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The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley

 Title: The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window
Author: Kirsty Moseley

Synopsis: 
Amber Walker and her older brother, Jake, have an abusive father. One night her brother's best friend, Liam, sees her crying and climbs through her bedroom window to comfort her. That one action sparks a love/hate relationship that spans over the next eight years. Liam is now a confident, flirty player who has never had a girlfriend before. Amber is still emotionally scarred from the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father. Together they make an unlikely pair. Their relationship has always been a rocky one, but what happens when Amber starts to view her brother's best friend a little differently? And how will her brother, who has always been a little overprotective, react when he finds out that the pair are growing closer? Find out in The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window.
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4.5 VERY SWEET STARS!!

I simply loved this story, it was super sweet and I admit sometimes a bit cheesy but I really enjoyed it. So much that I read in almost one sitting :)

“It’s always been you; it’ll always be you, Angel.”

This is the story of brother and sister Jake and Amber Walker(who Liam calls Angel) and their childhood at the hands of an abusive father. Also Jake's best friend Liam, whom I fell in love with, who became Amber's safety net and comfort. One night, when Amber was 8 years old her father came home and was especially abusive, she was in her room sobbing. Liam, who lived next door climbed in her window and held her and calmed her until she fell asleep. He came the next, night and the next until they spent every night together.

Keep in mind that Liam is only two years older than her so nothing icky was happening here, but we fast forward 8 years and they are still spending every single night together. Amber basically can't stand Day Liam, who does nothing but tease and pester her, but she loves Night Liam who makes her feel safe and calm and keeps the nightmares away.

Night Liam was considerate, loving and thoughtful. Day Liam was a flirt, slut and a jerk. However, both night and day Liam made me feel safe and protected. ~Amber

There is nothing sexual happening here up to this point. Amber knows that her brother and Liam are man whores of the worst kind and she doesn't hide how much she despises that about them both. Until.... you got it, there starts to become feelings there on Amber's part but she can see no reason that Liam would want anything to do with her. But, unbeknownst to her, Liam has been in love with her since he met her at six years old!

This was one of my favorite parts, when Liam's mom tells Amber about his sixth birthday party where he saw her for the first time and why calls her Angel all this time.

“He turned to me, and do you know what he said to me? He said in a deadly serious tone, 'Momma, am I dead?' And I said 'no honey, you're not dead', and he shook his head, looking all confused about something. Then he pointed to you dancing and said, 'if I'm not dead, then why is there an Angel in our house.'”
 I won't give much more of the story away except to say that it is fairly fast paced, a sweet love story, and a tad far fetched at times, but that's why we read fiction, right?? I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did :)
 
 

Transcendence by Shay Savage ~ Double Reviews!

It’s said that women and men are from two different planets when it comes to communication, but how can they overcome the obstacles of prehistoric times when one of them simply doesn’t have the ability to comprehend language?

Ehd’s a caveman living on his own in a harsh wilderness. He’s strong and intelligent, but completely alone. When he finds a beautiful young woman in his pit trap, it’s obvious to him that she is meant to be his mate. He doesn’t know where she came from; she’s wearing some pretty odd clothing, and she makes a lot of noises with her mouth that give him a headache. Still, he’s determined to fulfill his purpose in life – provide for her, protect her, and put a baby in her.

Elizabeth doesn’t know where she is or exactly how she got there. She’s confused and distressed by her predicament, and there’s a caveman hauling her back to his cavehome. She’s not at all interested in Ehd’s primitive advances, and she just can’t seem to get him to listen. No matter what she tries, getting her point across to this primitive, but beautiful, man is a constant – and often hilarious – struggle. 

With only each other for company, they must rely on one another to fight the dangers of the wild and prepare for the winter months. As they struggle to coexist, theirs becomes a love story that transcends language and time.

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FIVE TRANSCENDENT STARS!! 

“Ehd luffs Beh.” 

I am in awe of this author; she is phenomenal at telling a tale. This story was so different, and so unique it gives the wordunique a whole new meaning. This was storytelling at its finest.

I. Am. Speechless. Considering the premise of the book, I guess being speechless is appropriate, right? When I first read the synopsis, I was a bit skeptical, but I was so intrigued. Seriously, how can you not be curious about this? Remember all those Alpha Heroes I love? Strip those characters raw and what do you get? Ehd. He’s an uncomplicated character if you think about it. He’s primal, pure and simple: Survive, protect, mate and live.

Ehd is alone. He lost his family and tribe when a fire in his village took them from him. He’s lived alone in his cave with only survival in mind, though as each lonely day passes, he starts to wonder what is this all for? But as soon as he’s a strange woman trapped in his snare, he has his answer. He now has a purpose. 

will provide for her. I will protect her. I will give her anything she wants. 

