Stinger (Signs of Love - Scorpio) by Mia Sheridan

Grace Hamilton was the girl with a plan. She knew exactly where her life was going and prided herself on always achieving her goals. It was who she was, and how she lived her life. She never stepped outside the lines, and never considered what she might desire and whom she was actually trying so hard to please. Until him…

Carson Stinger was a man who didn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he didn't care what others thought, and took each day as it came, no direction, no plan. He knew what women wanted from him and believed it was all he had to offer. Until her… 

When circumstances forced them to spend several hours together, they walked away changed. But for two people who never should have meshed, overcoming the reality of their vastly different lives wasn't possible. At least not yet…

THIS IS A STAND-ALONE NOVEL. The first two books in the series need not be read to enjoy this book. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

4.5 Stars

Life is wild. 

I am a huge fan of this author. Her Signs of Love series is one of my favorites. So when I came across this newest installment, I dropped what I was reading and immediately picked this up. This was another one of Ms. Sheridan’s couldn’t put it down books. I LOVED the uniqueness of this story, especially the Hero. His occupation was definitely a reason why I picked it up. 

“I was practically born to do it, babe. Created in lust and sin. Destined to do the same.” 

Carson Stinger is a porn star; a Straight Male Performer as his nametag indicates. Yes, ladies, you heard me: A bonafied porn star. **smirks** This is the second book I’ve read that featured such a Hero. Yea. NO COMPLAINTS! I love a Hero who knows their way around. 

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

When Grace first meets Carson, it was in the Sin City of Vegas. Grace is a law student, in town to attend a convention. She’s pretty straight laced, has her life planned out, without any plans to deviate from that plan. Then she runs into Carson. It’s pretty safe to say that these two butted heads the first time they meet, but the instant chemistry was undeniable. It wasn’t until they were fatefully trapped together in an elevator where things get really interesting, and unbelievably HOT. 

After they were rescued from the elevator, they do exactly what comes next. Grace & Carson are explosive in the bedroom, and one night together isn’t enough. So the two decide to spend the rest of their weekend in Vegas together. 

“Why do you call me Buttercup?” 

They were in their own bubble. Worries about what happens after Vegas were always on their minds, but they were determined to spend the rest of their weekend together. But as their weekend progresses, their connection grows stronger. So what happens after Vegas? Not only does a continent divide them, but Carson isn’t really in a position to drop everything and incorporate himself into Grace’s life. A life in the adult industry is all he knows. What can he possibly offer a woman like Grace?

Sometimes, you don’t even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more. 

They ultimately decide to part ways, but neither can ever get over the connection they shared. Little did they know that that weekend they shared changed their lives forever, especially Carson’s. After returning, he can no longer go back to his career. However, with limited options, he decides to join the Navy and strives to become a SEAL. As for Grace, she decides to follow her dreams and change her specialty into becoming a Prosecutor. Years pass, their lives change, but ultimately fate steps in and they’re back in Sin City once again when they reunite. Are the sparks still there? Fuck yea it is, and what happens next is just as good as the beginning. 

“Love doesn’t always make sense. And that’s the great beauty of it, the great mystery – the thing cynics who scoff at so-called ‘insta-love’ would bottle if they could. 

I really enjoyed this story. Lots of reviews I’ve read complained about Grace’s character, but honestly, I didn’t mind her at all. Normally women as stubborn as her makes my palms twitch, but I actually liked her character. As for Carson…well fuck, I just loved him. I find it so romantic that he changed his life because of Grace. His bad-ass SEAL persona didn’t hurt either. No worries, this is a stand-alone and reading the prior two of the series is not required. Ms. Sheridan is definitely a go-to author for me and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

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Blog Tour: Sweet Surrender (Sweet #2) by Angel Steel

For five long years, Chantal has been in love with Dom. They have always had a great friendship and flirted with each other like nobody’s business, which just seemed to be their thing. Chantal’s feelings for Dom were obvious to everyone but him.

