Treat yourself with a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

Hi, book buddies ☺ It is so exciting to read a magnificent book from an author I love 💜

Do yourself a favour...
and read

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, 

a new dark romance by New York Times bestselling author, 

Skye Warren, is out July 7, 2020!

MY OPINION

I cannot get over this book. It is savage passion, dark dangers, and a devious suspense plot around stolen diamonds. Fascinating.

The prequel, Hidden Gem, lays an intriguing foundation of risky rendez-vous, the Louvre, and promising romance on the wrong side of the law. This first novel? It’s an attack on the senses!

Sisterly love takes Holly to Paris only to throw her into every woman’s hell. There she falls down the rabbit hole between two men on different sides of iron bars. I loved her smart bravery, her angelic compassion, her relentless logic. I relished the odd pleasure of that life-threatening situation where survival clashes with secrets, guilt, thirst, and sacrifices.

Elijah is one hell of a duplicitous hero that you are afraid to trust, but fall head over heels in love with anyway. He should come with a warning: he will make you sweat and moan, but he will use like an animal in heat while planning terrible missions.

It is wonderful to see the connections with another amazing trilogy by the author with Elijah's brother. The suspense evolves in tightening knots while the mystery thickens and involves more than Holly could have ever imagined. Brace yourself for primitive mating, harsh realities, and a heroine with a uniquely obscure imagination.

Wow. Just an exhausted, well-used, utterly trembling wow.

I'm stepping off a nine hour flight when it happens. 

A white van. 

A dark hood.

 Everywoman's worst nightmare. 

Now I'm trapped in an abandoned church. 

The man who took me says I won't be hurt. 

The man in the cell next to me says that's a lie. 

I'll fight with every ounce of strength, 

but there are secrets in these walls. 

I'll need every single one of

them to survive.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND :

Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.

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Meet MR KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Hi, book buddies ☺ Are you enjoying the summer? Let me improve it by introducing you to MR KNIGHTSBRIDGE. He is one swoony romance hero ;-)

 

  MR. KNIGHTSBRIDGE by Louise Bay 

Release Date: July 7th   

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MY OPINION

Sparkling jewels, British hero, and a romance to sweep you off your feet and into hot fantasies. 

I loved every word in this story. The characters are extremely human, and the plot grabbed my attention and never let go. A jewelry competition in London is the backdrop of a down-to-earth American woman and a driven British man falling in love. 

Dexter is a gentleman, generous to a fault, and his emotional pain is the source of a great evolution. Hollie is selfless, hard-working, a great sister, and has dreams to improve her life out of its dreariness. All is set against London's opportunities, the design of fine jewelry, a challenge to create beauty from stones, and two oppossing worlds coming together to bring love and hope to each other. 

I loved the phases that their relationship goes through. The excitement of hot chemistry, the engaging dialogues, the eye-opening truths about the ugly parts of their lives, the weight of family ties and the emotions they carry. I could feel how they fought their inner demons while finding so much support and enticement in each other.

Let me confess how amazing the passionate scenes were. So arousing! Yet I enjoyed them all the more because I liked what the characters were working on to achieve, how they faced their responsibilities and also their flaws. There was a hilarious scene where Hollie gets tipsy, some very funny lines, a gorgeous romance with their upheavals. I was sad when they reached a point of no return and the consequences meant they missed on sharing a pivotal moment. However, the mix of harsh reality and intoxicating feelings of need and love was wonderfully meaningful. 

It's one of my favourite books from this author, and also in this series that I am sure is going to be amazing.    

 

Dexter Daniels prefers gems over women. 

Emeralds over girlfriends. 

Diamonds over marriage. 

He might be the most successful jeweler of his generation, a loyal friend and some say the most handsome man in London, but his past means he doesn’t deal in love. When Hollie Lumen enters the ballroom where exquisite royal jewels are on display, she brings Dexter’s world to a screeching halt. Despite her hand-me-down dress and borrowed shoes, Hollie is even more stunning than the jewelry. Feisty, funny and ferociously independent, she’s all Dexter can see.

Hollie Lumen can’t catch a break. She thought an internship in London was her chance to escape her responsibilities back in Oregon and for her dreams to come true. When she’s fired only a few weeks after touching down, she’s ready to give up and go home. Hollie never asks for help. She knows the only person she can rely on is herself. So what’s she going to do about the tall, dark, handsome stranger who keeps rescuing her? She’s going to rescue him right back. 

Mr. Knightsbridge is a stand-alone romance.

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  About the mastermind: 

USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes sexy, contemporary romance novels – the kind she likes to read. 

