NetGalley Challenge: 5 Books
Erotic Romance Challenge: 11
Historical Romance Challenge: 2 Books
Other Books Read and Reviewed:
Total Reviewed: 16 Books
Monday, February 3, 2014
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - Review
Thirty-two and finally setting
up her veterinary practice in the town she once called home, Emma Burnett is on
her own and loving it. Independent and driven, she's not letting any man get in
the way of her dreams. Not again.
That's fine with Luke
McCormack. Divorced and hardly lacking in female company when he needs it, he's
devoted to the only faithful companion in his life--his police dog. Still,
there's something about Emma he can't shake.
When a series of local
break-ins leaves Emma vulnerable, she seeks help from the first man to spark
her desire in years. And now they're giving each other something they thought
they'd lost forever...hope
Hope Flames is a
heartwarming story that had me entranced the whole time. I really liked Emma
and her love of animals, she was someone I could really relate to. She has some
trust issues that are very justified.
Luke McCormack is a hot cop who’s
even hotter because of his love of his police dog. Something about a man who
loves his dog melts my heart. He doesn’t think he’s ready for a relationship
but then he meets Emma and she is everything he didn’t know he needed.
Ms. Burton does a great job
building up these characters and giving them rich back stories. The scenes
between the characters are great, and there is a fair amount tension and
suspense in this story that kept me hooked.
I highly recommend this story
and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
I received a
copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for
my review.
Wild On You by Tina Wainscott - Series Spotlight/Giveaway
WILD HEARTS
The Justiss Alliance, Book 0.5
Published
by: Random House Loveswept
January
6, 2014
In
this intro to The Justiss Alliance series, meet the five Navy SEALs who
undertake the covert mission that trashes their careers—and the offer that
changes their lives.
Kicking off a new series in this sizzling eBook
original novella, Tina Wainscott returns with a team of tough, fearless heroes
who are prepared for just about anything, except the last threat they could
ever expect: true love.
On
a good day as a Navy SEAL, you save a life, protect a freedom, stop a
killer. And on a bad day . . . well, you don’t get to have a bad day. But then
one SEAL team does. Five impeccably trained soldiers—used to danger, unafraid
of death—are sent into a black ops assignment where no one knows the full story
of deceit and deception. The situation gets ugly. The press gets wind. Someone
has to take the fall. And when these five SEALs fall, they fall hard.
Meet
the Justiss Alliance: Risk, Rath, Saxby, Knox, and Julian. Led by a mysterious
employer with plenty to hide, these fallen stars of the D.O.D. are about to
take advantage of their ruined reputations and start turning wrongs to
rights—no matter the cost.
WILD ON YOU
The
Justiss Alliance, Book 1
Published
by: Random House Loveswept
On
Sale February 4, 2014
Introducing the Justiss
Alliance, an elite team of heroes out to do right. In Wild on You, one
untamable SEAL meets a woman who handles the wildest sort of animals—until she
herself becomes the hunted.
When
Rick Yarbrough, aka Risk, a discharged SEAL with a taste for danger, joins the
Justiss Alliance, his first assignment seems like a baby-sitting gig: He must
guard an out-of-control general’s daughter. Then he meets his charge.
Addie
Wunder is no baby. She’s a dedicated animal-rights activist who isn’t above breaking
the law if innocent creatures are threatened. But her work has made her a lot
of powerful enemies. If she doesn’t stop, she may just turn herself into an
endangered species.
Risk’s
mission is to keep Addie out of trouble. But as they grow closer, Addie becomes
so much more than a job. And the more he has to lose, the more Risk is willing
to put his own life on the line—for her cause, her safety, and her sweet-hot
embrace.
