Monday, December 17, 2018

#Boost #Reviews ROMA KING by Callie Hart @_callie_hart @GiveMeBooksBlog



Title: Roma King
Series: Roma Royals #1
Author: Callie Hart
Genre: Contemporary Romance with hints of Dark
Release Date: December 12, 2018



Blurb

“911. What is your emergency?”

Every night, Zara Llewelyn picks up the phone and assists people in distress. House fires. Assault. Motor vehicle accidents. Home invasions...

Between the hours of six and two, she is the answer to a thousand cries for help. But when the payphone outside Zara’s apartment building mysteriously begins ringing night after night, the very last thing she wants to do is pick it up. And yet, she can’t seem to help herself...

Pasha Rivin’s trying to outrun fate. He’s been running from it for years now, but escape isn’t in his cards. As the oldest son of the oldest Roma family in the country, he’s not just a member of a proud and fiercely traditional clan. He is their reluctant king...and now he’s expected to find a wife.

The fiery redhead that shows up on his doorstep, following a trail of breadcrumbs, hunting for a missing little boy, is the last person Pasha’s mother has in mind, however. She’s an outsider, an intruder, and as far as his family are concerned, she’s not welcome on their land, let alone in their king’s bed.

Pasha has never allowed his destiny to stand in the way of what he wants, however. And he’s never wanted anything more than he wants the girl with the burning red hair.

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Zara Llewelyn picked up the phone and learned a secret.

Falling in love has never been so dangerous...


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I've come to expect alot from this authors books however one thing that never changes is her storytelling ability. This time she has crafted a unique storyline and done it flawlessly.

I know some reviews will give you hints of the story but that's not me. I honestly think it would spoil the story if you knew anything. Every page unveils something new in the story. It's a mystery, it's a love story and it's mystical and addictive. One thing I didn't expect was the humour, Pasha had me giggling inappropriately. Zara and Pasha a love that seems destined a connection like no other. 

Are you ready to dip into the Roma world where nothing is what it seems? Prepare yourself this is a read unlike anything else. Now I just need book two and I'll be happy.

 reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood

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Roma King is nothing like I expected, everything I didn't know I wanted, and has left me spent and wanting. It's the perfect foreplay. 

I am left with tons of questions but the fact of the matter is...I've been given an answer. I just didn't like the answer. I'm shocked and disgusted by the answer. But I have one. I just need more answers than I have questions. 

This carefully crafted spider's web of a story is so intricate and carefully woven, I know I stumbled upon the middle. But where is the start? And why? So many questions...

I can't wait for book 2. Our firefly better set the night on fire. I'm fairly certain she won't have any other option.

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Author Bio

Callie Hart is a USA Today bestselling author of dark romance novels. She is an obsessive romantic who loves throwing a dark twist into her stories. Her characters are imperfect, flawed individuals who dictate when she eats, sleeps and breathes. She loves to travel, and often pens her books when she's on the road, drawing inspiration from her often unique and wild surroundings. 
If she's not writing, you'll undoubtedly find her with her nose buried deep in a book, or binge watching Game of Thrones.


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Friday, December 14, 2018

#NewRelease #audiotour #review TRIPPING ON A HALO by Alessandra Torre @ReadAlessandra @IndieSagePR

Tripping on a Halo

by Alessandra Torre Publication Date: December 7, 2018 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance 


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It’s really hard to save a guy’s life when he keeps running from you. You might be asking yourself why I’m waving an inflatable penis in the air and screaming at the top of my lungs. If I took time to explain, Declan Moss would get hit by a bus. Let me back up. I didn’t ask for this. I was perfectly happy—and perfectly sane—before I was tasked with keeping Declan Moss alive. It was a thankless job until the moment that my panties dropped and his delicious smirk found his way in between my thighs. Hello, toe-curling ecstasy. Goodbye, professional boundaries. And suddenly, there’s a new danger to avoid: the falling of my heart. 


