Searching For Perfect by Jennifer Probst Spotlight + Giveaway

Posted on 04/25/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

SEARCHING FOR PERFECT by Jennifer Probst

Will be released Tuesday, April 29th

Series: Searching For, #2

Book Summary:

The up-and-coming matchmaking agency Kinnections is the hottest thing to hit Verily, New York—just like Kennedy Ashe, social director for the service she owns with her two best girlfriends. A coach, consultant, and cheerleader rolled into one super-sizzling package, Kennedy creates dream dates, encourages singles to shine, and never refuses a challenge—not even Nate Ellison Raymond Dunkle, rocket scientist, nerd extraordinaire, and Kennedy’s newest client.

Kennedy vows to work her magic and transform this hot mess in a lab coat with a disastrous relationship track record into the most wanted man on the Verily dating scene. If only she could turn the wand on herself . . .

Though she radiates confidence and sex appeal, Kennedy harbors deep-seated insecurities from a tormented past and lifelong struggle with weight issues. When she realizes she and Nate are cut from the same cloth and might be perfect together, can Kennedy learn to let her heart lead the way? Or will her fears sentence her to the sidelines as Nate finds love—with someone else?

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AUTHOR BIO:
Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She took a short hiatus to get married, get pregnant, buy a house, get pregnant again, pursue a master’s in English Literature, and rescue two shelter dogs. Now she is writing again.

She makes her home in Upstate New York with the whole crew. Her sons keep her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean.
She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, was ranked #6 on Amazon’s Best Books for 2012. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases and her street team at http://www.jenniferprobst.com.

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Website: www.jenniferprobst.com
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Tangled Innocence by Carrie Ann Ryan Blog Tour + Giveaway

Posted on 04/25/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis

Humans aren’t as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic. But what happens when something changes?

As one of the seven lightning struck women, Nadie Morgan has known for a while now that her fate would be forever changed…and revolve around a certain dragon. From the first time Dante Bell saw Nadie, he knew she was the one for him. There’s just one problem–there’s another in his life he’s waiting on as well.

When Jace Goodwin, a bear shifter and Mediator, finally comes back to the human realm after years away under circumstances out of his control, his first stop is to Dante’s Circle where he not only finds his dragon, but the woman they both have been waiting for.

Once secrets are told and the sparks fly, Nadie’s new life becomes something she never thought possible. However there’s another realm at play and Jace and Nadie’s dragon will have to fight harder than he’s ever fought before to keep the life he’s waited eons for.

Warning: Contains one not-so-innocent human, a bear known for his bear-hugs, a tattooed and pierced dragon with a fiery temper, and a connection so explosive, you’ll be fanning yourself from page one.

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Author Bio

USA Today Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan never thought she’d be a writer. Not really. No, she loved math and science and even went on to graduate school in chemistry. Yes, she read as a kid and devoured teen fiction and Harry Potter, but it wasn’t until someone handed her a romance book in her late teens that she realized that there was something out there just for her. When another author suggested she use the voices in her head for good and not evil, The Redwood Pack and all her other stories were born.

Carrie Ann is a bestselling author of over twenty novels and novellas and has so much more on her mind (and on her spreadsheets *grins*) that she isn’t planning on giving up her dream anytime soon.

Carrie Ann loves hearing from readers. Visit the links to the left to contact her.

Get in touch with Carrie Ann Ryan!

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Fixed On You by Laurelin Paige Blog Tour + Review + Giveaway

Posted on 04/25/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Title: Fixed On You
Series: Fixed #1
Author: Laurelin Paige
Publication Date: June 23, 2013

Summary: Stalking and restraining orders are a thing of Alayna Wither’s past. With her MBA newly in hand, she has her future figured out—move up at the nightclub she works at and stay away from any guy who might trigger her obsessive love disorder. A perfect plan.

But what Alayna didn’t figure on is Hudson Pierce, the new owner of the nightclub. He’s smart, rich, and gorgeous—the kind of guy Alayna knows to stay away from if she wants to keep her past tendencies in check. Except, Hudson’s fixed his sights on her. He wants her in his bed and makes no secret of it.

