Wednesday, April 15, 2015

NetGalley Review, The Virgin Romance Novelist

Hey Addict's

I'm back with a review of a hilarious book by Meghan Quinn. This is my first time reading from her and i'm glad that I found her through NetGalley. I like to use the site to find unique reads or new authors to follow. So let's get into what this book is about and my review.

See Pretty Official Right lol..

Love this cover it has that "What did I get myself into look"

One of the many things that drew me to the book.

Blurb

Her bosom heaved at an alarming rate as his rough hand found it's way down to her soft, yet wiry briar patch...

Can you say briar patch in a romance novel?

What about meat swoard? That's what it is... a meat sword, right, all meaty and sword like, slaying through the inner dungeons of a woman's dark desires. What about breasts? Do bosoms really heave?

God, I have no idea what happens when private parts touch.

I'm a virgin trying to write a romance novel and can't seem to write past a sex scene thanks to my lack of experience.

My two best friends encourage me to drop the pen for a while and gain some real life practice through multiple dating facets such as blind dates, online profiles, and random hookups.

But losing my virginity is proving to be tougher than expected...

I don't even know where to begin with my review, but I will tell you that this book is laugh out loud funny.

For me I instantly connected with the virgin romance novelist herself Rosie. Reading all of her disastrous dates had me thinking about when I was just starting out in my own dating rituals and how some went well but there was some pretty disastrous ones too lol.

We are introduced to Rosie and her two best friends Henry and Delaney. Henry and Delaney both come up with a plan to get Rosie to loose her virginity in order for her to gain the experience to write her novel.

Sounds like an awesome plan right!!

Not in Rosie's case.

There are some really laugh out loud moments in this book and I'm really glad that I was not anywhere public for my laughing outburst.

Let me just say this, "Manscaping"(my favorite funny scene out of the book) I laughed and cringed for 10 straight minutes. I had to stop reading so I could compose myself and to keep my kids from looking at me like I went crazy lol.

The characters are very likable, you can easily connect with them all. The flow of the story line is very fluid, you won't realize how much traction you've made until you look at your progress percentage.

Just when you think Rosie's dating disasters would cause her to give up an unlikely hero comes out and show's how much he's into her, but that also has some bumps in the road but it's more fear than disastrous.

Rosie being sheltered most of her life causes her to not realize that the one who has stuck by her side is the right guy for her. She almost ruined her friendship and potential love by being a little naive, but don't we all when a good thing is right in our faces.

Oh I forgot to mention that Rosie is a writer for a cat magazine and there are some wicked funny scenes between her and a cat named Sir Lick's Alot.

All in all if your looking for a good humored book that will make you laugh out loud and reminisce on your own dating experiences than I highly recommend this book for your.

Easily one of my favorite book of 2015!!!

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Cover Reveal Stop by Alison G. Bailey

We are so excited to be sharing with you the cover for Alison G. Bailey's new book releasing on June 25th - STOP! Enjoy a sneak peek below and make sure to enter the giveaway for a beautiful bracelet from Alison. Enjoy!

Every life has a different path full of sharp turns, smooth curves, and steep drop offs.

Hollis Murphy has a plan—college, career, boyfriend, love, marriage, family. A predictable, normal life. She’s on track until an outside force causes her to crash and burn. They call it an accident, because that’s the only word they know to explain what happens to her. It helps everyone move on with their lives, except for Hollis. She holds on to the belief that she’s been targeted for a reason.

Risher Stevenson is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the hottest boy Hollis has ever laid eyes on. He fits perfectly into her original plan for a normal life. Everyone loves him.

Benton Daniels is intelligent, caring, sweet, and the bravest boy Hollis has ever met. He doesn’t fit into her life but gives it purpose and makes it extraordinary. Everyone hates him.

One is bullied. One is tormented. All are judged. How will it STOP?

