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ASHER IS HERE

Title: Asher

Series: Ashes & Embers #6

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 3, 2020

Blurb

I should have died.

I should have been forgotten.

But I didn’t, and I wasn’t.

Living the life most women only dream about, I was madly in love with my soulmate—Asher Valentine—amazing husband, loving father, and rock’s favorite kick-ass front man. A man who loved me every day, in every way, since we first met as teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the light of our life. My all-female rock band was tearing up the charts.

Then tragedy struck, and I lost it all.

Now all I have is a stack of journals, an antique key, and a big black void where my memories should be.

Used to be.

And I have him—this man with wild hair, tattoos from head to toe, a soft voice, and an even softer touch that gives me butterflies. He’s clearly hopelessly in love with his wife.

I’m told that’s me.

But that wife is gone, and she took everything they once had, leaving me in her place.

A broken replacement. A new version that doesn’t quite fit.

I’m slowly falling in love with him, but will he ever truly love me? Or will he forever be in love with her, the phantom woman who haunts us both?

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Carian Cole has a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls who try to tame them and win their hearts.

Born and raised a Jersey girl, Carian now resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband and their multitude of furry pets. She spends most of her time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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Tied is a poignant romance you have to experience

One of my go-to authors is Carian Cole. And her new book is awesome.

Tied, the anticipated follow-up to Torn, by Carian Cole is NOW LIVE! 

He’s the only one that has ever made me feel. And I want to make him feel, too.

Synopsis:

He was the myth and the legend of our small town. But no one knew the truth... except me. Me My childhood was stolen by a monster. I’ve forgotten what love feels like. What happiness feels like. What hope feels like. I am numb. Him He’s possibly as damaged as I am. Maybe even more. Scarred just as much on the inside as the outside. Just like me. He doesn’t speak. He doesn’t smile. He hides in the woods like an animal. I should be scared of him. But I’m not. He’s the only one that has ever made me feel. And I want to make him feel, too. everything...

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MY OPINION

I've been waiting for this story for a long time. Poignant, dark and hopeful, twisted and beautiful. Tied is a story of survival, of great hope, of terrible mistakes, and of infinite love that is won through all kinds of fire.

Holy and Tyler suffer horrific tragedies, and they've bonded by his saving her from evil. I was frustrated at first because it's a long while before they truly strike a relationship and interact meaningfully. Also, I didn't like his deviant tendencies.

However, I was very impressed with the amount of detail and insight put into a character who's been through dismal abuse and the kind of isolation that alters your perception of the world. The author reflect all the deep, minute changes that a victim endures so it's hard and overwhelming to go back to society and family. When Tyler and Holly start building on their bond, piece by broken piece, it's a journey of trust, need, guilt and desperate love. 

I truly marvel at the words that are capable of conducting this complex, yet rewarding love story between two damaged souls in so much need for love and touch and recognition of their human nature.

It's hard and painful, but also an amazing romance.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

I have a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls that try to tame them and win their hearts.

My first novel in the best-selling Ashes & Embers series, Storm, published in September of 2014. I have many books and sequels slated for this series. My new spin-off series, Devils Wolves, launched in 2016 with the best-selling novel, Torn. There are several books planned for this series as well. Born and raised a Jersey girl, I now reside in beautiful New Hampshire with my husband and our multitude of furry pets and spend most of my time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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This will leave you Torn

It's been a long time since I last read anything from CARIAN COLE, so this book, TORN, is high on my list of "I want this book now" :-D 

Torn

Series: Devils Wolves MC #1

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: MC Romance

 Release Date: August 29, 2016

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He’s loved me since the day I was born.

He’s taken care of me.

He’s awakened me.

Tor. My father’s best friend.

Fifteen years older than me, he’s always been my protector. The one I should never, ever want.

But I was born to be his.

She’s always loved me.

She’s shattered me.

She’s healed me.

Kenzi. My best friend’s daughter.