Avoiding him isn’t an option after he offers a business proposition she can’t turn down and she’s drawn further into his universe, unable to resist his gravitational pull. When she learns Hudson has a dark history of his own, she realizes too late that she’s fallen for the worst man she could possibly get involved with. Or maybe their less than ideal pasts give them an opportunity to heal each other and finally find the love their lives have been missing.

Tracey’s Review

When Alayna Withers likes a guy, she REALLY likes him. A lot. Hudson Pierce, on the other hand, can’t fall in love. That’s just the way that it is.Alayna Withers has a job she loves, working as a bartender at Sky Launch Nightclub. Having recently graduated with her Master’s degree in Business, she is in no hurry to settle down into the corporate world. Hudson Pierce is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He is young, powerful, rich, and has just bought Sky Launch. When Laynie and Hudson meet, their attraction is evident, but a) he’s her boss and b) she has a little problem with getting too attached to her boyfriends. Hudson, however, has a different kind of job for Laynie. He needs help convincing his parents that he’s not in love with his fiancee, and thinks that Laynie is just the girl to help him out. It won’t be a problem, because he’s immune to that pesky thing called love, so what could go wrong?

I loved, loved, loved this book, and Hudson Pierce is absolutely one of my favorite BBFs ever (and that’s saying a LOT). The rating of a book for me is measured by how engrossing the story is, how well I like the characters, and how hard it is for me to put it down. ‘Fixed On You’ is the total package, delivering in every single one of these categories. I can’t wait to get more of Hudson Pierce; this is a very solid five-star read for me, and I can’t recommend it enough.

About Laurelin:Laurelin Paige is the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Fixed Trilogy. She’s a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn’t seem to complain, however. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she’s probably singing, watching Mad Men and the Walking Dead, or dreaming of Adam Levine.

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Make It A Double by Sawyer Bennett Blog Tour + 5 Star Review

Posted on 04/23/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

MAKE IT A DOUBLE

BY USA Today Best-selling Author Sawyer Bennett

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Brody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he’s back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn’t recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love.

Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the luxurious and privileged lifestyle in which she was raised. Running her non-profit agency, The Haven, she is content to spend her days helping abused animals find sanctuary, which fulfills her in a way that money just can’t buy.

Maybe it’s that she recognizes in Brody some of the same characteristics she sees in her homeless wards, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.

While Brody struggles to surface from the darkness, Alyssa tries to protect her heart in case he’s not willing to accept the light that she offers him.

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My Review

Make It A Double is a heart warming romance that will have you believing in true love and second chances.

A terrible accident can change a person. Sometimes the change is a good thing and sometimes it’s not. For Brody Markham it may have been what he needed. What Brody did changed him for the good even though he should have never had to deal with it in the first place. Who knows what the future may have held for him if he had made a different decision. They say that hindsight is 20/20 right?

Alyssa Myers has done everything she can to set herself apart from her rich family. She has taken her trust fund and opened an animal shelter which she named The Haven. She works from dawn until dusk everyday and is grateful to get some help here and there from volunteers. She loves being able to provide shelter and homes to animals that are less fortunate.

In walks Brody and all the hard work she has done to separate herself from her rich friends and family is gone in an instant. Brody has a major chip on his shoulder when it comes to women with money. He sees Alyssa as nothing but another entitled heiress. Talk about a slap in the face. However, after one trip to The Haven Brody knows he made a huge mistake by judging Alyssa so quickly. Fire and Ice begin to form between this feisty couple. Alyssa can feel the chemistry between them and Brody just keeps dousing the flames of lust with ice water.

I really enjoyed Make It A Double. Sawyer creates emotionally complex characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. Brody really struggles with this past and Alyssa helps him find his way with a few bumps along the road of course. There is the accident, a kidnapping, and all of this action and suspense is topped off with a very special Happily Ever After. Sawyer had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages.

Make It A Double will have you laughing, crying, and in search of more batteries. Brody Markham will melt your heart and panties. He is a broody alpha male all wrapped up in gorgeously rough package.

