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Friday, April 3, 2015

BLOG TOUR REVIEW - The Slayer (Untamed Hearts #2) by Kele Moon

Tour Schedule: http://bit.ly/170Kf4b


Title: The Slayer (Untamed Hearts, #2)
Author: Kele Moon
Genre: Erotic | Contemporary Romance
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Tour Hosted by: As the Pages Turn


Synopsis:
To Chuito the apartment was a self-imposed prison for a lifetime of sins. To Alaine, the girl next door, it was salvation from her overbearing, religious father.

He was a devil.
She was an angel.

Two people who should’ve never met, let alone become friends, but it’s not until they give into the dangerous passion that’s been simmering under the surface for five years that things go to hell.

On the outside, Chuito ‘The Slayer’ Garcia is on top of the world.  He’s successful. He’s wealthy. He's a champion MMA fighter surrounded by friends who support him, but they don’t know what he was before he came to Garnet.

A gangster.
A thief.
An addict.
A murderer.

Now his past is churning up demons he can’t ignore. Chuito knows he needs to go back to Miami to end it, but there's something holding him back, a single temptation he can't resist before leaving.

Alaine.

She’s the one drug he can’t give up…even if it destroys them both.

“To me you’re coke. Fine. Smooth. Perfectly white. Very bad for me, but so fucking sexy I don’t give a shit. It’s worth going down for.” – Chuito Garcia

The Slayer Buy Links:
B&N: Coming Soon
Kobo: Coming Soon
iTunes: Coming Soon

This.

This is a book you need to read.

This could be read as a stand-alone, but it's better if you read the first book in this series The Viper, and even more helpful if you read the previous series Battered Hearts so that you can understand who everyone is in relation to everyone else.

This isn't a sweet rainbows and unicorns cookie cutter romance, but we do get to see how well opposites attract. Chuito has not had an easy life, and doesn't know what to think about the residents of Garnet, especially his new neighbor Alaine. Despite being told by countless people to stay away from each other, they develop a friendship over the years, although they both have deeper feelings for each other. The chemistry between them...I'm not sure I can adequately describe it, that's how powerful it is.

We all know the road to a HEA is never a straight, smooth one, but damnit this story has a full plate of angst with a side order of drama with a cup of turmoil dipping sauce. Chuito's past is catching up to him with a vengenance and he does what he has to do in order to protect those that he loves. Even Tino's decision has consequences that will stay with him for a long time. But when you're in that life, you gotta do what you gotta do, and do your best to deal with the fallout after. And while it does have its share of heartbreak, there are some funny times in the book as well, like the interactions between Tino and Nova

Now, I will say that this is a lengthy story, but one that is definitely worth having a book hangover for. I am not a morning person; I would prefer my mornings to start somewhere around 1pm. But for this book? I stayed up late and even woke up early to read it, it's just that fantastic. Go 1-click this book now!

ARC provided in exchange for honest review.


The Viper (#1) Buy Links:



Author Bio:
A freckle faced, redhead born and raised in Hawaii, Kele Moon has always been a bit of a sore thumb and has come to enjoy the novelty of it. She thrives off pushing the envelope and finding ways to make the impossible work in her story telling. With a mad passion for romance, she adores the art of falling in love. The only rules she believes in is that, in love there are no rules and true love knows no bounds.

So obsessed is she with the beauty of romance and the novelty of creating it she’s lost in her own wonder world most of the time. Thankfully she married her own dark, handsome, brooding hero who had infinite patience for her airy ways and attempts to keep her grounded. When she leaves her keys in the refrigerator or her cell phone in the oven he’s usually there to save her from herself. The two of them now reside in Florida with their three beautiful children who make their lives both fun and challenging in equal parts–They wouldn’t have it any other way.

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✯GIVEAWAY INFO✯

The giveaway is open internationally and ends 04/14/2015 @ 11:59 PM CST.

·         (1) Kindle Fire HD 6" (US only) and/or $100 Amazon gift card (Intl)

Thursday, December 4, 2014

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY - Darker Water (Once and Forever #1) by Lauren Stewart



Tour Schedule Link: http://bit.ly/1AeSwNk
Blog Tour Hosted by: As the Pages Turn

Title: Darker Water (Once and Forever, #1)
Author: Lauren Stewart
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 3, 2014


Synopsis:

After another painful breakup, Laney Temple finally understands that love is a fairytale and sex rarely comes with a happy ending. She’s too busy for it right now anyway—she has a business to run, art to create, and candy to crush. Eventually she’ll be ready to switch from her plastic-or-silicon lover to a flesh-and-blood one. But before that happens, she needs to be sure she won’t feel any of those annoying emotions that make her heart do things it wasn’t meant to do...

