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POWER (Blurred Lines) by Cassandra Robbins -review tour

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POWER (Blurred Lines) by Cassandra Robbins-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 4, 2022

Jett Powers is brilliant, nasty, and forbidden.

He takes what he wants, has no regrets, and makes no excuses.

Not to mention he’s tall, dark, and irresistible.

From our first secret encounter, I’m addicted.

He’s the last man that should be making my stomach flip, and heart pound.

Unfortunately, my mind and body are not in sync.

Because Mr. Powers is not mine.

He can’t be.

He’s my mother’s fiancé.

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REVIEW: POWER by Cassandra Robbins is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line-a part of the multi-authored BLURRED LINES series. This is forty year old, high-powered attorney Jett Powers, and nineteen year old, college student Raven Stewart’s story line. Some of the events of POWER cross over with some of the events of FORCE (Disciples MC 5) where Jett Powers is first introduced.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jett and Raven) POWER follows the age-gap romance and forbidden relationship between is forty year old, high-powered attorney Jett Powers, and nineteen year old, college student Raven Stewart. Jett Powers is engaged to Rachel, a witch of a woman, and her nineteen year old daughter Raven will be vacationing with the couple for the summer but Jett’s immediate attraction to Raven is visceral, and within hours Jett has claimed our heroine for himself. Jett Powers considers himself a monster; not worthy of love or affection, and his relationship with Rachel is predicated upon mutual understanding and public power but something about Raven stirs deep within our story line hero, something that is about to destroy the young woman he refuses to love. What ensues is the building and forbidden relationship between Jett and Raven, and the fall-out when their affair is discovered, and Jett pushes Raven out of his life.

Rachel is a woman who should have never had children, and her treatment of Raven is bordering on abusive. Raven knows her attraction her mother’s fiance is wrong on so many levels but as she slowly succumbs to Jett’s power, it is her heart that will be destroyed in the end.

The relationship between Jett and Raven is highly sexual, predicated upon a need to control, a relationship in which Raven will fall for a man who refuses to love. Jett Powers is often vulgar, a beast of a man, who constantly pushes the envelope of control, forcing Raven to run to protect her sanity. The $ex scenes are numerous, erotic, and provocative.

We are introduced to Raven’s best friend Cher, and her wanna-be boyfriend Brody, as well as Raven’s mother Rachel, Jett’s PA Rebecca, his driver/security Iain, and Rachel’s assistant Maria. I was a little concerned with the number of names beginning with the letter R-Rachel, Rebecca and Raven-it was a little confusing at times, and I had to re-read a several passages trying to refresh my recent memory about who was whom 😉

POWER is a story of power and control, obsession and infatuation, $ex and determination, heart break and love. The premise is raw and impassioned-a good portion of the story line focuses on the sexual relationship between our leading couple; the romance is sensual yet controlling; the characters are desperate and broken.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Cassandra Robbins is a USA Today, Amazon Top 100, KDP All-star and International bestselling author. She threatened to write a romance novel for years. Robbins finally let the voices take over with her debut novel, The Entitled. She’s a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic driven to create obsessive, angst-filled characters who have to fight for their happily ever after. Cassandra resides in Los Angeles with her hot husband, two beautiful children, and a fluffy Samoyed, Stanley. Her family and friends are her lifeline but writing is her passion.

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Resting Witch Face (Stay A Spell 5) by Juliette Cross-dual review

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Resting Witch Face (Stay A Spell) by Juliette Cross-dual review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 31, 2022

Twelve years ago, Jules Savoie ended her relationship with the vampire overlord of New Orleans, Ruben Dubois. For good reasons. A woman in power must often make sacrifices to protect others. She knows the truth of it down to her aching heart.

When Ruben watches his best friend Devraj get married, a stinging realization hits him hard…he’s done waiting. They say time heals all wounds. In this case, it merely sharpened the pain and made one fact crystal clear. Jules Savoie is his soulmate, and nothing would keep him from her. Not anymore.

Forced to work side by side to fight for the werewolf cause, they campaign together at covens from New Orleans to London. The reignited spark burns hotter than ever before. But when a power-hungry vampire sets his predatory sights on Jules, will their love be strong enough against black magic? Or will he lose her again? And this time, maybe…for good.

