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Guest Post – His to Keep

30 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Book Review, His to Keep, Katee Robert, Out of Uniform series

Katee Robert’s now shares with us one of her favorite (and mine!) romance novel locales – small towns.  We also get a look at her new book, His to Keep, which is set in a small town (of course) and meet her sexy hero, Aaron … I had the chance to read this book early so I can definitely vouch for his sexiness, make sure you check out my review below too!

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The great thing about romance is that it can take place at a variety of locales. You want to read about love on the seven seas? How two people find each other in medieval England? Or even in the future, with the stars as a backdrop? There are romances that encompass all that and more.

But for me, my favorite romance novels take place in small towns. The capacity for shenanigans that all-time high when you’re talking about a small group of people who are in each other’s businesses, and have probably seen the hero and heroine grow from small children to be the adults they are now. You get a certain element of history that you can’t find anywhere else.

When everyone knows everyone, it makes the path to fall in love all that much more interesting.

Maybe this hero and heroines were childhood playmates who grew up in each other’s backyards. Or maybe the heroine is new in town, and this hero has been there all along. Or, like in HIS TO KEEP, maybe the hero has had his eye on heroine for years and was waiting to make a move until now.

Whatever the setup, when you bring in the flavor of small-town life, things are bound to get interesting.

That’s the main reason why I chose to set my Out of Uniform series in the fictional small town of Wellingford. Whether the characters are new, or have been in town entire lives, they’ll frequent the same establishments, run into the same meddling old folks, and find the love they never knew they wanted.

In HIS TO KEEP, Marceline and Aaron have known each other for years, but life has always been in the way of their being together. She wanted him ever since she was 17 years old, and he’s wanted her just as long. The problem was always the timing or the current circumstances. But now they finally have a chance, and the town supports this by the plan wholeheartedly.

What about you? What is your favorite kind of setting when you’re reading romance?

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His to Keep

by Katee Robert

Blurb:

He’s always wanted her. Now’s his chance to claim what’s his.

School teacher Marceline Bellini gave up everything—men, sex, anything resembling a social life—to raise her young daughter. To be the perfect parent. But when she attends an engagement party in her standard stick-in-the-mud mode, her friends begin plying Marceline with shots. Just enough to convince her that a little fun doesn’t sound like a bad idea… and having some naughty fun is an even better one.

Like finding herself deliciously pressed against a dark alley wall by the very familiar and über-hot bod of her best friend’s older brother.

After years of waiting in painful silence, cop Aaron Robinson finally has Marceline’s attention. And man, does he have it. But nothing could have prepared either of them for the rush of fiery lust between them. So he’ll just have to convince Marceline he’s for real. And that a rainy, lust-fuelled romp is the first step to a lifetime of completely imperfect happiness…

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Author Info:

Katee Robert learned to tell stories at her grandpa’s knee. Her favorites then were the rather epic adventures of The Three Bears, but at age twelve she discovered romance novels and never looked back.

Though she dabbled in writing, life got in the way—as it often does—and she spent a few years traveling, living in both Philadelphia and Germany. In between traveling and raising her two wee ones, she had the crazy idea that she’d like to write a book and try to get published.

Her first novel was an epic fantasy that, God willing, will never see the light of day. From there, she dabbled in YA and horror, before finally finding speculative romance. Because, really, who wouldn’t want to write entire books about the smoking-hot relationships between two people?

She now spends her time—when not lost in Far Reach worlds—playing imaginary games with her wee ones, writing, ogling men, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

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Review:

Once again I was pleased by a novella that managed to give readers a complete story in under a hundred pages.   I didn’t feel like I was missing anything and, even though it is part of a series, I didn’t feel like I was lost at any point (which is always nice).  I always appreciate a story that has realistic characters, with believable story lines, and that doesn’t fill up a lot of pages with too much angst.  Here we get a compact, but well-developed, story with characters that have their issues, work it out and find a way to be happy together.

Marcy is a little burned by her ex and the responsibilities she feels that being a mom carries.   Aaron has that little sister’s friend thing going on but once he lets that go, he is all The Sexy you could want.  I love that he actually put thought and care into his courtship.  And it is obvious from the beginning that he has feelings for her (that, of course, he’s been fighting like any good hero does).  Even with the smaller number of pages, Robert does a fantastic job of creating fleshed out characters with believable wants, needs and motivations.

His To Keep is a fun little read but since it’s a Brazen book it does get steamy so be prepared.  Marcy and Aaron’s path to a HEA is both sweet and hot and will make you smile and sigh and laugh … and turn up your A/C.

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Early Look – Fake It

30 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Fake It, Jennifer Chance, Rule Breakers series

First up this morning we’re going to take a look at a hot new book coming out this summer, starting with a peek at the steamy cover!

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FAKE IT BY JENNIFER CHANCE – TEASER REVEAL AND COVER SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer Chance and Loveswept are thrilled to share the hot cover and first-look teaser of FAKE IT, the second book in the Rule Breakers series published by Loveswept!

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From Jenn: “This cover is perfect for Jake–right down to the biker-inspired smoky blue flame background behind the title. It really shows that Jake and Anna’s adventure will be quite a ride!”

Read on for more about FAKE IT and a super sexy teaser!

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FAKE IT

by Jennifer Chance

Published by Loveswept

July 1, 2014

ISBN: 978-0-553-39228-9

Find FAKE IT on Goodreads

ABOUT FAKE IT:

As her sizzling new series continues, Jennifer Chance sparks some serious combustion between a sexy biker and a corporate go-getter who’s ready to let her hair down.

New grad Anna Richardson works hard—so hard that she’s given up having a romantic life. Anna has even convinced her friends that she’s dating an amazing guy—who they’ve simply never met. But now Anna has a wedding to attend and needs to produce the hottie she’s been lying about for the past six months. Enter Jake Flynn, her infuriating, motorcycle-riding, jaw-droppingly gorgeous neighbor, who’s more than willing to fake it for a weekend. In fact, Jake won’t be satisfied until things get real.

Though Jake is only playing the role of adoring boyfriend, he’s starting to feel the heat, and judging by Anna’s sweet blush, so is she. Letting chemistry this intense go to waste would be a real shame. Soon, though, the thin line between fantasy and reality fades. Jake may not be what every buttoned-up fast-tracker wants, but he’s sure as hell what Anna needs. And if she takes a ride with him, their adventure never has to end.

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TEASER REVEAL!

“Jake, the wedding would completely suck for you,” Anna protested. “My ex is a nightmare and you would hate all of my friends. You would think the whole thing is ridiculous—because it is.” He just watched her, maddeningly, his smile curving as she tried to sputter out her refusals. “You don’t want to do this. Trust me.”

