Sunday, August 31, 2014

August Update at Thoughts



I've decided to do monthly updates instead of weekly updates here at Thoughts. So here's a racap of the month of August for you.


~*Reviews*~


TOTAL: 12


~*Books Finished*~


TOTAL: 16

  • Seducing the Enemy (Heirs of Damon #1) by Noelle Adams
  • Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters #2) by Krista & Becca Ritchie
  • Sugar on the Edge (Last Call #3) by Sawyer Bennett
  • Scandalous Summer Nights by various authors
  • Getting Off (Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin) by Abby Green
  • Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates
  • A SEAL's Fantasy (Uniformly Hot SEALs #5) by Tawny Weber
  • Channel 20Something (20Something #1) by Amy Patrick
  • Keeping Mr. Right Now (Kisses in the Sand) by Robin Bielman
  • This is Falling (Falling #1) by Ginger Scott
  • Sleeping with the Boss (Anderson Brothers #1) by Marissa Clarke
  • Wild Attraction (Wild 0.5) by Emma Hart
  • Wild Temptation (Wild #1) by Emma Hart
  • One Night with her Boss (One Night novellas #4) by Noelle Adams
  • Dare to Resist (Wedding Dare 0.5) by Laura Kaye
  • Wild (The Ivy Chronicles #3) by Sophie Jordan


~*Tours/Blasts/Reveals*~



~*Otherwise*~



~*As for me...*~


Yeah, so, nothing really happening here! I've been working and taking care of other stuff around here. I'm planning on starting up a new Etsy shop for my photos soon, but that's about it. I DID go see If I Stay last Monday with The Rebecca and The Steph. It was AMAZING. I mean, it's been like literally 5 years since I read the book, but they did a great job with the movie. Did any of you see it yet? What do you think?

And that's about it! I hope everyone's been having a great year, and a great summer!

Jessica

Write On Review-a-thon (Take Two!): Sunday #reviewathon

Write On Review-a-Thon

Hello everybody! I just found out about something AMAZING. It's called the Write On Review-a-thon! It's hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen.

I have a goal this time of getting all review posts that haven't been set up, set up. AND to write at least 6-8 reviews. I'm lowering the goal because I don't want to be overwhelmed.

I'm putting a * next to the ones that are NetGalley (or review) books that need reviews more than the others.

Here's a little check-in post for myself...


~List of books to review~


1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
2. What a Duke Dares by Anna Campbell *
3. The End of Feeling by Cindy C. Bennett *
4. Moments of Julian by Keary Taylor
5. One Night with her Boss by Noelle Adams
6. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
7. Her Wicked Heart by Ember Casey
8. Beyond Love and Hate by Zoe York
9. Burned by Sarah Morgan *
10. One Hot Night: Three Contemporary Romance Novellas by Noelle Adams
11. Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
12. Tease by Sophie Jordan
13. The Other Side of Someday by Carey Heywood
14. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones *
15. Sugar on the Edge by Sawyer Bennett *
16. Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates *
17. Getting Off by Abby Green *
18. Hothouse Flower by Krista & Becca Ritchie
19. Wild Attraction by Emma Hart
20. Wild Temptation by Emma Hart
21. Sleeping with the Boss by Marissa Clarke *
22. Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman *
23. Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick *
24. Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye
25. Seven by Claire Kent
26. Changing His Game by Justine Elvira
27. Scandalous Summer Nights Novellas *
28. Slade by Victoria Ashley
29. Sweet Addiction by Jessica Daniels
30. The Wedding Favor by Cara Connelly


~Completed so far~


1. Sugar on the Edge by Sawyer Bennett ✓ posted to Goodreads
2. The End of Feeling by Cindy C. Bennett ✓ posted to Goodreads
3. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones ✓ posted to Goodreads
4. Burned by Sarah Morgan ✓ posted to Goodreads
5. Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates ✓ posted to Goodreads
6. Getting Off by Abby Green ✓ posted to Goodreads


