Dare to Take by @CarlyPhillips @rockstarprlc

Posted on June 14, 2016June 12, 2016 by mamareads2014

Dare to Take by Carly Phillips

Date of Publication: May 3, 2016

Blurb

She was off limits,
But he couldn’t resist.

There are just some guys you don’t touch–even someone as innocent and inexperienced as Ella Shaw knows that. But when her brother’s best friend is up for grabs and willing, she can’t resist. After all, she’s wanted him for years…

On leave from the army, Tyler Dare WAS just looking for a little fun, but his best friend’s sister is off limits. Yet unable to deny how sexy and alluring she is, he finds it all too easy to succumb to a night of passion and heat that ends the next morning in the worst way possible.

Now years later, Ella is stranded on a tropical island with a hurricane bearing down, and only Tyler can save her. It’s his chance to make amends for the past and show the woman he’s never forgotten that he’s coming after her . . . in more ways than one.

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About Carly Phillips

After a successful fifteen year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at http://www.carlyphillips.com.

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Teaser

The sun shone overhead, the temperature neared ninety, and the humidity was hair-curlingly high on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, making it hard to believe a hurricane was coming soon. Ella Shaw glanced up at the blue sky, knowing it wouldn’t remain pristine for long.

The calm before the storm.

She pulled her hair into a high ponytail and headed out of her hotel, determined to hit the local gift shop she’d caught sight of on her way to the photo shoot yesterday. She’d seen long, draping, blue-beaded necklaces from the storefront window, but she hadn’t had time to stop. Her boss was a stickler for getting the right shot in the exact light, and they’d worked well past dark. By the time they’d wrapped for the day, the store had been closed.

As an assistant for Angie Crighton, a fashion designer based in Miami, Ella was responsible for the little details involved in a photo shoot. And though Angie, the photographer, and models had left the island this morning, Ella had stayed to make sure the shooting site was clean, the hotel pleased enough to allow them back another time. And if she were honest with herself, she liked the downtime after the craziness of a photo shoot, the rushing around of the crew, the bossiness of some of the models and, of course, of Angie herself.

Ella appreciated the fact that she had time to souvenir shop for her best friend, Avery Dare. How ironic was it that the two girls from very different worlds had met at all? But they had. And it was Avery who’d introduced Ella to the finer things in life, leading her to seek out a job with an haute-couture designer. Whereas Avery came from a wealthy family, Ella had been raised firmly middle class, but the two girls had bonded instantly. They’d even shared an apartment until recently, when her best friend had moved in with her rock star boyfriend, Grey Kingston.

Yep, two different worlds, even now, Ella thought wryly. But their friendship was solid. Which reminded her, she needed to let Avery know she might not make it back to the States tomorrow as planned.

When Ella had heard about the storm changing course, she’d tried to book an earlier flight out, without success. She shivered at the possibility of being stranded here alone during a hurricane and knew Avery would like the news even less. Her best friend suffered from severe anxiety, and Ella didn’t like to make her worry.

She’d just buy Avery an extra gift to make up for it, she thought, walking into the shop. She immediately headed to the turquoise-blue beads she’d seen through the window. The shopkeeper claimed they were Larimar beads. Even if they were fake, the beads, popular in the Caribbean, were said to have healing powers. Ella purchased two dozen, a mix of bracelets and necklaces, so she could share with the children at the cancer treatment center where she and Avery volunteered.

Avery had been nine, Ella ten years old when they’d met at a Miami hospital, both donating bone marrow, both there at the behest of a parent. Neither of them really understanding what was happening. All Ella had known was that she was doing a favor for her father, helping the stepmother Ella didn’t like all that much to begin with. Even at a young age, Ella had been a good judge of character, a better one than her father, obviously, because shortly after Janice had gotten well, she’d left Ella’s dad. And both her father and Ella’s life had gone downhill from there. Ella shook off the thoughts of her past before she could go deeper and darker, and focused on the pretty jewelry.

She spent some time choosing a thick turquoise bracelet for Avery and a similar one for herself before paying for everything and waiting for the shopkeeper to wrap things up.

Bag in hand, she started back to the hotel, cutting through side streets and looking into the windows of the stores, soaking up the culture along the cobblestone streets before heading back to Miami tomorrow. At least, she still hoped she’d be home. Knowing she couldn’t change the outcome, she pushed her worrisome thoughts aside. She’d deal with the situation as it came.

Sweat dampened her neck from the humidity of the island, and she contemplated taking a cab back to the hotel. She reached into her straw bag and pulled out her cell phone to make the call, when, without warning, she felt a hard jerk on her purse.

“What the—?” She spun around, but whomever wanted her purse was quicker.

She barely caught a glimpse of a tall guy with dark hair as he yanked harder, nearly pulling her shoulder out of its socket before slamming her against the nearby building with his other hand.

Her head hit the concrete wall, and spots immediately appeared behind her eyes from the impact. As she struggled not to pass out, the man grabbed her purse, along with her cell phone that had fallen to the ground.

She opened her mouth to scream, but nothing came out. Her legs collapsed beneath her, and she fell to the ground, her head smacking the sidewalk before everything went black.

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Luca by: Jaimie Roberts ~ #BlogTour @JaimieRoberts77

Posted on March 19, 2016March 19, 2016 by mamareads2014

Luca: You Will Be Mine (Sicilian Mafia, #1)

Author: Jaimie Roberts

Genre: Suspenseful Erotica, Adult Fiction, Erotica, Romantic Comedy

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be held

hostage by an Italian stallion?

My name is Clara, and I am part-owner of a brothel called
“The Castle.” My empire is my home which I’ve worked hard to build a life from.
A future. But one day, the infamous Luca Belatoni stepped into my office and
demanded that I pay him protection money.
Of course, I refused.

Of course, he wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Now he is in my castle—holding me hostage. Trying to control
my mind in business and my body in bed. Neither of which I will allow. No
matter how much his caramel eyes and Italian words of love puncture my hardened
heart.
So, being the hostage of an Italian stallion pretty much
sucks.