Release Date: June 25^th

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Cover Designer: Murphy Rae, Indie Solutions

Photography: Abigail Marie, NON`PA*REILPhotography

Model: Paige Forsberg

The air was filled with the energy of the new school year. Hellos, goodbyes, laughter, and questions swirled around me. New friendships were already being formed and old ones reunited. The pair of flip flops in front of me moved forward, so I followed. After fifteen minutes of the shuffle ‘n stop, I reached the check in desk. An older lady with short salt and pepper hair sat slightly hunched over, partially blocked by a large stack of thick manila envelopes. Never looking up, she recited a generic Welcome to Chambers spiel. All the noisy activity made it hard to hear every little thing the woman said. Her gaze and eyebrows lifted as she stared up at me. Terrific, its starting already. Not sure what to do, I gave her a weak smile and waited for instructions. “Name?” she said, impatiently. I was so flustered that for a second I’d forgotten who I was. “Hollis Murphy.” She scribbled something on a spreadsheet and handed me a packet with my name and the number two hundred ten typed out on sticker, which I assumed was my room. In a flat bored voice, she said, “Everything you need to know is in the packet. Should you have any additional questions or needs after reading the information, please ask your RA. Have a productive semester. Next!” Clutching the envelope to my chest, my gaze shifted back down, and I walked quickly out into the hall. As I turned the corner, a loud deep “woot!” jerked my attention down the hall. I took one step before crashing full force into something solid and warm. I stumbled back, dropping the envelope. When my balance returned, my gaze shot up to see a gray T-shirt with cut off sleeves, stretched across broad shoulders. Glancing down in search of my envelope, I couldn’t help but spot the narrow hips and round ass covered in black basketball shorts. As I squatted to pick up the envelope, a tanned forearm came into view. My gaze roamed up to find the arm was covered in bulging muscles. “Oh god, I’m so…sor..ry,” I stammered, my cheeks heating with embarrassment. “Here ya go,” a deep voice said. As I reached for the envelope, my gaze inadvertently shot up to the warmest green eyes ever created. His dark brown hair was cut short on the sides, longer on top, and tousled. The perfect amount of scuff peppered his strong jawline with deep dimples framing a sexy lopsided smile. The air was immediately sucked from my lungs. He wasn’t just hot, he was boy band hot. A deep chuckle drifted down before I realized he had stood up and was extending his hand to me. Oh boy! I get to touch him! I slipped my hand into his and felt an immediate jolt of electricity. The muscles in his arm twitched. He felt it too. “Thank you,” I said, as he helped me up. “I’m Risher Stevenson.” He was actually introducing himself to me. It had become automatic for me not to look directly at anyone, especially a stranger. Usually, I’d angle my head down and to the right in order to hide the messed up side of my face. But, those green eyes locked me in place. “Hollis Murphy.” “Nice to meet you Hollis Murphy.” “Sorry again about running into you. I need to do a better job at watching where I’m going.” The tip of his tongue slipped between his lips before they formed into a slight smirk. Just as he was about to speak his name came barreling down the hallway. “Rish! Get your ass down here. We’ve got a ton of boxes to haul in.” A blonde haired guy stood at the end of the hall. “I gotta go finish helping my friends move in.” I nodded. Risher took three steps before turning back toward me. “Don’t do too good of a job.” My eyebrows squished together in confusion. “At watching where you’re going. I hate to think I won’t get rump bumped again.” He tossed me a wink before jogging away. I Sasquatched those shoulders, those hips, and that ass all the way down the hall.

Alison was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She attended Winthrop University and graduated with a major in Theater. While at school Alison began writing one-act plays, which she later produced. Her debut novel, Present Perfect, landed on Amazon's Best Seller List and appeared on many "Best Reads of 2013" Book Blogs. The novel won Best Book at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention Awards. Her second novel, Past Imperfect, was published in February of 2014 and appeared on several best books of 2014 lists as well. Presently Perfect, the third and final book in The “Perfect” series was released in Dec 2014 to rave reviews. In March 2015 all the love, swoon, heat, and angst were combined into the Perfect Series Box Set.

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Shaken Not Stirred Blog Tour

Welcome to Last Call...a bar where the drinks are cold and the nights are scorching hot.

Casey Markham is a man-eater in a rut. Swearing off relation- ships may keep her heart safe, but she’s beginning to question if her casual flings will ever leave her satisfied. She’s wondering if it’s finally time to let go of the past and stop letting history control her future.

Bad boy biker, Tenn Jennings can’t get Casey off his mind. A chance encounter with the beautiful blond has left its mark, and now he’s determined to prove her wrong about everything she thought she knew about men.

