Monday, September 30, 2019

#Tour #Review #Anthology TEAM PLAYER 2 ANTHOLOGY @CandiKanePR


TEAM PLAYER 2 ANTHOLOGY

Release Date: September 23rd
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cover Designer: Letitia Hasser, RBA Designs


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Blurb:

Our love of hot jocks is never-ending.

Muscular football players. Passionate tennis pros. Sexy soccer stars. All sorts of alpha hotties, on the field and off.

Have no fear! The team is back again, and this time...it's thicker. You'll get your sports romance fix with brand-new stories from eleven bestselling authors.

Need one last summer fix? Dive into this anthology.

*This anthology contains original, never-before-seen stories by the following authors: Mandi Beck, Ella Fox, Teagan Hunter, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Sara Ney, Rochelle Paige, Meghan Quinn, Charleigh Rose, Kennedy Ryan, Emma Scott, and Kate Stewart. We still aren’t responsible for melted devices.

Stories Included: Arena Lights by Mandi Beck End Goal by Ella Fox A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills The Teaching Hours by Sara Ney Body Heat by Rochelle Paige The Strike Out by Meghan Quinn Guys Like You by Charleigh Rose Fast Break by Kennedy Ryan Love Game by Emma Scott Fair Catch by Kate Stewart
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The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart 4 stars


Such a little tease! 😉 Kate Stewart threw me under the bus in this one (as a little tart!). I won't hold it against her, I laughed my butt off after screaming like a banshee. All name drops aside, The Guy in the Middle is just the start of Lance's story. Kate, the evil tease, has more instore for us. So I'm impatiently waiting for my ever after...I mean, Lance's ever after. 


Arena Lights by Mandi Beck 4 stars


Yes, yes, yes! I am all for the hockey hottie chaperone. I may be channeling my inner Millie but I will own it. Arena Lights has my attention. I am definitely down for all Benny has to offer...I just wish there was more. Call me greedy! I will own it. I love these two and want to see this thing out...including a certain older brother having his day! Here's hoping Mandi decides to give us more later!


Body Heat by Rochelle Paige 3.5


It seems Rochelle Paige wants to show us both sides of the athlete coin. The dirty arrogant slimy ones and the perfection we all dream about! 😉 I completely agree that the latter is just what the doctor ordered and so we need to protect that...with any means necessary. (Bigger, more dramatic winky face!) Hella hot and not afraid to use his "gifts" this athlete has a LOT to offer!


Guys Like You by Charleigh Rose 4.5


I have to be honest, I love when the girl is hard to get! I love the push and pull. I love when a guy is smitten. Guys Like You...are hard to come by! Well, the new improved post Halston...you. I swooned...and laughed my butt off. 


Fast Break: A Hoops Novella by Kennedy Ryan 5


It is completely without surprise that Kennedy Ryan just made a half court shot one armed without looking. Don't believe me!?! Read Fast Break! This quick hitting novella packs a punch. Fast foot work and some serious skill has these two in a full court press. Shes wary and he wont back down. Its beautiful, touching, and of course (said in a "duh" tone) full of the feels! I need tickets if this team continues to win. Kennedy Ryan has me wanting to relocate and just take in all the awesomeness of these couples. I am completely smitten with the Hoops team.


End Goal by Ella Fox 3.5


Looks like Ella Fox is teasing us too! End Goal isn't the end at all but the beginning, or should I say continuation of something special. Tense situation and terrible circumstances bring them back together but readers will enjoy the animosity while fighting the fall.


The Teaching Hours by Sara Ney 4 stars


Rex Gunderson. REX. GUNDERSON. R-E-X. G-U-N-D-E-R-S-O-N. Legit...Rex. Wow! I didn't see that one coming but boy was that fun. Sara Ney gave us back the douchebag! It's funny because when the books started I wasnt sure who was the bigger d-bag. Lol. Her or him!?! Guess you will need to see what kind of woman it takes to snag Rex Gunderson. (Still shaking my head but smiling like a loon!)