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Sandy’s Review: RESTING WITCH FACE is the fifth instalment in Juliette Cross’ contemporary, adult STAY A SPELL erotic, paranormal romance series. This is syphon witch and NOLA enforcer Juliana ‘Jules’ Savoie, and vampire overlord of NOLA Ruben Dubois’s story line. RESTING WITCH FACE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the series in order as Ruben and Jules’ story develops throughout.

Told from dual first person perspective (Jules and Ruben) RESTING WITCH FACE follows the rebuilding relationship between syphon witch and NOLA enforcer Juliana ‘Jules’ Savoie, and vampire overlord of NOLA Ruben Dubois. Twelve years earlier Juliana Savoie ended her love affair with vampire overlord Ruben Dubois fearing a type of madness some blood donors develop in the wake of feeding a vampire. Fast forward twelve years, and Ruben knows it is time to reclaim the woman he lost by escorting our heroine as she journeys to convince the high covens to allow werewolves onto the supernatural governing councils but all does not go according to plan when betrayal threatens the life of the woman Ruben loves. What ensues is the rekindling romance and relationship between Ruben and Jules, and the potential fall-out when Jules is targeted for her power and her blood.

The relationship between Jules and Ruben is one of second chances. Ruben was destroyed when Juliana pushed him out of her life but Ruben gave Jules several years to come into her powers, to accept who she was, and the man with whom she was meant to be. Ruben knew Juliana is and was the only woman that called to his heart but convincing our heroine meant walking alongside when things began to spiral out of control. Juliana has watched from the sidelines as her sisters fell in love and began families of their own but Juliana struggled with what happened in the past, knowing she broke the heart of the vampire with whom she had fallen in love. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word in my ‘romance’ story lines.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, powerful, often arrogant and energetic secondary and supporting characters including Jules’ sisters and their mates, their parents, grandmother, as well as Ruben’s mother and father; his entourage Gabriel, Sal and Roland; powerful witch Clarissa; and the UK coven of vampire Edmund Stonebridge, his consort Tatiana, and UK werewolf alpha Magnus Sutherland.

RESTING WITCH FACE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, obsession and magic, sacrifice and love. The premise is intriguing, exciting and twisted; the characters are animated, strong and dynamic; the romance is imaginative and spirited.

 

Barb’s Reviews:
Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross is the 5th book in her wonderful Stay a Spell series. Juliette Cross is one of my favorite authors, who never ever fails to give us wonderful fun, exciting and steamy stories/series.  The Stay a Spell series has become one of my favorite series, but then again, I love everyone of Juliette’s series.

I have been waiting patiently for Jules and Ruben’s story, and was thrilled to learn that Resting Witch Face belonged to them.  Juliana (Jules) Savoie is a very powerful syphon witch and enforcer, who is always the one who protects her family. Ruben Dubois is a vampire overlord and also very powerful.  The story opens with a flash back to 12 years earlier, with Jules and Ruben having a steamy and strong relationship, until Jules decides to break up with him, fearing the vampire toxic blood. Over time, they developed a friendship, working together on various political paranormal issues.  Jules and Ruben agree to take a trip to meet with the High Guild councils in America and UK to approve werewolves to have a place on the board.  Jules has proof that with her sister’s tattoo spell, werewolves are no longer being dangerous, with major drops around the world. As they get ready to leave on their trip, Ruben tells Jules ‘it is time’; and Jules knows that he plans on winning her back.

Jules has convinced the council to approve the addition of the werewolves to the board, but she and Ruben know that it will be tougher when they go to UK.  In a short time, Jules and Ruben begin to feel their connection again, with their chemistry off the wall, not to mention ultra-steamy.  Ruben has waited all these years, and now they are together again, with Jules happy to have a partner who will help her, as well as protect her.  I loved them together, as they were awesome.