~To format and set up~


1. Wild Attraction by Emma Hart
2. Wild Temptation by Emma Hart
3. Sleeping with the Boss by Marissa Clarke
4. Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman
5. Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick
6. Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye
7. One Night with her Boss by Noelle Adams
8. Switch Me On by Julie McBride
9. My First, My Last by Lacey Silks
10. Stranded with the Rancher by Janice Maynard
11. Taste by Cambria Hebert
12. Oh, Naughty Night! by Leslie Kelly
13. Flirting with Love: Braden's # 10 by Melissa Foster
14. Taming His Tutor by Natalie Anderson
15. Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey
16. Wild by Sophie Jordan
17. Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates
18. Getting Off by Abby Green


~Formatted & Set Up~


1. Switch Me On by Julie McBride
2. Taste by Cambria Hebert
3. Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates
4. Getting Off by Abby Green
5. Sleeping with the Boss by Marissa Clarke
6. Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman
7. Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick


Woot! I'm happy to report that I was able to meet my goal. Six new reviews written, posted on Goodreads, and scheduled for the blog! Plus, I have some future reviews set up. YAY!


How did your reviewing go this weekend? How many reviews were you able to write?

Jessica

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Write On Review-a-thon (Take Two!): Saturday #reviewathon

Write On Review-a-Thon


Hello everybody! I just found out about something AMAZING. It's called the Write On Review-a-thon! It's hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen.

I have a goal this time of getting all review posts that haven't been set up, set up. AND to write at least 6-8 reviews. I'm lowering the goal because I don't want to be overwhelmed.

I'm putting a * next to the ones that are NetGalley (or review) books that need reviews more than the others.

Here's a little check-in post for myself...
Four books reviewed and a couple formatted and set up! I believe we can call today a success. ^_^


~List of books to review~


1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
2. What a Duke Dares by Anna Campbell *
3. The End of Feeling by Cindy C. Bennett *
4. Moments of Julian by Keary Taylor
5. One Night with her Boss by Noelle Adams
6. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
7. Her Wicked Heart by Ember Casey
8. Beyond Love and Hate by Zoe York
9. Burned by Sarah Morgan *
10. One Hot Night: Three Contemporary Romance Novellas by Noelle Adams
11. Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
12. Tease by Sophie Jordan
13. The Other Side of Someday by Carey Heywood
14. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones *
15. Sugar on the Edge by Sawyer Bennett *
16. Breaking All Her Rules by Maisey Yates *
17. Getting Off by Abby Green *
18. Hothouse Flower by Krista & Becca Ritchie
19. Wild Attraction by Emma Hart
20. Wild Temptation by Emma Hart
21. Sleeping with the Boss by Marissa Clarke *
22. Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman *
23. Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick *
24. Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye
25. Seven by Claire Kent
26. Changing His Game by Justine Elvira
27. Scandalous Summer Nights Novellas *
28. Slade by Victoria Ashley
29. Sweet Addiction by Jessica Daniels
30. The Wedding Favor by Cara Connelly


~Completed so far~


1. Sugar on the Edge by Sawyer Bennett ✓ posted to Goodreads
2. The End of Feeling by Cindy C. Bennett ✓ posted to Goodreads
3. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones ✓ posted to Goodreads
4. Burned by Sarah Morgan ✓ posted to Goodreads
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~To format and set up~


1. Wild Attraction by Emma Hart
2. Wild Temptation by Emma Hart
3. Sleeping with the Boss by Marissa Clarke
4. Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman
5. Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick
6. Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye
7. One Night with her Boss by Noelle Adams
8. Switch Me On by Julie McBride
9. My First, My Last by Lacey Silks
10. Stranded with the Rancher by Janice Maynard
11. Taste by Cambria Hebert
12. Oh, Naughty Night! by Leslie Kelly
13. Flirting with Love: Braden's # 10 by Melissa Foster
14. Taming His Tutor by Natalie Anderson
15. Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey
16. Wild by Sophie Jordan


~Formatted & Set Up~


1. Switch Me On by Julie McBride
2. Taste by Cambria Hebert
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Of the ones I've done so far, I've posted them to Goodreads, so you can see the review when you click the link next to the book. Most of the reviews will be shared on the blog in the coming weeks.


How's your reviewing going this weekend? How many have you written so far?

Jessica

Friday, August 29, 2014

Blitz: The Other Side of Someday by Carey Heywood


Welcome to The Other Side of Someday Book Blitz!


The Other Side of Someday
by Carey HeywoodCarolina Days #1
Publication Date: July 17, 2014
Purchase from: AmazonNookKoboiBooks

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Falling in love? Courtney Grayson has been there, done that.

