Dare to Submit by Carly Philips - Spotlight/Giveaway

Decklan Dare knows about the unexpected loss of loved ones and for this reason, he values control in all areas of his life. Amanda Collins enjoys the freedom she finds in casual encounters without the emotional connection a relationship brings. They meet and their physical attraction is mutual but both experience feelings that could run deeper – if they drop their guard and let each other in. Decklan is first to trust, but when he discovers the secret Amanda’s been hiding, will he forgive? Or will he rebuild every wall before she has a chance to explain?

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips has written over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels that today's readers identify with and enjoy. After a successful 15 year career with various New York publishing houses, Carly is making the leap to Indie author, with the goal of giving her readers more books at a faster pace at a better price. Her Serendipity books will still finish up in January/February 2014 via Berkley as planned. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She's a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she's a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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Other books in the series! 

DARE TO LOVE

When it comes to family, Ian Dare gives his all but in relationships he offers the bare minimum. Until one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor arouses his dominant and protective instincts. He will do anything to possess her … and does. But any future with Riley must include him dealing his half-brother who is a constant reminder of the pain he’d rather forget. 

Riley Taylor believes herself immune to domineering men – until charismatic Ian Dare turns a simple kiss into an all out assault on her senses and she discovers she likes his brand of control in the bedroom. As their affair heats up, they soon realize they complete each other in ways neither imagined. But Riley’s past is closer than she cares to remember, and her struggles with Ian’s dominance might just cost her everything. (love story, contemporary romance, alpha heroes, beach reads, sports heroes, bad boys, billionaire)

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DARE TO DESIRE

Quarterback Alex Dare, had it all -- an all-star football career and his choice of willing women -- until a severe injury forces him into early retirement. Social worker Madison Evans grew up in foster homes and knows what it means to have-not. She isn't impressed by Alex Dare’s wealth or charm. Not since she fell hard for him once before, only to discover she was just one of his too-easy conquests. 

This time around Madison refuses to succumb to Alex so easily. But Alex wants Madison. And if there is one thing Alex does well, it’s to get what he wants. Can he convince Madison to take a risk and dare to love? 

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Dare To Surrender:

After ending a relationship to a cheating, domineering man, Isabelle Masters takes off in her leased Mercedes, only to be arrested for grand theft and hauled to a local police station. To her surprise, she is rescued by the most unlikely person possible, Gabriel Dare, a man she’s been attracted to for far too long. Gabe offers Isabelle freedom along with an invitation to Eden, an exclusive island resort where everything and anything is possible.

Although Gabe yearns to possess Isabelle, he knows all too well he must fight his primitive need to bind her to him, and instead help bring out the independent woman she yearns to become – or risk losing her for good.

A woman who needs to run her own life. A man who needs to exert control. Can she surrender to his erotic demands without losing her sense of self once more?

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Caged Wolf by Heather Long - Review

Triplets, the Buckley brothers were inseparable until everything went wrong one violent, bloody night. A.J. Buckley, the eldest of the trio, faced a human trial for a brutal murder. Found guilty, he was sentenced to twenty-five to life. Without argument or regret, he accepted the sentence. After six years in prison, A.J.’s conviction is overturned on a technicality and he returns to Willow Bend to face a new Alpha and fresh charges.

Vivian Knox was the only witness to the murder. She refused to testify in the human courtroom and spent a year in prison on contempt charges. Once released, she worked tirelessly to free A.J., finally locating a loophole in the case against him. Satisfied with his freedom, the last thing she expected was to be kidnapped to the back of beyond where another judge demands she testify to what she saw that night. This time, contempt is the least of her problems.

Only four people know exactly what happened that night and none are talking. When pack law threatens Vivian, A.J. must stake his claim, but his wolf might be too damaged to help him…

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A.J. has spent six long years in prison for a night that was bloody and violent, one he swore everyone involved to secrecy about. Vivian Knox was the only witness, she swore to keep the night a secret, and finds herself in jail for a year on contempt charges, when she emerges, she works hard to free A.J. Once he’s free she’s headed somewhere far away, somewhere she can forget all about that night.

A.J. is a great hero, he’s damaged, but I imagine for anyone six years in prison is going to take a toll, especially if you’re a wolf shifter who has to suppress your animal side to survive. A.J expects to return to Willow Bend to face his death, since he did the unthinkable killed a human unprovoked, or so the official story goes. I’m not going to go into details, but not everything is as it seems. I really enjoyed the way Ms. Long worked to include some moments of humor that broke up the serious nature of parts of this story.

It’s obvious to me that A.J. and Vivian were meant to be together from the start. While they don’t deny the attraction, they seem to be the last ones to realize how deep it really goes. I loved that Vivian works hard to free and protect A.J. at every turn, even though they don’t even really know each other that well.

I highly recommend this story, I could go on about it forever. It’s got great main characters, some fantastic supporting characters that I can only hope get their own books and a bit of a mystery as pieces of what really happened that night and what’s going on with Vivian are revealed slowly and expertly.

Pick it up, it’s a fun read, an enjoyable read and one that I know I’ll revisit in the future.

I received a copy for the purpose of review. I was not compensated for my review.  

Texas Twist by Cynthia D'Alba - Spotlight/Giveaway

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Real bad boys can grow up to be real good men.

