New Releases, Review of One Night in Buenos Aires + Giveaway

Hey, book buddies, I hope you're enjoying summer wherever you are. One way to enjoy heat is to indulge in a hot book, so here I am with my review of ONE NIGHT IN BUENOS AIRES, by Amanda K. Byrne, and a giveaway on the side.

Have you ever thought of crossing the boundaries from friend to lover? Joe and Drea never have, but they find themselves tangled in bed when waking up in Buenos Aires after a mix-up with their reservation.

Heartfelt surprises, challenges and sexiness ensue, of course.

They don't give in to temptation right away. Not yet, no. Even though the chemistry (and my curiosity) is there, they still take their time to think it through and settle some guidelines before they do a reckless thing that threaten their valuable friendship. I appreciated that. After all, it's an honest reaction to their feelings, and , and also serves to enhance the anticipation.

The author balances all elements with ease and sensibility. She takes her time to indulge in delicious intimacy, but never forgets to deal with feelings, consequences to change, and insecurities about what those changes might bring to their relationship. A wonderful background is Buenos Aires with its cafés, history, food and tango.

A nice sentence was stuck in my head which I loved:

(about museums) Good places to get new ideas.

So cool.

After a week of emotional and physical intimacy, Drea and Joe have to go back to their usual selves and routines. That's when they face the ultimate challenge, whether what they've become is more powerful and fulfilling than what they used to be. Oh, I must confess, that ending was so cute! Cats included ;o)

Whether you’re looking for a romance that makes you laugh, makes you ‘walk the plank’, keeps you guessing, or stars your favorite paranormal, look no further. Select books have the single-title stories you crave, and the longer length you need to really get ‘lost’ in a great book. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page.

Today I'm happy to be featuring Select's July's releases:

A Lesson in Temptation by Audra North

Release Date: 7/14/14

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Author Website: Audranorth.com

Author Blog: Audranorth.com/blog

Author Twitter: Twitter.com/AudraNorth

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Adam Harkness pulled himself out of poverty to become one of the world’s most respected finance professors, but his personal life is non-existent. When he gets roped into a dance class, of all things, he doesn’t expect it to change his life. Julie Stanton’s hard work has paid off with her career, but finding the same happiness in the rest of her life is a challenge. When her former professor, the one she had a crush on in college, shows up at the same dance class, their tango becomes more than a dance; it becomes a lesson in how to love.

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One Night in Buenos Aires by Amanda K Byrne

Release Date: July 14, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Author Website: amandakbyrne.com

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When best friends Drea and Joe head to Buenos Aires, a mix-up leaves them in one room…and in one bed. The two friends figure it won’t be a big deal to share a bed for one night—right up until they wake wrapped around each other. They protect their friendship by agreeing that when the vacation’s over, the fling’s over. But Joe discovers Drea might be everything he’s ever wanted. Now all he has to do is convince her that what happens in Buenos Aires doesn’t always have to stay in Buenos Aires.

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Take Me If You Dare: review + giveaway

It's that time of the month when we talk about hot books and hot looks ;o)

TAKE ME IF YOU DARE

NINA CRESPO

What would make you accept a dare for a one-night stand?

-a cheating ex?

-a sense of loss?

-or a hot and sexy ex-soldier?

Whatever the reason, Jasmine is still struggling with her friend's crazy idea when the right kind of temptation steps in to change her mind. And her body impulses.

From the very start, I was captivated by the author's swift, witty and sexy narrative. She sets the mood perfectly for this couple in the making. They're still young but old enough to have had their bumps in the road. Jasmine is trying to gain back her sense of self, her freedom to fee, but what she went through with her cheating ex-fiancé weighs her down. Now, she's focusing on her career.

Ethan leads the classic life of a single-forever man. Risk is part of his job, after all. Something in his gut, though, desires a bit more of a connection. How they'll accomplish what they need but think cannot have is what makes this story so authentic, entertaining, and fulfilling.

