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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Love Refocused By: Nancy Corrigan
Sander’s
Valley, 2
Wyn Sander is surprised when his brother Kyle
asks him to be best man at his wedding. Wyn’s even more shocked to learn the
woman who later walks into his garage is Ronnie’s half-sister, Iona. He’s instantly
attracted to her. She’s sophisticated, beautiful, and confident. At least she
is until Wyn stands up. She flinches and a look of terror passes over her face.
It bothers him to see. Luckily, desire replaces it, but it doesn’t stop Wyn’s
curiosity. For the first time in his life, he wants to find out what made Iona
fearful and fix it.
Iona can’t believe her luck. The man she lusts
after is her new sister’s soon to be brother-in-law. The kiss they share
shatters her, but her attempt to stop any involvement with him ends up with her
agreeing to three dates. She decides Wyn is unlike any man she’s ever known,
and it’s unfortunate she can’t enjoy him. She isn’t in the market for a
boyfriend. All she wants is sex. The only problem is—she doesn’t think Wyn sees
things her way.
Short blurb:
When Wyn sees Iona, he falls hard. Iona's not so
sure—their chemistry is explosive, but after a bad relationship she's not sure
she can commit again.
Excerpt
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She jerked her hand from his. “Where are we
going?”
“Basement. Need you.” He reached for her.
She backed up. “We can’t. Your mom— ”
He drew her against him. “You feel that? How
hard I am?”
A soft sigh escaped her lips, his only answer.
He brushed his fingertip across them. “I ache,
darling.”
She turned her head and sucked one of his
fingers into her mouth. The tug connected with his balls. He wrenched his
finger free and cupped her face between his hands. “I’m going to take you
downstairs and fuck you, Iona. Hard and fast.” Her eyes widened. He loved the
shock displayed in them. He brushed his lips over hers. “Then tonight, you’re
coming home with me, and I’m going to love you real slow, until you beg me to
fill you up.”
She shook her head. “No sleepovers. No
commitments. I told you that. Besides, your mom is picking me up early. We’re
going shopping.”
Her words danced through his head.
Disappointment hit first, then excitement flared. “You didn’t say no to now.”
She swallowed hard. “I don’t know. I want you,
but…”
“But what?”
She glanced in the direction of the living room.
“What if somebody walks in on us? Your family will assume we’re in a
relationship.”
“Nobody will catch us.” With a single finger, he
turned her face toward him. “Do you trust me?”
Her cautious nod answered him.
“Good.” That was all he needed to know. He
lifted her, a hand on her bottom.
“Wyn— ”
He nipped her lip. “Quiet. We only have a few
minutes.” He pulled the basement door shut behind them and turned the lock.
“And I’m not wasting them talking.”
“You’re serious.” Her whisper matched her
widened eyes.
He hurried down the stairs and dropped her
bottom on the back of the sofa. “Yeah. I don’t think I’ll survive a whole day
without you.”
She clutched at his shirt. “Oh.”
One word. Damn he loved how she reacted to him.
He popped the button on her shorts and tugged the zipper. She lifted her
bottom. No hesitation. No denial. He held her acceptance close.
“Next time, I’ll worship you. Head to toe. Eat
you out. Lick your breasts. Give you everything.” Hand fisted around her
waistband, he glanced at her. “You want that?”
She nodded. “Yes. I want.”
“Good, but tonight I need you. Just like this.”
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Author Bio
A true romantic at heart, Nancy Corrigan is
convinced there’s a knight in shining armor for every woman (or man), but you
won’t find damsels in distress in her stories. She adores pairing alpha heroes
with women strong enough to match them and bring them to their knees. She also
enjoys flipping the traditional roles in romances because her motto is—love and
people should never be forced to conform to anyone’s norm.
