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Fighting The Fire (Warrior Fight Club) by Laura Kaye-Review & Giveaway tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 30, 2021

One night is never enough…

For firefighter Sean Riddick, Warrior Fight Club keeps the demons of his past at bay, even though it means seeing Daniela England. Her ball-busting sarcasm drives him nuts, and he knows he’s damaged goods anyway, but he can’t help but remember how good they were together that one time. Now he wants to take her to the mats no matter how much they go toe to toe.

ER nurse Daniela England has lost so much that she’s vowed never to need anyone again. Fight club helps her beat back her survivor’s guilt, but it means dealing with Riddick. The hot-but-infuriating firefighter is everything she wants to avoid, which is why their one-night stand was a mistake. Now she needs to keep her distance so it doesn’t happen again.

But when Dani witnesses Sean’s motorcycle accident, she steps up to help him recover. One on one, they get beneath all the snark and find a connection neither expected. As Sean heals, the sparks between them burst into red-hot passion—and ignite old wounds. Now there are fires all around—and they have to decide which they’ll fight and which they’ll let consume them.

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REVIEW:FIGHTING THE FIRE is the third full-length instalment in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult WARRIOR FIGHT CLUB erotic, military, romance series focusing on a number of retired military personnel who meet at the local WFC headed by Army Ranger Moses Griffin. This is former US Navy and current firefighter Sean Riddick, and former US Black Hawk and current nurse Daniela England’s story line. FIGHTING THE FIRE 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 third person perspectives (Sean and Dani) FIGHTING THE FIRE follows the frenemies to lovers relationship between former US Navy and current firefighter Sean Riddick, and former US Black Hawk and current nurse Daniela England. Months earlier Dani and Sean had a one -night stand but in the ensuing months Dani struggled with regret in the face of the upcoming anniversary of her husband’s death. An accident outside of the Warrior Fight Club involving Sean pushed Dani to take care of our story line hero, a push that would place our couple together for the foreseeable future but as their relationship turns into something more, Dani begins to pull away, leaving Sean wondering where it all went wrong. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Dani and Sean, and the potential fall-out as Dani continues to struggle with the death of her husband, as Sean battles the demons from the past.

Dani England knows loss but the loss of her husband was the final straw. Struggling to move on, Dani would join the WFC gym, where she would meet firefighter Sean Riddick, the man whose penchant for super heroes would find Dani wishing for a super hero of her own. Sean Riddick’s family life had been a living h*ll but now he considers his fellow first responders as his family and friends but Dani England was a someone he wanted in his life, if only he were able to get past the barriers she erected around her heart.

The relationship between Dani and Sean is one of second chances, of a sorts, following a one-night stand months before. Dani continued to push away our hero at every opportunity but Sean wasn’t willing to back down with a try. An accident would pull our couple together, an accident that could have very well ended our hero’s career. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including the members of the WFC: Marine Noah Cortez, Ranger Moses Griffin, diving instructor Tara Hunter, MMA coaches John ‘Mack’ McPherson, Billy Parrish and Shayna, Leo ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Jesse, Jud, Jayne, and Colby Richmond. The camaraderie is friendly and fun.

FIGHTING THE FIRE is a story of family, friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating and emotional; the romance is passionate; the characters are dynamic and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Fighting For Everything
Fighting For What’s His
Worth Fighting For

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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WORTH FIGHTING FOR (Warrior Fight Club 2.5 / Big Sky Crossover) by Laura Kaye-a review

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WORTH FIGHTING FOR (Warrior Fight Club 2.5 / Big Sky Crossover) by Laura Kaye-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 12, 2019

Getting in deep has never felt this good…

Commercial diving instructor Tara Hunter nearly lost everything in an accident that saw her medically discharged from the navy. With the help of the Warrior Fight Club, she’s fought hard to overcome her fears and get back in the water where she’s always felt most at home. At work, she’s tough, serious, and doesn’t tolerate distractions. Which is why finding her gorgeous one-night stand on her new dive team is such a problem.

Former navy deep-sea diver Jesse Anderson just can’t seem to stop making mistakes—the latest being the hot-as-hell night he’d spent with his new partner. This job is his second chance, and Jesse knows he shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. But spending every day with Tara’s smart mouth and sexy curves makes her so damn hard to resist.

Joining a wounded warrior MMA training program seems like the perfect way to blow off steam—until Jesse finds that Tara belongs too. Now they’re getting in deep and taking each other down day and night, and even though it breaks all the rules, their inescapable attraction might just be the only thing truly worth fighting for.