Because this man is a force to be reckoned with.

And while I am not frightened for my life,

I am definitely frightened for my heart.

If you don’t like dominating, overbearing arseholes, please
do not read.

If you don’t like jealous and possessive men, please do not read.

If you do like all of the above, then please read.

Murderous thoughts. That is what I had once Isabella walked through the door and revealed to me who she was. I needed an escape. An escape from my thoughts, an escape from the hurt… an escape from… him.

I was a broken woman, but I was never going to break my resolve. I grew up being a fighter, because I had to. No man could ever bring me down… Not even Luca.

But, I had to admit, I never thought my heart would break as much as it did that day. Of course, I fled, but I was a fool to think he would ever let me go. He always told me I was his… no matter what the cost. He was determined to keep me, regardless of the lengths he had to go to reach his goal. He was like a moth to my flame, a tattoo carved into my heart. I could never escape his pull.

I may have evaded him, but I knew it was just a matter of time. However, once he did catch up with me nothing could have prepared us for what happened next.

GET TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEW

Tell us is there anything about you that
people don’t already know?

I love shoes. My
husband calls me a centipede.

Roughly 11 years ago
I met my sister for the very first time. The reunion was a rather emotional,
but fulfilling one.

Your books are so emotional. How long does
it take for you to be able to get the characters out of your mind and move on
to the next?

Sometimes it’s hard to get your head out of a book once it’s finished. Deviant
actually made me ill. My blood pressure went down so much that I almost fainted
at work once. Not nice. 😦 In the end I had to take a deep breath and move onto
the next project. I like to build scenes up in my head before I start writing
them down. It makes it easier to flow that way.

Are the names of the characters in your
novels important?

Sometimes the hardest
part of writing a book is choosing the character’s names. I think they’re
important because a good, strong name can have an inpact on the way you feel
about the character. That’s what I feel, anyway.

What are the most important attributes to
remaining sane as a writer?

Coffee, sweets, and
wine. Did I mention wine?

What is the most demeaning thing said about
you as a writer?

I tend not
to dwell on the bad things that are said. Luckily, I haven’t had
anything too bad that it has stuck with me. I count myself extremely lucky
to have met some wonderful readers out there. I welcome reviews good and bad,
and also welcome any people who have reviewed my books negatively to contact
me. I seriously don’t bite… well, not that much. 😉

How do you react to a bad review of one of
your books?

If they’re
constructive, I welcome them. I once had a reviewer rate a book of
mine 3 stars and emailed me to apologise. I had read the review and told
her there was nothing to apolgise for. The review was constructive and well
thought out. It’s these reviews that aid me in becoming a better writer.
It’s the “Bash the Author” reviews I get upset about. There’s just no
need for it.

What was the hardest part of writing your
book?

Maintaining a flow.
Sometimes I will sit there and my mind goes completely blank. I hate it when
that happens. 😦 The other part is writing scenes and then looking back on them
thinking, are people going to get bored reading this?

Did you learn anything from writing your
book and what was it?

That I can write
emotionally difficult scenes. In Luca 2, something happens to Clara that hit a
nerve with me. I cried writing it, and then cried reading it over again. I
didn’t enjoy it, but if other people have the same emotions that I did
then at least I know I have done the best I could regarding that scene.

Is there a message in your novel that you
want readers to grasp?

I suppose only that in life you have to be grateful for the things that you
have. Sometimes bad things can happen, but when it does you have to think to
yourself that there are people in a much worse situation than me.

Have you ever read or seen yourself as a
character in a book or a movie?

Not really. I have
read and watched characters in a movie and thought, I wish I could be like
her.

I love the covers. What made you choose
them? What gave you the idea?

I went hunting for a
hot Italian model. I found one and asked my designer if she could work her
magic. I explained that having the castle somewhere on the cover was important,
as it was important to my character.

Who designs your covers?

I don’t think I want to tell you because I want to keep her to myself! 😉 Only
joking… Well, maybe just a little bit.

Kellie Dennis from
Book Cover by Design. She’s awesome!

Describe in 5 words, your writing:

Drama, dark, angst, romantic and erotic.

When you were a child what did you want to
be when you grew up?

A managing director
of a crisp factory.

Only joking. Funnily
enough I wanted to be a writer. I used to write poetry when I was 17. I even
had a story of a young girl that moves from the country to London and works for
an older CEO. Romance blooms, of course. In the end I never started it.

What do you use to write your book?

A lot of imagination.
I think it’s imperative when starting a new project. I start the kettle for my
coffee or tea, fire up my laptop, and start tapping away.

Do you listen to music while you writing or
reading?

Once in a blue moon I may put some music on just to have some background noise.
Mostly, though I like peace and quiet whilst I’m writing.

Tell us your latest news?

I’m currently writing
another stalker book called Scars. I’m quite excited about this one.

What book are you reading now?

I read Grey recently, so now I’m on Fifty Shades Darker.

Do you have a
nickname?

Not really. My
husband calls me James, which I find quite sweet. I just think of it as a
shortened version of Jaimie.

What are your pet peeves?

I can be a little OCD about certain things. Toilet paper being put on the
holder correctly, for one. 😉 The others are opened cupboard doors or
drawers. I hate that! I also can’t understand how many socks we go through as a
family. I seriously put on about ten pairs every time I do a wash, lol.
Considering I have to do a wash at least twice a week, that’s a lot
of socks.

I’ll shut up now.

Do you ever write naked?

Lol, I think my hubby
would like me to, but no.

What is your favourite Starbuck’s/coffee
shop drink?

I don’t have a
Starbucks where I live. 😦 Normally I have my coffee black.

What’s your favourite fruit?

Strawberries…
preferably dipped in melted chocolate. Hmm…

What’s your favourite tv show?

Suits.

What’s your favourite genre?

Romance

One of your favourite quotes

The enemy of my enemy
is my friend

Do you enjoy giving interviews?

