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Cover Reveal ~ One to Protect (One to Hold 3) by Tia Louise

Title: One to Protect (One to Hold)

Author: Tia Louise

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 21, 2014

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Synopsis

WARNING: Recommended for adult readers (18+) only. Mature themes, strong language, and sexual content.

One scar.

One betrayal.

No escape.

When Melissa's ex-husband Sloan beats criminal charges, she stops believing he will ever pay for what he did to her. Derek Alexander can’t accept that--a tiny silver scar won't let him forget, and he is determined to get the man who hurt his fiancee.

Then a face from the past turns up dead.

After exhausting all legal options, Derek is ready to do whatever it takes to protect his family... until his partner Patrick devises a trap that changes everything.

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Meet The Author

Tia Louise is a former journalist, world-traveler, and collector of beautiful men (who inspire all of her stories... *wink*)--turned wife, mommy, and novelist.

She lives in the center of the U.S.A. with her lovely family and one grumpy cat. There, she dreams up stories she hopes are engaging, hot, and sexy, and that cause readers rethink common public locations...It's possible she has a slight truffle addiction.

Books by Tia Louise:

ONE TO HOLD (Derek & Melissa), 2013

ONE TO KEEP (Patrick & Elaine), 2014

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Frontier Inferno (#CalendarMen 4) by Kate Richards #decadentpub

Title: Frontier Inferno

Author: Kate Richards

Series: Calendar Men #4

Length: Novella, 61 pages

Publisher: Decadent Publishing

Synopsis:

For Heather, Castle, Alaska offers many surprises. A new job—as a nanny of all things—a handsome firefighter whose charisma proves a distraction from her plans, and the danger of discovery. Heather may have to hightail it out of Castle and into the wilderness, or risk being dragged back into the very situation she’d fled.

Romance takes a backseat for single dad Chris Elder, while he focuses on his young son and his job as a firefighter/smokejumper in the small community of Castle. But the arrival of the feisty woman from the lower forty-eight may prove more than his resolutions, or his libido, can handle.

Can the magic of Alaska save these two from a lonely future, or will circumstances force them to step back from their Frontier Inferno?

Book Links:

Goodreads | Decadent Publishing

Read more about the Calendar Men series here:

http://calendar-men.blogspot.com/p/home.html

Author website:

http://katerichards.wordpress.com/

Five Stars

I think this is my favorite cover thus far in the Calendar Men series!!!

Heather gets off the train at Castle, Alaska in search for work. She immediately meets Billy Elder and his dad. Hello, Mr. April!!! Chris Elder is an Aussie living in Alaska. Should I mention, too, that he's a firefighter/smokejumper? He's a single, hardworking dad who is solid, strapping, and...well, you get the picture (smirks).

I've heard about the abundance of single men in Alaska looking for love. When Chris meets Heather, he is definitely interested and doesn't waste time. The story is fast-paced and entertaining. The small town and people are friendly and welcoming. There's some danger, a tad of mystery surrounding the heroine, and plenty of HEAT! I only have one question. Why can't this charity calendar be real? :)

Blitz ~ Play (Stage Dive #2) by Kylie Scott

Title: Play (Stage Dive, #2)

Author: Kylie Scott

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 25, 2014

Kylie Scott returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to international bestseller LICK.

Synopsis

Mal Ericson, drummer for the world famous rock band Stage Dive, needs to clean up his image fast—at least for a little while. Having a good girl on his arm should do the job just fine. Mal doesn’t plan on this temporary fix becoming permanent, but he didn’t count on finding the one right girl.

Anne Rollins never thought she’d ever meet the rock god who plastered her teenage bedroom walls—especially not under these circumstances. Anne has money problems. Big ones. But being paid to play the pretend girlfriend to a wild life-of-the-party drummer couldn’t end well. No matter how hot he is. Or could it?

Four Stars

“You’re turning out to be kind of a mind fuck for me, pumpkin.”

I really enjoyed book one of this series, Lick, and I was anxiously awaiting this newest addition to the series. Now mind you, this is purely fiction. I know, I know. That’s pretty dumb of me to say considering all I read is fiction, but the scenario in which the H/h fall in love is strictly Made in Hollywood. Does that make sense? No? It will once you read this.

If he started yelling about sexual healing again I’d throw him out, cool furniture, drum kit, and all. Or I’d lick him all over. With my current confusion and stress levels, chances were 50/50.

Anne has a kind heart, one that those around her sometimes takes advantage of. She’s always willing to lend a helping hand, financially as well as emotionally, to anyone who needs it. So it isn’t too shocked when she walks into her apartment having found her roommate gone. Not only is she gone, but the hope of making her rent has also walked out the door. She is officially having the worse day ever. But all that is about to change when she agrees to attend her friend’s boyfriend’s sister’s party (Ev from Play). Whew!

Mal Ericson is the drummer for Stage Dive. He’s charismatic, boisterous and fun as they come. When Anne met him at the party, he was a whirlwind enigma. It was overwhelming to say the least, but a part of her couldn’t help be giddy at his attention. What she didn’t expect is to find him insider her apartment wanting to make an arrangement. She’ll play the dotting, sweet girlfriend to keep a certain image, and in return, he’ll help her out financially. As to why he needs a pretend girlfriend, well, you’ll just have to read and find out.

“Whatever you want is great.”

“That is so the correct answer. We are going to be the best fake couple ever, pumpkin.”

“Please don’t call me that.”

“Puuuuuump-kin,” he drawled, eyebrows waggling. “It’s a great nickname. Your hair is kinda that color and we’re a couple now, couple have dumbass names for each other. C’mon, you think up one for me.”

“I’ll get right to work on that.”