Danger escalates in Europe, as a master vampire, Edmund, has his eyes on Jules, and despite her love for Ruben, he is determined to make her his; using black magic.  Both Ruben and Jules suspect something strange is going on, with howling, shadows, and masquerade that is out of hand.  Edmund is the main villain in this story, with another surprise. In the last 3rd of the story, I held my breath, as Edmund and his consort forced Jules into a dark and horrible situation. I feared she wouldn’t survive; it was real a dark and scary situation. Will Ruben be able to find her and save her?

What follows is an exciting, tense, action, romantic and sexy story that had me unable to put the book down. To say too much more would be spoilers.  I really enjoyed Jules’ friendship with Ruben’s guards, as they were fun, and also protective; there were also some excellent secondary characters. I loved seeing all the sisters.

Resting Witch Face was so well written by Juliette Cross; as it was another fantastic story in this wonderful series.  If you enjoy a paranormal romance, exciting action, surprise twists, great secondary characters, and a couple that has sizzling chemistry; you need to read this book. 

 

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Juliette calls lush, moss-laden Louisiana home where the landscape curls into her imagination, creating mystical settings for her stories. She has a B.A. in creative writing from Louisiana State University, a M.Ed. in gifted education, and was privileged to study under the award-winning author Ernest J. Gaines in grad school. Her love of mythology, legends, and art serve as constant inspiration for her works. From the moment she read JANE EYRE as a teenager, she fell in love with the Gothic romance–brooding characters, mysterious settings, persevering heroines, and dark, sexy heroes. Even then, she not only longed to read more novels set in Gothic worlds, she wanted to create her own.

Juliette is a multi-published author, including her Nightwing series with Kensington Publishing and The Vessel Trilogy with Samhain Publishing.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC) by DM Earl-review tour

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost Montana 1) by DM Earl-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 3, 2022

Working to rid the world of human traffickers has been Tink’s life’s calling. It’s very close to her heart and only those in her inner circle know the real reason why. Lately though, between her duties as the president of her club—the Devil’s Handmaidens MC—their businesses in town, and the ranch, Tink feels empty and like something is missing, but for the life of her she can’t figure out what it is. Well, until her club sister’s brother moves back to Timber-Ghost to start some sort of sanctuary. With him comes Ellington ‘L’ Rutledge, or as she knows him, Noodles. From the moment their eyes meet, she feels the winds of change at her back.

Ellington is ready for a challenge or a real purpose in his life. Since he left the SEALs, well, was actually pushed out, he’s been drifting through each day. When the opportunity to relocate to Montana comes his way, it sounds like a new adventure with a purpose he can wrap his head around. Actually, being part of something from the beginning has him filled with excitement for the unknown. When Tink walks into the local watering hole, she rocks his world making everything shift for him.

As the two start to get to know each other, Tink’s past comes back to haunt her. As she struggles not only to figure out who it could be, but also continue on her life’s mission, Noodles decides it’s his duty to protect her to his last breath.

When the angel of death comes knocking on Tink’s door, will her club and Noodles be able to save her or will her past finally catch up to her? Can Tink trust her inner circle to keep her safe or will the door slam shut on Tink’s future?

Devil’s Handmaidens MC is a multi-author world focusing on a badass all-female MC with various chapters/locations written by some of your favorite MC Authors.

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REVIEW: TINK by DM Earl is a contemporary, adult, dark, erotic, all-female MC romance story line found in the multi-authored DEVIL’S HANDMAIDENS MC series- a spin off/interconnected series with the multi-authored SALVATION SOCIETY series. This is twenty-nine year old, Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost Montana’s president Maggie ‘Tink/Goldilocks’ Rivers, and former US Navy SEAL Ellington ‘Noodles/ L’ Rutledge’s story line.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise including graphic violence and sexual assault, there will be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from six first person perspectives (Tink, Tank, Noodles, Shadow, Chains, Hannah) TINK follows the search and rescue of a missing seventeen year old girl. At the age of twelve Maggie Rivers’ innocence was ripped away and destroyed; six years later, the unthinkable happens, and in the ensuing years Maggie ‘Tink’ Rivers has never stopped looking for what was stolen. Along with her ‘sisters’ in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC, Tink has housed abused women and children rescued from a number of human trafficking rings, and in doing so has placed herself in the direct line of fire. There is a traitor, a mole in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC, a traitor who has allowed Maggie’s demons to, once again, come to life. With the arrival of former US Navy SEAL Ellington Rutledge, Tink finds herself torn when news about the past gives our heroine hope for the future.

