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FEAST OF SPARKS (Thorchapel #2) by Sierra Simone

Release Date: August 1st
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WHAT IS THIS SECOND PART ABOUT?

I’m an outcast and a loner, named for death itself. Fate wasn’t supposed to have plans for me.

But then she came back—the girl I once kissed in a thorn-covered chapel in the woods. She came back, and I could no more resist her than I could pry out my own heart. And by some trick of fate, she wants me as much as I want her. The only problem? She also wants the man who owns Thornchapel, Auden Guest.

And so do I.

Eight years ago, I did something to Auden, something terrible. He hurt me back the only way he knew how, and so here we are: our hatred seasoned with pain and my loneliness seasoned with longing. The only thing we can agree on is Proserpina Markham, and she wants us to find a way to be together—all three of us.

If Auden wants to earn her as his submissive, then he has to earn me as well.

But with the discovery of bones behind the altar and the carnal revel of Beltane fast approaching, it’s becoming clear that Thornchapel’s secrets are much deeper and older than any of us could have ever guessed. And no matter how bright and merry a feast of sparks may be, it’s always followed by ashes.

And darkness.

ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Sierra Simone is a USA Today Bestselling former librarian (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk.) She lives with her husband and family in Kansas City.

   

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Calling Me Away is addictive

Book buddies, you know I'm a hardcore fan of Louise Bay's. Her serials are just swoon-worthy, so here I am today with the release of CALLING ME AWAY, the second part in a beautiful story.

MY OPINION

From highly sensual to emotionally deep, this part of Ashleigh and Luke's story is just gripping.

The writing is beautiful, subtle, and aware of the psychology of love. Ashley makes a daring decision about her relationship with Luke, but I completely understood her and supported it. It was painful to see them struggle with the consequences, yet they also allowed them to grow and appreciate what was between them in a new light.

All the while, my nerves were in knots because I dreaded that they were missing their chance at happiness.

i smiled, I worried, I hoped and I sighed over every painful separation, every moment of touching intimacy. It all felt perfect. I fyou like impossible but fated romance with a sense of transformation and a steamy, beautiful romance, this is it.

Oh, by the way, I love a certain detail about a magnolia tree. I think it will have a sublime symbolism in the next part. Wait and see ;o)

Join us in celebrating the release of 
Calling Me Away by Louise Bay!

Calling Me
Erotic Novella Series

Is it possible for a guy to turn on a switch and realize he’s been in love with a girl that’s been under his nose for over a decade? Ashleigh Franklin can’t decide.

Ashleigh wants the fairy tale. Ever since she was a kid, her best friend’s brother, Luke, has been her fantasy Prince Charming. Now he’s trying to convince her that she’s the one he’s wanted all these years. There’s no way it’s that easy to escape the friend zone.

Single after years living with a girlfriend, Luke has finally woken up. What he’s been waiting for has been right under his nose for almost his entire life. Can he persuade her that he’s serious and won’t break her heart?

A Wonder Woman costume, a bottle of tequila and a game of truth or dare between two close friends changes everything.

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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 and Hopeful and the novella series’ The Empire State Series, What the Lightning Sees and Calling Me. The novels and together each series are stand-alone although there are some overlapping characters.

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.

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Crazy about Billionaire with a Twist 2 + giveaway

The fun and the angst continues with BILLIONAIRE WITH A TWIST, part 2! Book buddies, I just need the next part like oxygen.

MY OPINION

Joyous and bittersweet, this part made me smile non-stop and it also squeezed a couple of emotional tears out of me. It was exhilarating to share that moment of artistic spark with Ally when she got her idea for the bourbon campaign. I loved that moment.

She and Hunter are going through a rough patch, she's reeling from jealousy and constantly battling unfair treatment at work so her emotions boil to a poisonous level. That made me cringe in fear of what would happen to her because of her outburst!

About Hunter, I  think this man is seriously hot, not only for his looks, but also because of his family legacy and the hardworking love he holds for his land and company.

In this second part, there is loads of fun, heat, creativity and backstabbing too. I loved the steamy times, the very engaging work Ally does, the allure around the historical and human meaning around the Knox bourbon company, and all the misunderstandings and tribulations.

That's why that ending was so heart-breaking. I can't imagine how they will recover from that punch in the gut, but I certainly want to find out.

Billionaire With a Twist

Series: Billionaire With a Twist #2

Author: Lila Monroe

 Release Date: September 16, 2015

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He’s dirty – no chaser. 

Billionaire Hunter Knox hired me to save his family bourbon business: I’ve won the big pitch, but now trouble is only just beginning. I’m on a tightrope trying to keep my career from crashing out like a coed after a dozen jaeger shots, and I’ve made it clear to Hunter, our sexy one-night fling can't be repeated. 