“I just said I did.”

“But . . . you can’t . . . you wouldn’t . . .” Anna stopped, flustered. What was happening here? Was she actually turning down a viable date? “There’s so much you would have to memorize about Dave. There’s no way you’re going to want to do that.”

Jake just lifted his brows. “You know, for someone who’s just met me, you seem to know a lot about what I would and wouldn’t want to do.”

“I don’t! I mean, I can guess. But I just . . . can’t.” Anna swallowed. “Look, I appreciate it. If I strike out tonight, I’ll call you. How about that?”

“That sounds good.” Jake signaled to the bartender. “So I guess I should make sure you have my number, then.”

“Oh, well yes. I guess. Or, you know, I could just—” Before Anna could complete the sentence, Jake had a pen in his fingers. They were both leaning on the bar, their faces inches apart. He tipped the pen to its side, sliding its base alongside her jaw. The cool metal on her flushed skin startled her, and Anna’s gaze jumped to his. The challenge in his eyes was unmistakable.

“Hold out your hand, Anna,” he said, as if they weren’t in the middle of a crowded bar, in front of everyone.

“That’s not necessary,” she said quickly. “I have other people’s cards—you can just use—just write on one of those.”

His gaze grew hotter, more intense. “That’s no good,” he said. “You might lose it.”

Anna hesitated, then something was triggered deep inside her, and she felt a dangerous flicker of pleasure. She knew that flicker, remembered it from somewhere, even as life and work and responsibility had taught her to keep it doused, out of commission. It had been a long time since she’d let that fire burn.

But now Jake Flynn was positioned in front of her with gasoline and a blowtorch.

Someone cleared his throat beside them, and a disgruntled voice rang out. “Excuse me, I’m Gary, and your friend Lacey—”

“Take off, Gary,” Jake said without turning around. His gaze held hers. “Anna?”

Anna held out her hand, and Jake held her arm steady, cradling it with his fingers. Sensation rocketed through her at the intimate touch, intensifying sharply as she felt the smooth slide of ink on her skin. He wrote slowly, sensually, the pen tracing wickedly silken lines on the hypersensitive skin on the inside of her wrist, all the way down until he reached her palm. By the time he was finished, Anna was amazed she was still conscious. Then he glanced at her.

“Think it’s dry? Or should I blow on it?”

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF FAKE IT – Want more of the Rule Breakers? ROCK IT, the first book in the series, is on sale now!

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Jennifer Chance

Author Info:

Jennifer Chance is the award-winning author of the New Adult series Rule Breakers. A lover of books, romance, and happily-ever-afters, she lives and writes in Ohio. Visit her website and find her on Twitter.

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Guest Post – Betting the Billionaire

29 Tuesday Apr 2014

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An Unsuitable Husband, Avery Flynn, Betting the Billionaire, Ros Clarke

This morning Avery Flynn discusses the appeal of the billionaire hero and gives us a look at her new book, Betting the Billionaire, featuring her sexy billionaire hero, Gabe.  And along the way we also get a peek at Ros Clarke’s yummy hero, Emile (oh, what a perfectly sexy name for a French soccer player!) … You definitely don’t want to miss either of these two!

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According to Forbes magazine there are more than 1,600 billionaires in the world today. Let that sink in for a moment.

*gets coffee*

*reads Jezebel*

*imagines winning the lottery*

Is your mind blown or what? That’s a lot of billionaires. I always figured most billionaires lived in the pages of romance novels but no, there are more than 1,600 of them. That’s a lot of book fodder right there.

The United States alone has 56 female billionaires—including the eighth richest woman (Christy Walton). I’m trying to remember the last romance book I read with a female billionaire heroine. Anyone? Put it in the comments, I want to go read that story.

The youngest billionaire in the U.S.? It’s a tie between 29 year olds Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz—both Facebook billionaires. The oldest? David Rockefeller Sr. at the ripe old age of 98. The hottest imaginary billionaire? That would have to be Gabe Campos from Betting the Billionaire. 🙂

Forbes has a list of the worlds billionaires (http://www.forbes.com/billionaires/list/#tab:overall) that you can peruse. They update it on a daily basis and rearrange the list as needed because of market fluctuations. How nuts is that? I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t be so into having the world know whenever I bounced a check. It’s got to be awkward at their billionaire club meetings. Do you offer condolences when someone drops five percent or just pretend you didn’t notice?

All the billionaire Googling got me curious. What is it about billionaires that fascinates us as romance readers? Sure the money is awesome, but as Biggie said so succinctly, “More money, more problems.”

For me, I love a billionaire hero (or heroine!) because I like brains. Smart people are sexy and in most billionaire romance books, it’s either a self-made billionaire or someone who inherited but is determined to prove their worth without the family funds. I like that. What can I say, brains and gumption are a deadly combination. Add in six pack abs (come on, it’s my romance fantasy here) and I’m all aflutter.

How about you? What is it about the billionaire hero or heroine that makes you grab a book off the shelf?

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Indulgence Unexpected Love Blog Tour with Ros Clarke and Avery Flynn

AUH-1600pxAn Unsuitable Husband

by Ros Clarke

Blurb:

Theresa Chartley has no time for marriage, and no room for disappointment–especially with French soccer player Emile Renaud. Sure, he’s gorgeous, but he’s wrong for a career woman like Theresa. If only her mother would stop pressuring her to get married and let her live her own life. Finding a very unsuitable husband to shock her parents into silence and put an end to the marriage campaign is the only answer. Emile will do just fine.

Theresa’s outrageous proposal is the answer to Emile’s problem. They’re complete opposites living in different worlds, but a fake marriage will let him ditch his clingy ex once and for all. Then he’ll be free of commitment and free to live his life the way he wants to.

A contract. Twelve months. And they walk away scot-free. But a year of marriage tests them both in unimaginable ways. Maybe Emile isn’t unsuitable after all, but how can Theresa let herself love him when she signed a contract to let him go?

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Author Info:

Ros is a writer, a church worker, a crafter, a blogger, a twitterer, a lazy gardener, and an appalling housekeeper. She lives in a sixteenth century shed in England and is very glad that it has twenty-first century plumbing. She is interested in almost everything except cricket and football (US and UK) and mostly she likes happy endings in fiction and in real life. Ros has been writing stories for as long as she can remember, never dreaming that other people would be interested in reading them. A few years ago, she discovered a writing forum on the internet, and has never looked back. Her head, and her hard drive,are full of ideas for fresh, fun, contemporary romances that she hopes you’ll love as much as she does.

