August 31, 2018

REVIEW: Unexpected (The Vault) By, Aleatha Romig




*Paul*
What will happen... when Jenn learns the truth that has been brewing deep inside me?
...when she learns my desires have been restrained?
...when containing them is no longer possible?
Will she flee when there’s no place to run?
Traveling to the isolation of a tropical island, we agree to lay our marriage and our future on the line. It’s the only way to face the demons—my demons—that threaten our life together.
For us to make our marriage work, we must break down barriers, reveal the hidden places, and shine light where darkness has taken root.
This reprieve from life is meant to be about us, our marriage, and our future.
It is...until the unexpected happens...
Will our marriage survive? Will we?
This suspenseful, steamy stand-alone novella follows Paul and Jenn Masters, characters previously introduced in the novella UNCONVENTIONAL. This quick, spicy story may be read completely on its own or even before UNCONVENTIONAL.
If you enjoy a fast and furious, heart-thundering ride that leaves you breathless and perhaps a bit hot and bothered, check out New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig’s THE VAULT novellas: UNCONVENTIONAL and UNEXPECTED.
Have you been Aleatha’d?


**Review**
I am going to do this review a bit differently. If you have noticed I did not give this book a rating because I honestly couldn't land on a rating that I thought was fair or one that I could live with. I had so many emotions going through me while reading this: interest, enjoyment, surprise, confusion, anger, and finally calm. I had to take a few days because even though this is a novella I wanted to be clear from those emotions. A good book makes you feel all of those things so I guess the novella did it's job.

Paul and Jenn have been married for quite a while. It was love at first sight for both of them. They have never questioned their love. When the story opens the couple is in the middle of signing divorce papers. I know crazy right? But this is a story about a couple coming back to each other. That is definitely what this story was. They are both holding secrets that could make or break their marriage and what do they have to loose? Pretending to be something their not and keeping those secrets have started the cracks. Might as well expose those secrets and see if the cracks heal or break completely.

Aleatha Romig definitely proved that she has a way with words with this novella. She created a great story and two characters that you really feel for. Both characters are really likeable. The secrets they are holding don't stay secrets for long except for Jenn's which drove me a little crazy but it was also understandable. Aleatha shows you that divorce isn't always the answer. She also shows that she can really bring the heat. Some of the scene were very steamy and definitely well written.

Ok so now after reading this you're like, why don't you know what to give this book? Well let me show you.


Again you're probably asking why I have as problem with this since its a trigger warning. I have a problem with it because it was a vague trigger warning that didn't give the reader any real warning of what is about to come. This is what really and truly bothered me. While none of what happens bothers me personally, even though I have my own past it doesn't trigger me, it could definitely trigger someone else. I applaud Aleatha Romig for having a trigger warning. I just would have wanted a less vague one.

So all in all I thought the book was well written, the story was interesting, and the characters were believable. I would just take caution in reading this one. There is a plot point in the book that is a trigger for some people. So be aware of that as a reader.










August 29, 2018

RELEASE DAY: Hitman Wedding (Bad Boys Inc. #4) By, Evie Langlais


Today we have the release blitz of HITMAN WEDDING by Eve Langlais! Check it out and grab your copy today!



Title: HITMAN WEDDING

Author: Eve Langlais

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About HITMAN WEDDING:

The employees of Bad Boy Inc. are gathering for a celebration. The bride sported the latest in bullet proof corsets. The groom wore a gun. The guests came armed for action. But the cake blew up before they could eat it. As for the honeymoon, it’s going to be a mad chase across the globe dodging bullets and bombs to find the culprit who wants them all dead.

 Once upon a time, Darren fell for a woman while in the world’s most romantic city. In full view of the Eiffel tower he had his heart torn from his chest and stomped on. Time for revenge. Francesca played Darren for a fool, but he won’t let it happen again. Now that he’s found her, she’s going to pay for her actions. Problem is she’s getting under his skin. Rubbing against his skin. Making him remember those Paris days and hotter nights. Before he can decide if he’s crazy enough to fall in love with her again, everything explodes after the wedding.

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“Who hired you?” Fran snorted.