So what does the guy do? Turns around and starts dating my sister.

Pour me a double.

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My finger hovered over the button as I considered what to send him next.

I briefly considered a topless pic before discarding that idea; if someone from work ever found our dirty texts, I could claim someone else had sent them from my phone, but how that hypothetical someone had got their hands on a topless shot of me would be much harder to explain away.

I filed that idea away for a day in the future when I worked at a company where my colleagues weren’t untrustworthy sexist shitheads, and sent ‘miss u’ instead.

I immediately regretted it.

Not because it wasn’t true, but because it wasn’t sexy. And since our night together, Hunter and I had been keeping our conversations strictly sexy, and far, far away from feelings territory.

The phone rang.

Shit, had that been too much? Was he calling to say I should back off? Had he rethought things completely?

Calm the fuck down, I told myself sternly. You sent him a two word text, not a dozen roses. It’s not a big deal.

I answered the phone. “Hey.”

“Hey, Ally.” I could hear the smile in his voice. “It’s good to actually talk to you. I’ve missed you too.”

I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding.

“So, how’s it going over there?”

“Oh, you know, a complete madhouse. So, the usual.”

“Oh yeah?”

“My boss is calling every fifteen minutes, the editing team can’t find any of the stable footage, Sandra keeps having to ice her hand to stop it cramping up…” I trailed off, and then laughed. “How do you do that?”

He sounded confused. “Do what?”

“Make it all seem so manageable. So okay. Just by listening.”

“One of my secret ninja powers,” he informed me, deadpan.

I raised an eyebrow. “Got any others you’d care to show me?”

“Oh, I’ve shown them to you,” he drawled, and even though it was only his voice over a phone line, I blushed fire-engine red. “And you’ve shown me a few as well.”

I eyed the door, toying with an idea. I couldn’t hear anyone rushing my way with an urgent development…I rose swiftly and locked it. “Care to see if those powers work over the phone?”

I knew exactly the face he would be making right now, that slow-spreading sweet honey grin as he took in the meaning of my words. “I surely would.”

ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Amazon bestselling author, queen of the short-reads, and expert at playdough, Lila Monroe loves to read and write tales of sexy Billionaires. Combining her love of writing, sex and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote her first serial, The Billionaire Bargain. Lila enjoys writing, as it gives her a flexible schedule to spend time with her kids and a wonderful excuse to avoid them. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, who strips out of his well-fitted suits nightly.

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My sweet Billionaire Stepbrother is back

Get ready for SWEET BILLIONAIRE STEPBROTHER, part 2, by HARLOW GRACE. Let me remind you of what I thought about part 1: So nice and sexy!

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and now MY OPINION of part 2

This is a hell of a second part. Wow, the hotness could break a thermometer on touch. I loved every word from the moment Grayson and Layla wake up after their fist time together to the heartbreaking cliffhanger.

The hot and caring narrative perfectly transmits the impossible situation this forbidden couple is living through. As step-siblings, they face a terrible scandal that could ruin the family's company, a heritage that Grayson's father is trying to protect at all costs. I could understand his deep need to bestow the product of his life's efforts on his son, so the pressure is tough on Grayson. There is frustration and feelings of being caged. I enjoyed seeing the consequences taking a heavy emotional toll on both Grayson and Layla.

As a final rebellion against the inevitable, Grayson proposes something that makes for a big part of this novella. It was amazing because of all the feelings, sweet and loving, and also the abundance of sensual scenes that will heat up any room even in the coldest winter ;o)

So, I had a great time with everything: the sweetness, the arousing lovemaking, the little paradise the characters enjoy apart from reality, and the comeback to drama, duty and big surprises at the end.

I'm so looking forward to the third part in September!

Favourite quote:

How easily we go from ectasy to the depths of despair.

Sweet Billionaire Stepbrother: Part Two

Series: Sweet Billionaire Stepbrother #2

Author: Harlow Grace

Genre: Erotic Romance

 Release Dates: July 20, 2015

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ONE NIGHT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Rich. Sexy. The catch of the century.

Grayson Forbes is intelligent, gorgeous and heir to a mining fortune.

He’s thoughtful, gentle and caring.

Everything a woman wants in a man.

Beautiful women climb over one another to get into his bed. 

Grayson is also my stepbrother and best friend.

We adore one another.

He’s my comfort blanket.

And to him, I am simply his geeky little stepsister.  

Until one night.

One night that changes everything between us.

Once I’d had a taste, he’s all I want. 

It’s wrong. It can never be.

Grayson Forbes is all I can never have. 