The relationship between Tink and Noodles is one of immediate attraction. Ellington ‘L / Noodles’ Rutledge works and volunteers at a local Montana sanctuary for military vets and abused animals but meeting Maggie Rivers stirs something deep within our story line hero. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC-Zoey aka Shadow, Glory, Raven, Rebel, Peanut and Wildcat among a few; several members of the Intruders MC, including their president Tank Rivers, and his wife Diane; and several members of the Grimm Wolves MC including Nicholas ‘Chains’ Bruno. We are introduced to former US Navy SEAL Ollie and his girlfriend Paisley (Survivor: Salvation Society). The requisite evil has many faces. Shadow’s story line is next

TINK is a story of betrayal and vengeance, obsession and brutality, power and control, family, friendships, relationships and love. The premise is haunting and gritty; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are numerous, energetic and charismatic but saying that, for all the bravado of an all-female MC, they use the man-power, numbers and protection of the interconnected all-male MCs on numerous occasions..

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Reviewed by Sandy

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D.M. Earl is a U.S.A. Today Bestselling Author who spins stories about real life situations with characters that are authentic, genuine, and sincere. Each of her stories allow the characters to come to life with each turn of the page while they try to find their HEA through much drama and angst. D.M. finds ideas for her next story from within those around her and what she experiences in daily life. Each book has a part of her left behind in it. She lives in Northwest Indiana married to her best friend who was instrumental in the start of her writing career in 2014. When not writing D.M. loves to read, play with her seven fur-babies (yeah crazy) and ride her Harley Dyna Lowrider.

“Enjoy this Ride we call Life.” Remember we only get one chance.

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Bratva Beauty (Ivankov Brotherhood) by Sabine Barclay-review tour

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Bratva Beauty (Ivankov Brotherhood) by Sabine Barclay-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 1, 2022

She can pretend not to notice…
They say I’m the best looking in my family. I couldn’t care less.

But her…She takes my breath away.

Not everyone sees her the way I do. That’s fine by me because she’s mine.

I pity those who think they can come between us.

I won’t stop until she’s at my side. Mine to touch. Mine to love. Mine to push to her limits then bring her back.

She’s my everything. She’s my soulmate.

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REVIEW: BRATVA BEAUTY is the fourth instalment in Sabine Barclay’s contemporary, adult IVANKOV BROTHERHOOD dark, erotic, Mafia, romance series with a Daddy/baby girl dynamic. This is twenty-eight year olds, CFO/ Bratva enforcer Pasha Kutsenko, and forensic accountant Sumiko Kimura’s story line. BRATVA BEAUTY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Pasha and Sumiko) BRATVA BEAUTY follows the building and Daddy/baby girl dynamic relationship between twenty-eight year olds, CFO/ Bratva enforcer Pasha Kutsenko, and forensic accountant Sumiko Kimura. While on vacation in the Caribbean, Pasha Kutsenko would meet and fall for Japanese/Brazilian/American Sumiko Kimura, having no idea their paths were about to cross again. Looking into a new accounting firm, with connections to Russia, Pasha and his cousins will come face to face with our story line heroine, and Pasha will begin a fast seduction with the woman with whom he will fall in love but all is not well in the world of the Russian Bratva when not only the Italian and Irish mobs, but the Colombian Cartel begin to circle like sharks pitting every criminal organization against one another. With the help of Sumiko Kimura, Pasha and his brothers will begin to uncover a trail of betrayal and deceit, a fight for control at the very top. What ensues is the building relationship between Pasha and Sumiko, and the potential fall-out as attacks against the Bratva hit too close to home.