About the Author

USA Today Best-Selling author, Sawyer Bennett, is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. She is married to a mobster (well, a market researcher) and they have two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

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East of Ecstasy by Laura Kaye Blog Tour + Review + Excerpt + Dual Giveaway

Posted on 04/23/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

About EAST OF ECSTASY:

The final chapter in the award-winning and bestselling Hearts of the Anemoi series…

She’s the only one who can give him the strength to save them all…

Annalise Fallston made peace with postponing her big-city dreams to care for her ill father, but lately she’s been filled with a restlessness not even her beloved painting dispels. Worse, the colors don’t speak to her as they always have, and all her efforts produce dark, foreboding images of a dangerous man and a terrifying future.

Devlin Eston, black-souled son of the evil Anemoi Eurus, is the only one who can thwart his father’s plan to overthrow the Supreme God of Wind and Storms. But first, Dev must master the unstable powers he’s been given. Distrusted and shunned by his own divine family, he never expected to find kindness and passion in the arms of a mortal.

But Devlin’s love puts Annalise in the path of a catastrophic storm, and in the final Armageddon showdown between the Anemoi and Eurus, sacrifices will be made, hearts broken, and lives changed forever…or lost.

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By Laura Kaye

I’m super excited to be celebrating my newest release, East of Ecstasy, today! This book is the last in my Greek-mythology-inspired Hearts of the Anemoi series, and it features an outcast god upon whose shoulders the weight of the world literally rests. It’s a story of belonging and finding strength in love and good triumphing over evil. Today, I’ve got a sexy excerpt for you where the hero is confronted with a choice and takes a chance. Read on…

Flying in the elements, Devlin brought them in through the chimney, a regular frickin’ Santa, except, you know, without the gifts, good cheer, or glad tidings.

Inside, he followed her directions to a room at the top of the steps on the second floor. Big, fluffy-looking bed in the center, long dresser topped with jewelry and trinkets, walls covered in paintings and photographs. Anna’s bedroom, then. Her most private space.

No big deal.

Except in Devlin’s world you didn’t let someone into your inner sanctum, well, ever. Because doing so required trust and loyalty, two concepts that were way more theoretical than actual, at least in Devlin’s experience. He trusted no one. And the only people who had ever been loyal to him were his brothers. One died for it. The other had been tortured and imprisoned.

So, damn big deal.

With the maelstrom raging inside his head, We’re here was all the warning Devlin managed to give before shifting them back into their corporeal forms just inside the door. A second later, he recalled how the experience had impacted Anna the last time, and found in his carelessness with her a whole new reason to hate himself.

She gasped and swayed. Devlin caught her in his arms, even though the emotional tumult he felt had resurrected the fear and anxiety about closeness and being touched that were his old best friends. And gods, even though his body was on high alert, Anna’s warm curves felt so good in his arms—

“You can let me go,” she said. “I know it makes you uncomfortable.”

Well, fuck.

For a moment, it felt as though time stopped, and Devlin found himself perched on a cliff’s edge. A step forward sent him into the cold, lonely free-fall of solitude, and very likely shut down any future possibility of receiving her touch—because, really, how many times could someone offer affection and have it thrown back in their face before they learned to keep it to themselves…or offer it to someone more worthy?

But a step backward, a step onto the solid safety of hard ground, well, that at least maintained her touch and affection as a potential. Whether Devlin was too emotionally stunted to grasp that potential with both hands and never let go was another matter entirely.

A moment of indecision. And then Devlin did something he almost never did—he took a chance, a risk, a figurative step away from the edge.

He leaned down, planted his hands in her silky hair, and kissed Anna like she was the air he needed to breathe.

And, sweet Zeus, after the slightest moment of surprised hesitation, she melted against him, fisted her hands in his hair, and opened her mouth to his on a high, throaty moan. Her arousal was a living presence all around him, kicking his heart into a sprint and sending blood pounding into his cock.

Devlin’s tongue swept into her mouth, tasting and stroking and twining with hers. One of his hands went to her back and pulled her closer, but it wasn’t enough. The disparity in their height was part of the problem, so Devlin dropped his hands to her ass and lifted her until her face was closer to his and her legs wrapped around his waist.

Gods, but she was a sweet little thing in his arms.