My name is Layla and this is my story.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Harlow Grace has tried many things in her life but writing has always been and still remains her passion.  She loves to create characters in need of redemption and her stories are mostly all dark romance but then again, she likes to mix things up so don't be surprised if she publishes a sweet romance every now and then.  When she's not writing or reading, Harlow is plotting and planning her next adventure or dreaming of lazy days in the sun with a good book in one hand and a cocktail in the other.

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A Bootycall you'll want to take + giveaway

Either you want hot material or a good story, you'll get both with BOOTYCALL, by J. D. Hawkins. So don't you dare miss it ;o)

MY OPINION

Read about part 1 here.

This is the moment I was anticipating. Uncovering the real man, the soul, behind all the antics, dirty tricks, and weird behaviour that Dylan had offered like a bad canapé on a tray in the first part. And, wow, it really pays off.

That deep scar he carries inside like a disease has an incredibly poignant and powerful way to come up in the story.

Another one of my favourite scenes takes place at a shop. It's not because it's about shopping, but due to the banter between Dylan and Derek, the witty assistant.

It's beautiful and fun the part where their relationship takes more meaningful steps. I related to the characters' feelings, their attraction both physical and emotional to each other. The, I was devoured by the rapturous description of their intimacy. It was about time, and really, really hot.

Blissful, actually. That's why the shock is even worse when the bomb drops. I knew something bad would be coming to spoil the romance, but wow, it took me by surprise indeed! 

It's full of drama, and tenderness and crushing pain and hope and I loved it. The end is really well-rounded, and I absolutely loved the whole plot, especially in this second part, and the amazing writing style. Good, good job!

Bootycall 

Part Two

Series: Bootycall #2

Author: J.D. Hawkins

 Release Date: August 5, 2015

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I’m going to show her just how good a bad boy can be...
Everything’s riding on my comeback, but suddenly, Hollywood is the last thing on my mind.
Gemma Clark was supposed to keep me out of trouble, but now I’m in way over my head. What we have is real — too real. It’s just a matter of time before it all comes crashing down.
I need to face my demons, but what happens when she discovers the truth?

DON'T MISS THE FIRST PART

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I’ve never been one for thinking things through, and I’m still not. I’ll never be anything other than an animal of instinct, but this time my instincts are a slow burn, rather than a hot wave. I know how to sweep a girl off her feet, make the grand gesture minutes after meeting her, batter her defenses and ravage her like a whirlwind, but something inside of me is telling me to take it slow with Gemma.

I’m not even sure what it is that’s drawn me to her so relentlessly. It was easy just a few short weeks ago. All I could think about was her round ass, the way her tits bounced and moved, how her neck tasted like the finest delicacy. I still think about those things – how could I forget how hot she is? But it’s different now.

The things she’s said to me are what I think about the most. And it’s the captivating way she reacts to me that makes me want more of her. The fact that despite being an absolute fucking mess for half the time I’ve known her, she’s retained a dignity and strength that’s made me admire her.

I slide the bike into a private parking lot, the booth officer nodding me through – I’m easily recognizable; there aren’t many high-profile stars who ride motorcycles with hot chicks on the back.

I step off the bike and look at Gemma. There’s a soft breeze blowing her skirt against her legs, giving me little fleeting reminders of how sensational her body is.

ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

I'm a new erotic author from LA. I grew up in Southern California and now live with my wife in Venice. I've also lived in NYC, India and Thailand. I love to travel and have been to Central America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. I have a boring corporate day job where I cover people's asses for a living and am hoping to leave this world soon and make a living doing the thing I love - writing. I enjoy surfing and I'm also a martial artist, my other main passion, which I have practiced since the age of 5.

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On my way to combustion with The Scene 2 + giveaway

I'm not joking. This is one hell of a fiery ride. Welcome to Miami ;o)

MY OPINION

I was crazily anticipating this continuation of The Scene (my review of part one) because of the spectacular way the first part had ended. I was in knots to find out how Nikki would react to his devastating news, or if Xavier was really what he seemed.

I've been hooked from page 1 to the last bit as this turns out to be a suspenseful, gritty, scary criminal investigation.

Nicole's feelings of anxiety, paranoia and doubt over what she thinks she knows about her brother's death and the possible suspects are real and believable. She's torn between her desires and her fears.

I was totally absorbed by her mission to uncover the truth while she goes from threats to conspiracies to shady secrets. The narrative reflects all the drama, the mixed emotions, the fury of unfair loss, and the unbridled, angry, inevitable lust that cannot be denied no matter what the odds or the ugly truth.

I loved the sweet pleasure, and the hungry, erotic encounters that resembled animal couplings. 