After being rejected for the last time by Dom, Chantal is fed up and ready to move on…or so she thinks. She finds solace in a familiar face and starts anew. Things start to heat up, and along with new beginnings come new surprises…and secrets. An old flame resurfaces and things go awry. The crazier life gets, the harder it is to keep her secrets from the people she loves, including Dom. Can she keep these secrets hidden forever?

Dom has been hiding his feelings for Chantal for five years. He just can’t see a way to make it work. There are things about him that she can never know. One could test her limits and the other would certainly test their relationship. Either way, Dom is afraid he will lose her if she were to ever find out.

Will the love that Chantal and Dom has for each other, be strong enough for them to cope with all of the lies and deceit? Or will it end them for good?

Teaser #1

Then next noise she heard was that of a zipper being undone and knew that it was Dom. Her eyes flew open when he touched her foot. Seeing him stand at the end of the bed, jeans undone and opened completely, she could see his throbbing cock, hard against his belly.
Swallowing, her eyes roamed up his beautiful body until they reached his eyes.
Joey moved closer to her, and started playing with her nipple, as she watched Dom push his jeans all the way off. Her eyes landed on his cock as he wrapped his own hand around himself and slowly begun moving his hand up and down.
“First lesson is self-control. You cannot touch either of us or yourself. But Joey will be touching you. When he does, you are not allowed to come before me, if you do, I’ll stop and leave. Do you understand?” He said, still stroking himself.
How in the world was she going to do exactly that? She had no self-control when it came to someone touching her, or if a guy was going to make himself come.
Releasing himself quickly, and pulled her down to the edge of the bed, with her feet on the ground. “Spread your legs.”
Her body was shaking, slowly opening her legs as wide as she could, Joey slid down to her hip and lightly traced up her leg and around her pussy. Gasping in air, Dom groaned and wrapped his hand around his hardness and watch at what Joey was doing.
Her eyes never left Dom’s hand, as Joey’s moved around her clit, lightly rubbing and pinching. Her own hands were above her head, she wanted to move them and touch herself or Dom, but she knew if she did, this would all stop.
Joey’s fingers opened her up and slid into her wet core, arching her back of the bed at the feel of something hard inside of her, both Dom and Joey groaned at what she did, and nearly smiled to herself, but Joey’s fingers stop what they were doing and something long was inserted into her.
Glancing down her body Dom placed a vibrator inside of her as Joey stood to the other side of her, with his cock out in hand. Damn, they were both going to stand there and come while she laid here? How was this even fair?
Dom’s hand was moving quickly over his erection, Joey was the same. Her core clenched the vibrator, at the view in front of her; it was the sexiest thing she had ever seen, having one guy doing it was hot, but having two do the exact same thing right here in her room, she was ready to take both of them, now.
“This is so unfair, you know that right?” She moaned.
Dom slapped her lightly over her clit, causing the vibrator to shift inside of her, “Sorry, Sir.” She groaned out.
“This is not to be unfair, Chantal. It’s about control.” He gritted out.
“It’s cruel, Sir.”
Joey leant forward and attached his lips to her clit, pulling lightly. “Oh, God.”
Her eyes rolled into the back of her head, as his sucking continued, her hands came down on their own accord, realizing straight away what she had done, and quickly slammed them back up. She wasn’t going miss out on this.
“Eyes on me Chantal.”
Opening her eyes and watched what he was doing. His hand was moving faster along his cock, his other hand was massaging his balls, and there sat several drops of pre-come on the end of his magnificent cock. Licking her lips wanting nothing more than to taste him, “I want you in my mouth, sir.”
Shaking his head, Joey moved to her side, smiling down at her and held his erection to her lips. Her tongue shot out swirling around the crown as his head fell back on his shoulders. As he slipped it into her mouth, the vibration turned on and pushed further into her. Clenching her muscles over it, wanting more for it to be moving, but only sat there. This was completely and utter torture, on her part. She needed more than what they were giving her, “Please, I need to come, Sir.” She mumbled around Joey’s hardness in her mouth.
“Not yet.” He grounded out. Kneeling down on the bed, between her legs as his hand was pumping faster, removing the vibrator from her and pushed two fingers inside of her, she was close, the tingling started at her feet, moving up her legs, her pussy was pulsating and her breasts were heavy. She couldn’t take much more of this.