Anna’s moan was open and honest and full of need. And gods be damned the tight friction of her heated center over his erection had the room spinning around him until the only thing he knew or saw or felt was her. He stumbled a step until her back encountered the wall next to the door, and the forced collision of her hips into his had both of them crying out.

For so long, Devlin had suppressed and ignored the needs of his body, a penance for the wrongs done to others that lay at his feet. And that part of his brain was pricking at him like a jackhammer against concrete. But when Anna leveraged her back against the wall to grind against his cock, Devlin’s body threw his thinking mind into a dark corner and, for just once, let himself have something he wanted with the desperation of a dying man.

And he very well might be that.

So, did you have a favorite line from the excerpt? Thanks for reading!
Laura

Krisyn’s Review

Annalise is a painter who is compelled to paint pictures that she doesn’t understand.

Devlin is the son of an evil man struggling to do what is right even though no one expects him to be any better than his father.

Their chemistry is electric and their romance is powerful.

Anna is shocked to discover that the world she lives in isn’t nearly as straight forward as she thought. A strange and attractive man appears in her studio and demands to know why she is painting both him and his father. What they discover together is that she paints scenes straight out of the future. A future neither of them want to come true.

East of Ecstasy is a wonderful addition to the series. Devlin is a sexy bad boy type and Annalise is the nurturing but strong willed type. They are so believable together and the supernatural aspects of their lives make them a good match. The world that Laura Kaye creates with this series is wonderfully imaginative. The details in this book are perfect and everything fits together. This book is the final book of this series and it brings everything together perfectly. There is some sadness but the triumph is that much more powerful for it. This book is worth a read as a part of the series of even separate. You may be a little behind but that doesn’t mean the book isn’t powerful enough to get you invested in it anyway.

Catch up on the whole series with the Hearts of the Anemoi box set featuring the first three books: North of Need, West of Want, South of Surrender!

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About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Tempting The Bodyguard by Jennifer Armentrout Cover Reveal

Posted on 04/22/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

TEMPTING THE BODYGUARD OFFICIAL BLURB:

A sexy category romance from Entangled’s Brazen imprint…

He can protect her from everyone except himself.

Alana Gore is in danger. A take-no-prisoners publicist, her way with people has made her more than a few enemies over the years, but a creepy stalker is an entirely different matter. She needs a bodyguard, and the only man she can ask is not only ridiculously hot, but reputed to have taste for women that goes beyond adventurous.

Chandler Gamble has one rule: don’t protect anyone you want to screw. But with Alana, he’s caught between his job and his increasingly hard libido. On one hand, Alana needs his help. On the other, Chandler wants nothing more than to take the hot volcano of a woman in hand. To make her writhe in pleasure, until she’s at his complete mercy.

She needs protection. He needs satisfaction. And the moment the line is crossed, all hell will break loose…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

Where You Can Find Jennifer:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindiMadsen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentrout

Website: http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com

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A Lush Betrayal By Selena Laurence Review + Giveaway

Posted on 04/22/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

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Synopsis

Joss Jamison has it all. He’s the lead singer for the world’s hottest rock band, Lush. He’s wealthy, sexy, talented…and miserable. Twelve months ago, Joss lost his finely honed control and made a mistake he can’t undo. A mistake that could end up costing him his best friend, his band, and maybe his heart.

Mel DiLorenzo has it all. She’s been hired to document the world tour of her sister’s fiance’s rock band. She’s gorgeous, talented, loved…and sick of being the little sister. When she agrees to the summer job, Mel has no idea she’s walking into a minefield of friendships lost and hearts destroyed. She also has no idea what it means to be the object of Joss Jamison’s affections.

One hot rock star plus one life-altering mistake, add a dash of sexy younger sister and a handful of broken hearts, and you’ve got a recipe for fire. Life on the road can be hot, but for the boys of Lush, it’s about to get a whole hell of a lot hotter.

Kristyn’s Review

Joss Jamison is a rock star. He is a known panty dropper with a secret weakness for his bandmate and best friends girlfriend. He thinks she is the kind of woman he will never have until her sister Mel signs on to take pictures of their upcoming tour. Joss is instantly pulled in to Mel. He is drawn to her brightness. His world is full of darkness and secrets and he wants nothing more than to forget them all and be with her.