The relationship between Pasha and Sumiko is individualistic in that their relationship involves a daddy/baby girl power dynamic. Sumiko struggles with issues of low self esteem as it pertains to her body image, and in this, her weight and size are used as a tool to attack our story line couple. Although Pasha is not a Dominant in the truest sense of the BDSM world, he is dominating when it comes to the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are erotic and passionate.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of energetic and powerful secondary and supporting characters: Pasha’s brothers- Anton, Sergei, Mischa and their parents Alina and Grigori; Maksim and Laura (Bratva Darling 1), Bogdan and Christina (Bratva Sweetheart 2), Nico and Stasia (Bratva Treasure 3) Aleksei, and their mother Galina; as well as Sumiko’s parents Afonso and Akiko Kimura, and her brothers Cristiano and Davi. The requisite evil has many faces.

BRATVA BEAUTY is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, secrets and lies. The premise is intriguing; the romance is sensual with scenes of spanking; the characters are larger than life.

Previous Reviews

Bratva Sweetheart
Bratva Treasure

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Reviewed by Sandy

Sabine Barclay, a nom de plume also writing Historical Romance as Celeste Barclay, lives near the Southern California coast where she’s a former rower and a hopeful surfer, a self-proclaimed foodie, and a lover of the outdoors. Sabine enjoys attending reader events and travels domestically and internationally for book signings and speaking engagements. Before becoming a full-time author, Sabine was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating engrossing contemporary romances that bring the steam will make your toes curl and your granny blush.

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Don’t You Forget About Me by Naima Simone-review & giveaway tour

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Don’t You Forget About Me by Naima Simone-Review, Excerpt & Giveaway tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 1, 2022

Whoever said be careful what you wish for had a serious gift for understatement.

As one of the world’s hugest musicians I’d seen and had it all. Sold out tours. Awards. Fame. Money. Women… And I’d almost lost it all. Epically.

Now I’m back home. A broken, burned out, desperate rock star…and a single father. I returned to give my son a family, stability. To figure out my life. But coming home meant seeing her.

The woman who was once my everything. Who made life in this too small town bearable. Who I loved with my whole heart…my whole body. But long held secrets forced me to leave nine years ago. Forced me to abandon her. And she’s never forgiven me.

Still…

I’ve never forgotten her or the heat between us that burned so hot we damn near went up in flames with it. And I want it again. And again. Even knowing the past will only tear us apart once more…

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REVIEW:DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME by Naima Simone is a stand alone,contemporary, adult rock romance story line focusing on thirty year old, disgraced rock star King Sullivan, and twenty-eight year old, primary school teacher Lennon Ward.

Told form dual first person perspectives (Lennon and King) DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME is a second chance romance focusing on thirty year old, disgraced rock star King Sullivan, and twenty-eight year old, primary school teacher Lennon Ward. Ten years earlier, on the day of her high school graduation, Lennon’s heart was destroyed when the boy that she loved, left without looking back. Fast forward to present day wherein King Sullivan returns to his hometown, disgraced and in recovery, having spiralled out of control on his way to the top of the rock-god charts but King’s return home is met with hurt and trepidation when the only woman he has ever loved, remains broken and destroyed by the actions, ten years before. What ensues is the rekindling romance and relationship between King and Lennon, and the potential fall-out when Lennon must face the ultimate betrayal when the truth is revealed.

The relationship between Lennon and King is one of second chances. King was forced out of town ten years earlier, and throughout the years, his lead the cliched life of a broken rock star.Now in recovery, King is hoping to reunite with the only woman he has ever loved but a woman who is struggling with what happened and why. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

We are introduced to King’s brother Leif, and his fellow band mates Kade, Mac and Gideon: Lennon’s father Judge Terrance Ward, and her ex boyfriend Justin.

DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME is a fast paced, quick read focusing on secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control. The premise is emotional and revealing; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and broken.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