Fate is playing tricks on them. After that "one night!, they accidentally have to spend two weeks rubbing shoulders at work. It was a lot of fun seeing Jasmine squirm with longing, but denying herself the chance at an emotional connection. On the other hand, Ethan was irritated at her behaviour but couldn't help himself and her pull on him.

One extremely funny scene involves flashy condoms. You don't want to miss that!

These characters have real-life issues like not wanting to be betrayed again or sparing a loved one the misery of losing a husband to war. I felt their doubt and fear overlaid with the very human need to overcome them. Definitely, there is a lot of pain, romance and heat in this story. I really enjoyed it, and I think this author feels her characters deeply. She's paying a homage to brave men and tough choices in love. Good job!

If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they've got the hero destined to melt your... heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

Introducing Brazen's June 30th releases:

She's going to break
all of his rules...

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One decadent dare,
one steamy night...

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Brazen Blast: hot novels and giveaways

If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they've got the hero destined to melt your... heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

Introducing Brazen's June 9th releases:

The Wedding Dare Series
1 Wedding--4 Hot Stories

When four bridesmaids dare one another to find lust—or maybe even love—at the destination wedding event of the year, the groomsmen don’t stand a chance. But little do the women know, the men are onto their game, and sparks will fly alongside the bouquet.

Four bridesmaids. Four groomsmen. Five New York Timesand USA TODAY bestselling authors. Long-carried torches, sizzling new attractions, and forbidden conquests will ensure a wedding never to be forgotten.

She's the one that got away.
He's the one she can't forget.

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He'll own her from
the very first touch.

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FALLING FOR THE GROOMSMAN

She’s the one that got away. He’s the one she can’t forget.

Photojournalist Christine Forsythe is ready to tackle her naughty to-do list, and who better to tap for the job than a hot groomsman? But when she crashes into her best friend’s older brother, her plans change. Tyler Dresco took her virginity during the best night of her life, then bolted. The insatiable heat between them has only grown stronger, but Christine wants revenge. Soon, she’s caught in her own trap of seduction. And before the wedding is over, Tyler’s not the only one wanting more…

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BATING THE MAID OF HONOR

He’ll own her from the very first touch.

Julie Piper and Reed Lawson are polar opposites. She’s a people-pleasing former sorority girl. He’s a take-no-prisoners SWAT commander who isolates himself from the world. Until he sees Julie. When they’re forced together at their friends’ posh destination wedding and she’s dared to seduce another man, Reed takes matters into his own hands. One night should be all he needs to get the blond temptress out of his system, but he’s about to find out one taste is never enough…

Find Tessa Online

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She has a plan.
He's about to change it. 

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How far can
one favor go...

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SEDUCING THE BRIDESMAID

She has a plan. He’s about to change it.

Regan Wakefield is unafraid to go after what she wants, so she’s thrilled when her friend's wedding offers her an opportunity to score Logan McCade, the practically perfect best man. Unfortunately, groomsman Brock McNeil keeps getting in her way, riling her up in the most delicious of ways.Regan may pretend the erotic electricity sparking between them is simply a distraction, but Brock will do whatever it takes to convince Regan that the best man for her is him.

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BEST MAN WITH BENEFITS

How far can one favor go…

Logan McCade’s best man duties have just been expanded. Coaxing the groom’s little sister out of her shell should be easy for a high-octane extrovert like himself—or so he thinks until he’s blindsided by the delectably awkward Sophie Brooks. She’s sweet, sexy, and brings much-needed calm to his hectic, workaholic life. Soon, he’s tempting her to explore all her forbidden fantasies…and wondering exactly how far a favor to his best friend can go.

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Don't miss where it all began...

Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye

Trapped and tempted, this battle of wills rages all night long…

Colton Brooks is in hell. Being trapped in a tiny motel room with Kady Dresco, the object of his darkest fantasies, will require every ounce of his restraint. She’s his best friend’s brilliant little sister, not to mention his competition for a lucrative military security services contract. Craving her submission is not allowed. But as her proximity and the memory of their steamy near-miss three years ago slowly destroys his resolve, Colton’s not sure how much longer he can keep his hands off…or his heart closed. 