Mel is caught up in her own scandal and doesn’t notice the secrets and tension floating around the Lush tour. She finds herself drawn to Joss even though she has been warned away multiple times by her sister. But she doesn’t see the person her sister warns her about. She see’s a caring man who wants her by his side. He wants to talk with her and laugh with her. And he doesn’t instantly try to get in her pants. There is so much more to him than other people think. But there is also more than she thinks and the secrets always come out.

A Lush Betrayal could have been just another rocker romance; one in a growing trend. But this book sets its self apart because of the grit and depth. There is an under layer of darkness to this book built by secrets and lies. And the story really shines once the truth comes out and the characters chose their paths. The writing has depth and feeling. Joss could have been unlikable just because of his past mistakes but somehow he grows and becomes someone you can’t help but love. Mel is strong and yet soft. She is a perfect mix of characteristics the strongest of which are her faith and loyalty.

This book is a wonderful romance that is so real. But be prepared for a major book hangover!

About Selena Laurence

Selena Laurence lives in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and spends a lot of time at soccer games, on her laptop, and reading. She is a full-time romance author who loves nothing more than a good love story, whether it be about rock stars or college kids. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Colorado Romance Writers. Her books have been on Amazon Topselling lists in Military Romance, Contemporary Romance, Hispanic fiction and Multicultural Romance. She requires a Mocha Latte every day to function, keeps a goldendoodle at her feet most of the time, and has more kids than she knows what to do with.

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One To Protect by Tia Louise Release Day Blitz + Giveaway

Posted on 04/21/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis:

One scar.

One betrayal.

No escape.
When Sloan Reynolds beats criminal charges, Melissa Jones stops believing her wealthy, connected ex-husband will ever pay for what he did to her.

Derek Alexander can’t accept that—a tiny silver scar won’t let him forget, and as a leader in the security business, he is determined to get the man who hurt his fiancée.

Then the body of a former call girl turns up dead. She’s the breakthrough Derek’s been waiting for, the link to Sloan’s sordid past he needs. But as usual, legal paths to justice have been covered up or erased.

Derek’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect his family when his partner Patrick Knight devises a plan that changes everything.

It’s a plan that involves coloring outside the lines and taking a walk on the dark side. It goes against everything on which Alexander-Knight, LLC, is based.

And it’s a plan Derek’s more than ready to follow.

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Standalone, M/F, HEA.

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Excerpt:

“What have you done?”
His voice is full of warmth as he watches me from the sofa.

“Since you’ve been working too hard—”

“Exaggeration.”

“Since you’ve been working too hard,” I repeat, “I decided to recreate our relaxing spa vacation in the desert.”

Placing the tray on the coffee table, I hand him his flute and lift mine. “To family restrooms.”

He laughs and clinks back. “To the gorgeous woman who drives me to crazy extremes.”

We sip and I crawl forward on the couch to kiss him and tell him again. “I love you.”

He leans forward, placing his flute, the tray, my flute, all of it on the coffee table. Then his hands move through the open robe to pull me onto his lap in a straddle, facing him. Just that fast, his mouth is on my neck, nibbling and kissing. My eyes are closed, and I’m powerless.

“I love you more,” he says beside my ear with a deep inhale. “You smell so good.”

Threading my fingers in his hair, I kiss his temple. “I wore the red lace…”

A rumble of approval, and his lips touch that spot behind my ear, a light scruff against my skin, sending shivers flying down my legs.

“My favorite.” His voice is thick as I pull his cheeks, reuniting our mouths.

For a moment, we make out like teenagers, hot and breathless, tongues entwining. He holds me against his bare chest, my elbows are bent, and my palms are on his cheeks. His mouth is like some rich, decadent chocolate I can never get enough of tasting. As we kiss, I feel him relax, and my hands slide behind his neck, my lips travel up to his brow. He hugs me against his torso and doesn’t move. Neither do I.

This big, strong man saved me twice. If comfort is what he needs, I’m here to give it to him. I’m here to give him anything. After a few more breaths, his arms relax. I lean back and study his face a moment. The robe has dropped around my shoulders, so I’m basically sitting nude on his lap, but I don’t care.