I’m enjoying this one, so yes. :

Five Fun Facts:

I’m a bitch

I’m a lover

I’m a child

I’m a mother

I’m a sinner

I’m a saint

Oh wait, that’s 6!
Actually, you can scrap bitch. I’m not really a bitch. My husband may disagree
with me at times on that, though. 😉

Thank you so much for taking part. We can’t
wait to read more work from you.

LUCA (YOU WILL BE MINE) EXCERPT

Prologue

Luca

Picking up some random chick from my club, I took her to one
of my many apartments. This one was reserved for one thing and one thing only: fucking.

She was brunette, curvaceous, and had the most gorgeous tits
I’d ever seen … But that wasn’t why I’d brought her here. I brought her
here because I wanted to prove a point. Today was the day I laid eyes on the
most beautiful angel I had ever seen. It was only a picture, but I couldn’t get
her image out of my damn fucking head.

Watching this woman strip in front of me should have been a
turn-on, but she did nothing for me—not even a twitch.

“Hmm, Luca, you’re so sexy. Let me take care of you.”

Hovering over my cock, whoever she was started licking and
sucking me hard. I was going to push her away and tell her to fuck off, but
then I closed my eyes, and the image of that girl came into my head. Clara.

Holding onto that image, I began to grow hard inside her
mouth. Imagining it was Clara made my dick stiffer than it had ever been.

Random Chick moaned her appreciation as she sucked harder. I
should have fucking loved this, but all I could think about was her.

Grabbing a condom from my bedside table, I pushed this girl
off of my cock. I still wanted to prove a point. I had always loved sex. If I
could just feel this random woman’s pussy, then I was sure I could forget her.

I placed the condom on my cock and hissed when I felt the

urge to fuck her raw. “Fucking sit on me—now.”

Smiling, she did as she was told and started riding me hard.

I closed my eyes again, and straight away, my mind went back to Clara.

Why can’t I get her out of my fucking head?

This woman’s body was perfection, and yet she was doing
absolutely nothing for me. I tried grabbing her hips and gaining control as I
pulled her down on top of me. Nothing—not a damn thing. She may as well have
been jumping on top of my stomach instead of my cock.

It wasn’t long, though, before her moans of pleasure echoed
around the room. I knew her orgasm was coming quickly as she sped faster and
moaned louder than ever before. Once her spasms died down, I shoved her off of
my cock.

“Luca, what the fuck? Baby, you’re so fucking good. Let me
make you come now. I can suck you again if you want?”

Shaking my head, I just wanted her out. “No. Just leave.”

“But—”

“No buts. Get the fuck out!”

Grabbing her things, she stomped across the room and quickly

got dressed. “Arsehole!” she shouted before slamming the door.

Fucking hell! What was wrong with me? This Clara seems
to have possessed me. No other woman has ever possessed me like this woman
has. Her picture practically screamed at me to touch her … to feel
her … to caress her.

Still lying on my bed—and still hard as fuck with this
condom on me—I started to touch myself. I closed my eyes, and again, straight
away, her image came into my head.

I pictured myself taking her and making her mine. The

thought made my dick come to life like never before. My movements became faster
and my breathing heavier as I imagined thrusting myself inside this woman I
hadn’t even met … yet. It wasn’t long before I felt it: that blissful
intensity permeating my whole body. That feeling which was like no other,
radiating through me as I hurried to find my release.

Seeing her through my closed eyes, I started pounding faster
and harder. A sound escaped my lips as I jerked and bucked underneath my hand,
thrusting my release as hard as I could into the condom.

What the fuck was wrong with me? Why couldn’t I get her
out of my fucking head?

After my breathing calmed, I took the condom off and went to

have a shower. Feeling the warmth hit my skin, I closed my eyes again, and
again her image filled my head.

Slamming the wall with my fists, I came to a sudden
conclusion. It was something I’d always known I was going to do—deep down—from
the moment I saw that fucking picture.

That’s why you offered Trudy a way out, you silly fuck. You

knew then that you had to have her.

I turned the shower off and grabbed my towel. The decision

had been made. I was going to go to Clara Murphy, but first I wanted to see
just how tough she really was.

With my mind made up, I smiled; excitement was growing with

every thought which passed through my head. I was going to go to Clara Murphy
and sort out this little obsession of mine once and for all. I knew all I had
to do was see her and my mind would be made up for me. I would either fuck her
until she was out of my system—or I would make her mine.

Getting dressed and ready to leave, I already knew in my

subconscious what the answer was going to be.

I’m coming to get you, Clara Murphy. So, you had better be

ready for me. You will be mine, and there isn’t a damn fucking thing you can do
to stop me.

LUCA (BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE) EXCERPT

“So, Giovanni, do you live in Sicily?” I thought it best to
change the subject. Even I felt we had entered into a pornographic movie all of
a sudden.

Giovanni’s reluctant gaze pulled away from Natalie and

returned to me. “Yes. I run things there. I did spend a lot of time in
England, though. I studied here before moving back several years ago. Luca was
always set to run things when he was older, but when he left, it
was up to me.”

I frowned. “Were you okay with that?”

Giovanni looked at Luca with a playful smile. “I’m
comfortable with the fact that I’ve done a much better job than Luca
could ever do.”

Luca suddenly growled. “As I said before, you’re not family
enough to prevent me from shoving your own balls down your throat.”

I waved my hand in front of him. “Just ignore him, Giovanni.

I do.”

I felt Luca stiffen beside me. “I’m warning you. You know
what happens when you try to go against me.”

I looked up at Luca and smirked. “Oooh. I’m shaking.”

Alessandro suddenly started laughing, making Luca
angry. “What the fuck are you laughing at?” Alessandro quickly shut his mouth, earning
him a dirty look from Luca.

I slid off my stool and watched as Luca watched me. “Where
are you going?”

