Release Day: Be My December by Rachel Brookes

Title: Be My December 

Author: Rachel Brookes 

Release Date: August 28th 

 Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Blurb:

I knew the exact moment I’d become a ‘yes’ girl. 

December 16th, a cold winter’s night, four years ago. 

The night my innocence was stolen, the night I made the mistake of saying no—a mistake I’d never make again. 

The dream of a ‘happily ever after' was now a locked away myth. I promised myself that I’d never return to the place of my worst nightmare, that I’d never let anyone get close, but then again, I never thought I’d meet someone like him. 

The intense, confident and beautiful Ky Crawford.

I had no plans to become someone’s Prince Charming. 

I couldn’t be. I refused to be. My plan was simple—do whatever it takes to correct my biggest mistake, my one regret that now controlled my life. 

I was on track. I had plans, but then everything changed when I saw her—the girl in the red jacket, the girl who I was told couldn’t say no. 

The reserved yet stunning Eden Rivers.

A girl who can’t say no.

A guy who craves redemption.

A chance encounter?

It all comes down to this.

One question.

One month.

Be My December?

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My Review

This book is so different from Ms. Brookes' other books. But I loved it!

Eden had her life and choice ripped away from her. And like some victims it took over her life. Four years gone. Of pretending everything is okay. To agreeing to anything that comes her way. Saying yes is easy. Saying no has consequences. Eden was such an easy character to feel for. All her fears made sense and her actions were odd but also fitting. And once she broke out of her shell she was amazing and full of life. 

Ky was also a pretty easy guy to connect with. He really is a knight in shining armor but he is also real. You can feel all of his emotions come through the pages as you read. His regret, his guilt, and how much he cares for Eden. 

I really loved how easily they connected. And how easily Eden was able to become friends with Ashlyn and Josh. Ky was a sweetheart, too. And what he does for Eden is beautiful. I try not to have spoilers so I will leave it here.  Be My December is not one to be missed.

**Please keep in mind this book deals with issues that some may be uncomfortable with. But Rachel handles it very well.*

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Rachel Brookes lives on the east coast of Australia where beaches, kangaroos and surfers roam free. Writing angst ridden love stories with a pinch of craziness, a dash of drama, a cup of romance, a spoonful of sexiness and delicious men to season is what she loves to do. Rachel sometimes forgets to eat, sometimes forgets to sleep and sometimes can’t remember the last time she cleaned her apartment but that’s because she is in a long term relationship with her laptop.  When she does step away from her laptop, she spends her time with her amazing family or attached to her kindle catching up with all of her favorite book boyfriends.  Books currently available include The Breathe Series – Just Breathe, Breathless and Breathe Again. The standalone, Be My December, will be released August 2014.

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Blog Tour: Summer's Temptation by Ashley Lynn Willis

Title: Summer's Temptation

Author: Ashley Lynn Willis

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance

Series: Vandeveer University #1

If there are only three truths in life, they are these. Women will always try to change a man. Men will always say anything to get a girl in bed. Tyler Mason will always have a long line of girls trying to domesticate him, and none will succeed. If one of these ceases to be true, the world will cease to exist.

These are the rules as college student Cassie Faye knows them, so when she gives up on dating in favor of a man who can satisfy her without tempting her heart, her next-door neighbor Tyler tops the list. Tyler isn’t the type of boy Cassie would fall for, but he’s the perfect guy to teach her how to claim her sexual independence without losing her heart in the process. Too late, Cassie finds out that under his womanizing exterior is an attentive, considerate lover who brings out passions in her that she'd barely glimpsed before.

What if she’s wrong about the third truth? What if the world as she knows it is about to cease to exist?

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My Review

" You can't get emotionally attached to a dildo.".... "A dildo won't leave you for another vagina either."