Men, who needs them? Love wasn’t everything she thought it would be. This time around she’s doing things differently. She hasn’t sworn off men for good, just isn’t interested in settling. Trusting someone with her heart again? Someday, but not today.

Falling in love? Sorry, Clay Bradshaw is not the guy for you.


He’s never been in love and he doesn’t see it happening. Hooking up can be fun, but more often than not, women are a distraction he doesn’t need. He’s a busy man, and doesn’t have time to date, let alone fall in love. Will someone ever change that? There’s always a chance, someday.

Life doesn’t always go as planned, and love may find them both on the other side of someday.


Excerpt

“I’m not sure how I feel about a first floor master,” Clay mumbles.

“It only seems logical to give Maggie her own space.” I raise the blinds in the kitchen window to peer into the backyard.

“Will you be okay being that far away from them if we have kids?”

I turn to face him, my mouth falling open. “Kids?”

His hands find my hips as his lips press to my cheek. “Yes, Ma’am. That is if you want to have my babies someday.”

I’m prepared to start making Clay’s babies on this countertop with our realtor as witness.

I coil my arms around his neck. “No first floor master then.”

I’m lucky I’m holding onto him because the smile he gives me would have knocked me on my ass otherwise. He presses a hard, fast kiss to my lips before pulling me toward the living room where our realtor, Darcy, is waiting.

“We’d like to eliminate any properties with a first floor master.”


About Carey Heywood

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with six books out and many more to come. She was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Ever the mild-mannered citizen, Carey spends her days working in the world of finance, and at night, she retreats into the lives of her fictional characters. Supporting her all the way are her husband, three sometimes-adorable children, and their nine-pound attack Yorkie.




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Jessica

Review: This Is Falling by Ginger Scott

Title: This Is Falling
Author: Ginger Scott
Published: August 29th 2014
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
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Caution: May contain spoilers
First, I had to remember how to breathe. Then, I had to learn how to survive. Two years, three months and sixteen days had passed since I was the Rowe Stanton from before, since tragedy stole my youth and my heart went along with it.

When I left for college, I put a thousand miles between my future and my past. I’d made a choice—I was going to cross back to the other side, to live with the living. I just didn’t know how.

And then I met Nate Preeter.

An All-American baseball player, Nate wasn’t supposed to notice a ghost-of-a-girl like me. But he did. He shouldn’t want to know my name. But he did. And when he learned my secret and saw the scars it left behind, he was supposed to run. But he didn’t.

My heart was dead, and I was never supposed to belong to anyone. But Nate Preeter had me feeling, and he made me want to be his. He showed me everything I was missing.

And then he showed me how to fall.

My Thoughts:

Have you ever picked up a book and thought, "Hmm...I think this one is going to be a very touching story...I must read it," and then you read it and you find yourself overwhelmed with feels? THIS BOOK, you guys. This book was that book. I sincerely hope it comes out in paperback because I want to hold it in my hands SO BAD.

I had a strong adoration for both Rowe and Nate--like immense adoration. Rowe has been through the ringer in life, and still is. I won't get super spoilery (even though it's not necessarily a spoiler), but there was a shooting that happened while she was in high school which has seriously impacted the way she lives her life now. Nate wants her to let him in, but she's reluctant because of the past. After a little bit of time, they open up to each other and it's a beautiful thing. So. Freaking. Beautiful. I just... I can't even begin to explain it. You just need to read for yourself.

This Is Falling made me fall in love. It is a shining example of how New Adult should be--honest and real and full of love and life and growing into who you are. I liked seeing Rowe learn to live again after so much pain in life. Ginger Scott had me addicted to the words on the page. The ending had me sobbing--and I rarely sob reading books. All I can say is NATE'S LETTER. *swoony sighs and tears* I want a Nate of my own. Amazing times infinity and HIGHLY recommended.

My Rating:

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Review: Seducing The Enemy by Noelle Adams

Title: Seducing The Enemy
Author: Noelle Adams
Published: October 14th 2013
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Add to your Goodreads shelf
Caution: May contain spoilers
After being injured in a tragic accident as a child, Marietta Edwards has lived a sheltered life. Finally recovered, she wants to indulge in pleasures that are entirely new to her, so she begins by seducing a sexy, mysterious stranger. Only after their one-night stand does she learn their families have been embroiled in a fifteen-year legal battle and the man she’s given herself to is her worst enemy.