This was such a fun read. Like, really fun. I found myself laughing and smiling throughout the whole story. There were times where my heart did break for this couple, especially when we find out why Mal wanted to clean up his act, but if I am to be honest, the biggest reason I enjoyed this book was because of Mal & Anne. Mal, especially, entertained me to no end. They made such a cute couple, pretend and real; I just loved it when they were together. They complemented each other so well. LOVE YOU, MAL!!

**Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley & St. Martin's Griffin in exchange for honest review**

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Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | B&N

Lick (Stage Dive, #1)

Amazon US | Amazon UK | B&N

About the Author

USA Today Bestselling Australian Romance Writer.

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Email: kylie@kylie-scott.com

Sex and the Single Vamp by Robin Covington Blog Tour #Review #Giveaway

Sex and the Single Vamp

Robin Covington

Release Date: 3/24/14

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Synopsis:

Cici Trent, vampire and media darling, spends her days finding true love for humans and supernaturals (the "Others") at her dating agency. But someone is trying to sabotage her business and she needs help. Unfortunately, the best man for the job is the one who broke her still-beating heart two hundred fifty-four years ago.

Deacon is a patient vampire. He’s only loved one woman in over three hundred years— CiCi— and she chose another. So when she shows up in his office asking for help, he finally has the chance to lay that demon to rest. He’ll help her, but for a price—a night in his bed.

Adrenaline, mischief, and a little late-night B&E light the passion that even a couple of lifetimes couldn’t put out. But Deacon has a secret and when Cici is suddenly mortal, his deception might be the only way restore her immortality. Can love bridge the gap between a heartbeat and forever?

Love. Sex. Eternity. Dating never gets easier.

Book Links:

Goodreads | Entangled

4.0 – 4.5 Stars

200-plus years is a long time to deny your feelings for someone, but when Cici asks for Deacon's help, he can't refuse her. See, it all began with a promise Deacon had made to her father. Now, he thinks it's time they stop dancing around each other and finally give into certain needs. Is Cici about to make a deal with the devil?

Wowza! This is one dark-vampy-delicious read! Cici is such a great character. She's a vampire who is a hopeless romantic. She believes in the forever kind of love so much that she has made it her job to help others find their soul mates. Dark and broody Deacon is her total opposite, and thinks he can easily move on after any short fling with Cici.

Robin Covington swept me away with the world-building and rich characters in this story! I got drawn into Cici and Deacon's history, how they lived their immortal lives and co-exist with humans. I thought their friends Mya and Andy were so fascinating. This story is about 143 pages, and there's no doubt I wanted more of everything; however, I did find the plot highly enjoyable and refreshing with Cici becoming mortal as it says in the synopsis. There's also a huge twist! Do I recommend Sex and the Single Vamp? If you're a paranormal romance lover and seek a steamy, quickie read, YES!

Author Bio:

Robin Covington, who NYT Best Selling authors, Robyn Carr and Carly Phillips, said was their new “auto-buy author”, writes sizzling hot contemporary and paranormal romance.

A Night of Southern Comfort, her best-selling debut novel was named a 2012 finalist in the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Awards, earned 4.5 stars and was touted by RT Book Reviews as bringing a “fresh, modern feel to the genre while still sticking to the things that get our adrenaline pumping — sex and danger”. When she’s not exploring the theme of fooling around and falling in love, she’s collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Mangianello.

Robin is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Washington Romance Writers, a faculty member at Romance University, a member of the Waterworld Mermaids, and a contributor to the Happy Ever After blog at USA Today. You can find Robin on her website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter (@RobinCovington).

Email: robincovingtonromance@yahoo.com

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Blog: http://robincovingtonromance.com/burning-up-the-sheets/

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Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Title: Maybe Someday

Author: Colleen Hoover

Release Date: March 18, 2014

Synopsis:

At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her--and she's forced to decide what her next move should be.

Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.

A passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will immerse readers in Sydney's tumultuous world from the very first page.

Book Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Audible | Barnes&Noble

Author website:

http://colleenhoover.com/

Five Stars

Absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!! Loved Ridge, Loved Sydney, Loved Maggie and even Loved Warren & Bridgette!!!

I can't even begin to tell you how much I totally adored this story!! Another massive hit by Ms. Hoover! And OMG, when you accompany this amazing book with the fantastic soundtrack by the gorgeous Griffin Peterson you have a crazy-good winning combination!! Seriously, I finished this book days ago and I can't stop thinking about Ridge & Sydney and I am totally hooked on the music - been listening to it pretty much non stop!!

Our story opens with Sydney Blake having just found out that her boyfriend of 2 years and her best friend were sleeping together. Sydney has been sitting on her balcony for weeks listening to the boy across the courtyard play his guitar, they strike up a texting friendship when he asks her to give him lyrics, since he is suffering major writers block.

Ridge Lawson has known for awhile that the pretty girl across the courtyard has a shitty boyfriend who is cheating on her regular with her roommate and best friend. When they develop enough of a friendship that he feels like he should tell her, that's where we find the two wonderful people at the beginning of the story. Ridge offers Sydney a place to stay and they continue to write together, she has become his muse and he needs her.

They of course begin to fall for each other but Ridge has a girlfriend and Sydney likes her and she refuses to become like her ex best friend. Ridge also loves Maggie very much, but can't deny he is falling in love with Sydney too, so they fight it. I mean they fight it with all they have! But we all know that true love prevails, right. But OMG, what do you do when you love all three players in the love triangle??

This book absolutely made me ugly cry but I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!! But you absolutely CANNOT read this book with out the accompanying soundtrack!! It makes this amazing book even more amazing!!

Thank you to Colleen Hoover and Griffin Peterson for a story and the music to go with that I can't get out of my head over a week later!!!