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REVIEW: WORTH FIGHTING FOR is instalment 2.5 and novella in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult WARRIOR FIGHT CLUB erotic, military romance series focusing on a number of retired military personnel who meet at the local WFC headed by Army Ranger Moses Griffin and Coach John ‘Mack’ McPherson. This is thirty-seven year old, former US Navy deep-sea diver and EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) specialist Jesse Anderson, and thirty-two year old, commercial diving instructor and former Navy diver Tara Hunter’s story line. WORHT FIGHTIN FOR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: WORTH FIGHTING FOR is part of Kristen Proby’s BIG SKY crossover collection with interconnected story lines and characters.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jesse and Tara) WORTH FIGHTING FOR follows the forbidden relationship between thirty-seven year old, former US Navy deep-sea diver Jesse Anderson, and thirty-two year old, commercial diving instructor Tara Hunter. New in town, Jesse Anderson spent the night with a beautiful woman only to wake to an empty bed. A few hours later, our hero would discover his one-night stand is his new commercial diving instructor, the woman who stirs something deep within Jesse Anderson. But a dangerous situation brings with it too many memories of the past forcing Jesse to walk away from the woman with whom he is falling in love. What ensues is the slow building romance between Jesse and Tara, and the fall-out as Jesse is determined to keep his distance from the woman that calls to his heart, a complication of which he believes he is not worthy.

The relationship between Jesse and Tara begins as a one-night stand that quickly turns into something more but our leading couple struggle not to cross the line between their personal and professional lives, a line that is quickly blurred when the heart is involved. The $ex scene are erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic, language and text.

We are introduced to Tara’s team of commercial divers including logistics specialist Miss Delores and her husband, Team supervisor Boone Macon; Navy man Jud Taylor, medical tech George Jefferson, underwater bell platform operator Bobby Flannery, and former coast guard operator Mike Henson as well as WFC members Navy Sean Riddick, Marine Noah Cortez, nurse Daniela England, and Coach John McPherson. The camaraderie between characters is sassy, fun and real. Jesse’s sister Willa’s story can be found in Waiting For Willa by Kristen Proby.

The world building looks at the personal and private recovery of those who suffer PTSD as a result of war or catastrophic injury. The Warrior Fight Club is a venue where former soldiers are able to work out their aggression and fears in a controlled environment with people who understand the who, how, what and why.

WORTH FIGHTING FOR is a story of hope and recovery; loss and grief; second chances and falling in love. The premise is realistic and inviting; the romance is passionate; the characters are broken but resilient and strong.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Fighting For Everything
Fighting For What’s His

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Reviewed by Sandy

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Fighting For What’s His (Warrior Fight Club #2) by Laura Kaye-Review, Excerpt & Giveaway Tour

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FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS
Warrior Fight Club #2
by Laura Kaye
Release Date: September 7, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 7, 2018.

Resisting her only makes him want her more…

Private investigator Billy Parrish is good at three things—fighting, investigating, and sex. MMA training with the other vets in the Warrior Fight Club keeps his war-borne demons at bay—mostly, and one night stands ensure no one gets too close. But then his best friend from the Army Rangers calls in a favor.

Shayna Curtis is new to town, fresh out of grad school, and full of hope for the future. With a new job starting in a month, she’s grateful when her brother arranges a place for her to stay while she apartment hunts. But she never expected her roommate to be so brooding. Or so sexy.

Billy can’t wait for Shay to leave—because the longer she’s there, the more he wants her in his bed. To stay. He can’t have her—that much he knows. But when fight club stops taking off the edge, Billy lets down his guard…and starts fighting for what’s his.

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REVIEW: FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS is the second instalment in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult WARRIOR FIGHT CLUB erotic, military, romance series focusing on a number of retired military personnel who meet at the local WFC headed by Army Ranger Moses Griffin. This is twenty-six year old, professional photographer Shayna Curtis, and thirty-three year old private investigator and retired Army Ranger Billy Parrish’s story line. FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS 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 third person perspectives (Shayna and Billy) FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS follows the forbidden romance between twenty-six year old, professional photographer Shayna Curtis, and thirty-three year old private investigator and retired Army Ranger Billy Parrish. Billy Parrish is a broken man; a physically and emotionally scarred Army veteran who has agreed to do a favor for his best friend Ryan Curtis, still on assignment in the Middle East. Enter Shayna Curtis, Ryan’s younger sister, and the woman with whom Billy will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Billy and Shayna, and the potential fall-out as Billy is unable to come to terms with the demons that continue to ‘poke the bear’ as Shayna keeps secrets some demons of her.