“Come now, Darren. You and I both know I am not going to answer that.”

 “You will.” She sighed.

“You’re being ridiculous.”

 “There is nothing wrong with demanding answers.” He waggled the point of his knife at her. She still didn’t flinch.

“Are you going to torture me? Is that what you do now? Torment women because your ego is bruised?”

 “The last time I tortured someone, it was with my tongue, and as I recall, you screamed for more.” A slight flare of her nostrils showed that she remembered what he spoke of. There was no mistaking the slight hint of pink in her cheeks. She never could hide her blushes, especially when aroused.

She still wants me, too? 

Heat flashed through him followed by an instant cold bucket of don’t-fall-for-it-you-idiot. This wasn’t real.

“You need to let me go. You don’t know what you’re doing. My surveillance of you was standard industry business. You, of all people, should understand that.”

Yes, Darren knew all about espionage, especially that of companies and people.

But who was behind it of late?

Who kept laying traps and trying to kill the people trained at his academy?



  


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August 28, 2018

RELEASE DAY: Unexpected By, Aleatha Romig

       

UNEXPECTED
By Aleatha Romig
Release Day August 28th





*Paul*
What will happen... when Jenn learns the truth that has been brewing deep inside me?
...when she learns my desires have been restrained?
...when containing them is no longer possible?
Will she flee when there’s no place to run?
Traveling to the isolation of a tropical island, we agree to lay our marriage and our future on the line. It’s the only way to face the demons—my demons—that threaten our life together.
For us to make our marriage work, we must break down barriers, reveal the hidden places, and shine light where darkness has taken root.
This reprieve from life is meant to be about us, our marriage, and our future.
It is...until the unexpected happens...
Will our marriage survive? Will we?
This suspenseful, steamy stand-alone novella follows Paul and Jenn Masters, characters previously introduced in the novella UNCONVENTIONAL. This quick, spicy story may be read completely on its own or even before UNCONVENTIONAL.
If you enjoy a fast and furious, heart-thundering ride that leaves you breathless and perhaps a bit hot and bothered, check out New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig’s THE VAULT novellas: UNCONVENTIONAL and UNEXPECTED.
Have you been Aleatha’d?



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  Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. 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 over 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 a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life! 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 stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016. In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT. Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. NEWSLETTER | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE | GOODREADS INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | PINTEREST  

REVIEW: Mission: Anaconda (Division Eight #3) By, AD Starrling









It should have been a simple mission. 
They were meant to get in and out in one day. 
Except it wasn’t. 
And they didn’t.

When a CIA double agent working for one of the most influential cartels in South America comes up with a lead that could help the U.S. government and their allies slow the growing scourge posed by drug lords in the region, ARMOR is assigned the task of extracting a bookkeeper and his family out of their clutches. But the mission goes horribly wrong and two of ARMOR’s agents end up in the hands of the enemy. 

There’s no love lost between Gaby Hawkins and Miles Dawson. Especially not after the kiss they exchange in a bar following a stupid dare. But when they find themselves at the mercy of the cartel, the two are forced to rely on each other to mount a getaway. 

Lost in the jungle without their weapons or a means to communicate with ARMOR, Gaby and Miles have to survive on their wits and locate the hideout where the bookkeeper has been taken. 

While the rest of ARMOR scrambles to discover their whereabouts, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds between the missing agents and the cartel men tracking them. And as the danger grows, so do the feelings between the two. Feelings that are changing into something neither of them anticipated. 

Time is running out for Gaby and Miles. Can they survive the perils of the jungle, outsmart their foe, and complete their mission? And will they finally realize how wrong they were about each other and how very right they are together?


Mission:Anaconda is the third novella in the high-octane, romantic military suspense series Division Eight, from bestselling author AD Starrling. If you like action-packed, sexy stories with strong-willed heroes and heroines, then you’ll love this gripping black ops series. 

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***Review***

This was a well written contemporary novel. It was filled with action that made the book a fast read. This book had so many things going for it, there was humor, suspense, action, and a little romance.

The romance is where the book lost some stars for me. There was very little throughout the story. By the time we could feel the romance heating up the book ended. So I felt like I was left hanging with that part of their life. We don't really know how they end up.