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praise for Wild on You
“Tina Wainscott delivers high-octane suspense
and red-hot romance! Full of edge-of-your-seat action and red-hot passion, Wild
on You is a souped-up roller-coaster of a page-turner.”—Julie Ann Walker, New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Black Knights Inc. series
WILD WAYS
The Justiss Alliance, Book 2
Published by: Random House Loveswept
Coming May 12, 2014
When
her sister, Diana, rode off into the sunset with a member of the Kings of
Chaos, Mollie was beyond worried. Two weeks later, a desperate call from Di
launches Mollie into the dark world of violent outlaws. When a sexy SEAL comes
to her rescue, he pushes his way into her search—and brings a team from the
private “security” firm he works for. Julian Cuevas is living proof that some
people can be counted on, even if her savior is a well-armed, world class
sniper on a Harley. But Julian’s most lethal weapon, as far as Mollie is
concerned, is the tough tenderness that threatens her heart.
Tina
Wainscott has always loved the combination of romance and suspense, because
nothing complements falling in love better than being hunted down. The author
of more than thirty novels and novellas, Wainscott creates characters with
baggage, past hurts, and vulnerabilities. They go through hell, find love, and
at the end, find peace in who they are and everything they’ve gone through. And
isn’t that what we all want?
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Sunday, February 2, 2014
Cupid's Promise by Kimberly Quinton - Character Interview/Giveaway
Cupid’s
Promise
Holiday
Hearts Book 2
By
Kimberly
Quinton
A sweet contemporary
Holiday romance with a touch of paranormal
Shot
through the heart...
Cupid’s
Promise
Cupid's Secret promises to set Laurel Cove on its ear with a
sexy new boutique that answers what a woman desires. When the owner ends up in
the hospital it's up to Lena Ridgeway to make sure this heart-stopping opening
goes off without a hitch, but she finds her every idea challenged by a
no-nonsense businessman.
Capitalizing
on a feeling...
Marcus Blackwell is a bottom-line kind of guy and he knows
that sex and hearts sell. When he arrives to find his latest venture in chaos,
his partner injured, and a model- turned-manager in charge, he rolls up his
sleeves and dives in. If only he could keep his mind-and hands - off the sultry
model with her whimsical faith in a fake holiday.
Can't
fight this fortune...
Lena can't help teasing the straight-laced, business-only
boss who keeps sneaking into her dreams. One passionate kiss has her believing
he may be the one she's waited for all her life, but she'll need every arrow in
Cupid's arsenal to prove she is his true Valentine....
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Excerpt:
“You’re firing me because I didn’t sell enough chocolate?” Lena had
never been fired before. She shouldn’t be so pissed. It wasn’t like she had
wanted to be a clerk in the first place.
“No. I’m letting you know your obligation to your friend is fulfilled.
We have a manager who can take over—one who’s interested in the bottom line and
ready to do what it takes to make this store a success—therefore, you no longer
need to inconvenience yourself with filling in.” If he could have been more
condescending, she wasn’t sure how.
“But who will coordinate the seminars and special guests we have
coming in next week? Julie can’t run the store and do that, too.” Why was she
arguing? If the part owner said he didn’t need her, then he didn’t need her.
She could get to her planned reunion with James.
“I’ll be coordinating the week of activities and specials. Like I
said, everything is under control and you are free to go.” He began the closing
routine as if there was no need for further discussion. She was, for the first
time she could remember, speechless.
Lena paced through the shop to the florist counter where her purse was
secured in a cabinet. Pulling the over-sized boho bag out, she bit her tongue
before saying anything else. She had known her time there was temporary while they found
other staff, but she had enjoyed the work and done well, despite what Marcus
thought. Maybe she should take his dismissal as a sign to move on.
Turning, she almost swallowed her sore tongue. Holy heck. Boss
from hell had loosened his tie and unbuttoned his collar. Suddenly Mr. Tight
Ass looked more bedroom than boardroom. He ran a hand over his face, pinched
the bridge of his nose for a breath, then smoothed through his
just-longer-than-short locks. The natural wave kept the
tousled-yet-put-together style with ease. Transfixed, she couldn’t look away as
his long fingers deftly and purposefully unbuttoned one sleeve and then the
other before rolling them up to reveal the sun-kissed color of his hands also
extended up strong forearms. Her lips closed around the soft pant of her
breath. Her thoughts really needed to start flowing in a different direction.
His gaze caught hers and heat singed her cheeks at his cocky
half-grin. “You don’t need to help close up. I can manage.”