She holds a degree in chemistry and has worked
in research but now focuses on ensuring quality. She considers it the perfect
outlet for her as she’s the first to admit she has some OCD tendencies. It
carries over into her writing life too. While engrossed in a novel, she has a habit
of forgetting to eat and sleep. Fortunately, she’s married to her own knight in
shining armor who understands her oddities and loves her anyway. They reside in
Pennsylvania with their three children, dog, snake and guinea pigs. Her other
interests include tattoos, animals, classic cars and all things spooky and
sexy.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
RBTL Presents Craving Talon by Zoey Derrick Release Day Blitz
Title: Craving Talon
Author: Zoey Derrick
Series: 69 Bottles
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic, LGTB, M/M/F, M/F/M, M/F, F/M , M/M
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Feb 17 2015
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
The story picks up as 69 Bottles continues their tour, riding a surge of success thanks to an impromptu duet between Talon and Addison.
It’s a crazy turn of life for Addison Beltrand, who’s always lived to work and worked to live. Now, everything is shifted upside down—and that’s not a bad thing. Stepping on the 69 Bottles tour bus has banished the heartache of her past, and feels like a rocking new beginning.
Talon Carver and Kyle Black couldn’t agree more. The band’s lead singer and manager are falling hard for the beautiful rock chick, and will do anything to keep her in their bed—and between their bodies—forever.
The trio’s blissful bubble is popped by a danger nobody has anticipated. The band’s security team, always watchful for fan attacks on the members, isn’t prepared for what happens to Addison during this leg of the tour. Will Kyle and Talon be able to help save Addison? Or will her fear force her to pack her bags and return to LA?
Everything hinges on her decision…
Two men. One woman. A rock band. A tour bus. One Wild Ride…
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Not only does she aim to take her readers on an erotic dance that lasts the night, it allows her to empty her mind of stories we all wish were true.
Her stories are hopeful yet true to life, skillfully avoiding melodrama and the unrealistic, bringing her gripping Erotica only closer to the heart of those that dare dipping into it.
The intimacy of her fantasies that she shares with her readers is thrilling and encouraging, climactic yet full of suspense. She is a loving mistress, up for anything, of which any reader is doomed to return to again and again.
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Friday, February 6, 2015
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
RBTL Presents Choice Matters by Jamie Salisbury
Title: Choice Matters
Author: Jamie Salisbury
Series: Southern Heat (Book #1)
Genre: Contemporary Erotica
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Release Date: August 17 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Apolo Choice... self-made billionaire before the age of
thirty. At a time when most men are still trying to figure out what direction
to take their careers, Apolo Choice is enjoying luxuries they are still
dreaming about. But behind every powerful man come secrets, and Apolo is no
exception.
Confident, intimidating, arrogant and handsome, Apolo Choice
is a man who gets whatever he wants. At least in the boardroom. Away from the
power deals, he has a dark side. One he allows few to enter. Until he meets
Caitlyn White.
Caitlyn White... smart and self-assured, she has quietly
worked at Choice Enterprises for four years. Until one day her world is turned
upside down by the man at the top. Taking her from the cubical to executive
suite faster than you can blink an eye.
Together they become a power couple both in the boardroom
and the bedroom.
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Since Jamie Salisbury began publishing her Romance stories,
she has seen her books soar to #1 on Amazon. Her novella Tudor Rubato was a
finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) award, and the cover won
for Best Contemporary Cover. Now in 2014, her novel Life and Lies was been
nominated for a RONE in the Erotica category. She has expanded her audience to
include several now published by Secret Cravings Publishing .
Her previous career in public relations in and around the
entertainment field has afforded her with a treasure trove of endless story
ideas.
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Excerpt
I was standing with
a small group of senator's wives. They were giving me tips about life in
Washington, where to shop, the best neighborhoods. Though I was listening
attentively, suddenly something in my head told me to glance over to Apolo.
There she was… again. Engaged in conversation with him. He
appeared to be polite and engaged, but the muscle ticking in his cheek gave it
all away to me. That one subtle feature meant he was unhappy. Of course, my
glance did not go unnoticed.
