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Graham (Austin Fusion 2) by Samantha Lind -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 20, 2024

Stay away from puck bunnies – easy.
When it comes to my best friend’s little sister…
That’s far more complicated.
I’ve spent my entire career focused on what happens on the ice.
Yet now that I’m nearing retirement, the beautiful Savannah Rhodes offers me something I never realized I wanted.
A future.
Our ten-year age difference doesn’t matter.
Even the risk to my friendship with her brother can’t extinguish the inferno of need that ignites with every touch.
There isn’t anything I crave more than her.
But when our secret is revealed and life takes a painful turn…
It threatens to change everything.
She’s all I want.
I just need to convince her that I’m worth the risk.

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REVIEW:GRAHAM is the second instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary, adult AUSTIN FUSION erotic,hockey romance series. This is thirty-six year old, Austin Fusion player Graham, Webber and twenty-six year old, teacher for the deaf Savannah Rhodes’ story line. GRAHAM can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. There is a slight cross over with the author’s San Francisco Shockwaves, and Indianapolis Eagles Hockey series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Savannah and Graham) GRAHAM focuses on the building romance and relationship between Graham Webber and Savannah Rhodes. Graham Webber is best friends with Savannah’s brother Lucas Rhodes but Graham hasn’t seen Savannah in several years. Discovering Savannah now lives in the same city where Graham’s hockey team is based, Graham goes in search of our heroine at a local fund-raiser at the school for the deaf. Reconnecting brings with it memories from the past, and the added attraction of unrequited lust and hope for the future. As their relationship builds, Savannah finds herself reconsidering her future, a future that involves our story line hero.

The world building focuses on the issues of injuries and aging in the game of professional sport. Savannah has found someone to love, a man whose own career is nearing the end of its’ cycle.

The relationship between Savannah and Graham is a best friend’s younger sister, friends to lovers relationship in which there is little to no conflict except the potential for Lucas Rhodes to not accept his best friend’s choice. As Savannah and Graham quickly find themselves falling in love, Graham believes it is time to claim our heroine as his own. The $ex scenes are provocative and impassioned without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are familiar and dynamic including the return of teammate Zack Blackburn; Ryker and Tori Fox (San Francisco Shockwaves), Austin and Reece (Indianapolis Eagles). We are introduced to Savannah’s brother Lucas and his wife Carly, as well as the return of some of the players on the Austin Fusion.

GRAHAM is a story of family and friendships, professional sports and injury, romance and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is passionate and seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one ZACK

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Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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WHEN I FOUND YOU by Samantha Lind -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2024

I was content with being a bachelor, never planned on settling down. Why would I, when every woman in my life, starting with my own mother, always walked out and never looked back.

I liked my strict Army life—all I needed after my deployment was a vacation and time with my dad.

Then it all changed…

One beautiful songwriter.

One chance meeting.

One last first kiss.

One smile.

Her smile.

That was all it took to captivate me and send my world spinning on its axis. After that, I knew I’d never be the same.

*Previously published as Until Her Smile*

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REVIEW: WHEN I FOUND YOU by Samantha Lind is a contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line focusing on twenty-eight year old, US Army soldier Peyton, and country music song writer Stacey Evans.

NOTE: WHEN I FOUND YOU is the re-release of UNTIL HER SMILE

Told from dual first person perspectives (Stacey and Peyton) WHEN I FOUND YOU follows the quick building romance and relationship between Stacey and Peyton. US Army Sargeant Peyton just completed a six month tour of Afghanistan, and a night out with friends finds Peyton falling head over heals for country music song writer Stacey Evans but Peyton doesn’t do relationships, having been burned in the past,and struggles with his attraction to our story line heroine. A whirlwind relationship quickly grows into something more when our couple decide to move into together, in an effort to remain close together.

The world building is easy and smooth. There is no internal or external conflict .No outside interference from family, former lovers or friends, the only consideration is Peyton’s return to the US military.

The relationship between Peyton and Stacey is one of immediate attraction. From the outset, their sexual attraction is palpable, and their commitment to one another is instant. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative.

We are introduced to Peyton’s father Robert, song writer Lee Davidson,country music star Reese Blackwood as well as the return of Cam and Ethan (THEN YOU CAME ALONG #1), and Holly and Carson.