3.5 stars

This is definitely a detour from the usual Alessandra Torre tale. I was honestly not sure for the majority of the book whether or not I was going to like it. Too many questions floated through my mind. I couldn't figure out how she became so batshit crazy. Until I did. 

I can say that it's a sweet and mildly disturbing story. I mean the stalker turned...well, you'll see. It's cute, wacky, weird, and the stuff romance novels are famous for-feels. Solid gold feels. 

Tripping on a Halo is definitely one of those books it might take awhile after reading to feel out what your true feelings are.
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About Alessandra Torre

 
Alessandra Torre is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels. Torre has been featured in such publications as Elle and Elle UK, as well as guest-blogged for the Huffington Post and RT Book Reviews. She is also the Bedroom Blogger for Cosmopolitan.com. In addition to writing, Alessandra is the creator of Alessandra Torre Ink, a website, community, and online school for aspiring authors. 




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#Tour #Reviews WARRANT by Kathy Coopmans @HEAPRMore @AuthorKCoopmans


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Every wrongdoing warrants a consequence. In my case, I've decided to settle the score with death. 
Especially when, what brought this on, what stirred up my crazy, was the vicious attack on an innocent young girl. 

 Worse, one that ended in her death.

 Years, I've been plotting to take out the men I used to call my brothers.

 The men who double-crossed me by brutally murdering my sister.

 I want revenge. I need it. Crave it. It's in my blood.

 I planned to stop at nothing. No matter, if I conflicted pain on another woman. 

 After all, it was her brother who killed my sister. I figured, why not make him suffer the same way I have.

 One tiny glimpse of her changes everything. 

 Or does it?

 Maybe, just maybe, the little siren I wanted to harm is going to single-handedly slaughter me instead.

 Lies. Deceit.

 Manipulation.

 Gotta love a tangled web of warranted deception.

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Warrant:
noun- justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling.
verb- justify or necessitate (a certain course of action)

Something terrible was done. It warranted a response. The response has been years in the making. Nothing is going to stop it. Nothing, not even the sexy Siren.

Revenge. Justification. Justice. Or peace. However you say it, he is out to get it. She's either with him or against him. Except there never really is a question...

Life hasn't been easy. It hasn't been fair. It doesn't look like it will be either. Everything these men have done to get here has been warranted. 

Kathy Coopmans teases us with old friends. Warrant is book two of this series but it can be read as a standalone. Personally, I loved Vengeance and think that you should read it first but push come to shove you can get away without it. What you can't do!?! Avoid the glaring my obvious, someone is going to die. The acts that set this whole plot into motion warrant it. 

If you are familiar with the Syndicate series, be sure to smile at the friendly faces. ;) If not, you would enjoy the introduction to Roan and his friends/story. Regardless of your previous "experience," Warrant is going to give you an outlet for the rage you will feel . In my case it was a particularly nasty nail injury...😊

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After meeting Chaz in Vengeance i was excited to get to his book however I felt conflicted whilst reading. The pace of the story was hard for me to get into, it would get going action wise and then slow down completel.

Jillian was a character I liked but didn't fall in love with. At times she just infuriated me so much yes i know she had her reasons but it didn't stop me wanting to give her a shake. Chaz on the other hand was fascinating. His internal battles between right and wrong, revenge and love made me fall for him.

Catching up with the guys from previous books made me smile. These books are a fantastic addition to the Mafia genre with a darker edge than some. 

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USA Today Best Selling and multiple Amazon top 100 Author Kathy Coopmans is a Michigan native where she lives with her husband, Tony. They have two sons Aaron and Shane.

She is a sports nut. Her favorite sports include NASCAR, Baseball, and Football.

She has recently retired from her day job to become a full-time writer. 

She has always been an avid reader and at the young age of 50 decided she wanted to write. She claims she can do several things at once and still stay on task. Her favorite quote is "I got this."