"It appears as though you have competition," one
of the senator's wives joked. "Whoever she is she's stunning."
"Yes, she is," I replied. "But she's
certainly not competition . She's merely an old friend."
"Well, you certainly wouldn't know by the way she's
acting," another chided.
She was right. Delpheine was in what Apolo considered his
personal space. He allowed no one remotely close to him unless he initiated the
move. She had committed one of the big Apolo Choice no-no's, not that she
seemed to care.
"Oh, that's just Delpheine. She's French, and they’re
much more personally engaged with people they talk with."
Then we locked eyes, Apolo and I. Knowing him as well as I
do, I knew this woman was exasperating him. But ever the cool businessman and
now politician, he was tolerating her openly flirtatious ways. The moment she
placed a hand on his arm in an attempt to lure him in, I saw him quietly remove
her offending, well-manicured hand.
He backed away, putting more space between them. I didn't
know what he was saying to her right then, but from the expression on her face,
I'd say it was not what she wanted to hear.
Excusing myself, I found my way to the ladies’ room. I
needed to regain my composure. Whoever this woman was, I intended to find out
more. If she thought she could simply reappear in Apolo's life after leaving
him in his hour of need, she was sadly mistaken.
Making my way to the line of sinks, I wasn't too surprised
to find Delpheine standing there, a smirk on her face as she pretended to
reapply her siren red lipstick.
"You do know that he can’t have children because of his
accident?"
"Yes, I do," I replied. "Let's quit the
bullshit and niceties, Ms. Bouvier. What the hell do you want? You left
screaming in horror out of Apolo's life years ago. Now, he's a newly minted
senator, and poof , you magically reappear. What's with that?"
"I merely want what was once mine. I intend to have him
back, and trust me, it won't take long for him to find his way back to my bed.
I will be Mrs. Apolo Choice."
"Good luck with that pipe dream," I spat as I
threw the towel on the counter and spun past her. "I don't know what
you're smokin ', but lady, you don't stand a chance in hell with him. He didn't
forgive you then, and he's damn sure not going to forgive you now."
I marched past her and out the door, not leaving myself open
for any further comments. As I stepped into the corridor, I noted Jacob
casually standing there.
"Ms. White, Mr. Choice wanted me to make sure
everything was alright and asked me to escort you back to the ballroom."
He was glancing over my shoulder towards the ladies’ room. That meant both he
and Apolo knew what was going on. The woman was so transparent.
"Thanks, Jacob."
"Don't worry about Ms. Bouvier. I'll deal with her. If
she bothers you again, please let me know."
"I will. I think I got my point across just now. So,
Jacob, are you going to enjoy Washington?"
"Yes, ma'am. It's one of best cities around."
We arrived in the ballroom, where he escorted me over to
Apolo, who was speaking with a small group. I slid in next to him.
"Thanks for sending Jacob," I whispered.
"I'm sorry. I don't know how she gained entrance, but
I'm having it checked out."
"Don't worry, I think I handled her."
He cocked an eyebrow at me with a sly smile on his face
before turning to his admirers and guests.
MY REVIEW
What is there to say about Apolo, other than hot, rich, and powerful. I loved the intensity of the chemistry between he and Caitlyn the woman he promoted within his company. I was intrigued by the plot of the story, and found it interesting. I think it was what made it a good fiction book. The probability of something like this happening in real life did not exist. Sometimes those are the best reads.
With that said I found myself wanting to read more about the family equation the author wrote about.
Overall, it was a great read.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
RBTL Presents What Lies Within Us by Kiki Howell Blog Tour
Title: What Lies
Within Us
Author: Kiki Howell
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: Gothic/Paranormal/Romance/Contemporary/
Suspense/Thriller
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Nov 1 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
After rec eiving a letter from an aunt she never knew
existed, Kyna Hughes travels to Ireland only to find out that her whole life
has been a series of well-orchestrated lies. Suddenly, this poor girl from the
foothills of the Alleghany Mountains is thrust into a life of not only the
wealthy and affluent, but of dark magic and secret societies. As Kyna learns of
the magic hidden inside her, purposefully stunted a s she grew up for her
protection, she must now battle mystical hauntings which are the result of
curses while getting a cras h course in utilizing her powers. Kidnappings and
satanic weddings become her daily events as she struggles not to lose her heart
to one of two men—a former Navy SEAL hired to protect her or a wizard hired to
train her. Soon she will realize just how true it is that “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us.”