I moved past him and started walking. “I’m going to get a
wash, and then I’m going to get my local masseuse, Philippe, to give
me a massage. I think I need to relax.” I smiled inside, knowing that
hearing his name would make Luca’s hackles rise. I wasn’t going
to mention that Philippe was gay. Well, not just yet anyway.

“Who the fuck is Philippe?”

I walked forward a little. “I already told you. He massages
my troubles away from time to time.”

Luca’s nostrils flared. “When was the last time he touched

you?”

I placed my finger on my lip and pretended to ponder this

for a second. “Hmm… I think it was two weeks ago.”

Luca looked really mad. “Two weeks ago, another man had
his hands on you?”

I nodded. “Yeah, I think that’s about right. He’s very
good.”

“Where does this fucker live?”

I suddenly laughed. “Stop being a baby. It’s his job.”

He stepped forward again. “He’s not touching you again. I’ll
find him and chop his fucking hands off.”

I moved my finger back and forth tutting as I stepped back.
“Oooh, tetchy, Mr. Belatoni.”

Luca suddenly smiled. “You’re joking with me, aren’t you?”

“Are these two normally like this?” Everyone laughed at

Giovanni’s question.

“All the time,” Tony piped. “It’s their prelude to sex.”

I raised my eyebrow to Luca in challenge. I was always ready

for sex with him, but when he got possessive and angry like this, it just
made the fires rage even more. This was my control over him. “I’m all dirty,
Luca. I need to get very naked and very wet.” I pierced him with a heated stare, and
my heart rate picked up a notch as he growled in my direction.

I took tentative steps back, but kept my gaze on Luca. All
these hot men and Italian accents weregetting the better of me.

As my steps took me out into the hallway, Luca suddenly
placed his phone in Tony’s hand. “Hold my calls, Tony. I’m going to fuck-love
my woman.”

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Jaimie Roberts was born in London, but moved to Gibraltar in
2001. She is married with two sons, and in her spare time, she writes.

In June 2013, Jaimie published her first book, Take a Breath, with the second
released in November 2013. With the reviews, Jaimie took time out to read and
learn how to become a better writer.

She gets tremendous enjoyment out of
writing, and even more so from the feedback she receives.

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#Review ~ Bindings by Kate Roth ~ @KateRothWrites

Posted on February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by mamareads2014

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Ashamed of the woman she allowed herself to become, Sloane Montgomery sets out to repair the self-inflicted damage done to her life. A new town holds her new beginning and when Leo Calloway arrives everything changes.

Captivated by Leo and his dark desires, Sloane wonders if her fascination with his dominance goes deeper than fantasy. Has she been seeking punishment to atone for the sins of her past all along? Though Leo’s brutal lust is what first enthralls her, the bonds of trust they form could have the power to heal her.

When the ties to her former life threaten to take hold of her again, the passion binding her to Leo may be the key to her ultimate release.

My Review

“Don’t hold back. Don’t worry about the cracks…don’t even worry about breaking again – you know where the glue is.”

This really spoke to me from the book. This is such a powerful line written in this book. Not just for Sloane, but for Leo as well. Sloane is broken from a previous relationship. She is trying to start her life over and rebuild herself, until she meets Leo Calloway. Leo has demons to slay as well. Can he open his heart and allow a sub to love him? The encouragement to pick yourself up and don’t be afraid to try again was touching from Sloane’s friend Bryon.

Leo: “There’s a lot I need to learn. I’m afraid I don’t know how to treat you anymore…I’ve never loved a sub before.”

Even though the story is more about Sloane and her journey of healing, Leo has a dark side waiting to come out. A dark story where bits and pieces are sprinkled throughout the main story. Enough sprinkles to make you really wonder about Leo and how he got to this point.

And just when you think Sloane has gotten it all together, found her white knight and is sailing off into the sunset (okay I am exaggerating) because she is really, really trying to put one foot forward and move ahead. She has learned some very interesting things about herself, how to heal and how to let the walls fall down around her heart, then BAM! Walls constructed overnight, thank you Leo. Life can be so cruel, so can an author who writes a cliffhanger…just kidding Ms. Roth.

“Together we are a pair of dice, both of us landing on different sides, tipping over one hard edge after the other to reveal new facets of ourselves. And yet, we were always adding up to something bigger.”

But does the “something bigger” turn into something wonderful or does it break them apart? I kind of see that “something bigger” as Sloane’s dealing with her past problems from Warren, then learning about herself more deeply with Leo’s help. But then when Sloane’s world is turned upside down, AGAIN, (thank you Leo) I am not sure if she REALLY ever dealt with her feelings after Warren. I was very impressed with the sudden turn of events when the story took a sharp turn off the cliff and it sent me falling with Sloane. I didn’t see that coming, obviously neither did Sloane. I am curious if Sloane comes back?

This story is well written, I liked getting to know Sloane and Leo, Oliver and Wendy too. I felt the pace was perfect and it kept my interest. The scenes between Dom and Sub were very real and authentic. I could feel the nervousness Sloane felt, the anxiety she must have dealt with. The love and passion from Leo was touching but now I wonder…(not wanting to spoil anything).

I look forward to the conclusion of this story and how Ms. Roth wraps it all up, or does she? It could explode into a whole new story and go in a totally different direction than I am thinking, but I do hope there is a some peace and happiness for Sloane. She deserves it, as does Leo but…

I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.

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Published since 2012, Kate Roth is addicted to all things romance. Her passion for love stories, both traditional and unconventional, has led her to write in various sub-genres of romance including New Adult, Paranormal and Erotica. Kate is inspired by everything from music to the real-life romance tales she’s heard through her years as a professional hair stylist.

One thing is certain, Kate Roth writes steamy connections, sassy dialogue, and strong heroines & heroes.

Kate spends her time away from the keyboard with her insta-love husband, Adam and their faithful pound puppy, Sampson.