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

#NewRelease #Review UNTRAINABLE by Jamie Schlosser @GiveMeBooksBlog @SchlosserJamie



Title: Untrainable
Author: Jamie Schlosser
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: December 13, 2018



Blurb

It doesn’t take much to become the laughing stock of reality television. Just ask Theodore “Theo-Dog” Legend. Once you’ve pissed on a fire hydrant in front of the paparazzi, no one ever lets you forget it.

Hadley Holiday is on her way to being America’s sweetheart, thanks to her dog training routine on a national talent show. Although she didn’t win first prize, she snagged Theo’s attention and he’ll do just about anything to make her his—even if it means being the butt of everyone’s joke once again.

Hadley wants a career in showbiz. Theo needs to get rid of that doggone nickname—pun intended. Pairing the two together on a new show sounds like a disaster waiting to happen... or it could be the best thing that’s ever happened to them.


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4 of 5 stars

This heartfelt story makes me smile like a disturbed clown. I have happy tingles and am hearing Australian voice overs...

Theo has been a very bad boy. He knows it. We know it. The entire world knows it (minus some random, not so random, individuals without cable). He needs a break. He needs something to bring him out on top. Enter Hadley.

This romcom will have you eating treats out of the authors hand. Its sweet, sexy and down right swoony. From the wildly entertaining inappropriate thoughts to the dog puns that will leave you smirking, Jamie Schlosser has you covered. Snark, innuendo, and and good old fashioned ridiculousness are just teases of what is to come. 

If you read Untamable, then you know the kind of awesomeness that awaits you in Untrainable. If by some miracle you missed Untamable, you need to rectify that situation as soon as you finish this quirky delight.

Everything about this book is perfect. From the adorably perfect cover to the final page, everything is exactly what you would hope for. Apparently, old dogs can learn new tricks...

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Excerpt

“Okay. Change of plans—pie first, cleaning later. I get weepy when I’m hanky.”

“Hanky?” Theo followed me to the kitchen.

“It’s a portmanteau.” Walking over to the table, I removed the foil from the dish. Steam billowed up, carrying the heavenly scent of apples and cinnamon with it.

“I’m sorry, a what?” Sounding utterly confused, Theo went over to a small white coffee maker next to the sink and punched a button. It sputtered for a few seconds before the aroma filled the room.

He grabbed two mismatching mugs from the cabinet. Setting them down, he leaned back against the counter while he waited for me to explain.

“Blending two words to make one,” I said. “Hungry and cranky equals hanky.”

“Isn’t the term ‘hangry?’”

“No, I don’t think that fits. I don’t get mad,” I clarified. “Just irritable.”

“It’s kinda like my nickname, huh? Putting Theodore and dog together.”

“Yeah, kind of like that.” I grimaced because he obviously wasn’t a fan of the combination. “I’m sure whoever came up with that thought they were being very clever.”

“They probably got promoted.”

“Probably.”

“Well, I’m feeling mighty humpy myself.” When he said the word ‘humpy’, I could’ve sworn I saw his pelvis do a slight thrust.

I almost fell over. “Excuse me?”

He sent me a grin that did funny things to my stomach. “Portmanteau. Hungry and grumpy. Humpy.”

That was inappropriate but also correct. I couldn’t knock him for coming up with his own word, even if it did draw my attention to his groin.

I tried to force myself to look away from his lower half, but it was really difficult.

Because now that I wasn’t scrutinizing his living quarters, my thoughts went elsewhere: straight to the gutter.

The gray fabric of his pants stretched over his crotch, and he probably wasn’t wearing underwear because I could see a very distinct outline of his dick.

I didn’t mean to stare at it, but it was just right there. Out in the open. And alarmingly large. It was like spotting a rare animal in the wild. The thing practically needed its own Australian accented voiceover.

Inexperienced as I was when it came to actual sex, I wasn’t completely innocent. I knew what a semi-erect penis looked like. The length of it rested against his thigh and the definition of the thick head was impressive.