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BotB-1600pxBetting the Billionaire

by Avery Flynn

Blurb:

If that man calls her one more time… So what if Gabe Campos is a model-dating billionaire who gets Keisha Jacobs hotter than a Ferrari’s engine on the straightaway? He keeps pushing her to sell her family’s furniture business, but she’ll never give in—not unless she wants to give her father a second heart attack.

All Gabe should be thinking about is how he’ll finally get revenge on the man who killed his father. But when he meets the man’s daughter, Keisha, instead of focusing on destroying Jacobs Fine Furnishings, he can’t get her warm-whisky voice out of his mind.

Forced by a snow storm to spend the night together, their passion ignites. The next day, however, it’s back to business. The only way Keisha can save her family is to win a bet with the billionaire. But neither realized their hearts are part of the bargain…

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Author Info:

Avery Flynn has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.

She fell in love with romance while reading Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory books. It wasn’t long before Avery had read through all the romance offerings at her local library. Needing a romance fix, she turned to Harlequin’s four books a month home delivery service to ease the withdrawal symptoms. That worked for a short time, but it wasn’t long before the local book stores’ staffs knew her by name.

Avery was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.

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Giveaway Info:

$25 Amazon gift card from Ros Clarke

“Book Nerd” T-Shirt and Pendant from Avery Flynn

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Guest Post – In Too Deep

28 Monday Apr 2014

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Due South series, In Too Deep, Tracey Alvarez

Join me this morning as Tracey Alvarez talks about her favorite kind of hero and gives us a peek at yummy West from In Too Deep.

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Choose your romance hero: A blue-collar works-with-his-hands type. Or, a white-collar rules-the-universe-from-his-Jaguar type. There’s a world of difference between each man but countless different ways to mix up the stereotypes.

Maybe it comes from my teenage years of reading multiple romances where the heroes were filthy rich and hired the heroine as a nanny or a secretary, but it takes a special white-collar hero to snag my interest. I admit to a long-standing lust for J.D Robb’s Roarke. I don’t think he’d appeal to me half as much if he didn’t have such a tough background which made him the man he is in the ‘In Death’ series.

Personally, I’m drawn to blue-collar heroes. Cowboys, construction workers (or the construction company owner—I’m not opposed to some wealth), cops, military men, and any man loaded with testosterone who’d be comfortable in a tool-belt. The kind of man who wouldn’t dream of calling a professional to fix the heroine’s leaky tap. A man with a smidgeon of dirt under his nails when he gets home from work, who takes seven minutes max to get ready in the morning. Who doesn’t own a tuxedo and wouldn’t know how to tie a bona-fide bow tie if his life depended on it.

West, from my first book, In Too Deep, proved a bit of a conundrum. On one hand he’s very much a blue-collar man. He manages a bar/hotel on Stewart Island—a rugged, harsh place where folk spend their whole lives carving out an existence in sometimes inhospitable conditions. West plays poker and rugby with his mates, and rides a motorbike. He’s also a pianist. He knows hair wax isn’t something derived from a bee-hive and he wears a button-down shirt to work—much to the hilarity of his mates. West knows how to fix the heroine’s leaky tap, but why waste time when he could call in a favor? Time mucking about with plumbing could be better spent coaxing Piper Harland into bed.

It’s the unexpected twists that make modern romance heroes so interesting. The construction worker who walks away from his family fortune because he wants to make it on his own merits. The CEO who teaches underprivileged kids basic carpentry skills and drives a classic Mustang, because who the heck wants to be seen driving a Jag.

I hope you enjoy reading about West in In Too Deep. He’s a slightly unconventional blue-collar hero, but he’s my kind of guy.

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intoodeepTitle: In Too Deep (Due South Book 1)

Author: Tracey Alvarez

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: 20th January 2014

Blurb:

She vowed never to return.

To save her brother from financial ruin, Piper Harland must do the one thing she swore she’d never do—return to the tiny island hometown where Ryan “West” Westlake crushed her heart. Piper is tough, resilient and a little wild—much like the remote and beautiful Stewart Island where she grew up. As a cop who’s part of the elite New Zealand Police National Dive Squad, bringing the dead back to their families still doesn’t stop the guilt she feels over her father’s drowning death. Now nine years later she’s obligated to return to a hostile community as the outsider, and forced to work with the man who was once her best friend and first lover.

She’s a risk he can’t take.

West is an Island man, through and through. As owner of the local pub, he lives and breathes the local community, and sure as hell can’t imagine living anywhere else. But most of all he refuses to ever fall for a woman like his flighty mother. He lost Piper once to give her the chance to fulfil her dreams of becoming a cop. But now she’s back for an unexpected six week visit to help her brother—his best mate. Maybe West wants her a little bit, maybe he can’t resist the temptation to tease and touch her, but can he fall in love with such a flight risk?

Saying goodbye for the second time might just destroy them both.

Buy links:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEZR8V8

Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HEZR8V8

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-too-deep-tracey-alvarez/1117786128?ean=2940045531726

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/389663

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/in-too-deep/id786936923?mt=11&uo=4

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/in-too-deep-42

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authorAuthor Info:

Tracey Alvarez lives in the Coolest Little Capital in the World (a.k.a Wellington, New Zealand) where she’s yet to be buried under her to-be-read book pile by Wellington’s infamous wind—her Kindle’s a lifesaver! Married to a wonderfully supportive IT guy, she has two teens who would love to be surgically linked to their electronic devices.

Fueled by copious amounts of coffee, she’s the author of contemporary romantic fiction set predominantly in New Zealand. Small-towns, close communities, and families are a big part of the heart-warming stories she writes. Oh, and hot, down-to-earth heroes—Kiwi men, in other words.

When she’s not writing, thinking about writing, or procrastinating about writing, she can be found reading sexy books of all romance genres, nibbling on smuggled chocolate bars, or bribing her kids to take over the housework.

Author Links:

Author Blog: http://www.traceyalvarez.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TraceyAlvarezAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TraceyAlvarezNZ

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/TraceyAlvarez

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Excerpt:

“Hey,” she shouted. “I wanna talk to you.”

“Leave me alone, Piper,” West’s voice rose above the running water.

He hadn’t told her to “piss off” or “stop bitching at me and go back to the city.” Progress, right?

“Not this time.” Catching West in the shower meant she’d have a captive audience.

Knowing he wouldn’t have locked it, Piper walked inside and shut the door behind her. In her imagined scenario, the steam-filled room would modestly conceal West in the shower cubicle while she talked.

She hadn’t taken into account an extractor fan. No steamed up mirrors, no fogged up shower glass, just the whirr of the fan and the hiss of the water. Plus the tanned and very bare length of West’s body. She froze beside the door and gripped the doorknob, her heart hurtling into her throat.