The heir to a vast fortune, Harrison Damon believes the unforgettable night he spent with Marietta in Monte Carlo is just a fling, an escape from his responsibilities. Then he discovers she is an Edwards—the family he despises most. He can’t quench his attraction for her, but he won’t let her use it against him. He won’t let her manipulate him to win money from his family. No matter how much he wants her, he won’t let her seduce him again.

My Thoughts:

There's no question that every time I pick up a Noelle Adams novel, I know I'm going to adore it. When I picked this one up, I had no idea what I was in for. Often I just expect something cute, something likable... but then I get something amazing instead.

It is impossible not to love Marietta. She's hilarious, so much so, that I couldn't stop laughing in the first couple chapters. My favorite is the scene with all the accents. I love seeing couples together just being ridiculous and laughing like that. It kept happening, even up until the end. It was simply ADORABLE. So was Harrison. There were moments when I wanted to shake him a little bit, but deep down you just know he'll come through and be an honorable man. He paid close attention to Etta, enough that he tried to protect her from things that made her uncomfortable.

The situation between their families is serious, and I liked how we were able to see it from different angles. What I really liked about it was how everything tied in from beginning to end. Not going to go into detail there because... spoiler alert! And I don't like doing that to people.

Seducing The Enemy is a need-to-keep-turning-the-page kind of novel. Marietta and Harrison have a lot to work through, and yet they care for each other enough to push through the obstacles. They learned how to trust and love deeply. It had everything a romance should have, and then some. Every Noelle Adams story I read is intriguing and honest and sweet. This one is definitely worthy is picking up sometime.

My Rating:

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Blitz: RESIST by Lilly Avalon #newadult #giveaway


Welcome to the Resist by Lilly Avalon book blitz!



Resist
by Lilly Avalon
Resist #1
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Purchase from: Amazon
Add to Goodreads.
Allegra Maxwell is sick of the monotony of life. It's all work and no play, and right now she wants to play. She shows up at her company's yearly meeting with one goal in mind: have a one night stand with a stranger. What she doesn't count on is Devlin Pierce walking through the door.

When Allegra first met Devlin, she knew he would be nothing but trouble. After he proved her theory true last year, she made a vow to avoid him at all costs. He's the last person she wants to see, and he knows it. He refuses to leave her alone though. As much as she tries to fight it, the pull he has on her is undeniable. Her ability to resist him proves impossible when Devlin makes her an offer she can't refuse.

One night. That's all he asks. That's all she wants. Or is it?


Excerpt

His fingers graze my chin, carefully turning my face back to his. “What is it, Allegra?”

In a voice barely above a whisper, I say, “I couldn't possibly imagine being loved like women are in the movies.”

He frowns at this. “That's no way to live your life.”

“How else can I when all I've suffered is heartbreak while all my peers marry and have children? I feel like I'm one of the spinsters in a Jane Austen novel.”
“You're only twenty-five for God's sake.”

“Exactly.” Halfway through my twenties with no prospects in life. No suitors, no love, no happiness.

“You're still young. You may be sexy as hell but you're not just some pretty face. You're smart, sophisticated, honest, and incredibly funny. Most guys are terrified of a woman who can give them a run for their money. They want a woman they can easily manipulate, someone who is just arm candy. Not me.”

“What do you want?”

He takes my hand in his. “The whole package. Beauty is only skin deep. I want a woman with everything, one who fulfills my desires physically and emotionally.” He's playing with my fingers, weaving his around mine then letting go only to do it again. He makes eye contact and brings my hand up to his lips. He presses a warm kiss on top of my hand, and then turns it over to place one on my palm.

When he lets go of my hand, I almost reach to grab his again. I finally breathe again and it comes out a little shaky. Silently, I curse myself for feeling something. He's getting to me.

Oh, boy, is he getting to me.
 



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About the Author
Lilly Avalon writes new adult and erotic romances. She's in her twenties and lives in a cute little apartment in a small city. She loves reading romantic stories as much as she loves writing them. Her favorite things include dancing, watching scandalous television dramas, and autumn. Lilly Avalon is a pseudonym.





