Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Blog Tour: Pure Torture by Tania Sparks


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PURE TORTURE
Oblivion on Tour #3
Tania Sparks
Releasing July 29th, 2016


Cody’s the sexy drummer extraordinaire of the hard rock band Oblivion.

Kitty’s the little sister of one of Cody’s band mates and she’s had a secret crush on him for years.

When the band are back home for a few days, the chemistry between them is both unexpected and undeniably off-the-charts.

She quickly realizes that the prospect of having what she’s always fantasized about is a very real possibility.

He quickly realizes that although he feels this mind-blowing attraction towards her, she’s the little sister of one of his band mates - he would get his ass kicked from here to hell if he ever laid a finger on her!

But can Kitty convince him? After all, no one else needs to know, a one-time hook-up might suit both of them…or could it ruin everything?

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I sit down in an empty space on the chair right next to him. He can’t get up and move now, it would be way too obvious to the others that he’s trying to avoid me. I smile and sarcastically chirp, “You having a good time Cody?”

He groans and responds grouchily, “No, not really.”

I lean in close to him, so close that I can feel the heat from his skin. I place my hand on his knee and see him suck in a deep breath. I purr, “Why don’t you come up and have a dance.”

His response is abrupt. “No thanks.”

Hansen, who’s sitting on the other side of him punches him playfully on the shoulder as he reprimands, “Don’t be such a dickhead Sticks. If a beautiful lady asks you to dance, you fucking drag your sorry ass out of that seat and go and dance.” Hansen pushes him, nudging him roughly out of his seat. Cody tumbles off his chair but quickly gains his footing as he glares irately at Hansen.


I quickly take advantage of the opportunity by springing out of my chair and securing Cody’s hand in mine. I tug on his arm, “Come on Cody, it’ll be fun, I promise.” Cody just responds with a grunt as I start to drag him reluctantly to the dance floor. After a few steps he takes control and it’s him that’s practically dragging me as we push our way into the middle of the crowd. We’re so far into the vibrating and moving swarm of people that we’re completely out of sight from the VIP area. Until now Cody had kept his distance but as soon as we reach a spot where he’s obviously satisfied that we can’t be seen by his bandmates, he grabs me roughly around my body, one hand clasping my ass and the other around my waist as he crushes our bodies together. I can feel his hard muscled torso pressing against my soft curves and he feels so darned good. His eyes focus on mine and the heat and lust radiating off him is voracious. As he starts to move erotically against me he rumbles, “You’re fuckin’ killing me Kitty. I’ve tried to keep my distance, but you’re making it near impossible.” His face is so close to mine that I can feel his breath as he groans, “You’re such a massive tease.”



Pure Torture is my first Tania Sparks book, but I've already gone and purchased the previous books in this series to dig into.  Though this is book three in the series, I didn't have a problem following along with the story, so I'd say it can definitely be read a standalone. 

One of my favorite tropes is Brother's best friend - so obviously the set up for this book worked for me from the start, even though its a smidge different.  Another winning point this book had going for it from the synopsis alone was Rockstar! Who doesn't love a good Rockstar romance?

Our cast of characters include Cody, the drummer of the band, and Kitty, little sister to the guitarist. Kitty's had a serious crush on Cody for a while and when the come around together, the chemistry explodes between them, Kitty feels like maybe they stand a chance.  Cody, who feels a familial closeness to his band and its members doesn't want to cause any problems, so he tries to stay away from Kitty, denying his feelings. 

This story is full of drama, angst and all the rest that entail a rockstar book, the groupies, the partying, drugs and all the rest.  There were moments in the book, where I wanted to smack some sense into the characters, and moments where I wanted to give them a hug and maybe share a cry or two.  The push and pull struggle between Cody and Kitty felt sort of overdone, but also was believable.  

I really enjoyed getting to know not just Cody and Kitty, but the rest of the band members, and their girlfriends (those who had them). The group definitely was close and you could feel the way they cared about each other.  

Pure Torture definitely brings on the heat, with lots of steamy scenes and power chemistry. There is no denying the spark between these two characters.

I can't wait to go back and read the previous books in this series to learn more about each character and the group as a whole. 






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Tania Sparks is a romantic at heart who genuinely believes in true love and soul mates. She met her husband while still at school, she was sixteen, he was seventeen. They are high school sweethearts who more than twenty five years later are still very much in love and are happily married with two beautiful daughters.

Tania does have a full time job, but in her spare minutes enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and reading. She's an avid reader who tends to chomp through a large volume of books, mainly in the romance genre. Her other major 'hobby' is writing steamy rock star erotic romances!

In 2014, after finding herself constantly being inspired by numerous romance novels, she decided to try her hand at writing. After penning her first scene she discovered that she enjoyed it immensely and so resolved to continue with the rest of the story that was swirling in her imagination. That story resulted in her first novel, Heaven Sent which is the first book in her Oblivion on Tour Series. This was soon followed by Bolt From The Blue and Pure Torture. Each book in the series is a stand-alone story which follows a different band member from a hard rock group called Oblivion - and of course the feisty ladies that steal their hearts! The other books in the series are at various stages of completion.