Thank God he faced away from her. The sight of his toned ass turned her breathing into an asthmatic wheeze. She debated a quick, quiet exit, but tossed that idea out—West was on the back foot here, since she had clothes on. Besides, the tension etched across the muscles of his back indicated he knew she was already inside.

Just keep it above neck level, say what you need to say, and get out.

She cleared her throat. “That was a crappy way to talk to your mother, you made her cry.”

West pulled his head out of the spray and scrubbed water off his face. “The woman cries at a drop of a hat, it goes with her artistic temperament.”

Then he turned.

Holy guacamole. Piper nearly wrenched the doorknob off the door. Her brain must’ve missed the memo to keep her eyes above West’s neck because, hello—nicely shaped pecs, washboard flat abs, corded thigh muscles…and then her gaze skipped straight back up to his, er, expanding interest.

“True, buhht…” Her tongue unfurled to her knees when West rubbed a bar of soap over his chest, never taking his direct, blue gaze from her.

“So you barged in here to tell me I was rude to my mother?” Water sprayed over his shoulder, running down his body. His soapy hand slid from pecs to the trail of dark hair low on his belly. A happy, happy trail indeed.

“Well, I…” She licked dry lips, looked at anything other than where his hand headed, and found her mud-flecked, crimson-cheeked reflection instead.

So much for West’s awkwardness at being butt naked—she was the one exposed and vulnerable. Her excuses for being there suddenly seemed lame. Under the circumstances maybe his reaction to Claire was understandable, and though she told his mother she’d talk to him, nothing was so important the conversation couldn’t wait until after West had finished being all wet and hot and naked.

The creak of the shower door made her jump.

“Piper?” His voice, low and loaded with seduction, blazed through her.

West left the shower, water cascading off him and onto the tiled floor. She averted her gaze and turned her back, yanking on the doorknob again. It slipped through her damp fingers.

“Is this really about my mother or did you barge in here for something else?”

The spicy scent of his shower gel curled around her and the heat of his skin singed the fine hairs on the back of her arm, but still she grappled with the stubborn doorknob.

“Like because you’re very, very muddy,” he said.

His breath touched the back of her neck, droplets of water falling on her shoulder. “There’s a clean spot here, I think.”

A thumb traced the sensitive skin behind one ear and her vision blurred.

“And another here.” Warm lips trailed along the curve where the cords of her neck met shoulder.

“But on the whole—” his hand snaked around her waist, fingers spread wide across her lower belly.

Hot shivers arrowed through her pelvis and struck its target.

“—you’re a dirty girl who should hit the shower—” He pressed her hips back against his body, shifting so his erection wedged intimately between her Lyrca-covered cheeks, “—with me.”

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Enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 copies of In Too Deep (ebooks, 1 for each blog)

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Tour Schedule:

April 28th–Romantic Reads and Such-Guest Post

April 29th–Bitches Be Writin-Spotlight

April 30th–The Book Queen-Interview

May 1st–Becky on Books-Spotlight

May 2nd–In Shadows-Spotlight

May 5th–My Erotic Notions-Spotlight

May 7th–Must Read Faster-Spotlight

May 8th–I’m Full of Bad Ideas-Guest Post

May 9th–YGRR-Spotlight

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Entangled New Releases

28 Monday Apr 2014

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Ally Broadfield, Angel Assassins series, Angel Kin, Call of the Siren, Demons of Infernum series, It's In His Kiss series, Just a Kiss, Lisa Kessler, Night Child, Paula Altenburg, Rosalie Lario, The Demon Lord, The Night series, Tricia Skinner

First thing this morning we’re going to take a look at the new releases from Entangled’s Brazen and Edge lines. I’ve read a couple of these and came away very happy. Check ’em out and see what interesting things you can find!

If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they’ve got the hero destined to melt your… heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

Introducing Brazen’s April 28th releases:
She’s a challenge he can’t resist. Find out more!     Special $0.99 Introductory Price!   Giveaway      He’s always wanted her. Now’s his chance to claim what’s his.Find out more!  Only 99 cents!   Giveaway

Plus don’t miss the re-issue of Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith! It released it on the retired Flaunt imprint back in 2013, but now it has a new cover and has joined the Brazen family.

One night with a sexy stranger is just what the doctor ordered…

Find out more!
Only 99 cents!

