Review: Spotlight on Love by Kaira Rouda

Rating: ★★★1/2 -★★★★ stars
Date published: May 20th, 2015
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Synopsis: Since childhood, Olivia Larson has dreamed of becoming a top fashion model. Recruited by an elite New York agency, she’s about to board a private plane to fly to the Big Apple. As a promise to her dedicated mom, she’s focused on her career, and nothing else, but that determination is challenged when a sexy and secretive celebrity arrives for the same flight. 

Bad boy pop star Reed Ralston has been famous since he was a tween, pushed into the spotlight by an overbearing stage mom and appearing on a popular kids’ TV show as a singer/ songwriter. Against the odds, and with dark secrets from a troubled childhood hidden from the press, Reed has transitioned into a successful adult star with a carefully manufactured image designed to keep him on top of the charts and in the pop-culture media. 

Sometimes opposites attract immediately, as Reed and Olivia discover during their spark-filled, hour-long flight to New York. But what happens when that attraction is exposed to the harsh spotlight of fame will make all the difference.

Promo and Guest Post: Fair Game by Monica Murphy

Thank you for joining me in the Fair Game Promotional Event, with Monica Murphy! Be sure to check out the fun post and giveaway!

Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway for Snapped: The Complete Series by Ketley Allison

I absolutely loved this book. It's a collection of installments that are finally all together for the first time!

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for Getting Played by Mia Storm

It's hard to break out of the limits you put yourself in and I'm so glad I was able to get past that and enjoy this book! There's an excerpt and more that'll surely capture your attention!

Release Week Blitz: Excerpt and Giveaway for 21 Stolen Kisses by Lauren Blakely

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Lauren Blakely's 21 STOLEN KISSES!! 21 STOLEN KISSES by Lauren Blakely is a standalone New Adult Forbidden Romance from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author being published by Bloomsbury Spark! Lauren Blakely is well known for writing sexy, heartfelt and humorous contemporary romance as well as deeply emotional new adult stories. 21 STOLEN KISSES is a beautifully written forbidden romance that will have you holding your breath and turning the pages as fast as you can!

Review: Taming The Legend by Kat Latham

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date Published: May 11th, 2015
Publisher: Carina Press
Synopsis: When retiring rugby star Ash Trenton considered his next career move, coaching troubled teens at his ex-girlfriend’s California camp wasn’t on the list. But when Camila Morales reappears after eighteen years, begging for his help, he can’t say no to his first and only love.

Camila was just sixteen when Ash moved on to start his rugby career, leaving her heartbroken…and on her own to make a life-changing decision. Now she needs his help to win a tournament prize and save her camp. Relying on Ash is the last thing she wants. But while it’s hard to get over being dumped for a sport, it’s even harder to ignore the rush of attraction that has only gotten stronger after so many years apart.

Coaching teens is the hardest job Ash has ever had, and the task becomes personal when he begins to fall for Camila all over again. But when he is offered his dream job, will he choose the job—or the woman whose heart he already sacrificed once? 

Blog Tour: Review for What the Lightning Sees Part 3 by Louise Bay

Rating: ★★★★ stars

Date published: May 25th, 2015

Publisher: Louise Bay

Synopsis: Jake and Haven have finally found a way to be together. Haven realized that she is ready to trust Jake and wants to open up to him. For Jake, Haven isn’t an option, she’s not just another girl, she’s his future. He’s certain of that, or he was.

Jake has been delivered life-changing news that he is yet to share with Haven. Will he confide in Haven and if he does, is their bond strong enough to withstand the bombshell?

What the Lightning Sees Part Three is the final part in the series.

Coming next: Ashleigh Franklin's story.

Release Week Blitz: Excerpt, Trailer, and Giveaway for Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for Katie McGarry's NOWHERE BUT HERE! NOWHERE BUT HERE is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance and is a part of Katie McGarry’sThunder Road Series, published by Harlequin Teen. Grab your copy today!!

Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

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Newly Repackaged Cover

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: September 5th, 2006
Publisher: Berkley Sensation/Penguin
Synopsis: Dive into a world torn apart by a powerful race with phenomenal powers of the mind—and none of the heart…

In a world that denies emotions, where the ruling Psy punish any sign of desire, Sascha Duncan must conceal the feelings that brand her as flawed. To reveal them would be to sentence herself to the horror of “rehabilitation”— the complete psychic erasure of everything she ever was….

Both human and animal, Lucas Hunter is a Changeling hungry for the very sensations the Psy disdain. After centuries of uneasy co-existence, these two races are now on the verge of war over the brutal murders of several Changeling women. Lucas is determined to find the Psy killer who butchered his packmate, and Sascha is his ticket into their closely guarded society. But he soon discovers that this ice-cold Psy is very capable of passion—and that the animal in him is fascinated by her. Caught between their conflicting worlds, Lucas and Sascha must remain bound to their identities—or sacrifice everything for a taste of darkest temptation…

Cover Reveal: Bleeding Hearts Anthology by Various Authors

TEN AUTHORS. TEN STORIES. ONE IN TEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS.