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Jessica

Monday, August 25, 2014

Cover Reveal: Noelle Adams - Stripping the Billionaire


Welcome to the Stripping the Billionaire by Noelle Adams cover reveal!

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Author: Noelle Adams

Title: Stripping The Billionaire (Heirs Of Damon #4)

Release Date: September 9th, 2014

About Stripping The Billionaire:


For the last eight months, Mandy has lived across the hall from a caveman.

He won’t trim his beard, he mostly talks in grunts, and he’ll hardly emerge from his cave of an apartment. Ben might be a grumpy mess, but she kind of likes him anyway. She’s not attracted to him, of course. Not at all. Those stray feelings are merely a fluke. She’s looking for a man who has it all together, and Ben isn’t even close.

Benjamin Damon is heir to a billion-dollar corporate empire, but he has put his family and that whole lifestyle behind him. No one knows who he is now—not even his pretty princess of a neighbor who refuses to leave him alone.

When she ropes him into taking her with him to work on his mother’s historic Savannah home, he knows it’s a mistake. Mandy represents the world he’s tried so hard to escape, and he can’t let one woman strip him of the new man he’s tried to become. The more he’s with her, though, the more he wants her. Despite his best efforts, he’s falling for her hard—and dreading the day she finds out all of his lies.


Pre-order: Amazon / B&N / Kobo / iTunes

Excerpt:

“What are you staring at, Cupcake?” he muttered, radiating more tension than ever.

And she was even drawn to his tension. What the hell was happening to her?

She wanted a good-looking, well-dressed man who had things together and was ready to be a husband. None of that was Ben.

To hide her response, she gave him a teasing grin. “Nothing. I’m just wondering if you’re hiding some sort of lost love behind all your grumpy muttering.”

“I’m not hiding any sort of love.” He was frowning, gruff, covered with hair. It was ridiculous that she was attracted to him. Before she knew what she was doing, she stretched up to press a kiss just on the side of his mouth. His beard was scratchy under her lips but not unpleasant.

She wanted to kiss him again.

She felt his body tighten even more, and his arms jerked strangely.

She stepped back, flushing and horribly embarrassed.

God, she was an idiot. She’d made him uncomfortable, since their friendship had never allowed any sort of kissing.

“What was that for?” he demanded, his eyes searching her face strangely, like he might have suspected she was feeling in ways that were very inappropriate.

The last thing she wanted to do was get in the way of their friendship—one that meant a lot more to her than she’d realized until recently—with some stray, irrational lusts that could never turn into something serious.

So she managed a light grin and said, “That was because you’re pretty cute for a Neanderthal.”


Check out the other books in the Heirs Of Damon series:

#1 Seducing The Enemy: Amazon

#2 Playing The Playboy: Amazon

#3 Engaging The Boss: Amazon


About Noelle Adams:

Noelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn’t stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel. She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.




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Jessica

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Write On Review-a-Thon! (Take Two!) #reviewathon

Write On Review-a-Thon


Hello everybody! I just found out about something AMAZING. It's called the Write On Review-a-thon! It's hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen. You know you're probably in the same boat--behind on reviews--so you should sign up with me here and we can do a nice little review blitz this coming weekend together.

~*~

I'm going to figure out a list of what needs to be done over the next couple days and get it set up for next weekend. GAH! There are so many to do still... hopefully I can get a few of them taken care of. I know I have... 31 books to review... and probably at least 5 new review posts to get set up and formatted. So... I'm excited!

Here's three that are unfinished from the last review-a-thon that I KNOW I will be writing this time around:

1. The End of Feeling by Cindy C. Bennett
2. Overexposed by Noelle Adams
3. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones



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So, are you going to join me? You totally should! Because... it's the perfect motivational tool to get the reviews done... seriously. JOIN ME TODAY.

Jessica

Review: Undeniable by Ashley Simone and Alicia Roberts

Title: Undeniable
Author: Ashley Simone, Alicia Roberts
Published: April 15th 2014
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
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Caution: May contain spoilers
What if One Night Could Change Your Life?

Working in a diner by day and desperately applying for accounting jobs by night, Allie Nobokov fears that her future will be one of a single, virginal, cat lady. A chance encounter with a gorgeous stranger, Zac, awakens her desires and she feels an undeniable connection.