Find Laura Online

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Plus don't miss the epic lip sync off battle

But wait, there's more... Lauren Blakely kicks off her new Firefighter series with Burn For Me.

  

   

 She's the one fire he can't put out...

BURN FOR ME

by:  Lauren Blakely

Release Date: 6/9

Genre: Contemporary

Website: http://laurenblakelybooks.blogspot.com/

Blog: http://laurenblakelybooks.blogspot.com/

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(Lauren is donating 10% of the release

   week proceeds to the National

Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund.)

Author Bio:

Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat,

heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times,

USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like

the heroine in her novel, FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be

filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs

promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and

dogs. She loves hearing from readers! Her novels include Caught Up In

Us, Pretending He's Mine, Playing With Her Heart, Trophy Husband, Far

Too Tempting, The Thrill of It, and Every Second With You, Night After

Night and After This Night. She also writes for young adults under the

name Daisy Whitney.

She's the one fire he can't put out...

 

Jamie Lansing has had it bad for firefighter Smith Grayson for as long as they've been friends. Yes, he's ridiculously charming and she might stare a little too long at his abs, but his dirty-talking, rough-around-the-edges ways aren't for her. Plus, she knows that as a serial dater, Smith isn't the type to settle down. But then a terrible, fantastic, mind-blowing mistake leaves her body craving more than one night.

 

Smith Grayson has only ever had eyes for one woman in town--his best friend Jamie. But convincing her a relationship between them will work is next to impossible with her refusing to see beyond his past. But when she asks for a week of no-strings-attached sex to get him out of her system, Smith knows this is his one chance to prove he's not just the man she needs in her bed, but the man she needs in her life.

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What are your favouries among these tempting beauties? Mine are Dare to Resist, Burn for Me, Best Man with Benefits, Bating the Maid of Honor... oh, well, who am I kidding? I love them all!! ;o)

Capturing the Earl's love: such beautiful covers + giveaway

Such a delicate cover. I think it's really beautiful.

 Capturing the Earl's Love

  Author: Jane Lark 

Genre: Regency Romance (Historical) 

Publish Date: May 29, 2014 

Publisher: HarperImpulse 

Event Organized By: Literati Author Services, Inc.    

    

~Synopsis ~

From Kindle bestselling Historical romance author, Jane Lark, comes a brand new FREE novella to accompany her breathtaking Marlow Intrigues series. "Pure, unadulterated romance." Best Chick Lit.com Don't miss the other novels in the series, The Illicit Love of a Courtesan The Passionate Love of a Rake The Scandalous Love of a Duke and coming soon... The Lost Love of a Soldier

This novella tells the story of secondary characters from The Illicit Love of a Courtesan Rupert Stanforth, Earl of Morton, is exasperated by his sister's choice of friend. Meredith Divine, clings, using Rowena's plain appearance as a foil for her auburn curls and fuller figure. He would break the friendship, but the more he complains the more time the girls spend together. Ceasing his disagreement, he hopes the friendship will die, believing Meredith will take a wrong-step soon... Meredith clings to her only friend, Lady Rowena Stanforth, despite the disgusted looks thrown by Rowena's proud, judgemental brother. Lord Morton cannot abide Meredith because of her low standing but Meredith's heart favours him... then in his single act of kindness, Meredith grasps an opportunity she cannot resist...