To all of us that have ever been screwed over, truer words have never been spoken. Cassie has been screwed over by her now ex Wyatt. She still has needs though and goes to the sex shop to get something to fulfil those needs. I think this was one of the funniest scenes in the book and because of it I was hooked instantly. I was so pulled into this story that I didn't want to put it down. I just have to say I loved the relationship Cassie had with Liz and Hannah.Those girls cracked me up!

Tyler is the guy on campus that all these type of books have. I'm not complaining though. We always fall in love with that guy and I'm pretty sure he had me from Hello. Manwhore. That is the best way to say what Tyler is. Hot. Smart. Playful. Sexy. Those are some other ways to describe him though. My favorite thing about this book is the chemistry between these two wasn't forced or surprising. It had a very natural feel to it. Things progressed in such a real way.

Cassie decides to have a one night stand and Tyler is the perfect person. He's a manwhore and completely opposite of what Cassie is looking for long term. So he has fuck buddy written all over him. There was some little surprises through the book that I liked and then a few that I am sure were supposed to be sweet but almost bordered on creepy. I was happy with the way things turned out though and I didn't want to stop reading about them just yet. . I just hope we get more a look into Tyler's past. With that said I am for sure looking forward to the next book!

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Ashley lives in the Midwest with her husband of twelve years. For eight years, she worked as an engineer in general aviation but quit her job to be a stay at home mom to three precious children. She began writing in September of 2009 and has been penning her imagination ever since.

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Release Week Blitz: Vanquish by Pam Godwin

Warning: Graphic sex and violence. Age 18+ only

It is recommended to read after Deliver, but it can be read as a stand-alone.

Her life is like a prison cell.

A self-made, to-hell-with-the-free-world existence that locks from the inside.

Stop judging. Her agoraphobia doesn’t define her. It simply keeps her safe.

He belongs in a prison cell.

The 6x8, make-me-your-bitch variety that locks from the outside.

But he’s free. To hunt. To take. To break.

And he just found a sexy new toy.

Capturing her is the easy part. Her fucked-up mind, however, makes him question everything he does next.

But he’s a determined bastard. If all goes his way, this will hurt like hell.

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He stalked toward her, mirroring the tilt of her head, knees and shoulders loose, and his gaze holding her prisoner. A breath away, he paused, soaking in the subtleties of her tipped-up chin, parting lips, and glossy but resolute eyes.

With the next breath, he launched, hands on her jaw, fingers spread around the back of her head.

His elbows dropped, shoulders raised, and he yanked her to him, lifting her on tiptoes, guiding her mouth, taking it. His grip twisted through her hair as he drew in her upper lip and shoved her against the fridge, following her with the weight of his body.

The kiss went fucking wild, their lips mashing in a frantic battle. His tongue plunged her mouth, attacking, thrusting in and out, possessing her movements, owning her. Breath for breath, lick after lick, he ate at her mouth, tasting, devouring.

He dropped his hands to her breasts, squeezing ruthlessly as he rolled his cock against her cunt.

His tongue tingled, his skin burned, and his head swam. God, she was a drug, and he was so fucking high.

She gripped his biceps, bit at his lips, and threw her arms over his shoulders, her fingers scratching the fuck out his back. He shuddered, loving it, but he was in control.

Reaching back, he grabbed her wrists and slammed them above her head. Their bodies ground together, his forearms pressing hers to the fridge, their tongues dancing and clashing. Chest-to-chest, hips fused together, he flexed his ass, dry humping her like a horny teenager.

Jesus, fuck, he didn't care. He wanted her.

He leaned back to study her face and found strong smoldering eyes, sharp breaths, and swollen wet lips. Whatever she saw in his expression made her mouth chase his and her fingers curl around his hands. They kissed endlessly, fueling the fire and pushing his control long past the point of discomfort before pulling back and starting all over again.

When he broke the kiss with a hand on her jaw, they panted as one, mouths open and so close their bottom lips brushed. She peered at him through lowered lashes, and he stared back in awe. What trembled between them wasn't an if? Or even a how hard? Those were foregone. The question they shared was simple.