Shayna Curtis is a strong-willed and independant professional photographer assigned to DC’s Washington Gazette. Needing a place to stay, Shayna’s brother Ryan calls in a favor for his sister, a favor that places temptation at arm’s reach for out story line couple. Shayna has lusted after Billy since the first time they met but as Ryan’s younger sister, Shayna was off-limits to the man with whom she would fall in love. Billy Parrish struggles with PTSD and the physical affects of the injuries received in an explosion, and needing an outlet to vent his frustrations Billy joined the WFC in order to work out his anger and aggression. Hoping to keep temptation at bay, Billy throws himself into the ring, not always considering the who, where or why.

The relationship between Billy and Shayna is one of immediate attraction; a forbidden romance between ‘best friend’s younger sister’ but an attraction that has been building for several years. The $ex scenes are erotic, passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There are a large number of colorful and charismatic secondary and supporting characters including the members of the WFC: Marine Noah Cortez, Ranger Moses Griffin, Navy man Sean Riddick, Army nurse Daniela ‘Dani’ England, diving instructor Tara Hunter, MMA coaches John ‘Mack’ McPherson, Leo ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, and Colby Richmond. WE are introduced via Skype to Shayna’s brother Ryan Curtis, neighbor Reuben and his dog Ziggy, as well as several of Shayna’s co-workers at The Gazette.

FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS is an emotional story of family, friendship, determination and strength. The premise is engaging, intelligent and edgy; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are wounded, troubled, sassy and real. FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS is an  energetic and inspiring addition to Laura Kaye’s WARRIOR FIGHT CLUB that will captivate your attention from the start.

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After she made Billy his sandwich, Shayna noticed that her brother had finally returned her email. She nearly gasped as she rushed to open it.

“Everything okay?” Billy asked.

Grinning, she nodded. “Yeah. Ryan wrote me.” She had to force her eyes not to hurry over the words.

Hey Shay. Shitnubbin is solid B- insult material. You can do better, squirt.

She grinned at his use of the million-year-old nickname. As a kid she’d hated it, but it didn’t bother her so much anymore. Shayna would gladly take any and all teasing her brothers had ever done if it would bring her other brother back again…

Focus. Right. She mentally shoved the thoughts back into the corner where they lived, always looming just on the edge of consciousness.

I’m glad you’re liking the job, but you don’t owe me a thing. You did this all on your own. All I did was tell you what you already knew. And Billy’s arm didn’t take any twisting. Though if he gives you any trouble, tell him I’ll kill him in his sleep.

She sniggered and grinned at Billy. “He says if you give me any trouble, he’ll kill you in your sleep. So, that’s a hello, I guess?”

He smirked around a bite. “Pretty much.”

Seriously though, take your time finding a place. You have a home there as long as you need it, trust me. I’d rather you find the right situation then rush into something with a roommate that doesn’t work out or a place that isn’t safe. You don’t need that kind of headache. And get Ryan to run a background check on any potential roommates, will ya?

She rolled her eyes as she talked to herself. “I don’t think so.”

“What?” Billy asked.

“Nothing. He’s being stupid.”

“Highly doubt that.”

Now she was the one smirking. “Ryan is capable of massive amounts of stupid. Trust me. He wants me to have background checks done on potential roommates.”

Billy’s expression grew thoughtful. “I can do that.”

She rolled her eyes again. “Omigod stahhhp.”

He chuckled and shrugged. “Makes sense to me.”

“Well there’s a big surprise, Ranger Parrish.” She continued on:

It’s hot as balls here and I’ve got sand in places no one fucking wants sand. Otherwise, everything’s good. Keeping busy and doing the job. Looks like we’re still on track for getting home before Thanksgiving. Fingers crossed. I’m glad you’re excited about your new job, Shayna. You deserve it. After everything.

A stinging sensation unexpectedly burned against the backs of Shay’s eyes. With those two words, Ryan had said so freaking much. More than they hardly ever even broached, as if talking about Dylan—and her role in his death—was a poison that neither of them wanted to drink. She blinked fast to force the threatening tears away as she read the rest.

Kick ass. Take names. And get up the next day and do it all again. Just, next time, don’t make me think of real burgers and fries, crotchfruit. All we have is mystery meat you know.

Take care, Shay. More soon. It’s good to hear from you when I’m over here so stay in touch. Ry

Not even the awesomeness of crotchfruit could fully chase away the impact of After everything. Shayna filled her water glass again and took a big drink just to have something else to focus on.

Finished with his dinner, Billy came around to the sink to rinse his plate and the knife she’d used to cut his sandwich.

Then they stood there. Facing each other. An arm’s reach apart. Just looking.

And, for her, once again wanting…

Obviously, the desire was all on her side. But she’d been there, done that, and had the sexual frustration to prove it.

