Thursday, January 12, 2017

Made the Grade: The Man With The Dragon Wings by Lizzie Lynn Lee

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition - File Size: 3573 KB | Expected Release Date: October 21, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: instafreebie

"The Man With The Dragon Wings" by Lizzie Lynn Lee

Author's Book Description : For Emily:

She never would’ve imagined her knight in shining armor is a bounty hunter.
He’s too bastardly wicked to walk only the right side of the law.
Granted, he’s hot and sexy as hell, but when he surrenders to the nature of his beast, he’s more terrifying than a scary monster.
Her brain tells her to run. Her body wants her to stay.
But why does her heart ache when he’s in danger?

For Rovik:

He never believed in love at first sight, and yet, the moment he laid eyes on her, he knows he must have her.
Save her.
She’s a runaway bride and the man she was forced to marry doesn’t deserve her, but will stop at nothing to get her back. Including bringing in the whole clan to take down Rovik.
True mates are real, and he plans to convince her that nothing on earth could stop him from making her his.
Forever…

Author note: This story contains graphic dragon-on-dragon violence, a runaway bride who drives like a homicidal maniac, and a young dragon king who thinks every problem in the world can be solved with an orgasm.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! Under unusual circumstances, Emily finds herself a runaway bride even though she was more of a prisoner than anything else and during the same day she runs she meets Rovik, her mate who's a vicious dragon. Though Emily knows about dragons so she isn't scared, the big mystery in this novella is about her past and why the family who held her "prisoner" wants her back so adamantly.

Rovik's version of a take no prisoners everyone who threatens my mate shall die type of romance is interestingly intriguing. Yet, it didn't fully hold my interest up to the very end ... only my curiosity as I skimmed the last few chapters to see how it ended.

Nevertheless, I recommend it for those looking for a unique take on dragon shifter paranormal romances.

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Cyber Lover | Tiger In Her Bed

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2016 | #TeaserTuesday: Tiger In Her Bed


Book Teaser(s) :
God, she was fucking beautiful. It was as if the whole world had just lit up. She was one of those rare few who could brighten a room like sunshine. He was captivated by her. ~ within Chapter 1

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Feasted On: Breaking Him by Sherilee Gray

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 142; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1207 KB | Expected Release Date: September 5, 2016 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Scorched | Obtained: NetGalley

"Breaking Him" by Sherilee Gray

Author's Book Description : Folks in town call him a monster—say he’s dangerous. But I know him simply as Elijah Hays, the quiet, gentle giant who works with the horses on my ranch. I can feel him watching me, that steady intense gaze making me crave things I don’t quite understand, burn in a way that frightens me. He’s always kept his distance…until that night.

I remember him coming to my rescue, me following him into the barn, giving him his first taste of a woman, and his inexperienced yet barely reined touch turning me to ash.

Now all I can think about is exposing the dark desire I see deep inside him—having him turn those dark desires on me. That low, gritty voice rasping orders in my ear. Those huge, rough hands holding me down when a storm blows in.

I want his surrender. His control. I want to break him…and have him break me…

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Elijah (Eli) is a hulking handsome man with a dark past, yet he is the one man that makes Abigail (Abi) feel safe no matter what. Therefore, even though it feels like Abigail's world is falling around her ears, when Abigail decides to show Elijah what true affection is and that it's worth it no matter what is going on becomes one of her top priorities. Yet what will happen when the town feels Elijah isn't right for her, will she allow everyone to separate them or will their relationship grow because of it?

This intensely erotic romance instantly wraps you into Abigail and Elijah's world and their growing relationship. In addition, it was so SWEET how Elijah handled Abigail, he's definitely a gentle giant at least when it comes to her. I couldn't get enough, I got addicted to the intensity.

I recommend this novel to those looking for a HOT, passionate erotic contemporary romance.

