Release Blitz: Made For You by Kelly Elliott

Posted on 11/08/2016 by shellbellereads

One decision.

Two lives ripped apart.

For Holden Warner and Emylie Sanchez, the road back to each other has been long and jagged. Each of them hiding from the truth, but unwilling to move on from the love they share.

When life no longer allows them to run from their past, they soon realize they’re two souls who will never fit anywhere except … with each other.

MADE FOR YOU is a stand-alone novel.

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kellyauthor Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.

Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.

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Release Blitz: Dirty Wicked by Shayla Black – A Wicked Lovers Novella – 1001 Dark Nights

Posted on 11/08/2016 by shellbellereads

From New York Times bestselling author, Shayla Black…

After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former private eye Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help.

Beautiful widow Sasha Porter has been hunted by his enemies. Desperate, she offers him anything to keep her young daughter safe, even agreeing to become his mistress. The last thing either of them want are emotional entanglements but as they entrap the ruthless politician who arranged Nick’s downfall and passion sizzles between them, danger closes in.

Will he choose love over vengeance before it’s too late?

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“Wake me in an hour,” he insisted.

“All right.”

“Thanks.” He tugged off his shirt.

With the fabric gone, Nick exposed tribal tattoos that swept up his lean ribs on one side, covered his bulging pectoral, drifted around his solid shoulder before changing direction to cascade down his rippling biceps and thick forearm. Sasha tried not to swallow her tongue as he lay on one side of the bed, closest to the door, and his body stilled.

In seconds, he dropped off. His deep, even breathing was barely audible in the room. And she was still staring at him, dazed by the sight of his wide back bunched and defined with more muscle.

Goodness, Nick Navarro was a beautiful man.

He wasn’t Mike. No one was. But she’d loved her late husband the way a girl cherished Prince Charming. She’d given her heart to him in a sugary drop, fallen with him into a champagne bubble of warmth and comfort. His death had burst that. With the pretty pink bow of forever ripped away, Sasha had been forced to push through thorns and become a woman.

Her sweet prince would never ride up on his white horse to save her because the villain had killed him. But the big, dark Beast beside her now would vanquish the demon, with her at his side. And she would fight to the death to protect her child—and her future with Nick.

There was nothing soft or sweet or innocent about the way she wanted him. She ached for him desperately, urgently, passionately. He challenged her between the ears, roused the flesh between her legs, and ignited a blaze between her ribs she knew would burn eternally.

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Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty novels. For over fifteen years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past seven years.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her teenage daughter, and a very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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Release Blitz + Review : Take My Dare by J. Kenner – A Stark International Novella – Stark International Trilogy – Book 4

Posted on 11/08/2016 by shellbellereads

I’ve never been happier than I am with Jackson Steele. But I should know better than anyone that happiness always comes at a price …

My life with Jackson is nothing short of perfection. He is my love, my husband, the one man in all the world who makes me feel alive and whole. Our careers are on track. Our family is growing. And the ghosts of our past have been vanquished – or so I believed.

When a wonderful night of sensuality and passion following a masquerade ball turns dark with the news that haunting, horrible photographs of me have surfaced, my old fears and insecurities threaten to knock me down, and it is only within Jackson’s arms that I find the strength to endure.

But even Jackson’s protection may not be able to save us, because I know my husband well. And he will do whatever it takes—even if it means risking himself—in order to protect our family…

Contains a bonus Steele Short Story, Steal My Heart!

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Michel’s Review

Take My Dare by J. Kenner is a visit into Jackson and Sylvia’s happily ever after. It fast forwards to a few years later. They have been building a happy life and added another member to the family. They are now parents to two precious children. Everything in their life seems to be perfect. Their careers are soaring, the passion is even stronger in their married life, and Jackson has built a brotherly relationship with Damien Stark. Even though their life is wonderful, it’s not absolutely perfect.

Sylvia’s father is about to be released from prison. She’s still dealing with his betrayal when she was young. She’s still harboring some resentments but at the same time feels the love she thought she lost as a young woman. And then there’s the cause that ruined her relationship with her parents… the provocative pictures taken when she was young. After all this time they are still out there.

The pictures have resurfaced and someone is trying to blackmail her. This time around she has so much more to lose. She could lose her family.

Jackson and Sylvia have built a solid strong relationship. Pictures cannot tear them apart. Sylvia has to decide how she wants to handle the situation. With Jackson in her corner, she finally has the power of choice that she didn’t have as a teenager.

I loved this addition to Jackson and Sylvia’s story. It gave them complete closure to the past. It also showed the strength of their love.

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal mommy lit.

JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.” A five time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy). Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series (as Julie Kenner) is currently in development with AwesomenessTV/Awestruck.

Her books have sold over three million copies and are published in over twenty languages.

In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.