Amazon Top 100 Best Seller in Gothic Fiction & Occult Horror
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Excerpt:
Ominous fanfare for her arrival in County Monaghan, lightening shred the fall of dusk. As a grisly storm surrounded the car she rode in, her every nerve vibrated with electricity. The well-read letter in her hand trembled in the heat of her clenched fist. Her last minute research of this part of Northern Ireland had not done the place justice. Beauty that of a rolling and majestic nature even in the dark downpour, stole her already
The thousand slices of light tearing through the sky reflected in the grey water beside the road. The black shadows cast b
Trying to swallow despite the dryness in her mouth, looking straight ahead, she sought a moment’s peace. Deep breathing exercises had yet to award her any. This unexpected turn in her life over the past few days propelled her toward her wits end. From the moment she’d taken the letter from her mailbox, every part of her being had been altered in some way. From bursts of indefinable energy making her want to run a marathon, to unbidden ideas reminiscent of familiar dreams, to a feeling of having a sixth sense that warned of impending danger, she warred within herself to keep some semblance of composure. She didn’t understand her own body anymore, but had not the time or the mental capacity to analyze the abrupt changes as she traveled.
Erratic thought patterns plagued her instead, a barrage of unanswered questions. Prior to that fateful letter, she’d just been a girl from the foothills of the Alleghany Mountains, having lived her whole life in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. Her mother’s confession of her true heritage came when confronted with the letter, the damned letter, scrolled in a shaky hand, from an aunt from Ireland she never knew existed.
Apparently, Kyna was more Irish than she knew, as in born in Ireland and adopted through the Irish Mafia into the United States. The father she barely remem
The letter, the freaking destroy-a-simple-life letter, ranted on for two pages a heartbreaking tale. Her birth mother, Alana O’Riagain, had passed away a few years ago. Her aunt, Saoirse O’Riagain, now desperately wanted to meet her only living relative. Kyna’s birth father and his family were all long go
Rain assaulted the car window with the unrelenting onslaught of gunfire. Her pulse beat as if under attack. Another round of multiple l
Her breath caught at the vast size of what resembled a castle on a hill. A steep incline of land seemed formed to hold up the formidable three s
Crazy. All of it. She’d lost it, and she had to get it back in the immediate future. Tough, a fighter in an impoverish world, surely she could handle whatever this display of wea
Her mouth had remained parched and her shoulders tense since she’d landed in this country. Her body betrayed her in various other ways as well. Strange sensations of heat in her core coupled with flashes of what she could only refer to as static electricity along her limbs, made her feel a foreigner in her own skin.
