Lucky Number 11 ~ Adriana Locke ~ New Release and Review

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Birthquake ~ B.L Berry ~ Cover Reveal

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

Release Date: September 21, 2017

 

Synopsis

WARNING: Highly prone to spontaneous fits of delirium, irrational logic and violent, unpredictable mood swings. This individual has been sober, swollen and hungry for the past nine months, so proceed with caution and handle with care. Anything said during the course of labor and delivery should not be taken seriously. Side effects may last up to eighteen years. Please consult your physician should castration occur. And never forget, this is all your fault.

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About the Author

BL Berry grew up telling lies. Eventually, those lies turned into elaborate stories and when she grew older she started writing them down. When she’s not hiding behind her computer writing, you can find her spending time with her family or catching up on her favorite TV shows. Rumor has it she’ll sleep when she’s dead. Residing outside of Kansas City, she lives with her husband, two children and black pug. Each day her family thanks the makers of e-Readers, because without which they would be living amongst stacks and stacks of romance novels. Conversely, each day B.L. Berry thanks the makers of e-Readers for hiding her book-hoarding tendencies.  

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New Releases

A couple of new release that I've read recently..... 

Need You Now by Emma Douglas

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy provided by Publisher via Net Galley

I enjoyed getting to know Faith and Caleb, but there were moments when I felt like I was going into an existing story instead of a stand alone effort.
Ms. Douglas is a newer author for me, so I don't know if it is just her style of writing or if there is a series somewhere I am missing.
Both Faith and Caleb are interesting characters and I liked their interactions, but I would have enjoyed a deeper dive into who they are vs some of the technical music fest discussions. Some of the secondary characters also seemed to take on a prominence that never really played out through the rest of the story.
From a pure entertainment standpoint, this was a well written, good book. I am curious to read more about Cloud Bay.

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Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon


3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

I have to confess that I enjoyed this book more than its predecessor, Eye Candy. Since the two books are very similar, I think it comes down to enjoying the premise of Arm Candy a little more.
In Arm Candy, we rejoin our cast of characters shortly after the end of Eye Candy, but his time the focus is on Grace and Davis.
These two have had an antagonistic relationship and the sexual tension finally boils over!
I appreciated how these two kind of stumbled into dating each other exclusively and there was real relationship building and not just crazy hot sexy time. I found myself enjoying the process of getting to know them as they got to know each other and I found myself really liking each of them.
My one complaint is that the conflict seemed forced. I understand where Grace is coming from, but it just didn't seem like enough to be the "break up" issue. I know that's a personal preference thing, so it may not be an issue for everyone.
Overall, this is well written and fun. If you've read Eye Candy, you'll enjoy getting to revisit friends. But, by no means to you have to go in order - this does stand alone.

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Drumline ~ Stacy Kestwick ~ New Release and Review

Traditions are important. Especially in the South.
College football. Rivalries. Tailgating. Halftime shows.
Some things just don’t change.
Until Reese Holland shows up with her long legs and no-bullshit attitude to audition for the prestigious all-male Rodner University snare line.
It doesn’t matter how much hazing she has to endure from Laird Bronson, with his narrowed green eyes and arrogant smirk. She wants that damn spot, and she’s more than good enough to earn it.
She expects there to be tension. Even friction.
But not sparks hot enough to burn the entire campus down.

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Excerpt:

He devoured me.
Being eaten alive had never felt so good.
His lips. His hands. His heat. My entire being was overwhelmed by him finally, finally touching me. The kiss started hard, desperate, the inevitable conclusion to the tension that had been building between us for two weeks. With my eyes closed and my breasts flattened against the wall of his chest, I gave into it, surrendered to the moment. My mouth clung to his as he tilted my head to the side, changing the angle to deepen the contact.
His hands moved over me restlessly, hungrily, skimming down my back on the way to my ass, then back up my sides to frame my face, his fingers leaving a trail of heat behind on every inch of skin he claimed for himself. I pulled at his shirt while he pushed me against the solidness of the door. My heart tripped over itself in its race to keep up. Muffled sounds came from both of us, vibrating in our throats but not escaping our lips because we hadn’t even parted for a breath yet.
Who needed fucking air when Laird Bronson was kissing them? Not me.
His lips were somehow firm and soft at the same time as he slanted them over me again and again. It was like being called up to the major league from the minors. Nothing in my past compared. I shivered from the intensity of it, from the innate authority of his mouth as he consumed me. Like I was made to bend to him, as inevitable as the moon ceding to the sun.
I lifted on my tiptoes to get closer, one of my hands snaking up to tangle in his dark hair. The strands were barely long enough at the top to grip, and when I gave them a tug, he rolled his hips against me, showing me just how much he liked it. I moaned and felt an answering wetness gather at the juncture of my thighs.
Dear sweet rosy-cheeked baby Jesus and all the saints in heaven.
His mouth needed to come with a warning label. Danger. Highly flammable.
But it was too late. I’d had a taste and I liked the burn.

Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Author

How can you not love a book where the hero is a Computer Science major, drum playing, band guy?
In Drumline we meet Laird (see above) the Captain of the drumline and graduating senior. His lady love, Reese, is a college freshman who tries out for the historically all male line.
Their story is cute and more emotional than I would have expected for a book that centers around Drumline.
These two have physical chemistry, but they also have an emotional connection that I think actually makes more sense to us the reader than it does to them at first. These two have more than a love of Drums in common, they also have to torture of childhood cancer. Reese is a survivor and Laird lost his brother and they both routinely volunteer with young patients, especially Eli.
We see them deal with what I consider normal young adult angst. We see Reese's worry about how people perceive her position in band, where does their relationship stand, a bully, etc. A small but impactful supporting cast gets them through and when the chips are down, they are their for each other.
My one complaint was that some of the sexy time seemed a little mature for people who were 18 and 22. It's not a issue that detracts from the story, but just something I noticed and bothered me a little - it really falls under a personal preference thing for me.
Over all, this is a fun book that makes me want to see more of Laird and Reese and read more by Ms. Kestwick.

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Author Bio: 

USA TODAY Bestseller Stacy Kestwick is a Southern girl who firmly believes mornings should be outlawed. Her perfect day would include puppies, carbohydrates, and lounging on a hammock with a good book. No adulting, cleaning, or bacon allowed.

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The Real Thing~ Melissa Foster ~ New Release

This sassy, spirited baker is fine with heat—
but is her fake fiancé too hot to handle?

THE REAL THING

Sugar Lake #1

Melissa Foster

Releasing Sept 5, 2017

Montlake

Bakery owner Willow Dalton’s friendship with Zane Walker has always been a bit complicated. Now a scrumptiously hot A-list actor, Zane’s always had a reputation as player. He’s arrogant, and he’s definitely not boyfriend material. Sure, he did Willow a favor by agreeing to take her virginity before college, but is that reason enough to go along with a fake engagement a decade later—even if it comes with a real diamond ring?

Zane should have known better. Nothing involving Willow has ever been easy. Still, he knows her better than anyone, and becoming America’s hottest new leading man means cleaning up his reputation. An “engagement” to curvy, sass-mouthed Willow is the perfect PR move . . . provided no one gets hurt.

Now Zane and Willow’s little white lie has turned into an irresistible recipe for sweet temptation. And soon no one will be able to tell the difference between their fake engagement or the real thing—including them.

**THE REAL THING is being published by Montlake (an Amazon imprint) and won’t be available on other ebook retailers, but you can download a FREE ereader app to read it HERE, order the paperback.

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Releasing December 5th, 2017

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a friend

Review Copy Provided by Author

If you ever doubted that you can meet the right person at the wrong time, then you need to read this second chance romance by Melissa Foster!
Willow and Zane have been life long friends (and a little more) when he decides to use a career issue to spend more time with her and hidden desires blossom.
These two were fun together! I loved the idea that they had 10 years of miscommunication to deal with and that they never really let the other one go.
Willow and Zane don't have a perfectly smooth road once they reconnect, but it's a definitely an entertaining one to watch.
As the first book in the series, we spend time with Willow's family as the cast of Sweetwater is established. As important as the secondary cast is, the focus is firmly on our lovebirds and their journey to happily ever after. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next in the series!

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New Releases....

I had the chance to read a couple of brand new books this week! 

Compromised in Paradise by Samanthe Beck

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

Arden and Nick are a couple that is meant to be, they just don't know it.
From the get go, this was a fun book. The premise is a little "out there", but works if you are ready for escape. I liked the fact that both Arden and Nick knew the score and went into their "deal" with no pretense.
It was interesting to see them walk the line of sharing and caring, but each trying to maintain the pretense for the other's benefit. I loved watching the "conflict" moments and how Arden's father's well meaning interference swept in and saved the day.
This is part of a series, but as there is minimal character cross over between the other books, it can easily be read as a stand alone. Definitely a book I would recommend if you are looking for a quick, fun read.

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 Make Me Want by Rebecca Brooks

3 Stars - Average Read

Review Copy provided by Publisher via Net Galley

This book was fun and had a great idea, but I had a difficult time in connecting with the characters.
Tyler and Abbi are both interesting people with tragic and sad moments in their pasts, moments that almost make them the exact wrong person for each other to begin with. There was just something about both of them that made it hard for me to relate, especially to Abbi.
I think the lack of connection also made it harder for me to appreciate them as a couple. I did like them together more as the story went on and a real relationship started to develop.
The secondary cast is what saved this story for me. We don't get to know the secondary group well, there is obvious back story in previous books, but they do shed some light on Abbi and Tyler that make them more sympathetic and likeable.
Overall, this is a decent read. It wasn't a favorite, but I enjoyed it enough that I will read more of the author's work in the future.