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Capturing the Earl’s Love Excerpt

Lord Rupert Stanforth, Earl of Morton, watched his sister, Rowena, approach. She was smiling, and her friend, Meredith Divine, clung to her arm. His gaze briefly passed over the other girl. He was increasingly convinced Miss Divine only kept Rowena as a friend because Rowena was the perfect foil to show off Miss Divine’s more striking looks. Her auburn curls glowed in the candlelight beside Rowena’s lacklustre, light-brown locks. Miss Divine was also slightly taller, and a little fuller in the bust. While they crossed the room, she appeared to press as close as she could to Rowena’s side, letting Rowena’s less impressionable looks make Miss Divine’s stand out among the white-clad debutantes in the ballroom. “Rupert...” His eyes focused on his sister once more. She was out of breath, having just completed a country dance, and her cheeks were flushed, while her eyes glowed, expressing the fun she was having. “I want to introduce Meredith to Ellen. Will you escort us and do the honours? Meredith is dying to meet her.” Mmm, now what is this little game? He glanced at Miss Divine only to receive a very bright but subtly restrained smile. She was trying to win his approval. He was not interested. He wished nothing to do with the little schemer. Her father was in some sort of trade. Rupert had not even wished Rowena to befriend Miss Divine, let alone become so thick with her. The two of them were inseparable; or rather, Miss Divine hung about Rowena like a moth around a flame. Except Miss Divine was no moth. Her beauty was far too vibrant. Rupert was Rowena’s guardian. Their father had passed on long ago, so Rupert was responsible for keeping his sister safe. It fell to him to help her choose her friends wisely. Yet the more he disparaged Miss Divine, the more Rowena favoured the girl. He’d ceased his complaints. Their friendship had still blossomed. He’d hoped it would wither and die back. It had not—yet. He expected Miss Divine to make a wrong step soon though, one which would open his sister’s eyes, and end this arm-in-arm behavior.  

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Marlow Intrigue Series Reading Order

Title: The Illicit Love of a Courtesan
 (Marlow Intrigues #1)
Author: Jane Lark Genre: Regency Romance First Published: April 15, 2013 Published by HarperImpulse: October 3, 2013

~Synopsis~

Trapped under the reign of a cruel keeper, Ellen Harding longs to be free. Under his oppression, her soul and conscience have died while her body lives on, fulfilling his dissolute desires. She is empty—a vessel—deaf to the voice of morality and blind to shame. When her eyes are drawn to a beautiful man for no other reason than his looks, she imagines what it would be like to escape her chains for a night by giving her body to him. But Edward Marlow is kind and gentle when he touches her, and her subconscious whispers, this man could be her salvation. Yet how can he help her when she has secrets which prevent her freedom? Edward is restless, lonely, and a little angry with his lot in life—it is his only excuse for being drawn to another man’s mistress. The woman’s dark hair and pale eyes are striking, and he cannot take his gaze off her while she watches him over the top of a fan with an illicit intent in her eyes. Once he’s known her, he cannot forget her, and once he’s seen the evidence of her supposed benefactor’s brutality, he wants to help her. But how can he when she will not run any more than she will speak of her past? When a desperate Ellen finally relents and shocks Edward from his sleep, he doesn’t hesitate, he helps her flee. He just doesn’t know he’s running headlong into the secrets of her past.

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Title: The Passionate Love of a Rake
(Marlow Intrigues #2) Author: Jane Lark Genre: Regency Romance Published: November 17th, 3013 Publisher: HarperImpulse

~Synposis~

The only woman who had power over notorious rake Robert Marlow was now walking away from him, again. He'd heard Sutton had died, and known Jane was free, but he'd always thought his desire would only be for revenge, not her. Yet here he was, unable to deny what he felt for her…what he’d never felt for any other woman before…

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A Lord’s Desperate Love #2.5 ~ 

a Free Fourteen part story posted on Jane’s blog

Title: The Scandalous Love of a Duke 
(Marlow Intrigues #3) Author: Jane Lark Genre: Regency Romance (Historical) Publish Date: April 3, 2014 Publisher: HarperImpulse  

~Synopsis~

Book three in Jane Lark's Kindle best-selling Regency romance series! Isolated by life and choice, John Harding, the Duke of Pembroke, sees an angel in a pale mauve dress across a room and is drawn closer as lust grips firm and hard in his stomach. The wheat-blonde hair escaping her dull dove-grey bonnet and caressing her neck lures his eyes to a spot he'd like to kiss. She speaks with animation her hands moving. Then as if she senses his gaze the stranger turns and looks at him. A rush of pain and longing spilled from Katherine's heart into her limbs. It was so long since she'd seen John but her reaction was the same as it had been more than half-a-dozen years before. She loved him, secretly, without hope, but a chasm of years and status stood between them.