Teaser #2

Dom continued pumping both his hands, his grip tightened around his erection, as his other moved faster and faster in her wet core. “Your close, aren’t you, baby.” He whispered through gritted teeth.
“Yes, sir.” She panted.
“I want you to watch me as I come all over you, darling.”
Opening her eyes as he shifted over her, twisting his wrist, hitting that magic spot deep inside of her as his fist pumped. His hips jerked forward and moaned out as his release shot out and landed over her lower stomach. Her walls clamped down on his fingers, wanting that release herself.
“Come now, Chantal.” Dom growled at her.
Screaming with the force of her release, her spine arched off the bed feeling like it was about to break in two. Her thighs squeezed his hand between them, but he was still moving his fingers inside of her, extending her orgasm.
“Oh my god.” She said between breaths.
Dom slid to the floor, and lightly kissed up her inner thigh and licked ever so slowly over her opening to her clit. She jolted from the contact. “The sweetest nectar.” He mumbled against her.
Dom crawled up her body, trailing kisses with him until he reached her mouth. Sliding his tongue over her lips, tasting herself on him, and closed her mouth over it. His semi erect cock laid over her thigh, and felt it twitch. Grinning to herself, moving her hand down her body and was about to wrap her hand around him, he was off her in a flash.
Dom stood at the end of the bed, pulling up his jeans. Frowning leaning up on her elbows, “That’s it?”
“That’s all you get for today.” Dom replied, and moved into her ensuite. Looking at his back as he closed the door, you have got to be kidding me, really?
Glancing down at the vibrator that was sitting in between her legs, contemplating weather to grab it or not, she never got the chance to grab it, as it was removed from her bed and taken away.
How did he get back in here so quickly? Glaring at Dom across the room, “And who is going to stop me from doing what I want?”
Dom leant down over her, hand on each side of her face, lightly stroking his thumb along her cheek, “I will, Chantal. If you get yourself off, I will know, and you will be punished for it.” He told her with a stern voice.
“What would the punishment be?”
“Could be many things, Chantal, and depending on my mood at the time. Are you going to go through with it?”
Shaking her no at him, Ok, maybe she needed to rethink that thought. Straightening, holding out his hand to her, she slid off the bed and stood right in front of him, pulling her flush against him, “Every single one of your orgasms belong to me, no one else. Now, since you have things to do today, so do I. Go have a shower and I will drop you off.” He said as he turned her around and slapped her bare ass, hissing in a breath, she spun around and faced him. Raising his eyebrow at her, waiting for the smart ass remark to come out, but swallowed it down. Well two could play that game, she thought.

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My name is Angel. I'm an Aussie author, from the land down under :). Have lived here all my life with my wonderful husband and 4 children. Love reading any kind of books and love to write, but love writing more. My love of writing started when i was young, my mother always said i had a vivid imagination :). Love to hear from my readers, either on amazon or facebook.

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Happy Release Day Giveaway! Declaration by Rachael Wade

Featuring characters from Love and Relativity.

Carter Montgomery spent most of his life blending in, and he liked it that way. It was always better to be seen, not heard. And while a theatric streak and friendly demeanor might have fooled most people, he knew the truth—he was the shy one. The quiet kid most people forgot about. Some might have considered that a bad thing, but those people all wanted to be in the spotlight.

The only place Carter didn’t mind attention was on stage, with The Hellions. Once content in his comfort zone in Seattle, Washington, he only knew three things: confrontation was to be avoided, keeping the peace was priority, and the moment he lost Kate Parker to Professor Ryan Campbell, he had no clue what to do with his life. Playing gigs, working at Pike Place Market, and watching BBC after the love of his life sailed off into the sunset just wasn’t going to cut it anymore.

