Release Day Review

Explicit
by

Ava Harrison

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 8, 2018 

~ Synopsis ~

Pierce Lancaster is bad news. 

Spoiled. 

Entitled. 

Sexy as —

He’s exactly what I don’t want in my life. What I don't need. 

I’m not the girl he knew before. 

I’ve changed. 

But he hasn’t.

He’s trouble filled with empty promises.

I’ve come too far to fall back.

Yet I can’t seem to stay away. 

I can’t say no. 

I am addicted to Pierce Lancaster.

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~ Excerpt ~

“Hey, I never got a taste,” Pierce exclaims.

“Oops.” I smile innocently. “There’s none left. Maybe next time.”

Before I know it, he’s leaning into me. Into my personal space, he’s so close I’m dizzy. Our gazes are locked. My breath comes out ragged and harsh from being this close to him. What is he doing?

He answers my unspoken question by taking my hand in his. My heart hammers heavily in my chest as it lifts. The feel of his fingers on me is hot and heady, the memories that are imprinted on my mind resurfacing to the forefront of my brain. I remember everything. 

We stare at each other.

Neither speaking.

The seconds pass, but it feels like everything is on pause as I wait to see what he will do. The boys talking in the background is a steady buzz against the pounding in my chest.

He lifts. 

Thud.

Closer. 

Thud.

His tongue juts out, and he swipes the tip of my finger where the cream from the filling has collected. Before I can think, he places it in his mouth and eats the rest.

“Ewwwww,” rings out through the room. The sound of the boys gagging pulls me out of my haze.

“What are you doing?”

“Having dessert.” He winks. His emerald green eyes twinkling with mischief.

He’s too close. Too damn close. I remember what his lips feel like against my skin. Decadent. Like the first bite of a macaron. 

Sinful.

I need to get away.

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~ Review ~

Lost another piece of my heart to a Lancaster man. I think Pierce may have replaced Grant as my favorite though. I am a total sucker for a broken alpha man who's in need of a little redemption. Lindsay was everything Pierce needed but didn't quite realize till he was almost beyond repair.

There was definitely chemistry between Pierce and Lindsay but there were pieces of Pierce that I think Lindsay both loved and hated at the same time. A reminder of all she was as well as a reminder of what she could have become had fate not dealt her a cruel hand.

I was smitten with Pierce from the start. His dislike of Spencer and his commanding know it all ways only endeared him to me more. But Spencer is the one who puts Pierce on the path to change his life so I will give him a nod.

Pierce has many inner struggles to overcome but I loved watching him evolve from self destructive to protective and lighthearted. He not only struggles to better himself but to be a better person for Lindsay. 

Lindsay battles with her own past and insecurities. She definitely has a strong attraction to Pierce but her scars run deeper than her skin. With the right man by her side she starts to heal. 

I devoured this book in just a few hours. So caught up in the writing of Ava Harrison and her ability to make you vested in the characters outcome. I was late to the works of Ava Harrison with this only being the 3rd book I have read from her but I am working on catching up because I don't plan on missing another.

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~ About the Author ~

Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.

When she's not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.

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      Release Day Review

Part Time Lover

by

Lauren Blakely

~ Synopsis ~

I’ll say this about Christian — he made one hell of a first impression. When I first saw the strapping man, he was doing handstands naked on a dock along the canal. His crown jewels were far more entertaining than anything else I’d seen on the boat tour, so I did what any curious woman would do — I took his photo. I might have looked at the shot a few dozen times. Little did I know I’d meet him again, a year later, at a secret garden bar in the heart of the city, where I’d learn that his mind and his mouth were even more captivating. But given the way my heart had been trampled, I wanted only a simple deal — No strings. No expectations.

Our arrangement worked well enough until the day I needed a lot more from him…

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Let me just say, this whole part-time lover thing was her idea. I’d have gone all-in from the start, but hey, when a gorgeous, brilliant woman invites you into her bed, and only her bed…well, I said yes.

But then, one hysterical phone call from my brother later, begging me to find myself a wife so grandfather’s business stays in the family, and I need a promotion with Elise. Turns out a full-time husband suits her needs too, and a temporary marriage of convenience ought to do the trick, until we can simply untie the knot…

As long as no one finds out… As long as no one gets hurt… As long as no one falls in love… But our ending was one I never saw coming.

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~ Review ~

Christian had no idea that a stunt to rile up the tourists would be a life changing moment. Elise is taking some time away with her friend trying to forget her past relationship that still haunts her. Talking her friend into a boat tour in Denmark sounded like a fun thing to do but Elise get a little more than the normal "scenic view" which lingers in her memory long after her return home.