When fate pushes them together once again, Allie’s desires run wild – until, just when things start getting hot and heavy, Zac disappears into the night...

How can you deny a connection so strong?

All that is pushed to the back of Allie’s mind when her younger brother shows up on her doorstep, desperately in need of more money than she can provide… Until she sees a classified ad.

“I met a girl and I can’t get over her,” says the ad, and goes on to describe Allie. “If you look like her, I’ll pay handsomely for one night with you.”

Can Allie summon the courage to answer the mysterious ad and go through with what it entails? And can she convince the enigmatic Zac to push aside his demons and give their love a chance?

My Thoughts:

When first offered this book, I was intrigued, yet I debated on whether it would be something I could get into. It's a novella that leads into another novella, and the story ends in a cliffhanger. Is it enough of a story to suck me in to read more? The answer is kind of.

Zac and Allie's time together was brief, enough to create some feelings. When Allie becomes desperate for money to help her brother out and is lead right back to Zac to get it, they're lead into a passionate moment. However, there's much more to the story than meets the eye.

Undeniable was an interesting story, but I wish it was developed a little more. I didn't feel as much of the pull of the characters and the love connection as I hoped to. I'm thinking if it were longer it would have been more believable. However, Ashley Simone and Alicia Roberts have left me curious enough to see what's next for everyone and if the rest of the puzzle fits together.

My Rating:

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Tasty Book Blast: Keeping Mr. Right Now: Kisses in the Sand #1 by Robin Bielman


Welcome to the Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman Book Blast!

KEEPING MR. RIGHT NOW
Kisses in the Sand #1
Robin Bielman
Red-Hot Bliss
Entangled Publishing
Releasing Aug 18th, 2014





A temporary agreement neither could keep…

Brainy, organized Sophie Birch is no beach bunny. In fact, she’s totally out of her element among the sun-bronzed crowd at a film festival in beautiful White Strand Cove. When a surf lesson introduces her to Zane Hollander, suddenly she's up close and personal with the world's sexiest surf star. But what can a great-looking, experienced athlete possibly see in a klutzy out-of-towner who’s never set foot in the ocean?

Zane Hollander's playboy reputation has never been a problem…until recently. Now his management team wants him on his best behavior to entice a meaningful new sponsor. Sophie Birch is the perfect girl to help reform his image. She's genuine and respected—and their relationship is purely fictional. But the more Sophie blooms under the beachy sun, the more Zane knows he'll just break her heart. Because nothing's more important to Zane than following the tide.







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USA Today Bestselling Author Robin Bielman lives in Southern California with her high school sweetheart husband, two sons, and one crazy-cute dog who loves to chew on everyone’s socks. When not attached to her laptop, she can almost always be found with her nose in a book. She also likes to run, hike, eat cupcakes, and dip her toes in the ocean. Writing is a dream come true, and she still pinches herself to be sure it’s real.

She loves to connect with readers. Learn more and sign up for her newsletter on her website at http://robinbielman.com 







Jessica

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Review: A SEAL's Fantasy by Tawny Weber

Title: A SEAL's Fantasy
Author: Tawny Weber
Published: August 19th 2014
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Caution: May contain spoilers
Subject: Navy SEAL Lieutenant Dominic Castillo

Mission: Protect—not seduce!—his sexy target

Dominic Castillo loves his SEAL team like brothers—except one, who made sure Castillo was left behind during the latest mission. But when his rival is kidnapped by a vicious drug lord, Castillo receives a black ops mission of his own: protect his rival's sister. And any mistakes will either result in her death…or his.

Lara Banks clearly has no interest in being protected by a military man, especially an acquaintance of her estranged brother. So why is she doing her best to drive him crazy with pure temptation? Lara insists on having her naughty way with him—over and over—but is fulfilling their fantasies worth the price?

My Thoughts:

This is one of those lovely stories that catches you by surprise. I didn't expect to be so drawn into the story, so in love with the characters and their lives. I ended up reading it in just two sittings--started a few chapters one night before bed, then finished the rest the following morning without stopping. It was a wonderful feeling and I love these kinds of stories, because they're rare.