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Fighting For Everything (Warrior Fight Club #1) by Laura Kaye-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 22, 2018

Loving her is the biggest fight of his life…

Home from the Marines, Noah Cortez has a secret he doesn’t want his oldest friend, Kristina Moore, to know. It kills him to push her away, especially when he’s noticing just how sexy and confident she’s become in his absence. But, angry and full of fight, he’s not the same man anymore either. Which is why Warrior Fight Club sounds so good.

Kristina loves teaching, but she wants more out of life. She wants Noah—the boy she’s crushed on and waited for. Except Noah is all man now—in ways both oh so good and troubling, too. Still, she wants who he’s become—every war-hardened inch. And when they finally stop fighting their attraction, it’s everything Kristina never dared hope for.

But Noah is secretly spiraling, and when he lashes out, it threatens what he and Kristina have found. The brotherhood of the fight club helps him confront his demons, but only Noah can convince the woman he loves that he’s finally ready to fight for everything.

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REVIEW:  FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING is the first instalment in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult WARRIOR FIGHT CLUB military hero, MMA, erotic romance series. This is twenty-seven year old wounded Marine Noah Cortez, and twenty-five year old primary school teacher Kristina Moore’s story line

Told from dual third person perspectives (Kristina and Noah) FIGHTING FOR EVERTHING follows the friends to lovers romance between wounded Marine Noah Cortez, and primary school teacher Kristina Moore. Noah’s return from active duty came with too many scars both physical and emotional: from PTSD, TBI, and the added benefits of damage to his hearing and his sight, seven months home and Noah continues to struggle with every day life. Keeping his best friend Kristina Moore at a distance, Noah battles between his head and his heart as his attraction to Kristina is hampered by the negative thoughts and inner turmoil of the man he is no longer. What ensues is the building relationship between Noah and Kristina, and the fall-out as Noah continues to push away the woman that he loves.

Noah Cortez fights an ongoing battle with PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Needing an outlet, Noah will be invited to the local Warrior Fight Club (WFC) where he will learn to channel his aggression and need to destroy. Kristina Moore has loved Noah Cortez for most of her life but Noah has changed and Kristina is often the target of both his desires and his pain.

The relationship between Kristina and Noah is a friends to lovers romance that is quick to build once they rekindle their friendship following Noah’s return home. Noah believes he is no good for the woman he loves and Kristina knows that the man that she loves is fighting a battle within. The sex scenes are intimate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Noah’s fellow Warrior Flight Club members: PI Billy Parrish, Ranger Moses Griffin, MMA coach John ‘Mack’ McPherson, Leo ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Tara Hunter, Navy man Sean Riddick, Army nurse Daniela ‘Dani’ England and Colby Richmond; Kristina’s best friend Kate Arnold, Noah’s father Elias Cortez and Noah’s brother Josh.

The world building focuses on the struggles of returning veterans; the need for organized involvement, and the support of family, friends and the people they love.

FIGHTING FOR EVERYTHING is a realistic look at one man’s battle with PTSD and the paralyzing effects of traumatic brain injury. Not only does our hero struggle with the mind numbing pain and emotional fall-out but the physical scars and permanent injuries add another dimension to an already fragile return home. The premise is heartbreaking, sensitive and profound; the characters are energetic, flawed and inspiring; the romance is dramatic and intense. Laura Kaye’s impassioned heroes are edgy, strong and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

NOTE: The excerpt is intended for mature readers 18+ due to strong language and sexual contact.

 

“All done,” Noah said. He gently applied tape to hold the bandage in place, but with the way the back of her hand was swelling, there wasn’t any safe place to press. Sonofabitch. He couldn’t believe this had happened to her. And on his watch.

“You’re taking really good care of me, Noah. Thank you,” Kristina said with a small smile.

“I will always take care of you,” he bit out. And then he realized what he said, and just how vehemently he’d said it. And damn if it hadn’t sounded a whole lot more than friendly. He chanced a glance at Kristina, and it was clear that she’d registered something in his tone, too. He threw away the trash and sat against the edge of the desk. “Why don’t you sit with the ice for a few minutes?”

She rose and stood right in front of him, her pretty eyes even with his given how he was leaning. “I don’t need to sit,” she said in a low voice, her gaze boring into his.

“Well, I need you to sit. So sit.”

Her eyebrow went up. Just the one.

Under other circumstances it might’ve made him laugh. Could she ever just fucking listen to him? But he was wound so tight over witnessing her getting hurt, over the idea that it could’ve been so much worse, over seeing her spilled blood, that it was all he could do not to redecorate Mr. Johnson’s office along the lines of his shower wall. He was nearly vibrating with pent-up frustration.

And now Kristina was boxing him in, observing him too closely, not giving him an out.