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#OnSale ~ Far Too Tempting by: Lauren Blakely @LaurenBlakely

Posted on February 16, 2016 by mamareads2014

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Jane Black has written the breakup album of the century, earning her a Grammy, a huge legion of new fans, and the pressure to repeat her success. Sure, the heartbreak from her husband’s unconventional abandonment might have been her inspiration, but it hasn’t done her any favors in the dating department. So when Matthew Harrigan, the toughest music journalist out there, asks for an interview, Jane agrees–as long as her personal life is completely off-limits. British, gorgeous, and way too tempting, Matthew’s the first guy Jane’s been attracted to since her husband. As she spends more time with him and their relationship heats up, though, so does her writer’s block. How can the queen of the breakup pen the perfect follow-up when she’s seriously in love?

Since self-publishing her debut romance novel CAUGHT UP IN US three years ago, Lauren Blakely has sold more than 1 million books. She is known for her sexy contemporary romance style that’s full of heat, heart and humor. A devout fan of cake, comedy and canines, Lauren has plotted entire novels while walking her four-legged friends. She lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. With nine New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller List more than three dozen times. Her bestselling series include Sinful Nights, Seductive Nights, No Regrets, Caught Up in Love, and Fighting Fire. She recently released BIG ROCK, a sexy standalone romantic comedy that became an instant New York Times Bestseller. In the late spring, she’ll release MISTER ORG@SM, another standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, text BLAKELY + your email address to 678-249-3375 (please use the actual + sign).

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A Virtual Affair by: Tracie Podger ~ @TraciePodger #ReleaseBlitz #AVirtualAffair

Posted on February 12, 2016February 8, 2016 by mamareads2014

A Virtual Affair

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Tracie Podger

AVA

Blurb…

Do you know what hope smells like?

It’s a combination of the sea, of exposed seaweed and salty air.

Of wet sand on a winter’s day.

Jayne was mid forties when she experienced the worst and the best times of her life.

She fell in love, so desperately in love.

She lost everything overnight.

But no matter how bad life gets, how far down that dark tunnel you are, there is always a glimmer of hope.

From her dream house in Kent, via the nuthouse, and eventually to a cottage in Cornwall, Jayne takes a journey that is to wound, to destroy, and eventually heal her.

This is a story of one woman’s quest to find herself, and learn to love herself again.

Contemporary Romance for readers over the age of 18.

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Tracie Podger currently lives in Kent, UK, with her husband and a rather obnoxious cat called George. She’s a Padi Scuba Diving Instructor with a passion for writing. Tracie has been fortunate to have dived some of the wonderful oceans of the world where she can indulge in another hobby, underwater photography. She likes getting up close and personal with sharks.

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Fallen Angel, Part 3

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Evelyn – A Novella

Rocco – A Novella

Robert

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Rocco: The Missing Years

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Stark After Dark by: J Kenner ~ @JulieKenner @InkslingerPR #AmReading #StarkAfterDark #Stark

Posted on February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 by mamareads2014

What happens after she says “yes”? Together in one riveting eBook, these four novellas—Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, and Seduce Me—continue the story of billionaire Damien Stark and his fiancée, Nikki Fairchild, from J. Kenner’s Stark Trilogy: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me. Following the happy couple from their steamy engagement into wedded bliss, this addictive collection is perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You.

I’ve long dreamed of my fairy-tale wedding, but it wasn’t until I met Damien Stark—who captured me with his kisses and undid me with his touch—that I began to believe it was my destiny. Though we both carry secrets and scars, our shared passion heals us, binding us together. We have surrendered to each other completely, and our mutual ecstasy is the brightest light in my life.

But darkness still snakes through the cracks in our armor. Ghosts from our past have moved in, bringing fresh pain that cuts deep and threatens to destroy everything we hold dear.

Damien is my anchor to this world, and I am his. But if we are going to keep each other, we have to fight the shadows of our pasts to move forward into our future.

“Kenner may very well have cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.”—RT Book Reviews

“J. Kenner has written a sensually seductive storyline that catches your imagination. . . . [Release Me] will suck you in from the very start.”—The Reading Cafe

“[A] sexy and exciting ride.”—Fresh Fiction, on Claim Me

“[An] immensely satisfying series . . . The roller coaster events of Complete Me give this novel a page-turning quality.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers

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J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Though known primarily for her award-winning and internationally bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list and #1 internationally, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal mommy lit.

JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A four time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).

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#ComingSoon ~ Full Domain by: Kindle Alexander ~ @KindleAlexander @EJBookPromos

Posted on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 by mamareads2014

Title: Full Domain

Series: Nice Guys Novel #3

Author: Kindle Alexander

Genre: M/M Romance

Release Date: January 12, 2016

Honor, integrity, and loyalty are how Deputy US Marshal Kreed Sinacola lives his life. A former SEAL now employed by the Special Operations Group of the US Marshal Service, Kreed spent most of his life working covert operations and avoiding relationships. Never one to mix business with pleasure, his boundaries blur and his convictions are put to the test when he finally comes face-to-face with the hot computer geek he’s been partnered with. Hell-bent on closing the ongoing case for his longtime friend, he pushes past his own limits and uncovers more than he expects.

Aaron Stuart strives for one thing: justice. Young and full of idealism, his highly sought after computer skills land him a position with the National Security Agency. Aaron’s biggest hazard at his job is cramped fingers, but all that changes when he is drawn into the middle of a dangerous federal investigation. Aaron gets more than he bargained for when the FBI partners him with a handsome and tempting deputy US marshal. His attraction to the inked up, dark-haired man provides another kind of threat altogether. Aaron tries desperately to place a firewall around his heart and fight his developing feelings, knowing one misstep on his part could ultimately destroy him.

The solution isn’t as easy as solving the case, which is treacherous enough as it is. But the growing sexual attraction between them threatens to derail more than just Kreed’s personal convictions as he quickly learns temptation and matters of the heart rarely fit easily into the rules he’s lived by. Will Kreed be able to convince Aaron to open his heart and face the fact that sometimes the answers aren’t always hidden in code?

