT team over her, but she is wrong.

A year later, they’re both still in love with each other, but neither one is willing to budge regardless of their feelings.

July’s feelings for Dean haven’t changed, in fact her love for him has only grown. But seeing him living his life seemingly unaffected by the loss of what they had breaks her heart over and over each time she sees him.

Dean has a good poker face, though. He’s just going through the motions of his life until finally, the smoldering embers of his feelings erupt into a full-on blaze of emotion, burning through everything but his love for July. When the smoke clears, Dean wants to know if they can reignite the fire of their love or is he destined to live his life in a constant state of controlled burn?

Controlled Burn is book four in the Kilgore Fire series, and these firefighters are getting hotter and hotter.  I am love with all of the guys from this series, and Dean “PD” Hargrove is another man who will leave you breathless.

PD and July were the perfect couple, or so they thought until PD announces he is joining the SWAT team.  July realizes she cannot deal with the reality that PD may never come home one day.  It’s just too much for her to bear for fear of losing the man she loves.  She does the only thing she knows to do to protect her heart, but that leaves them both alone and suffering.

Now, one year later, after realizing they are both so miserable without the other and trying to just pretend to be happy, they know they are meant to be together.  It’s not an easy task by any means. The struggles are hard, but their love is what keeps them both strong.  PD is hot, sexy, and has a huge heart.  But, don’t get me wrong, he did make me furious quite a few times, too.  He irritated me so much at times that I didn’t think I would like him as much I did, but he proved himself to be such a good guy by the end.

This book has twists that I didn’t expect, the sex scenes in this book were hotter than the previous books, and the love between July and PD is felt throughout their relationship. I am in love with this series and these badass men, and after reading this 4 star book, I can’t wait to see what Lani comes up with next.

 

I’m a married mother of three. My kids are all under 5, so I can assure you that they are a handful. I’ve been with my paramedic husband now for ten years, and we’ve produced three offspring that are nothing like us. I live in the greatest state in the world, Texas.  

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Cover Reveal - HELL AND BACK by Natasha Madison

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Melissa Gill with MGBookCovers & Designs

Photographer:

Lindee Robinson with Lindee Robinson Photography

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Daria Rottenberk and Garrett Pentcost

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Meeting him was a fluke. Dating him was a mistake. Watching him become a drug addict put me through hell. Running was my only option.

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I'm running from my demons and when I find out she's trying to escape her past, I know what I have to do.

One broken cop. One woman fighting for her life. A fragile love.

Sinister secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

They've been to hell. The hard part will be finding their way back together.

Releasing October 31, 2016

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Review - MEETING THE UNPREDICTABLE by Riann C. Miller

Meeting The Unpredictable

by Riann C. Miller

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Release Date:  September 29, 2016

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What happens when opposites attract?

Tyler has spent the last six years constructing his perfectly boring life, which is exactly the way he wants it. He spends his days hiding behind the protective walls he has so carefully built and has no intentions of changing . . . until he meets the unpredictable.

Lennie Jacobs is an intoxicating mess. She never stays anywhere long enough to form a solid relationship with anyone, including her family, because she has taught her fragile heart that love isn’t an option.

What started as a way to pass the time soon blossoms into something neither expected.

He was never meant to be permanent.

She can’t promise forever.

But, when life and love are on the line, everything changes.

Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

I don’t think I have seen any couple in a book that is more opposite than Tyler and Lennie.  But, that is one thing that I really enjoyed about it.  It’s different, cute, and what a change of pace from other books I have read lately.

Tyler is quiet as a mouse, living day to day, minding his own business.  He’s a loner who works from home.  He practically never goes out unless his roommate pretty much forces him out.  Little does he know that the knock on his door would be the last thing he ever thought he wanted in his life.

Lennie is a wanderer.  She never stays in one place for long and coming back to stay with her sister is just another stop in her life.  She has no intention of staying any length of time until she meets Tyler while coming to ask for cooking supplies.

Tyler knows right from the moment they meet that Lennie is nothing like any woman he has ever known.  As much as she gets on his nerves from the moment they meet, he knows he feels something different with her.  Attraction?  Curiosity?

As the days pass and Lennie becomes a constant visitor, never even knocking on Tyler’s door, he soon realizes that he looks forward to those unexpected visits.  She brings a spark to his life that he hasn’t known for a very long time.  The more they start spending time together, the more Tyler wants to see her.  She is breaking his monotonous routine and giving him his life back.

But, he soon discovers that Lennie has a secret, and I must say it wasn’t one I was expecting.  It really threw me for a loop.  Tyler and Lennie’s entire world could be destroyed by her secret, and I enjoyed seeing how much closer that brought them as times goes by.  Tyler’s character really grows throughout this book.  I loved seeing him come out of his shell and be the man Lennie needs in her life.  Their love is beautiful, but not easy for either of them.  Lennie is so used to up and leaving when she wants and having Tyler willing to sacrifice everything he has ever known for her really opens up her heart so much.  Lennie’s actions are hilarious, and she is such a great personality.  I just loved her and Tyler together, especially seeing how opposites attract in this 4 star book.