I enter Hunt Auto’s breakroom, closing the door behind us. As soon as the lock engages, Lennon whirls around, and I shift my gaze from her infuriated glare to over her head.
Just for a minute.
Because Jesus… She’s f*cking gorgeous.
My fingers itch to sink into those beautiful, thick curls, hold her steady while I desecrate that wide, lush mouth. The knit of her dress pays homage to every curve and dip of her body, molding to her high, firm breasts, the sensual flare of her hips, the thickness of her thighs. And fUck if I can’t feel the heels of her knee-high boots in my lower back.
At twenty I’d barely had the opportunity to explore the searing sexuality and lust that had existed between us before I had to leave. Barely had my fill of that violets and musk scent that was more intoxicating than the best top-shelf alcohol. My stomach aches with hunger for a woman whose particular flavor is still as fresh, as potent to me as it was ten years ago.
“What in the hell are you thinking?” she snaps, then flicks her gaze towards the closed door. She lowers her voice without losing any of the venom. “Do you know what you just did?”
“Yeah.” I drag my gaze from the wall and meet hers. Not daring to glance below her chin. No, f*ck that. Her nose. “I stopped you from driving while you were upset. And don’t try lying to me,” I interrupt when her lips part to do just that—lie. “You were upset. Still are. Don’t ask me to see you hurting and walk away, whether it’s my business or not. Don’t ask me to do it.”
“Why not?” She jerks her gaze back to me, and I go solid. “You do it so well. You’re a pro at it.”
I stare at her. At the tautness of the skin over her cheekbones. The darkness in her eyes. She’s a bomb set on emotional detonate, and the masochist that I am, I want all that shrapnel embedded in my skin. I want her to draw my blood.
“Don’t stop now. Let it out, baby. You’re right. I left you. Didn’t look back. Didn’t give a f*ck,” I lie.
“You don’t give a f*ck about anyone but yourself. You never did. You used me and then threw me away,” she rasps.
“Yeah, I did. Now what?” I keep shoving at her, even though guilt slides through me like filth. “You want me to apologize? To crawl on my knees and grovel? To beg?”
“Yes.” Her whisper echoes in the room as if she shouted it. “I want to see you hurt, sorry, suffering. Just like when you left me broken. You didn’t give a damn then so don’t pretend you do now. Nothing about you has changed, King. Not one thing. And I hate you for it. I hate you for not once looking back at the wreckage you left behind you. I hate you for going on with life and living it like I never mattered while I had to face reminders and memories of you every time I walked out my front door. I hate you…” Her voice hoarsens, and she crosses her arms over her chest, bowing her head. “I hate you because you gave another woman what you promised me. A family. Gunner could’ve been ours. Should’ve been ours. But you stole one more dream from me.”
F*ck.
F*ck.
It doesn’t occur to me not to touch her.
Eliminating the space between us, I pull her into my arms.
“King, don’t…” Her whisper ends on a sob, and I tighten my hold on her, pressing my lips to her hair.
“No. I can’t. There’s no way I can let you go right now.” I inhale her, take her so deep into my lungs, her scent burns me, marks me. Rubbing my mouth over her hair, I beg just like she wanted me to. “Let go, Len. Let go and allow me to be the one who carries you through it. Lean on me, baby. Just for a little while.”
Her fists ball into my shirt, stretching the material at my waist. She rolls her forehead against my chest, and her jagged breaths scorch me through my clothes. I slide a hand up her spine, cupping the back of her neck, squeezing it.
As if that unlocks something inside her, her shoulders shake and seconds later, her cries rip through the room. She crushes her cheek against me, and her tears dampen my shirt and skin. Stroking her back with one hand, I cradle her head with the other, fingers tunneling under the bun to scratch her scalp.
How long she sobs in my arms, I’m not certain. Minutes, hours. A lifetime. It’s not long enough. Curling my body over her, I brush my mouth over her ear.
“I left, yes. But I did look back. So many damn times. And never, ever did I stop giving a f*ck,” I softly admit.
Her breath shudders against my chest, and locking down a groan, I lift my hands to her face, tilting it back. Her eyes, moist with all the tears she’s shed, meet mine. Even with her face wet and swollen, she’s beautiful to me.
“Liar,” she accuses, voice so rough, it’s nearly painful to hear. “You’re such a liar.”
Then she raises on her toes and crushes her mouth to mine.


 

Published since 2009, USA Today Bestselling author Naima Simone loves writing sizzling romances with heart, a touch of humor and snark. Her books have been featured in The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.”

She is wife to Superman, or his non-Kryptonian, less bullet proof equivalent, and mother to the most awesome kids ever. They all live in perfect, sometimes domestically-challenged bliss in the southern United States.