Lara's a hard shell to crack, extremely stubborn, but with good reason. Enter Dominic, and everything is thrown off course. He's supposed to be protecting her, but she wants none of it. However, it's kinda hard to not let him protect her when she is clearly in danger. The longer they're together, the closer they get. The one thing I loved the most about the two of them is their willingness to accept each other no matter what. Often, people try to change people, and that just leads to underlying bitterness for the part of you that someone tries to take away. Love should change you into a better person, not change your personality. I really liked how that dynamic was brought out with their relationship.

A SEAL's Fantasy was everything I could hope for in a novel, and more. Dominic and Lara are dynamite together, and I loved every minute of their time together, especially their deep conversations. And now I need to get my hands on all the other SEALs books by Tawny Weber because it's just that awesome.

My Rating:

Monday, August 18, 2014

Release Day Blast - Wild Temptation by Emma Hart

 
Welcome to the Wild Temptation by Emma Hart Release Day Blast!

In this sexy new CALL series spin-off series by New York Times bestseller Emma Hart, enter the intense world of a no strings relationship and experience addiction like you never expected...

The moment I walked in to find Mr. Tall, Dark, Handsome, and Oh So British--my mind-blowing one night stand--as my photographer for the shoot that could change it all, I knew life was throwing me a curveball.

The moment he, Tyler Stone, walked into my best friend’s apartment, I knew that curveball was heading straight for my gut.

The hit comes in the form of a no-strings proposition… One that gives him utter control over my body.

If I surrender, that curveball is steadily en-route for a collision course with my heart.

He’s a sex addict. I’m a love addict.

This is temptation.

*Wild Temptation is book one of the Wild series and a full-length novel at approx. 92,000 words.*

Wild Temptation:


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EXCERPT

Well, this is awkward.

And I don’t mean nervous-giggle awkward. I mean turn-around-and-run-for-your-fucking-life awkward.

Recognition flashes in his dark eyes when he sees me. Heat flares briefly, too quickly for Clara to notice it, but slowly enough that I know I wasn’t imagining it.

That same heat flushes up my neck and colors my cheeks. Yep. This is going from bad to worse.

“Thanks, Clara. Shut the door on your way out.”

Alone?

“But—”

“Sheila knows I shoot alone. Get out and shut the door.” He’s talking to her but his eyes are focused on me.

I lick my lips as Clara makes another halfhearted attempt to argue and he shuts her down once more. I trace his face. His unruly, dark hair is swept to one side, keeping out of his equally dark eyes. His cheekbones are defined and his jaw is strong, angular. And his lips are…curved in amusement at having caught me staring at him.

The slam of the door jolts me back to reality. Kind of. I still have hot-man haze. I mean, crap.

“This is a turn of events I wasn’t expecting.” His accent is crisp and what the hell is it about the British accent?

“Yep.” I fiddle with the belt on the robe. “It’s certainly a surprise.”

It’s not every day that your one-night stand becomes your photographer.

“At least there’ll be no…awkwardness.” He drops his gaze to my hidden body and I swallow. Oh, no. He’s definitely seen my body. And touched it. And licked it.

I shift uncomfortably. Nope. Not even going there. Eyes off the bed please, Olivia.

“Let’s get unnecessary introductions out of the way, shall we?” He steps toward me.

My lips curl into a smile. “It’s not unnecessary if you don’t know the other person’s name.”

Get Wild Attraction for FREE HERE
It is the PREQUEL to Wild Temptation


When I walked into the club, my plan was to finally seduce my ex-boss. But I don’t expect him, the man with his dirty British mouth and sexy as sin smirk.

I don’t expect the way he takes one look at me and claims me for his own... Or the way he craves control.

Because I crave to give it.

It doesn’t matter if something darker lingers in his eyes, or desperation tinges his touch. It doesn't matter if those things nudge at my addictive personality.

The rules are simple:
One night.
One f*ck.
Run.


*Wild Attraction is a free prequel novella of around 9,000 words. It is followed by Wild Temptation, the first full length novel in the WILD series, the spin-off series from the bestselling CALL series. Wild Temptation will be available August 18th.*



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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old and growing bump, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of juice and writes books.

She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. Emma is currently working too many books to even count - including Playing for Keeps, the companion book to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, The Love Game. She likes to be BUSY - unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to when all the ideas come to life.


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Jessica