As the plot gets more twisted and the dynamics between Nicole and Xavier get ever more explosive, I couldn't help but end up with my mouth wide open at the final turn. That's a motherf***er cliffhanger. Love-this-so-much!

The Scene Part 2

Series: The Scene #2

Author: Roxy Sloane

 Release Date: July 22, 2015

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The one man I can’t stay away from is the man I swore to destroy.

I came to Miami determined to reveal the truth behind my brother’s death. Now I’ve discovered that Xavier is the crime king running this city — and I’m going to take him down - if I can keep my hands off him long enough to think straight.

I’m in over my head now, but there’s no going back.

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Roxy Sloane is a romance junkie with a dirty mind. She lives in Los Angeles with her hot ex-military hubby and her two kids. She loves writing sexy, complex stories about pushing the boundaries and risking it all.

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I confess to sharing Our little Secret + giveaway

Hey, book buddies :o) Ready for another wonderful week addicted to books? I know I am! Remember when I told you about HER CONFESSIONAL, part 1, by Rebecca Norinne Caudill? Today I'm going to tell you about the continuation: OUR LITTLE SECRET.

MY OPINION

Stardom, secrets, seedy Hollywood politics, and unabashedly sexy romance fill up the pages of this wonderful continuation of Her Confession.

Admittedly, I felt a bit afraid for this couple-in-the-making. Gorgeous actor Cameron and smart, curvy Sarah go from long-term friendship to wild lovemaking in a meteoric short time. Theirs is a path full of challenges and fears, but I really enjoyed how awkwardly but sweetly they try to face the new reality of their relationship.

It's actually quite tough to digest the pressure of the outside world, of society's expectations or the price of fame. When love has to be kept a secret, it takes its toll. And the author does a good job of describing the exhilaration of the good parts, and the tension of the bad parts.

So I felt bad for both of them. They're struggling to make their dreams come true while staying true to their feelings for each other. I liked the way Sarah mulls over the pros and cons, sometimes giving in to insecurities, but mostly believing in what she is building with Cameron. And, of course, I loved, loved the extremely romantic, scorching hot intimacy between them. Wow.

I'm really keen on what is to happen in the next installment. It's going to be tough, yes, but worth it too, I'm sure.

Her Confessional: Our Little Secret 

by Rebecca Norinne Caudill Her Confessional #2 

Publication Date: June 12, 2015 

Genres: Contemporary, Humor, Romance, Serial

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Synopsis: Sarah Travers has had a really bad month. First, a drunken night of sex with her best friend – and the secret love of her life – Cameron Scott resulted in him freaking out on her and going MIA. That would have been bad enough but then her boss, a high-powered Hollywood director, cast Cameron as the lead in his new movie and put Sarah in charge of his publicity. On the bright side, it turns out she’s rather good at it - much to the chagrin of the studio’s PR team. Cameron’s back in the picture and he’s made some surprising confessions of his own, taking their relationship from the friend zone to so much more. Now Sarah and Cameron are forced to deal with how their love for one another impacts their circle of friends and what it means for his career. With pressure from the studio to keep their relationship a secret, the two must figure out how to navigate not only the stresses of any new relationship, but also one under such a strong spotlight. Our Little Secret, a 23,000-word novella, is installment two in the Her Confessional series.

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Synopsis: Sarah Travers is a happy, self-confident plus-size woman living in Hollywood and working as the personal assistant to a major Hollywood director. Her best friend? His name is Cameron Scott. Her secret, something she's never told anyone before? She's in love with him. Truly, madly, deeply. Sarah knows it's a bad idea to fall in love with your best friend, but that's not her biggest problem. Nope. You see, Cameron just landed the role of a lifetime and now millions of other women are in love with him too. Her Confessional is a sexy new romance series told from the point of view of Sarah Travers, a smart, happy, plus-size heroine who explores - through a series of written confessions - what happens when the best friend she's secretly in love with becomes the world's most famous actor overnight. 

  THE MAKING OF A STAR, an 18,0000+ word novella,
is the first installment in the series.

About the master mind Rebecca Norinne Caudill

Rebecca Caudill read her first novel when she was just four years old and has been hooked on books ever since. When she wasn't writing her own stories, she was sneaking copies of her mom's romance paperbacks to read late into the night. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Journalism, she embarked on a career in technology public relations representing some of the world’s hottest start-ups and publicly traded companies. After twelve years in the business, with the unwavering support of her husband, she quit her job to pursue writing full time. Rebecca lives in Oakland, California, with her husband and cat. When not creating fictional worlds inhabited by strong women, and dashing heroes, she is planning her next vacation, trying out new recipes, or drinking Islay scotch.

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