“Here’s the part where I’m gonna say ‘thank you,’ and you’re going to say ‘you’re welcome.’ Ready? Thank you for protecting me and taking care of me, Noah.” Her expression was expectant, and not a little amused.

Something about her playfulness wound him a notch tighter. Because he wasn’t playing. His gaze dropped from her eyes to her full pink lips, and desire sucker-punched him so hard he nearly gasped. “Does your mouth hurt?” he rasped.

“Why would my—”

Noah was on her in a flash. Hand cupping the side of her face, arm hauling her tight up against him, mouth claiming hers on a deep, needful, soul-healing kiss. Kristina’s muscles braced in surprise, but then she melted against him, going soft and pliant against all his hardness. And he was hard. So hard, so on edge, so in need of release, that he could’ve spun her around, lifted her onto the desk, and buried himself deep right here and right now.

He needed to be more gentle with her, but the need roaring through him wouldn’t allow him to slow down or back off. And her eager responsiveness didn’t help, either.

Her good hand fisted in his hair, her mouth sucked maddeningly at his tongue, and her body writhed against his erection. And goddamn the noises she was making, because the desperate moans and little mewls of need were hot as fuck, every one stroking his cock and making him harder.

Instinct told Noah that Kristina wouldn’t hinder him playing out his little fantasy on the desk.

Except she was hurt. And they were in a fucking sub shop. Annnd, he couldn’t forget about what was behind door number three—they were supposed to be Just. Friends.

“Shit,” he rasped. “I did it again.”

She grasped at his face. “Yes, thank you for that, too. Keep doing it.” Kristina went in for another kiss. This time, her tongue penetrated him, like she wanted to fight him for control. And hell if that didn’t set off all kinds of heat inside him.

He flipped them around and pinned her to the desk, nearly leaning her backwards over it. The position brought his hard-on flush with that sweet, hot spot between her legs. She cried out and tried to grind against him, but his weight and her skirt kept her pinned tight.

Hurt. Sub shop. Friends.

“Shit, wait.” He stepped back, putting space between them. Because he didn’t think he’d have the strength to resist a third time. Especially when she stared at him with such abject fucking need, her cheeks flush with desire, her hair mussed from his hands, her luscious breasts heaving under that clingy V-neck top. “You’re hurt.”

“And?” Kristina asked.

Noah glared. “Kristina, I’m kinda on the edge here, if you can’t tell.”

She slipped up onto the desk and spread her legs, just the little bit the skirt allowed.


 

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Ride Dirty (Raven Riders 3.5 / 1001 Dark Nights) by Laura Kaye-Review & Excerpt Tour

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RIDE DIRTY
Raven Riders 3.5 / 1001 Dark Nights
by Laura Kaye
Release Date : March 13, 2018
Genre: adult ,contemporary, erotic, MC, romance

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Caine McKannon is all about rules. As the Raven Riders Sergeant-at-Arms, he prizes loyalty to his brothers and protection of his club. As a man, he takes pleasure wherever he can get it but allows no one close—because distance is the only way to ensure people can’t hurt you. And he’s had enough pain for a lifetime.

And then he rescues a beautiful woman from an attack.

Kids and school are kindergarten teacher Emma Kerry’s whole life, so she’s stunned to realize she has an enemy—and even more surprised to find a protector in the intimidating man who saved her. Tall, dark, and tattooed, Caine is unlike any man Emma’s ever known, and she’s as uncertain of him as she is attracted. As the danger escalates, Caine is in her house more and more – until one night of passion lands him in her bed.

But breaking the rules comes at a price, forcing Caine to fight dirty to earn a chance at love.

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REVIEW: RIDE DIRTY by Laura Kaye is instalment 3.5 in the author’s contemporary adult RAVEN RIDERS erotic, MC, romance series, and the latest entry in the multi-authored 1001 Dark Nights. This is Raven Riders’ Sergeant-At-Arms Caine McKannon, and kindergarten teacher Emma Kerry’s story line. RIDE DIRTY 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 third person perspectives (Caine and Emma) RIDE DIRTY follows the building relationship between kindergarten teacher Emma Kerry, and Raven Riders MC Sergeant-At-Arms Caine McKannon. While out on patrol for the Raven Riders MC Caine McKannon came face to face with his future when the woman with whom he would fall in love fell victim to a mugging. Unable to take down the thief Caine’s guilt found our hero settling into protector mode each evening in the hopes of catching the person responsible. A break in at the school, and a series of threatening cards finds our heroine accepting all that Caine has to offer including the man himself. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Caine and Emma, and the potential fall-out when Emma is targeted by a sick and twisted mind.