TEN BESTSELLING AUTHORS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CHRONIC DISEASE, ENDOMETRIOSIS. THE DISEASE DOESN'T HAVE A CURE AND MANY OF THOSE SUFFERING HAVE MANY DAY TO DAY STRUGGLES JUST TO GET BY.

Review: Imperfections by Shaniel Watson

Rating: ★★★ stars
Date Published: March 1st, 2015
Publisher: self published
Synopsis: Who knew falling in love with my best friend had the potential to single-handedly destroy my entire family? 

For as long as I could remember, I'd been in love with sexy, lawyer extraordinaire Nicholas Alexander. We’d always had a certain chemistry growing up, especially after we shared one passionate, forbidden, perfect kiss as teenagers. For years, I’d hoped he could look past my overprotective brothers and our age difference so we could be more than friends, I was wrong. Four years ago, I left New York and my heart behind. Now I was back to stake my claim on the only man I'd ever loved. But unbeknownst to me, things were way more complicated than I could’ve imagined when I learn he's engaged—to my sister. 

Will the love and desire I feel for the one man I've ever truly wanted destroy me? Am I willing to risk it all, for a chance at everlasting love? 

Catherine Reed was the one woman I couldn't have, but the one I always wanted. She was my best friend’s baby sister, which meant she was definitely off-limits to me and anyone else if I had my way. Not even having a merry-go-round of beautiful girls could stop me from wanting her. Watching her leave was hard, but I knew giving in to what I wanted back then would ruin her... us. All I've ever wanted was for her to be happy and to see her beautiful smile. 

I haven't gotten to where I am by always doing what's right. She's back. I want her. I have every intention of making her mine. 

This book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 due to language and sexual content.

Book Blitz: Giveaway for Coming Home To You by Barbara Lohr

    Happy release day to Barbara Lohr! Make sure you check out this second chance love story!

Blitz: Excerpt from Singleish by Elizabeth Butts

I have an excerpt from this book to share with you!

Review: Pucked by Helena Hunting

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: May 3rd, 2015
Publisher: Helena Hunting
Synopsis: With a famous NHL player for a step-brother, Violet Hall is well acquainted with the playboy reputation many hockey stars come with. She’s smart enough to steer clear of those hot, well-built boys with unparalleled stamina. That is until she meets the legendary team captain—Alex Waters.

Violet isn’t interested in his pretty, beat-up face, or his rock-hard six-pack abs. But when Alex inadvertently obliterates Violet’s previous misapprehension regarding the inferior intellect of hockey players, he becomes more than just a hot body with a face to match.

In what can only be considered a complete lapse in judgment, Violet finds out just how good Alex is with the hockey stick in his pants. But what starts out as a one-night stand, quickly turns into something more. Post-night of orgasmic magic, Alex starts to call, and text, and e-mail and send extravagant—and quirky—gifts, making him difficult to ignore, and even more difficult not to like.

The problem is, the media portrays Alex as a total player, and Violet doesn’t want to be part of the game.

Cover Reveal: Capture by Rachel Van Dyken

A BRAND NEW STANDALONE FROM 

RACHEL VAN DYKEN

Capture is a spin-off from the Seaside Series. 

#Hashtag #Hop: Buzz Boss from #Selfie by Cambria Hebert

Its DAY FIVE of the #Hashtag #Hop - the blog hop where its all things #Hashtag and where we celebrate the release of

Hashtag Series Book #4 #SELFIE!

Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway for Flirting With Scandal by Chanel Cleeton

I've got to admit a series set amidst politics is very tempting and thankfully it's as awesome as it sounds!

Release Week Blitz: Taste Me by Various Authors

I don't know about you, but I love reading new books and what better way to find something new to read than a sampler!

Elements of Chemistry: CAPTURE by Penny Reid Blog Tour- Review and Giveaway

I can't believe the last and final part of this amazing series is here! I've fallen in love with both Kaitlyn and Martin and their story. Penny Reid really knows how to make smart sexy. Make sure you check out the amazing giveaway too!

Blitz: Giveaway for Books by Rachel Schieffelbein

Welcome to this week’s

Swoon Romance YA Wednesdays!

This week features Rachel Schieffelbein's titles

Run for the Roses, Secondary Characters, Don't Fall!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for Julian's Pursuit by Haleigh Lovell

I enjoyed my first Haleigh Lovell book,  I think you will too, Make sure you check out the excerpt and giveaway!

