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Wicked Truths (Hunt Legacy Duology #2) by Jodi Ellen Malpas-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 10 2020

A desperate passion, a dangerous love story…

Eleanor Cole had no idea that when she met the charmingly irresistible Becker Hunt, she was putting her life on the line. So when she discovers his secrets, escape seems to be her only option – but Becker isn’t ready to let Eleanor go.

She knows better than to fall into his corrupt world again, but how long can she resist when he’s stolen her heart?

Eleanor must make a choice, to stay and follow Becker into the heart of the danger…or risk losing him forever!

Becker Hunt is back and this time he’s not letting Eleanor walk away.

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REVIEWWICKED TRUTHS is the second instalment in Jodi Ellen Malpas’ contemporary, adult HUNT LEGACY erotic, romantic suspense duology focusing on thirty-two year old antiques dealer Becker Hunt, and twenty-eight year old PA Eleanor Cole. WICKED TRUTHS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book one ARTFUL LIES.

Told from first person perspective (Eleanor Cole) and a final chapter by Becker Hunt WICKED TRUTHS picks up immediately after the events of book one wherein Eleanor Cole is about to discover she doesn’t know that for whom she works. Antiques dealer Becker Hunt is an enigma; an alpha male who has fallen for our feisty heroine but Becker keeps his secrets close to his heart, and it is his secrets that are about to push Eleanor spiralling out of control. For years, Becker has struggled with many losses, but all is not quite as is seems in the world of antiquities, as our heroine will quickly discover when vengeance, secrets, betrayal and lies make up the bulk of a determined Becker to right a wrong he blames on someone else. What ensues is the ongoing and continuing relationship between Becker and Eleanor, and the potential fall-out as our heroine is targeted for the sins of the man that she loves.

WICKED TRUTH is a revealing, intriguing and captivating story with many twists and turns, secrets and lies. The relationship between Eleanor and Becker is highly sexual, sizzling hot, and the tension and chemistry is spicy and provocative. Becker Hunt is a man on a mission but his mission is about to reveal more than Eleanor could have ever imagined. The premise is dramatic, intense and startling; the characters are edgy and energetic; the romance is emotional and sensual.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one ARTFUL LIES.

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Reviewed by Sandy

British talent Jodi Ellen Malpas sold hundreds of thousands of e-books of her passionately erotic trilogy This Man before landing a major US publishing deal and sailing straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers chart in a few short months. Success quickly followed in the UK, with thousands of readers falling head-over-heels for the devastatingly handsome Lord of the Manor Jesse Ward and his feisty counterpart, Ava O’Shea, as all three books became major Sunday Timesbestsellers. This was followed by further success with her second series One Night, which introduced the irresistibly enigmatic M. 

Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and, mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for Alpha Males. For more information, visit Jodi online at: www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk, or www.facebook.com/JodiEllenMalpas, or www.twitter.com/JodiEllenMalpas.

 

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ARTFUL LIES (Hunt Legacy #1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas-Review Tour

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ARTFUL LIES (Hunt Legacy Duology #1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas-Review Tour

 

 

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About the book: Release Date April 20, 2020

An irresistible connection, a desire that won’t let go…
When aspiring antiques dealer Eleanor Cole is handed the chance of a lifetime to work for the Hunt Corporation, the renowned antiques dealers, she doesn’t think twice. Only to discover she’ll be working up close and personal with the notorious and insanely irresistible Becker Hunt. He is a man famous for getting what he wants, and Becker wants Eleanor.
But as Becker pulls her deeper into his world, she discovers there’s more to him than meets the eye.
And falling for Becker goes from being foolish to dangerous…

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REVIEW: ARTFUL LIES is the first instalment in Jodi Ellen Malpas’ contemporary, adult HUNT LEGACY erotic, dark, romantic suspense series focusing on thirty-two year old antiques dealer Becker Hunt, and twenty-eight year old PA Eleanor Cole.

Told from first person perspective (Eleanor Cole) ARTFUL LIES follows Eleanor Cole in the wake of discovering her boyfriend and best friend’s affair, and the death of her father five years earlier. Eleanor loves the world of antiques and art having lived the life with her father’s antique obsession, and set off to London to make her own place in the world but she has no idea that the man who is currently the bane of her existence is about to become her boss at the Hunt Corporation, a prestigious house dealing in arts and antiquities. Enter Becker Hunt-womanizer, man-wh*re, alpha-hole, and troubled man-child who is unable to move on from the past. What ensues is the forbidden relationship between Becker and Eleanor, and the potential fall-out as Becker’s predilections come to light.

Eleanor Cole is an independent and intelligent woman who loves working for the Hunt Corporation but struggles with her attraction to heir-apparent Becker Hunt. Warned against getting involved by the people who know our hero, Eleanor finds herself pulled into the aura that is Becker Hunt, a man whose need for revenge places Eleanor in the direct line of fire. Eleanor will become the pawn in a hundred year old game of betrayal and vengeance, but it is Becker’s deeper and darker secrets that threaten Eleanor the most.

Becker Hunt has the looks and the charm of a Victorian rogue but our hero is a broken man unable to let go of the past. Cocky, dominant and controlling, Becker doesn’t do relationships, and has a reputation as a womanizer who uses women then spits them out. Eleanor has been forewarned on numerous occasions but the sexual tension and palpable sexual energy between Eleanor and Becker is too dangerous and strong to overcome.