A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter 4 stars


In case you missed the memo and/or haven't read any of her books...or book titles for that matter, Teagan Hunter is funny. Her oddly, endearing titles make me giggle but A Slice of Love is adorably sweet with a side of hate to love you! Enjoy the humor in even the worst situations Teagan style. With a slice!


Love Game by Emma Scott 4 stars


You don't have to know anything about tennis to feel Love Game. Emma Scott will have you fighting all your feelings. You will be zinging back and forth (like a tennis ball) between irritation, compassion, lust, and desire. There might also be frustration, anger, and plain need to wring a neck or two but in the end this game will leave you smiling!


Holt's Story by Meghan "You're gonna hate her" Quinn 4.5 stars


Evil tease. Wicked...I can't. I tried but even if I want to say terrible things about Meghan Quinn because she baited us...I can't. She's just too sweet. I have an irrepressible addiction to the men she writes. I swear she has a Becky-so-horny meter. She knows what I need, what I want, and then gives it to me in the shape of a V...I mean a baseball hottie- although all Vs were appreciated and lovingly worshipped in this novella. Holt is a keeper. Harmony is a fiery femme fatale.These two are going to burn the world down with their chemistry and we are going to beg to be a part of it. I have no shame in this. We just need to keep Meghan alive and healthy until she gives us our Holt-uation. (You know continuation but with Holt...If I have to explain it, it's not as awesome!)



Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills 4.5 stars

Wow! Talk about hard hitting and in your face. Ilsa Madden-Mills didn't hold her punches in Dear Ava. She starts with a wallop and keeps them coming. Yes, it has a sensitive nature and it is handled with respect. I am so excited and sad at the same time. I'm excited because eventually we will get more Ava and Knox but I'm sad because my greedy little heart wants it now! Have no fear though, they already have a HFN. I just can't help my grabby hands clawing for more!



So many teases and so many more additions to my TBR. I'm a team player so I have no problem with that. I just need the patience of a saint now... 


About Charleigh Rose:
 Charleigh Rose lives in Narnia with her husband and two young children. She's hopelessly devoted to unconventional love and pizza. When she isn't reading or mom-ing, she's writing moody, broody, swoony romance.

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About Ella Fox: 
USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox has learned a bunch of stuff along the way but the most important of all those things is that anything is possible when you try. In 2012 she took a big leap of faith and published her first book, Broken Hart. Since then she’s written fifteen more full-length books and several novellas– and every one is a reminder that you can live your dream as long as you work for it.

Ella’s favorite things are music, movies, traveling, The Foo Fighters and, of course, reading. This isn’t a surprise considering the fact that her mom is USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday.

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About Emma Scott: 
Emma Scott is a bestselling author of emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and kind-hearted heroes, you will enjoy her novels. 

RECENT RELEASES A Five-Minute Life (standalone) Bring Down the Stars (Beautiful Hearts #1) Long Live the Beautiful Hearts (Beautiful Hearts #2)

COMING SOON Someday, Someday (M/M standalone) 

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About Ilsa Madden-Mills: 
Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her contemporary romances ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy. 

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.

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About Kate Stewart: 
A Texas native, Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it's what she loves as a reader. Kate is a lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.

Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com

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About Kennedy Ryan: 
A RITA® Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts.

She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine, Kennedy’s writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism.

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About Mandi Beck: 
Mandi Beck has been an avid reader all of her life. A deep love for books always had her jotting down little stories on napkins, notebooks, and her hand. As an adult she was further submerged into the book world through book clubs and the epicness of social media. It was then that she graduated to writing her stories on her phone and then finally on a proper computer.

A wife, mother to two rambunctious and somewhat rotten boys, and stepmom to two great girls away at college, she shares her time with her husband in Chicago where she was born and raised. Mandi is a diehard hockey fan and blames the Blackhawks when her deadlines are not met even though her favorite hockey player calls her…mom.

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About Meghan Quinn: 
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

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About Rochelle Paige: 
I absolutely adore reading—always have and always will. When I was growing up, my friends used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me, "About time!" 