Release Blitz: Excerpt and Giveaway for Twisted Lies 2 by Sedona Venez

The second part in the Dirty Secrets Series is here! I can't wait to read it and catch up with Sinthia and Core!

Release Day Blast: Excerpt and Giveaway for Flirting With Scandal by Chanel Cleeton

Happy release day to Chanel!  I can't wait for you to read the excerpt and fall in love like I did!

Release Blitz: Giveaway for My So Called Life by J.D. Hollyfield

Happy release day to J.D. Hollyfield! 

Blitz: Excerpt from Badass by Linda Barlow and Alana Albertson

I'm looking forward to reading this book!  Especially if the rest of the book is as hot as the excerpt!

Review: Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines

Original Cover 

Rating: ★★★★★ stars

Current Cover

Date published: June 9th, 2013

Publisher: Self/Atria

Synopsis: Rush promised her forever... but promises can be broken.

Torn between his love for his family and his love for Blaire, Rush has to find a way to save one without losing the other. In the end one has to be more important. Letting go isn’t easy.

Blaire believed in her fairytale... but no one can live in a fantasy.

Her love for Rush and desire to have a family keep her believing that they can find a way for this to work. Until she has to make the right decision for her and the baby. Even if it breaks her heart.

Can they find the forever that they both want or has it all just gone... too far?

Cover Reveal: The Allure of Julian Lefray by R.S. Grey

I absolutely LOVE R.S. Grey's books.  Excited is an understatement about how I feel about sharing the cover of her new book with you all! It's gorgeous!

Blitz: Excerpt and Giveaway for #Selfie by Cambria Hebert

I know many readers are waiting to read Braeden's story from The Hashtag Series. I have a little excerpt from the book and a chance to win some awesome swag from Cambria!

Blitz: Teasers and Giveaway for Becoming Mrs Benedict by K Webster

The third book in the series is here and it's steamy!  Check out the teasers and enter the giveaway after you pick up your copy!

Review: The Road Back to Us by K Webster

Rating: ★★★★ stars
Date published: May 1st 2015
Publisher: K Webster
Synopsis: Caroline Harrison has had enough. After eight long years in an unhappy marriage, she’s ready to throw in the towel. Her workaholic husband, Bentley, is done too—choosing his career over his wife. They’ve met with their lawyers and only need to get through the holidays until their divorce is finalized. 

Bentley isn’t ready to tell his family about the divorce, so he asks Caroline to spend one more Christmas at his mom’s under the ruse they are still happily married. Together, they set out on a seven hour car ride in the middle of the Canadian Caribou to put on one last happy show. What could be an opportunity to rekindle their love and spend quality time together turns out to be a road trip from hell. 

When a surprise snow storm catches them off guard, Bentley and Caroline find themselves in an accident without any possibility of help in their near future. At one point, their love was all they needed to survive.I  But now, when all they have is each other against the frigid winter storm, will they find the love they lost before it’s too late? Or will this be the end…in more ways than one for Mr. and Mrs. Harrison? 

The road back to us may be a turbulent path, but in the end, it’s worth the chaos because it leads back home.

Review: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines

Original Cover

Current Cover

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: February 25th, 2013
Publisher: Self/Atria
Synopsis: He had held a secret that destroyed her world. 

Everything she had known was no longer true. 

Blaire couldn’t stop loving him but she knew she could never forgive him. 
Now, she was back home and learning to live again. Moving on with life… until something happened to send her world spinning once again. 
What do you do when the one person you can never trust again is the one that you need to trust so desperately? 

You lie, hide, avoid, and pray that your sins never find you out.

Release Blitz and Giveaway for Capture: The Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid

Come and join me in celebrating the official release day of Capture, the third and final part of The Elements of Chemistry!

Release Blitz and Giveaway: Love Always Finds Its Way by Lorraine Britt

Happy release day to Lorraine Britt!  This is the second book in her series.  There's a signed book giveaway to celebrate so check it out!

Promotional Event: Excerpt from Sweet by Tammara Webber

Join me in celebrating the release of SWEET by Tammara Webber! Check out the excerpt and teasers below!

Review: Fury by Fisher Amelie

Rating:★★★★★ stars
Date published: May 3rd, 2015
Publisher: Fisher Amelie
Synopsis: Revenge is an euphoric thing. Trust me on this. Nothing compares to the release you get when you ruin someone’s life. When they’ve stolen important things. Things that didn’t belong to them. Things I revel in making them pay for.

What? Have I offended you? I’m not here to appeal to your delicate senses. I have no intention of placating your wishes or living within your personal belief system nor do I care if you hate me. And you will hate me. Because I’m a brutal, savage, cold-blooded murderer and I’m here for my revenge.

