Sinful Seconds-Book Blast and Giveaway

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Sandy

Sinful Seconds-Book Blast and Giveaway

SINFUL SECONDS

Publication Date: March 17, 2014

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From the six USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors who brought you WICKED FIRSTS, comes an all new contemporary set of six sexy, suspenseful and very SINFUL SECONDS.

SINFUL SURRENDER by Elisabeth Naughton
SINFUL RAPTURE by Alexandra Ivy
SINFUL SECRETS by Cynthia Eden
SINFUL IN SPURS by Laura Wright
SINFUL SEDUCTION by Katie Reus
SINFULLY SCANDALOUS by Joan Swan

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His eyes ran the length of her, and his jaw tightened. “It’s time to go home, Keel.”
“I agree.”
His eyes nearly disintegrated her they were so hot and intense. “Then tell Mr. Clean to get back in here so I can get these cuffs off, and we can get the hell out of here.”
It was the first time she’d noticed that his hands were behind his back. Restrained. Something stirred inside of her at the thought, but she pushed it away. No. She hadn’t come here to work out her fantasies about Sawyer Black WITH Sawyer Black.
“I’ll go and get him, but only with the understanding that you’re walking out of here and heading home. Alone.”
His eyes narrowed and his lip curled. “Keely, I’ve had enough of this horseshit. You’re going home and there’s nothing else to say about it.”
Reasoning with Sawyer Black had always been a pointless pursuit. There was no one more stubborn or pig headed.
“How old do you think I am?” she asked him.
“Call the asshole back, Keel.”
“How old, Sawyer?” she pressed. Tossing off her embarrassment, she walked toward him, knowing how the movement accentuated her body in the dress she had on.
His gaze raked her before he tore it away and cursed. “I don’t fucking know.”
“Twenty-one.”
“I don’t care. Shit, I don’t care if you’re forty-fucking-five. You don’t belong here. You belong at home, in your room, studying and staying out of trouble.”

SINFUL SURRENDER by Elisabeth Naughton
He’s been watching her, and now he’s here, in the dimly lit bar of the swanky Vail resort, pretending not to notice her. Songwriter Grace Ryder has never liked the spotlight, but her skin tingles whenever his sexy gaze drifts her way. Only one night will prove whether he’s safety or sin.

Aegis operative Brian Walker’s orders are clear: observe, but don’t touch. Things change, though, the moment the leggy brunette makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Desire leads to seduction, but it comes at a price. Because someone wants her dead, and if Brian’s not careful, his obsession for a woman he never should have touched could get them both killed.
Visit Elisabeth’s website to find more of her incredible books.

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SINFUL RAPTURE by Alexandra Ivy
Holly Sullivan has always been the good girl, but when her fiancé jilts her at the altar she spends her non-wedding night at The Playhouse indulging her deepest desires.

Liam fell in love with Holly at first glance. Unfortunately, she hates him for buying her father’s business. Following her to The Playhouse, he devotes the night to fulfilling her fantasies. But will she forgive him when his secret is revealed?

Visit Alexandra’s website to find more of her incredible books.
http://www.alexandraivy.com/

SINFUL SECRETS by Cynthia Eden
One year ago, Catherine Donnelly spent a wild night in a stranger’s arms. Sexy and mysterious, Jason August broke through all of Cat’s defenses. But when dawn came, she ran from his bed, and she never looked back. Until now…

Catherine vanished from Jason’s life before, and he isn’t about to let her escape again. Cat will discover that the only man who can truly keep her safe in a world gone mad…well, that would be the man she married a year ago, on one hot Vegas night…

Visit Cynthia’s website to find more of her incredible books.

http://www.cynthiaeden.com/
SINFUL IN SPURS by Laura Wright
Champion bull rider, Sawyer Black has one goal when he isn’t competing in the arena: watch out for his best friend’s little sister. But Keely is turning out to be anything but cooperative. The once shy, small town girl has turned into a gorgeous and very stubborn hellcat with big city excitement on her mind. And when Sawyer returns from a rodeo to find her gone, he knows he will do anything it takes to bring her home.

Keely O’Hare is sick and tired of her brother’s best friend babysitting her. It’s her final year of college and she’s ready to explore the dark sexual needs she’s been keeping secret in her heart. So when Sawyer goes away for work, Keely escapes to the city and to the notorious sex club, The Playhouse. But when Sawyer finds her there, unexpected and explosive sexual tension flares hot and heavy between them–and Keely refuses to return home with him until he spends two nights in The Playhouse with her. If he wants to bring along his bull rope? Even better.