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My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Entangled Indulgence High Striker Booth at Entangled Publishing's Summer Carnival | Blog Tour, Guest Post, Spreading the Word & GC Giveaway


Authors' Novel Extras : Breaking Him - Overview



Book Teaser(s) :
His brow creased. "Did I make you feel good, darlin'?"
I'd have thought he was joking, if it weren't for his serious expression.
I couldn't help it. I wrapped my fingers around the side of his neck, pulled him down so his face was buried against my throat, and giggled uncontrollably, managing between gasped breaths to get out, "If it'd been any better, I'd be unconscious."
That's when I heard it for the first time, that deep, low sound that cut off my giggles and had my heart growing bigger, so big I didn't know how it was still beating.
Elijah Hays was laughing, and it was the most beautiful thing I'd ever heard. ~ within Chapter 7

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Blog Tour - Love Across Time by 10 Various Authors | Spreading the Word

LOVE ACROSS TIME

Blog Tour - The Beast Within by Jacquie Biggar | Spreading the Word & GC #Giveaway

THE BEAST WITHIN
Mended Souls, book 2
by Jacquie Biggar

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Made the Grade: The Connollys Series, Book 1 / A Charisma Series Novel

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1156 KB | Expected Release Date: October 14, 2016 | Publisher: Coffee on Sundays Press | Obtained: Magic of Books Promotions

"The Rock Star’s Christmas Reunion" [The Connollys Series, Book 1] & [A Charisma Series Novel] by Heather Hiestand (aka Anh Leod)

Author's Book Description : Twelve years ago, Bax Connolly left his small town behind to find fame and fortune with his guitar. Now the legendary, tattooed rock star is back and has purchased a home. The bad boy of the music industry wants to reconnect with his estranged family by throwing a huge Christmas party. But his tough, working class relatives have no clue how to deal with their ultra-wealthy and famous prodigal son and want nothing to do with him.

Yakima Wannassay’s catering company needs a Christmas miracle to keep from going under, but she never expected Santa to deliver her the perfect holiday client—her former next door neighbor Bax. A recommendation from him could take her business to a whole new level. And when she steps under the mistletoe with the irresistible Bax, she finds herself wanting to mix business with pleasure. Too bad a long ago told little white lie could blow up in her face and ruin both Christmas and her future.

The Rock Star’s Christmas Reunion reunites a couple who were never together except in rumor, adds some music industry edge, and mixes in the joy of the holidays!

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! After years away, Bax (Baxter) has returned home to salvage his relationship with his family. However, he didn’t expect to connect with his old neighbor Yakima or to have her become the calming presence his life, especially when he finds that his family has more drama then he originally thought. Yet, will their lives mesh up enough to be anything more than a fling?

Entertaining, sweet, and full of unique twists. This sweet rockstar romance integrates its readers into small town life in Battlefield, Washington and more accurately the big boisterous Connolly family. I liked that even though this novel was based around Bax & Yakima it felt more like great setup to an intriguing series.

Bax and Yakima are an enjoyable pair. Plus, it was fun to see how Yakima mellowed Bax out and the steps it took to get him to be “vegan-ized,” while he brought out her “wild side” a bit. Their story might seem unrealistic at first but I liked how Ms. Hiestand normalized them both and kept everything believable in a way to say, “No one is perfect,” even though Bax and Yakima are perfect together.

I recommend this novel to those looking for a unique contemporary rockstar romance!

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My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Blog Tour - If I Had You by Heather Hiestand | Book Release Launch, Spreading the Word & GC Giveaway


Authors' Novel Extras : The Rock Star’s Christmas Reunion - Overview | Christmas is here! The Rock Star’s Christmas Reunion is out today! #new release #romance

Authors' Series Extras :

Book Teaser(s) :
Bax was a walking contradiction wrapped in a dangerous sexy package. ~ within Chapter 5
"How about you, sweetheart? You fresh?" He leaned forward and sniffed her hair.
"Eau de cookies," she joked.
"I do smell chocolate," he said. "Come at me with some freshly baked pumpkin pie in your hair and I'll be putty in your hands."
She tilted her head. "Good to know, but wrong holiday." ~ within Chapter 8

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Blog Tour - The Arrangement by Jenna Fox | Spreading the Word

THE ARRANGEMENT
Pleasing the Manwhore, book 1
by Jenna Fox

#TeaserTuesday: Tiger In Her Bed

TEASER TUESDAYS is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just share a teaser from a novel you've previously read or are currently reading!