I’m Ethan Moonsong…And this is the story about how I went from the world’s most sacrificing man to the most feared and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.
Can be read as a standalone.

Cover and Trailer Reveal: Giveaway for Where Shadows Lie by Tialla Rising

Check out the book cover and trailer reveal for Tialla Rising's upcoming release, Where Shadows Lie, and continue below to enter the giveaway! 

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for The Australian by Lesley Young

I loved Lesley Young's The Frenchman and she once again delivers the goods with The Australian! Check out the excerpt and my review to see why I think so, plus enter the giveaway!

Teaser Bitz and Giveaway: Flirting With Scandal by Chanel Cleeton

I'm really looking forward to this book! There's just something about the forbidden that's extra hot!

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for Black Rainbow by J.J. McAvoy

I absolutely loved this book. You can read an excerpt and my review to see why. J.J. McAvoy has done it once again! Don't forget to enter the giveaway too!

Promotional Event: Excerpt from Bidding on Brooks by Katy Regenery

Katy Regnery's Bidding on Brooks is here! I have a little taste of the book for you to try!

Review: Since Drew by J. Nathan

Rating: ★★★★ stars
Date published: April 23rd, 2015
Publisher: self published
Synopsis:All Andi Parker has ever wanted, all she’s ever dreamed of, is a spot on the Olympic track team. But when an accident leaves her hospitalized with serious injuries and shattered dreams, she’s not only uncertain what her future holds but also completely alone.

Drew Slater is a wanted man. Professional football teams want him for his arm. Women want him for his good looks and magnetic personality. But the well-crafted disguise he wears, the one that helps him score on and off the field, hides secrets. Conceals lies. Threatens the happiness of everyone around him.

One chance encounter brings Andi and Drew together, changing their worlds in ways they never thought possible. Unfortunately, what they thought they knew about themselves—and about each other—might just be the biggest lie of all.

Release Week Blitz: Excerpt and Giveaway for All Played Out by Cora Carmack

I are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Cora Carmack's ALL PLAYED OUT! ALL PLAYED OUT is a New Adult Contemporary Romance and is the 3rd book in the Rusk University Series, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Release Day Event: Excerpt and Giveaway for Fair Game by Monica Murphy

You are going to LOVE this new series by Monica Murphy! I'm celebrating the release of FAIR GAME! Join me in the fun!

Review Tour: Review and Giveaway for Fair Game by Monica Murphy

You are going to LOVE this new series by Monica Murphy! I did. Shep and Jade certainly give off sparks and I loved reading about them. I'm celebrating the release of FAIR GAME! Join me in the fun!

Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Becoming Mrs. Benedict by K Webster

The cover for the third book in the Becoming Her series by K Webster is here!

Review: Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines

Current Cover

Original Cover

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: December 14th, 2012
Publisher: Atria Books/Abbi Glines
Synopsis: To want what you’re not supposed to have…

She is only nineteen.

She is his new stepfather’s daughter.

She is still naïve and innocent due to spending the last three years taking care of her sick mother.

But for twenty-four year old Rush Finlay, she is the only thing that has ever been off limits. His famous father’s guilt money, his mother’s desperation to win his love, and his charm are the three reasons he has never been told no.

Blaire Wynn left her small farmhouse in Alabama, after her mother passed away, to move in with her father and his new wife in their sprawling beach house along the Florida gulf coast. She isn’t prepared for the lifestyle change and she knows she’ll never fit into this world. Then there is her sexy stepbrother who her father leaves her with for the summer while he runs off to Paris with his wife. Rush is as spoiled as he is gorgeous. He is also getting under her skin. She knows he is anything but good for her and that he’ll never be faithful to anyone. He is jaded and has secrets Blaire knows she may never uncover but even knowing all of that…

Blaire just may have fallen too far. 

Book Spotlight: Excerpt from The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan

I absolutely loved this book and you can see how much when you read my review. However, today I have a hot steamy excerpt for you from this amazing book.  You'll love it and want more! I feel the need for a re-read coming on!

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for All Played Out by Cora Carmack

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you the Review & Excerpt Tour for Cora Carmack’s ALL PLAYED OUT! ALL PLAYED OUT is a New Adult Contemporary Romance and is the 3rd book in the Rusk University Series, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Book Spotlight: Excerpt from Pucked by Helena Hunting

This excerpt is hilarious!  If the rest of the book is anything like this it has got to be fantastic! Thankfully it's already out, so you don't have to wait to find out!

Cover Reveal: Surviving Ice by K.A. Tucker

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you  the Cover Reveal for K.A. Tucker’s SURVIVING ICE!! SURVIVING ICE is a New Adult Romantic Suspense novel, and the fourth novel in K.A. Tucker’s Burying Water Series, published by Atria books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster. SURVIVING ICE is set to be released October 13, 2015!