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About the Author

Jane is a writer of authentic, passionate and emotional Historical and New Adult Romance, and a Kindle top 25 bestselling author. She began her first historical novel at sixteen, but a life full of adversity derailed her as she lives with the restrictions of Ankylosing Spondylitis. When she finally completed a novel it was because she was determined not to reach forty still saying, I want to write. Now Jane is writing a Regency series and contemporary, new adult, stories and she is thrilled to be giving her characters life in others' imaginations at last. You might think that Jane was inspired to write by Jane Austen, especially as she lives near Bath in the United Kingdom, but you would be wrong. Jane's favourite author is Anya Seton, and the book which drew her into the bliss of falling into historical imagination was 'Katherine' a story crafted from reality. Jane has drawn on this inspiration to discover other real-life love stories, reading memoirs and letters to capture elements of the past, and she uses them to create more realistic plots. 'Basically I love history and I am sucker for a love story. I love the feeling of falling in love; it's wonderful being able to do it time and time again in fiction.' Jane is also a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development in the United Kingdom, and uses this specialist understanding of people to bring her characters to life.

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The Illicit Love of a Courtesan

The Passionate Love of a Rake

And The Scandalous Love of a Duke

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New books + giveaways

Hello, book buddies. I have a question for you. Why every book has to look so enticing? I want to read everything, and it's stressing me out ;o) Anyway, today a bunch of books are coming out and they don't come alone. Scroll down for beautiful covers and goodies.

Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from their popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page.

Today I'm happy to be featuring Edge's April 21st releases!!

A Shot of Red by Tracy March

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When biotech company heiress Mia Moncure learns her ex-boyfriend, the company’s PR Director, has died in a suspicious accident in Switzerland, Mia suspects murder. Determined to reveal a killer, she turns to sexy Gio Lorenzo, Communications Director for her mother, a high-ranking senator—and the recent one-night stand Mia has been desperate to escape. While negotiating their rocky relationship, they race to uncover a deadly scheme that could ruin her family’s reputation. But millions of people are being vaccinated, and there’s more than her family’s legacy at stake.

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Undying Desire by Jessica Lee

Enclave #3

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Eve Devonshire is a woman hiding in plain sight. Not completely human, but not quite a vampire, she’s accepted by neither race but is more powerful than both. To stay alive, Eve can't trust anyone, including the alpha vampire with midnight eyes and a thirst for pain and submission. With her enemies nipping at her heels, Eve has Guerin cornered, and both are determined to get the answers they're looking for or die trying... if they can fight their desires long enough.

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The Perfect Hostage by Misty Evans

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Sergeant John Quick has seen the worst in life, both personally and professionally, and long ago decided loving someone comes at too high a price. But when the woman of his dreams “kidnaps” him for a weekend affair with no strings attached, he can’t resist. The smoking-hot weekend turns deadly when John and Lucie are trapped during a blizzard and discover they’re not alone. Someone from their past has come hunting for revenge. Now John must become the perfect hostage in order to save Lucie’s life.

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Untamed Hearts by Heather McCollum
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Jonet Montgomery has longed for a chivalrous knight her whole young life. Instead she found herself wed to a scoundrel and left a widow. When a lusty, silver-tongued rogue steals a kiss and opens a crack in her routine life, she’s tempted by his offer to taste adventure of the most pleasurable kind. Will’s heart of gold shines through despite his infamous past. But is Jonet enough woman to keep this sexy pirate from straying? With past embarrassments haunting her, she risks more than just her reputation this time. She risks her heart.

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What's your favourite from the bunch? Mine is definitely Undying Desire.

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