Visit Laura’s website to find more of her incredible books
http://laurawright.com/

SINFUL SEDUCTION by Katie Reus
As an heiress from a prominent family, Mina knows the pain of living under a microscope. Which is why she loves her sleepy Key West home where nobody knows her name. She’s determined to make her way without being coddled–and no mugging is going to change that.

Former Marine Alexander Blue has seen enough bloodshed to last a lifetime. When he sees a mysterious brunette attacked by a mugger, his need to protect kicks into overdrive. Mina brings him home and bandages him up, but her gaze cuts clear to his soul. An intense connection isn’t all Blue feels–he’s convinced Mina needs his protection. Just one problem: Mina doesn’t want saving.

Visit Katie’s website to find more of her incredible books

http://katiereus.com/

SINFUL DECEPTION by Joan Swan
In need of fast cash to help her brother sneak into the US, Tova Sorenson takes a job as a sexcam operator, sparking an unlikely friendship with her very first customer. When Marcus Lucero’s border patrol teammate suggests a sexcam site for female companionship without heartache, Marcus figures he’s got nothing to lose.

While danger from Tova’s dark side brings them together in the flesh where their chemistry burns hotter than hell, it also exposes their divergent loyalties which could end not only their desires, but their lives

Visit Joan’s website to find more of her incredible books
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WICKED FIRSTS

Release date: August 19, 2013

Six all-new super sexy suspense stories of first loves, first attractions, first temptations, first times and first obsessions.

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FIRST EXPOSURE by Elisabeth Naughton
FIRST RAPTURE by Alexandra Ivy
FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS by Cynthia Eden
FIRST INK by Laura Wright
FIRST SURRENDER by Katie Reus
FIRST TEMPTATION by Joan Swan

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Second Anniversary Celebration-Joan Swan/Skye Jordan Prize Package

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sandy

Second Anniversary Celebration-Joan Swan/Skye Jordan Prize Package

Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package giveaway has been generously donated by the fabulous Joan Swan (aka Skye Jordan). Joan is offering a print copy of FEVER (Phoenix Rising #1) by Joan Swan to one (1) lucky commenter; and an ecopy of RECKLESS (Renegades #1) and REBEL (Renegades #2) to one (1) lucky commenter.

There will be two (2) winners.

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Shatter by Joan Swan – a Review

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Barb

Shatter by Joan Swan – a Review

Shatter
Phoenix Rising series
Book #4
by Joan Swan
Release Date: December 31, 2013

Shatter
Links to order Shatter: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
For seven years, Halina Beloi has been in hiding. But she’s never forgotten Mitch Foster, the long, lean man she had to leave behind. Until, that is, Mitch shows up with a list of questions and a 9mm in his hand.

All Mitch knows is that Halina broke his heart and disappeared. But new information has surfaced implicating her as a player in the deadliest game of Mitch’s life. This time, he’s not letting go without answers. Now terror, danger and heat will fuse them together or shatter the future. . .

Review:

Shatter by Joan Swan is the 4^th book in her wonderful Phoenix Rising series. I have read and reviewed every book in this series from the start, and have loved every moment of this fantastic ride. I have been a big fan of Joan Swan from the first book, and Phoenix Rising has become one of my favorite series; as it is so well written; and each book has been filled with action, excitement, suspense, super team of friends, awesome couples, and steamy sexual chemistry between them.

Our hero in Shatter has been one that we have been waiting for from the start. Mitch is one of our awesome and hot heroes, even though he has not been one of the men/women who developed unique powers due to a chemical explosion years before. It is Mitch, who is Alyssa’s (heroine of the 1^st book) brother, who had the powerful connections & money to help protect and fight the evil enemies from DARPA. We knew Shatter would be Mitch’s story, as we learned at the end of Rush, about his long lost love, Halina.

We meet Halina early, as she has built herself a new identity, after she left Mitch, 7 years before. Halina, being a scientist, worked for Schaeffer, our villain, who is behind the threats against our heroes. When Mitch comes face to face with Halina, his anger is evident, and Halina is shocked that he found her. Mitch wants the truth about why she left him, and her involvement with Schaeffer; the explosion that affected the members of the Firehouse, who now all have unique powers. Halina tries to escape Mitch a number of times, as she knows that once she is discovered, the enemy will kill him, to get what they want from her. She has never stopped loving Mitch, and spent these years watching him from afar; staying away just to protect him. Mitch finds some truths, which angers him even more, as he doesn’t understand or trust Halina, but he knows that he still loves her.