MY Teaser Tuesdays :

"Tiger In Her Bed" by Lizzie Lynn Lee - [Amazon Book Link]




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Monday, January 9, 2017

Idolizing In: The Governess Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition - File Size: 2146 KB | Expected Release Date: October 10, 2016 | Publisher: Simon & Schuster : Gallery Books : Pocket Star | Obtained: NetGalley

"The Governess Was Wanton" [The Governess Series, Book 2] by Julia Kelly

Author's Book Description : This delightfully charming and saucy historical romance series features three best friends, employed as governesses for different families, who all find themselves wanting something they can’t have.

Mary Woodward, a young veteran governess, has one job: guiding a young debutante through her first season in high society. And up until now, keeping her focus and avoiding temptation has been easy. But never before has the father of her young charge been as devilishly handsome as the single, wealthy Earl of Asten…. Convinced to risk it all, Mary let’s herself enjoy one night of magic at a masked ball in Asten’s arms, but will they both regret everything when the Earl learns her true identity?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! When Mary starts her latest job as the governess to the Earl of Asten's only daughter, she finds her world tilted of its axis by the Earl (Eric) himself. He's handsome, smart, and kind with a roguish streak the only seems to come out around her. They try to maintain distance between them but the night of the masquerade ball the distance becomes obsolete but only Mary knows the truth. Will Mary & Eric be able to have more than stolen moments together or will their ranks keep them separated forever?

This novel enamored me from the very beginning!! The illicit situation that brews between Mary & Eric is sweet and all consuming; it had me wanting their story to be never-ending. All the characters were entertaining in their own right making this Cinderella-ish novel so fun to read!

Yet, what captured me was Mary & Eric. The intense connection they shared was thrilling to read about while charming in a way that wish I could've read about more (like in an epilogue). They were perfect for one another. And how Mary just seemed to fit into Eric and his daughter's lives was so seamless that it only took putting down "the rival" to make everything work for them. 💖

This is one of my favorites so I definitely recommend it to those looking for a slightly erotic historical romance!!!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Amazon (Kindle) USD : The Governess Was Wicked (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : The Governess Was Wild (Book 3)

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Authors' Novel Extras : The Governess Was Wanton Is Out Today! | The Language of Flowers



Authors' Series Extras : The Governess Series - Overview | The Governess Problem | The Governess Was Wild Is Out Now! | Writing to Music


Book Teaser(s) :
"Thank you."
She started in surprise. "Whatever for?"
"Whatever it was you said to Eleanora to make her agree to come to this ball and all of the parties since you spoke to her. I don't know what you did, but she's beginning to act more like herself than she has in a long time. What's your secret?"
She laughed. "If I told you, you wouldn't need me anymore."
"I wouldn't say that." His eyes darkened as he said it---or did she just imagine it? Either way, something sparked deep inside of her, and for one crazy moment all she wanted to do was grip the man by his loose collar and drag his lips to her. ~ within Chapter 6
"You're playing with fire," he said.
Her eyes flicked up to his and a wicked smile touched her lips. "Set me alight, Eric." ~ within Chapter 10

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Blog Tour - Infamous by Lori Sizemore | Spreading the Word & GC #Giveaway

INFAMOUS
 by Lori Sizemore

Blog Tour - Spy Game by Suz deMello | Spreading the Word

SPY GAME: Romantic Suspense
by Suz deMello

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Second Sentence Saturday: Abby and the Cute One


SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

  • Grab the novel/novella your currently reading or previously read
  • Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
  • Share the SECOND sentence from that page
  • Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want



MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"Abby and the Cute One" [Backstage Pass Series, Book 5] by Erin Butler - [Amazon Book Link]

Especially since he was sure she just slipped him her number.