WHEN I FOUND YOU is a story of insta-lust and love; family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is seductive; the characters are charismatic and almost perfect-no negative attitudes or behavior.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one THEN YOU CAME ALONG

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Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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Then You Came Along by Samantha Lind-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 26, 2024

Cameron Burgress was ready for a new start.
New city, new job, and maybe one day, a new love. She just didn’t realize how quickly that could all happen until she walked into a tattoo shop, finally ready to get the ink she’d wanted since her fiancé died, nearly four years ago.

Ethan O’Neill had everything. Until one day, he didn’t.
After an off-ice injury stripped him of his hockey career, he started over in life, pursuing his other passion—tattoos. He’d never been the kind of guy to want to settle down, but that all changed one day, when a knock-out beauty strolled into his shop and into his life.

An instant attraction and a little bit of ink is the perfect mix for two people ready for change.

*Previously published as Until You*

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REVIEW:THEN YOU CAME ALONG by Samantha Lind is a stand alone, contemporary, romance novella focusing on school services coordinator Cameron ‘Cam’ Burgress, and former professional hockey player turned tattoo artist Ethan O’Neill.

NOTE:THEN YOU CAME ALONG is the re-release of the April 2018 UNTIL YOU.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Cam and Ethan) THEN YOU CAME ALONG follows the rapidly building romance and relationship between Cam and Ethan. Three and half years earlier, Cam lost her fiancé to cancer, and needing a change, Cam set off to Nashville for a new job but finding love along the way. Wanting a commemorative tattoo, Cam finds herself at Inkers Tattoo where she will meet her future in the guise of tattoo artist Ethan O’Neill. The palpable sexual attraction is immediate, and our couple begin their life-long journey together.

The world building focuses on the past, the present and the future. Cam honors the man she once loved but will step towards a future with our story line hero.

The relationship between Cam and Ethan is one of immediate attraction. A night out for drinks turns into something more, something that will blossom with their own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited . We are introduced to Cam’s friend Holly, and her husband, Ethan’s friend Carson.

THEN YOU CAME ALONG is a quick read; a fast paced, novella length story of second chances, of a sorts. The premise is heart warming; the romance is impassioned; the characters are charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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Zack (Austin Fusion 1) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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Zack (Austin Fusion 1) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 16, 2024

She’s my best friends little sister
Completely off limits
I know I should resist her… but I can’t
She’s fresh out of a bad relationship
And five years younger than me.

But there is this invisible string that just pulls us together.

He’s so far out of my league,
But that doesn’t change the fact I can’t get him out of my mind
Or my dreams
Or my bed

I gave love a chance and it burned me badly.

His promises are enticing, but is it worth giving love a second chance?

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REVIEW:ZACK is the first instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary, adult AUSTIN FUSION erotic, hockey romance series. This is professional hockey player / single father Zack Blackburn, and day care worker / waitress/ single mother Courtney Stevens’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zack and Courtney) ZACK follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Zack Blackburn is a single father who easily co-parents his young son Sawyer with his ex-wife without any difficulty. A night with his son at a local eatery finds Zack facing his best friend’s sister, Courtney Stevens, and sparks fly from the start. As their relationship begins to blossom, Courtney will discover her ex is fighting for custody of their son Jax, and without any resources of her own, Zack offers the help of his own attorney and friend. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Zack and Courtney, as our couple navigate between Zack’s life on the road, and the blossoming growing between them.

The world building is simple and quiet. There are no major external conflicts or behavioural anomalies. The couple’s respective sons get along without any incident to the point of becoming besties; and with only one blip from Courtney’s ex, there is no over-the-top threatening ex involvement, or ‘big brother’ threats of dating the best friend’s sister.

The relationship between Courtney and Zack is one of immediate attraction. Courtney is Zack’s best friend Ryan’s sister, and with a hand shake, a small warning of hurting his sister, the couple’s relationship enters into a romance-filled journey. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Courtney’s brother Ryan, and his new girlfriend Allison; as well as Zack’s son Sawyer, and Courtney’s son Jax.