I was so happy when their paths crossed again. Lauren Blakely gives you two characters that you cannot help but invest in. Christian is all sorts of swoon-worthy and it was fun to watch Elise try to be very lax about what was transpiring between them. Their relationship was very unique not only to them but to their situation.

I enjoyed watching them fall for each other. They not only made me smile but they made me shed a tear or two too. Watching them find the better versions of themselves was definitely an enjoyable aspect of this story. If you enjoy fun, witty, second chance romances this may be the book for you. I can never turn down an opportunity to read a book by this author and Part Time Lover may just be one of my new favorites

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~ About the Author ~

   A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 95 times, and she's sold more than 2.5 million books. In June she'll release PART-TIME LOVER, a sexy new standalone romance. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter  

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Release Day Review & Giveaway

Follow Me Back
{Fight for Me #2}
by

A.L. Jackson

"This is why I read romance." --Lauren Rowe, USA Today and Internationally bestselling author

My loves - I am so beyond thrilled to finally get to share Kale and Hope's story with you in FOLLOW ME BACK! Writing this book was a labor of love, and after everything, I think it might be my favorite book I've ever written. It's super sexy and swoony, sad and sweet, and just filled my heart up so full there is no chance I will ever forget the way these characters made me feel. I hope you fall in love with them the same way I did! 

Enjoy!

xoxo - Amy 

~ Synopsis ~

The next seductive, unforgettable stand-alone romance in the FIGHT FOR ME series from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author A.L. Jackson . . .

Kale Bryant. Arrogant. Gorgeous. Commanding.

This ER doctor is married to his job. His only vice is one-night stands and short-lived flings. He learned a long time ago loving someone isn’t worth the risk.

Harley Hope Masterson. Beautiful. Brave. Sweet.

The owner of a small coffee shop knows what it’s like to struggle. Embroiled in a bitter divorce, she’s threatened with losing everything.

When Kale accepts a new position down the street from Hope’s shop, he begins to question every wall he’s built around his heart.

He wants her in a way he hasn’t wanted anyone.

One touch is fire.

One kiss, and he’s spinning out of control.

But taking her won’t come without consequences.

Hope is in for the fight of her life. One neither of them saw coming.

Now Kale must decide if loving her is worth risking it all.

She will fight with everything she has.

But sometimes even hope needs a hero . . .

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  ~ Review ~
This is the second book in the Fight for Me Series and although I loved Rex and Rynna's story this book tugged at my heartstrings on a more personal level.   I am honestly not sure who stole more of my heart Evan or Kale.

We met Kale in Show Me the Way but peeling back the layers of this doctor was definitely a task I was up for.  It was easy to fall for Kale with his devotion to his job, his love of his friends and let's not forget his smoldering smirk and sexy body.

Kale is everything that Hope isn't looking for but their chemistry is just too much to resist.
Hope is trying to navigate some very rough waters and her son is her first priority...always. But when fate puts Kale and Hope on the same path things start to 
become a bit more complicated.

Evan just about stole my heart from his first doctor visit.  His struggles very real and
scary for any parent to navigate. The bond between Hope and Evan was so touching that it brought me to tears.   

Hope and Kale are both complicated and guarded.  Although their attraction is instantaneous they try to push the feelings down, both knowing that one touch will ignite a fire that they will not be able to contain.  Can they be what the other has been missing? 

What is no surprise here is the depths of emotion that  A.L. Jackson has weaved between the pages of this book.   Their story is told in such a fluid manner that the time will fly by while you take their journey.  Like I stated earlier, Evan touched my heart in a personal way.  I appreciated the detail and thought that A.L. Jackson gave to his characters situation.  

If you are up for an emotional read full of love, determination and a super sexy couple, do yourself a favor and go #1 click this amazing read.
I am pretty sure you won't be sorry.

~ Rating ~

 

~ Giveaway ~

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~ About the Author ~

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad. 
Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, and BLEEDING STARS novels. Watch for A.L. Jackson’s upcoming novel, FOLLOW ME BACK, the second stand-alone novel in her brand-new FIGHT FOR ME SERIES.
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
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Release Day Review & Giveaway
Holiday Kisses
by

 Melody Grace

~ Synopsis ~

Hot British director Dash Everett needs inspiration - and fast. He’s hoping that a Christmas vacation in Sweetbriar Cove will give him everything he needs to break his writer’s block: a deserted cabin, his laptop, and his old friend Jack (Daniels, that is). But it turns out, isolation isn’t nearly as inspiring as the beautiful spitfire behind the front desk...