Once they get to the compound where everyone is staying together, the story becomes even more exciting, with the team learning more about Halina, her powers, as she too was exposed to the chemicals; and her research for Schaeffer that may have some answers. The action is non stop, and it was just great to see all of our heroes together again, joining hands to fight a common enemy. I loved loved Dex, Halina’s well trained guard dog, who becomes part of the team. Most of all, I loved the romance between Mitch and Halina, even though Mitch was a bit rough with her early on, not knowing that Halina was trying to save him. You knew they both belonged together, as their chemistry was off the wall.

I do not want to give spoilers, since this is an early review. Shatter is a wonderful addition to Joan Swan’s Phoenix Rising series. Each of the books in this series have been suspenseful, explosive non stop action, exciting, and tense; with the added element of Joan’s wonderful blend of steamy sex for each couple. If you want to read a book that has everything; excellent writing, romance, suspense, steamy sex, then look no further then Shatter. But start with Fever, the beginning of this fantastic series. Though there are some characters that can have their story told, Joan does tie up some loose ends, and Shatter could be the finale of this series, but I hope somehow we get to see more of these wonderful characters. If you have not read this series, what are you waiting for? When it comes to romance, suspense, with hot sexy couples, Joan Swan is one of the best.

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Publisher via NetGalley

Joan Swan – RUSH Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Barb

Joan Swan – RUSH Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway

Last week, Joan Swan released her 3rd book in her Phoenix Rising series, RUSH. Our review of Rush is the post below this. We welcome Joan back to The Reading Cafe to discuss Rush, and anything else she has upcoming in 2013/2014. Let’s Catch Up with Joan.

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TRC: Hi, Joan. Thank you for taking the time to visit us at The Reading Cafe, to discuss your new release “Rush”, as well as to give us an update as to what you have upcoming in 2014.

Joan: Great to be here, ladies!

TRC: You have just released the 3rd book in your Phoenix Rising. For those who many not have read this series, would you please give us a brief description of the premise?

Joan: Phoenix Rising is a David vs. Goliath series. It’s all about exposing dark government secrets and repairing broken lives and hearts along the way.

A mysterious explosion at a military warehouse injures a team of hazmat firefighters, killing one. The contents of the building—classified chemicals used by the Department of Defense—have inflicted the team with various paranormal abilities. Abilities the government wants to study; abilities the team wants to understand and expose.

Each book in the series focuses on different members of the team and their struggle with the aftermath of the explosion. As the group delves deeper into the incident and uncovers pieces of the puzzle, their personal issues are complicated by a powerful enemy trying to keep its secrets.

Rush TRC: Rush was released last week, would you please tell us about the book?

Joan: Rush is a rollercoaster of emotion and action. The book begins by going back in time and allowing the reader to experience the actual event that started the conspiracy—the warehouse fire.

Jessica and Quaid have, undeniably, been the two members of the team damaged most by the incident and all that ensues. Quaid, Jessica’s newlywed husband, is presumably killed in the warehouse fire, an event from which Jessica never fully recovers.

When the team uncovers evidence in BLAZE that Quaid could be alive, Jessica’s life changes yet again. But she’s in for a new struggle because while Quaid still has intense feelings for Jessica, he has no memory of her or their life together.

And while Jessica and Quaid are trying to piece their relationship together, the team works to stop the man whose greed was responsible for the fire and the teams’ suffering, fighting powerful forces.

TRC: How many books are you planning for Phoenix Rising?

Joan: Four. The original series ends with Mitch’s book, Shatter, releasing New Years Eve of this year.

I plan on picking up a thread left open in Shatter to write a spin off series, because all my incredible guys need happy endings.

TRC: Intimate Enemies was a wonderful first book, in your Covert Affairs series. Can you give us a brief description of this series for our members?

Joan: Thank you! I love this book and this series!

The Covert Affairs series follows the brave men and women working for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement as they fight the drug, weapon and human trafficking wars across various foreign borders.

Intimate Enemies is the first book in the series. First Temptation, a Covert Affairs novella, is book 1.5 and recently released as part of the Wicked Firsts anthology.