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My Review

Well I never thought I would feel any sympathy for Van.. But somehow, unbelievably so I do feel bad for him! Am I going to move him on to my book boyfriend shelf? No. BUT it's because I believe it takes a certain type of person to be the one for him. That brings us to Amber. She is a shut in and has several different mental disorders. Agrophopia, OCD, and bulmia. Even though it's not mentioned I would guess she has a little bit of body dysmorphic disorder. 

I was really shocked at the dynamic between these two. Van evolved from this horrible person that he use to be. I really never thought it was possible. I am still a little disgusted with him but the way he was with Amber changed the way I looked at him. This was nowhere near a sweet story at all but was gritty and erotic. I didn't love it as much as I loved Deliver. But I will continue to read more by Pam Godwin. I like her writing style and the fact that she challenges my beliefs with every story. 

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, their two children, and a foulmouthed parrot. When she ran away, she traveled fourteen countries across five continents, attended three universities, and married the vocalist of her favorite rock band.

Java, tobacco, and dark romance novels are her favorite indulgences, and might be considered more unhealthy than her aversion to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

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Release Day: Knocked Out by Ty Langston

Title: Knocked Out

Author: Ty Langston

Expected Publication: August 26th, 2014

  About Knocked Out: Fresh out of Grad School, Hayley Monroe gets the chance of a lifetime when her boss gives her the opportunity to produce and host a reality series on finding MMA’s “Next Great Hope”. Enter former MMA contender Evan Bates. His sudden re-appearance into the sport after a mysterious five year absence not only raises eyebrows, but also temps both in and out of the Octagon. Can Hayley keep everything in check? Or will she be Knocked Out?

 

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Dressed in a pair of black sweats and matching tank, she seemed underdressed as Evan wore only a pair of blue running shorts and sneakers. “Hey.” She shouted as she caught up to him. Annoyed, Evan took out one of his ear pods while he continued to run. “What is it?” he asked. “Just haven’t had a chance to talk to you; wanted to see how you were doing. We’ve never formally met. I’m Hayley.” “I know. Good to meet ya.” He told her. “So, do you usually run with contestants?” he asked. “Only the ones I want to get to know.” She could feel him looking at her. His blue eyes glimmered with devilish intent. “Well, this is a five mile run. Think you can hang, pretty girl?” he mocked. Her eyes grew wide as she watched his shirtless torso. His broad shoulders already had beads of sweat running down his arms and over his six pack abs. “I’ll keep up as best as I can.” she said on an exhale.

My Review

When I first signed up for this book, I wasn't aware it was a novella. I think I read it in about 30 minutes. I was excited because it was about an MMA fighter and what girl doesn't love reading about a hot MMA fighter? I have to say I really loved the idea of this book, but I don't feel like the story was developed enough for me. A lot is crammed into a short amount of pages. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed it and I think if this was turned into a full blown book then it would be great. But since it wasn't and for the reasons I listed above it was just okay. I think that those of you that really enjoy short stories will love this one. I could go more into the plot for this review but the Blurb really sums it up perfectly. 

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     3 stars! 

About Ty Langston:

As a child, multi-published author Ty Langston loved to read about dragons and knights so much that one day, her grandmother told her to "just write about them."

So she did.

 From that day forward, she never left home without her pen, a notebook, and some kind of music playing in the background. Her love of reading expanded from fantasy into science fiction, and eventually into paranormal romance and erotica. She enjoys different works from George Martin, Anne McCaffrey, Stephen King, and Jackie Collins. But some of Ty's favorite writers are from the world of TV and film: namely, Tudors creator Michael Hirst, and the late John Hughes.  

Ty has a certificate in Broadcast Journalism along with a degree in Business Administration. She is single and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

     

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Release Day: Black Lies by Alessandra Torre

Title: Black Lies

Author: Alessandra Torre

Genre: Erotic Romance

Releasing: August 25th

Cover Photo: Lauren Watson-Perry, Perrywinkle Photography

This Book is a STAND ALONE

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Synopsis:

Brant: Became a tech billionaire by his twentieth birthday. Has been in a relationship with me for 3 years. Has proposed 4 times. Been rejected 4 times.