Beh is what Ehd calls her since he cannot pronounce Elizabeth nor Beth. She’s unlike any other women he’s ever encountered. Along with her strange clothes, she also makes a lot of noises with her mouth, all of which he cannot understand. What he does know, almost immediately, is that she is his. He will show her exactly why she should choose him as his mate and why he would be a perfect mate for her and their children. He will do anything to provide and protect Beh. 

She's my mate, she's unusual, and she is mine.


This story is told in Ehd’s POV, but what we can gather is that Beh is definitely not from his time. How she got there, well, that’s a different story. We see Ehd do everything in his power to show Beh what he can do for her in the hopes that one day she will agree to mate and bare his children. They learn from each other; growing closer and closer as each day passes. Along with the obvious companionship Beh provides for Ehd, she also surprises him with her strange knowledge and odd ideas that make survival a little easier. He knows his life has changed because of her. 

“Hoh!” 

I have NEVER, EVER read anything like this before. I’m so amazed at what this author was able to accomplish with this book. I’ve read historical romances before, but pre-historicromance?? I had my doubts, but no more, at least when it comes to Shay Savage’s books.

A couple things to consider before diving into this:

One. Conversations were pretty much non-existent and it took a little bit of time to get use to it, but the story more than makes up for it.

Two. I’m not going to lie: I fucking cried when it all ended. I will not specify whether or not they were happy or sad tears. To each their own, you know? I guess you’ll just have to read this to find out. 

“Khizz?" 



Five Stars 

I wasn't sure at first, but my curiosity was at an all time high when I first read the synopsis for Transcendence. This is my first read from Shay Savage, and I am impressed with her storytelling! Simply put, this is a caveman story set in the time of cavemen. It is not only a story of survival, but also a timeless love story that I found so refreshing from what I usually read.

Ehd the caveman has been living and surviving on his own. Right from the beginning, Ms. Savage captures Ehd's emotions, and it's pretty obvious that he's been living a pretty lonely existence. Then one day he finds a female in his pit trap, and his most basic survival instincts immediately come into play now that he has found his mate. He will provide for and protect her and...

If she is my mate, I'm going to give her a baby. It's what I'm supposed to do.”

This story is told in the first person POV of Ehd. He doesn't understand Beh's language, her clothing, and, for the most part, her behavior. She is strange to him, but gradually they learn to cope, survive, and fall so deeply love. There is very little dialogue, but the storytelling is so descriptive of the scenery and emotions that I felt all the ups and downs along with Ehd. His frustrations and triumphs became mine as well. I felt like I was transported to this time and place. It is quite a captivating journey, and one I will never forget!

I highly recommend this story if you love true alpha heroes with the sweetest of hearts. If you love timeless, endearing romances, this story will give you a truly unique experience. I'm so glad I took a chance on Transcendence! Ehd and Beh's story has warmed my heart. I “luffs” this story so very much!
 

Early Review ~ The Day He Kissed Her (Bad Boys of Crystal Lake #3) by Juliana Stone

Title: The Day He Kissed Her
Author: Juliana Stone
Series: Bad Boys of Crystal Lake #3
Release Date: April 1, 2014

Synopsis: 

Mac Draper finally has everything he’s always wanted: An amazing career. A New York City apartment. He’s this close to being free of his past forever. But a mind-blowing encounter with the sexy yet tough-as-nails Lily St. Clare has him delaying his plans to put Crystal Lake in his rearview mirror for good.

She’s finally found a place to stay…

For Lily St. Clare the charming small town of Crystal Lake is her haven – a place she can hide from her famous, back-stabbing family. It’s as close to happy as she’s ever been. Until an unforgettable night with tall, dark and tortured Mac Draper gives her a glimpse of what true happiness feels like.

Lily can’t help but melt a little under the sizzling heat of Mac’s touch. But Mac’s scars run deep, and Lily’s afraid she may be falling for the one man who can never return her feelings...

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Four Stars

From the moment I started this series I was intrigued by Mac Draper and what his story would be. While it was a tad predictable it was still incredibly enjoyable!!

Mac Draper has exactly the life he wants. A carefree bachelor living the good life in New York City, any woman he wants with no commitment. The successful man that no longer resembles that abused little boy from a horribly dysfunctional family in a small town in Michigan. But that is all about to change!