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About Sara Ney: 
Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte's, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives in the Midwest, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British. 

For a list of cities/venues Sara will be signing at, or to purchase signed books, please visit her website at www.authorsaraney.com

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About Teagan Hunter: 
I’m a Missouri-raised gal, but currently live in North Carolina with my US Marine husband and 9-year-old dog. I spend my days begging him for a cat, and I survive off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When I'm not writing, you can find me binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. I like cold weather, buy more paperbacks than I'll ever read, and I never say no to brownies.

Writing is my passion, and this is just the beginning of my journey.

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

#NewRelease #Review PERFECTLY ADEQUATE by Jewel E. Ann @jennw23 @JewelE_Ann


“Another brilliantly written winner. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up, you will not regret it.” —Kate Stewart, USA Today bestselling author 

Perfectly Adequate, an all-new must-read romantic comedy from Jewel E. Ann, is available now! 


Dr. Elijah Hawkins needs … something. 

After his wife jumps headfirst into a midlife crisis, he’s left with his young son, Roman, and a lot of unanswered questions. 

That something turns out to be a someone—Dorothy Mayhem, nursing student, patient transporter, reckless driver, and emu owner. 

Dorothy studies humans, the neurotypical kind, through books and television. Then she emulates their behavioral patterns to fit in with her peers.

But nothing can prepare her for Dr. Elijah Hawkins. 

Single dad. 

Brilliant pediatric oncologist. 

And the sexiest doctor at the hospital. 

When his failed attempts at asking her out turn into a string of playdates with his son, Dorothy finds herself unexpectedly enamored with the boy and his father. 

And that’s a problem, a huge one, because Elijah’s ex-wife is a famous plastic surgeon—and Dorothy’s idol. 

Perfectly Adequate is a beautiful, hilarious, and heart-felt journey along the “human” spectrum. 
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I am absolutely 100% okay. Not fine but Perfectly Adequate

I'm fighting tears of happiness, understanding, and acceptance. I'm learning, loving, and smiling. Jewel E. Ann is opening windows when we were all looking at locked doors.

Perfectly Adequate is an emotional upheaval. Learning the lingo and processing it was a journey in itself. Okay means something completely different. Fine...well, when spoken by a woman always means NOT FINE. (That wasn't so hard to process!😜)

Experiencing life through a different lense has always intrigued me. Dorothy Mayhem and her wildly appropriate name are beyond okay. She is a spectacularly wonderful breath of fresh air and a completely beautiful soul. She is the embodiment of everything wonderful in this world that doesn't have it's own "translation."

I had the hardest time not smacking sense into the most stubborn individuals in this book but it's....fine. I got over my urge to shake them once it all became...Okay.

Perfectly Adequate is like nothing I've read before and also the most OKAY book ever. Jewel E. Ann had some amazing insight into humans. I am both envious and amazed by her revelations (also known as quotes).

I can't fangirl enough about these beautiful souls and their amazingly Perfectly Adequate story.

Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood

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About Jewel 

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.

With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business. 

After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing. 

When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.

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Friday, September 27, 2019

#NewRelease #Review LOVE ME TOMORROW by Maria Luis @Danichez75 @MariaLuis629





They call her America’s Sweetheart.

And me? I’m the so-called “inked god” she dumped on TV. 

I’ve tried to forget her. I’ve tried to move on. 

Until I discover that her family is opening a new restaurant next to my tattoo parlor. 

If I were a gentleman, I’d offer my congratulations and go my own way.

If I were a gentleman, I’d let her be . . . but I’m not. 

Savannah Rose may claim I’m nothing more than a friend, but that slight hitch in her breath whenever I get too close says that America’s sweetheart is nothing but a liar.

All it takes is one scorching kiss, and I vow in her ear: “You’re going to beg, Savannah. Beg me to touch you, beg me to give you more, and if you’re real good, maybe I’ll do it all over again before you have to beg for that too.” 

I’m no gentleman.

But Savannah Rose? She’s no one’s sweetheart but mine.
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I would have said YES! Lol, or at least started with giving him my hand!