Now-a-days Tania finds it very difficult to control her imagination and swears that her rock stars are constantly chanting their stories in her head. She can't wait to share them with you...



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Review: Surge by Amity Cross

Title: Surge
Author: Amity Cross
Source: ARC
Released: August 3, 2016
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Synopsis:

Dean Hayes has always fought in the shadow of his identical twin, Lincoln. 
Climbing the ranks of professional MMA is his entire life, he’s never once stopped to forge anything meaningful outside of the octagon. Instead, he’s fixated on unrequited feelings for a woman who only ever used him for her own end. 
After ten years hoping for a miracle, holding onto his hopeless fantasy could cost Dean his one shot at true love…and he doesn’t even know it. 

When Josie Cunningham left her dead end job to become the Public Relations manager for the hottest pair of fighters in the AUFC—the Hayes Twins—she never knew how wild the ride was going to be. 
Dean has been thorn in her side from day one, constantly pushing her buttons…including the one right over her heart. Bending the rules and none the wiser for her secret attraction, he tears at her self-control until she snaps under the pressure. 
When Josie decides to act on her feelings, her world is turned upside down… And she’s thrown right in the path of the storm of the century with no way to shield her heart. 

With the middleweight title up for grabs, all’s fair in love, war…and the octagon.


Review

I've loved every book in the Beat & Pulse series from Amity Cross and Surge was no exception.  Surge brought us the final book in the series and gives us Dean's story. 

Dean and Lincoln have always done everything together, always on the same page, and then Linc ran off and got himself a steady girl and Dean was left behind in that respect. But Dean wants more, he wants what Linc has, the steady girl, a love to live for, but he doesn't know where to start. First, he's got to move on from the woman he thinks holds his heart. 

Josie doesn't know how it happened, how she developed a crush on Dean, or how she ended her relationship with Hamish to act on it.  But one things for sure, once Josie admits her feelings, her life takes a 180.  Nothing's the same, and Josie's battling more than just feelings for a man she thinks couldn't possibly want her.  

Dean's beside himself when he discoveres Josie's feelings for him, shocked beyond belief, but the more thinks about it, the more he finds himself wanting to work it out between them.  Dean's up agaisnt the fight of his life, and we're not talking in the ring. 

Surge gives us the struggle Dean and Josie go through on their way to finding each other and holding on. Drama, misunderstandings, and emotional fears lurking to steal away happiness all take part in the story.  I loved the glimpses into the other characters lives, Ren and Ash's wedding, Linc and Violet, Coach, and even an update on Monica (No spoilers here, but I could have done with out her presence).  I loved the push and pull between Dean and Josie as they struggled with their careers as well, trying to find a balance between the two aspects of their lives.  Their relationship wasn't easy, it wasn't instant happiness, but anything less than the story they got, wouldn't have fit them either. 





Release Day Blast: One Size Fits All Anthology

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Release Date: August 3, 2016
 
Synopsis
Thirteen bestselling authors bring you a collection of stories that aren't a 'One Size Fits All'.   We're bringing you laughter that just might cause you to pee your pants. Heat; that might cause you to fan yourself. Steam; that you might need to dry off from. Toys; that might require batteries and more packed in behind this cover.   Join Gina Whitney, Shari J. Ryan, Courtney Cole, Danielle Jamie, Isabelle Richards, Misha Elliott, Gia Riley, Meghan Quinn, M.C. Cerny, Alexis Noelle, BL Berry, A.M. Willard, and TJ Burton, as we support the Purple Heart Foundation with 100% proceeds donated.  
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The One Size Fits All anthology is full of short stories that will have you laughing til you cry.  Each story included has its own comedic twist, but will definitely bring out your inner twelve year old boy. Each story is just long enough to get you intriqued by the story, but short enough to have you wishing for more from the characters.  Each story is a mix of rom-com amazingness that will grab your attention and bring a smile to your face with its mix of hilarity and sweetness.  

Each short story in this anthology will also give you an idea of the author's writing style, and there were a few new to me that I will now have to check out their full length books.  If you need a break from the angsty drama filled books and love to laugh out loud, pick up your copy of this anthology today and give it a read. This anthology will refresh you to dig deeper into something a little more serious later. 




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Review: Tempting the Law by Alexa Riley

Title: Tempting the Law
Author: Alexa Riley
Source: ARC
Release Date: 8/3/16
Links: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31278613-tempting-the-law
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Synopsis:


Eden literally fell into Coen's arms as he rescued her, and she has belonged to him ever since that day. She has sent him an invitation to her graduation and he's obliged to go... Right?

Coen has always been Eden's knight in shining armor, and now she needs him more than ever. Will he come and rescue her one final time?