The relationship between Eleanor and Becker begins as an accidental meeting when Becker Cole ‘steals’ Eleanor’s cab. The Hunt Corporation rarely hires outside help but something about Eleanor finds the people in charge hiring our heroine against their better judgement. As the remaining members of the household approach and pass the age of retirement, everyone is reluctant to expose Eleanor to Becker Hunt. Like a moth to a flame, Becker’s curiosity and need for Eleanor Cole finds our heroine caught between head and heart when Becker’s true nature and intent comes to light. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to a colorful and eclectic cast of secondary and supporting characters including Becker’s rival in and out of the art world Brent Wilson; Becker’s grandfather Mr. H aka Donald, his assistant Mrs. Potts, and Eleanor’s neighbor and friend Lucy Bason.

ARTFUL LIES is a tragic story of betrayal and revenge; power and control; obsession, attraction, chaos and heart break. The premise is captivating and compelling; the characters are startling, destructive and complex ; the romance is provocative, and edgy. ARTFUL LIES ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

‘I’m told you’re settling in well,’ he says, but I still refuse to look at him.
‘Yes, very well, thank you,’ I answer, giving myself a cheer for my professionalism. Then I move to the right. And so does he.
‘Good,’ he says quietly. ‘Very good.’
Biting my lip, desperately wrestling off the urge to take a quick peek at him, I step to the right again. And so does he. ‘Excuse me.’ It takes everything in me to maintain my strength. He’s like a magnet to my eyes. Nothing as stunning as him should be ignored. Immune? I laugh to myself. I don’t think that’s possible.
It’s a long, long while, but I eventually see his smart brogues shift.
‘My lady,’ he says quietly.
Damn it. I chance a peek up at him as I scoot past, catching the signs of a cheeky smirk. And, shit, if my eyes don’t sprint over his entire face as I continue past, and then down his tall frame.
‘I look better naked,’ he says, all low and sexy. That soon breaks my trance, and I swing away, outraged, marching on.
‘I don’t plan on finding out,’ I mutter under my breath, and he laughs, telling me I didn’t voice my promise quietly enough. I stop, turning to face him. ‘You know, I’m pretty sure I could make a complaint to HR about sexual harassment.’
He grins. ‘I am HR. What’s your complaint?’
I narrow my eyes. ‘You’re not funny.’
‘Then why are you fighting to hold back your grin?’
My lips purse. Damn him. ‘Are you going to continually try to get a rise out of me?’
‘A rise?’ He peeks down at his groin area, and then glances back up, his grin now mild. ‘Too late.’
My eyes naturally drop to his groin, and he chuckles as he turns and saunters away. My head cocks in admiration, his lovely backside my focus. It really is a sight to behold, his sexy swagger executed to a T.
‘Stop looking at my arse,’ he shouts over his shoulder.
I cringe. Holy shit, I need to find some control. He’s my boss, for Christ’s sake. ‘I was doing no such thing.’
‘You know,’ he calls, ‘I’m pretty sure I could make a complaint to HR.’
‘What’s your complaint?’ I ask on a frown.
‘That you’re undressing me with your eyes.’ He doesn’t entertain me with another glimpse of his lovely face, just carries casually on his way, disappearing through the large doors into the Grand Hall. 

 

Jodi Ellen MalpasBritish talent Jodi Ellen Malpas sold hundreds of thousands of e-books of her passionately erotic trilogy This Man before landing a major US publishing deal and sailing straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers chart in a few short months. Success quickly followed in the UK, with thousands of readers falling head-over-heels for the devastatingly handsome Lord of the Manor Jesse Ward and his feisty counterpart, Ava O’Shea, as all three books became major Sunday Timesbestsellers. This was followed by further success with her second series One Night, which introduced the irresistibly enigmatic M. 

Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and, mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for Alpha Males. For more information, visit Jodi online at: www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk, or www.facebook.com/JodiEllenMalpas, or www.twitter.com/JodiEllenMalpas.

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Leave Me Breathless by Jodi Ellen Malpas-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 5, 2019

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series comes a sexy and emotional follow up to her wildly popular standalone romance The Protector.

Ryan Willis has spent years in the protection business, a job that requires constant vigilance and quick thinking. His only chance to truly relax is at his secluded cabin in a small town where there are never any surprises. So when Ryan returns after an assignment and encounters a beautiful stranger, he isn’t only surprised, he’s also instantly intrigued.

Hannah Bright is a breath of fresh air, and Ryan is soon completely consumed, unable to stop from falling for her. As the two grow closer, his instinct tells him something is amiss. Yet nothing could prepare him for what he discovers when he starts digging into her past.

Hannah spends her days painting, running her arts and crafts store…and hiding too many secrets. It’s why she won’t let the ruggedly handsome bodyguard get too close. But their chemistry is undeniable, and Hannah quickly finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance with Ryan. He is peace personified, a balm to her battered soul. Yet the gorgeous, captivating man who has swept Hannah off her feet doesn’t even know who she really is. And the moment he finds out, both their lives are at risk.

