Hammered by love and laughs

Hi, book buddies :-) How are you doing? Ready for a new reading experience? ;-) I had one of my own while reading HAMMERED, and it was awesome! If you want to have fun, you should read this one.

I didn’t mean to kidnap the groom.

It was an accident.

Mostly...

At least I didn't take much time to plan it. It was more of a spur of the moment kidnapping. Does that count?

One minute, the town’s bad boy is standing at the altar about to marry the world’s most evil kindergarten teacher. The next, he’s passed out in my Vespa sidecar with his bride hot on our tail.

But I didn't have a choice! I couldn't stand by and watch Jace O’Dell be blackmailed into a loveless marriage. And besides, what’s a little kidnapping between friends?

Okay, so maybe we’re not just friends...

And maybe I can’t quit thinking about that night at his bar when he closed up early and had me on the rocks.

And maybe this crazy stunt is going to blow up in both of our faces.

If it does, I’m blaming the moonshine.

Even though the only thing I’m hammered on when it comes to Jace is love—straight up, no chaser.

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Hammered

Authors: Pippa Grant & Lili Valente
Genre: Romantic Comedy

 Release Date: May 28, 2019

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This book made me so helpless. Because I couldn't help myself as I laughed, hard and loud. 

It's all the animals' fault, really. The cute little hedgehog and the sneaky racoon band together with more creatures from a shelter to provide a hilarious support to his star-crossed couple of sweet lovers. 

Almost like a second-chance romance, Jace and Olivia start off with a shot at passion only to be hampered by fate and stopped in their tracks to get a happily ever after.

I missed them being together more, yet the chemistry is there right along the longing as they try to be responsible and resist the universe pulling them together. The dialogues are pure magic in the laughing department and I was happily entertained by animal crusades while Jace sorted out his messy life, Olivia explored her detective skills to help him, and a bizarre, crazy and quirky chaos exploded before they finally reached a beautifully romantic and totally unorthodox dream life.

This couple's story is unlike anything I've ever read. It's adorably loony and has the cutest little critters and the characters are all huggable. I want to live in this town and meet them all! :-D

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She makes me feel worthy.

She's the puzzle piece that fits after a lifetime of trying to put a corner piece into the center of the map.

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About... Pippa Grant

Pippa Grant is a stay-at-home mom and housewife who loves to escape into sexy, funny stories way more than she likes perpetually cleaning toothpaste out of sinks and off toilet handles. When she’s not reading, writing, sleeping, or trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be productive members of society, she’s fantasizing about chocolate chip cookies.

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About... Lili Valente

Lili Valente has slept under the stars in Greece, eaten dinner at midnight with French men who couldn’t be trusted to keep their mouths on their food, and walked alone through Munich’s red light district after dark and lived to tell the tale. 

These days you can find her writing in a tent beside the sea, drinking coconut water and thinking delightfully dirty thoughts.

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Food and love are good ingredients to mix + giveaway

Hi, book buddies :-) How are you? Today is time for some rom-com and a cooking show. Ready for Austin Cox? 

The Missing Ingredient

Series: Reality of Love #1

Author: Marika Ray

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Release Date: March 21, 2019

Who knew a cooking show could get so messy?

Elle Fierro

All I have to do is appear as a judge on this cooking show in Hollywood and my restaurant will open to rave reviews. Pretty much my lifelong dream. What I absolutely shouldn’t do is sleep with one of the contestants and ruin everything I’ve worked so hard for. But he gives good hugs, makes me laugh, fills out a simple T-shirt like nobody’s business, and is sweeter than the maple syrup he dripped all over my naked body last night…

Austin Cox

I may have been drunk when I applied to be on that reality cooking show, which is why it’s hard to believe I’m here. What’s even harder to believe is that Elle, with her painted red lips and fiery disposition, is in my bed and making me forget I need to win this damn show to get my little sister out of the foster care system.

When Elle throws me under the bus to realize her dream, will our love burn out or will we find the missing ingredient to happiness?

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Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking the beaches of southern California scoping out the lifeguards, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

Marika enjoys writing all types of fiction novels, based on what inspires her. Right now she's working on stand-alone romances in the Beach Squad series, all about California lifeguards and their equally fearless women. Moderate suspense, a splash of humor, and lots of steamy romance...all with the beautiful ocean as a relaxing backdrop!