I swallowed hard.

“Hey.” Theo’s voice startled me, and my eyes snapped up to his.

My cheeks were on fire. I’d been caught, and I wanted nothing more than to sink under the table and hide.

“Hi,” I squeaked, lowering myself into the chair.

“Let’s just blame the rough start to the day on low blood sugar. Deal?”

Well, that wasn’t what I’d expected him to say, but it was a lot better than him calling me out for eye-balling his junk.

“Deal,” I responded. Then for my own benefit, I added the reminder, “I’m looking forward to being coworkers and friends.”

His left eyebrow arched on the word ‘friends.’

Dang it. Maybe he did see me checking him out after all.

For the sake of my sanity, I really hoped he was planning to wear jeans for the show. And maybe some underwear with crotch-confining support. Like a girdle, but for penises.






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Jamie Schlosser grew up on a farm in Illinois surrounded by cornfields. Although she no longer lives in the country, her dream is to return to rural living someday. As a stay-at-home mom, she spends most of her days running back and forth between her two wonderful kids and her laptop. She loves her family, iced coffee, and happily-ever-afters.


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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

#newrelease #review #excerpt #giveaway #playlist CHRISTMAS IN KENTBURY by Claudia Burgoa @Author_ClaudiaB @GiveMeBooksBlog



Title: Christmas in Kentbury

Author: Claudia Burgoa

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 12, 2018

Blurb

Knightly

If practice makes perfect, I should excel at pretending that Heath Miller doesn’t affect me. That I’m immune to that wide jaw, taut body, and the unique woodsy-aftershave-engine-oil scent that makes my ovaries explode.

Since before I could walk, he’s been my champion. My best friend. The one problem I can’t solve. Why? If I tell him I love him, I’ll lose him and his adorable daughter. Maybe the best Christmas gift I can give him—and myself—is to turn in the keys to my B&B and put some distance between us.

Heath

I’ve made my share of mistakes. Lost my MIT scholarship, came home to fix cars and romance Kentbury’s female tourists—until I wound up a single father. For all eight years of Cassie’s life, Knightly’s been my anchor.

I’ve changed. Cassie’s the best part of me, and Knightly’s been there every step of the way. But as Christmas lays its mantle of magic over Kentbury, she drops a bomb—she’s following a dream to New York City. I’ve got one week to do everything, say everything I’ve never dared. To convince my best friend to be mine—ours—for all the holidays to come.


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Christmas in Kentbury is the perfect start to your holiday season. It's the sweet and sexy beginning of a romance a lifetime in the making. It's hallmark channel meets HBO. (Seriously, Hallmark is missing out on the naughty stuff.)

So bring a smile to your holiday and join us in Kentbury. I'll be there trying to convince Hop that I'm waiting.

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Prologue
Heath

I hate surprises almost as much as I hate Sunday brunch at my parents. My family and I don’t get along. It’s a cliché, but we’re like water and oil. I became everything they hate and I hate everything they represent. My parents are judgmental. During my late teens and up until a few months ago, I fucked around—a lot—in every sense.

Needless to say, I lost my scholarship to MIT during my sophomore year. The dean called me irresponsible. My parents wrote me off as a failure until I came back to Kentbury to take over my uncle’s car repair shop after he died. I try to keep myself out of trouble and off the town’s radar. I steer away from the women in town. But I do have fun with the tourists who stay at the lodge. It’s simple. They’re here for a week or a weekend. Then they’re gone for good.

“But I ran out of luck,” I sigh and look down.

In the bouncy chair lies Cassie, my one-month-old baby. The fuss of black hair is covered by a pink hat. Her arms aloft as if dreaming of cuddling her mother. I slide my pinky into her open hand and watch as her fingers curl around it. I feel her soft breath on the back of my hand. Already the tension is melting away as I watch my sweet little girl sleep in peace. She’s so innocent, she doesn’t know that our lives have been forever changed again.