TRC: When can we expect the 2^nd book in this series, and how many books do you anticipate?

Joan: I’m working on book two as we speak. This is Tomas’s story, one I hint at in the beginning of Intimate Enemies. The plot is not fully developed yet, but will involve the sex tourism trade in Belize and the reunion between Tomas and his heroine…with a few surprises along the way. This book will be available early 2014.

One of the things I love about this series is that because each book has its own individual plot, the number of books in the series is unlimited. I’ll continue to add to this series as long as readers are loving them.

TRC: You write Romance Suspense/Thrillers. Do you have any desire to write in another genre?

Joan: Yes. I’ve always been in love with small town contemporary romance, and I’d like to write that genre under my real name, Joan Swan.

I’m also currently writing a super hot line of contemporary romance under a pseudonym. The first book in this series will release this month.

I’ve chosen not to link my name with the pseudonym for both professional and personal reasons. I like my readers to know what they’re going to get when they pick up a Joan Swan book—in both voice, content and heat level. Separating my pseudonym and my real name keeps the genres independent. I’ve also decided not to link the names because since I do write under my real name, my personal life is open to more eyes. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of judgment in the world, which I don’t want to expose my family to.

TRC: Would you like to share with us what you are currently working on, and what you have in store for us in 2013/2014?

Joan: As I mentioned, Shatter will release on New Year’s Eve. I absolutely love this book! Love Mitch and his heroine. And feel very satisfied to tie up all the threads throughout the series.

Also in 2014, I plan to release at least two books from the Covert Affairs series and two books from my super hot contemporary series under my pseudonym. I’m also planning another novella or two for anthologies with The Alpha Six, the authors I’ve released First Temptation with in Wicked Firsts.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Joan: Yes! I’d like to thank my readers. Without readers there would be no reason to write. I don’t know if readers realize just how their enthusiasm fuels authors through the long, sometimes frustrating hours of getting a character’s story just right.

TRC: Thank you, Joan for giving us an update on Rush, as well as what we can look forward to in the future. It was a pleasure talking with you again. We wish you good luck with Rush, and hope to catch up with you again in 2014.

Joan: Thank you so much for having me!

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Joan Swan writes sexy romantic suspense for Kensington (Phoenix Rising Series) and independently (Covert Affairs Series). She also works as a sonographer at a top medical facility in San Francisco and lives in magnificent wine country on the central coast of California with her husband and two daughters.

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Rush
by Joan Swan
Genre: Romantic Suspense (with paranormal elements)
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Publisher: Kensington
Publishing Date: 8/27/13
Series: Phoenix Rising, 3
Format: Print and Ebook
Words: 110k

Rush

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Jessica Fury, Washington lobbyist, has money, connections, and her own firm. But five years ago she had something better: happiness. Her firefighter husband, Quaid, was handsome, courageous, and crazy about her. Then one day he walked into a chemical inferno—and never walked out. Jessica has been through hell to get back on her feet. And then a rumor surfaces that could bring a miracle or shatter her world – again.

Q has been a prisoner forever. He’s honed his mind and body into weapons. He’s developed abilities no one else understands. But he’s still at the mercy of a cabal of ruthless men, who blank his memory, test him like a lab rat, and tell him lies. Although his past has been erased and his future looks grim, instinct tells him he has a woman to live for. What his mind can’t remember, his body can’t forget…

The heat is on.

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Rush by Joan Swan – a Review

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Barb

Rush by Joan Swan – a Review

Rush

Links to order Rush: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
Jessica Fury, Washington lobbyist, has money, connections, and her own firm. But five years ago she had something better: happiness. Her firefighter husband, Quaid, was handsome, courageous, and crazy about her. Then one day he walked into a chemical inferno—and never walked out. Jessica has been through hell to get back on her feet. And then a rumor surfaces that could bring a miracle or shatter her world – again.

Rush is the 3^rd book in Joan Swan’s Phoenix Rising series. I have read every book, and each one was a wonderful read, and yet Swan manages to make the newest one better then the last. I loved Rush.

Rush was a roller coaster of a ride from start to finish. Swan manages to pull all kinds of emotions from us throughout the book. What I find amazing in this series is that each main couple that are featured in each of the books are totally awesome. Swan creates such great characters, you find yourself loving them all. Our heroes in Rush, Jessica and Quaid are no different. Another thing I absolutely love about this series is that all the main & secondary characters play major parts in the books, as they have become part of our family. We get to see the entire team throughout in this magnificent adventure, and they are wonderful together.