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Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from their popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page. Today I’m happy to be featuring Edge’s April 28th releases!! NightChild-500pxNight Child By Lisa Kessler Release Date: 4/28 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: http://Lisa-Kessler.com Blog: http://www.authorlisakessler.com/category/blog/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/LdyDisney Author Facebook: http://facebook.com/LisaKesslerWriter Series Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonSeriesLisaKessler Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/LisaKessler Newsletter: http://lisa-kessler.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=021315e00577de12b41994e33&id=d2d2bcb9d2 Author Bio: Lisa Kessler is an award winning author of dark paranormal fiction. Her debut novel, Night Walker, won a San Diego Book Award for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror as well as the Romance Through the Ages Award for Best Paranormal and Best First Book. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Synopsis: A psychic gift… Muriah La Deaux’s latest job requires her to locate an ancient codex detailing a prophecy of an immortal birth. But before she can deliver it, her client is brutally murdered. Now a man with chaos in his eyes wants the codex she’s hiding. An immortal child… Issa is one of the original Night Walkers, a proud protector of the mortal world. Now, when the survival of his entire race rests on protecting an unborn child, Issa is the only immortal strong enough to protect Muriah on a risky mission—locate the lost scrolls that will trap their foe—but his tenuous grasp on his sanity is slipping. The ultimate sacrifice… Muriah’s headstrong spirit awakens feelings in Issa that are best left buried. But as the battle between love and chaos ensues, sacrifices must be made. Tagline: Love is the ultimate sacrifice… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17801005-night-child Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/RtXouM Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1miRp5S Entangled Page:http://bit.ly/1jPuw9h Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554341/ ~ CotS_300pxCall of the Siren by: Rosalie Lario Release Date: 4/21/14 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: http://rosalielario.com/ Blog: http://rosalielario.com/blog/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/RosalieLario Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RosalieLario Goodreads:h ttp://www.goodreads.com/rosalie_lario Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hBmWM Author Bio: Award-winning author, Rosalie Lario, double majored in Anthropology and Classics at Florida State University. She briefly considered becoming an archaeologist before realizing that: (a) they do not actually live the life of Indiana Jones, and (b) she hates getting her hands dirty. She never imagined all the mythology she learned might someday come in handy, but it makes perfect fodder for the stories she now dreams up. Best of all, no dirt involved! When not writing, you can find her on a boat somewhere along South Florida’s waterways, chasing down a rainbow or pretending to be a pirate. You can learn more about Rosalie Lario at her website, http://www.rosalielario.com. Sign up for her Newsletter and connect with her on Twitter or Facebook. Synopsis: The half-siren half-demon bounty hunter Dagan Meyers swore he’d never settle down. His older brothers might’ve adjusted well to family life but tying himself to one woman is so not Dagan’s bag. Until he meets the gorgeous angel Lina, his brother Ronin’s long-lost adopted sister, and he can’t think of being with anybody but her. Too bad Ronin’s well aware of Dagan’s party-boy lifestyle and won’t let him anywhere near his angelic baby sister. Lina is still getting over the abandonment issues that began when she was orphaned as a child and has devoted her life to taking down evil Otherworlders. The last thing she wants is to develop feelings for man she knows will eventually leave her, too. But as the battle against a growing darkness continues—a powerful fae who’s harnessed untold power—Dagan and Lina find that love may be their greatest weapon against the very thing that threatens to destroy them all. Tagline: When darkness threatens…only love will bring them light Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13399311-call-of-the-siren Amazon Buy Link:http://amzn.to/1hZ8rTC Barnes & Noble Buy Link:http://bit.ly/1kOvCBG Entangled Book Link:http://bit.ly/1g19W52 Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554334/ ~ AngelKin-300Angel Kin By Tricia Skinner Release Date: 4/28/2014 Genre: Paranormal Romance Author Website: http://www.triciaskinner.com/ Author Blog: http://www.triciaskinner.com/blog/ Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTrish Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTriciaSkinner Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/triciaskinner Newsletter: http://www.triciaskinner.com/newsletter/ Author Bio: I’m Tri­cia Skin­ner and I write Paranormal Romance and Urban Fan­tasy. I’m a for­mer jour­nal­ist who dis­cov­ered my inspi­ra­tion to write fic­tion as an escape from “real life.” My read­ing tastes are all over the place, but I’m mainly drawn to fan­tasy (and its sub­gen­res), para­nor­mal, sci-fi, and history. When I’m not writ­ing, I’m a new­bie “green” prac­ti­tioner, fit­ness pro­cras­ti­na­tor, and a tech­nol­ogy geek. I’m a mother and a wife. My fam­ily includes two Great Danes. I’m also a gamer. I enjoy inter­act­ing with my fel­low geeks and help­ing other writ­ers, espe­cially through the Fan­tasy, Futur­is­tic & Para­nor­mal Chap­ter of Romance Writ­ers of Amer­ica where I’ve served as Newslet­ter Edi­tor. I’m rep­re­sented by Lau­rie McLean of Fore­word Lit­er­ary. Book Synopsis: While channeling Robin Hood’s “steal from the rich and give to the poor” attitude at a local politician’s house, ex-con Katie Logan witnesses a forced suicide. Dirty or not, supernatural or not, he didn’t deserve to die, especially not by his own hand. But with her record, stepping forward as a witness isn’t an option. On the run from the police and the murderer, she turns to The Bound Ones for help. When a beautiful woman comes to The Bound Ones, half-angel assassin Cain is immediately drawn to her. But when she fingers him as the killer, he can come to only one conclusion. The twin he thought was dead is very much alive…and trying to send him a message. Unfortunately, that message is: “You’re next.” It’s a race against time as Cain fights to save the woman he’s falling in love with before his brother Abel destroys them both. Tagline: The thief will steal his heart… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20764548-angel-kin Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1h8QvUk Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1miSbjo Entangled Page: http://bit.ly/1jb6qmf Giveaway Info: $25 Amazon  http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554317/ ~ Just-A-Kiss_500Just a Kiss By Ally Broadfield Release Date: 4/28/14 Genre: Historical Romance Author Website: http://allybroadfield.com/ Author Blog: http://embracingromance.com/ Author Twitter: http://twitter.com/abroadfield Author Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allybroadfield Author Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13062507-ally-broadfield  Author Bio: Ally lives in Texas and is convinced her house is shrinking, possibly because she shares it with three kids, five dogs, a cat, a rabbit, and several reptiles. Oh, and her husband. She likes to curse in Russian and spends most of her time letting dogs in and out of the house and shuttling kids around. She writes historical romance set in Regency England and Imperial Russia. She loves to hear from readers and you can find her on her website, Facebook, and Twitter, though she makes no claims of using any of them properly. Book Synopsis: Charlotte Lightwood has one season to find a husband or she’ll be forced to marry her guardian’s loathsome cousin. With no title or dowry, she doesn’t have much hope of making a good match. Sebastian Wilkinson, the Earl of Marley, has been the most eligible bachelor on the marriage mart for more years than he cares to count and is very aware of his duty to marry a woman who will add to the wealth and stature of his title. Sebastian makes Charlotte an offer she can’t refuse: he will pretend to court her to help her attract more suitors in exchange for her advice about which ladies he should pursue. As they work together, their mutual attraction grows. When they realize they just might be perfect for one another, they must decide whether to bow to the dictates of society or follow their hearts. Tagline: His proposal could only lead to temptation… Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21859205-just-a-kiss Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1qSk03Z Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/RtZsCM Entangled Page: http://bit.ly/1jboU7w Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554338/ ~ TheDemonLord_500_RGBThe Demon Lord By: Paula Altenburg Release Date: 4/28/14 Genre: Paranormal Romance Website: www.paulaaltenburg.com Blog: http://www.paulaaltenburg.com/blog/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/PaulaAltenburg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulaAltenburgAuthor?ref=hl Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5809064.Paula_Altenburg Author Bio: I’d like to be able to say I always wanted to be a writer, but the truth is I thought it looked like a lot of hard work. Life, however, sometimes leads us down paths we never intended to take. From the very beginning, my parents encouraged my love of books. When a Grade One teacher suggested I wrote too many “thrillers,” my mother, an English teacher, said I could write – and read – whatever I wanted. My high school English teachers later backed her up on that. In university, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Anthropology. At the time it was a whim, but it’s amazing how much that little piece of paper has benefited me over the years. Researching the history of civilizations has led to many intriguing worldbuilding possibilities. When my children were babies and money was tight, my mother, grandmother, and husband bought me an electric typewriter for my birthday because they knew I was bored and wanted me to be happy. My mother became my very first critique partner, willingly reading pages and pages of manuscripts no one should ever have to suffer through. She researched markets for me, and introduced me to a journalist friend, who in turn introduced me to the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia. My brother and my brother-in-law introduced me to Thieves’ World, David Eddings, and Piers Anthony. My sister gave me my first computer. My grandmothers believed if something’s too hard, you aren’t working hard enough. My brother and sisters have all successfully followed their dreams, and my husband and two sons offer me proof every day that hard work is something to be embraced, not avoided. With these people behind me, how could I possibly stray from a path on which life seems to have planted them as guardrails? Synopsis: The Demon Lord has conquered the mortal world and sampled its pleasures. Now all he needs is to conquer the goddess who is meant to complete him. She, however, has other plans. Allia is sent by her goddess sisters to win the heart of the Demon Lord and make him her slave. But Allia soon discovers that the Demon Lord’s heart is not easily given, and that in order to win it, she must sacrifice her own. Tagline: Never show fear to a demon Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21893695-the-demon-lord Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1qSkuHl Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://bit.ly/Qj8EJA EP Link: http://bit.ly/1dMOt0T Giveaway:  http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cb554317/