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REVIEW:LEAVE ME BREATHLESS by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a contemporary, adult, stand alone, romantic suspense story focusing on former MI5 agent, thirty-nine year old single father Ryan Willis, and thirty-three year old, artist Hannah Bright. LEAVE ME BREATHLESS is the follow up story line to the author’s previous release THE PROTECTOR.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ryan and Hannah) LEAVE ME BREATHLESS follows the building relationship between former MI5 agent, thirty-nine year old, single father Ryan Willis, and thirty-three year old, artist Hannah Bright. Ten years earlier Ryan Willis left the MI5, and began working private security only to walk away following his latest assignment. Tired and hoping for some R&R, Ryan returns to his home in Hampton, England only to come face to face with his future when he accidentally runs her off the road. Enter artist Hannah Bright, and the woman with whom Ryan will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Hannah and Ryan, and the potential fall-out when Hannah’s past comes back hoping to destroy it all.

Hannah Bright is on the run, trying to stay one step ahead of her past but a past that will do anything to end our heroine’s life. Meeting Ryan Willis finds Hannah with thoughts for the future, a future she knows could end very badly. Ryan Willis suspects Hannah isn’t who she claims to be, and therefore calls in a few favors, not realizing the trouble that follows in Hannah’s wake. Having fallen in love with our story line heroine, Ryan finds himself becoming lover and guardian in an effort to protect the woman that calls to his heart.

The relationship between Hannah and Ryan is one of immediate attraction but their accidental meeting places Ryan in a precarious predicament when he discovers his attraction to a woman that is all kinds of wrong. With his precocious daughter in tow, Ryan begins to fall for Hannah Bright, a woman who is hiding much more than Ryan could ever have imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting charavters including Ryan’s ten year old daughter Alexandra, and her mother Darcy, and her husband Casper: Hannah’s friend Molly; numerous townies, as well as the reintroduction of Jake Sharp and Cami Logan, and Jake and Ryan’s ‘boss’ Lucinda.

LEAVE ME BREATHLESS follows several paths including Ryan’s antagonistic relationship with his daughter’s mother. Darcy comes from wealthy breeding stock, and in this their daughter Alexandra is caught between two different worlds, miles apart. Hannah struggles with her past: the violence, the secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she has built but a past that refuses to accept the inevitable.

LEAVE ME BREATHLESS is a story of betrayal and lies; second chances and falling in love. The premise is engaging, impassioned and edgy; the characters are edgy and energetic; the romance is sensual and intense. LEAVE ME BREATHLESS is a spirited and intoxicating that will leave you wanting more.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

His pace doesn’t falter, and he enters the store, leaving the door open behind him. He grabs me with a gentle but possessive force, one hand on my nape, the other on my hip. And he looks me straight in the eye, breathes deeply.
Then he drops his mouth to mine and gives me the tenderest of kisses. No tongue. No moans. No movement anywhere, except for his lips gently traveling across mine. My useless hands remain by my sides. I forget my name, who I am. The world as I know it ceases to exist, and it is so welcomed. So . . . unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s the smallest of gestures, yet it’s also colossal. Does Ryan know that? Does he realize what he’s doing? He’s making no attempt to deepen the kiss; his hands aren’t moving or exploring. He’s just dotting my lips with his, over and over, lazily and softly. It’s dizzying. And despite his apparent lack of desire to push it to the next level, there is passion pouring from him, the air surrounding us electric.
My mind blanks and I remain still in his hold, my eyes closed, my senses hijacked, as I savor the light pressure moving across my mouth. I can only ever remember my heart racing with fear and apprehension, yet since I’ve met Ryan it’s pounded with life and anticipation. Every near kiss we’ve had. Every moment of silence when we’re looking into each other’s eyes and the sexual tension between us ramps up another level.
Every time we’re in physical contact.
Every reason to avoid him is suddenly negated by my hunger for him. And then he breaks our kiss, breathing shallowly, as he keeps me in his hold. I stare at him, lost for words, and he drops one final, lingering peck on the corner of my mouth before he moves back. I quickly feel so very lost. His fingertip draws a delicate line down the bridge of my nose, slowing when he passes over the small bump. Then he turns on an inhale and leaves, pulling the door closed behind him. And I stare forward at nothing for a long time. I’ve been kissed into a trance. I move across my store to sit in the wicker chair in the corner, the pads of my fingers resting on my lips as I stare at the door. I hear his truck start. I hear it pull away. And then . . . silence.
He just kissed me, and then he just left. Seriously, what the fucking hell?
He said nothing.
But everything I needed to hear.
And now I’m left alone with just my screaming thoughts. Stay away from him. Run to him. I know what I want to do, but should I? Can I? I stand up and start to pace my shop, wringing my hands. I stop, feeling my lips, and then my nose. I look at the door. I hear his words.
I don’t ever want to scare you.
I’m not scared of him, not like that. I’m scared because he leaves me completely breathless 


 

About the author

Jodi Ellen MalpasBritish talent Jodi Ellen Malpas sold hundreds of thousands of e-books of her passionately erotic trilogy This Man before landing a major US publishing deal and sailing straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers chart in a few short months. Success quickly followed in the UK, with thousands of readers falling head-over-heels for the devastatingly handsome Lord of the Manor Jesse Ward and his feisty counterpart, Ava O’Shea, as all three books became major Sunday Timesbestsellers. This was followed by further success with her second series One Night, which introduced the irresistibly enigmatic M. 

Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and, mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for Alpha Males. For more information, visit Jodi online at: www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk, or www.facebook.com/JodiEllenMalpas, or www.twitter.com/JodiEllenMalpas.