I held her the day she was born, and I never let go.

She’s forbidden to me. But she’s the only one that really gets me.

We’re slowly being torn apart by everything we love.

Everything we want.

Everything we desire.

And now I want the one thing I can’t have... I want her.

MY OPINION

What a lovable man. My heart is full of love for this man. And for this beauty of a story.

It might have a bit of a taboo label due to the age gap in the couple, but this novel is what a romance about the true, undeniable, forever meaning of love should be.

The forbidden nature of Tor and Kenzi's relationship only ads palpable layers to the depth of the feelings and the sensitivity of the words. The author has taken a very delicate subject matter and breathed life and heart into it.

I felt drawn to the sweet and relatable family dynamics, at both the good and bad times, of this bunch of musicians and rock stars and bikers. I thought it was so interesting and endearing all that related to dogs and dog rescue. And I felt absolutely engrossed with how the relationship between Kenzi and Tor evolves. After he helps raising her, with all kind of poignant memories that appear in the text as prefaced to the chapters in double POV, their unique bond changes in waves of awareness and sensuality and the chance of a future togeter. I really touched me, inspired me.

One of the best things about this story is that the bond has always been present between them, yet the mature nature of it catches them unaware and they fight it, especially the grown man. They deal with all aspects of this shocking but healing love. They battle the consequences, how they will affect their family, but also embrace how well matched they are in all that makes them who they are. It's keenly beautiful.

I also love Kenzy with all her talents and loving soul, and the intricate way the other characters' lives shine through the main story.

This book is a long one, and it took longer for it to reach my greedy mind to be read, but now I'm so happy that it's here with me, as part of my memories. It's perfect.

On a side note, I'm eager to read all the other stories about the band members and the bikers. They look so exciting!

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Prologue

Kenzi one day old

Toren fifteen years old

“We want you to be her Godfather,” Asher says as he gently lays his newborn baby into my arms. I have to tear my gaze away from her spellbinding eyes to look up at him from the chair I’m cradling the baby in.

“Me?” I repeat, glancing over at Ember in the hospital bed, who beams back at me with a tired, yet genuine smile.

“Yes, you,” they both say at the same time. “If it wasn’t for you, we probably never would have met,” Ember adds, grabbing Asher’s hand. “And we wouldn’t have this beautiful little baby. We know you’ll always protect her.”

“That’s right, man. You’re Uncle Tor now.”

I’m an uncle. And my two best friends are parents. And we’re all f*ckin’ under sixteen.

But Kenzi Allyster Valentine would change us all forever. She needed us.

“Wow. I’m honored, guys. No doubt, I’ll always be here for her.”

I kick back the pang that hits my stomach. I didn’t get the girl…but I got something better that I never expected. A gift in the form of a little tiny hand wrapped tightly around my finger, huge eyes like gems staring up into mine like I was the most amazing person in the friggen’ world, and the first glimpse of what I could already tell was going to be a heart-stopping smile.

At that moment, a connection was born.

That was it.

She owned me.

My niece.

My god-daughter.

The love of my life.

About the mastermind

I have a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls that try to tame them and win their hearts. My debut series, Ashes & Embers, follows the lives of rock band members as they find, and sometimes lose, the loves of their lives.

Born and raised a Jersey girl, I now reside in beautiful New Hampshire with my husband and our multitude of furry pets and spend most of my time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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It's that exciting time we all love: cover reveal of Torn!

I'm hooked on Carian Cole, and we have a new cover, book buddies!!! :o)

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Torn

Series: Devils Wolves MC #1

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: MC Romance

Cover Design: Kari Ayasha - Cover to Cover Designs

 Photography: Joel Hicks

 Release Date: 2016

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He’s loved me since the day I was born.

He’s taken care of me.

He’s awakened me.

Tor. My father’s best friend. My Godfather.

The one chosen to protect me. The one I should never, ever want.

She’s always loved me.

She’s shattered me.