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Yay and goodbye to International Guy 4 + giveaway

Hi, book buddies :-) Are you having a good week? I hope so. Here at Literaria, we're having a  busy week with lots of new tours and sexy little releases :-D

Have you heard about INTERNATIONAL GUY? It's a serial that starts fun and sassy only to develop into a total rollercoaster of romance, drama and sexy shenaningans. It's coming to my country, Spain, this very month, though I have been able to taste its goodness thanks to ebooks ;-)

THE FINAL VOLUME IS HERE! :-)

Title: International Guy: Volume 4

Madrid ● Rio ● Los Angeles

Series: International Guy #10-12

Author: Audrey Carlan

Publisher: Montlake Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 5, 2019

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MADRID
I was starting to miss this couple :-)

Parker and Skyler have grown on me, and before they head to Madrid (my city!), they share a time of bliss and romance. The surprises were abundand too, and totally entertaining, both the bad and the good kind.

There's one thing that they share and make a decision over that I found endearing. Then, they fly to Madrid. I was curious about this city so close to my heart, yet I was comically disappointed when the first character they meet is a walking cliché from an old Italian movie, and he's suppossed to be Spanish? Oh well.

The theme of this installment is about finding beauty and inspiration in our unique and individual assets. What I liked the most of this episode is the deep love this couple exudes for one another and how close they've become against all odds. Those troubles really spike up in a nuclear way. It was awesome and absolutely tragic!

RIO
One of the most dramatic and meaningful chapters in this ever-intensifying serial. Tragedy follows Parker and Skyler through every moment from the aftermath of Madrid's cliffhanger to Brazil and back to Boston.

There's a strong stress on family unity that extends to friends, everybody supporting each other in their bleakest hours. Despite the tremendous hits they suffer, love and understanding shine bright. It was all very intense.

I loved the beauty of Rio de Janeiro, the attention given to the food and thte landmarks, as well as the relationship between Parker's brother and his lover. I could do without the religious vibe, but I understand that the author wanted to leave her spiritual imprint there.

Finally, a huge secret is out, and its heavy toll rains on Skyler with brutal foce. Brace for it!

LOS ANGELES
So satisfying!

Many relationships and friendships coalesce in this finale for the serial. After a long haul of tragedies, there's a bounty of romance and happy endings that had been brewing. As usual, my favourite part is Wendy and Sir Mick. Though I enjoyed Bo and Royce's shenaningans, too.

They're all trying to get back in track while supporting each other, and there's an optimism in the air throughout this final installment. Work takes Parker to LA and lots of unexpected events. Secret plans mix with sexy times in exciting ways, all wrapped up in the glamour of the show business and very public declarations of love.

I really appreciated the epilogues that gave us so much insight into the characters' future life. It's been a rollercoaster of emotion and fun to read this long serial, and I couldn't be happier if the IG world continued with a few characters that need closure ;-)

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It’s always been about love, money, and dreams. Love of the work. Make as much money as possible. Help make dreams come true. Now I know none of that matters if you don’t have the right people in your life. My team, but more important, the love of a good woman. My future lies in her hands, and I’ve never been happier.

International Guy Inc. is owned and operated by Parker Ellis, a ladies’ man with a high IQ and a big libido. He’s the most successful life and love coach in the world, and he’s smart enough to know he can’t run a multimillion-dollar company alone.

He hires two friends whose areas of expertise complement his own. They comprise The Dream Maker, The Love Maker, and The Money Maker. Together, they advise the wealthiest people in the world: Hollywood hotshots, European royalty, and the CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies. And sometimes they can’t help it when things heat up and they end up in bed with their clients. Quite literally.

This International Guy likes his playboy lifestyle, and he’s not looking for commitment. After all, there’s a whole world waiting for him. But as he goes from city to city, and from woman to woman, it’s possible that he just might find his own love along the way…

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Audrey Carlan is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She writes wicked hot love stories that are designed to give the reader a romantic experience that's sexy, sweet, and so hot your e-reader might melt. Some of her works include the wildly successful Calendar Girl Serial, the Trinity Trilogy and the highly anticipated International Guy Serial.

She lives in the California Valley where she enjoys her two children and the love of her life. When she's not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, sipping wine with her "soul sisters" or with her nose stuck in a wicked hot romance novel.