The story picks up after Blaze, as we meet our heroine Jessica Fury. We learn early on, that 5 years have passed since the explosion that gave our heroes their unique paranormal powers. Jessica is now working as a lobbyist in the political field, privately trying to find a way to destroy one of the men behind the government conspiracy that have tried to hurt her friends, including secret experiments being done. Jessica was married to Quaid before the explosion killed him. Having lost the love of her life, Jessica succumbed to drugs and encounters with other men to drown in her grief. She managed to bring herself back, but she still has anxiety attacks.

The scenes when they go back 5 years showing the love between Quaid and Jessica, and the rest of the members of that firehouse team were awesome, as they were a fun close knit family. You can feel the love between them.

Then Teague and Keira come to visit Jessica to explain about Cash (who was rescued in Blaze) and his friend (still captive). They carefully try to tell a fragile Jessica that they think the man called Q, is in fact Quaid still alive and held captive all these years. What follows is an exciting action filled adventure with the entire team helping to rescue Q.

But rescuing Q is only the beginning. Is he Quiad? He has no memory of his past, having been tortured, brainwashed & made into a mercenary for the government conspiracy that the team has been fighting from the start. It is the scenes between Q and Jessica; the love they had for each other before; the memories of the past; the friendships of the entire team; that totally tears you apart emotionally, as Q tries to remember who he is and who he was. What is real? This was a heart wrenching, tense, edge of your seat story, and I could not put this book down.

Joan Swan has outdone herself, as I felt each emotional pull; whether it was sadness, laughter, nerve wracking tension, or the heat of their sexual chemistry. I love all the members of this team, and cannot get enough of them. Do I love the Phoenix Rising series, you bet I do. If you have not read Joan Swan or this series, what are you waiting for? This is an awesome series, with everything, suspense, action, friendships, and very steamy sexual scenes. I suggest you start with the first book in this series, Fever, as you do not want to miss any of these wonderful characters.

Reading order:
1. Fever
2. Blaze
3. Rush
4. Shatter

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Author

First Temptation by Joan Swan – a Review

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Barb

First Temptation by Joan Swan – a Review

First Temptation

Links to order First Temptation(part of Wicked Firsts anthology):
Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo

Description:
Counterterrorist agent Taft Walker knows the Mexican cartel smuggling game. But posing as part owner of an adult store to ferret out the newest tunnel into the US is a first. So is Zoe Brooks, his partner, new to undercover and a sex-toy virgin. Taft’s up for the sexy challenge. At least until he sees the real Zoe beneath her tough façade and realizes, for the first time in his life, he’ll have to risk his heart to win.

After the death of a teammate, Border Patrol Agent Zoe Brooks is ready to get off the front lines. She’s willing to tolerate a swaggering partner like Taft for a chance to work investigations with ICE. But she’s not prepared for the way he understands her deepest, sexiest desires. Or the fact that she’ll have to break her own rules to grab hold of the passion she’s always wanted.

Review:

First Temptation by Joan Swan is a novella, which is part of her Covert Affairs series. The first book in this series, Intimate Enemies was great, a true romance suspense thriller, as well as having steamy sex scenes. First Temptation, though a novella, is also romance suspense, but this book took the steamy sex to the next level. The difference between the two, perhaps because it is a novella, but in First Temptation, I felt the suspense story was totally overshadowed by the hot steamy sex scenes, with sex toys. I enjoy steamy sex in books I read, but I do prefer when its part of the story, not when it is the main theme.

However, that being said, Joan Swan knows how to write a story with super characters. I loved Taft and Zoe, as our couple in this book. Zoe is a Border Patrol Agent, and a tough as nails leader, but she wants to move onto something different; especially after having lost one of her men while back. She has an interview with ICED leader Rio, and he has the perfect job for her, then she meets Taft, who is to be her partner in this sting; the two of them get off on the wrong foot.

Taft is an experienced Counterterrorism Agent, and he looks down upon Zoe. Since they have to act like a married couple in an Adult Only Store, he feels she can’t handle it. It doesn’t take too long for her to change his mind, as she puts on a show for him. Zoe also has a lot of experience with the Mexican drug cartel, as being a Border Patrol Agent, she has been responsible to bringing down many of them. When they begin working together, Taft finds himself totally falling for Zoe, but she holds back, as she does not believe in becoming involved with someone she works with, having had a very bad experience. Needless to say, in a very short time, their sexual chemistry is so hot, neither can avoid each other. At first when I met Taft, I wasn’t crazy about his macho attitude, but that changed quickly. He turned out to be a fabulous hero; sexy hot, wonderful sense of humor, and his charm won Zoe over. I loved Zoe, as she was a great heroine, and her and Taft were totally smoking hot together.