The relationship between Emma and Caine is one of immediate attraction. Caine believes he is not good enough for a woman like Emma but Emma continues to pull Caine into the light-a light he struggles to accept into his life. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. There is some light spanking and anal play.

We are re-introduced to Raven Rider’s Club president Dare and his fiancee Haven, and Race Captain Jagger Locke, and Phoenix Creed; bakery owner Dutch; Emma’s friends and fellow teachers Alison Bard and Catalin Mendoza, as well as office manager Connie, Principal Mackey, school custodian Mr. Wilkerson, and Sheriff Martin.

RIDE DIRTY is a quick read; a sexy, sassy and heart breaking story about one man struggling to move on from his past, and the woman who is willing to accept all that he is. The premise is emotional and impassioned; the romance is seductive and hot; the characters are charismatic, tender, broken and real.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hard as Steel (Novella)
Ride Hard
Ride Rough
Ride Wild
Ride Dirty

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Reviewed by Sandy

WARNING: Excerpt intended for mature readers due to content and language

With every new thing he shared, Caine felt like a thin filament stretched between them, anchoring them together. The connection between them was growing, strengthening. He could feel it like he’d never felt anything before.

He was getting attached. To that feeling. To Emma herself.

It was what he’d always wanted. It was the thing he feared the most.

But right now, he had it. He had her. And he wanted her…

“Stand up, Emma.” The questions in her gaze quickly shifted to understanding, and she rose above him. His hands went to her waistband and quickly bared her. Caine pulled her until she stood with her feet on either side of him where he sat leaning against the front of the couch. “I want my mouth on you again.”

The moan that spilled out of her at the first swipe of his tongue went right to his cock. He unzipped his jeans and shoved them down his thighs. Then he held her open with his thumbs so that her clit was right where he wanted it to be. He sucked and flicked and nipped until she was thrusting against his face. He groaned his approval. Her hips became more frantic. “Caine,” she cried hoarsely, her knees going out such that she nearly collapsed into his lap, still shaking.

He took advantage and kissed her, wanting some part of him inside of her while her orgasm wrung every second of pleasure out of her.

“Jesus, your mouth should be illegal,” she said, chuffing out a breathless laugh.

“You say the nicest things,” he said, the playful words probably masking just how much he lapped up her praise. “Will you take me in you?”

She didn’t hesitate—she shifted to her knees. They both shucked their shirts. He pulled his last condom from his wallet and rolled it on.

She impaled herself on him, inch by soul-stealing inch. “You fill me up so good,” she said.

The echo of his earlier thought stretched a new filament of connection between them. “Ride me, Emma. Show me how you like it.”

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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On His Knees (Blasphemy #4) by Laura Kaye-Review, Excerpt & Giveaway Tour

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ON HIS KNEES
Blasphemy #4
by Laura Kaye
Release Date: February 13, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, BDSM, M/M, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 13, 2018

Getting on his knees makes him question everything…and want even more…

Another failed relationship has lawyer Jamie Fielding confronting the truth—he’ll never be satisfied with any woman until he admits what he needs…to submit and to be used—hard. When a friend invites him to the exclusive Blasphemy club, Jamie is stunned to find everything he ever wanted—in the fierce, ruthless hands of a man.

Psychiatrist Alex McGarry will play with anyone who craves his rough brand of domination, but what he really wants is to settle down. Which makes the submissive male he meets at his club a bad idea—the man might be hot as hell but he’s also new to everything Alex has to offer. Except that doesn’t keep them from coming together again and again, sating every one of their darkest desires.

Master Alex sets Jamie’s whole world on fire and makes him question everything—and that’s good. Because Alex won’t tolerate hiding what they have for long and he wants much more than just having Jamie on his knees.

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REVIEW:  ON HIS KNEES is the fourth instalment in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult BLASPHEMY erotic, BDSM, romance series focusing on the twelve Masters who own, work and play at the BDSM club Blasphemy. This is forty-year old psychiatrist and Master Alex McGarry, and thirty-year old attorney/submissive Jamie Fielding’s story line. ON HIS KNEES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. There is a slight cross-over with the authors HARD INK series with the cameo appearances of tattoo artist Jeremy Rixey and his fiancé Charlie Merritt.

NOTE: ON HIS KNEES is a M/M story line with sexually graphic language and text including strikingly detailed, sadistic and masochistic sexual scenarios that may not be suited for all readers.