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International Guy: Volume 1

Paris, New York, Copenhagen

Series: International Guy #1-3

Author: Audrey Carlan

Publisher: Montlake Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 10, 2018
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This volume includes the first, second, and third International Guy novellas from #1 New York Times bestselling author Audrey Carlan.

My name is Parker Ellis. You can call me The Dream Maker. This is where my story begins.

There’s a world of women waiting for me, but my journey starts here, in three cities: Paris. New York. Copenhagen.

International Guy Inc. is owned and operated by Parker Ellis, a ladies’ man with a high IQ and a big libido. He’s the most successful life and love coach in the world, and he’s smart enough to know he can’t run a multimillion-dollar company alone.

He hires two friends whose areas of expertise complement his own. They comprise The Dream Maker, The Love Maker, and The Money Maker. Together, they advise the wealthiest people in the world: Hollywood hotshots, European royalty, and the CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies. And sometimes they can’t help it when things heat up and they end up in bed with their clients. Quite literally.

This International Guy likes his playboy lifestyle, and he’s not looking for commitment. After all, there’s a whole world waiting for him. But as he goes from city to city, and from woman to woman, it’s possible that he just might find his own love along the way…

MY OPINION

Beautiful cities, luxury galore, hot men, female empowerment and steamy times. This is the life! 

I cannot express how excited I've been the whole time since I found out that the author of Calendar Girl had concocted an original story that reminisced of that wonderful novel. I loved the 12 novellas about a woman and her quest for love and self-improvement. Now, there is a turn of the screw with three men who set up a wildly successful company that caters to women's needs when it comes to self-confidence, power and worth. These men offer their highly qualified assets to help women become the better version of themselves. 

In the process, of course, we get to know these handsome men and their own traits.

First, it is PARIS, The three men introduce themselves with their unique features and camaraderie. I loved that, as much as their wit and their sincere concern for women and their rights and happiness. Paris is a story full of flair, luxury, good food, and amazing sensuality that is not opposed to friendship beyond the realm of the flesh. I really liked how the timid heiress realized her dream of leading her father's company and flourished under the guidance of men who could see her true potential. It is fun, optimistic, and I could relate to the men's point of view at the same time that I could appreciate how well treated the woman was despite some hard circumstances. A wonderful initiation!

NEW YORK is filled to the brim with impressive landmarks, a meaningful message and steamy times that could lead to something true.

This second novella in the International Guy series takes Parker and his band of merry men to NY and into the embrace of his dream girl. I love all the women in this story. Wendy is the star of the show, what a winner! Skyler is genuine and looking for lost purpose. She's a great character and the perfect vehicle for an inspirational prompt for everybody to ponder about who we are to the world and to ourselves.

The passion is hot and welcome, and Parker might be falling for the first time if he lets himself. Again, I enjoyed the camaraderie with his two associates. I just hope the next adventure doesn't ruin what's been planted here ;-)

COPENHAGEN is taking us to Europe on a royal spree of exquisite manners, loyal subjects, two sisters and a handsome prince with a crown to bestow on a lucky lady. I really liked how the author manages what happened with Skyler on the previous novella and the seeds that were planted without diminishing the excitement of a new setting and a new challenge.

Here you can stroll through the streets of a Danish town and the luxurious halls of a royal castle while delving into the secrets of the heart of the family that inhabits them. The plot really grabbed me and I think Parker solved the problem at hand quite well. The royal couple was so cute! I also loved a certain reunion that was super hot and romantic. Though that cliffhanger had me chewing my nails :-D

As it is, I'm completely hooked on this series and eagerly awating the next volume.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Audrey Carlan is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She writes wicked hot love stories that are designed to give the reader a romantic experience that's sexy, sweet, and so hot your e-reader might melt. Some of her works include the wildly successful Calendar Girl Serial, the Trinity Trilogy and the highly anticipated International Guy Serial.

She lives in the California Valley where she enjoys her two children and the love of her life. When she's not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, sipping wine with her "soul sisters" or with her nose stuck in a wicked hot romance novel.

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Midnight Hunter is amazing + giveaway

This is one of the best romances I've read in a long time,  this year and the previous included :-D It's got some dark romance elements and also a historical theme, with action and incredible sensuality. Read it!!!

Title: Midnight Hunter

Author: Brianna Hale

Genre: Dark Historical Romance

Release Date: February 7, 2018

He’s hunting me, and there’s nowhere to run.