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Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 5, 2019

Izzy White knows of the darkness in this world. After all, she escaped it long ago. Determined not to let her past beat her, Izzy has a secure, stable life with a job she loves in nursing. But one act of kindness will completely upend everything she’s so carefully built-putting her right back in the crosshairs of danger she’s been so desperate to avoid.

When Theo Kane shows up like a knight in shining armor, Izzy can’t help thinking she’s been saved from one threat and exposed to another. His imposing physique, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane’s notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he’s tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.

As Theo’s demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.

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REVIEW: GENTLEMAN SINNER by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a contemporary adult, stand alone, erotic, dark romance story line focusing on thirty-one year old, businessman Theo Kane, and twenty-seven year old, ER nurse Izzy White.

NOTE: Due to the graphic nature of the story line there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from first person point of view (Izzy) with an epilogue from Theo, GENTLEMAN SINNER follows the building relationship and love between thirty-one yea old, businessman Theo Kane, and twenty-seven year old, ER nurse Izzy White. Izzy White, trying to help an injured woman in a dirty alleyway, finds herself the victim of assault, only to be rescued by a tall, dark and mysterious stranger who isn’t willing to let go of our story line heroine. Imposing and demanding, Theo Kane, a broken and damaged man, constantly rides the edge of darkness, a darkness that is about to pull him under. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Theo and Izzy, and the potential fall-out as Theo spirals out of control forcing Izzy out of his life.

Theo Kane is a fractured anti-hero; a man whose demons control every aspect of his life, a life of secrets hidden behind locked doors and dangerous behaviour. Falling for Izzy pushes Theo to the edge of his control, an edge that is slippery with little chance of recovery. Izzy White knows much about pain and suffering but meeting Theo Kane sparks something deep within our story line heroine, something that calls to, and answers that something deep within Theo Kane.

The relationship between Theo and Izzy is one of immediate attraction but Theo’s need to control sends all kinds of red –flags to our story line heroine, red flags that that continue to accumulate as their relationship deepens. The $ex scenes are passionate, erotic and intense.

We are introduced to Theo’s best friend/body guard/ driver/ partner Callum; his mother Judy; Penny, the butler Jefferson; and Izzy’s best friend Jess. There is definitely something brewing between Jess and Callum-let’s hope the author has plans to continue their story.

The world building focuses on Theo’s obsession with Izzy White, an obsession that crosses the line for a woman whose past is shaped by a world of threats and shadows. We are witness to Theo’s downfall and growth; and Izzy’s strength to save the man with whom she is falling in love.

GENTLEMAN SINNER is a raw, real and gritty romance; a tragic tale of survival and the repercussions of pain and anger. The premise is passionate; the romance is obsessive; the characters are charismatic and captivating.

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Reviewed by Sandy

My love for her holds me prisoner

Her faith leaves me in awe

Her hope encourages mine

And her touch reaches my soul

She is my peace

My cure

My love 

Theo Kane

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Jodi Ellen Malpas wrote her debut series, The This Man Trilogy, in secret, worried about what people might think if they knew what her imagination was capable of. She was shocked herself. But she finally found the courage to unleash her creative streak and self-published THIS MAN – the first book of the This Man Trilogy – in October 2012. She took a chance on the story with a hero who soon became one of modern day fictions most prolific alpha male characters. Jesse Ward – also affectionately known as The Lord of The Manor, sparked incredible reactions from women across the globe and catapulted Jodi into the world of romance.
She was soon signed by Grand Central Publishing, part of the Hachette Book Group, and the third book of the trilogy, This Man Confessed, took Jodi to the top of the bestsellers lists, earning her the proud title of #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. This Man has since been voted one of the top romance novels of all time. With so much love and enthusiasm for her words, Jodi suddenly wasn’t afraid of her imagination anymore and has since let it run riot. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.
Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her real-life man, her boys, and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Her work is now published in more than twenty-five languages across the world.

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NAUGHTY OR NICE Anthology by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Emma Chase, Marie Force, Corinne Michaels and Susan Stoker-a review

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 24, 2018

Six new holiday short stories from seven New York Times Bestselling Authors.

OVERVIEW:  NAUGHTY OR NICE is a collection of six ‘naughty and nice’ short stories perfect for those nights when you want to cuddle with someone close.

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SEXY SCROOGE by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

The last thing I needed was to share an Uber with Scrooge—a cocky lawyer on a snowy Christmas Eve. It was bad enough I was on my way to court for the gift of eviction. Although maybe today wouldn’t turn out so bad after all. The Sexy Scrooge and I started to connect as we trudged our way through a storm. Our ride was about to end. But would I ever see him again?

REVIEW: SEXY SCROOGE follows twenty-eight year old Meredith Eden on Christmas Eve as she embarks on a mission to save herself from potential eviction. For weeks, nothing has gone right for our story line heroine but meeting attorney Adam Bullock sets Meredith towards a path of making all of her wishes come true.

A quick read, SEXY SCROOGE is a realistic, clean, Christmas tale with a down on her luck heroine, and a sexy ‘Clark Kent’ hero. A flirty and fun holiday short with a spirited couple.

