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Everywhere and Every Way (Billionaire Builders #1) by Jennifer Probst-Release Day Review and Excerpt

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EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY (Billionaire Builders #1) by Jennifer Probst-Release Day Review and Excerpt

Everywhere and Every Way

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About the book: Release Date May 31, 2016

Ever the responsible eldest brother, Caleb Pierce started working for his father’s luxury contracting business at a young age, dreaming of one day sitting in the boss’s chair. But his father’s will throws a wrench in his plans by stipulating that Caleb share control of the family business with his two estranged brothers.

Things only get more complicated when demanding high-end home designer Morgan hires Caleb to build her a customized dream house that matches her specifications to a T—or she’ll use her powerful connections to poison the Pierce brothers’ reputation. Not one to ignore a challenge, Caleb vows to get the job done—if only he can stop getting distracted by his new client’s perfect…amenities.

But there’s more to icy Morgan than meets the eye. And Caleb’s not the only one who knows how to use a stud-finder. In fact, Morgan is pretty sure she’s found hers—and he looks quite enticing in a hard hat. As sparks fly between Morgan and Caleb despite his best intentions not to mix business and pleasure, will she finally warm up and help him lay the foundation for everlasting love?

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REVIEW: EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY is the first installment in Jennifer Probst’s new contemporary, adult BILLIONAIRE BUILDERS romance series focusing on the Pierce brothers-Caleb, Dalton and Tristan Pierce. This is eldest brother Caleb Pierce, and high-end home designer Morgan Raines story line.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Caleb and Morgan) EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY follows two paths: the building relationship between Caleb and Morgan; and the dysfunctional relationship between the Pierce brothers. Morgan is a high-end home designer to the stars, and her latest project involves the Pierce Brothers construction company, and most importantly the sexy and brooding Caleb Pierce. They have six months to complete a mansion fit for Hollywood’s leading couple but the animosity between the Pierce siblings, and the numerous changes to the interior design find Caleb and Morgan pushing the deadline a little too close. Morgan believes that mixing business with pleasure is doomed to fail as our heroine continues to push all of Caleb’s buttons on more than one occasion.

The relationship between Morgan and Caleb begins as a business arrangement that slowly evolves into something more. Both of our story line leads have experienced broken hearts, loss and shattered dreams that are equally painful and life altering. The $ex scenes are intimate and seductive.

The Pierce brother’s relationship is strained: a lack of communication, mistaken beliefs, and a healthy disdain for their father have left a huge hole in the brother’s hearts, and has destroyed any semblance of civility or love between a once loving family. Following their mother’s death five years earlier, each brother went their separate ways but not before hurtful words, and accusations ripped them apart.

The world building focuses on the Pierce Brothers contracting business and each brother’s position within the company. EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY follows one year in the life as the Pierce brothers follow the stipulations in their father’s will in order to retain ownership of the family business-one year to make a profit, and one year living together as a family.

EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY is a delightful and engaging story line with a strong, confident heroine, and a brooding, alpha hero. The premise is heart warming ; the characters are colorful, energetic and charismatic; the romance is passionate and intense. Jennifer Probst has another winner with the Pierce Brothers and EVERYWHERE AND EVERY WAY.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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He closed the distance between them. Was that his heart beating? Stupid. Of course not. He was a grown man, and he didn’t get those feelings anymore. She tilted her head back, and he saw the slight tremble of her lips as she gazed back at him, refusing to look away. “I like you now.” She cleared her throat. The pulse at the base of her neck and the dilation of her pupils gave her away. She felt it, too. His nostrils flared like a predator’s on the hunt, but he moved slow, bending his head so his mouth was inches from hers, so he could feel the warm rush of her breath against him. So she had plenty of time to pull away and cry foul. Still, she rallied. She spoke his name on a ragged whisper. “What are you doing, Cal?” “I’m sorry.” She shuddered. His hands clasped her shoulders, and he breathed her in. “For misjudging me? Calling me a coward? Or not liking me at first?” He locked his gaze with hers to show her his intention. Paused. “For this.” Cal covered his mouth with hers. The moment her lips yielded under his, Caleb realized Morgan Raines was more dangerous than he’d ever imagined. She tasted like all the things he loved in his past—sugar cookies and bourbon-infused chocolate. Freshly squeezed orange juice and key lime pie. Deliciously sweet and tart and tasty. Everything he craved and couldn’t get enough of, wrapped up in this one gorgeous female. The kiss was slow and deep and oh, so thorough. Cal kept his hands firmly on her shoulders, not trusting himself to be cool. Who would’ve thought Morgan Raines would inspire violent lust instead of lukewarm interest? His body shook with the effort to control his instincts. Instead, he teased her, gathering her taste with his tongue and capturing the sexy little moan that spilled from her throat. It was a kiss that introduced, welcomed, lingered. It was the hottest kiss he’d ever shared with a woman, and he didn’t know what he was going to do about it.

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Jennifer ProbstJennifer Probst is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of both sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her novel, The Marriage Bargain, was the #6 Bestselling Book on Amazon for 2012. Her first children’s book, Buffy and the Carrot, was co-written with her 12 year old niece, and her short story, “A Life Worth Living” chronicles the life of a shelter dog. She makes her home in New York with her sons, husband, two rescue dogs, and a house that never seems to be clean. She loves hearing from all readers! Stop by her website at http://www.jenniferprobst.com for all her upcoming releases, news and street team information.

 

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Ineligible Bachelor by Kathryn Quick-a review

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INELIGIBLE BACHELOR by Kathryn Quick-a review

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ORDER LINKS:  Amazon / Barnes and Noble / The Book Depository

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release January 8, 2013

Frederika “Freddy” McAllister has loved Logan Gabriel since…well, forever. Unfortunately, she’s spent most of forever in the dreaded “friend zone,” harboring what has to be the longest-running crush of all time. But now Freddy has a plan to make Logan see her as more than just the girl next door: She’ll enter him in Elan Magazine’s Eligible Bachelor Contest, then swoop in to soothe his bruised ego when he loses.

There’s just one tiny problem: Logan wins! And that means he’s headed to a mansion in New Jersey where six beautiful women will vie for his affections on reality TV. Making matters worse, the producers want Freddy to tag along and help choose his ideal match. Suddenly her perfect plan becomes a perfect nightmare, as Freddy scrambles to outwit conniving contestants and convince the man of her dreams that the woman of his has been by his side all along

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REVIEW: INELIGIBLE BACHELOR is a contemporary romance short story that plays right into the hands of fans of some of television’s reality programming. When Freddy McAllister enters a photograph of her childhood sweetheart into a contest she failed to read the fine print-she had inadvertently entered him a contest to be the next Bachelor for a reality program.

Heartsick and heartbroken, Freddy is cast by the show’s producers to choose who stays and who goes. And along the way, Freddy’s heart choses Logan knowing she will be sending him into another woman’s arms.

Ineligible Bachelor is a cute, quirky read that delves into the ‘unreality’ of reality TV programming. The writing is simple and the storyline is a quick read before bed. Following a script was never more difficult when two hearts meant to be together are forced to choose someone else. But like all romance storylines, all is not lost when the producers see something that neither one was willing to admit.

If you like fun, romantic, uncomplicated storylines INELIGIBLE BACHELOR is the perfect read.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Alice Parker’s Metamorphosis by Nicola Palmer

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Alice Parker’s Metamorphosis (Alice Parker #1) by Nicola Palmer

Continuing our series of middle-grade novels for the young and young at heart.  A little something to break up the summer boredom.

ALICE PARKER’S METAMORPHOSIS (Alice Parker Book 1) by Nicola Palmer

ALICE PARKER’S METAMORPHISIS is the first book (March 2012 release) in Nicola Palmer’s new Middle Grade fantasy series –Alice Parker. Following the life and metamorphosis of 13 year old Alice Parker as she tries to navigate and fit into a world she never knew existed.

For weeks, 13year old Alice Parker had been feeling ill. Body aches, burning sensation in her back and an increased appetite for fruits and sweets. And to add to her misery, she begins to think she is seeing things. Life in middle school is progressively getting worse –the Coven as she calls the ‘mean girl group’ is constantly teasing and bullying Alice and her friend Sarah. But wait, Alice’s test scores are sky-rocketing and she knows the answer to every question without having to read the book. Something was happening to Alice and she had no one in whom to confide.

The Christmas holidays were fast approaching and now that Alice’s brother Thomas was home from his studies at Oxford, he seemed to be overly attentive, and come to think of it, so did many people that Alice met throughout the day including her Grandpa. But the day Alice finds herself sprouting a full set of butterfly wings, will change everything and open her eyes to a new world-the world of FINWIPs-Fully Integrated Winged People.

Thomas and Grandpa are also FINWIP and Alice is a little more than perturbed that no one had told her about the change. But not everything is hopeless, when Thomas exposes her to an Underground fully operational society for FINWIPs. And like many fantasy creatures of myth and lore, their society must remain a secret. There are a few humans who are aware of the Winged People but soon Alice will come to realize that there are more people with Wings than she could ever have imagined-friends, family and enemies.

As the story progresses Alice begins to learn how to control her wings and the new found abilities that come with her metamorphosis. But there are bigger things in store for Alice when, she is suddenly singled out by the people in charge to save and rescue a missing friend. And to Alice’s surprise, she is ordered to befriend one of the Coven. The secret society has enemies as well. Each FINWIP has a special ability (that they are forbidden to use for personal gain) and it is those abilities that will be targeted by another group-with evil intentions.

ALICE PARKER’S METAMORPHOSIS is the first book in a series directed at middle grade readers. The publisher’s notes suggest for girls ages 7 and up, but the writing and premise may be too difficult for anyone under age 10. There are magical creatures, underground societies, secret passageways and evil villains. If you read the Harry Potter series, you will see many similarities. If you liked Harry Potter, you will probably like the Alice Parker series.

Reviewed by Sandy

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