I feel like I've just seen Maria Luis for the first time. (I haven't ever actually seen her and this isn't my first read by her but wow!) Love Me Tomorrow got me good.

If anything it made me greedy, I now need to know about all of her books. The banter, the push and pull, the chemistry between these two - just wow. The forbidden aspect, the pain, the longing are all intense- Maria definitely had fun turning the readers and these characters inside out. Secrets and regret are the biggest forces keeping them apart do maybe it would be easier to Put A Ring On It. 😉 (shameless plug!)

I actually started this series with Aspen and Dom. I stumbled on their book and have zero regrets. Love Me Tomorrow solidifies my Maria Luis reader crush. I'm going to be around...stalking her page now. (Gage has my back!)

With unique and unrelenting secrets knocking at their door, Owen's motto make me want to get a tattoo. Their strength of character is inspiring as is Owen's whole story. I couldn't help but fight my tears. I would hug him if I could. Actually, I would hug them all except for CT. I carry grudges what can I say!

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Maria Luis is the author of sexy contemporary romances, though she may or may not have a few historical romances hiding in the cobwebs of her computer.

When she's not writing about strong men and the sassy women who sweep them off their feet, Maria is a historian who specializes in medieval England and 19th century New Orleans. What do the two eras have in common, you ask? Not much, except for disease, scandalous activities and crime--Maria's favorite topics. 

Maria lives in New Orleans with her better half, where she can generally be found hiking with her two dogs, Zeus and Athena, kayaking in Louisiana's inter-coastal waterways, or curled up on the couch with a good book.



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#NewRelease #Reviews FOREVER AND ALL THE AFTERS by K.I. Lynn @forewordpr @KI_Lynn_


Cover Design: T.E. Black Designs

Release Date: September 23, 2019


Synopsis

He promised me forever. 

Then he boarded a plane for a college a thousand miles away and never returned. A decade later there’s a ring on my finger with a new promise from a new love. 

Just as my life falls into place, pretty as the pages of a magazine, my world is knocked over. The moment he touches me everything around me begins to crack, exposing all the lies I’ve told myself. 

Every glance reminds me. Every touch ignites. 

Things aren’t how they used to be. 

Love isn’t easy.





Forever and All the Afters...can I just marinate in that a bit!?! That is seriously swoony mojo working to come up with that...Forever and All the Afters. (Still sighing and fanning myself)

Pike is the dream. The One to hold all others to. Legit. That is his place in life. I love the friends to more trope. But I love the intensity of their connection a thousand times more!

Second chance at forever...
Second chance at the one...
Second chance at all that was lost...
A second chance to remember who you truly are...

This sweet love story has some bitter nastiness mixed in but as I tell my kids...
How do you know you are truly happy if you've never been sad?!

K.I. Lynn gave us happiness and the reality check needed to show it. Forever and All the Afters is highly romantic and a pick me up for even the most stoic romance readers.

Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood

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Well this was unexpected. From the blurb I expected a standard second chance romance but typical this is not. The author explores a very hard very real and harrowing subject as part of this book. I'm not going to say what it is. I feel that this aspect of the book is best revealed slowly as it will make it more realistic.

Pike and Aubrey's history is fully explored so we are not left guessing about what happened. Now reunited Pike is determined to get her back and I liked that about him. I alternated between wanting to hug Aubrey and wanting to shake her. However there is a big but that I can't explain.

I really enjoyed the story and the dynamics between the characters.

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About the Author

K.I. Lynn is the USA Today Bestselling Author from The Bend Anthology and the Amazon Bestselling Series, Breach. She spent her life in the arts, everything from music to painting and ceramics, then to writing. Characters have always run around in her head, acting out their stories, but it wasn't until later in life she would put them to pen. It would turn out to be the one thing she was really passionate about. Since she began posting stories online, she's garnered acclaim for her diverse stories and hard hitting writing style. Two stories and characters are never the same, her brain moving through different ideas faster than she can write them down as it also plots its quest for world domination...or cheese. Whichever is easier to obtain... Usually it's cheese. 


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