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Book Review – A March Bride

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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A March Bride, a Year of Weddings novella, Book Review, Rachel Hauck

cover38126-mediumIn this sweet romance by award-winning author Rachel Hauck, royal wedding plans are in the air, but the bride is being asked to give up so much for her new life that her groom-to-be is worried she may not return from her most recent visit home.

A year’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed.

Susanna has found her true prince, and their happily ever after is just around the corner. But when Nate asks her to give up something precious to her, Susanna can’t help but wonder if it’s a sign that their love is not meant to be.

Susanna Truitt (Once Upon A Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She’ll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, Susanna’s heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God’s plan for her.

Nathaniel would do anything for his bride-to-be. But he knows his position requires that she give up a lot to be with him. Her life will never be her own-right down to her very identity. When she travels home to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, right before the wedding, Nathaniel fears she won’t return. Gathering his courage, he devises a plan to win his bride all over again, and together they seek out a kingdom to treasure above all.

I thought Once Upon a Prince was fantastic and I’m happy to see a follow-up for Susanna and Nate.  (There is a sequel Princess Ever After, which isn’t a continuation of their story like this one, but I will be reviewing that one in the future so keep an eye out.)  It’s was nice to see what happened to them after they fought to be able to get married – the changes that have to be made and the sacrifices that Susanna has to make to marry a king.  Like the first story, there is a little bit of political fighting in A March Bride but it wasn’t quite as prevalent as it was in OUaP, probably because this one is just a novella.

Instead we get two people who have fears about their future and how they address those.  It’s very sweet and very real.  Everyone has reason to doubt that they are doing the right thing when they make as momentous change as getting married, but for Susanna it is even bigger because it is on an international scale, in front of the press, and the world.  And once she moves forward it is even more final because she’s marrying the life-time leader of a country – to go from small-town Georgia to queen is a big step and it would make anyone cautious.

Nate loves his bride-to-be and we get to see that he is once again will to fight for her and her happiness.  He’s got a lot going on being king but he also knows the value of a good woman who will support him and love him for him.  He also knows that if she won’t give up this last thing to be queen, he’ll either lose her or the crown.  Once again, Hauk delivers Prince Charming (or I guess here it would be King Charming) and his actions to make Susanna happy are just wonderful.

It’s pretty much a must to have read Once Upon a Prince, but considering what a wonderful book it was I don’t think anyone should hesitate.  If you dream of meeting your own Prince Charming or loved the idea of Prince William and Kate, then this is definitely the series for you.  You can’t find a better hero than Nate … be prepared for him to once again sweep you off your feet.

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Book Review – Come Home to Me

26 Saturday Apr 2014

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Book Review, Brenda Novak, Come Home to Me, Whiskey Creek series

cover41482-mediumHome is where her heart is

When Presley Christensen returns to Whiskey Creek with her little boy after two years away, she has completely changed her life. She’s made peace with her past and overcome the negative behavior that resulted from her difficult childhood. Now she’s back in the small town that was the closest thing to “home” she ever knew—the town where she can be with the sister who’s her only family.

There’s just one catch. Aaron Amos still lives in Whiskey Creek, at least until he moves to Reno to open a branch of the Amos brothers’ auto body shop. And no matter how hard she’s tried, Presley hasn’t been able to get over him. Seeing him again makes the longing so much worse. But she hopes she can get through the next few months, because she can’t fall back into his arms…or his bed. She’s come too far to backslide now. And there’s a secret she’s been guarding—a secret she’ll do anything to protect.

I’m going to say this and it breaks my heart, but I finally found a Whiskey Creek novel that I didn’t like more than the ones that came before it.  I love the idea of this book – that these two could turn their lives around and get their acts together.  And I totally understand why Presley didn’t tell Aaron that he was the father of her son.  And I even understand why Aaron is so confused by the way that Presley is treating him.  And in theory it all should make a really intriguing story … I just didn’t feel it this time.  Maybe I just need to go back and read Dylan and Cheyenne’s story, When Snow Falls, so that I can see how Presley and Aaron’s relationship was then to get a better feel for the way thing play out here.

Unfortunately we spent more time seeing Presley try to push Aaron away that they don’t actually spend quality time together to develop a good, solid relationship.  With just a couple of chapters to go she finally gives them a chance to date as a real couple but that time isn’t described because there are so few pages left.  I wish we’d had a chance to see them have a grown up relationship, I wanted to see Aaron actually develop feelings for Presley instead of being jealous or territorial.  I love the idea of his character so much, I wanted him to have a fantastic romance.

And I’m not sure where this plotline is going, but the side story with Cheyenne is so weird.  I cannot see this ending well for anyone and I’m not sure I understand why it is necessary.  I don’t want to spoil it for anyone that is going to read the story, but if you have to know go check out some of the Goodreads reviews because you’ll find out all about it in 2 seconds.  I’ll reserve judgment until I see what Novak has planned but I really was stunned when it came up.

I will give Novak credit – she is an amazing writer.  I may not have cared for this one but it is very smooth and has good flow.  I’ll definitely be looking for the next one because I know the series itself is fantastic.  And maybe that is the problem, I’m comparing a good story to the great ones that came before it.

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Guest Post – Marked by Hades

25 Friday Apr 2014

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Bound By Hades series, Marked by Hades, Reese Monroe

Today’s guest post comes to us from Reese Monroe and gives us a look at her book Marked by Hades and the Bound by Hades series.  These heroines look like all sorts of fun!

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My street team Rock Star, Katrina Whittaker, sat down and chatted with Sadie and Yvonne, the heroines from the first two books in the Bound by Hades trilogy. Sounds like they had a great time…then again, Katrina’s all kinds of awesome so I’m not surprised at all!

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Katrina: Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourselves? 