Clearing her throat, she wiped at the handprint her heated skin had
left on the glass counter. “Sure thing.” I need to get out of here before I
do something stupid.
Lena wrestled one arm into her coat. Her palms itched to either smack
him or caress him to see what he would do. Neither choice was in her best
interest. He moved behind her to hold up her coat. His hand brushed her
shoulder, turning her toward him. The small touch sent a thrill straight to her
core. Peeking up at him, she searched for an answering attraction in the depths
of his warm autumn flecked-green eyes but he moved away quickly. “Night, then.
Good luck.” And once again, she’d been dismissed.
Stupid
candy. From this night on, she never
wanted to see chocolate again. Okay, maybe not until after Valentine’s.
Character Interview with Lena Ridgeway
Kimberly: Hi everyone! Thank
you for having Lena and I here today.
Lena: Hi! I’m so excited to be
here. I can’t wait to share Cupid’s Secret with the world. I’m so very proud of
my best friend Sydney’s store!
Kimberly: Tell us a little
about yourself, Lena.
Lena: I began modeling when I
was seventeen and moved to New York City at eighteen, but only lived there for
a year before moving to Boston and basing my career from there. Recently, I
moved back to my hometown of Laurel Cove and am working with Marcus and Sydney
at Cupid’s Secret.
Kimberly: Tell us about the
store, Cupid’s Secret.
Lena: It has everything you
would want in a lingerie boutique. Sydney’s clothing line is made with the
everyday woman in mind. But the everyday woman who wants to feel beautiful and
sexy—and who doesn’t want that? We also have gifts, especially this month for
Valentine’s Day. We sell items from local artisans- chocolates, a florist’s
beautiful arrangements, soaps, lotions and perfumes. We just had a week of
workshops and events for the public to provide everything one would need to set
the perfect mood for seduction and romance. I think our customers really
enjoyed the couple therapist’s workshop.
Kimberly: What is the quality
you most like in a man?
Lena: Hmmmmm, well, he has to
be honest and I like a man who isn’t afraid to have fun. Marcus might not seem
like it, but he’s learning to let go of some of his control and has surprised
me with his spontaneity and ability to laugh and relax. I’m loosening him up
little by little!
Kimberly: What’s your most
treasured possession?
Lena: The necklace my
grandmother, Nona Camilla, gave me on my eighteenth birthday. I still wear it
everyday because it means so much to me.
Kimberly: What five words come
to mind when you think about your grandmother?
Lena: Love, comfort, sadness,
memories and dreams.
Kimberly: What three words come
to mind when you think of Marcus?
Lena: Sexy, teaseable, good.
Thanks again for chatting with
us today!
Whether
she’s writing contemporary or paranormal romance, Kimberly Quinton is a
romantic at heart who strives to tell stories about the power of true love.
Since
a teen, she’s loved romances and believes we can all live our
happily-ever-after. Always a people watcher, it wasn’t until Kimberly shucked
her Accounting major for Anthropology that her interest in people and
cultures was nurtured. Kimberly has combined her natural curiosity (nosiness)
with her love of romance for the sake of bringing the movies in her head to
life on the page.
A wife
and mother of two, Kimberly spends her days chasing chores, wrangling
active kids, and writing. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, great wine and
sharing a laugh with friends and family.
You
can usually find her on Facebook or Twitter. Stop by for a chat.
Contact
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An ebook copy of Her Wish
Before Christmas
The Moonlight Cravings Anthology - Cover Reveal
THE MOONLIGHT CRAVINGS ANTHOLOGY
Nine Paranormal Tales...One Hot Night.
Expected Publication Date: August 1, 2014
Moonlight Dance by Jessica Cage
Moonlight Thunder by Scarlett Dawn
Spellbound in Moonlight by S.E. Gilchrist
Moonlight Possessions by Kellee Gilmore
Hexed by Moonlight by Gena D. Lutz
Moonlight Master by Morgan Jane Mitchell
Dreaming in Moonlight by M. Stratton
Moonlight Rhapsody by Laura Thalassa
Rapture by Moonlight by Jacquie Underdown
YouTube Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/tpepGYFl9Gc
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