Like break

Carson Bennett is completely upfront about what he wants, and it has nothing to do with Laney’s heart. Her lips? Hell yeah. Other parts of her body? You better f*cking believe it. But her heart? Nope, not even a little. Until it does…a lot. But having feelings for someone isn’t allowed. It’s the kind of thing you’re supposed to push down deep and cover up with one-night stands, sarcasm, and booze...

Like secrets

Two people want the same thing—a commitment to nothing more than great sex in a bunch of different positions. Simple. Enjoyable. A win-win. Problem is, those two people have families and fears and pain that spill into every moment of their lives, control what they do and who they are. And if either Carson or Laney can’t free themselves from the past, they’ll both be pulled under by it.

**DARKER WATER is a standalone contemporary romance (no cliffhanger)**


EXCERPT:

“If I wanted to be somewhere else with someone else, I would be,” he said. “If and when I decide I want to, I’ll let you know and then I’ll do it. Because I’m a selfish prick. But for right now, the only pants I want to get into are yours, and the time I choose to devote to the cause is up to me. The only decisions you get to make are when—note I didn’t say ‘if’—when you say yes and when—again notice the absence of the word ‘if’—when you want me to go away.”

I sighed. “I love your honesty. I really do.”

“Well, I love your breasts, so we’re even.” His smile disappeared faster than it showed up. “Oh fuck. Does that mean we’re in love?” Amazingly, he kept a straight face until I hit him.

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Author Bio:

Lauren Stewart lives in Northern California with two of the most amazing children that the world has ever seen. She reads almost every genre so, naturally, her writing reflects that. With every book, every story, you'll find elements of other genres--fantasy, mystery, romance, paranormal, suspense, YA, women's literature, all with a touch of humor because what doesn't kill us should make us laugh.

Author Social Links:

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REVIEW:
I enjoyed this book, although I thought it bit much that Laney was all ready to swear off men for good at the ripe young age of 23. She decides that she needs to learn how to have sex without falling in love, and when she meets Carson, she thinks he might be able to help her learn how to separate the feelings from one another. Their initial hookup doesn't go as planned, and by the time they meet up again, Laney has decided to just be friends with Carson. And so starts a crazy friendship that includes plenty of witty and sometimes hilarious banter between the two, and although Carson still makes it known every chance he gets, they're still nothing more than friends. Carson has made it known from the beginning that he doesn't do relationships.

Until it happens.

But no matter what feelings develop between them, Carson doesn't want to explore anything further than just being friends, mainly because of his childhood he feels like he isn't worthy of being in a healthy relationship. So there is part of the angst of the story. Yeah, he definitely had it crappy growing up, but at least he recognizes it and has enough sense to not want to get too involved with anyone because he isn't sure how his upbringing could affect any relationship. Of course an incident occurs in which he comes to Laney's defense, but she does end up suffering a minor injury and Carson doesn't seem to be able to forgive himself. He also doesn't want to admit to how he really feels about Laney and their relationship that wasn't supposed to be a relationship.

I really enjoyed this story and can't wait to read the next one in the series.

RATING


ARC provided in exchange for honest review.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

BLOG TOUR & GIVEAWAY - Felix (5th Street, #5) by Elizabeth Reyes




Blog Tour Hosted by: As the Pages Turn

Title: Felix (5th Street, #5)
Author: Elizabeth Reyes
Genre: NA | Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 13, 2014


Synopsis:

They say the only good thing about hitting rock bottom is that it can't get any worse . . . or can it? 

World famous boxing champ, Felix Sanchez, had it all—the fame, the fortune, and all the women any man could ask for. When the hours of partying followed by hours spent in court and in rehab begin to outnumber the hours he spends training, losing his title comes as no surprise to everyone. The world assumes he deserved to lose it.

Only those closest to Felix know the real truth behind his sudden downward spiral. And if Felix has his way, no one else ever will. With an uncertain future ahead of him, he heads back to his roots—5th Street—the gym that started it all for him. It's where he meets the humble but mighty little Ms. Ella.