She’s healed me.

Kenzi. My best friend’s daughter. The little girl that called me Uncle.

She’s forbidden to me. But she gets me.

We’re slowly being torn apart by everything we love.

Everything we want. Everything we desire.

I know it’s wrong.

but I need to make her

mine

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Prologue Kenzi one day old, Toren fifteen years old...

“We want you to be her Godfather,” Asher says as he gently lays his newborn baby into my arms. I have to tear my gaze away from her incredible green eyes to look up at him from the chair I'm cradling the baby in.

“Me?” I glance quickly over at Ember in the hospital bed, who beams back at me with a tired, yet genuine smile.

“Yes, you,” they both say at the same time. “If it wasn’t for you, we probably never would have met,” Ember adds, grabbing Asher’s hand. “And we wouldn’t have this beautiful little baby. We know you’ll always protect her.”

“That’s right, man. You’re Uncle Tor now.”

I’m an uncle. And my two best friends are parents. And we’re all f*ckin’ under sixteen.

But Kenzi Allyster Valentine would change us all forever. She needed us.

“Wow. I’m honored, guys. No doubt, I’ll always be here for her.”

I kick back the pang that hits my stomach. I didn’t get the girl…but I got something I never expected. A gift in the form of a little tiny hand wrapped tightly around my finger, huge eyes like jade gems staring up into mine like I was the most amazing person in the friggen' world, and the first glimpse of a heart-stopping smile.

That was it.
She owned me.
My niece.
My god-daughter.

The love of my life.

About the mastermind

I have a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls that try to tame them and win their hearts. My debut series, Ashes & Embers, follows the lives of rock band members as they find, and sometimes lose, the loves of their lives.

Born and raised a Jersey girl, I now reside in beautiful New Hampshire with my husband and our multitude of furry pets and spend most of my time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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I hope you don't miss Talon + giveaway

Last week, I told you about my love for TALON, by Carian Cole. So this is your chance to grab it with a little help from a giveaway ;o)

And here is the beautiful cover!

Talon

Series: Ashes & Embers #4

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 Release Date: November 24, 2015

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DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL PARTNER:

Caring. Hard-working. A devoted family man, loves kids.

Clean cut, funny, smart, quiet, but a good communicator.

~ Asia Jenson

DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL PARTNER:

Independent. Tall, blonde, sexy. Outgoing. Intelligent,

neat. Unslutty. Confident. Loves to travel. Committed.

~ Talon Valentine

A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT.
 
The concept was scary but exciting...

Marry a total stranger.

Live together for six months.

Journal everything. (Feelings. Fights. All of it.)

After six months, we each get $50K in trade for our journals, whether we stay married or not. But the goal is to commit to the experience and see if the relationship experts could put together the perfect matches.

I have never been lucky in love. This was my chance to find my soulmate.

I couldn’t wait to meet the man the experts felt was perfect for me.

My hopes were immediately dashed when I saw him at the altar.

Shit. I married my worst nightmare.

Right?!

Hot Excerpt!

At first she doesn't even know I'm there, and I have the pleasure of seeing her lying back, her eyes closed, one leg bent up and peeking out from the bubbles. And damn those f*cking bubbles, they're covering everything else.

The universe is doing everything it can to prevent me from seeing my wife naked. I would laugh at that fact if it didn't bug me so damn much. I'm pretty sure karma is slapping me in the face for insulting her so many times, and karma is a bitch who has no f*cks to give about my blue balls.

Her eyes suddenly snap open and she jumps when she sees me, water splashing around her.

"Tally, you scared the shit out of me. Why are you creeping around?" She crosses her arms over her chest and a few bubbles float up in the air. I love that my childhood nickname just slipped out of her mouth without her even realizing it. It sounded so intimate on her lips that I want to hear her say it again and again.

"I wasn't creeping; I just walked in. Should I wear a bell around my neck like the Princess?" I lean against the doorframe and gaze at her in the candlelight, her skin dewy from the moist heat, and I can't understand why she doesn't want me in that tub with her.