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BIG BAUBLES by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Shannon’s last-minute Christmas shopping trip quickly goes from tedious to thrilling when she meets a sexy stranger in Harrods. He’s irresistibly cheeky, hot as sin, and he seems to want to play. So when he sets Shannon the challenge of completing her Christmas shopping before he completes his, she can’t help but accept. And she plans on winning. But the sexy stranger plays dirty on the shop floor. And even dirtier in the women’s changing rooms…

REVIEW: BIG BAUBLES follows executive PA Shannon as she finds herself in a dilemma on Christmas Eve. Forced to babysit her boss’s children, our heroine must make a last minute run in order to fulfill her own Christmas shopping list. Meeting a sexy stranger in a similar situation, Shannon reluctantly finds herself in a competition at Harrods, with said sexy stranger, to see who finishes their shopping first- winner takes all including an almost tryst in the change room!

Another quick read, BIG BAUBLES is a fun, sexy and flirty short story wherein our couple make a date to go shopping every day of the year.

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THE NAUGHTY LIST by Emma Chase

Evie Sanders has a secret. She’s in love with her boss, Jace Winters, the hot as hell, hardworking owner of the best bar in the snowy, ski resort town of Alpine. She thinks Jace barely knows she exists—that to him, she’s just an employee. But at this year’s Christmas party, bells get jingled, stockings get stuffed, snow—and other things—get thoroughly plowed, and Christmas wishes (even the naughty ones) just might come true.

REVIEW: THE NAUGHTY LIST is an erotic short that follows twenty-five year old Alpine Colorado bar waitress Evie Sanders as she struggles with her attraction to, and love for her boss Jace Winters. When given the opportunity to complete a sexual fantasy questionnaire, the answers become a naughty list of things she would like to do with her boss, a man whose own sexual fantasies include our story line heroine.

THE NAUGHTLY LIST is a sexy, spicy and provocative short wherein Christmas wishes, really do come true.

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JOYOUS–A QUANTUM CHRISTMAS by Marie Force

After a remarkable year that included a wedding and a big Oscar win for Quantum Productions, Hollywood superstar Flynn Godfrey wants to give his wife, Natalie, and closest friends a Christmas they will never forget. But when best-laid plans go awry, Flynn will learn that sometimes the season’s greatest gifts are those that can’t be bought or wrapped.

REVIEW: JOYOUS is a sexy, short story in Marie Force’s contemporary, adult QUANTUM series. Focusing on Hollywood superstar Flynn Godfrey and his wife Natalie, JOYOUS follows Flynn as he sets a plan into motion to give his wife the most amazing, special Christmas of her life. Things do not go according to plans when the entire Quantum Productions family is forced by bad weather to spend Christmas at the Castaway Inn in Saint George Utah.

JOYOUS is a heart warming and spicy look at the familiar faces we have grown to love.

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A HOLIDAY LIFT by Corinne Michaels

Holly has had enough pain around the holidays to last her lifetime. All she wants is to focus on her work. All of that becomes impossible when she’s stuck in the elevator with her co-worker Dean. She can’t avoid his intense stares, deep voice, and scent that drives her crazy. Will the holiday season bring them an unexpected lift or will they come crashing down?

REVIEW: Told from dual first person perspectives (Holly and Dean) A HOLIDAY LIFT follows Holly Brickman as her life continues to spiral out of control. With the timeline for a new campaign pitch for a new promotion shortened to within hours instead of days, Holly must face her one-night stand, a co-worker and competitor who all but ignores our story line heroine. Getting stuck in a elevator goes from bad to worse, when her only companion is Dean Pritchard, her one-night stand, and the man who could destroy her heart.

A HOLIDAY LIFT is a sweet, clean short story about two people drawn together by fate and love. A few minutes in the life of Holly and Dean, A HOLIDAY LIFT is a wonderful addition to this multi-authored anthology.

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BEST CHRISTMAS EVER by Susan Stoker

When Chris and Sienna meet during an accident in Texas, the perfect strangers soon discover they’re inexplicably linked…in more ways than one. Coincidence? Perhaps. Or maybe the makings of their very own Christmas miracle.

REVIEW: BEST CHRISTMAS EVER follows fifty-two year old, paramedic Sienna Bernfield in the aftermath of a car accident on Christmas Eve. Having witnessed said accident Sienna will find herself commiserating with accident victim, forty-nine year old prison guard Christopher King, as they wait for an ambulance and the police to arrive. One thing leads to another and our couple discover they have something in common including their children currently on leave from the US Army.

BEST CHRISTMAS EVER is another sweet, clean and encouraging short story. A spirited heroine, and a passionate hero who struggles to move on from the past.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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THE FORBIDDEN
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Release Date: August 8, 2017
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 8, 2017

Annie has never experienced the ‘spark’ with a guy-that instant chemistry that renders you weak in the knees. That is, until a night out brings her face to face with the dangerously sexy and mysterious Jack. It’s not just a spark that ignites between them. It’s an explosion. Jack promises to consume Annie, and he fully delivers on that promise.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of their one night together, Annie slips out of their hotel room. She is certain that a man who’s had such a powerful impact on her must be dangerous. She has no idea that he belongs to another. That he’s forbidden.

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REVIEW: THE FORBIDDEN by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a stand alone, contemporary adult, erotic romance story line focusing on contractor Jack Joseph, and twenty nine year old architect Annie Ryan.

NOTE: The author’s use of British euphemisms and slang may be foreign to North American readers. The subject matter controversial, and may not be suitable for more sensitive readers.

Told from first person point of view (Annie Ryan) THE FORBIDDEN is a story of the taboo; the forbidden romance between Jack Joseph, and the woman with whom he will fall in love, Annie Ryan. A chance meeting with the sexy Jack Joseph, at a local bar finds Annie stepping out of her comfort zone leading to a one-night stand that neither Annie nor Jack will ever forget. What ensues is the forbidden relationship between Annie and Jack, as they struggle to keep secret their growing love from family, friends and the people at work.