Desperate to escape his rut, he takes a cue from Kate and chooses a random place to relocate—a small island across the country, where no one knows his name and memories of unrequited love aren’t found at every turn. Just when he thinks he’s found the perfect place to unwind and sink back into the shadows, in bursts Whitney Sinclair, a saucy firecracker who loves life and refuses to settle for second best. Full of contagious energy, she dares him to be brave, convincing him that it might finally be time to tell the world what he wants.

It might be time to make a declaration.

4.25-4.5 Stars

**Possible spoilers for those who have not read Love & Relativity and the Preservation Series**

“You’re bold and vibrant and beautiful. You make me drop things. I chain smoke when I’m around you, have you noticed?”

She nodded softly.

“You’ve been wanting to kiss me? I’ve been wanting to devour you.” 

I have loved Carter Montgomery since I first met him in Preservation. His quirkiness, his Anglophile geeky ways, his tattoos made me fall so hard for him. I wanted him to find his own happiness, since it became pretty apparent that his love for his best friend, Kate, will always remain unrequited. 

When Carter showed up again in Love & Relativity (L&R), I was so freaking excited, especially since he started to fall for Whitney, Emma’s BFF in L&R. I knew that Ms. Wade wouldn’t be able to resist giving Carter his own story with Whitney. And here it is. Finally! Carter has his own story, and I couldn’t’ have been more happier. 

Crazy and weird was my favorite combination. 

Hmmm…I’m not really sure how to describe Whitney. Crazy? Yes. Weird? Slightly. Sexy and Assertive? Definitely. I loved Whitney in L&R. She’s a bit quirky, not afraid to speak her mind and you want nothing more than to be her friend. Her loyalty to her BFF Emma is very commendable and her spirit is infectious. There is no doubt that she’s the breath of fresh air that our poor, heartbroken Carter just needs. 

I couldn’t believe this was happening. Was this really fucking happening? This gorgeous, vivacious, intelligent girl wanted me?

Despite the pile of BBC DVDs sitting on my coffee table right now?

Despite my clumsiness?

Despite my horribly geeky, Anglophile ways?

Despite all my inherent awkwardness?

Despite it all?

“I want you, Carter Montgomery,” she whispered against me. “Can I have you?”

Well that answered that.

“You have me, sweetheart. You so have me.” 

Unrequited love sucks; Carter can attest to that. He moved all the way from Seattle to Sanibel Island, Florida, just to get away from his BFF, Kate, the girl who didn’t return his love. When he moved to Florida, all he wanted was a fresh start and a chance to find himself. What he didn’t expect was Whitney. She came into his life like a little whirlwind. But is he ready to move on? Will he ever get over Kate? 

It’s a story about how I found myself again, and the girl responsible for helping light the way. It’s about how her love gave me courage to dig myself out of my rut and finally make some noise off stage, even when I wasn’t sure anyone was listening. 

I cannot stress how much I love Carter; his quirkiness, his love for everything British – if he was real, he would be my soul mate. I’m so happy he found happiness with Whitney, because that chick is fantastically awesome. Now the drawbacks: One – Carter’s story is over (insert sad face here). Two – I kinda wanted a little more steam (yes, I want to be spoiled with Carter’s hot tattooed body). Three – I kinda wanted more drama in the end, especially regarding the conflict between Whit & Carter. I just wanted a little more. 

I’m so going to miss this series; especially the characters. I’ve grown to love them like they were my own friends. This is so bittersweet, but the journey has been awesome. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Wade has in store for us next.

Rach, you rock for providing this ARC for an honest review. You know I can’t resist Carter! 

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Cover Reveal: Night Moves (G-Man #3) by Andrea Smith

There's a new Alpha in town . . . and he's a Brit!

Darcy Nicole Sheridan, is 22 years-old, beautiful, single, spirited, sexy and - spoiled. She knows that about herself. Raised by wealthy (and doting) parents as an only child, Darcy pretty much coasts through life until her heart was inexplicably broken by her boyfriend, Darin.