Told from dual third person points of view (Jamie and Alex) ON HIS KNEES follows the building relationship between Blasphemy Master Alex McGarry, and submissive Jamie Fielding. Jamie continues to struggle to find that special someone in his life but it is not until his most recent tattoo session that a light-bulb moment blew up his mind. Perhaps Jamie’s interests lie elsewhere with the realization that pain and humiliation are what it takes for our hero to get excited both in and out of the bedroom. With a recommendation by tattoo artist Jeremy Rixey, Jamie ventures into the world of BDSM and Club Blasphemy-a world he previously knew nothing about. Enter Master Alex McGarry, a stubborn, strong but independent man looking for someone as well. What ensues is the building relationship between Alex and Jamie, and the fall-out when Jamie is unable to accept all that he is and has become.

The D/s relationship between Jamie and Alex is quick to develop. From thinking himself a heterosexual male to becoming a masochistic, sexually fluid (aka bi-sexual) submissive took but a matter of hours, and in this I struggled with Jamie’s rapid acceptance of the lifestyle and relationship in which he was about to enter. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense; the S/M scenes are graphic, detailed and carnal. Jamie’s need to submit is heart breaking and sad. I commend the author on the strength of the writing as it pertains to Jamie’s needs and wants.

ON HIS KNEES is an impassioned and decadent story line of self-discovery. The premise is palpable; the characters are energetic and fierce; the romance is intimate and edgy. ON HIS KNEES is an enthusiastic tale about trust and acceptance, and two people who found what they had been missing.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
.5 Hard to Submit
1. Bound To Submit
2. Mastering Her Senses
2.5 Eyes on You
Their’s To Take
On His Knees

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jamie was done holding back. He was done questioning. He was done feeling like he was on the outside looking in.

Now that Master Alex had demonstrated exactly what Jamie required to fully connect with another human being, he needed this to go all the way. More than that, he wanted Alex to be the one to take him there.

So he held his breath, held the Dom’s gaze, and held on to the hope that the man would agree.

“You want your first time to be non-consensual role-playing,” Master Alex finally said, his voice like it’d been scoured with sandpaper.

The tone of it gave Jamie hope. Because he was affected. Jamie wasn’t the only one who needed this, he would’ve put money on it.

Nodding, Jamie summoned the courage to say what he wanted, while the Dom was still open to hearing it. Even though, Jesus, the words on the tip of his tongue were seriously twisted. He let them fly anyway. “I want you to force me, use me, hurt me. To show me what it really means to be taken by a…a—”

“Say it.”

“By a sadist.”

Master Alex’s dark eyes flared, and his expression went a little mean. Jamie’s cock hardened, a reaction he couldn’t hide when he knelt there naked. The Dom’s gaze swept downward and settled on his growing erection, and Jamie felt the directness of that perusal as a physical caress.

Slowly, Alex rose to his full height, and then his expression went absolutely unforgiving. “Beg.”


 

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Ride Wild (Raven Riders MC #3) by Laura Kaye-Review, Excerpt & Giveaway Tour

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RIDE WILD
Raven Riders MC #3
by Laura Kaye
Release Date: October 31, 2017
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC , romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 31, 2017

Brotherhood. Club. Family.
They live and ride by their own rules.
These are the Raven Riders…

Wild with grief over the death of his wife, Sam “Slider” Evans merely lives for his two sons. Nothing holds his interest anymore—not even riding his bike or his membership in the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. But that all changes when he hires a new babysitter.

Recently freed from a bad situation by the Ravens, Cora Campbell is determined to bury the past. When Slider offers her a nanny position, she accepts, needing the security and time to figure out what she wants from life. Cora adores his sweet boys, but never expected the red-hot attraction to their brooding, sexy father. If only he would notice her…

Slider does see the beautiful, fun-loving woman he invited into his home. She makes him feel too much, and he both hates it and yearns for it. But when Cora witnesses something she shouldn’t have, the new lives they’ve only just discovered are threatened. Now Slider must claim—and protect—what’s his before it’s too late.

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REVIEW: RIDE WILD is the third instalment in Laura Kaye’s contemporary, adult RAVEN RIDERS MC romance series focusing on the men and women of the Raven Riders MC. This is thirty six year old club member/ widower and father of two Sam “Slider” Evans, and twenty four year old Cora Campbell’s story line. RIDE WILD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Cora was first introduced to the reader in book one RIDE HARD as one of two women, including Cora’s BFF Haven Randall, rescued by the Raven Riders from an abusive and dangerous situation.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Cora and Slider) RIDE WILD follows the building relationship between Raven Riders’ member Sam “Slider” Evans, and Cora Campbell. Two years earlier Slider’s wife died leaving our hero a single father of two young boys, and ultimately Slider began pulling back from the MC lifestyle. Needing a babysitter Slider offers Cora a job but in return gets more than he could have ever imagined. What ensues is the building love and romance between Cora and Slider, and the potential fallout when Cora and the boys become collateral damage in an act of revenge.

