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Mr. Hook-Up (Hooked 1) by Marni Mann-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 3, 2023

They’ve made the ideal connection on a hot new no-strings hook-up app. But their hearts have other plans in an unpredictable and wildly sexy romance by a USA Today bestselling author.

Hooked. An app designed for the ideal one-night stand is the brainchild of Harvard graduate students Easton Jones and his two best friends. When Easton creates his Hooked profile, he gets a 100 percent perfect match.

Who is this sure thing? Her username is Love.

Their chemistry is off-the-charts explosive, and just when Easton begins falling for her, she disconnects from the app and disappears.

Five years later, Hooked is now the number one dating app in the country.

But that’s not the only thing on fire.

Easton’s brilliant, gorgeous new recruit, Drake Madden, has ignited a desire he hasn’t experienced in years. Professionally and personally, they’re sizzling.

Just as things really start getting serious, Love resurfaces. She wants a chance to explain, and she’s sending Easton’s heart into rewind.

He has a loving woman in the flesh and a fantasy from his past—Easton’s world is about to be rocked.

And rocked hard.

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REVIEW:Mr. Hook Up is book one in what I hope will be a lengthy series by Marni Mann. For a spicy romance reader like myself, this checked ALL the boxes for a must read.

While in their final years of University, best bud trio Easton, Holden and Greyson create an app to make, you guessed it, “hooking up” easier for them, they didn’t know what they were really getting themselves into. When Drake finds himself with an almost hundred percent match, he is beyond excited to see who this mystery lady really is, all he knows about her is the username she goes by. Love. With one encounter, Easton was hooked, their chemistry was off the charts hot, and their emotional connection even stronger. But life got in the way and after their one night together, Love is in the dusk.

Fast forward five years later and Love has left an impact on Easton, he doesn’t take to relationships anymore. Enter Drake, aka Love from five years ago. She takes a job at Easton’s company not knowing who he is to her. It takes them a little while to figure out who they are to each other, and then the rest is on Easton to convince Drake to give them another shot at love.

Mr. Hook Up is a fast paced, second chance, office romance with all the feels readers are going to love. The Trio of Buds as I like to call them are freaking hilarious and I can’t wait to see what is in store for them.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Best-selling Author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Mann was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and their two dogs who subsequently have been characters in her books. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling to new locations, and devouring fabulous books.

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Destiny (Steel Brothers 27) by Helen Hardt-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 26, 2023

Is love enough?

Ava Steel is haunted by a ghost that has come back from the grave. She questions who she is and whether she’s capable of being in a relationship with Brendan Murphy, the man she loves. As she shuts down her bakery—something she never does—to deal with these newly discovered secrets, she shuts down her relationship with Brendan as well.

Brendan doesn’t want to let Ava go, but he’s dealing with his own issues. As his connection to the Steel family is finally revealed, he and the townspeople of Snow Creek face a financial crisis—one the Steels can’t help them solve.

As more and more secrets are unburied from both Ava’s and Brendan’s past, they fight to find their way back together. But the obstacles are large and seem insurmountable.

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REVIEW:And the saga continues! The Steele Family is back at it again with the latest addition to their never ending series. As the series is so extended, if you haven’t kept up with it, it makes reading the last few books difficult. This is definitely a series you need to read and keep up with to understand, there is so so so much to these books, that there is no way to go in blind.

Destiny focuses on Ava and Brendon and their continued story together. As always, HH delivers a mind -blowing, jaw dropping storyline that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. For Ava and Brandon, it takes all heck breaking loose for them to finally come to terms with what they mean to one another, and that alone is…fabulous to read. Then there is the family drama…but with the Steele’s…when is there not family drama. More and more secrets are uncovered, bonds are tested and relationships made. I felt so much for Ava as I read more and more of this book, she always makes it seem like the world is resting on her shoulders…but that is what makes her character so good!

The way Destiny ends….just prepare yourself fellow readers, it’s a doozy. Way to got Ms. Author for another awesome addition.

Previous reviews
Ravenous
Insatiable
Fate
Legacy
Descent
Awakened
Cherished
Blaze
Smolder
Flare
Chance
Fortune

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Marked in Flames (Aspen Pack 5) by Carrie Ann Ryan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 25, 2023

My mate rejected me, leaving me broken. I refuse to let that happen again—even if Steele is the one for me.

I hold the power of flame and future in my hands, but I know the world is watching. Waiting for us to fall.

The truth and lies that bind the Aspen Pack together are crumbling and I am to bear witness to its fate.

I know the Enforcer of the Aspens is my mate.

Yet neither of us want what fate decrees.

So, we’ll fight side by side and ignore the burning attraction between us.

Only when a traitor rocks the foundation of all we know, we might not have a choice to who we cling to in despair.

The vampires were only the pawns in this war.

The demons are on their way.

And if we’re not careful, the Aspen Pack could lose someone that breaks them.

And I could lose my mate.

Again.

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REVIEW: I can’t believe this is the end of the Aspen Pack series! It made me both super excited and sad when I got my hands on Marked In Flames. As always, I recommend reading a series in order, Marked really is one that you should read the previous books, not only for the back story, but because the characters are often in most of the books and they are so much fun to read.

Jade and Steele, they are so similar to one another, I think that is why they bump heads so much. Both of them have their own reasons for not wanting the mate bond, but as they saw, you can’t change your fate. As the book progresses we get more of Jade’s past before she befriends Dara and Sawyer, and I think that was really needed to give reason for the way she is. And even more so, why Steele is the way he is.

Jade is a fire witch, Steele is the Aspen Pack Enforcer, this doesn’t make for a happily ever after…or does it? Marked In Flames is definitely a slow burn romance, but one that makes it so worth it in the end. The connections between each of the couples in the series, and the pack as well, really make the series one to come back to. When Jade and Steele finally give in to one another, the meaning behind it makes the entire wait of the slow burn book oh so worth it.

C.A.R will forever be a Queen in the author world, no one will ever be able to tell me otherwise. I very much hope to see more of this world, even if it’s just in a spin off series.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Etched in Honor
Hunted in Darkness
Mated in Chaos
Harbored in Silence

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Foolish Tears (Seaforth Billionaires) by Jeana E Mann-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release September 14, 2023

The minute he gets home, Sam rips off his tie and takes in every inch of me, starting at my face and finishing at my garter belt. He might be the most powerful man in the city, but right now—in this bedroom, I control him.

I love this man beyond all reason. We’ve been through hell together, but he still gives me butterflies every time we touch.

Our marriage is put to the test by an unexpected arrival. Will he still love me when my secret comes to light?

Sam and Dakota finally get their happily ever after in the final installment of the Seaforth Billionaires Series by USA Today bestselling author Jeana E.

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REVIEW: Foolish Tears is the final installment of the Seaforth Billionaires series. Sam and Dakota finish out the series with nothing less than a loving, emotionally charged story. These two have faced so many hardships throughout their relationship, but they rose above it and have been living their best married life.

When the unexpected blows its way into their world, they are faced with something that tests their relationship more than anything ever has before. Foolish Tears is a fast, full length novel about love, family, secrets and forgiveness. If your eyes aren’t at least damp at one point or another with this book, well you have no soul!

This author has always had a talent for good books and this one is no different.

 

Previous Reviews
Foolish Dreams
Foolish Promises
Foolish Hearts
Foolish Lovers

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Reviewed by Sarah

Jeana is a USA Today bestselling author from Indiana. She gave up a career in the corporate world to write about sexy billionaires and alpha bad boys. With over twenty books, three series, and several awards beneath her belt, she’s never regretted her choice to live out her dream. She’s a free-spirit, a wanderer, and loves animals with a passion. When she’s not tripping over random objects, you’ll find her walking in the sunshine with her rambunctious dogs and dreaming about true love.

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Foolish Lovers (Seaforth Billionaires) by Jeana E Mann-review

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Foolish Lovers (Seaforth Billionaires) by Jeana E Mann-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 7, 2023

A billionaire bounty hunter meets a sassy stalker and vows to capture her heart.

Their hot hookups have him begging for more. There’s just one problem…she’s on his warrant list. He has to take her in or lose his professional reputation. Oh yeah, and his best friend has declared his girlfriend’s sister off-limits. Things are about to get messy.

NOTE: *This book is a standalone with an HEA, formerly titled Pretty Broken Bastard.

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REVIEW:Foolish Lover is the next installment in the Seaforth Billionaires series by the ever interesting Jeana. E. Mann. This is an enemies to lovers romance that will have you swearing at the main male lead and wishing the female lead was your new bestie. Yes, it’s that good.

This book gave me such giggles. I loved that we got to visit with past characters from other books and see their interaction with the main couple from this one. Jo and Carter are a kick in the pants in the best way possible. Carter is a tool; he will drill anything with a hole and I do mean that. ? He is a manwh*re of epic propositions, but one that is also hiding a good heart. Jo is off limits, has been and always will be. That doesn’t stop Carter though from catching feelings or trying to get closer to her.

When Jo is first introduced, she is dealing with a horrible breakup and my heart went out to her so much. She is a mess through the first few chapters, but I think that made her even more relatable to other readers. Throughout this book, Jo fights to let down her guard, while Carter tries to move past his playboy reputation. It is really heartwarming when they finally give in to one another. Their banter is pretty entertaining as well though. I have to give it to Ms. Author, she can write a great novel about love, family and laughter.

Previous Reviews
Foolish Dreams
Foolish Promises
Foolish Hearts

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Reviewed by Sarah

Jeana is a USA Today bestselling author from Indiana. She gave up a career in the corporate world to write about sexy billionaires and alpha bad boys. With over twenty books, three series, and several awards beneath her belt, she’s never regretted her choice to live out her dream. She’s a free-spirit, a wanderer, and loves animals with a passion. When she’s not tripping over random objects, you’ll find her walking in the sunshine with her rambunctious dogs and dreaming about true love.

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Ruling Sikthand (Clecanian 7) by Victoria Aveline -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 30 2023

Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice…

Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive. But here she is, the guest of a grumpy, sexy, warrior king who looks at her like he’s not sure if he wants to kill her, or claim her as his own…

Sikthand hadn’t planned to take the stubborn little human hostage. But with political tensions at an all-time high, he had no choice. He would unflinchingly use her as a bargaining chip to secure better relations with the new Tremantian ruler. He would not, however, fall prey to her charms. No matter how tempting she might be…

When Sophia and Sikthand realize how far their enemies are willing to go to grab galactic power, they’re forced into an unlikely alliance—and possibly a marriage of convenience—to protect their people. It’s a good plan, too…if they don’t do anything irrational along the way. Like falling in love…

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REVIEW:Ruling Sikthand is the seventh installment in the Clecanian series by Victoria Aveline. This book can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended to read it as a series as there are characters and plot lines that make more sense with the other books’ knowledge beforehand.

Sophia and Sikthand is a kinda of alien beauty and the beast retelling, and I freaking loved it! Sophia is a survivor, she has been taken from everything she knows, literally losing her planet and plopped down on a new world where the laws on husbands are just freaky. When her circumstances change, Sophia soon becomes a prisoner to King Sikthand, the cold King and everything changes.

Ruling Sikthand is a fast paced, slow burn, alien romance that is sure to be a hit for all sci-fi romance readers. Sikthand is paranoid, cold and withdrawn, and for good reason, but when it comes to Sophia…she ignites something in him that he can’t control. Their relationship is such an interesting fun ride to read. I really enjoyed the meaning behind both Sophia and Sikthand’s tattoos, and the scenes that go deeper into the meaning of them for the pair. Sikthand has major trust issues, and because of this, he treats Sophia harsher than he means to at times. Sophia however, is stronger than she looks, she challenges him at every turn. Don’t even get me started on the spicy bits with these two, they are off the freaking charts hot! I felt so much for Sikthand towards the end of the book (no spoilers) you really see his vulnerability and how Sophia knows to treat that with care.

Way to go Ms. Author! I can’t wait to see what comes next in my favorite alien series!!

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

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Victoria Aveline has always enjoyed immersing herself in a good romance. Alpha males are her weakness but, while possessive dominating heroes have always been titillating, she craved something more. So she decided to create a world in which devastatingly sexy men could be aggressive and domineering but still bow down before the matriarchy.

Victoria lives with her husband, dog, and about sixty thousand badass honey-making ladies. When not writing or fantasizing about future characters, she enjoys traveling, reading, and sipping overpriced hipster cocktails.

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Mafia Kingdom (Manhattan Mafia) by CD Reiss-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 22, 2023

A QUEEN IN WAITING

After fifty years of peace, Carmine Montefiore’s decree rains down on the families of this city.

Your daughters will line up, and he will choose his bride.

When families have failed to release their girls to the line, the Montefiores have left a bloodbath behind. It is my birthright to be sacrificed.

And so my only hope for a new life comes at the hands of Massimo Colonia, a man stained with sin…and absolutely forbidden.

A KING IN EXILE

All I want to do is return home and take back my kingdom, but the moment I see her in that dark alley, my world shifts.

She is mine.

And if the Families think I’m handing her over to keep their peace, they’ll find out how wrong they are.

They’ve forgotten who they are dealing with. I am the last capo of the Colonia, and for her, I will rain hell on all of them.

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REVIEW:C.D Reiss really is one of the best mafia romance writers out there. The worlds she builds are so intricate, the characters so well developed, they feel more like reading spicy bits of history than anything else. Mafia Kingdom is a spin off of the Take me series, there are characters from that series that are mentioned, but as a whole, the book can be read as a standalone. For new readers to this author, make sure you check the trigger warnings.

Massimo is the last of his breed and his father’s heir to a crown that is lost. This story is dark, one of pain and struggle, but also loyalty and love. Massimo is taken to Italy against his will by a rival, he is broken, torn down and treated in the worst possible ways. Just when he starts wishing for the end, he sees her. Delfina. The one woman he would burn the world for. The one woman who would force him to pick himself up, and try.

Delfina is intelligent and loyal to the family she loves, but she is also ready to shake off her fathers hands and spread her wings and fly. Too bad she just exchanged one gilded cage for another, and this new cage comes with a marriage she doesn’t want. Family is family, and while she may rock the boat, Delfina is not else if not loyal.

Massimo and Delfina give off the energy of Romeo and Juliet, but without the teenage stupidity. These two are meant for one another, but they are torn between the love for their families and the love between themselves. This book has it all, drama, angst, suspense, spice and best of all, an alpha who would burn the world down for his lady. Definitely recommend to any mafia romance reader!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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CD Reiss is a New York Times bestselling author. She still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn’t pick up she’s at the well hauling buckets.

Born in New York City, she moved to Hollywood, California to get her master’s degree in screenwriting from USC. In case you want to know, that went nowhere but it did give her a big enough ego to write novels.

She’s frequently referred to as the Shakespeare of Smut which is flattering but hasn’t ever gotten her out of chopping a single cord of wood.

If you meet her in person, you should call her Christine.

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Temptress (Whiskey Dolls 5) by Jessica Prince-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 21, 2023

Who knew the grumpy single dad next door would turn out to be The One?

As Sloane Chambers stood at her window and creeped on the new guy moving in next door, she was immediately drawn to the tattoos, muscles, and the way his jeans hugged his perfect . . . frame. But when she caught him hacking up her rose bushes with a chain saw, the battle was on.

For Silas Bridger, moving to a new town and starting a new job was his chance for a fresh start. He’d already failed at being a husband, but he was determined to make things right with his teenage daughter and be the father she deserved. Which meant there was no room in his life for complications. Especially in the form of his gorgeous, sassy next-door neighbor.

When the attraction to Sloane becomes too intense to ignore, that line he kept firmly drawn is crossed. But there is no way he’ll let a handful of passionate, earth-shaking encounters turn into something more. He’s done with the dreaded L-O-V-E, or at least that’s what he tells himself. Because Sloane is quickly becoming the kind of complication he may not survive.

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REVIEW:❤️❤️ The next installment in the Whiskey Dolls series is here and oh oh oh it’s MAGIC! As always for any series, I recommend reading it in order, there is just a way to read them that makes them perfect. Temptress is one of my favorite genres, single dad and grumpy sunshine. Silas and Sloane are such a good read, their chemistry, lust and banter make their story all the more interesting to read.

When Sloane’s new neighbor moves in she thinks its going to be another friendly encounter and a possible new person to make friends with, boy oh boy was it not what she was expecting. Silas just wants a fresh start, with so much on his plate already and a pubescent teenage daughter on top of that, he has high hopes for a new place, a new home and a new outlook on life. Too bad he wasn’t Sloane.

To say that Silas and Sloane have a rocky first meeting is beyond laughable. Neither are fond of one another, but they also can’t help the intense sexual attraction they both feel. When Sloane finds out that Silas had taken a security job in her building she is less than pleased to have to keep seeing him. Then, Sloane starts to form a bond with Silas’ daughter Darcy, he starts to see that she is exactly the sunshiney steele that she shows the world. I think this is another big factor that softens Silas heart towards Sloan, and of course the off the charts spicy hot chemistry they both share.

I wish there was a way to convey the giddiness I felt while I was reading this book. JP has a way with her characters and plots that wrap her readers in a world of hope, love, family and romance. Silas and Sloane were absolute fire to read, their story plot was filled with angst, family and the best spicy bits. Silas is a dirty talker and boy oh boy was that the BEST to read, together they are a power couple that will bring many readers back again. ❤️❤️

 

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Bombshell
Knockout
Stunner
Seductress

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

 

I was elbow deep in soil, working in the flowerbeds in my backyard, when the sound of the neighbor’s back door opening and slamming shut drew my attention from the weeds I’d been pulling.
Over the past few days, I’d caught sight of my sexy new neighbor as he came and went a couple of times, but there had been no more attempts at conversation since my efforts to welcome them to the neighborhood had been so rudely rebuffed.
I didn’t know what the hell the guy’s problem was, but he’d been a total asshole. I told myself to ignore him; pretend he didn’t exist.
Only curiosity had me creeping over toward our shared fence, dusting the dirt from my gardening gloves as I leaned forward to peek through the knot hole in one of the boards. Almost every inch of him was covered in white paint, but that did nothing to hide the sadness and defeat etched into his features and the way he held his big, strong body. I would have been lying if I said it didn’t tug at my heart a little as I watched him brace his hands on his hips and tilt his head back toward the sky, or when he heaved out a sigh and dropped it forward, giving it a disheartened shake.
I didn’t know what he was struggling with, but it was clear that whatever it was, it weighed heavily on him.
He moved to the hose coiled on the holder and pulled a few loops free before twisting the handle until water poured from the nozzle. I blinked out of my stupor when he stripped out of his shirt and began to soak himself down, washing the paint off his chest, face, and head in the middle of his backyard.
My mouth went dry as the Sahara at the sight of all those rippling muscles and the tattoos that were drawn into golden tanned skin. If I thought he was a sight with his shirt on, it was nothing compared to what he looked like without it.
Most of the paint was gone thanks to his backyard rinse, but there were still flecks of it here and there he’d have to scrub away. And on that thought, my mind went straight into the gutter. I pictured the man standing naked under the shower spray, working soap across his skin. He was a man’s man, meaning he’d probably used his hands to work up a lather, nothing as froufrou as a shower puff or even as functional as a washcloth. I bet if I were to run my hands across his body to scrub him clean, all those muscles would feel like rocks beneath my palms. I could imagine rubbing across his chiseled stomach like a washboard.
God, he really was gorgeous. It was such a shame he was a world-class jerk.


 

Born and raised around Houston Texas, Jessica spent most of her life complaining about the heat, humidity, and all around pain in the ass weather. It was only as an adult that she quickly realized the cost of living in Houston made up for not being able to breathe when she stepped outside. That’s why God created central air, after all.

Jessica is the mother of a perfect little boy–she refuses to accept that he inherited her attitude and sarcastic nature no matter what her husband says.

In addition to being a wife and mom, she’s also a wino, a coffee addict, and an avid lover of all types of books–romances still being her all time favs. Her husband likes to claim that reading is her obsession but she just says it’s a passion…there’s a difference. Not that she’d expect a boy to understand.

Jessica has been writing since she was a little girl, but thankfully grew out of drawing her own pictures for her stories before ever publishing her first book. Because an artist she is not.

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