To ease the pain, Darcy flies to Belize over the holidays fully intending to wallow in self-pity and distance herself from her ex. Her pity party is short-lived however, after observing a very handsome, very intriguing man on the beach. Darcy becomes the focus of the smokin' hot, wealthy and somewhat mysterious 'E.J.'

Soon she finds herself entangled with an alpha like no other… Her world is rocked by a series of events that will forever change the course of her life, showing her what love is all about; and forcing her to come to terms with hidden sexual pleasures only one man could fulfill… This book is intended for mature audiences.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Expected to released in December 2013

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About the author:

Andrea Smith is an Ohio native, currently residing in southern Ohio. Ms. Smith is the mother of two grown sons; grandmother of four. The "Baby Series" trilogy is Ms. Smith's first self-published work. Having previously been employed as an executive for a global corporation, Ms. Smith decided to leave the corporate world and pursue her life-long dream of writing fiction. 

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Happy Release Day Giveaway of Sweet Home by Tillie Cole

At age twenty, Molly Shakespeare knows a lot.

She knows Descartes and Kant.

She knows academia and Oxford.

She knows that the people who love you leave you.

She knows how to be alone. 

But when Molly leaves England's grey skies behind to start a new life at the University of Alabama, she finds that she has a lot to learn — she didn't know a summer could be so hot, she didn't know students could be so intimidating, and she certainly didn't know just how much the folks of Alabama love their football.

When a chance encounter with notorious star quarterback, Romeo Prince, leaves her unable to think of anything but his chocolate-brown eyes, dirty-blond hair and perfect physique, Molly soon realises that her quiet, solitary life is about to dramatically change forever...

Mature New Adult novel — contains adult content, highly sexual situations and mature topics. Suited for ages 18 and up*

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tillie Cole is a Northern girl through and through. She originates from a place called Teesside on that little but awesomely sunny (okay I exaggerate) Isle called Great Britain. She was brought up surrounded by her English rose mother -- a farmer's daughter, her crazy Scottish father, a savagely sarcastic sister and a multitude of rescue animals and horses. 

Being a scary blend of Scottish and English, Tillie embraces both cultures; her English heritage through her love of HP sauce and freshly made Yorkshire Puddings, and her Scottish which is mostly demonstrated by her frighteningly foul-mouthed episodes of pure rage and her much loved dirty jokes.

Having been born and raised as a Teesside Smoggie, Tillie, at age nineteen, moved forty miles north to the 'Toon', Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where she attended Newcastle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Religious Studies. She returned two years later to complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching High School Social Studies. Tillie, regards Newcastle to be a home from home and enjoyed the Newcastle Geordie way of life for seven 'proper mint' and 'lush' years.

One summers day, after finishing reading her thousandth book on her much loved and treasured Kindle, Tillie turned to her husband and declared, "D'you know, I have a great idea for a story. I could write a book." Several months later, after repeating the same tired line at the close of another completed story, she was scolded by her husband to shut up talking about writing a novel and "just bloody do it!" For the first time in eleven years, Tillie actually took his advice (he is still trying to get over the shock) and immediately set off on a crazy journey, delving deep into her fertile imagination. 

Tillie, ever since, has written from the heart. She combines her passion for anything camp and glittery with her love of humour and dark brooding men (most often muscled and tattooed – they’re her weakness!). She also has a serious side (believe it or not!) and loves to immerse herself in the complex study of World Religions, History and Cultural Studies and creates fantasy stories that enable her to thread serious issues and topics into her writing -- yep, there's more to this girl than profanity and sparkles!

After six years of teaching high school Social Studies and following her Professional Rugby Player husband around Europe, they have finally given up their nomadic way of life and settled in Calgary, Alberta where Tillie spends most of her days (and many a late night) lost in a writing euphoria or pursuing a dazzling career as a barrel-racing, tasselled-chap wearing, Stetson-sporting cowgirl... Ye-haw!

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