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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

2017 100+ Reading Challenge

Check out my previous challenges:
2010 100+ Reading Challenge2011 100+ Reading Challenge2012 100+ Reading Challenge
2013 100+ Reading Challenge2014 100+ Reading Challenge2015 100+ Reading Challenge
2016 100+ Reading Challenge

Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2017. Anyway ... here we go:
    -- January 2017 --
  1. "Fool Me Twice" [If Only . . . Series, Book 1] by Mandy Hubbard (aka Amanda Grace)
  2. "A Veil of Secrets" [Araneae Nation Series, Book 5] by Hailey Edwards
  3. "Wild Nights" [Vegas Nights Series, Book 3] by Karen Erickson (aka Monica Murphy)
  4. "Falling for the Babysitter" by Penny Wylder
  5. "Fall Into Me" by Nikki Wild
  6. "PLAYED" by Nikki Wild
  7. "For the Sake of the Children" [Leadville, Colorado Series, Book 5] by Danica Favorite
  8. "Fall With Me" [Sixth Street Bands Series, Book 2] by Jayne Frost
  9. "Sweet Southern Bad Boy" [Harmony Homecomings Series, Book 3] by Michele Summers
  10. -- February 2017 --
  11. "Hot For Xmas" by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)
  12. "His Brat" by Isabella Starling
  13. "His Wicked Wish" [Cinderella Sister Hood Series, Book 5] by Olivia Drake (aka Barbara Dawson Smith)
  14. "Bite Harder" by Jenika Snow (Note: "Bite Harder" is another name for "All Bite, No Growl.")
  15. "Idol" [VIP Series, Book 1] by Kristen Callihan
  16. "The Rancher's Surprise Triplets" [Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings Series, Book 1] by Linda Ford
  17. "Saving Private Benjamin" by Cynthia P. Willow
  18. "The Earl's Return" [Marriage Mart Mayhem Series, Book 7] by Callie Hutton
  19. "The Wedding Charade" [Four Weddings and a Fiasco World Series] by Melissa McClone
  20. "A Daddy for Baby Zoe?" by Fiona Lowe
  21. "Charmed by the Tiger" [Tiger Lovers Series, Book 1] by Dana Lawson
  22. -- March 2017 --
  23. "Carrying the King's Pride" [Kingdoms & Crowns Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Hayward
  24. "Her Stepbrothers are Werewolves" [Stepbrothers Series, Book 7] by Trinity Blacio
  25. "Thunder on the Plains" by Rosanne Bittner
  26. "Her Best Friend's Dad" by Penny Wylder
  27. "Royally Roma" [The Royals Series, Book 1] by Teri Wilson
  28. "Calling It" [Calling It Series, Book 1] by Jen Doyle
  29. "Undeniable" [Always Series, Book 3] by Cherie M. Hudson (aka Lexxie Couper)
  30. "This One Moment" [Pushing Limits Series, Book 1] by Stina Lindenblatt
  31. "Her Baby, His Love" [Charity, Montana Series, Book 1] by Lynne Marshall
  32. "His Forever Family" [Billionaires and Babies Series] by Sarah M. Anderson (aka Maggie Chase)
  33. "Stand-In Rancher Daddy" [Lone Star Cowboy League: The Founding Years Series, Book 1] by Renee Ryan
  34. "Surfacing" [Swans Landing Series, Book 1] by Shana Norris
  35. -- April 2017 --
  36. "Rock Strong" [Rock Candy Series, Book 1] by Virna DePaul
  37. "The Spinster and the Rake" by Anne Stuart
  38. "Lone Tiger And Cub" by Lizzie Lynn Lee
  39. "Sweet Southern Trouble" [Harmony Homecomings Series, Book 4] by Michele Summers
  40. "A Ready-Made Amish Family" [Amish Hearts Series, Book 5] by Jo Ann Brown (aka J. A. Ferguson, Jo Ann Ferguson, Joanna Hampton, Rebecca North, & Marianne Ellis)
  41. "Accidentally in Love with the Biker" [What Happens in Vegas Series, Book 13] by Teri Anne Stanley
  42. "Her Pregnancy Bombshell" [Summer at Villa Rosa Series, Book 1] by Liz Fielding
  43. -- May 2017 --
  44. "Beyond the Stars" by Stacy Wise
  45. "Blood Bound" [Blood Ravagers Trilogy, Book 1] by Traci Douglass
  46. "Text Me, Maybe" by Jolyse Barnett
  47. "When In Texas" [Blame it on Texas Series] by Lynda Simmons
  48. "Bases Loaded: Baseball Erotica" by F. Leonora Solomon
    1. "The Slump" by L. Maretta
    2. "Lucky" by Malin James
    3. "Third Strike and a Beauty" by C. P. McClennan
    4. "Fan Fetish" by Yolanda Shoshana
    5. "Sweet Spot" by Robin Juliet
    6. "On the Verge" by Rosalía Zizzo
    7. "Refuse to Lose" by Nicole Wilder
    8. "The Night of '79" by Thomma Finland
    9. "The Second Inning" by Vita Perez
    10. "The Legend of Muy Hombre" by Tomio Hall-Black
    11. "Up to Bat" by Lexi Hayes
    12. "Bleacher Bums" by Oleander Plume