Her books include the novels Faithful (not currently on sale as undergoing maintenance!), Hopeful, The Empire State Series, The Royals Series, The Nights Series (both series of standalone books each following different characters) and the standalone Gentleman series. 

  Ruined by romantic mini-series of the eighties, Louise loves all things romantic. There’s not enough of it in real life so she disappears into the fictional worlds in books and films.

Louise loves the rain, The West Wing, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, being on her own, being with friends, elephants and champagne. 

  She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!

Connect w/Louise: 

Website: https://louisebay.com/ 

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Enjoy your reading time 😘 

Cover Time: THE RISQUÉ series

Hi, book buddies :-) Did you miss my cover reveals? I missed them so much, but here we are with not one, but three exciting new covers!

Coming soon… The Risqué Series by Lilly Avalon!

This novella series consists of three men in unconventional professions: the stripper, the escort, and

the porn star. All three covers were designed by Lilly Avalon herself!

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Release Date: August 31st 2020

Carlie Coleman is not looking forward to her stepsister’s bachelorette party.

It was supposed to be a simple affair with a small group of Valerie’s closest friends at their parents’

beach house. Instead, the guests have tripled, there’s a fancy caterer, and at some point there will

be strippers.

It’s going to be a disaster… until she meets the cute waiter.

Aiden Carter is sweet and she’s smitten. They can’t stop staring at each other from across the room.

Their mutual attraction is undeniable. Before the night is over, she discovers something else.

The cute waiter is also the entertainment.

Preorder Desiring the Dancer (only $0.99!):

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Release Date:September 14th 2020

Goldie Rivers needs a date… and fast.

She isn’t showing up to another wedding by herself. The incessant questions about why she’s still

single, not to mention the men who won’t leave her alone when they find that out. What’s a girl to

do?

Hire an escort, of course.

Gavin Pruett is sexy, confident, and definitely not coming home with her tonight. He’s only there to

keep the questions and other men at bay. His company proves far more tempting than she could

have predicted, things heat up.

Will Goldie be able to fight it or will she give in?

Preorder Enticing the Escort (only $0.99!): 

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Release Date:September 28th 2020

Margaret Bloom doesn’t know why she’s at this party.

Recently dumped by her serious boyfriend, she would much rather be ringing in the new year at

home in her pajamas. If she were there, she wouldn’t have to worry about the dreaded midnight kiss.

She has to figure out what to do and time is running out.

Enter Phoenix Westbrook.

He’s sexy, he’s nice… and he’s a porn star? This information may have initially come as a shock, but

just makes the idea of kissing him all the more tempting. They make a pact to share a kiss at

midnight, no strings attached.

They didn’t count on the kiss leading them to other things.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Lilly Avalon is the thirty-something author of the RESIST series and other romance books. She

started to pen her first erotica at twelve years old, but her mom found the "dirty story" and threw it

away, which was just as well because it wasn't that good. At all. Luckily, she continued to write

stories for years until she rediscovered her love of sexy tales in her late twenties.

Lilly currently resides in Ohio with her husband and pet rodents. Lilly Avalon is a pen name.

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Play me A RECKLESS NOTE

Hi, book buddies :-) I'm so excited to tell you about the new Brilliance trilogy by Lisa Renee Jones! It is full of mystery and romance and musical secrets. In my photo, I show you the stunning cover of the hardback, but carry on to have a look at the sensual cover of the e- books. 💜

A RECKLESS NOTE

Series: The Brilliance Trilogy #1

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Release Date: June 23, 2020

MY OPINION

What a captivating romance. I swear this author is a treasure trope of addictive stories.

This book, first in a trilogy, beckons me with its elegant narrative, sophisticated mystery, and the allure of violin music that sings of sun and passion and dark secrets.

It's the story of a woman who procures expensive items, who is now in search of her own roots too long denied and also of someone she cherishes, someone still inspiring her to be bolder and grab some happiness for herself.

I loved how both her spirit and the mystery bloom in small, enticing, provocative dosis. Aria has a past steeped in tragedy and music, and I felt really engaged in finding out everything about it. As she tries to find answers, she goes to places and talks to people in scenes that I found fascinating. Suspense touches every moment, and a tangible sensuality drenches each scene where she interacts with godlike Kace August. That man could melt a statue with his talent.

I love it when playing musical instruments is another character in the plot, infusing the text with beautiful words and feelings. I really enjoyed seeing many familiar characters, the opening chapter with its heart-wrenching confession, and the slow-burn relationship that’s as brilliant as it is seductive.

Aria and Kace are mesmerised by each other. This bond trascends the pages and explodes into a thrilling and passionate dalliance. Will it be real love or a masquerade? I am dying to find out in the next book because this one ends in a compelling cliffhanger that opens up so many possibilities!