New Release + Review: Last Ride by Chantal Fernando – Wind Dragons MC – Book 5.5

Posted on 11/07/2016 by shellbellereads

Last Ride

Wind Dragons MC Series – Book 5.5

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Synopsis

The Wind Dragons MC couple who started it all is back! We met the stars of Chantal Fernando’s bestselling series in Dragon’s Lair, and now Sin and Faye are ready for more—and with these two, that means more passion, more action, and more of the best kind of trouble.

Sin, president of the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club, doesn’t mind that things have quieted down since he got married—with Faye at his side, he’ll never be bored. Plus, they’ve got their little girl Clover to keep them on their toes. But when new MC brother Talon needs help rooting out a traitor in his old club, Faye’s the first to volunteer. She’s more determined than ever to get involved and put her law degree to good use, but Sin soon finds himself riding to the rescue. Because he’ll kill anybody who touches a hair on Faye’s head—if she doesn’t get to them first. One way or another, tonight’s going to be someone’s last ride….

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Michel’s Review

Last Ride by Chantal Fernando brings the Wind Dragons MC full circle. This novella not only features the couple that started it all, it also packs some surprises, and takes the series in a new direction. I have become addicted to the Wind Dragons MC and the dynamic men and women that make this series come alive.

Dex (aka Sin ) is the president of the Wind Dragons MC. His old lady Faye is the heart of the Wind Dragons. Her dynamic personality, the ability to cut through the bull, and her fierce dedication has earned the respect of these hard core bikers. She is rock for the other old ladies who love these complicated men. She is also a mother of two young children, a lawyer, and consultant for the FBI. She tackles everything in her life with gusto and grace. When Faye becomes missing the Wind Dragons are frantic.

The Wind Dragons don’t know where to begin the search. Could it be their rival enemy The Kings MC or is it something sinister that she’s working on with the FBI? Sin is lost without Faye. He doesn’t feel like he is doing his job as the leader of the Wind Dragons. He can’t separate his love for Faye and the duties demanded by the club.

The Wind Dragons take care of their own. They will go to any lengths to find Faye. Once they do find her the retribution is going to be deadly.

I won’t say much more except it brings this series full circle and takes it in a new direction. There are still a few members of the Wind Dragons that are screaming for their own stories. Get ready to ride with the Wind Dragons as they are at Crossroads, coming in March 2017.

The Wind Dragons MC Series

Dragon’s Lair – Book 1

The first in a new sexy romance series from bestselling author Chantal Fernando about the bad boys of the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club and the women who fall in love with them.

When I found my boyfriend cheating on me, I did something stupid.

Or should I say, someone?

Because of that mistake, I’m now stuck in a world I don’t belong in.

I’m a law student. They’re criminals. He’s the vice president of a motorcycle club. I’m a good girl with a strict upbringing. He’s my ex-boyfriend’s brother.

And I’m screwed.

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Arrow’s Hell – Book 2

Release Date: June 16, 2015

From bestselling author Chantal Fernando, the second book in a sexy romance series featuring the bad boys of the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club and the women who fall in love with them.

Being the younger sister of a Wind Dragons MC member isn’t as great as you’d think it would be.

I can’t escape the details of my brother’s exploits. No one tells me anything. Men who know who I am tend to stay away from me.

And worst of all: the members of the MC are off-limits.

When Arrow catches my eye, I make it my mission to make him happy again.

When I fall head over heels in love with him, I just hope he will be there to catch me. And that my brother doesn’t kill him…

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Tracker’s End – Book 3

Release Date: August 11, 2015

The third in a sexy romance series from the bestselling author of Saxon and Toxic Girl about the bad boys of the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club and the women who fall in love with them.

Tracker is everything I’ve ever wanted.

I see him. I’ve watched time change him.

I’ve been patient, but he still hasn’t noticed me. Not the way I want him to. The more time I spend with the MC, the more I understand.

When you want something, you have to take it. You have to fight for it.

And Tracker is more than worth fighting for…

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Dirty Ride – Book 3.5

From USA TODAY bestselling author Chantal Fernando comes a brand new Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club e-novella, full of sexy bad-boy bikers, strong heroines, and steamy romance!

Even by Wind Dragon Motorcycle Club standards, Irish was always a bit of a dark horse. Not one to confide his secrets, such as where he got that mysterious scar across his neck, he’s quick with his fists and even quicker to jump to the defense of his MC. But is he nimble enough to handle the woman he never saw coming? Or will she leave him with a matching scar across his heart?

Featuring scorching hot chemistry and plenty of sass, Dirty Ride is sure to rev your engine and get you immediately hooked!

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Rake’s Redeption – 4

Rake is known for being up for anything, in and out of the bedroom. He’s wild, he’s deadly, yet quick with a joke or a stolen kiss. Known as the player of the WDMC, he loves women, the more the merrier. However, behind his womanizing façade, Rake hides the pain of losing his first love, Bailey. He hasn’t loved anyone since, and doesn’t think he ever will.