It’s safe to say… Casey Markham has met her match.

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED can be read as a stand-alone.

The Last Call Series: Tenn’s Story

Release: March 17, 2015 Publisher: Big Dog Books, LLC Goodreads: http://www. goodreads.com/book/ show/24308751-shaken-not- stirred

Other titles in The Last Call Series:

ON THE ROCKS MAKE IT A DOUBLE

SUGAR ON THE EDGE WITH A TWIST

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and

three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, Cold Fury Series, the Legal Affairs Series and the Last Call Series.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Deep By Kylie Scott Pre-Release Blitz

Blurb

Positive. With two little lines on a pregnancy test, everything in Lizzy Rollins' ordinary life is about to change forever. And all because of one big mistake in Vegas with Ben Nicholson, the irresistibly sexy bass player for Stage Dive. So what if Ben's the only man she's ever met who can make her feel completely safe, cherished, and out of control with desire at the same time? Lizzy knows the gorgeous rock star isn't looking for anything more permanent than a good time, no matter how much she wishes differently.

Ben knows Lizzy is off limits. Completely and utterly. She's his best friend's little sister now, and no matter how hot the chemistry is between them, no matter how sweet and sexy she is, he's not going to go there. But when Ben is forced to keep the one girl he's always had a weakness for out of trouble in Sin City, he quickly learns that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Now he and Lizzie are connected in the deepest way possible...but will it lead to a connection of the heart?

Excerpt

“Where have you been?” My sister rushed forward, catching me up in a tight hug. “I’ve been trying to call you all day. We checked everywhere and couldn’t find you.”

“Sorry. I just needed some alone time.” I squeezed her back, unable to stop from smiling. The thought of Anne turning her back on me had scared me more than I liked to admit.

“Well, I get you might want that.” She stepped back. “But you could have told someone.”

“You can’t just disappear like that.” And Ben kept right on frowning. “Shit, Liz, you’re pregnant.”

“Don’t upset her,” snapped Anne.

Ben ignored her. “I don’t know what the hell’s going on in your head. But you need to let me know where you are.”

My eyebrows went up and my mouth opened, ready to rip him a new one.

“She doesn’t answer to you. She’ll let you know if and when she decides to let you know,” said Mal, laying down the law to his bandmate before turning my way. “You will text your sister next time you decide to go wandering for a day, understood?”

My mouth, it still hung open.

“Christ, man.” Over and over, Ben’s hands rolled into tight fists before releasing again. “Can you cut the shit and get off my back for a fucking minute?”

“Don’t swear at him.” My usually sensible and staid sister poked a finger dead center in Ben’s broad chest. “You’re the one that caused this mess, thank you very much. She might still be a little young and naive, but you’re definitely old enough to know better.”

“That’s right.” Standing about as tall as a skyscraper, despite only coming up to Ben’s nose, Mal stared him down. Or up. Whatever. “This is a family matter. You can leave, thanks.”

Meet Ben and Lizzy on March 31st!

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Lick (Book One)

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Deep (Book Four)

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About the Author:

Kylie is a long time fan of erotic love stories and B-grade horror films. She demands a happy ending and if blood and carnage occur along the way then all the better. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and one delightful husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

Kylie is represented by Amy Tannenbaum at the Jane Rotrosen Agency, New York.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Cover Revel Misconduct by Penelope Douglas

Title: Misconduct

Author: Penelope Douglas

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 1, 2015

Synopsis

Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students and trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn’t important. She can’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing…

Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet…there is something about him that draws Easton in—a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.

Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton’s resolve—and reveal what should stay hidden… (*STANDALONE, NO CLIFFHANGER*)

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Penelope Douglas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Fall Away series. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Science in Education from Loyola University in New Orleans. Penelope lives in Las Vegas with her family.

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

ARC Review Naughty King by Michelle Valentine

Synopsis

Women, business, pleasure: When I want it, I get it.
I’m never denied.
Including her.
I will break her.
I will show her who the king of this city really is.
The Feisty Princess of Manhattan will learn I am not a man that can be tempted.
No matter how fucking bad I want her in my bed.

Michelle has done it again!!!

I can't wait for you all to meet Alexander King!!!

Know for his dominance in the boardroom and bedroom, Alexander is king(pun intended lol) of his domaine. That is until he hires Margo Buchanan as his assistant. Margo is a woman on a mission trying prove to Alexander that she is more than a pretty face. Margo is determined to make sure Alexander know that she means business when it come to him ramping up his charm.

When Alexander King sets his sights on something he wants.

The King always get's what he wants.

I can not wait til Michelle release the next installment called Feisty Princess. I will say she is pure evil (she's really not lol). The reason why I say that is Michelle has the knack to draw you in when your reading refusing to let you go until you have devoured the whole book, but leaving you wanting more. Now that's where I am right now lol. Naughty King had that perfect blend of humor, sexual tention and pure raw passion. The story line was fluid and flawless. The breakout character for me was Alexander's friend and business associate Yamada. He defiently had me laughing out loud. Yamada reminds me of Mr Chow from The hangover and I could easily picture the guy from the movies being Yamada in the story.

I like the fact that Michelle wrote Margo to be headstrong and determined which makes her badass in my book. The fact that Margo does not shy away or fold under Alexander's advances makes her the perfect match and rival for the Naughty King.

Which in fact makes the steamy scenes in the book that much hotter. Ladies make sure you have your hands ready to fan yourselves because when I say the sex between Margo and Alexander is explosive. After reading the scenes I needed either a cigarette or a drink or both lol.

Yeah they are that good ;-)

Michelle deserves this 5 star review as always because I am dubbing her the queen of steam.

Seriously get this book!!!

You will not be disappointed at all!!!

OH BTW this book releases in 3 days!!!!

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Dark Debt by Chloe Neill Blog Tour

A vampire never gets old. But neither do his enemies. When a figure from Ethan’s dark past makes a splashy debut in Chicago, Merit and her Master don’t know whether he’s friend or foe. But they’ll have to figure out soon, because trouble is brewing in the Windy City.

At an exclusive society soiree attended by the upper echelons of the human and supernatural worlds, Merit and Ethan barely stop the assassination of a guest. When the target turns out to be a shady businessman with a criminal edge, Merit suspects a human vendetta. But the assassins have fangs….

The connections to Chicago’s Houses go deeper than Merit knows, and even one wrong move could be her last….

Dark Debt is Chloe Neill's 11th Chicagoland Vampires series. This is one of my favorite series and I was super excited when I recieved the chance to be apart of this blog tour.

In Dark Debt Ethan faces a ghost from his past that wants his due. There is also a group that's out for blood and is using one of the houses to exact their revenge.

It's never a dull moment in the vampire world of Chicago for Merit and Ethan. Just when you think that the latest mystery solved would equal some downtime for Merit and Ethan, think again. I love a good paranormal mystery with a little drama mixed in. I like how Chloe can have that perfect balance of who done it! and other drama mixed in. It's not overwhelming to the reader which is good because most mysteries try to throw in other elements that would normally keep a reader engaged but loose them at one point or another due to too much content or conflicts with other characters.

Besides dealing with Ethan's presumed dead master they also are dealing with one of the other houses that has an issue with a secrete illegal group, looking into cashing in on a debt that one of the Masters created.

When I got to this point of the book I was like "go figure" but I like that despite that one masters issue with Cadogan House they put their pride somewhat aside to let Ethan and the other master to help.

I did however had an oh no moment when Merit was dealing with her attack on her psyche and her response to Ethan. I got a little worried there for a moment but love that instead of getting angry or frustrated that Ethan gave Merit time to heal so that she can overcome the attack.

I know from the past couple of book that Merit and her best friend Mallory had a broken friendship but I'm glad to see the two BFF's fully reconciled and having girl time in the book, I missed that full friendship from them in the beginning of the series.

All in a nutshell. This is one of the best books in the series. I was hooked and brought me out of my post Fifty Shades of Grey movie fog lol.

You will not be disappointed.. I can't wait for the next installment and what's in store for Merit and Ethan.

Giveaway

The fun doesn’t stop here. Want more chances to win? You can also enter the Dark Debt Grand Prize Giveaway, which runs February 23 through March 6 on Chloe’s web site.

What is the Grand Prize Giveaway prize?