Warning: This book is short, with speed-of-light insta-love and a ridiculous storyline. If you're looking for quick and dirty, then come tempt the law with us




Review:

Alexa Riley's books are always a quick but hot and steamy read.  Tempting the Law was no different. Two years ago, when he was a cop, Coen rescued a teenage girl, Eden after she was kidnapped.  Something about that night, about that girl has stuck with him through the years and he can't help himself but show up when he gets an invite to see her two years later.

Eden's life isn't all goodness and light, but she's felt complete safety once in her life and she aims to feel it again. When she invites Coen to her graduation, its with a plan in mind, one she hopes he'll fall for.

These two come together easily and quickly while steaming up the pages. Tempting the law is another quick and easy read from Alexa Riley which will get your blood pumping just a bit and keep you enthralled.




Cover Reveal: The Consequence by Giana Darling

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Series: Evolution of Sin Book #3

Author: Giana Darling

Genre: Erotic Romance

Release: September 8th

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Does everyone deserve a happy ending?

Giselle Moore has been through a lot in her short life but things are looking up; her premier art showing in New York City is on the horizon, she has been reunited with her family and, most of all, she is deeply in love with the mysterious Frenchman she met on vacation in Mexico.

There is only one thing that could derail her happiness and that is her guilt over her forbidden relationship with Sinclair. After finally confessing their love for each other, the two decide to travel to Paris, France where they may begin to discover what it really means to be together.

When a terrible family accident beckons them back home, the return of sinister man from the past, crumbling business deals and a family that has turned against them tests their fledgling romance and the very idea that they could possibly live happily ever after.

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Giana Darling is a Canadian romance author currently writing an erotic romance series entitled The Evolution of Sin. After living in the French Alps, Paris and various places on both coasts of Mexico, she lives in the gorgeous city of Vancouver, British Columbia with her Chef best friend and a cat named Persephone. When she isn't writing, she hosts dinner parties, travels extensively and reads like it is going out of style.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Release Blitz: Rogue by Michele Mannon


Rogue
Michelle Mannon

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Book Description:
My lover is dead.

And they think I killed him.

I'm running rogue. Hell bent on both revenge and redemption. Whatever it takes, I'm going to finish a job that began nine months ago. An unauthorized assignment that turned horribly, devastatingly wrong. My miscalculation. My fault. My heart left shattered into incomplete pieces which will never wholly fit back together again.

But first I have to outsmart my former organization and the hired killer they've sent after me; a killer who knows my every move, who’s been inside my head, my heart, and my dreams. 

Author Bio:
Michele Mannon is an avid fan of traveling, skinny cinnamon lattes, and gawking at shirtless men on television--jocks, MMA fighters, vampires, and bikers alike. With a love for different cultures and rich "characters", she earned a degree in French, taught English in Japan, and worked in the NYC fashion industry. Now she puts her experiences to pen, by creating sassy heroines and oh-so sexy Alpha males, and throwing them into situations they'd never dream of being caught in. Michele lives in New Jersey with her family and three wicked cats.

Release Blast: Sweet Carolina Morning by Susan Schild


Life down South just got a whole lot sweeter...


SWEET CAROLINA MORNING
Willow Hill #2
Susan Schild
Releasing Aug 2nd, 2016
Lyrical Press


Life down South just got a whole lot sweeter in Susan Schild’s new novel about a woman whose happily-ever-after is about to begin…whether she’s ready for it or not. 

Finally, just shy of forty years old, Linny Taylor is living the life of her dreams in her charming hometown of Willow Hill, North Carolina. The past few years have been anything but a fairy tale: Left broke by her con man late-husband, Linny has struggled to rebuild her life from scratch. Then she met Jack Avery, the town’s much-adored veterinarian. And she’s marrying him.

Everything should be coming up roses for Linny. So why does she have such a serious case of pre-wedding jitters? It could be because Jack’s prosperous family doesn’t approve of her rough-and-tumble background. Or that his ex-wife is suddenly back on the scene. Or that Linny has yet to win over his son’s heart. All these obstacles—not to mention what she should wear when she walks down the aisle—are taking the joy out of planning her wedding. Linny better find a way to trust love again, or she might risk losing the one man she wants to be with—forever…


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Susan Schild writes wholesome and sunny Southern fiction. She likes stories about charming men, missing money, adventuresome women, sweet dogs, and happily ever afters at any age. 

Susan is a wife and a stepmother. She enjoys rummaging through thrift store for treasures like four dollar cashmere sweaters and amateur watercolor paintings. She likes taking walks with her Lab mix, Tucker, and his buddies. She and her family live in North Carolina.

Susan has used her professional background as a psychotherapist and a management consultant to add authenticity to her characters.

SWEET SOUTHERN HEARTS, the final book in the Willow Hill series, will be released in January of 2017. Readers can look forward to more adventures, new beaus, sinister ministers, lovebirds over fifty, a road trip for Mama and her pals, and maybe even an “I Do”...or two.



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