ZACK is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is endearing and entertaining; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and charismatic-there are no flaws or hidden agendas

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Reviewed by Sandy

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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BLAKE (San Francisco Shockwaves 5) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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BLAKE (San Francisco Shockwaves 5) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 1, 2023

We had an instant connection the first time our eyes met from across the dance floor.
The connection grew later that night in my hotel room when we couldn’t keep our hands off each other, or so I thought before waking up to an empty bed.
When she showed up four months later, pregnant with my baby, I still had no idea she was my teammate’s little sister until his fist connected with my jaw.
We can’t deny our mutual attraction, but how do we turn lust and one incredible night together into love?

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REVIEW: BLAKE is the fifth instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary, adult SAN FRANCISCO SHOCKWAVES erotic, hockey romance series. This is Shockwaves’ goalie Blake Watson, and attorney Raven Rowe’s story line. BLAKE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Blake and Raven) BLAKE follows in the wake of a one-night stand between our story line couple. Four months earlier, Blake Watson was in Vegas for his teammate’s bachelor party, where he would meet a woman he only knows as Raven, wherein a one-night stand will occur. Fast forward to present day, Blake will come face to face with his teammate’s sister, the woman who has starred in his fantasies and dreams. Enter Raven Rowe, Camden Rowe’s sister, the woman with whom Blake will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Blake and Raven as the couple must navigate Raven’s pregnancy.

The relationship between Raven and Blake begins as a one-night stand but neither one knew anything about the other. Blake and Camden both play for the San Francisco Shockwaves, and Raven is Camden’s sister. A second chance, of a sorts, begins immediately upon their reconnection, and their love for one another grows fairly quickly. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include several players and their wives from the Shockwaves, as well as Raven’s brother Camden, and their respective parents.

BLAKE is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is heart warming and inviting; the characters are flirty and spirited; the romance is tender and spicy.

Reading Order and Previous reviews

Ryker
Aiden
Tristan
Damien

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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Damien (San Francisco Shockwaves 4) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 24, 2023

I’m ancient for a hockey player.

Broody as they come.

I wasn’t always like that, I had love once, but it was ripped away in the blink of an eye.

Now all I want in life is to play the game I love and to be left alone.

Until I met the team’s new photographer.

I did my best to avoid her.

She was too young for me.

There was just something about her that called to me.

I’m not sure I can let go of my past, even if it means a future I never thought possible.

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REVIEW:DAMIEN is the fourth instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary, adult SAN FRANCISCO SHOCKWAVES erotic, hockey romance series. This is thirty eight year old, defenseman Damien Thompson, and team social media manager Trinity Black’s story line. DAMIEN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Trinity and Damien) DAMIEN follows the building romance and relationship between thirty eight year old, defenseman Damien Thompson, and team social media manager Trinity Black. Trinity Black is the new social media manager for the San Francisco Shockwaves, and within days of her hire she will come face to face with her future in the guise of defenseman Damien Thompson. Getting to know each player means up close and personal when she discovers a heart breaking loss from Damien’s past. As the days turn into weeks, Damien makes the first move, and their relationship begins without any cause for concern. What ensues is the building romance between Trinity and Damien, as the couple come to terms with the past, and the future going forward.

The relationship between Trinity and Damien is one of immediate attraction but Damien has loved and lost, and in the previous eight years, there has been no one to hold his heart of his soul. Trinity Black has found her dream job with the San Francisco Shockwaves, and falling in love is the perfect addition to her new life and her new job. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Most of the previous story line couples return as secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Trinity’s parents, and her best friend Michael.

DAMIEN is a story of friendships and relationships, loss and love, acceptance and starting over. The premise is captivating but there is no conflict or struggle for our leading couple. The characters are energetic and dynamic; the romance is provocative and intense.

Reading Order and Previous reviews

Ryker
Aiden
Tristan

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook.

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Tristan (San Francisco Shockwaves ) by Samantha Linde-review tour

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Tristan (San Francisco Shockwaves 3) by Samantha Linde-review tour

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 17, 2023

I was a forever-bachelor kind of guy.

I never planned on settling down.

I never wanted a family of my own.

Until a phone call came, the one woman I’d secretly loved my entire life needed my help.

I went from bars and hook-ups to late nights on the couch.

When her daughter is born, I find myself captivated by both of them, and falling deeper in love.

What happened to my forever-bachelor life, and is that the life I want?