The suspense part of the story was good, but I would have liked more attention on this, though the end was exciting, with Zoe being in danger, as her identity was compromised. There were some surprises and twists at the end that was done very well.

I am a fan of Joan Swan, especially her Phoenix Rising series, and First Temptation was a very good read, especially for a novella. If you are a fan of romance suspense, with a hot steamy couple, Joan is one of the best. If you like an erotica element added to your romance, and Joan knows how to push all the buttons in this one, then First Temptation is a must for you.

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Netgalley

Wicked Firsts Collection by Six Best Selling Authors-Blog Tour and Giveaway

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Sandy

Wicked Firsts Collection by Six Best Selling Authors-Blog Tour and Giveaway

WICKED FIRSTS
Authors: Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy, Cynthia Eden, Laura Wright, Katie Reus, Joan Swan
Publication Date: August 19, 2013
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FIRST EXPOSURE by Elisabeth Naughton
A film that could make her career. A weekend that will change her life…

When actress Avery Scott’s assistant goes missing researching a role for Avery at an exclusive adults-only resort, Avery finds herself with only one choice: travel to the resort herself and look for clues. She hires an elite operative from Aegis Security to accompany her. She just doesn’t expect to get former undercover FBI agent Cade Blackwell—the man who ripped out her teenage heart twelve years before. One weekend at the sexiest resort in the world with the only man she’s ever loved will expose her to more than just a kinky new lifestyle. It’ll expose her to numerous wicked firsts that will test every ounce of her self-control. And if she’s not careful, she could lose her heart—and her life—in the process.

Visit Elisabeth’s website to find more of her incredible books.

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FIRST RAPTURE by Alexandra Ivy

Madison Philips has only one reason to return to Las Vegas: Luc Angeli. The tall, dark bad boy took her virginity on her eighteenth birthday and then walked away, now she’s back, and ready for revenge. Luc Angeli spent his youth trying to earn the approval of his philandering father. Now he’s his own man, but there’s still something missing from his life. He doesn’t know what it is until he catches sight of Madison across a balcony. Suddenly he knows this woman is what he’s been searching for, and this time he’s not walking away.

Visit Alexandra’s website to find more of her incredible books.
http://www.alexandraivy.com/

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FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS by Cynthia Eden

Hot sex. No regrets. Jess Delaney has spent her life playing the role of the good-girl. On a trip to Vegas, she decides to walk on the wild side when she meets mysterious Blake Landon. Rich, powerful, and carrying plenty of secrets, Blake is unlike any man she has ever met before. But as the passion burns between them, danger waits in the darkness…a danger that may just claim Jess’s life…

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FIRST INK by Laura Wright

Rush
Women in his bed, celebs and rockers in his chair, life is pretty freaking swell. Then she walks back into it again. Not for pleasure, but for pain. For Ink. A bleeding heart to match the one she left him with five years ago.

Addison

She can’t forget him or the pain she caused him. All she has is a hope for redemption. But it’ll only work if he lets her inside his exclusive world, under his famous artist’s needle and into his bed—once again.

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http://laurawright.com/

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FIRST SURRENDER by Katie Reus

He’s dangerous, sexy, and everything she wants. And he’s about to make his claim…

Hayden, the dangerously sexy, tattooed ex-SEAL is one of the best friends Sierra has ever had—and the main star in her wildest fantasies. But he doesn’t see her that way. And she’d die of embarrassment if he found out she was still a virgin.

Hayden’s struggled to keep his attraction to the beautiful, dark haired casino chef a secret. But when an attacker targets Sierra, Hayden’s protective instincts go into overdrive. With the attraction between them burning out of control, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her and make her his.

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FIRST TEMPTATION by Joan Swan

Counterterrorist agent Taft Walker is up for the challenge of posing as an adult store owner with a new female undercover partner who is also a sex-toy virgin. At least until he sees the real woman beneath her tough façade.