Yvonne: Hi, Katrina. It’s nice to meet you. I’d shake your hand, but…well, I have my leather gloves on, so I shouldn’t turn you to dust, but I’d rather not risk it. Matter of fact, I feel like I’m sitting way to close to both of you. **moves seat back**

Anyway. I’m a twenty-something, 200-year-old, ex-demon…Oh gosh. Maybe I shouldn’t start out with that. Let’s put it this way. I’m still working to figure out just who…and what…I am. But one thing’s for certain, I got me an awesome Mate who’s helping me figure things out.

Sadie: Hey Kat, hope it’s okay if I call you Kat. Thanks for having us here. I’ve never been to Australia before. It’s wicked awesome. I want to see all of it. There’s so much I don’t know about this place!

Oh, but you asked about us. Hi, I’m Sadie. I show up in book 1, Forged by Fate. I was just turning eighteen and about to graduate from undergrad when he rocked my world. I had my life all planned out: Six figure a year job, prestige, consistency, stability…I was determined to show the world a freakishly strong, super smart orphan like me could make something of herself.

Little did I know what Fate had in store for me…

Kat: How did you meet and how did you feel about this initially?

Yvonne: Ohh, that’s an interesting story…after the fact, anyway. **she glances at Sadie** I kind of…held her hostage. But, in my defense, it was when I was a demon. Totally screwed in the head and totally betrayed by someone I thought I could trust.

I was immediately intrigued by her. Mostly her intense desire to get back to Theo—her Mate. I’d always wanted someone to love, and when she talked about her Mate, I could see what they had was an epic love. So, when I first met her, she was unconscious, and unconscious most of the time, but when she woke up…yeah, I was totally jealous of her.

Sadie: Yeah, that whole holding me hostage sucked rocks, but…it turned out okay. And look, now we’re totally related. I pretty much wanted to kill her when I first met her. But I didn’t have a Mavet dagger. Thankfully. Looking beyond my desire to kill her, I saw she was a different kind of demon—yeah, sounds weird, but it’s true. And look. I was right!

Kat: How has life been since the events that happened that brought you two together?

Yvonne: Whoa. It was a little bumpy getting to the end point with Justin, but I can’t say much to that, Reese might vaporize me in the final book if I give away too many spoilers, but I can say this…the journey, while very trying and heartbreaking at some points, was worth it. I’ve decided love is worth any risk!

Sadie: I can’t complain. I’m mated to a great guy, get to vanquish demons to Hades which keeps the humans safe—oh, I’m still getting used to the whole not being human anymore thing. **she giggles** One other thing I’m getting used to is being married and the whole meshing of two personalities under the same roof. You know…socks lying everywhere, rolling the toothpaste tube up…

Kat: How do you both feel about being Marked? And the men The Great One has chosen for you both?

Yvonne: First of all, I freaked out when my Mark surfaced. I had no memory of who—or what—I was, so it scared me. I thought it made me a target or something. I mean, I woke up on a bench, naked and had no memory other than my first name. And to top things off, any living thing I touch turned to dust…So when this thing showed up **she taps her shoulder** yeah, I freaked big time.

Once I learned what was happening…thanks to Sadie…and realized I was Mated to Justin, I was happy, actually. I wanted to belong to something…someone, and he was an amazingly kind, generous person, so I was glad.

He, on the other hand, not so happy about it…

Sadie: That’s true **Sadie laughs** Justin was pretty set against the whole Mate thing. I always warned him he couldn’t stop it, but he’s a stubborn bugger sometimes. When my Mark surfaced, I was pretty confused—not to mention sick—and when I researched it, I didn’t like what I found. Scared me what little I found on the symbol. Knowledge calms me. It’s how I’m geared, so all the “unknown” that came along with this mark didn’t help calm me down much. So, I kicked Theo’s ass the first time I met him.

Can you blame me? I mean, he just comes on into my nice, neat, planned-out world and blasts through it like a freaking cannon. I eventually fell for the big lug and love the road The Great One put us on together.

Kat: How did you feel when you first received your markings?

Yvonne: I had this wicked-awesome dream, but y’all are going to have to read about that. I was sick for a couple of days, and it pulsed a lot. I eventually figured out that it pulsed when I was near my Mate or when things…got intense with us.

Sadie: I was sick, too. Hot dreams, yes. But I hate the sick thing. I thought for sure I had cancer or something like that. I couldn’t wrap my brain around how a mark could just…appear like that. Then again, the Shomrei world doesn’t always work in a logical manner. Learned that big time! Still working on being okay with that, but I’m getting better.

Kat: What do you foresee your future to be like?

Yvonne: I may never be able to touch any other living thing, besides Justin, without turning it to dust, but being mated to a 911 year-old Shomrei Warrior lends to an adventurous life full of twists and turns.

Sadie: Adventure for sure. We’ve got Lucifer to deal with so, like Yvonne said, life won’t be dull in the Bradford household.

Kat: Upon seeing Yvonne after your first encounter what did you think Sadie?

Sadie: Oh, I freaked. Eventually I stabbed her. **Sadie looks sheepishly at Yvonne** Thankfully she forgave me.

Yvonne: After I kicked your butt!

Kat: Overall what are your thoughts on your newfound lives with these sexy hunks?

Yvonne: Hands off, sister, or these gloves’ll come off. **She smiles** Kidding! Let’s just say life is…fun. And I’m looking forward to eternity learning everything there is about him **winks**

Sadie: Ohhh, Yvonne **Sadie waggles her eyebrows** You’re naughty! I’d have to agree, though. My Theo waited for me—if you know what I mean—so we’ve got lots to make up for.

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Whoa. I’m wondering what Theo and Justin are thinking about this interview…Wonder if they’ll stop by to comment…

Thanks, Kat for interviewing the girls of Forged by Fate and Bound by Hades. This was fun. And thanks to Romantic Reads and Such for having us all here today to celebrate the release of Marked by Hades. It’s an exciting day, and I’m so happy Justin and Yvonne’s story is out there!

Happy Reading.

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MarkedByHades_highresMarked by Hades

by Reese Monroe

Blurb;

One choice away from eternity…

For 911 years, Gatekeeper companion Justin Bradford has denied the possibility of being mated to only one woman. He enjoys them all too much to settle down. So when he feels his mate’s Ahavah mark surface, his first instinct is to ignore it. But when he sees the leather-clad beauty in need of his help that’s easier said than done…

Yvonne wakes up naked on a cold park bench in a small town with no memory of who—or what—she is. All she knows is the gentle man who woke her was turned to dust when she touched him. And now the strange mark that appeared on her shoulder throbs in the presence of the raven-haired man now offering to help her…

As Justin and Yvonne navigate the mystery of her past, their bond grows, but the secrets they discover and the sacrifices that must be made could be enough to rip them apart for eternity.