“Hungry?” I reach for the sandwich plate and hold it between us, right at our chins. “You probably won’t think it’s as good as Central Grocery, but I think it’s delicious.”

His blue eyes take me in before he bites. “Mmm…” is all I get.

Giggling, I lean forward and take a bite myself. The tangy, savory flavor of olives and smoky provolone fills my mouth.

“Delicious!” My voice is muffled.

His smile glows as he watches me, his voice full of love. “How’s the baby?”

Lowering the sandwich to the plate, I turn and put it on the side table again. “I can’t feel a thing, but the doctor said he’s doing great.”

My last checkup was a week ago, and we both agreed unless something unusual occurred, Derek could miss the routine exams. So far everything has been by the book.

“So he’s a boy now?”
I love his grin at the prospect of a little son.

Shrugging, I acquiesce. “Maybe… it’s too soon to know.”

His attention moves from my face to my abdomen. Large hands span my bare stomach before he leans forward and kisses me right below my sternum, right at the top of my belly.

“I love you,” he whispers to the little bean growing there.

I’m certain my heart melts in that instant, and I catch his face again to cover it with kisses. He’s right with me, lifting me in his arms and carrying me to the master suite. A California king-sized bed fills the space, and he spreads me out on the soft mattress, lying on his side next to me.

I trail my fingers lightly over his brow, to his temple, following a line to his strong jaw. He looks at me like I’m the most fragile thing in his bed—another detail he knows isn’t true.

We don’t disturb the moment, though. The truth might be that both of us are strong as iron, tough as flint, but holding each other, we know how precious it is that we’re here, together.

The randomness of chance keeps us both in awe, and for that, we treasure these moments. After working so hard, our reunions are the sweetest bliss. He holds me, and I feel very needed and extremely sexy. This man is like water in the desert to me, and it isn’t hard to see the feeling is mutual.

“I’m sorry I interrupted dinner.” Leaning forward, he nibbles the skin at my neck, and a surge rises between my legs. “Can you wait?”

My voice is thick as I answer. “I guess so…”

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Make It A Double by Sawyer Bennett Release Day Blitz + Review + Party

Posted on 04/21/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

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MAKE IT A DOUBLE

BY USA Today Best-selling Author Sawyer Bennett

Join us at AToMR Tours facebook page for Happy Hour with the Last Call Bar! From 6pm-7pm EST we will be celebrating the release of MAKE IT A DOUBLE with giveaways, quizzes, and BRODY! Grab a drink (non-alcoholic for those under 21 years of age) and stop by!

Also, Sawyer Bennett will be doing a Q&A on Tuesday, April 22^nd at 8pm EST at Flawk.to. Come join in to the Sawyer Bennett session and look for AToMR’s Flawk sheep!

Last Call, #2

Adult Contemporary Romance

Released April 21, 2014

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Maybe it’s that she recognizes in Brody some of the same characteristics she sees in her homeless wards, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.

While Brody struggles to surface from the darkness, Alyssa tries to protect her heart in case he’s not willing to accept the light that she offers him.

*MAKE IT A DOUBLE can be read as a stand-alone*

My Review

Make It A Double is a heart warming romance that will have you believing in true love and second chances.

Make It A Double will have you laughing, crying, and in search of more batteries. Brody Markham will melt your heart and panties. He is a broody alpha male all wrapped up in gorgeously rough package.

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Night After Night by Lauren Blakely Release Day Blitz + Review + Giveaway

Posted on 04/18/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

We are thrilled that Lauren Blakely’s NIGHT AFTER NIGHT is available today!!! NIGHT AFTER NIGHT is the first full-length novel from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series! The prequel novella, FIRST NIGHT, is included in NIGHT AFTER NIGHT!! Grab your copy today and don’t forget to enter to win a signed paperback copy of NIGHT AFTER NIGHT!

About NIGHT AFTER NIGHT:

**Warning: Spare panties are needed for reading this book…you’re welcome.***
“You are being rewarded for turning me on. But we’re doing it my way. You teased the hell out of me, and now I want to watch you squirm. Crawl up on my bed and get on your hands and knees.”

Their world was sex, love, and lies.

He intoxicated her. Commanded. Consumed.