"What are you doing in here?"

I cross the room and kneel down next to the tub, taking in the way her eyes shift to my naked chest.

"I wanted to see your bath bomb in action." My eyes travel languidly down the length of her in the tub and catch glimpses of pink water under the bubbles.

"This one is actually a bubble bomb. See the bubbles?" She lifts her hand and blows the bubbles up over my head.

I grab her hand and bring it to my lips. "I see that. Pink water, too. Very pretty." I close my eyes as I kiss her hand, tasting the sweet water on her. "What flavor are you tonight? It's yummy."

She swallows and I can feel her hand trembling ever so slightly in mine. "It's cotton candy."

I nod my approval. "I like it. A lot."

She shifts in the water, lowering the leg that was up and raising the other, giving me a quick glimpse of her thigh as she does so.

"Do you think about me when you're in here?" I ask her, releasing her hand so I can dip my fingers into the warm water.

"I think about you all the time."

My heart does a funny lurch I'm pretty sure it ain't never done before. "Well, that's just about the best thing I've ever heard."

I let my hand slide farther into the water until it's gliding over her outer thigh under the bubbles. "The water feels slippery," I comment. "So does your skin."

"It's from the oils."

Stretching my other arm out along the edge of the tub, I lean toward her face. "I like how it feels. I should be in there with you, all slippery and wet."

"You're too big," she murmurs, locking her eyes on to mine.

Laughing, I kiss her vanilla flavored lips. "I'm gonna ignore that big comment, baby."

She smiles against my mouth. "You're so bad."

"I know… So, I'm going to have to do this the hard way, then. Since I can't get in there." I slide my hand farther down her leg, over her knee to her calf, squeezing gently.

"Do what?"

"Give you your first orgasm."

A small gasp of surprise comes out of her, and a seductive little grin graces her lips. "Sorry to disappoint you, but I've had orgasms before."

"Not from me." I rub my nose along hers, feeling her breath against my face. "And that's gonna change right now, Mrs. Valentine."

I cup the back of her head with one hand and press my mouth to hers, licking her lips while slowly dragging my other hand up the inside of her leg beneath the water to finally brush my fingers gently across her lower lips. I silently curse the water for not letting me feel her wetness.

Her mouth opens to mine and I delve my tongue inside, tasting the heat of her breath and catching the sweet moan she lets out when I push my finger into her warmth. Her thighs part and her hand comes up out of the water to caress my cheek as I let my hand own her, my thumb rubbing her pulsing clit while I slip my fingers in and out of her. My c*ck throbs like mad in my shorts, begging to get into her. Holy f*ck, is she tight. Three years of no sex is very, very good.

Her thighs squeeze my hand and she grasps the side of my neck, her breath panting against my mouth, and I know she's there already. I really want to drag this out, tease her and make her crazy, but that seems cruel right now when she's writhing her hot little core all over my hand and devouring my lips. I like little horny Asia. A lot.

I want to pull her out of the tub and take her right here on the floor and put an end to this madness, but I'm hell-bent on sticking to my promise to her, even if my dick hates me.

Her walls clench and drench around my swirling fingers up inside her, while the rest of her body arches up, pressing against me, her muscles tightening and quivering. I kiss her softly as she recovers from the first of many sexual escapades I have planned for her now that the doors have been opened, so to speak.

"Who's my girl?" I whisper against her ear, moving my hand up to caress her stomach.

"Me," she answers breathlessly

"That's right."

My girl. The last thing I thought I would ever want, and now, all I could ever want.

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About the mastermind

I have a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls that try to tame them and win their hearts. My debut series, Ashes & Embers, follows the lives of rock band members as they find, and sometimes lose, the loves of their lives.

Born and raised a Jersey girl, I now reside in beautiful New Hampshire with my husband and our multitude of furry pets and spend most of my time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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