Lee: Cuts grass when he’s not banging housewives. Good with his hands, his mouth, and his cock. Has been pursued relentlessly by me for almost 2 years, whether he knows it or not.

 I love 2 men. I want 2 men. If you think you’ve heard this story before, trust me – you haven’t

My Review

Wow. I think this is my favorite book Alessandra Torre has written. I didn't want it to end. When I first started reading, from the Prologue, part of me wondered if it was going to be similar to Sex.Love.Repeat. But I was way off. Yes, it involves being in love with two men and essentially screwing both. And yes, I found myself loving both. But the similarities end there. The plot of this book was amazing. 

Go ahead. Judge me. You have no idea what my love entails. 
I love two men. 
I fuck two men.

 If you think you've heard this story before, you haven't.

Let me just take a minute to say how much I love Alessandra's writing. I don't know how she does it. But whenever I read one of her books it's like I become part of the story. It doesn't even feel like I am reading it. She has a way of making you feel like you are living it. That you are the one having these thoughts, telling the story. Does that make sense? Or do I sound a little crazy? Either way that's how I felt reading Black Lies.

 This book has more than one or two things that draw you in, it's a multitude of things. Every twist and turn in this book had me on the edge of my seat. Trying to figure out Brant's secret. Dying to learn more about Lee.Trying to see if I could guess who Layana would choose. Then after guessing the secret and then having it confirmed so many more questions arose. Black Lies is so much more than an Erotica book. There is sex. Hot steamy sex.The sex plays an important role in the book. But the story is so much more. This book had so many twists and turns and surprises. This isn't anything you are expecting. Word of advice, if you think this isn't your type of book because of what it entails give it a chance. You may be surprised to see that you love it. 

  True love makes a person reckless, makes them take risks and make sacrifices. True love tests the boundaries of our person, makes us yearn to be better and fight for the ground we stand on. I will fight for this love. Lie for it. Steal for it. It is worthy of that. 




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Alessandra Torre is a USA Today Bestselling author who focuses on contemporary erotica. Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was published in July 2012, and was an Erotica #1 Bestseller for two weeks.

Alessandra lives in the gulf coast of Florida and is married, with one young child. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her dogs. Her favorite authors include Lisa Gardner, Gillian Flynn, and Jennifer Crusie.

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Holy moly, y'all! We are so excited to bring you the cover for Heather Lyons' THE COLLECTORS' SERIES! THE COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY is an Adult Romantic Fairy Tale, full of adventure and fantasy. This is Alice as you have never seen her before... THE COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY is set to be released on October 23^rd!

 

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THE COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY Synopsis: From the author of the Fate series and The Deep End of the Sea comes a fantastical romantic adventure that has Alice tumbling down the strangest rabbit hole yet. After years in Wonderland, Alice has returned to England as an adult, desperate to reclaim sanity and control over her life. An enigmatic gentleman with an intriguing job offer too tempting to resist changes her plans for a calm existence, though. Soon, she’s whisked to New York and initiated into the Collectors’ Society, a secret organization whose members confirm that famous stories are anything but straightforward and that what she knows about the world is only a fraction of the truth. It’s there she discovers villains are afoot—ones who want to shelve the lives of countless beings. Assigned to work with the mysterious and alluring Finn, Alice and the rest of the Collectors’ Society race against a doomsday clock in order to prevent further destruction . . . but will they make it before all their endings are erased?   About Heather Lyons: Heather Lyons has always had a thing for words—She’s been writing stories since she was a kid. In addition to writing, she’s also been an archaeologist and a teacher. Heather is a rabid music fan, as evidenced by her (mostly) music-centric blog, and she’s married to an even larger music snob. They’re happily raising three kids who are mini music fiends who love to read and be read to.        

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