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Author Info:

Originally from Minnesota, Reese Monroe currently enjoys living in the sunny Arizona desert with her husband of seventeen years and her loveable Shetland Sheep dog, Maddux. Monroe holds a degree in psychology from Southwest Minnesota State University and a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. When she’s not busy writing her next trilogy, she can be found pounding the pavement, training to run her first marathon.

Reese Monroe is a contributing blogger at the widely popular site New Adult Alley and has been part of the New Adult revolution for years having penned over thirty novels in the exciting new category.

Connect with Reese on Twitter, through Facebook or her website. Reese also writes as Lynn Rush and you can find her alter egohere.

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Cover Reveal – Love Me to Death

25 Friday Apr 2014

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Love Me to Death, Marissa Clarke, The Underveil Series

First up we’re getting the first look at the cover for Marissa Clark’s newest book, Love Me to Death.  And oh what an enticing cover it is!

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LMTD - FRONT - 300Love Me To Death

by Marissa Clark

Release Date: October 28, 2014

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Blurb:

Medical research scientist Elena Arcos has always lived her life under the radar. When she is shot in a convenience store robbery, Elena finds herself rocketed into supernatural insanity courtesy of a sexy immortal law enforcer. He’s convinced she’s some kind of freaky half-vampire thing and that her deceased dad was the real deal: a blood sucking monster. Yeah, right.

Nikolai Itzov never anticipated battling the urge to kiss the offspring of his father’s murderer. As a Slayer, an elite law enforcer descended from Azrael himself, his orders from the Underveil General are clear: Kill her or die.

Nikolai and Elena find themselves in a life and death battle to stop a plot designed to lift the Underveil and enslave humans. With her analytical mind and his centuries of training, they might be able to foil the plot with their lives and maybe their hearts intact. But in order to succeed, he must help her become the very thing he hates the most: an Undead.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16005226-love-me-to-death

Amazon Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1gU7ACm

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Marissa ClarkeAuthor Info:

Marissa Clarke lives in Texas, where everything is bigger, especially the mosquitoes.

When not writing, she wrangles her rowdy pack of three teens, husband, and a Cairn Terrier named Annabel, who rules the house (and Marissa’s heart) with an iron paw.

She loves to connect with readers, so follow/friend her on Facebook and Twitter (buttons in the bar above), or shoot her an email from the “Contact” page.

Marissa Clarke is a pseudonym. Her real name is Mary Lindsey and she also writes young adult novels for Penguin USA.

Website: http://www.marissaclarke.com/

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Guest Post – Her Desert Treasure & Risk of a Lifetime

24 Thursday Apr 2014

Posted by romanticreadsandsuch in Blog Tour, Contest

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Claudia Shelton, Her Desert Treasure, Larie Brannick, Risk of a Lifetime

This morning I’m so very pleased to welcome Larie Brannick as she gets to do her very first guest post – how thrilling is that!?!?  So everyone be very welcoming and make sure that you stop by to say hi … and check out her new book, Her Desert Treasure.  It sounds like that perfect mix of romance and intrigue.

And to give you that little extra suspense boost, we’re also going to take a look at Risk of a Lifetime by Claudia Shelton.  Both look like fantastic books, promising to keep you on the edge of your seat on your way to HEA.

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My first guest blog! How exciting! If you had told me six months ago that not only would I sell my first manuscript (to a rockin’ publisher!), but that my first release day would be absolutely amazing, and I’d be invited to post guest blogs, I’d have said you were crazy.

When I started this whole writing thing, I had big daydreams about becoming the next Nora Roberts or something, but it didn’t take long to realize that success like that is not the norm. Even though my first story came to me pretty easily, it’s everything that you have to do after you finish the book that can get you down. Submissions, rejections, getting your hopes up only to find out your baby isn’t as cute as you thought it was!

Then one day, you get an email that changes your life. Someone actually shares your love and enthusiasm for your story, and they want to share it with the rest of the world. Just like you do. I’ve gotta say, that’s a pretty great day. 🙂  And after a few months of editing, proofreading, cover art samples, and the million other details that go into preparation for publishing, you get to see your baby in its graduation cap and gown, ready to take on the world!

Everyone has a milestone or two that stays with them for a lifetime. For me, my very first release day was one of those milestones. I’ll never forget the thrill of seeing my book on my favorite websites, reading wonderful reviews, and the overall giddiness of achieving a goal.

Thank you for joining me on this journey! And if you’ve had a chance to read my debut novel, Her Desert Treasure, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙂

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Risk your heart with these new titles from Entangled Ignite…

HerDesertTreasure500By Larie Brannick

Tagline: Can their love save her life?

Blurb:

Inheriting her grandfather’s ranch is the perfect opportunity for Meg Reynolds to begin again. The land is her only chance to hold on to the last bit of family she had. But Jake Matthews has other plans. Despite the heat blazing between them, he’ll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. When someone threatens Meg and seems willing to kill her for her land, Meg doesn’t know who she can trust. And when she’s kidnapped, Jake wonders if he’ll ever be able to let her know he cares more for her than the land that stands between them…

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Author Info:

Larie is a Colorado girl, born and bred. She and her husband live in a small mountain town where they are settling into life as empty-nesters. When she isn’t writing, reading or thinking about romance, she works for two busy orthopaedic surgeons.

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RiskOfALifetime500Risk of a Lifetime

by Claudia Shelton

Tagline: Can she survive his past?

Blurb:

Three years ago, Marcy Bradley let the man she loved go so he could follow his career dream of being an FBI agent. She sent divorce papers. He signed. She never filed them.

With a killer after them, Marcy and JB run for their lives, escaping to a lakeside cabin. Their love is rekindled, and JB realizes they’re still married, but will there be time for their passion amidst the explosions and gunshots?

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Author Info:

Award-winning author Claudia Shelton thought she wrote mainstream when she began writing, but before long, someone told her she sounded more like romance. Then those pesky alpha heroes and the women strong enough to love them, started running through her mind insisting she write their own happily-ever-after. Since then, she’s focused on HEA with a splash of suspense or intrigue, becoming a two-time finalist in the Daphne Du Maurier (Unpublished) awards for excellence in mystery and suspense. During her downtime from writing, you’ll find her sipping a cup of cocoa in winter’s chill or enjoying a drink by the water in summer’s heat–either way, she’s always enjoying life. Her novel RISK OF A LIFETIME releases April 2014.

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$25 Amazon Gift Card from Claudia Shelton

$25 Giftcard from Larie Brannick

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