Review: Blackmailed By The Hero by Julie Particka

Title: Blackmailed by the Hero
Author: Julie Particka
Published: August 11th 2015
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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The wrong bed. The wrong guy.

Party planner Vicky Stone is on a post-divorce mission. Not only does she intend to land her dream promotion, she's going to indulge in a night of hot hook-up sex. Preferably with the hunky actor she just met at a work function, no-fraternization rules be damned. Fortunately, his drunken directions included a right that should have been a left, landing her in bed with her brother's extra-hot, extra-off-limits best friend instead of the unemployment line.

And, oh, he feels good. Too good.

Bad boy Dante Palladino's forbidden fantasies are about to come true...until Vicky realizes who she's feeling up. And to find out she risked her job for sex with some loser? Not on his watch. Dante throws down the ultimate, albeit self-serving, blackmail. Vicky will date him-and only him-and her secret will be safe. But Vicky swore never to fall for another guy who could break her heart...and Dante's on course to do just that.

My Thoughts:

I read Tempting Her Fake Fiancé, the first book in the Gone Hollywood series, last year and enjoyed it thoroughly. It was driving me nuts waiting on the next book in the series, but it was worth the wait to read Vicky and Dante's story. The two of them have known each other for years--he's her brother's best friend and has been off limits. So when Vicky plans on sneaking into a random guy's room after a spontaneous invite and finds out she's in Dante's bed instead? Talk about instant panic mode! Instead of letting it go, Dante decides to blackmail Vicky, which leads to exactly what they've been trying to avoid all these years. It's kind of hard to deny themselves of the sizzling chemistry...so they don't. But considering who they are to each other, where can this relationship go?

Blackmailed by the Hero is a humorous and fun romance. I loved how strong Vicky was--doing everything she can to make something of herself on her own after a divorce. And how much Dante cares about Vicky, you can see it in his willingness to do anything he can for her. The two of them together is a powerful combination, and definitely made for a great romantic tale. Can't wait for more by Julie Particka!

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Release Date: August 11th 2015

After loving the first Gone Hollywood book, Tempting Her Fake Fiancé, I can't freaking wait for this one!!

Review: Tempting Her Fake Fiancé by Julie Particka

Title: Tempting Her Fake Fiancé
Author: Julie Particka
Published: October 27th 2014
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Adult Contemporary
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A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint... 

A proposition leads to compromising positions... Journalist Stasia Grant needs a hero. Specifically one who will help her humiliate her ex-husband after he publicly left her for another woman. In Vegas for the biggest interview of her career, Stasia is grappling with a broken heart, her cheating ex (and the other woman), and a serious need for revenge. Her salvation comes from the most unlikely place― charming and sexy-as-all-get-out action star Evan Stone. After spending his life playing a superhero, Evan has a plan for delicious satisfaction: a fake, week-long engagement. He'll not only show Stasia's ex what he's missing but gain some sympathetic publicity to turn around his image as a player. It's win-win for them both. But neither expected the sizzling chemistry that erupts whenever they're together. Stepping out for the paparazzi, Stasia and Evan are about to pull off the performance of a lifetime...but will they fall for their own con?

My Thoughts:

THIS BOOK. I mean... THIS BOOK. (That's better...) I'm not gonna joke around here. You know how there are certain books that are up there on your list of favorite books. Well, this one has become one of my latest and greatest must-get-my-hands-on books the day it's released because... well... let me tell you why.

The premise alone had me hooked, but it was the way the story was developed that drew me in. Stasia pulled me into her world instantly--the emotion behind the divorce had me clutching my heart for her. Evan's reaction and subsequent plan just pulled me in further. The two of them have this heartwarming spark between them. It's going to be temporary, but, hey, they're gonna make the most of it. And they do. And it's even better than they realized. So much so, that they're not sure what's next anymore, for themselves and each other.

Tempting Her Fake Fiancé was one of the sweetest and sexiest novels ever. I could read and reread it indefinitely. I loved how Julie Patricka brought everything together in such a short period of time, not only the romance, but outside factors as well. Like the sweet little scene with Evan and his little fan. Oh, swoon. You must must must pick this one up. Snag it up now. RIGHT NOW.

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