“Maybe I just got lucky,” I whisper close to her ear. “You and I are going to make it work. I’ll make your proud little one.”

There’s a slight knock on the door. I kiss her tiny hand before I open it for Knightly. 

“That must be, Knightly, coming to save the day,” I whisper to Cassie and kiss her tiny hand.

There’s so much I could tell her about my best friend, but not enough time. I only tell Cassie what’s important, “She’s going to become your favorite person. We call her Lee for short.”

When I swing the door open, I finally relax. Lee’s here.

Her big brown eyes narrow locking her gaze at me. “I need a big explanation,” she says handing me the shopping bags she carries with her.

“Hello, Lee,” I greet her and stare at all the bags she brought as she unzips her blue parka.

“I got everything that you asked for,” she says. Bishop is bringing the big items. What do you need that for?”

Her voice is neutral, but I know her well. She’s easy to read. The expression on her face matches her mood. I know when she’s excited about something. I can tell when she’s tired or cranky. Or, like right now, when she’s upset that I’m keeping her in the dark. As she takes off all her winter gear and sets her snow boots on the plastic tray, I close the door avoiding the sight of her body.

I like to think of Lee Harris as my best friend. One of the boys. She’s the kid who I hung out with since she could walk. I endless practice not noticing her sweet curves or the way her long, dark, curly hair cascades over her shoulders once she takes off her hat. I’m a shitty person and can’t do relationships. I’d never do anything to jeopardize my relationship with Lee. Ever.

I tilt my head toward the living room. “Follow me.”

“Oh my God, did Santa bring me a baby?” She claps once and takes out the tube of hand sanitizer that she always carries around.

Without asking, she snaps the belt of the bouncy chair open and takes her into her arms. 

“Hey, beautiful, welcome to Kentbury. You’re going to love this place.”

Cassie snuggles closer to Lee who looks beautiful holding my baby. I swallow hard and remind myself that she’s a friend who deserves a lot more than a guy who sucks at life.

“You’re not going to ask anything?”

“The mom came to the lodge earlier, asking for you.” She sweeps my body with her gaze. “Tall, dark hair, light blue eyes and was friends with the Lodge’s owner.”

Lee rolls her eyes and sighs.

“You and Kingston need to stop sleeping around or…” Lee touches her mouth lightly with the tips of her fingers. “Oops, it happened.”

“You could’ve warned me.” I grit my teeth.

“I could’ve.” She shrugs. “Maybe next time.”

I glare at her. She’s not funny but I don’t have the energy to deal with her banter. Though, maybe she doesn’t have much energy either because she’s not as witty as usual. 

“How are you handling the news?” She asks with a serious tone, though her gaze remains on Cassie.

“I’m dealing, I guess,” I close my eyes briefly taking a deep breath. “Can you picture me as a father?”

I gesture to myself, showing her the hot mess that I am. Then, point to the apartment I live in which is above the car shop.

“I’m a fucked-up guy who can’t finish anything. I can’t even get along with my parents. What am I supposed to do with a baby?”

“Love her,” she answers.

“You should give yourself some credit, Heath. She has the best dad in the world, and you two have me and my family.”

I smile at her and say the obvious, “I can always count on you.”

Lee studies Cassie. She smiles at her, but her face looks a little saddened. Her brown eyes are slightly red and watery. Was she crying? I’m sure it’s nothing. Later, when I’m not busy with my baby I’ll ask her what’s wrong. In the meantime, I have to learn how to be a dad.

Maybe I can find a book on how to be a father online. It worked with the car shop, and so far, I’ve managed it well enough.


Author Bio

Claudia is an award-winning, international bestselling author. She lives in Colorado, working for a small IT. She has three children and manages a chaotic household of three confused dogs, and a wonderful husband who shares her love of all things geek. To survive she works continually to find purpose for the voices flitting through her head, plus she consumes high quantities of chocolate to keep the last threads of sanity intact. 

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