Cover Reveal - CHARMED by Joanne Schwehm

Title: Charmed {The Prescott Series, Book #3}

Author: Joanne Schwehm

Release Date: November 9th

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Artist: Sommer Stein at Perfect Pear Creative Covers

My world changed at the stroke of midnight. No, I’m not Cinderella—she can suck it. When fate stepped in and waved its magic wand, my destiny, or what I thought was my destiny had been altered. Armed with newfound vigor, I decided things needed to change. This is my time. My turn to take life by the balls. No one will hold me back, yet one man will give me hope. This is my fairy tale, and I’ll write my own ending. I’m Gretchen Prescott, and this is my story. ~~~~ From the first day I met her, I knew she was special. It was a shame she was taken, and we could only friends. When the dumbass didn’t realize what he had, he lost her. I suppose one man’s loss could be this man’s gain. All I wanted was to hold her, be with her, and make her mine. She deserves the best things in life, and I intend to give them to her. I’m Mason McDermott, and this is our story.

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Family and friends are the most important things to Joanne. She enjoys meeting new people, traveling, reading, relaxing on a beach and shopping. She has an addiction to Coffee and Diet Coke; you may want to stand clear if she hasn't had her daily intake!

Writing has been something that has been private and not shared until the day she decided to publish Unexpected Chance. Waking up one morning to the voices of Alex Logan and Aubrey Ryan changed everything!!

She is an avid sports fan especially when it comes to the New York Yankees & Dallas Cowboys. She also enjoys playing and watching golf.

She firmly believes when that unexpected chance comes, take it. Don't let it pass you by. You never know what you could be missing.

Release Day Blitz - CHECKMATE: THIS IS WAR by Kennedy Fox

Title: Checkmate: This Is War

Series: Checkmate Duet #1

Author: Kennedy Fox

Genre: Enemies to Lovers Romance

Release Date: October 3

 

 

Travis King is the worst kind of asshole.

He taunts me for being a good girl and mocks my high standards.

He’s cruel, crass, and has enough confidence to last two lifetimes.

And I hate him.

It wouldn’t matter so much if he were avoidable.

But considering he’s my older brother’s best friend and roommate, I see him more than I’d ever want to.

His sculpted abs and gorgeous eyes are wasted on such an arrogant man, which makes me hate him even more.

Even though I’ve had a crush on him since I was ten, the feelings weren’t mutual and he’s made that very clear.

He’s always loved getting under my skin and one night against my better judgment, I let him in my bed.

I’ve succumbed to his manwhore ways, but that doesn’t change a thing.

Because the King is about to get played at his own game—and lose.

Checkmate.

Travis

Once I’m home, I start unbuttoning my shirt and ripping my belt off. I can’t stand being in these clothes any longer than necessary. I don’t see or hear Viola anywhere, although her car is parked in the driveway, so I pull my shirt off and pull my pants down before tossing them on the arm of the couch.

I walk to the kitchen and pull open the fridge to look for a beer. Once I find one, I twist off the cap and slam the door shut again. Just as I take a swig, a girl walks in, who is not Viola and stops frozen in her tracks.

“Who are you?” I ask, fully aware I’m down to my boxers. Her eyes glass over before finally blinking and looking back up to my eyes. “Did you hear me?”

She swallows. “Yes, sorry. You just scared the shit out of me. Viola said her brother wasn’t home.”

“I’m not her brother.” I take another swig, roaming my eyes down her petite little body. “I’m the roommate, Travis.” I say, taking a step toward her. “You must be a friend of Viola’s?”

Before she can answer, I hear Viola stomping toward us. “Don’t touch him, Ash. You’ll catch an STD.”

Her eyes widen, and I’m pretty sure I see her friend take a tiny step back.

“I’m surprised you even know what an STD is, considering you’re a virgin and all.” I flash a wink at her when her friend isn’t looking.

She huffs. “I’m not a vir—gah, never mind. Fuck off, Travis. And put some damn clothes on.”

“I don’t think your friend minds.” I turn and smile at her. “Do you?”

“Uh...I…” she stammers, and a part of me feels bad I’ve put her in the middle.

“Didn’t think so.” I grin, walking past her toward Viola. “Looks like you’re in the minority, princess.”

I sit on the couch and click on the TV. I hear Viola speaking to her friend as they finish bringing in all of her shit. I glance back and see bags lining the floor.

“You realize you’re only staying here for a couple weeks, right?” I shout. “No need to nerd up the place with all your Harry Potter books and capes. Wouldn’t impress my guests.”

“You’re an idiot,” she snaps. “And since when did you consider your one-night stands ‘guests’?”

I turn fully, facing her. Her cheeks are flushed, and I know it’s killing her that she has to be here alone with me. “You want to see how well I treat my guests?” I flash a crooked smile, knowing it’ll rile her right up.

“I wouldn’t let my worst enemy near you,” she fires back, narrowing her eyes at me. Fuck, she’s hot when she gets super pissed. All the more to push her buttons.

I tsk. “If you could keep them away that is…”

I turn back around just as she tells her friend it’s time to go. She whispers a few curse words, and I know this is going to be a lot more fun than I expected.

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Kennedy Fox is a duo of bestselling authors who share a love of You’ve Got Mail and The Holiday. When they aren’t bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate together under a pseudonym and have some fun creating new characters that’ll make your lady bits tingle and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you! Both authors are from Manhattan living the glamorous bachelorette life, or perhaps they’re just confusing themselves with an episode of Sex and the City (Total #Girlcrush SJP). Either way, they’re looking forward to bringing you many more stories to fall in love with!

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