“You’re so fucking sexy with those fuck-me-I’m-so-smart glasses on and that intense look on your face.”

Aaron glanced up and narrowed his eyes as he shoved the glasses off to the top of his head and stretched out his back. There was just something about the big, gorgeous deputy marshal growling those words at him that made his dick want to come out and play. A tired yawn from hours of sitting behind his laptop slipped free as he rubbed his eyes.

“And those noises you make are a complete turn-on.”

“I have a feeling it doesn’t take much to turn you on. A slight gust of wind would probably have you at full mast,” Aaron teased, lowering the lid to his laptop.

Best Selling Author Kindle Alexander is an innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica in both the male/male and male/female genres. It’s always a surprise to see what’s coming next!

I live in the suburbs of Dallas where it’s true, the only thing bigger than an over active imagination, may be women’s hair!

Usually, I try for funny. Humor is a major part of my life – I love to laugh, and it seems to be the thing I do in most situations – regardless of the situation, but jokes are a tricky deal… I don’t want to offend anyone and jokes tend to offend. So instead I’m going to tell you about Kindle.

I tragically lost my sixteen year old daughter to a drunk driver. She had just been at home, it was early in the night and I heard the accident happen. I’ll never forget that moment. The sirens were immediate and something inside me just knew. I left my house, drove straight to the accident on nothing more than instinct. I got to be there when my little girl died – weirdly, I consider that a true gift from above. She didn’t have to be alone.

That time in my life was terrible. It’s everything you think it would be times about a billion. I love that kid. I loved being her mother and I loved watching her grow into this incredibly beautiful person, both inside and out. She was such a gift to me. To have it all ripped away so suddenly broke me.

Her name was Kindle. Honest to goodness – it was her name and she died a few weeks before Amazon released their brand new Kindle ereader. She had no idea it was coming out and she would have finally gotten her name on something! Try finding a ruler with the name Kindle on it.. It never happened.

Through the course of that crippling event I was lucky enough to begin to write with a dear friend in the fan fiction world of Facebook. She got me through those dark days with her unwavering support and friendship. There wasn’t a time she wasn’t there for me. Sometimes together and sometimes by myself, we built a world where Kindle lives and stands for peace, love and harmony. It’s its own kind of support group. I know without question I wouldn’t be here today without her.

Find out more by visiting http://www.kindlealexander.com or email me at kindle@kindlealexander.com

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#Release #Review ~ Seduction in Session by: @Shayla_Black & @AuthorLexiBlake ~ @InkslingerPR

Posted on January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 by mamareads2014

Privileged, wealthy, and wild: they are the Perfect Gentlemen of Creighton Academy. But the threat of a scandal has one of them employing his most deceptive—and seductive—talents…

Recruited into the CIA at a young age, Connor Sparks knows how dirty the world can be. Only when he’s with his friends can he find some peace. So when an anonymous journalist threatens one of the Perfect Gentlemen, Connor vows to take down the person behind the computer, by whatever means necessary—even if it means posing as his target’s bodyguard.

Publishing a tabloid revealing Washington’s most subversive scandals has earned Lara Armstrong the ire of the political scene—and a slew of death threats. To keep herself from ending up a headline, Lara hires a bodyguard, a man as handsome as he is lethal.

When the bullets start to fly, Lara is surprised to find herself in Connor’s arms. But as they begin to unravel a mystery that just might bring down the White House, Lara is devastated when she discovers Connor’s true identity—and finds herself at the mercy of forces who will stop at nothing to advance their deadly agenda.

“What belongs to me? Be specific. I want the words.”

“My pussy belongs to you. I belong to you. No matter what I do, I know I belong to you. I love you. I love you so much, Connor.” She poured her heart into those words, willing him to believe her.

“And I belong to you. No matter what I fucking do. You remember that. You take those words and memorize them because no matter what happens, they’re true and they’re going to stay true. I won’t let you take them back. Ever.”

She wouldn’t want to. “I love you.”

“That means everything to me, princess.” He withdrew his fingers and gripped her hips. She felt his erection probe between her thighs. “I’ve never wanted anything the way I want you. Remember that, too.”

She couldn’t reply because the head of his cock breached her in one hard thrust. He didn’t ease into her or give her time to adjust. He gave her every inch he had, holding her hips and forcing himself inside her. She was invaded and dominated. He controlled and conquered. A shock of tingles rolled through her body. She whimpered.

“Push back against me,” he commanded.

She thrust back and tossed her head at the feel of him sliding in to the hilt. It was almost too much. He held himself steady, and his left hand slid up to her breasts. He shoved the bra above her mounds and cupped her as he pulled out and stroked back in. He thumbed her nipple then gave it a twist.

“Never again, Lara. I swear to god if you lie to me again, I won’t be responsible for what I do to you. I’ll tie you to the bed and I won’t ever let you leave again. Your whole life will be about taking my cock. You won’t see the fucking outside world. You’ll spend every day on your back and your knees and any other way that pleases me.”

She found him endlessly amusing when he was angry. Somehow she couldn’t see him actually turning her into a sex slave, but she was sure in the moment it seemed like a viable option to him.

He twisted her nipple again, and a pleasurable pain shimmered through her. She responded before he could do it again. “Yes, Connor. I won’t see the light of day. I understand.”

“I’ll chain you to me, Lara.” He anchored his hands back on her hips as he thrust in and out of her body in rough, rhythmic strokes. “I won’t let you leave my sight. Fuck, you feel so good.”

She let her head fall back, giving over to the euphoria of having Connor inside her. He was so big. When he filled her, she always had a moment when she wasn’t sure she could handle it, but she ached to try. And once she succeeded in accommodating every inch of him . . . She groaned. There was nothing like it. There was certainly no one like him.

He caressed every bit of her skin that he could reach, her breasts and her belly, the curves of her waist and hips, before he found her clitoris again and strummed it—fucking her with force all the while.