East Berlin, 1963. I thought I understood the consequences of trying to flee to the West. Death. Imprisonment without trial. Instead I’m being hunted by the most dangerous man in the city, secret police officer Reinhardt Volker.

Now I’m his prize, no longer a traitorous factory girl but his elegant and pampered secretary. He wants to possess me, body, soul – and heart. I’ll do anything to get away from him, but first that means getting closer.

I want to feel only hatred for my captor but beneath his uniform I discover a man with a past as scarred as Berlin’s.

And if I don’t escape him soon it will be too late.

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The impossible love between the lion and the gazelle

My heart is pounding even after I finished this read. It’s so powerfully arousing in its dark intent, and hopeful too, and a smart, emotional story that promises to be remembered.

The lion and the gazelle. The uniformed officer who hunts traitors at night in East Berlin. And he finds this defiant, innocent beauty he steals for himself. What a terrible dilemma! How can I like it so much, that this clever and tyrannical beast manipulates his little captive into needing him with her body and soul? Ah, but she also casts an allure on him. It was so exciting!

This story is beautifully written, and its magic resides in combining these characters that feel alive with their impossible personas as a couple and a twisted sensuality born out of oppression and longing and enmity.

I could feel how torn Evony is between the soldier, cruel and murderous, and the man, handsome and wounded and deliciously tempting. Can she get revenge on the monster or will she succumb to his strength even though she hates everything he stands for?

The plot also revolves around the political situation in Berlin during the 60s, with the Wall in place and all kinds of claustrophobic restrictions and laws. Shrouded in this climate, where fear breaths like a living entity, Reinhardt and Evony fight ceaselessly while they give in to opposing feelings. Lust, need, possessiveness. The guilty carnality of their union is slow and hot to come, which allows for a proper development of the plot and the personal growth of the characters. I loved the molten building of the physical nearness against all odds. I loved Evony’s strength of spirit, her inner struggle with her growing feelings for her enemy and protector, and his infinite patience, his immortal devotion towards her in the end.

She’s a prisoner and he’s her captor, but there’s so much going on at the same time. A poignant tale of forbidden love, espionage, drama, impossible choices and antagonistic views in life. Reindart and Evony are like Romeo and Juliet in war. Through blood, thrill and sacrifice they reach an epic finale. 

I’m so glad that this story has been written and that it now exists in my mind forever. I’ve just discovered my new favourite author.

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‘No. I will not let you go.’ His mouth is close to my ear and he doesn’t need to speak above a harsh, sinister whisper. ‘You don’t need reminders of your old life as you are never going back. Do you understand? This is your life now. You’re mine.’

Hearing him lay it out so coldly and brutally takes my breath away. I wish his housekeeper and secretary could see him now. They haven’t felt him ruthlessly hunt them down, catch them, possess them. Take sadistic pleasure in trapping them, body and soul. ‘You can’t make me forget who I am. I’ll always remember, and I’ll always hate you for what you’ve done.’

‘Oh?’ There’s so much scorn and amusement in that one brief question. His breath is warm against my ear and I feel him looking down at me, enjoying that he has me his mercy. He plants a slow, tender kiss on the side of my neck and I feel my pulse thundering beneath his lips. It’s a kiss that belies the cold cruelty of his words and the steel of his embrace. It’s the kiss of a lover, soft and sensuous, and something clenches low in my belly in response.

I expected cruelty, and armed myself against brutality, but I wasn’t prepared for this. I wasn’t prepared for him to be gentle and I don’t know how to fight it. He shifts his arms, one hand moving to caress my throat and I draw in a soft breath of surprise and need. He feels it, and his lips move up to my jaw, trailing burning kisses.

No, please, I don’t want this. He can’t strip me of my will to resist him along with everything else. I will garb myself in hatred for him. I will steep my body in antipathy and rage. Even so, it takes every ounce of strength I have to speak. ‘I’ll never be yours.’

But it comes out as a breathy whisper, not the defiant shout I wanted it to be.

His lips curve into a smile against my throat. ‘Oh, Liebling. Yes, you will. I have not even begun to try and you are already giving in.’

About the mastermind

There's nothing Brianna Hale likes more than a large, stern alpha male with a super-protective and caring streak, and when she's not writing about them she can usually be found with a book, a cocktail, planning her next trip to a beautiful location or attending the theatre. She believes that pink and empowerment aren’t mutually exclusive, and everyday adventures are possible. Brianna lives in London. 

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