Border Patrol Agent Zoe Brooks is ready to get off the front lines. She’s willing to tolerate a swaggering partner like Taft for a new opportunity. But she’s not prepared for the way he understands her deepest, sexiest desires.

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http://joanswan.com/

Excerpt

Cynthia Eden’s-FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS

Blake grabbed her and shoved her to the side. Her feet twisted in the heels, and Jess hit the floor. In that same instant, Blake yanked out a gun. The man had been armed? When he’d been making out with her, he’d had a weapon? She sure hadn’t noticed it.

Blake returned fire. Forget firing back, they needed to get out of there!

On her hands and knees, Jess scuttled toward the control panel. She shoved chunks of glass out of her way.

Bam! Bam!

Her knees and hands weren’t the only things trembling then. Her whole body shook. But she just needed to go forward a few more inches… She lifted her fist and drove it into the control panel. Yes! She’d hit the button for the first floor. The doors slowly began to close.

Bam! Bam!

Blake was still firing. She heard footsteps racing toward them. If their attacker got close enough, if he was able to stop those doors from closing— Blake fired once more.

She heard a grunt. Her heart stopped. Did that sound mean that Blake had taken out whoever had been shooting at them? The doors slid closed, and Jess sucked in a deep breath.

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Cover Reveals July 6, 2013

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Cover Reveals July 6, 2013

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TITLE: The Winter King

AUTHOR: C.L. Wilson

SERIES:

RELEASE DATE: August 2014

First Rapture Aug 19

TITLE: First Rapture

AUTHOR: Alexandra Ivy

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: August 19, 2013

Dragos Takes a Holiday nov 13

TITLE: Dragos Takes a Holiday

AUTHOR: Thea Harrison

SERIES: Elder Race Novellas

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

First Ink

TITLE: First Ink (3rd Cover !)

AUTHOR: Laura Wright

SERIES: Wicked Ink Chronicles

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

othersphere Dec 13

TITLE: Othersphere

AUTHOR: Nina Berry

SERIES: OtherKin

RELEASE DATE: December 2013

Eternal Hunter Jan 14

TITLE: Eternal Hunter (re-release)

AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden

SERIES: Nightwatch

RELEASE DATE: January 2014

Tale of Two Dragons Nov 13

TITLE: Tale of Two Dragons

AUTHOR: G.A.Aiken

SERIES: Dragonkin 6.5 (novella)

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

Finding it Oct 13

TITLE: Finding It

AUTHOR: Cora Carmack

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

Cipher July 13

TITLE: Cipher

AUTHOR: Cindi Madsen

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

Origin Aug 13

TITLE: Origin

AUTHOR: Jennifer Armentrout

SERIES: Lux

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

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TITLE: River of Dreams

AUTHOR: Lynn Kurland

SERIES: Nine Kingdoms

RELEASE DATE: January 2014

Crash Into Me Sept 13

TITLE: Crash Into Me

AUTHOR: K.M. SCOTT

SERIES: New Adult

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

Face of Death Jan 14

TITLE: Face of Death (YA)

AUTHOR: Kelly Hashway

SERIES: Touch of Death #3

RELEASE DATE: January 2014

Simple Perfection Sept 13

TITLE: Simple Perfection

AUTHOR: Abbi Glines

SERIES: New Adult

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

Forever Us by Sandi Lynn

TITLE: Forever Us

AUTHOR: Sandi Lynn

SERIES: Forever #3

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

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TITLE: Sea of Shadows

AUTHOR: Kelley Armstrong

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: April 2014

Prince of Shadows Feb 14

TITLE: Prince of Shadows

AUTHOR: Rachel Caine

SERIES: A Novel of Romeo and Juliet

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

Compelled Feb 14

TITLE: Compelled

AUTHOR: Shawntelle Madison

SERIES: Coveted

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

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TITLE: Angel Seduced

AUTHOR: Jaime Rush

SERIES: Hidden

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

The Shadow of Mist Sept 13

TITLE: The Shadow of Mist

AUTHOR: Yasmine Galenorn

SERIES: Otherworld Novella

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

Fatalism Aug 13

TITLE: Fatalism

AUTHOR: L.K.Collins

SERIES: New Adult

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

Revealing Us

TITLE: Revealing Us

AUTHOR: Lisa Renee Jones

SERIES: Inside Out #3

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

My Unexpected Forever Sept 13

TITLE: My Unexpected Forever

AUTHOR: Heidi McLaughlin

SERIES:

RELEASE DATE: September 2013

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