Lara pressed back against him. If she hadn’t, the strength of his thrusts would have sent her headfirst into the wall. Still, he didn’t hold back. He simply picked up the pace and she moved with him. The push and pull of his strokes formed a rhythm she sank into. Over and over his cock sank deep before he dragged back out, sensitizing her flesh and drawing her to the edge.

She groaned as he toyed with her clitoris in earnest now.

“I can’t hold out. You feel so good. You’re so hot and tight around me. Come for me, princess.”

My Review

** ARC Received for Honest Review **

This is my first book in the “Perfect Gentleman Series” by Shayla Black and Lexie Blake. I do intend to go back and read “Scandal Never Sleeps”, the first one. It can be read alone but if you have the time, read “Scandal Never Sleeps” first so you understand the whole plot, the bigger story of what is going on in the series.

This book is about the Perfect Gentleman of Creighton Academy. Six boys, well now they are men. They are privileged, wealthy, powerful friends with a bit of a wild side. The group formed a friendship in prep school, the “Perfect Gentleman,” so named by a sarcastic counselor. They are a tight group. They are brothers in every sense of the word. Each of the boys came from very distinguished ancestors and has a place all set up for them in society. Including the Presidency. Everyone, except Connor Sparks.

Connor Sparks grew up in a “sad-sack single-wide with cracked linoleum and broken stairs” with a mother who was a drug addict who slept around with anyone who wanted to be in her bed, but none of his friends knew that. He never went home for the holidays, spending most of them with his brothers. They became his family. When it came time to graduate and move on to Yale, Connor knew he wasn’t going to join them. No one else did. He didn’t have the money and the financial aid wasn’t enough. He didn’t have the family connections to fall back on either. Yet he couldn’t tell his brothers. So the night of the big beach graduation party, Connor had an opportunity dropped in his lap that would allow him to go to Yale, get a degree and guaranteed him a job when he graduated. The brothers thought they would take over the world. Together.

Meet Lara Armstrong, owner of Capital Scandals Blog, a Vegan, protector of the environment and all things in the world. Big or little. Her heart and door were open to anyone that needed help. Anyone. She would stop and talk to a homeless person and offer help. In working on her blog to better the political word, Lara has uncovered something interesting involving the President in her research. But someone doesn’t want her to investigate the topic and her life is in danger. Real danger. Bullets and blood danger. It’s decided that she needs a bodyguard. Enter Connor Sparks and his brotherhood.

This book is a very interesting read, full of mysteries and story lines that spin off of the main story. Once I got into the story (wasn’t until about chapter 6 or 7) I needed to know what happened. And warning now, there is a cliffhanger. Yep. I said it, a cliffhanger.

If you like politics and mystery with some romance thrown in, this is your book. I loved the connection to Washington, almost feeling like it was Scandal or 24 episode. I also appreciate the brotherhood the boys have formed and how they have each others back, regardless. The story time line takes about two to three weeks (if i read it correctly) and there are many incidental characters that add to the spice of the story. Just when you think it is all figured out…you are wrong or a wrench is thrown in to mix things up. I love the ongoing mystery, it kept me reading and reading and reading. I love the mention of the brothers all throughout the book. Once you understand who the six are and what their connection to each other is, you see them again and again helping one another with the mysteries going on. And it’s worth repeating, the have each other’s back time and time again. They are a good thing, probably one of the best things in Connor’s life.

The only thing I found unbelievable was the relationship that forms between Connor and Lara in such a short time. I just found it a little unrealistic. At first Connor is in the bodyguard mode and serious, barking orders and then his actions resemble a school boy in love. The two characters are polar opposites! To me, he lost the strong bodyguard persona. He softened too much for my liking. He still protected Lara and still did his job, don’t get me wrong, but his heart went from closed and padlocked to open with a neon sign flashing in bright pink in a very short period of time. For someone who had never had a parent’s love, or unconditional love, I found that a little unrealistic. I would have expected him to be more guarded and careful with his feelings, not as forth coming as he was, needing to build trust first and in this story with politics involved there are plenty of lies and scandals in his world. That is my only negative about the book. The sex was very caveman like at first but understandable since Connor is who Connor is, his background explains that. He does care about pleasing the woman and making sure he gets is, but it was a bit awkward at first, almost humorous to hear him demand things from a woman like Lara. But it gets better! She transforms into a beautiful “princess” in the story.

So I am anxious to read the first book in the series now, “Scandal Never Sleeps”, and of course the next one in the series when it comes out, “Big East Temptation.” Can you read this before the first, yes, but do yourself a favor and go back and read the first one so you can understand what happened to Maddox and how this all works together somehow.

From the book:
“I would love some peace, Lara. I’ve been at war most of my life so i would love some peace. And normalcy.”

From Connor, a statement that truly describes him and his journey in this book. Does he ever find it though?

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ABOUT SHAYLA BLACK:

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. For over fifteen years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold well over a million copies and been published in a dozen languages.

Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past seven years.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her teenage daughter, and a very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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ABOUT LEXI BLAKE:

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.

Her first novel, Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1, was a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black. There are six more books available in the series: Their Virgin’s Secret, Their Virgin Concubine, Their Virgin Princess, Their Virgin Hostage, Their Virgin Secretary, and Their Virgin Mistress.

In addition to the Masters of Ménage series, she is the author of the Masters and Mercenaries series. The first nine novels, The Dom Who Loved Me, The Men with the Golden Cuffs, A Dom is Forever, On Her Master’s Secret Service, Love and Let Die, Dungeon Royale, A View to a Thrill, You Only Love Twice, and Master No are available now, along with the novellas Sanctum, Unconditional, Dungeon Games, Cherished, Luscious, Adored, and Just One Taste. The tenth novel, From Sanctum with Love, is coming February 23, 2016, along with a new novella, Devoted, on April 12, 2016.

In 2013, Lexi also began releasing her urban fantasy series, Thieves. The full series, Steal the Light, Steal the Day, Steal the Moon, Steal the Sun, and Steal the Night, are available now on Amazon. The first two books in a spin-off of the series, Ripper and Addict, were released in 2015. Look for Sleeper, the next book in the spin-off series, to be released in Fall of 2016.