Hit hard by the death of her parents, Paige Ryan needs to figure out what to do with her life. She moves to Whispering Springs, Texas, to be near her step-brother. But just as she starts to get her life on track, the last man she ever wanted to see again sends it right back off the rails.

Cash Montgomery was on the cusp of having it all. Three bull riding titles, fame, fortune and respect from his family. Until a bad bull leaves him injured, angry and searching for comfort at the bottom of a bottle. With nowhere to go, he moves into his sister-in-law’s old ranch house in Whispering Springs—which he’s surprised to find already occupied.

As Cash rebuilds the dilapidated home and Paige starts out on her medical career, their old friendship begins to reemerge and sparks are ignited. Paige knows that Cash is nothing but a heartache waiting to happen. But maybe this bad boy has grown up to be a real good man?

Warning: Watch out for falling lumber, falling in holes, and falling for the wrong guy…again. You can leave your hard hat on.

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Award winning author Cynthia D’Alba was born and raised in Arkansas. After being gone for seventeen years, she’s thrilled to be back home living on the banks of an eight-thousand acre lake. When she’s not reading, writing or plotting, she’s doorman for her two dogs, cook, housekeeper and chief bottle washer for her husband and slave to a noisy, messy parrot. She loves to chat online with friends and fans

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Bad Traveler by Lola Karns - Review

Recipes are a way of life for Gwen Jones. Take one single mother, her infant daughter and a business plan for a small town bakery. Combine with an eventful cross-country flight, chance encounter with her college crush and a dash of motion sickness. Stir in a few nuts, or family members, and large quantities of chocolate. Will this recipe be an oven oops, or as delicious as her alma mater’s newest coach?

Having survived an attack in Afghanistan that cost him a leg and a wife, Kyle Collins developed a strategy to find meaning in life. He may be an assistant basketball coach but he refuses to sit on the sidelines. When he runs into the woman whose lips are as unforgettable as her brownies, Kyle decides to spice up Gwen’s recipes.

When a secret ingredient is thrown into the mix, can their recipe for a happily-ever-after rise to the occasion, or will it end up a hot mess?

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No one likes a crying baby on a plane, and when Kyle Collins, a blast from Gwen’s past,  shows up unexpectedly at the airport and helps her with her screaming daughter, I think she falls a bit in love. I know I did. Kyle is the type of man we all dream of and is a great hero for Gwen and those around him.

I love the uniqueness of Kyle having lost his leg and how it impacted his relationship with Gwen. Gwen is a strong heroine, she has to be for her daughter. She isn’t necessarily looking for a new relationship but Kyle comes in under her radar.

I really loved the small town feel to this story, it really enhanced their love story. I felt like everyone knew each other and really loved how obsessed her father was about basketball and the way that allowed him to interact with Kyle.

There is a interesting twist that adds so drama to the story, it’s well executed. Overall, the story has it all, a small town feel, a unique hero, great chemistry and an adorable baby that ties it all together.

I received a copy for the purpose of review. I was not compensated for my review.

Broken by Lauren Layne - Review/Giveaway

Broken

Redemption # 1

By: Lauren Layne

Releasing September 2nd, 2014

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Blurb

Lauren Layne’s New Adult novel tells the story of a girl with secrets, a guy with scars, and a love that could save them both... or destroy them.

When Olivia Middleton abandons the glamour of Park Avenue for a remote, coastal town in Maine, everyone assumes she’s being the kind do-gooder she’s always been. But Olivia has a secret: helping an injured war veteran reenter society isn’t about charity—it’s about penance. Only, Olivia’s client isn’t the grateful elderly man she’s expecting. Instead, he’s a brooding twenty-four-year-old who has no intention of being Olivia’s path to redemption . . . and whose smoldering gaze and forbidden touch might be her undoing.

Paul Langdon doesn’t need a mirror to show him he’s no longer the hotshot quarterback he was before the war. He knows he’s ugly—inside and out. He’ll do anything to stay in self-imposed exile, even accept his father’s ultimatum that Paul tolerate the newest caretaker for three months or lose his inheritance. But Paul doesn’t count on the beautiful twenty-two-year-old who makes him long for things that he can never have. And the more she slips past his defenses, the more keeping his distance is impossible.

Now Paul and Olivia have to decide: Will they help each other heal? Or are they forever broken?

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New Adult isn’t my favorite genre, but Broken by Lauren Layne blew me away. I really loved the broody at times downright rude Paul Langdon, and the not willing to take his BS, Olivia Middleton. These were some great characters.

At times I wanted to strangle and smack them for their stubbornness and their quickness to jump to conclusions. This might be explained by the younger ages, after all Olivia is only twenty-two.

I loved that the author does a good job of getting the time to pass quickly and giving Olivia enough sass to handle Paul, and giving Paul some serious back story that supports his gruffness. I understand Paul’s issues and I enjoyed the way that Olivia challenges him to be normal and to live again.

This story has angst, growth and so much tension. I really enjoyed this book and I really recommend it.

I received a copy for the purpose of review. I was not compensated for my review. 

Lauren Layne graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.S. in political science that she has yet to put to good use. After dabbling in an e-commerce career in Seattle and Southern California, Layne moved to New York City, where she now writes full-time. She lives with her husband and their plus-size pomeranian in a tiny Manhattan studio.

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