A.D Starrling created a great Co-Op series and this is the 3rd novella. Starrling has a knack for creating an action story that pulls you in and makes you feel like you are watching an action movie. There were so many twists and turns, it kept you engaged in the story. The writing flowed really well. If you like well written action-thrillers with little romance this is the novella series for you.






August 23, 2018

REVIEW: The Truth About Lies (The Truth Duet #1) By, Aly Martinez


Today we are celebrating the release of the first book in The Truth Duet by Aly Martinez. The Truth About Lies is now live and on sale for just $2.99 for today only! Read below my review!!!

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Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four young children. Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and baked feta. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person. She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.    
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Truth: 5 “If I could give it more I would” Stars
Lie: I haven't read it more than once already




Truth: From over a thousand miles away, I watched on the screen of my phone as two men murdered my wife. And I was helpless to save her.
Consumed by hate and rage, I spent four years running from my memories. 

Until a shattered woman gave me a reason to stop.

Cora lived in a nightmare, but through sheer force of will, she’d turned it into something beautiful. She had a smile that could pierce the darkest soul. And with one glance, she shredded mine. 

Lie: I was only there for a fresh start.
Lie: I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
Lie: There was nothing I could do to save her, either.

But that’s the thing about lies—you never know who to believe.










***Review***


“This is the truth, Cora. This. Right here. You and me. This moment. This feeling. This is the                  truth.”


I am at a loss for words. This book went above and beyond my expectations and it wasn’t because I kept them low. I’m not really a fan of either of the main characters being widows. I hate the push and pull of guilt for the deceases significant other. It’s a real emotion and something that happens all the time, but I just don’t like reading about it. So that was one reason for me not to expect much. The next was I have never read a book by Aly Martinez before. I didn’t know her writing style or how well she could tell a story, but the blurb brought me in and I had to give her a try. Let me tell you, that book was something else. It was intense and unapologetic in its intensity. Aly Martinez created a story that grabbed you from the very first line. Not the first chapter. The. Very. First. Line.


“This smile was different. It was the kind of smile that could have shredded the darkest soul. And I knew-because it was the exact moment I felt the first slice through mine.”


Our two main characters are Penn and Cora. Both characters have lived through their own version of hell. Penn had to watch, over FaceTime call, as his wife was brutally murdered. Cora on the other hand got married young and into a family that hates her. After her husband passed away his family decided to treat her as their own personal punching bag. But she was stuck in that life until she could find a way to claw her way out. When the handyman of her building gets caught doing things he shouldn’t Penn and his brother’s life collides with Cora. Both Cora and Penn are hiding behind their own veil of lies. Lies that keep them safe and lies that keep them alive. Those lies, and personal demons are about to come front and center and they are going to have to claw their way to freedom.


“That third night, I couldn’t handle anymore rejection, so I casually drank a beer while standing at my peephole and stared at him staring at me. He was beautiful. I was a weirdo. I went to bed.”


Cora. Oh my god how I love her. She has gone through some miserable shit and is still standing. Cora is still able to be there for everyone that needs her. Aly Martinez created a strong, stubborn, and beautiful character that put everyone before herself. Cora would rather take a chance to save everyone instead of taking a life raft to save herself. No matter what happened to her she still had that little bit of hope that she would get out. I love strong-willed characters. I really hate female characters that are doormats. Cora is most definitely not a doormat and even when Penn does everything he can to push her away she doesn’t give up. She knows what she feels and doesn’t give up.


“The world is an ugly place, Cora. It’s filled with more sinners than saints. More hate than love. More chaos than kindness. And that’s not because the world is filled with bad people. It’s because the good ones stay silent.”


Penn. What a confusing, amazing, heartbreaking character. His chapters are very few (which I didn’t like) but they gave us a very small snapshot into the person that he is. Someone who is completely broken, who doesn’t want to put the pieces back together, until Cora. Even when he meets her he doesn’t want to put those pieces back together but with every minute spent together she picks up a little piece. There is not much we know about Penn and what we do know we don’t know is true. The man has so many secrets and so many lies. Every time we think we know something Aly throws us for a loop. Even with that Penn is magnetic. He is a character that you love even through all the confusion.