Cora Campbell has finally found a home with Slider and his sons, and volunteering at the local animal shelter finds our heroine in the direct line of conflict when she is witness to a serious threat against everything she holds dear. Sam “Slider” Evans has struggled since the death of his wife but he battles between his heart and his mind knowing the truth is different than what he has only revealed. Cora Campbell is a blessing and a curse as our hero begins to fall in love with the woman who has already captured the hearts of his sons.

The relationship between Cora and Slider begins as a business arrangement when Cora begins sitting for Slider’s two sons- five year old Ben and ten year old Sam. Cora falls instantly in love with the two little boys, and hopes the love she feels is welcomed in return. Cora and Slider’s romance straddles the line of forbidden love but our heroine is willing to risk her heart for the family she has always wanted. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense without the use of sexually graphic, over the top language and text.

Most of the previous story line characters play secondary and supporting roles including Raven Riders president Dare Kenyon and Haven Randall (Ride Hard #1), vice president Maverick Rylan, and interior designer Alexa Harmon (Ride Rough #2), Slider’s sons Ben and Sam, as well as Raven Riders MC members-road captain Phoenix, Meat, Bear, Doc and Caine. Jagger still sits in jail accused on false charges aimed at destroying the Raven Riders MC. The requisite evil has many faces including several familiar faces to the Riders MC. And if you pay attention we get a little visit from the Hard Ink series.

The world building continues to look at the MC lifestyle but unlike some MC story lines Laura Kaye’s Raven Riders series is a little tamer; the men a little less threatening, abrasive or antagonistic; and the women not as aggressive or rough. The violence factor is more pervasive than in the previous story lines but the graphic descriptions are more subdued and manageable. I guess what I am trying to say is there is no ‘in your face’ or ‘over the top’ dark and gritty sexually abusive or violent MC scenarios.

RIDE WILD is a story of family, friendship, brotherhood and love; of one woman who struggles with memories of the past; and one man who battles between his heart and his head. The premise is dramatic and encouraging; the characters are colourful, energetic and compelling; the romance is captivating and seductive. RIDE WILD is a wonderful and entertaining addition to Laura Kaye’s RAVEN RIDERS MC series.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Hard as Steel (Novella)
Ride Hard
Ride Rough
Ride Wild

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Reviewed by Sandy

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“Hey, Cora,” he said, his gravelly morning voice so damn sexy.
“Hey,” she said, tilting her head back to look him in the eye. She wondered if she should get off him, but didn’t really want to.
Not making any move to get up, Slider just looked down at her. “How you feeling?”
“A lot better,” she said, hyperaware that her hand was lying on his chest. His heartbeat faintly registered against her palm. “Still achy and a little off, but better.”
“Good. You should probably take it easy today, though. Whatever that was isn’t likely out of your system yet.”
She nodded. “I will.”
Talking like this, their faces so close, felt so damn intimate that Cora could almost imagine that nothing existed outside of Slider’s bed. She almost didn’t want it to. Especially when his arm squeezed a little tighter around her shoulders and brought them just a little closer. Cora shifted into his embrace, pressing her chest totally flush against his die, and sliding her thigh up until—
Oh, hell. Until she felt the part of him she’d accidentally seen. And it was hard.
He sucked in a breath, and his hand clamped around his thigh. “Shit, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean—”
She placed her fingers loosely over his mouth. She didn’t want him to apologize. Or explain it away. Or push her away.
Cora knew she shouldn’t wan the things she did, but that didn’t make her desires go away. It felt good to want Slider, it made her feel normal, even if she was a little nervous. After what her father had done, that seemed like a victory she didn’t want to relinquish.
And, oh, now that she was touching his face, she really didn’t want to stop. His lips were full and soft under her fingers, his stubble was more ticklish than prickly, and his cheekbone was prominent under his skin.
He licked his lips, and her gaze latched on to the movement.
“Cora,” he rasped, his cock getting even harder against her thigh.
His arousal fueled her own, her hips tilting with the need for friction. The movement had her grinding herself against the firm muscle of his thigh and made both of them suck in a breath. His grip tightened on her everywhere. His arm holding her tighter yet to him, his hand pulling her thigh wider across him.
Her fingers returned to his mouth again, and traced across his lower lip. His tongue flicked out and swiped at her pointer finger, and Cora was instantly wet. Trembling with need and adrenaline and the fear that at any second, he would cut this off, Cora shifted ever so slowly, ever so slightly, bringing her face closer to his. He watched her like she was a tigress about to strike, but just as her mouth almost reached his, he flipped them and pinned her to the bed.
And Cora realized she had it all wrong. He’d been the feral animal about to attack all along.

 

 

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Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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