Ellie Lucas isn’t crazy about spending her holidays catering to the arrogant (and sexy) guest in Cabin 4 -- and she really doesn’t have time to play muse. She’s ready to leave her small-town behind for a fresh start, but when an unexpected snowstorm sends both their plans awry, she finds that a dash of Hollywood magic is exactly what she needs to see the joy in one more Sweetbriar Cove Christmas.

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~ Review ~
 I love catching up with characters that we have previously been introduced to but now get more of their story.  This holiday novella is a quick read that will definitely warm you up in the process.

Dash has escaped the hustle and bustle of Hollywood to hopefully break through his writers block but what he finds in the quaint little town of Sweetbriar Cove is so much more.  

Ah, a character with an English accent will get me every time, but Dash definitely had a way of warming you from the inside out.  

Ellie never stood a chance against Dash after getting past her initial assumptions of him.  Their ability to let go and enjoy the moments they shared together were sweet and sexy.

But when the lies of omission are revealed will Ellie give Dash the opportunity to explain or fall back on old beliefs?  Will Dash put his career above Ellie or fight for what he wants?

Well, go grab your copy of Holiday Kisses and find out.  What fun would it be if I told you.  Yet another steamy novella from Melody Grace to get you in the mood and not just the holiday one.

~ Rating ~

~ About the Author ~

Melody grace is the New York times bestselling author of the Beachwood bay series. A small-town girl turned so-cal beach lover, after spending her life with her nose in a book, she decided it was time she wrote one herself. She loves steamy romance novels, happily-ever-afters, and lusting after fictional menfolk. She lives in la with her two kittens, Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers. 

 

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Release Day Review & Giveaway

Brookly & Beale
by
Olivia Evans

 ~ Synopsis ~

The life of a session musician is rarely easy. After consecutive tour cancellations and a stack of unpaid bills, Chloe Bennett fears her dream has come to an end.

Then everything changes.

Indie rocker Reid Ryder needs a replacement violinist for his tour. For Chloe, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. For Reid, it’s a checkmark off his list. Already battling addiction, guilt, and his inability to write new music, Reid's hopeful that things are finally falling into place.

But life is never predictable.

When the tour begins, he finds himself drawn to Chloe. She challenges and inspires him. Their onstage chemistry is electric. To the outside world, they’re the perfect match. To those involved, however, it’s not so simple. When Reid’s no longer sure that the future he planned is the one he wants, a choice must be made.

Love...or loyalty.

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 ~ Excerpt ~

In three days, they would head back to the States. In three days, he would wake up and Chloe wouldn’t be there. The pit of his stomach twisted and his chest tightened. She wasn’t even gone, and he missed her already. Just the thought of being away from her, even though she was sitting right next to him, hurt more than Jess being on the other side of the world. It was the first time Reid truly began to realize just how far he’d fallen.

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~ Review ~

What an introduction to a new author.  I absolutely devoured this book. All of the characters in this book were engaging in their own right.  The chemistry between Reid and Chloe off charts.  I was routing for them from the start hoping that they would each find what it was that they were looking for.

Reid has already reached the point in his career in which fame and notoriety come with it.  He also has the baggage and the demons that come with the lifestyle of a musician as well.  Heading back out on the road will prove to test him in more ways than one. 

Chloe has not yet found her way in love or music.  But when an opportunity to tour with Reid's band lands in her lap, she is determined to make the most of the situation.  Although she readies herself for life on the road in close quarters, she could not prepare for her feelings.

Loved how easy it was for Greer to incite jealousy in Reid.  Pushing his buttons seemed to be his favorite job.  Chloe and Reid's attraction to each other evident to all but themselves.  Would they be able to remain solely band mates or will they find more than music on the road?

Chloe's easy going way made her very likeable. Her addiction to Starbursts and her fondness of Star Wars adorable.  I think that the fact that she didn't fall to the fame and stayed true to herself made her that more desirable to Reid.

I can't say enough about Reid.   What's not to like?  A sexy and overprotective musican....Swoon.   I truly felt for him and his demons.  However holding onto the past will prevent  you from living life and building a future.  A lesson Reid slowly learns from Chloe without even knowing.  

If you are new to this author, as I was, this will be a great introduction to her work.  Grab your copy today see what everyone is talking about!  

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~ About the Author ~

Olivia Evans is a dreamer by day, writer by night. She's obsessed with music and loves discovering new bands. Traveling the world and watching the sun set in every time zone sounds like heaven to her. A true Gemini, she follows her heart blindly and lives life to the fullest with her husband, son, and friends. Her other loves are: Chuck Taylors, Doc Martens, concert tees, gangster movies, sports, wine, craft beer and her shih tzu's.

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