Lexi again collaborated with Shayla Black in a new series The Perfect Gentlemen. The first book, Scandal Never Sleeps, is now available. Book two, Seduction in Session, will release on January 5, 2016, followed by book three, Big Easy Temptation, on May 3, 2016.

For more information about her books, her appearances and her wacky life visit her Facebook page (http://goo.gl/q2IHnJ) or her website (http://www.lexiblake.net) .

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#PreRelease ~ Full Domain by: Kindle Alexander ~ @KindleAlexander @EJBookPromos #Giveaway

Posted on January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by mamareads2014

Title: Full Domain

Series: Nice Guys Novel #3

Author: Kindle Alexander

Genre: M/M Romance

Release Date: January 12, 2016

“You’re so fucking sexy with those fuck-me-I’m-so-smart glasses on and that intense look on your face.”

Aaron glanced up and narrowed his eyes as he shoved the glasses off to the top of his head and stretched out his back. There was just something about the big, gorgeous deputy marshal growling those words at him that made his dick want to come out and play. A tired yawn from hours of sitting behind his laptop slipped free as he rubbed his eyes.

“And those noises you make are a complete turn-on.”

“I have a feeling it doesn’t take much to turn you on. A slight gust of wind would probably have you at full mast,” Aaron teased, lowering the lid to his laptop.

I live in the suburbs of Dallas where it’s true, the only thing bigger than an over active imagination, may be women’s hair!

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#Review ~ Hard To Forget by: Bella Jewel ~@BellaJewel73

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mamareads2014

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HARD TO FORGET

An Alpha’s Heart Novel, #3

By Bella Jewel

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On Sale: December 15, 2015

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About The Book

The third book in the sexy Alpha’s Heart series by USA Today bestseller Bella Jewel.

Delaney, a professional bodyguard, has spent years trying to prove herself in a male dominated industry. Now she’s facing her greatest challenge yet.

Bad boy billionaire Jax Shields has made plenty of enemies on his climb to the top, but being in the wrong place at the wrong time has put his life at risk. Now he’s putting his life in the hands of Delaney and her team. He demands the best in everything, and he doesn’t think she has what it takes to protect him. He’s also made it clear he’d rather have her on her back then covering his. Will Delaney be able to prove herself to the most arrogant-and devastatingly handsome-man she’s ever met?

Green my reveiw

**ARC Received for an Honest Review**

I fell in love with Tazen and Quinn in “Hard to Break” (Book 2) and I love Jax and Delaney just as much. Bella Jewel’s third book in her Alpha’s Heart Series is just as amazing if not more than the second one. She just keeps getting better and better, if that’s possible.

From the book – “I love you,” he says, his voice thick. “I’ve never said that to a single person in my life and I thought I never would, but I mean it with you Delaney. I love you.”

Doesn’t that line break your heart? It broke mine, but you have to read the story to understand the effect it will have on you. I love how that line is the big red bow on this story. Of course, Jaxson Shields is broken and maybe he will never be fixed. That’s his excuse for why he is a manwhore, a jerk and a stoic pain in the but. He has a very hard outer shell but when his life is threatened for real, the exterior starts to crack. Delaney is there to help relieve the stress he doesn’t know how to deal with, but she finds out she needs him just as much, if not more. This couple learns to appreciate their life after theirs is threatened numerous times.

From the book – “I’d go to the ends of the earth if it meant you were safe, Delaney. Don’t you ever doubt that. You might be tough, and bad ass, but I’m always going to protect you.”

Funny, how the story starts, Delaney is struggling to believe in herself. Nak, her boss, believes in her. Her family believes in her. Even Kyle eventually believes in her. But she must learn to believe in herself and trust herself to do her job. Delaney also struggles with the fact that she is a female in what some think, is a man’s job. She has trained to be a bodyguard. She can do what the men in her company do and at times, better than her male counterparts. But Delaney needs to get her feet wet in order to start seeing that she is good, no, great at her job. When she must act quickly to save Jaxson and her own life is threatened, the reality sinks in and she starts to crack too. Delaney needs to find a way to deal with the stress of her job and the stress of trying to prove to her co-workers, her boss and herself that she is good enough. Good enough to do the job she deserves to do. Jaxson’s hard exterior cracks enough to let him feel and give, and the danger he is in is more real than he realizes.

Bella Jewel has this bad-ass, male character that you just want to hate right away. He’s the guy you love to hate. He’s a jerk to Delaney when he first meets her and demands a male bodyguard, not her. She’s a “girl” as he puts it. Even after she proves, physically no less, that she is capable of taking care of him, he still demands a male bodyguard. The heart can effect the male or female and each can do dumb things because of the heart. Kyle can tell you that. Delaney is strong, wants to believe in herself but it takes some near death situations and some pep talks from Nak for her to believe the truth.

I love that Bella Jewel’s books have different story lines, themes that I have not read about recently. My attention is definitely caught up in the book. While there is an alpha male who comes off as a big old jerk, the conflict between big alpha male and female counterpart is different and fresh. I love it. At the start of this book, Delaney is running in the rain, and it sets the mood of the dark and serious tone that the book needs. The seriousness of Kyle and Delaney as they run together in the rain adds to that dark theme forecasting the danger ahead in their job.

I never thought I would like a suspenseful romantic story, but this book was incredible. I honestly wanted to keep reading last night or more like this morning at 2:30am. I had to get some sleep to be able to function, but it was against my better judgement. This story has some suspenseful moments that made me want to go ahead and read to see what happened. I had to, a few times to make sure everything turned out okay. I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of the story. I loved the thriller type action that left me hanging or the suspenseful scenes not knowing who came out okay and who needed to ride to the hospital. I loved the suspense!

Bella Jewel is becoming one of my favorite authors. I hope you give her a try and let her work her way into your hearts too!