THE FORBIDDEN follows the building relationship between two people whose attraction to one another is off the charts; the palpable sexual energy is strong; the passion and fiery entanglements forbidden, buried beneath months of secrets and lies. When discovered, their controversial romance brings tragedy, heartbreak and grief to everyone involved. No one is safe when a woman scorned seeks retribution for sins of betrayal and lies.

THE FORBIDDEN is a roller coaster of emotions. The back and forth, up and down of a relationship that is stalled by fear, promises to another, and commitment to someone else. The angst is tangible; the suspense riveting; the nature of the forbidden controversial and taboo. Jodi Ellen Malpas breaches the line from which there is no return; the prohibited crossing over in the land between black and white where matters of the heart are colorful, complicated and circumstantial. The premise is dramatic and intense; the characters are passionate, vibrant and alive; the romance is powerful, rebellious and strong. Their happily ever after comes at a cost.

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Reviewed by Sandy

excerpt

“Thank you for your help,” I say quietly, studying him, definitely detecting that he’s deep in thought. Don’t ask, don’t ask, don’t ask. I need to get back into my apartment without engaging with him, which could prove tricky when he’s blocking the doorway and looking like he has no intention of shifting to let me in.
“Annie,” he breathes. “I’m struggling so badly.”
“I’m not doing this.” I swallow, pushing my way past him. He grabs me by the top of my arm and holds me in place. “Let me go, Jack.”
“I’ve already told you I can’t do that. Annie, I’m drowning here. I’m going out of my mind, and the more time I spend with you the fucking worse it’s getting. Listening to you, talking to you, sharing a passion with you that goes way beyond the amazing time we had in bed together.”
“You have to forget!” I yell, knowing anger is the only way forward. Be angry with him. Let it dominate me and rule me, because the alternative scares me to fucking death.
He pushes me into the hall and slams the door behind us, forcing me to back up. “No,” he says, straight and even. “No,” he repeats, moving one more step forward, except this time I don’t retreat. Because I can’t. Because he has me locked in place with those grey eyes, and now they’re back to their full glory. Sparkling, even if it’s with anger. He reaches for his shirt and starts unbuttoning it before shrugging it off and throwing it to the floor, revealing the chest that’s haunting me.
I quickly look down at the pile of material, my mind reeling. His chest. His perfect damn chest. “What are you doing?”
“I have no fucking idea.” He reaches for me and slides a hand around my neck, pulling me to him. Our chests meet, and my determination to repel him vanishes under our connection. Wrongs turn into rights. Conflict turns into craving.
“I can’t get you out of my head, Annie.” His forehead meets mine, his palm massaging away the tightness in my neck muscles, softening me up until I relax in his hold. “I want you all over again, and I can’t even find the will to worry about how much more that’ll make me want you.” He breathes down on me. “I’ve played that night on repeat. I’ve dreamed of holding you in my arms again. I’ve craved the sound of your voice, the feel of your touch, the softness of your lips on mine. I know I shouldn’t want you. But I do. Nothing has ever made me feel this insane with need. Nothing has taken up so much space in my head. I can’t fucking help it, Annie.” His grey gaze sinks into me, my heart steadying to an even thrum. His head starts to shake mildly, his splayed hand moving up to the back of my head and fisting my hair. “I don’t want to help it,” he growls. “I want you. I don’t care how wrong it is.” His clenched fist tightens, gripping my hair harshly. “I know I’ve been on your mind since I fucked you every which way in that hotel room. Stop denying it. Don’t insult me and tell me you don’t crave that amazing feeling all over again. I can see it in your eyes every damn time I look into them. You. Want. Me.”
It’s me who moves in first. All me. I lunge forward and smash my lips to his, the magnetic force winning. His words winning. Jack winning. My heart winning. I coax his mouth open with hard, hungry kisses. I’ve lost my mind to a craving too powerful to fight off. And, like Jack, I don’t care how wrong it is.
Lost.
Yet as he walks me backward until my back slams into the wall, I feel found again.
I cry out, and Jack moans. We’re clumsy and desperate. He’s pushing me up the wall with the force of his kiss, then he’s rolling away, taking me with him until it’s his back slamming into the wall. It’s the elevator all over again. The atmosphere is sizzling. I’m on fire. He scoops me up, pinning me to him, and carries me into my bedroom. I focus on him. Only him and the return of feelings that I’ve fantasized about since that unforgettable night. All the guilt is abandoning me, and I let it, unprepared to let anything stop me from taking the forbidden.

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Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands’ town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys. Working for her father’s construction business full-time, she tried to ignore the lingering idea of writing until it became impossible. She wrote in secret for a long time before finally finding the courage to unleash her creative streak, and in October 2012 she released This Man. She took a chance on a story with some intense characters and sparked incredible reactions from women all over the world. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters have become her passion, a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.

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THE PROTECTOR
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Genre: stand alone, adult, contemporary, romantic, suspense

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 6, 2016

People think they have Camille Logan nailed: daddy’s girl; beautiful, spoiled young woman with her father’s bank balance to fund her lifestyle. But Camille is determined to have a life free from his strings. Out on her own, she’s made mistakes, including one that found her clawing her way back after a stint in rehab and plenty of bad press. Now, after fighting so hard to be independent and happy, she finds her life threatened as a result of her father’s ruthless business dealings. Caught between resentment and fear, Camille prepares herself for the measures her father will take to protect her. But nothing could prepare her for the ex-SAS sniper who crashes into her life.