  49. "Finding Her Rhythm" [Backstage Pass Series, Book 1] by Dani Wade
  50. -- June 2017 --
  51. "The Innocent's Secret Baby" [Billionaires & One-Night Heirs Series, Book 1] by Carol Marinelli
  52. "His Temptation" [The HIS Collection, Book 4] by Amber Bardan
  53. "HIS First" [The HIS Collection, Book 6] by Jenika Snow
  54. "Merry Christmas Baby" by Marie Cole
  55. "Fury of Surrender" [Dragonfury Series, Book 6] by Coreene Callahan
  56. -- July 2017 --
  57. "Wedded for the Baby" [Stand-In Brides Series, Book 2] by Dorothy Clark
  58. "A Shift in the Water" [Elemental Shifter Series, Book 1] by Patricia D. Eddy
  59. "Seduced By Wolves" [Moonlit Destiny Series, Book 1] by Ariel Sanders
  60. "Hard Lawyer" by Liam Foster
  61. "Marry Your Billionaire" [The Billionaire's Reluctant Bride Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Savage
  62. "Marked for Them" [Witches of Rose Lake Series, Book 1] by Lia Davis
  63. -- August 2017 --
  64. "Second Chance Amish Bride" [The Brides of Lost Creek Series, Book 1] by Marta Perry
  65. "Love Across the Ocean" [Help Wanted Series] by Ellynore Seybold
  66. "Amish Christmas Twins" [Christmas Twins Series, Book 1] & [A Amish Bachelor Series Novel] by Patricia Davids
  67. "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" [Pilots Hockey Series, Book 4] by Sophia Henry
  68. "My Sugar Daddy" [The Sugar Daddy Series, Book 1] by Trinity Blacio
  69. "A Magical Shift" [Weres and Witches of Silver Lake Series, Book 1] by Vella Day
  70. "Lover Eternal" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward
  71. -- September 2017 --
  72. "Lover Awakened" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3] by J. R. Ward
  73. "Falling for the Billionaire Wolf and His Baby" [Blood Moon Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by Sasha Summers
  74. "Blocked" [Blocked Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lane
  75. "I'll Be There" [The Montgomery Brothers Series, Book 6] by Samantha Chase
  76. "Race of Love" [The Remingtons Universe Series] by Melissa McClone
  77. "The Bull Rider and the Baby" [The Skirts and Spurs Trilogy, Book 2] by Jeanine McAdam
  78. "I Dared the Duke" [The Wayward Wallflowers Series, Book 2] by Anna Bennett
  79. "No Substitute" by Susan Diane Johnson
  80. "Chance of a Lifetime" [Anderson Brothers Series, Book 3] by Marissa Clarke
  81. "The Doctor's Baby Secret" by Scarlet Wilson
  82. -- October 2017 --
  83. "The Sheikh's Unruly Lover" [Almasi Sheikhs Series, Book 2] by Leslie North
  84. "Secrets of a Billionaire's Mistress" [One Night With Consequences Series] by Sharon Kendrick
  85. "Sicilian's Baby of Shame" [Billionaires & One-Night Heirs Series, Book 3] by Carol Marinelli
  86. "The Billionaire's Christmas Baby" by Marion Lennox
  87. "A Baby for Christmas" [The Starr Brothers of Montana Series, Book 2] by Joan Kilby
  88. "A New Leash on Love" [Rescue Me Series, Book 1] by Debbie Burns
  89. "P.S. I Like You" by Kasie West
  90. "Wolf in her Soul" [Salvation Pack Series, Book 8] by N. J. Walters
  91. "A Hummingbird Christmas" [Glacier Creek Series, Prequel / A Glacier Creek Novel] by Karen Foley
  92. "A Scottish Lord for Christmas" [Sins and Scandals Series, Book 3] by Lauren Smith
  93. -- November 2017 --
  94. "Fairytale Shifters" [Gray Ridge Pack] by Alexa Riley
  95. "Driving Her Crazy" [Crazy Love Series, Book 1] by Kira Archer
  96. "Mated To The Werewolf King" [The Kings Series, Book 1] by Alena Des
  97. "It Must Be Christmas: Three Holiday Stories" by Jennifer Crusie, Donna Alward, & Mandy Baxter
    1. "Hot Toy" by Jennifer Crusie
    2. "Christmas at Seashell Cottage" [Jewell Cove Series, Book 1.5] by Donna Alward
    3. "Mated by Midsummer" [Stratton Wolves Series, Book 1] by Mina Carter
  98. "Christmas With the Billionaire Rancher" [The Billionaire's Club: Texas Heartthrobs Series, Book 1] by Mandy Baxter
  99. -- December 2017 --
  100. "Her Secret Amish Child" [Pinecraft Homecomings Series, Book 1] by Cheryl Williford
  101. "Homecoming for Christmas" [Christmas Mountain Series, Book 1] by Ciara Knight
  102. "A Vicarage Christmas" [The Holley Sisters of Thornthwaite Series, Book 1] by Kate Hewitt
  103. "Sarah And The Secret Sheikh" by Michelle Douglas
  104. "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman

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BOOK LIST: Books Through the Season

Romance Between the Pages' Weekly Podcast Interview | Presented Courtesy of Magic of Books Promotions


Ever wondered about the personalities behind your favorite books? Victoria Danann's new podcast with Riley J. Ford has an incredible lineup of authors booked through January. No question is out of bounds. Check it out!

THIS WEEK'S BEST SELLING AUTHOR...

LESLIE WILDER!

Leslie Wilder grew up in a small town in West Tennessee. A country girl at heart, she’s always thought that life is too short, but she had no idea how short it really was until her brother passed away in 2014. She’s always been an avid reader, loving the escape only a great book can give, and wondered if she had what it took to write one of the wild romances she’d come to adore. With the support of her family and friends, she published Inferno: A Devil Chaser’s MC, one year after her brother’s death. With him in mind, she fulfilled her lifetime dream of writing. Since then, she’s completed the Devil Chaser’s Series and continued on with the Satan’s Fury MC Series. She has so many stories in her head, and can’t wait to share each and every one.

Leslie has been blown away by the support of her readers, appreciating every message, review, and encouraging word she’s received over the past year. She looks forward to continuing this journey with them for years to come.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Giveaway Winner of Michele Summers' "Sweet Southern Bad Boy"



Joshua B.

Congratulations, Joshua!! You just won a copy of Michele Summers' "Sweet Southern Bad Boy!!"

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THANK YOU to everyone who participated!! You all make me so proud, for followers like you!


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#TeaserTuesday: How to Handle a Scandal

TEASER TUESDAYS is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just share a teaser from a novel you've previously read or are currently reading!



MY Teaser Tuesdays :

"How to Handle a Scandal" [The Scandalous Sisters Series, Book 2] by Emily Greenwood - [Amazon Book Link]




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Monday, January 2, 2017

Idolizing In: Found in Oblivion Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 5021 KB | Release Date: August 21, 2016 | Publisher: Rainbow Rage Publishing | Obtained: Amazon

"Bedded Bliss" [Found in Oblivion Series, Book 1] by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott (aka Taryn Quinn)

Author's Book Description : A hot night in Vegas is just what the rockstar ordered…until someone ends up married.