“And, goddamn it, fuck me seven ways to Sunday-she wasn’t even in the room, but as my heart slowed and my anger evaporated, I felt the warm curl of that woman sinking deeper under my skin.”


Have you ever read one of those books that you just find yourself highlighting repeatedly? That was me with this book. I couldn’t get enough. Aly Martinez created two beautiful heartbroken lies and when they collided it created an unbelievably real love and connection that could either bring that back from hell or burn them with the flame of betrayal. Aly’s writing was something else. It was fluid and flawless. It created a picture and story that I couldn’t put down. I devoured it in a day and then read it again. While the book was intense you almost forgot about it for a minute because there was also humor. I was actually surprised by how funny this book was at times too. It was funny, but it didn’t ruin the rawness of the book. Which is hard to do, and I was awed that Aly did it so flawlessly. This book was a smoke screen. It was full of half truths and lies that captivated you. This gritty, raw, emotional rollercoaster owned you from the very beginning.

One in. One Out.

Truth: I put this book down with my mouth hanging open. I didn’t know whether to cry or smile. I think I did both.


Lie: I’m patiently waiting for the next one.












COVER REVEAL: Faux Pas By, Natasha Madison

 






        



Release Day: OCTOBER 1
Standalone

Meghan

Five days in Paris sounded like a great idea for three friends. Especially when amazing wine was in play.

It didn't matter that our rented “apartment” only had one bed, and barely enough space to breathe, we were in Paris and our motto was c'est la vie.

Nothing would faze us, not even the rude waiter at the first restaurant we went to, or the insanely hot manger who was insulted when a bottle of wine was returned.

Nothing could bring me down or knock me off my path to the best vacation of my life.

Alex

I had six days in Paris and then I'd go back to  my wine vineyard. It was smooth sailing, until three "americans" came into the restaurant and returned my newest full bodied, savory creation.

I ignored her until she stormed out of the restaurant looking for a taxi at one in the morning.  I couldn't leave her wandering around the streets of Paris, could I?

I’d give her a ride, make sure she was safe, and my duty would be done. Except, was it?

Something about her pulled me.

This could be a vacation fling. After all, there is no real reason for her to know my interesting secret.

I'm France’s most eligible bachelor.


This faux pair is almost a faux pas...




 






   When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her... 

August 22, 2018

COVER REVEAL: Keeping Him (Bishop Brothers #4) By, Kennedy Fox






KEEPING HIM
BISHOP BROTHERS Book 4
By Kennedy Fox
Release Day: Sept 20


 




Jackson Bishop is your typical playboy.

Unpredictable, charming, and overly confident.

Growing up in Texas, the ranch life is all he’s ever known. Horses and late night partying are his lifestyles, and all the local girls know it too. Riding lessons aren’t the only things taught at the stables, and he makes sure clients never leave unsatisfied. Everyone knows Jackson’s a wild card, but not everything is as it seems. He may be a womanizer on the surface, but he’s hiding deep feelings about the one who’s had his heart since he was a teen. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as roping her in and claiming her as his.

Kiera Young is well-known for her sassy nature and outgoing personality. Though she’s one of the best horse trainers in the area, she’s never been able to tame her best friend and the man she’s secretly loved since she was fifteen—Jackson Bishop. She’s waited years for him to confess his true feelings but as time goes on, she decides she’s done waiting. Kiera finally meets a man who promises to give her the world, and when he pops the question, she says yes—knowing they’re both ready to settle down and start a family.

Even if her heart beats for another man.


Jackson’s certain he’s lost Kiera for good and has no one to blame but himself. However, on the day of her wedding, he can’t bring himself to watch the woman he loves walk down the aisle to someone else. Kiera’s already having second thoughts and knows she can’t get married without his support. It’s not until she’s at the altar that she realizes she can’t let Jackson go and will do whatever it takes to keep him—even if it means running out on her own wedding.


 



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  Brooke Cumberland & Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up to write under the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They 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 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! Keep up with all their social media platforms for updates & info! WEBSITE | NEWSLETTER | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM