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Friday, 17 October 2014

Blog Tour & Review: One Urge, One Plea, Keep Me Trilogy by Scarlet Wolfe



One Urge, One Plea, Keep Me Trilogy

Scarlet Wolfe

Publication Date: April 3, 2014
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Synopsis
“Tie me up, so I can be free.” –Alayna.

Erotica romance author and owner of one of the largest publishing companies, Damon Lear, has secrets that keep him out of relationships and into behavior that is taboo to many. He is willing to set his strict rules aside for one memorable night with romance writer, Alayna Wynn, who he meets at his friend’s wedding. He fails at propositioning her, but they share one heated kiss, and he assures her they will meet again.

Damon gets his opportunity to seduce her when he rescues Alayna, keeping her from being stranded in an airport during a snowstorm. Unable to leave his penthouse for days, she discovers it is impossible to resist the handsome, mysterious man who wants nothing more than to give her pleasure and make her submissive. Alayna’s heart encounters feelings she wasn’t expecting, and when her needs are not met, they both attempt to move on.

Damon sees that living the way he did before she walked in and out of his life is now impossible as thoughts of her consume him. He lures her back, and Alayna falls deeper into his world of BDSM. She is surprised to find it thrilling and wants to please Damon more than ever, being a willing participant in his hot fantasies.

Their relationship is soon threatened when details from Damon’s past are leaked to the media. He’s forced to take Alayna away and share with her his darkest secrets. Exes resurface, family interfere, and paparazzi stalk them, causing chaos. During it all, Damon battles to hold on to control by pushing Alayna sexually, introducing her to new, enthralling experiences.

He soon realizes he’s losing the hold on his heart when he witnesses Alayna fighting for the both of them. Will she submit to him completely? Do they stand a chance when obstacles from their past collide with their newfound relationship? Or will this news cost Damon his reputation, business and most importantly Alayna?

This is a sexy, steamy erotica romance that will leave you wanting more. For a mature audience due to explicit sexual scenes and harsh language.



Excerpt from One Urge: Damon's POV

I bring her head back down, and her eyes meet mine, displaying a mix of longing and fear.
“Don’t look away from me again, Alayna. It’s too late for you to wimp out now. It’s a shame you’re uncomfortable with me admiring your beautiful face.”
“That’s not it,” she says with a biting tone.
“What is it then?” I’m curious, surprised she spoke.
“I don’t want to admire yours. I don’t want to want you.”
“Why?” I clamp her wrists harder and push her head inches from mine.
“I’ll get attached, and you’ll leave me hurt.” Her breath whispers across my lips, leaving me unable to resist kissing her again. This time it’s controlled and slow, our tongues exploring, tasting, and getting acquainted in a profound way before I pull her back again.
“You’ll be stronger, Alayna, having explored the part of you that you’ve been afraid to know. You’ll beg me not to stop, and when leaving here, you’ll believe you’re the gorgeous, sensual being I see in front of me.”

Excerpt from One Plea: Alayna's POV

After he calms, he pulls my wrists down between our chests and unhooks the belt. Throwing it to the floor, he collapses onto me. My arms instinctually wrap around his back, and he lets them.
“How you respond to me, Alayna, drives me wild.” His face nuzzles between my neck and hair, and I’m surprised when he relaxes, giving me the time to bask in the feel of his solid wall of strength and most importantly, the intimate moment we’re sharing.
“I’m taking you to dinner, and I want you to wear your black dress. I didn’t get to remove it last night.”
“I can’t; it needs laundered.”
Damon lifts his head to look at me.
“I had Margaret take care of having it cleaned while you were out today.”
“Um, OK. I appreciate the gesture, but do I have no privacy where you’re concerned?”
His face goes back into my hair. “Have I told you how good you smell?” he asks in a muffled sound.
I begin to giggle and feel him smile against my neck as he aims to distract me. How will I ever have a say with this man?

Right from the beginning, I was pulled into the plot. Alayna, a romance writer, reluctantly heads to NYC to take part in the wedding of her long-time friend Felicia. Alayna listens with dread, when her friend gushes about one of the guys who has been invited by her soon-to-be husband. Yeah, that's all Alayna needs, her friend playing matchmaker again! Damon, a college friend of Seth; soon to be married to Felicia has insisted he be part of his wedding celebration. Just what he needs! He doesn't do romance and relationships. When Alayna and Damon meet, it begins a journey of discovery for both of them.

I love the fact that we get both POV's throughout this trilogy. Equally, I like the balance of the storyline. Both characters have their insecurities and secrets. Damon is an enigma; hiding a side of himself he shut from his own mind a long time ago. Alayna appears to be meek and naïve, but is in fact riddled with low self esteem and inexperience, brought on by the devastating break up of a seven year relationship. Both are drawn to each other like powerful magnets; afraid of the consequences when they give in to new needs and desires. Taking risks and shifting personal boundaries for themselves as well as each other.

I have a love/hate relationship with novella serials. I much prefer to read them when a series is complete, just as I have with this trilogy. However, in this instance, I may have enjoyed the overall experience if I'd stopped and paused after each novella. By the time I got to #3 - Keep Me, I wanted to skip the sex scenes and continue with the story. Less is definitely more in this case.

3½ ✰'s - arc received in exchange for an honest review

 Inordinate Desire (An Additional Novel to the One Urge, One Plea, Keep Me Trilogy)

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Publication Date: October 18, 2014
In this addition to the One Urge, One Plea, Keep Me Trilogy, Damon and Alayna are learning to find the balance in themselves and their newfound relationship. After acquiring Vasser Publishing, Damon is forced to put in countless hours at the office, which leaves Alayna time to wonder if she is falling short in meeting his desires. She is secretly curious, wanting Damon to take her farther into the sexual world he once played in, but Damon is rediscovering Reed, believing that side of him is what Alayna yearns for.
Her brother, Curtis, has a profound reason to disapprove of Alayna and Damon’s relationship and is determined to get her away from the man she has committed her future to. Alayna’s loyalty to Damon is put to the ultimate test, forcing her to make a decision that no one should ever have to make.
What will she decide when seconds matter most?
And will this passionate couple, who love and honor at a depth beyond reason, finally have their happily ever?
This novel is for a mature audience due to harsh language and descriptive sexual scenes. One Urge, One Plea, Keep Me must be read prior to reading Inordinate Desire.

Inordinate Desire Teaser



Scarlet Wolfe began writing in January of 2013 as a way to distract and heal from some of the grief she was dealing with after the death of her teenage son. She instantly fell in love with bringing characters to life. Releasing contemporary romance throughout 2013, she has branched out this year, releasing erotica and teen.When not writing, Scarlet enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves coffee, chocolate, wine, stories about possessive, hot alpha males, and other flavors of ice cream besides vanilla. smiley She hopes her writing will encourage readers to feel more comfortable exploring their sexuality.

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Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Her Journey by Rachel Orman

He’s exactly what she doesn’t need…

He’s exactly what she shouldn’t want…

He’s exactly what she should stay away from…

But she can't.

Her Journey (Her #2)

Rachael Orman




Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 2014

He’s exactly what she doesn’t need…
He’s exactly what she shouldn’t want…

He’s exactly what she should stay away from…

But she can't.After losing her mother, Melia knew her life would never be the same, she just didn’t expect it to be so drastically different. Her mother’s final wish was something that not only changed her life but also the way she lives it. And it put her right in front of a man that angers her as much as he excites her.
Patrick ‘Wrench’ Ryan is president of the Tormented Souls Motorcycle Club. He’s strong, tough, and his word is law, but his sister knows how to get the upper hand with him. So, when she showed up with Melia and told him she’s staying in the club house, it didn’t take much to get him to relent. He tried to play nice, but Melia gets under his skin.

Things change when the club’s biggest foe escalates their rivalry in an attempt to bring the Tormented Souls President to his knees. It’s up to Patrick to protect his sister and the things most important to her. Will he be able to keep everyone safe? Will Melia get caught in the crossfire? Or will it all be for nothing in the end?



Excerpt #1 

“What?” I growled, grabbing the back of the woman’s head when she started to pull away. Making my message clear; she wasn’t done just because I was on the phone, but to be sure, I said, “I didn’t say to fucking stop.”
“Seriously. At least stop fucking when you answer the phone.” Ryan’s disgusted voice floated over the line. I rolled my eyes even though she couldn’t see me.
“What, did you finally realize I was looking for you?” I rested my head against the back of the couch. The woman had no idea what the fuck she was doing with my cock. I would not be getting off unless she changed what she was doing. From the feel of it, it was possible she’d never sucked cock before. Trying to listen to Ryan but also get some pleasure out of the whore, I fisted my hand in her hair and attempted to show her a rhythm that felt better than what she was doing.
“Yes, I did. Sorry, Master. I didn’t realize I needed to report in immediately,” Ryan sarcastically replied. “I just got time to return your call. We’re pregnant and it’s twins. I hope they are both girls so they can drive their uncle even more crazy than he already is.”
It was easy to tell she was trying not to sound as happy and excited as she truly was. Always hiding behind her tough exterior. “Well, congrats on the brats. When am I going to meet this woman who is carrying the babes?”
“Never, if I have anything to say about it,” Ryan answered immediately.



Her Journey takes off from where we left off in “Her Ride.” Therefore I recommend that you read “Her Ride” first if you want to get to know and understand the characters of the Tormented Souls Motorcycle Club. The main difference in this second book is the featured couple; a shift away from Ryan & Ellis aka “Dirty” to Patrick aka “Wrench” & Melia. That been said, Ryan and Ellis's story continues as it is closely interwoven with that of Patrick and Melia's.
Patrick and Melia's worlds literally collided when they first meet. Neither knows who the other is, but manage to create a lasting first impression of each other for all the wrong reasons. When their stars are once again aligned; sparks start to fly.
Patrick is very much a stereotypical alpha man-whore. He's president of the MC, and used to women scratching his itch on demand. He's rough and demanding, showing little respect for the whores that throw themselves at him. Melia is a freelance photographer but more importantly the surrogate to Patrick's unborn niece or nephew. She's also a woman that is willing to stand up for herself; outspoken and unwavering. Melia doesn't like to been treated like a doormat and likewise, Patrick is taken aback by the fact another woman besides his sister Ryan, is willing to verbally stand up to him.
I spent most of the story trying to figure out why Patrick acted and behaved the way he did with women. Most of the time he was such an a*sehole, with tiny glimpses of someone that is capable of deeper, meaningful feelings. It was such a relief to finally try and understand the reasons behind his behavior with women.
Melia is equally frustrating. We are lead to believe that she has had problems with men and relationships in her past. Her own father was abusive. So, it was difficult to find a plausible reason why a woman would be attracted to such an ass as Patrick. I guess the “Off the chart” sex was just too good to resist. ;-)
This was a quick, likeable read with alternating POV's of Patrick and Melia. I found a few spelling errors, but these didn't spoil the overall enjoyment of this book.
** arc received in exchange for an honest review.
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Her Ride (Her #1)

Goodreads
Being happy. It sounds so simple. Yet, it seems that it’s always just out of reach for Shannon Ryan.

After serving overseas for seven years as a female United States Marine, Ryan is finally getting out the military. But coming home to live with her biker brother and his motorcycle club is more difficult than she thought it would be. Much has changed in the years that she has been gone, including Ellis, her brother’s best friend and childhood crush.

Ellis 'Dirty' Crane is the second in command for Tormented Souls Motorcycle Club. The only thing he lives for is the club, that is until Ryan comes home, no longer the wild little girl that followed him around. The two things standing in his way of getting what he wants are Patrick, Ryan's brother and leader of the club, and Jeremiah, Ryan’s boyfriend.

Can Ellis break through Ryan’s walls? Burn them and Jeremiah down? Prove to her brother that he’s the right man for her? Or is Ryan hiding more than she’s letting on?

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Stay at home mother of two with a passion for reading almost as much as writing. She is often found curled up with her Kindle reading while her children cuddle up on either side 'reading' books of their own. Married for almost ten years to the most wonderful husband and father, she couldn't ask for more out of life. Except maybe to live somewhere not quite as hot as the desert she currently lives in.

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Blog Stop: Lights to my Siren by Lani Lynn Vale


Author Lani Lynn Vale is back with a brand new series that is a spin off from her beloved Freebirds! LIGHTS TO MY SIREN is available October 2nd, be sure to add it to your TBR list today or purchase your own copy and get lost in Sebastian and Baylee's story!

Lights To My Siren
by Lani Lynn Vale
October 2nd, 2014
"Vale intertwines these two series effortlessly and produces another engaging, sexy, and fun book that hooked me from page one." ~ Tori from SmexyBooks


You’re The Lights…


Sebastian had one rule.

No women on the back of his bike. Period.

The one time he broke that rule, he killed the woman that was carrying his child.

Then comes Baylee Roberts. She makes Sebastian want to break every single rule he’d ever implemented. Hell, but she even makes him consider that dreaded H word. A helmet.


To My…

Baylee Roberts innocently walked into her bathroom never expecting that she’d find a man in there. It is her bathroom after all, and she lives alone.
From the instant he placed his hat on her head to protect her from the sun, Baylee’s mind becomes filled with thoughts of a certain biker.
She really shouldn’t go there. There’s no telling what kind of dangerous things he does for The Dixie Wardens MC.

Siren…

Nothing is ever as easy as it should be. Their relationship’s one of them.
Baylee’s brother is a cop. Baylee’s father is a cop. Which inevitably means that Baylee’s going to have certain hang-ups about being with a man like himself.
Sebastian has a lot on his plate with his busy job as a firefighter, a single father, and the vice president of The Dixie Wardens MC.
Not enough, though, to keep him away from Baylee.
When a series of arsons rattle their hometown and puts Sebastian’s life on the line, Baylee finally realizes the only fire Sebastian can’t put out is the one inside her heart.



“We had another arson, but we got there before it was fully engulfed. The arsonist didn’t like that and decided to throw a gas can through the back window when we were inside. I was the last one out before it blew; I was thrown down some stairs. I might have a couple of broken ribs.” Sebastian said hesitantly.
Kettle snorted, bringing my gaze to him. I hadn’t realized it before, but he’d been there since I’d entered the room.
He was dressed much the same as Sebastian, only he still had his shirt on.
He was smudged with dirt, his hair was plastered to his head from sweat, and he had a gash under his cheek that needed stitches.
“Of course, going down over the second floor balcony isn’t really the same as being thrown down stairs.” Kettle said dryly.
I gasped, knowing Sebastian had to be in extreme pain when I’d thrown myself at him, but he hadn’t complained even once. “Oh, Sebastian. I’m sorry.”
Instead of saying anything, Sebastian gathered me close, holding me tightly, much to the consternation of the grizzled old man that was taking up a silent vigil across the room.
Kettle, on the other hand, didn’t seem to mind in the least.
He was wearing a smile that practically lit up the room.
“Stop looking at her shorts.” Sebastian suddenly growled from behind me, making me jolt.
I looked in between the two in confusion. “What’s wrong with my shorts? They’re not really that bad.” I said hesitantly.
Sebastian snorted while Kettle decided to put in his two cents. “You’re wearing black panties with pink hearts.”
I gasped, and looked down at my legs.
Okay, they were a little short, but they really weren’t that bad!
Instead of arguing, I crossed my arms and glared at the man.
He laughed.
The bastard.


Lani Lynn Vale is a married mother of three living in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She is currently a student pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing. When she’s not cooking, cleaning, wiping dirty faces free of permanent marker stains, going to school, or running errands, you can find her at her computer lost in her fictional character’s world.


(2) E-copies of Texas Tornado (Freebirds, #5) by Lani Lynn Vale
(1) $20 amazon gift card




TOUR SCHEDULE:
September 29, 2014
September 30, 2014
iScream Books - Excerpt
October 1, 2014
Belle's Book Bag - Spotlight
A Novel Review - Dream Cast
October 2, 2014
Indy Book Fairy - Spotlight
October 3, 2014
Cocktails and Books - Top 5 List
October 5, 2014
October 8, 2014
Toot's Book Reviews - Author Interview
October 9, 2014
Snarky Mom Reads... - Spotlight
October 10, 2014
Book Loving Pixies - Excerpt
October 13, 2014
We Love Kink - Q&A
October 14, 2014
October 15, 2014
Cat's Reviews - Excerpt
October 17, 2014
October 20, 2014
deal sharing aunt - Spotlight
October 21, 2014
October 22, 2014
Crazy Daisy Book Whore - Top 5 List
October 23, 2014
October 24, 2014
yah gotta read this - Spotlight


Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Blog Tour - Tiffany Snow


Here are the links for all those taking part in the Blog Tour for Turn on a Dime - Kade's Turn by Tiffany Snow.  There is a tour-wide giveaway of a $50 Amazon Gift Card.  The tour stops here on 6th September.

KT Book Reviews 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

Little Read RidingHood 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

My Book Muse 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

Orchard Book Club 18th August Review

PerusingPrincesses 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

We Love Kink 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt

Wild Wordy Women 18th August Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

Books, Brownies and Barkers 19th August Secret Realm Book Reviews

Christine's Blog  19th August Review

RiverinaRomantics 19th August Spotlight w/Excerpt

Read Your WritesBook Reviews 22nd August Reviews

Ramblings From ThisChick 23rd August Spotlight w/Excerpt

Life & Times of a Book Addict 25th August Interview & Review

2 Girls a Book and aGlass of Wine 26th August Spotlight w/Excerpt

Secret Realm BookReviews 30th August Secret Realm Book Reviews

Lit Slave 1st September Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

The Avid BookCollector 3rd September Spotlight w/Excerpt

Escape Reality withBooks 4th September Spotlight w/Excerpt

Ellesea LovesReading 6th September Interview & Review

deal sharing aunt 9th September Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review

Orchard Book Club 10th September Review

JUST ROMANTICSUSPENSE 13th September Spotlight w/Excerpt

Lit Slave 16th September Review

Reading Between theWines Book Club 18th September Spotlight w/Excerpt

Cocktails andBooks 20th September Spotlight w/Excerpt & Review