Michael Shawcross is living the dream, opening up for his idols, Oblivion, on his band Warning Sign’s first tour. Until an overzealous fan goes too far and his hard-partying ways catch up to him in the form of an ultimatum from his manager, Lila Crandall.

Clean up your image—or else.

Single mom Chloe Adams is in Vegas for a rare girls’ night out. She wasn’t ever supposed to be attracted to another rockstar. In fact, she’s in rockstar rehab, and the cure for her addiction definitely isn’t a sexy, smart-assed guitarist with wicked fingers.

She never expects to accidentally end up his wife. Or to have her new husband suddenly decide that she’s the solution to all his problems. And surprise…he’s happy to show his appreciation in a number of interesting, inventive ways.

Pretending their marriage is real might just be the hottest proposition she’s ever been given.

But what happens when a lie becomes the truth?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Two acquaintances meet up unexpectedly in Vegas. After a night of partying and heavy flirtation they wake up to find they’re married yet have no memory of doing so. Both are from different upbringings and completely different worlds, but because of how he was raised Michael doesn’t want to get divorced and plans on assisting Chloe any way he can so their marriage will work. Will all of Michael’s plans fall into place, making it so Chloe, her son, and Michael can actually be a good family together? Or will others try to keep them apart for good?

This is the first really sweet rockstar romance novel that I’ve read in a while, and I am SOOO HAPPY that I found it! Though I feel that Ms. Quinn & Ms. Elliott need to put together some type of “family tree” for the band (if they haven’t already) just to keep everyone’s backgrounds straight, I did not feel lost at all in this novel and it kept me entertained the whole way through, with an intriguing plotline and characters (main & secondary) to boot!

Both Michael & Chloe are intense and driven people, so much so that they have a hard time listening to one another in the beginning but it makes their banter and their story that much more fun! I loved how Michael pretty much worshipped Chloe. I mean they might not have known each other that well before Vegas but I loved how their relationship came together and how Michael was determined to make a go of them together no matter what. I was charmed! In addition, I adored how the ending played out making it so they had a situation to deal with and to triumph over instead of one of them accidently hurting the other. As I said above, it made me all so happy. *hehee*

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those looking for an awesome rockstar contemporary romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Amazon (Kindle) USD : Triple Trouble (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : Dirty Duet (Book 3)

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Bedded Bliss (Found in Oblivion, #1)
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My Previous Interview(s) with Cari Quinn : September 2012

My Previous Review(s) for Cari Quinn : No Flowers Required

My Previous Mention(s) of Cari Quinn's Books/Characters : Blog Tour - Made the Grade: No Flowers Required by Cari Quinn | Interview, Review, & Giveaway | Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

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Her wild hair, her seductive movements, and the longing in her eyes were his undoing.
His fucking personal Waterloo.
He hadn't planned on hooking up with anyone tonight. Definitely hadn't expected to be riding a high like this. But the buzz in his blood and the look of her ate at him, tempting him to seek her out for real after the concert ended.
Backstage pass, hell. He'd give her a bedroom pass, then tie her to his headboard right through the next morning.
She could be taken. Possibly even married. Could be a psycho. Damn, she might even be underage. She definitely had that whole schoolgirl thing going on, even with her hot clothes and gyrations. But he didn't care. Oh, he would---later. After.
Jesus, there had to be an after with her or he was going to lose his mind. ~ within Chapter 7 - titled 'Las Vegas'
Being near her was like standing in the path of the sun. As much as he just wanted to bask in her warmth, he needed more. Had to taste every part of her and remind himself that even if none of this made sense, even if it never did, he didn't have doubts when it was just the two of them.
Was it insane? Sure. Absolutely. An insanity he craved.
Maybe that was all he needed to know. ~ within Chapter 22 - titled 'Los Angeles'

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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Second Sentence Saturday: This Book Will Change Your Life


SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

  • Grab the novel/novella your currently reading or previously read
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  • Share the SECOND sentence from that page
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MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"This Book Will Change Your Life" [Arlington Series, Book 1] by Amanda Weaver - [Amazon Book Link]

Eighteen: the number of freshmen who were admitted into the Honors Chemistry Program this year.



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