As her driver grunted and got out, Kyna took advantage of another long streak of lightening to gaze upon this veritable castle of a house. The bays had mullioned windows, curvilinear gables and tall chimneys. While she guessed the stone a light grey in the day, it accosted her with looming shades
The metallic shriek of her door opening sent a wave of panic crashing over her. From her teeth set on a painful edge to that cold slither of fear down her spine, she forced herself to ignore each physical sensation, each body betrayal. Looking toward her driver, a streak of lightening silhouetted him, made him a dark outline like that of a large monster-figure looming over her. He had several inches on her as well as a bulky, full-muscled build one could only achieve with hours in a gym or
In a brief conversation at the airport, Kyna had learned through grumbles of words in response to her barrage of questions, that the man had been injured then forced into an early retirement from the Navy SEALs. Irish-born, he’d come home in hopes of finding similar work, something where a mere leg injury would not be the big deal the military had made it out to be. While he may not be able to hide underwater at night in frigid water for hours like he used to without pain and cramping of the damaged muscles, he could surely protect on land, a home and a woman. From what her aunt had written of Aedan, while he may be short on words, failure wa
The cool sweat covering her skin intensified with the fi
Yes, life had dumped a whole crap load of change and new discoveries on her. By the looks of things, another dump truck sped her way, but her mother hadn’t raised a quitter. Besides, Aedan’s strong arms and solid frame offered a possible means to diversion if desired. From what her glimpses in the
While she dared another look, Aedan focused on getting her inside. With her first glimpse despite the rain that fell in large drops from the hood framing his face, her stomach tightened even more. Locks of dark brown hair fell in long, messy sections on each side of his forehead. Full eyelashes framed moon-shaped eyes, wide with fl
My Review:
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed the book very much. It captivated my attention in a way that this book offered me a quick read and a well thought out story. I loved the way the author described the setting and the characters. It allowed me to fully immerse myself. The relationship between Kyna and Aedan had that sweet appeal that I think many of us found ourselves in at that age. I have to say that though I wasn't surprised by the end, I loved the twists the author presented to me.
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Ever since she was
young, Kiki Howell has loved to listen to a well-woven tale with real
characters, inspired plots, and delightful resolutions. Kiki could spend hours
lost in a book, and soon she knew that creating lives, loves, and losses with
just wo rds had to be the greatest thing that she could do. To that end, she
pursued her study of literature and writing, earning a bachelor’s degree in
English. She has now had over forty stories published, and could not be
more thrilled or grateful to see her creations polished and out in the real
world.
In May, 2011, Kiki was chosen as an Ohioana Book Festival author for her novel, Torn Asunder. She's also had three flash fiction stories win writing contests. In the fall of 2013, her novel, Hidden Salem, made the Amazon Top 100 Bestsellers Lists in 3 categories: Paranormal, Suspense and Ghosts. You can find out more about Kiki on her website www.kikihowell.com or stop by her blog http://anauthorsmusings.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Unwrapping Tess by Krystal Shannan #romance #giveawy
- No. Such. Luck. -
Patrick O'Hearn just got back home from a long tour overseas with his SEAL unit. The big grizzly is ready to lie back and enjoy the snowy mountain inn retreat his brother renovated last year, meet his brother's wife and some of her family, enjoy good food, etc. The last thing he ever expected was to find a mate, especially not his sister-in-law.
Now he can't think of anything but unwrapping the gorgeous sassy blonde and making her his forever.
- Best. Christmas. Ever. -
Links:
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23550241-unwrapping-tess?from_search=true
Giveaway:
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Please spread the word about the Facebook Release Party. It will be going on during the week long tour AND the party will be Friday December 12th at 7:00 CST. The winner of the tour-wide giveaway will be announced at the FB Party as well as other prizes.
~ Author Bio ~
Krystal Shannan goes to sleep every night dreaming of mythical realms with werewolves, vampires, fae, and dragons. Occasional a fabulous, completely human story slips into the mix, but powers and abilities usually crop up without fail, twisting reality into whatever her mind can conceive.
As a child, her parents encouraged her interests in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and all things historical and magickal . As an adult the interests only grew. She is a child of Neverland and refuses to ever stop believing in fairies.
She is guilty of indulging and being a Buffy the Vampire Slayer groupie as well as an Angel fan. For those of you unfamiliar with the world of Joss Whedon, you are missing out! She also makes sure to watch as many action and adventure movies as possible. The more exciting the better. Yippee-Ki-Yay..... If you don't know the end of that phrase, then you probably don't like the same movies.
She writes stories full of action, snark, magick , and heart-felt emotion. If you are looking for leisurely paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. But, for those looking for a magical ride, filled with adventure, passion, and just a hint of humor. Welcome home.
Krystal Shannan
Putting Magick in Romance one Soul Mate at a Time.
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