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Second Chance Mine (Second Chance 6) by M. Robinson-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 1, 2022

You never forget your first love…

And I hadn’t.

Not her kiss.
Not her taste.
Not her touch.

Every stolen moment we had between us was forbidden.
She was off limits.

Especially to me.

I wish I could say I followed my own rules.
I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
I lost her trying to make her mine.
Because in the end…

She was always my brother’s best friend.

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REVIEW: SECOND CHANCE MINE is the sixth and final instalment in M.Robinson’s contemporary adult SECOND CHANCE erotic, romance series. This is thirty-three year old businessman Adrian Drake, and thirty year old, executive assistant Paige Summer’s story line. SECOND CHANCE MINE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Adrian and Paige) using present day and memories from the past, SECOND CHANCE MINE follows the rebuilding relationship and friendship between thirty-three year old businessman Adrian Drake, and thirty year old, executive assistant Paige Summers. For most of her life Paige had been in love with her childhood neighbor Adrian Drake but her best friend was Adrian’s brother Cade, and Cade and Adrian had vowed never to take advantage of the girl/woman they both loved.Ten years earlier, Adrian and Paige embarked on a one year affair, an affair that would destroy two brothers, pushing Paige out of their lives. Fast forward to present day wherein Adrian needs a an executive assistant, and Paige is the perfect person for the job but Paige has a stalker, and Adrian is determined to uncover the who, how and why but not before struggling to rekindle his relationship with the woman he loves.

Paige lost everything the day Cade discovered the truth about her relationship with his brother Adrian. Still reeling about the past, Paige struggles to forgive Adrian, battling between head and heart remembering the heart break and sorrow that destroyed her life. Adrian has never stopped loving Paige but fearing for his relationship with his brother, Adrian made a choice, ten years earlier, pushing Paige out of his life, and out of the life of his brother, as well.

The relationship between Paige and Adrian is one of second chances; a rekindling romance and friendship that struggles in the face of lies, betrayal, heart break and loss. Paige continues to battle with the pain of heart break, memories of the hurt and humiliation, humiliation at the cost of friendships and love .The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word in my romance story lines.

We are introduced to Adrian’s brother Cade, and his wife Hayley, as well as Adrian’s security specialist Charlie.

SECOND CHANCE MINE is a story of family , friendships, relationships and love; of betrayal and vengeance, obsession and determination, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters struggle with what was and what they lost .

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Second Chance Contract
Second Chance Vow
Second Chance Scandal
Second Chance Love
Second Chance Rival

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Wall Street Journal & USA Bestselling Author M. Robinson loves to read. She favors anything that has angst, romance, triangles, cheating, love, and of course sex! She has been reading since the Babysitters Club and R.L. Stein.

She was born in New Jersey but was raised in Tampa Fl. She was pursuing her Ph.D in psychology, with two years left. However, she dropped out of school and became a fulltime writer.

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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams – Review & Giveaway

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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Country music’s golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren’t about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he’d be wallowing in self-pity.

It’s hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family’s whiskey brand. No big deal…

Colton agrees to consider Gretchen’s offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her there’s a spark between them. But Gretchen and Colton will both need to overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together.

 

 

Review:

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams is the 5th book in her wonderful Bromance Book Club series.  Having enjoyed the first four books in this series, I looked forward to reading A Very Merry Bromance,   and happy to say I thought it was the best one yet. This is a fun romantic series that centers around a male book club group, most being athletes, and how they read and discuss romance novels to help teach each other how to handle their women with care and love.

Colton Wheeler, our hero, is a country music star, who is attending one of his friends (bromance book club members), wedding, and ends the evening with an amazing one-night stand with Gretchen Winthrop (she used to date Mack).   But she walks out in the morning claiming she needed to get back to her life, which did not include Colton.

Gretchen is an immigration attorney, who is an heiress of Winthrop family: one of Tennessee’s richest and most influential families.  But Gretchen is not close to her family, but when her brother asks her to help obtain Colton as a brand ambassador for the family-owned whiskey line, Carraig Aonair Whiskey, she agrees.  Gretchen forces herself to visit Colton, making an offer to be the face of the famous Carraig Aonair Whiskey.  Still unable to forget their glorious night together, Colton makes a counter offer; go on some dates with him.