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Quantum Series~ Marie Force

     

Coming soon in the Quantum Series....

DELIRIOUS by M.S. Force

The 6th erotic romance title in the Quantum Series.

Releasing on September 12th!

 

Book Blurb:

As one of Hollywood’s hottest producers, Kristian Bowen is on top of the world. With the Quantum team is fresh off a clean sweep of awards season and looking ahead to the premiere of their new film, Insidious, Kristian’s life is exactly how he likes it, complete with a stable of willing subs to tend to his every desire. Until he attends the wedding of his friend and business partner Flynn Godfrey and meets AileenGifford, the close friend of Flynn’s new wife, Natalie. Since meeting Aileen five months ago, Kristian’s carefully cultivated life has changed in ways he never could’ve expected. Now Aileen and her children are moving to Los Angeles, and he’s not sure whether to be excited or terrified about his powerful feelings for the single mom… Aileen is coming off the worst year of her life, spent battling breast cancer while taking care of two young children. When Natalie, Flynn and their other friends encourage Aileen to move to LA and work for Quantum, she jumps at the chance to give her family a fresh start. And with her off-the-charts attraction to Flynn’s business partner in the mix, the idea of living in LA becomes that much sweeter. Until everyone shows up to welcome her and the kids to their new home in LA—except Kristian. He can’t avoid her forever, and when these two finally see each other again, sparks fly between the single mom and the producer with a past he’s kept hidden from everyone who matters to him. When that past rears its ugly head, will he run away from the woman he loves or turn to her for comfort in the storm? And will she prevail in convincing him that he can be himself, in every possible way, with her? Kristian and Aileen’s long-awaited story is full of heat, heart and humor, as well as appearances from all the Quantum characters readers love!

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CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE QUANTUM SERIES

The Quantum Series, written as M.S. Force, marks Marie’s first foray into erotic romance. In this series, she writes about celebrities working and playing in New York, Los Angeles and other locations around the world while pursing their passion for dominant sexual relationships. Join the principals of the Quantum production company as each of them meets their match in life and love!

Book 1: Virtous (Flynn & Natalie)

Book 2: Valorous (Flynn & Natalie)

Book 3: Victorious (Flynn & Natalie)

Book 4: Rapturous (Hayden & Addie)

Book 5: Ravenous (Jasper & Ellie)

Book 6: Delirious (Kristian & Aileen)

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

About the Author

M.S. Force is the erotic alter-ego of New York Times bestselling author Marie Force. All three books in her initial Quantum Trilogy were New York Times bestsellers in 2015, and the Quantum Trilogy became the Quantum Series with Rapturous and Ravenous, with more to come!

Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 contemporary romances, including the Gansett Island Series, which has sold nearly 3 million books, and the Fatal Series from Harlequin Books, which has sold 1.5 million books. In addition, she is the author of the Butler, Vermont Series, the Green Mountain Series and the erotic romance Quantum Series, written under the slightly modified name of M.S. Force. All together, her books have sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide!

Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.

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Elizabeth's Review

     
Rapturous by M.S. Force

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would recommend to a friend

Wow!
It's been a while since I read the first three books in the Quantum series, but these are so well written that I didn't have any trouble slipping back into that world to spend time with Hayden and Addie.
We've met both of these characters before, but really get to know them here. It was nice to see a softer side to Hayden as they tried to figure out if the love between them was enough to make a life together.
Ms. Force did an excellent job of walking the line of showing us Hayden's tortured side, but without making the push/pull he had with Addie seem repetitive. This is also a story where the secondary cast makes a huge impact, but doesn't detract from their love story.
Rapturous doesn't have the heavy feel of the first three books in the series, but the emotions still ripple off the page and pull the reader in.

 Ravenous by M.S. Force

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader;s Time

Review Copy Provided by Author

This is a case of I liked it, but....
I love the premise! 2 people who have been friends for years and have always been attracted to each other - they just never admitted it. One thing changes and they get a taste of being together -they just have one pesky hurdle to clear....
Ms. Force does a good job with the attraction/relationship building with Ellie and Jasper. I found their relationship to be believable and rooted for them to make it work.
My issue was the sexy time. Yes, the "life style" is important to Jasper and it's something Ellie is new too, but I felt that too much time was spent on the introduction of her to that life and it went too far too fast. I actually found myself skimming those scenes in the book to spend more time with the characters in more real life situations.
This is a good addition to the series, but may not be the strongest book.

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