Jake Sharp resides in his own personal hell. He was distracted from duty once before, and the consequences were devastating–both personally and professionally. He vowed never to let that happen again. Accepting the job of bodyguard to Camille Logan isn’t the kind of distraction from his demons he should take. Women and Jake don’t mix well, yet protecting the heiress seems the lesser of two evils. But Jake soon discovers that she isn’t the woman she’s perceived to be. She’s warm, compassionate, her presence settling, and his duty to protect her soon goes deeper than a well-paid job, no matter how hard he fights it. He needs absolution. He comes to need Camille. But he knows he can’t have both.

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REVIEW: THE PROTECTOR by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a stand alone, contemporary adult romantic, suspense story line focusing on former SAS (Special Forces) sniper Jake Sharp, and model/fashion designer Camille (Cami) Logan.

Told from dual first person points of view (Cami and Jake) THE PROTECTOR focuses on Jake’s latest assignment-to ‘babysit’ a twenty five year old heiress. When new threats from an unknown source are directed at his only daughter Camille, billionaire British businessman Trevor Logan hires former SAS sniper and bodyguard Jake Sharp to protect his daughter from potential harm. What ensues is the building forbidden relationship between Cami and Jake, and the investigation into the threats against Cami who may have become collateral damage in her father’s personal and private war.

Jake Sharp is a damaged soldier both physically and emotionally following a devastating loss of men in the Afghanistan war, and civilian life finds our hero a reluctant bodyguard for a woman he believes to be a spoiled, rich and narcissistic princess. His fears are not far from reality as our heroine is continuously on the run and pushing all of Jake’s over-protective, alpha male buttons. But Jake hides a secret that is destroying his life-PTSD and a past he refuses to acknowledge. Cami is a cover model and aspiring fashion designer; a woman who fell for the wrong man and paid the price in more ways than one. Cami believes her father has crossed a line with his need to protect his youngest child but our heroine is completely unaware of the threats against her life, and the fall –out of her father’s affairs.

The relationship between Camille and Jake begins acrimoniously-Cami wants nothing to do with a live in bodyguard, and Jake has to fight his need for control as Cami is committed to continue her life as though nothing else mattered. As Jake, and his ‘keeper’ Lucinda begin to do a little investigation of their own, Jake knows that Trevor Logan is hiding the truth behind the threats against his daughter’s life, and Jake will be targeted when his relationship with Camille becomes personal. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense.

THE PROTECTOR is a fated story line that follows many diverging paths with plenty of back story, and an ex-boyfriend who may or may not have some help with his need for revenge and desire to get what he wants. Jake is a man haunted by his past-a past that he knows must be faced before he can move on with his life. His secret, once revealed, will change our hardened bodyguard into a different man.

Jodi Ellen Malpas’s THE PROTECTOR has moments of action, suspense, mystery and drama. The premise is intriguing; there is plenty of sexual tension between our leading couple; the characters are numerous, colorful and animated but many seem to be out of place within the story line context. The conflict resolution was a little rushed-solved too easily and rather quickly; Jake’s past comes full circle as he must face who and what he left behind.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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About the author

Jodi Ellen MalpasBritish talent Jodi Ellen Malpas sold hundreds of thousands of e-books of her passionately erotic trilogy This Man before landing a major US publishing deal and sailing straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers chart in a few short months. Success quickly followed in the UK, with thousands of readers falling head-over-heels for the devastatingly handsome Lord of the Manor Jesse Ward and his feisty counterpart, Ava O’Shea, as all three books became major Sunday Times bestsellers. This was followed by further success with her second series One Night, which introduced the irresistibly enigmatic M.

 

Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and, mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for Alpha Males. For more information, visit Jodi online at: www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk, or www.facebook.com/JodiEllenMalpas, or www.twitter.com/JodiEllenMalpas.

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One Night: UNVEILED (One Night Trilogy 3) by Jodi Ellen Malpas-a review

Unveiled One Night
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 29, 2015

Livy has never known pure desire like this. The gorgeous Miller Hart captivates her, seduces her, and worships her in deliciously sinful ways. He knows her innermost thoughts, drawing her ever deeper into his dangerous world.

Miller will do anything to keep Livy safe, even if it means risking his own life. But his dark history isn’t the only thing that threatens their future together. As the truth of Livy’s family legacy unravels, an unsettling parallel between past and present comes to light. Her world spinning out of control, Livy finds herself caught between the rapture of an all-consuming love-and a deadly obsession that could destroy them both.

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REVIEW: UNVEILED is the third and final installment in Jodi Ellen Malpas’s adult, contemporary One Night erotic, romance trilogy focusing on billionaire businessman Miller Hart and the love of his life coffee barista Olivia Taylor. Their continuing story finds Miller and Olivia on the run -only to be called back for a family emergency that will find our couple in another struggle with Miller’s past.

Told from first person point of view (Olivia) the storyline follows Miller and Olivia’s battle to extricate our hero from his current life. Miller is chained to his past; a dark and tormented history that refuses to let go and demands more than Miller is willing to give. With the assistance of someone closely connected to our couple, Miller and Olivia are torn between doing what they can and what has to be done. The only way Miller is able to free himself is by taking out the people who threaten their lives.