The only times Felix had ever decided to forgo the usual meaningless fling and try a real relationship he was burned badly. Now the adorable but tenacious self-defense instructor has him considering this love thing one more time.

Then just when he begins to worry that his past is letting his possessive and jaded heart get the best of him, he's blindsided in the most brutal way—he's brought to his knees—to what could be the one low in his life he may never recover from.



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Author Bio:

USA Today Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Reyes continues to answer to her calling on a daily basis. Since releasing her debut novel Forever Mine (Moreno Brothers #1) in 2010 she has now published 9 full length novels total and fast at work on the next. The excitement her Moreno Brothers, 5th Street, and Fate series have garnered has far exceeded her wildest dreams. It is with as much excitement that she'll continue to put out books related to these series as well as introduce brand new ones very soon.

In 2014 she will take her next step in the exciting world of writing and publish her first traditionally published book with Simon & Schuster/Atria. But she will continue putting out self published books as well.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

BLOG TOUR & GIVEAWAY - Storm (Ashes & Embers #1) by Carian Cole


Tour Schedule Link: http://bit.ly/1rnzONb
Blog Tour Hosted by: As the Pages Turn

Book Trailer Link: http://youtu.be/vQeBYp9wl2k

Title: Storm
Series: Ashes & Embers, #1
Author: Carian Cole
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: September 30, 2014

Synopsis:

The calm before the storm…

I lived in the quiet stillness.   
I felt the wind rustle, warning me, telling me to get out of its path.

But I didn’t.

I never stood a chance.

A series of weather and road mishaps leaves me trapped in the middle of a blizzard with a complete stranger.  In the back of a pickup truck. For forty-eight freakin’ hours.

A stranger with long hair, tattoos, and rippling with muscle. 
A stranger with an insanely sexy voice and a wicked smile that turned my insides to jelly. 
A stranger who held me in his arms, calmed me, and then set a fire in me that I couldn’t put out.

Storm lives up to his name. Beautiful. Dangerously inviting. Tumultuous. Dark. A clash of hot and cold.

He’s used to getting everything he wants.

And now he wants me.

Some people chase storms for the beautiful thrill. What happens when the storm chases you?

Buy Links for STORM:

Author Bio:

I have a passion for the bad boys, those covered in tattoos, sexy smirks, ripped jeans, fast cars, motorcycles and of course, the sweet girls that try to tame them and win their hearts. My debut series, Ashes & Embers, follows the lives of rock band members as they find, and sometimes lose, the loves of their lives.
My first novel in the Ashes & Embers series, Storm, will be available in September of 2014. 
Born and raised a Jersey girl, I now reside in beautiful New Hampshire with my husband and our multitude of furry pets and spend most of my time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

Author Social links:

Website: http://cariancole.com/


REVIEW:
From the first paragraph of this book I was hooked (probably because I've experienced the same "road coma" at some point); although I am happy to report that I never experienced road coma while driving during a snowstorm, but I digress.

I really enjoyed this story, more than I thought I would; Storm is a great book boyfriend. For me, the jury is still out on Evelyn. Some of her internal dialogue had me cracking me up, but then she would say something so totally ridiculous I wanted to reach through my kindle and high-five her.....in the face...as hard as possible.

But the chemistry between Storm and Evelyn is great, and I loved how even though he's all macho rockstar, he didn't come across as a d-bag who thinks he's got to spread himself around with all the ladies. He's all about being with Evelyn, even though she's still hung up on the boyfriend of eleventy-seven years (who turns out to be the real d-bag).

The only issues I have with the story is that we never know exactly what happened to Evelyn's parents, only that they died while she was still a teenager (and who did she live with after they died?), and how long it took for her to actually break up with the d-bag boyfriend. Who, by the way, admitted to creeping out on Evelyn, but then wanted her to come back? That is when she should have grabbed her bottle of "bitch be gone" spray and gone upside his head with it. But this does have a HEA, although I'm 112% sure that's not how I would want to have a ring presented to me. I am really looking forward to Vandal's story, from the end of this book when we get just a bit of information, it's going to be a heartbreaking type of story.
RATING
ARC provided in exchange for honest review.

GIVEAWAY INFO

Carian is offering the following giveaways. They are both open internationally. Giveaway ends Oct 20th at 11:59 PM CST.
·         (2) $25 gift card for either Amazon or B&N. Winner's choice.

·         (2) Swag Pack with signed copy of Storm.