Colton and Gretchen’s relationship becomes steamy, though she was a hard case to love.  Gretchen comes from a wealthy family, but the family did not treat her good; especially her bad brother, Evan. We totally understood how her family was unbearable; and why she was closed off.  I loved how Colton would push Gretchen to begin to enjoy Christmas, as well as meet all of his friends, making her know what a true family was like.

What follows is a fun sexy holiday story, that had many tender moments, as well as being emotional.  I enjoyed meeting Colton’s family, did not like the Winthrops, and loved seeing the wonderful members of the Bromance Book Club.  The guys were so much fun, and the women also joined in. 

A Very Merry Romance was another humorous fun story line, with a couple that won us over later in the book, and the fantastic group of alpha men/females that had me laughing throughout.  Lyssa Kay Adams did a wonderful job writing this fun story, which you need to read.  I know I will be waiting for the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Joker (Soldiers of Anarchy 3) by Nikki Summers-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 27, 2022

Do you want to know a secret?
I’m a little crazy.

Want to know another?
All the best people are.

I’m the guy that smiles as I plan your downfall.
Laughs as you cry in pain.
Tells a joke as I read you your last rites.
And howls as I send you to the hell you deserve.

I’m the good guy, wrapped up in a warped, depraved package of sin. A saviour, destined for the depths of hell.

My life is perfect.
My friends are psychotic.
Everything is how I like it… uncomplicated chaos.
Until her.

She thought she could destroy me. Ruin me in the worst way. Thing is, I love a challenge, and the only one getting destroyed in this twisted little game is her… in the best way.

They call me The Joker, because I always have the last laugh. And I’m about to show the world the greatest trick of all. No one messes with a King and lives to tell the tale.

The Joker is an Enemies to Lovers, New Adult, Standalone Romance from Nikki J Summers.

This story takes place in the Soldiers of Anarchy world, and although reading The Psycho and The Reaper will help to understand some of the characters, it’s not essential to the enjoyment of this story.

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REVIEW: Wow!! Another amazing book from Nikki. Her soldiers of anarchy series is fast becoming a firm favourite of mine.

Colton is the joker of this pack, a clown with a vicious sense of humour. But loyal to the men he calls brothers. There is nothing he won’t or hasn’t done for them. Like the rest of the soldiers he has had a troubled past, this has shaped him into the psycho/joker he is today. And we get to come along for the ride…. The book is in three parts, triggers warning and tissues are advised.

His counterpart is a wildcard herself. Not a typical person (but totally suited to Colton) a painter with a passionate side that comes out in her work. She also is on a mission, to destroy Colton and the things he did to her family!! When they meet it’s an explosion for Colton. He never thought he would find the other part of his heart! He is slightly annoyed and baffled as to why this woman isn’t flinging herself at his feet.

Shelley feels revulsion and hate, so no, it’s not going to be easy getting past all the hate she has for him (but a conversation she has in the book is a turning point)

It’s a slow burn romance, but when they finally come together, Colton will do everything in his power to prove to Shelly that they are meant to be together. We have a few issues that the pair need to address, we have drama that unfolds with each page. We also have a few moments where I’d loved to have high-fived our FMC.

Be prepared for heart jerking moments and with enough spicy enough to set fire to the pages! (Room filled with mirrors was definitely an eye opener ? and the Halloween scene where he hopes his Shelly will dress as his opposite, and when she turns up in something totally unexpected, was the highlight of the book it’s hilarious?) We also have a betrayal within the rank of the soldiers!! Totally didn’t see that coming! And how it’s played out will have you guessing who it is for a little while, that is until you put the puzzle together.

And the ending!!!! That was a bumpy ride until climactic ending…..

Can’t wait to see who is next ?

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Reviewed by Julie B?

 

 

About Nikki J. Summers:

Nikki J. Summers is a romance addict who loves to write about strong, feisty heroines and dark, brooding alphas.

When she isn’t locked away in her writing cave, she’s teaching primary school children, or lost in her kindle. She currently lives in Staffordshire in the U.K with her husband and two children.

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