The relationship between Olivia and Miller is highly sexualized, co-dependent, and erotic. The $ex scenes are emotional, intimate, intense and at times, heartbreaking. Miller’s need for Olivia is obsessive and controlling; his emotional frailty is dependent upon Olivia’s safety and happiness. He is a man who does not do relationships; does not do love; but finds himself falling desperately for a woman with close connections to his own past.

The secondary and supporting characters are colorful, dramatic and control a good portion of the storyline. Olivia’s grandmother Nan is a spunky and all knowing woman who sees and understands more than anyone knew; we are also introduced to Charlie-a vile man whose psychotic need for control pits Miller and Olivia against the past. William returns as Olivia’s self-appointed guardian and a man who is willing to help Miller get what he wants but for a price. Olivia’s mother Gracie enters the storyline carrying a secret that will set into motion a series of events leading to Miller’s ultimate freedom.

UNVEILED answers all of our lingering questions and concerns. The suspense and mystery surrounding Miller’s past will come full circle. Our tormented hero will finally see a future, free of the chains that have bound him for so long, and in that eventuality, there is the possibility of hope and love.We are taken into the backrooms, the secret rooms and the bedrooms where our couple will face the truth and their fears. Jodi Ellen fast forwards the epilogue six years where we get a glimpse into the future for two people who have suffered for most of their lives. There are moments of wonder, anguish, romance and love, and in the end we get our happily ever after along with Olivia and Miller.

There are some issues of redundancy. Specific words and phrases were repeated on numerous occasions. I’d like to think that something else could have been used in its’ place as the repetition was glaringly obvious.

Jodi Ellen Malpas is an amazing story teller; a writer who has the ability to seduce the reader into a believing her stories are real; we are kept in suspense; feel the heartbreak and pain; and welcome the emotional release when secrets are revealed.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Series Spotlight

Promised
One Night #1
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance
Release Date: August 5, 2014

One Night PromisedClick HERE for Sandy’s review of PROMISED: One Night #1

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 5,2014

Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He’s heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she’s almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, she thinks she’ll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin . . . signed M.

All he wants is one night to worship her. No feelings, no commitment, nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated by this confounding man. He’s obnoxious but well-mannered. He’s a gentleman but aloof. He’s passionate but emotionless. Yet the fascination is so powerful, Livy can’t deny him… or herself.

M awakens something in Livy, something deep and addictive that she never knew existed — and that she fears only he can satisfy. But she senses that behind the fast cars, fancy suits, and posh apartment, he’s aching inside. To have him, body and soul, she’ll have to brave his dark secrets. Delving into his world and breaking down his defenses become her obsession – an obsession that could shatter her heart beyond repair..

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Denied
One Night #s
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance
Release Date: November 11, 2014

One Night DeniedClick HERE for Sandy’s review of DENIED: One Night #2

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 11, 2014

The passion that burned between Livy and Miller in One Night: Promised may end up destroying them both in this new novel of overwhelming desire and shocking discoveries…

He’s amazingly wealthy, sinfully gorgeous, and can bring her to heights of pleasure she’s never before known. For Livy, there’s no turning back. She’s determined to be the light in Miller Hart’s dark world. Yet this new life comes with a steep price…

Miller knows that the power he possesses hasn’t come without sacrifices-but he won’t let Livy be one of them. Though he wants nothing more than to have her in every way, his first duty is to protect her at all costs…from his sins, his enemies, and especially himself.

But as their insatiable affair intensifies, the two attract the attention of an obsessive-and dangerous-third party. Discovering new revelations about Miller that rock her to the core, Livy will have to decide whether he’s ruined beyond repair. And he must face his fear that in order to save her, he may have to lose her after all…

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Jodi Ellen MalpasIn October 2012, Jodi Ellen Malpas burst onto the e-publishing scene with her first novel, This Man. The erotic story of Ava O’Shea, a young interior designer, and Jesse Ward, the handsome playboy who knows no boundaries was a hit with readers and industry tastemakers alike. It quickly began its climb up the bestseller lists as fans urged their friends to read it. Malpas continued Ava and Jesse’s bestselling story with Beneath This Man and signed on with Forever/Grand Central Publishing to publish the third installment, This Man Confessed. In July 2013, This Man Confessed debuted solidly in the #1 spot on The New York Times E-Book Bestsellers List.

Now, with ONE NIGHT: PROMISED (Forever; August 5, 2014; $7.99/$15) Malpas is set to launch her second erotic romance trilogy—available in both e-book and trade paperback formats—that is sure to leave readers breathless for book two.

ONE NIGHT: PROMISED centers on Livy, a waitress who lives a rather quiet and solitary life. But all that is about to change. Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop where she works. He’s heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she’s almost too distracted to take his order. When he leaves, she thinks she’ll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin . . . signed M. All he wants is one night to worship her. No commitment, no strings, nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated. The fascination is so powerful; Livy can’t deny him . . . or herself. Delving into his world becomes her obsession—one that could shatter her heart beyond repair.

Set in London, ONE NIGHT: PROMISED has all the elements that Malpas’s fans love about her novels: a relatable heroine, a mysterious and complicated hero, and of course steamy passion. Readers won’t have long to wait for the rest of Livy and M’s store either. The second book, One Night: Denied is scheduled for November 2014 and the final installment will out in early 2015.

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