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REVIEW:TRISTAN is the third instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary adult SAN FRANCISCO SHOCKWAVES erotic hockey romance series. This is Shockwaves’ player Tristan Henderson, and twenty-four year old Kendra Torres’ story line. TRISTAN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Tristan and Kendra) TRISTAN follows in the wake of the domestic assault against our story line heroine. Kendra Torres life had spiralled out of control landing her in the hospital where she would discover she was pregnant with her abusive ex partner’s child. With the help of her brother Jackson, and his best friend, pro hockey player Tristan Henderson, Kendra accepted Tristan’s offer of a home and support, far away from the nightmare back home. Recovering and living in California, Kendra must consider her future going forward, a future that may or may not include the man she has lusted after most of her life. Tristan has been in love with his best friend’s sister for as long as he can remember, and with Kendra at his side, Tristan knows that marriage and family together is just around the corner. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Kendra and Tristan, as they navigate married life, a new baby, and changing careers in the future.

Kendra Torres has no career options but she loves to cook. An idea for ready-made home cooked meals finds Kendra on the rapid path to success with the help of the wives of the San Francisco Shockwaves. Tristan Henderson never thought he would settle down let alone start a family but one night with Kendra changed Tristan’s direction in life, a direction in which they will travel together.

The relationship between Tristan and Kendra is a best friend’s sister romance in which our couple have lusted after one another for years but Kendra’s brother Jackson has laid down the law, daring Tristan not to cross the proverbial line between friendship and $ex. Living together pushes our couple into one another’s arms, a push that will lead to their own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text .

The secondary and supporting characters include the previous two couples:Ryker and Avery, Aiden and Tori, as well as the introduction of Kendra’s brother Jackson Torres.

TRISTAN is a quick read; a fast paced story of domestic abuse and survival, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is heart breaking and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are charismatic, and determined to thrive.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Ryker
Aiden

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Samantha Lind is a USA TODAY Bestselling contemporary romance author. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can often be found with her family, traveling, reading, watching her boys on the ice, or watching her favorite professional hockey team (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.  She can be contacted by email or found on Facebook. 

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Ryker (San Francisco Shockwaves 1) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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Ryker (San Francisco Shockwaves 1) by Samantha Lind-review tour

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After years of trying to get back home to be closer to my daughter, I finally secured a spot on the newly expanded San Francisco Shockwaves.

Juggling being the newly appointed Captain of the team and taking on full-time fatherhood to a teenager sends my life into chaos.

I quickly find myself needing someone who can pick up the pieces and keep my life in order as I certainly can’t do it alone.

I just never thought my savior would be the sexy woman next door- the one I can’t keep my mind or eyes off every chance I get.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 19, 2022

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REVIEW:RYKER is the first instalment in Samantha Lind’s contemporary, adult SAN FRANCISCO SHOCKWAVES erotic, hockey romance series. This is San Francisco Shockwaves team captain Ryker Jorgensen, and Avery Reid’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ryker and Avery) RYKER follows the building romance and relationship between San Francisco Shockwaves team captain Ryker Jorgensen, and Avery Reid. Ryker Jorgensen is hoping to get traded to the San Francisco Shockwaves, the new expansion team, placing him closer to his fifteen year old daughter but Ryker never expected to fall in love with his sexy new neighbor, a woman who has stolen his heart, and his daughter’s as well. Enter Avery Reid. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Avery and Ryker, as our couple navigate a life in which Ryker spends quite a bit of time on the road.

The relationship between Ryker and Avery is one of immediate attraction. Condo neighbors who find themselves falling for one another as the hockey season progresses. Ryker’s daughter Ellie is fifteen years old, and Avery has volunteered to ensure Ellie is looked after while her father is on the road. As Avery and Ryker’s relationship becomes more serious, Ryker is considering a permanent future with our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Avery’s best friend Tori; Ryker’s daughter Ellie, as well as several members of the San Francisco Shockwaves including center Aiden Fox. Aiden and Tori’s story line is next.

RYKER is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is heart warming and engaging-there is absolutely no conflict, no hardships to overcome, no outside interference or threats. The characters are energetic and dynamic but their development is limited due to the lack of any struggle; the romance is seductive and energetic..

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Reviewed by Sandy

Samantha Lind is a contemporary romance author. Having spent the first 27 years of her life in Alaska, she now calls Iowa home where she lives with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, watching hockey (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.

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