In the previous story we met Lily St. Clare, who comes from an equally dysfunctional, albeit very wealthy family. She exploded on the scene in Crystal Lake as Jake Edwards friend who had lost her brother in the same war as the boys lost Jesse Edwards. They bonded instantly but just as friends. Now at the end of Jake's story Mac and Lily shared a cab on New Years Eve and likely a lot more but that was left as assumption. Knowing that neither of these two are looking for anything but a good night we find out at the beginning of this story that a wonderful one night stand was had by Lily & Mac and apparently Lily split before Mac even woke the next morning.

Only problem here is Lily is now living in Crystal Lake and guess who came home for a visit? You got it! Let the fun begin!

Mac decides to spend the summer in Crystal Lake helping Jake on a project he has going and figures he and Lily, who he affectionately refers to as 'Boston' can enjoy each other while he's there. Problem is of course that they fall in love!

This was a fun, sexy read with some real emotion thrown in to make some parts rather angsty! Overall a great story and great addition to the series!

February Lover (Calendar Men #2) by Rebecca Royce


Title: February Lover
Author: Rebecca Royce
Series: Calendar Men #2
Release Date: February 1, 2014

Synopsis:
 
Aidan Roux fled New Orleans fifteen years ago, leaving behind a woman he loved. Planning to keep it light because he has no intentions of sticking around, he’s caught off guard by his mother’s health crisis. Forced to stay, he challenges Stacey to be his lover for February with no expectations of anything else.
Stacey never stopped wanting Aidan, but she’s not a girl anymore and she meets his proposition with one of her own. A hero, just back from Afghanistan, he’s the perfect guy for her calendar contest. If he wants her in his bed, he’ll pose for her camera.
Stacey and Aidan seem made for each other—but old hurts cannot be forgotten and love isn’t always enough….

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 Four Stars

The Calendar Men series is a novella series that surrounds a fictional charity calendar. Each story reveals how the particular month's hot hero came to pose for the calendar. All the stories have a different couple, a different setting, and definitely on the steamy side.



February Lover is set in New Orleans. After 15 years military hero, Aidan Roux, finally comes home for a brief visit, but that visit is unexpectedly extended. While Aidan is in town for the entire month, he offers his ex a proposition.



...we could be together for February. I can promise you it would be so hot you wouldn't regret it. Ever.”



February Lover is a second chance/reunion story. I loved that Aidan and Stacey have known each other since they were kids. There are some good reasons why Aidan wanted to stay away all these years. This novella is very short (about 50 pages). I was quickly immersed right from the beginning and wanted their story to keep going and going...



*A complimentary copy was provided for an honest review.*


A Piece of Cake by T.M. Franklin ~ Release Day Blitz & Giveaway!

A Piece of Cake

A Piece of Cake - a sweet romance by T.M. Franklin

"I loved this - and there's cake! What more could you want? :)" - Andrea on Goodreads 

Formerly published in the Romantic Interludes anthology. A Piece of Cake is now available for the first time as a stand-alone short story.


SUMMARY


Emily Valentine is a matchmaker who doesn’t believe in love.

Well, at least not the hearts and flowers, see-your-soulmate-across-a-crowded-room-and-the-world-stands-still kind of love. No, Emily is a pragmatist – a scientist – and she’s abandoned her family’s tradition of matchmaking based on instinct and uncanny intuition for a more scientific approach to pairing people up.

Emily believes love is more about compatibility and common interests than anything mystical.

But a run-of-the-mill job turns her world on end when swoony cake designer Sam Cavanaugh pops up as a potential match for her newest client. The attraction she feels for him throws a wrench in her plans, but she’s not going to succumb without a fight.

Emily is nothing if not practical. And reasonable. But she’s about to learn that sometimes the best things in life…are neither.



A Piece of Cake is Now Available for $.99 on AMAZON or TWCS!!


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About the Author

T.M. Franklin
T.M. Franklin started out her career writing non-fiction in a television newsroom. Graduating with a B.A. in Communications specializing in broadcast journalism and production, she worked for nine years as a major market television news producer, and garnered two regional Emmy Awards, before she resigned to be a full-time mom and part-time freelance writer. Her first published novel, MORE, was born during National Novel Writing month, a challenge to write a novel in thirty days. MORE was well-received, being selected as a finalist in the 2013 Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book Awards, as well as winning the Suspense/Thriller division of the Blogger Book Fair Reader’s Choice Awards.
In addition to MORE and its sequel, The Guardians, Franklin penned the Amazon best-selling short story, Window, as well as another short story, A Piece of Cake, which appears in the Romantic Interludes anthology. Her next novel will be Franklin’s first love story without a paranormal or fantasy elements, although she believes love is the best kind of magic.
 TWELVE, the final installment in the MORE Trilogy will be released in the fall of 2014.

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