With a dirty mind and a mouth to match, Clay Nichols is everything Julia never knew she wanted and exactly what she cannot have. He walked into her life one night and unlocked pleasure in her that she never knew was possible. Possessing her body, captivating her every thought. Which makes him way too dangerous for Julia to risk her heart, given that she has a price tag on her head. She ran after one mind-blowing week with him, but now he’s back, and determined to make her his own.

No matter the cost.

She was a sexy drug to him. Fiery, unforgettable, and never enough, Julia is an enigma, and Clay isn’t willing to let her go without a fight. But she’s got dark secrets of her own that threaten to destroy any chance of happiness. She’s a wanted woman – the stakes are high, her every move is watched, and yet the lure between them can’t be denied. Can two people burned by love trust again when desire and passion are met by danger at every turn?

A sensual, emotionally-charged erotic romance from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…

Please note: This book is intended for 18+ due to dirty talk, light bondage, and lots of sexy scenes. This ebook edition also includes the prequel novella First Night, which precedes Night After Night.

Review – 5 Scorching Hot Flames

Get ready to fan yourself ladies. Clay Nichols is a sinfully sexy dirty talking lawyer that will have your panties soaked.

Night After Night is an insanely sexy and erotic fantasy. Clay and Julia have an insane amount of sexual chemistry. You cant even imagine that they could walk away from each other after an experience like that. But, Julia does not even walk. She runs. She has demons that she refuses to let anyone see.

Clay is stunned. He can’t get her out of his head. They had two amazing weekends together, or at least he thought they were amazing, so why would she run away. He tries to get her out of his head but he can’t. He knows that she feels more for him then she is letting on. There is no way that this was only about sex.

Julia is devastated. She did not intend to let Clay into her heart. She can’t stop thinking about him and because she cares more for him then she intended she cannot let him in on her secret. She will not put him in danger. The problem is that her secret is destroying any relationship that she might want to have with Clay.

Lauren weaves a very sexy tale about two lovers that are hiding their true selves from one another. She again masterfully develops two very complex characters that are not destined to have a happily ever after. This naughlty little read is full of action, mystery and suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Night After Night is a steamy and sexy read that will leave you out of breath and panting for more. Thank goodness we only have to wait a few weeks for After This Night because the suspense is killing me.

Tracey’s Review –5 Scorching Hot Flames

Oh, my goodness, holy hotness! Clay Nichols is one sexy-as-all-get-out alpha man. He is smart, super-hot, and as dirty-talking as they come, and I couldn’t be happier. Julia Bell is strong, sassy, and in control, which is just the way Clay likes his women. Together, they are on fire.

We first met Clay and Julia in ‘First Nights.’ At the suggestion of McKenna, Julia’s sister, Clay stopped into Julia’s bar on a business trip to San Francisco. Their chemistry was immediate and off-the-charts, and they spent one passionate night together before going their separate ways. Except it wasn’t as easy as they expected, as neither one could stop thinking of the other.

Before long, Clay and Julia begin a scorching long-distance affair, fueled by their intense desire for each other. Their relationship quickly becomes about much more than just sex. Their initial attraction leads to the knowledge that they want more from their relationship, that they want to get to know each other better and make things work.

There are, of course, some bumps along the way, because the way of true love is never smooth, right? Julia is harboring some secrets that she feels that she cannot share with Clay, because she wants to keep him safe. Clay, though, has had issues with trust in his past, so lying for him is a deal-breaker. I was on the edge of my seat, wishing that these two would just TALK about things already.

Lauren Blakely has, as usual, worked her magic with ‘Night After Night.’ I cannot wait for ‘After This Night’ to find out how Clay’s and Julia’s story ends.

BUY LINKS:

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1ijJ9Sz
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JG8FKO8
Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00JG8FKO8
Amazon Canada: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JG8FKO8
iBooks: http://bit.ly/1erjaCz
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/night-after-night-lauren-blakely/1118612027?ean=2940149230006&itm=1&usri=night+after+night+lauren+blakely

Also, the sequel in The Seductive Nights Series, AFTER THIS NIGHT, is up for pre-order now! Here are the links!

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About Lauren Blakely:

Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He’s Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.

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