Favourite quotes:

We are two ships on a stormy sea, looking for our lighthouse in each other.

In his darkness is my freedom. And I have been caged for so very long.

A Reckless Note

by Lisa Renee Jones

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?

Passion, seduction, and my family’s secret that could change everything. I went looking for my missing brother, but I found him: Kace August. He's dark. He's dangerous. He makes me want things I can’t have and brings me into a world of forbidden seduction. But I just can't seem to walk away.

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ENJOY AN EXCERPT

I kiss him with abandon, with passion. I kiss him with my own demand, and then he tears his mouth from mine and backs me up until I’m pressed against his grand piano. “What are you doing to me?” he demands.

“This,” I say, pressing my hands under his T-shirt.

In reply, he tugs the shirt over his head and tosses it aside. “Is that what you want?”

“Yes,” I say with no hesitation, my hand caressing the musical notes on his arm, tattoos that say he claims who he is, he embraces who he is. I want this man. I give myself permission to own my desires the way he owns me just by being in the same room as me. And I’m not afraid of that. Not here. Not now. Not this night.

He grips the piano behind me, “Do you know what I want, Aria?”

There’s an edge to him again now, a dark edge that shouldn’t appeal to me, but it does, it so does. I ask the question he’s demanded. “What do you want, Kace?”  

“Too much,” he says. “Too much, Aria.”

He means it. It’s in this moment that I understand the hot and cold I’ve experienced with this man is far more than I realized. He wants me. He doesn’t want to want me. He doesn’t believe I should be here. My defenses flare and my hand presses to his bare chest. “Why am I here then? You don’t want me here.”

“I want you, Aria. Very much. Too much. That’s the point.”

“But you don’t want me here.”

He cups my face and stares down at me, the hardness, somehow tender. “I do very much want you here.”

“You’re confusing me.”

“The feeling is mutual, baby,” he says, his voice thick with emotion that I don’t understand, that I’m not sure I’ll ever understand. But it moves me. He moves me and I reach up and cup his hand on my face.

“What are we doing, Kace?” I whisper.

He leans in and brushes his lips over my lips, a feather-light seduction that trembles through me. “This.” His mouth closes down on mine and his tongue licks past my teeth, a long, deep stroke that is seduction and power, passion, and dominance. I’m panting when his lips part from mine, linger there, his finger stroking my cheek.

“You, woman,” he murmurs, a hint of torment in his voice. “You are going to be my undoing.”
I don’t know what that means, and I don’t have time to analyze it anyway. Not when he reaches up and catches the zipper at the front of my dress, and heat pools low in my belly, every inch of me alive. I am alive with this man, a ball of nerves and desire like I have never known. Slowly, so very slowly, he lowers it, but his gaze is locked with my gaze. The zipper slides past my belly and halts at the top of my thighs.

His hands settle at my waist, and he leans in and kisses me. I can taste that dark edge on his tongue again, I can taste the demand, the absolute control. In this moment, I remain acutely aware of how much that control arouses me, how much it calls to me.

His lips leave mine, the hunger in his stare ravenous, but I have this sense that this is still about control to him—he allows me to see this. His control is a need, an absolute need that I understand. It’s the kind of need that we aren’t born with. It’s created. I find myself in contradiction to what I need, in wanting to give him what he wants. I am in fact wet and trembling with the idea of giving him the control.

But that means trust, the kind of trust that has left me alone and that I give no one.

And yet I am here with him. Haven’t I already made the decision to trust him, not with my secrets, but with my body?

His hands go to my shoulders, sliding under my dress, scooting the straps halfway down my arms. He captures me with the material, holds me with one hand, but I’m not thinking about being held captive. I’m thinking about his lips lingering above mine again, his breath a warm tease that promises a taste that does not come. He doesn’t kiss me. I want him to kiss me, I want it so badly that it hurts.

But still, he doesn’t.

He pulls back, his gaze lowering to the swell of my breasts, his fingers stroking the sensitive skin just above the black lace of my bra, my nipples puckering beneath the silk. His gaze lifts to mine and he catches the front clasp of my bra. He shoves aside the cups, his attention returning to my breasts, and my lashes lower with the heat of his inspection, a wave of unexpected shyness overtaking me. He has this way of making me feel owned and it’s intense, so very intense. 

THE EXCITING SERIES

A Wicked Song (book two) – August 18, 2020

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A Sinful Encore (book three) – September 22, 2020

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series.

In addition to the success of Lisa's INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is also the author of the bestselling WHITE LIES and LILAH LOVE series.

Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women's Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

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