Seven years after their split, Rake and Bailey run into each other at the MC’s favorite club. Old wounds resurface, secrets are spilled…and passionate feelings are awakened. But they’ve each done things to hurt the other, hurt them too badly to get over it—haven’t they? Only when Bailey’s connection to Rake puts her in danger from another Club member does he realize that there’s nothing he won’t do to protect her—and claim her as his once again.

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Wild Ride – Book 4.5

Internationally bestselling author Chantal Fernando brings fans another sexy motorcycle novella in the Wind Dragons MC series, as rival club president Talon has to decide what’s more dangerous: facing down the WDMC, or losing his heart to a woman under their protection.

Talon has a complicated relationship with the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club. He’s the president of their rival club, the Wild Men, but he’s also related to one of their members—who hates him. He could handle that, but he’s also got problems in his own club; someone is leaking information and disrupting their business, but Talon can’t find the mole. So the last thing he needs is even more complication in the form of a beautiful single mother who’s bolder than half the bikers on his squad. But he can’t take his eyes—or his hands—off her…

Tia’s always been a little reckless, up for a good time wherever she found it, but she’s also a great mom to her young son. So even though she thinks Talon is basically sex on a stick, when she realizes she wants to be more to him than just a club groupie, she has to take things a bit slow. Plus, a momentary attraction, no matter how smoking hot, isn’t worth risking her son’s happiness in any way. Is there any chance that Talon might be up for a more permanent arrangement? Or has Tia leapt before looking once again?

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Wolf’s Mate – Book 5

From USA TODAY bestselling author Chantal Fernando comes the latest in her steamy Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club series featuring biker bad boys and the strong women who love them.

Vinnie was once the youngest prospect at the infamous Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club but finally, he’s going to be initiated as a full-fledged member! But when Vinnie (now known as Wolf) puts on that WDMC leather for the first time, little does he know what he’s in for. The Wind Dragons have made enemies, and being a member means being on the front lines…

Chantal Fernando’s latest romance delivers everything MC fans could ask for—incredibly sexy men and the women strong enough to keep them, passionate love scenes, thrilling adventure, and even a laugh or two along the way! See why Publishers Weekly praises, “Fernando’s vivid characters burst on the page, demanding to be noticed.”

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Last Ride

Wind Dragons MC Series – Book 5.5

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Coming March 14, 2017

Crossroads

Wind Dragons MC – Book 6

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From New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando comes the latest in the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club series featuring a red-hot romance and plenty of mystery!

Ranger is at a crossroads: he has a chance to leave the motorcycle club and do something else with his life—but he keeps getting dragged back. When the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club asks for his help, Ranger agrees, not only because it is hard to say no to them, but also because he has a vested interest.

A woman is missing.

And Ranger knows her.

The Wind Dragons aren’t the only ones hoping this girl can be found—on the hunt is Johanna Chase, a stubborn detective who won’t give up until the missing woman is found safe. She needs Ranger to navigate the underground world of motorcycle clubs, and immediately, sparks fly. Ranger fights the attraction. He has no plans on going there, no matter how beautiful and badass she is. A biker and a cop? Ridiculous.

But the two of them soon realize that they’re in way over their heads, and now they have to trust each other in order to save her. With the WDMC and the police force at their back, it should be no problem, right?

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Author Bio:

New York Times, Amazon & USA Today Bestselling Author Chantal Fernando is twenty seven years old and lives in Western Australia.

Lover of all things romance, Chantal is the author of the best selling books Dragon’s Lair, Maybe This Time and many more.

When not reading, writing or daydreaming she can be found enjoying life with her three sons and family.

Chantal loves to hear from readers and can be found here:

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New Release: Mr. President by Katy Evans

Posted on 11/05/2016 by shellbellereads

Mr. President by Katy Evans

Release Date: October 31st
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Synopsis:

He’s won the hearts of millions. But is he willing to lose his?

I met the president’s son when we were both young. Matthew Hamilton was handsome, polished, and intelligent. I’d never met a guy like him.

He promised me that he’d never run for president. I promised that if he did, I’d be by his side.

Three terms later, an invitation to join Matthew Hamilton’s campaign is the most exhilarating opportunity I’ve ever experienced. I’m determined to make a difference; he is determined to win.

Focused on his goal, Matt is steadfast, ruthless, and disarming. All eyes are on him and his popularity is surging. But soon, the next possible president of the United States is possessing me in more ways than one—and despite the risks, I’m helpless to resist.

We’re stealing touches, stealing moments, and stealing away at night. But our chemical connection is quickly becoming dangerously combustive, putting not only my heart, but Matt’s chance at the presidency on the line.

Winning will take everything. Walking away will be the hardest thing of all.

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About the Author:

Katy Evans is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Her debut REAL shot to the top of the bestselling lists in 2013 and since then 9 of her titles have been New York Times bestsellers. Her books have been translated into nearly a dozen languages across the world.

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2016 Favorite + 6 Star Reviews: The Full Tilt Duet by Emma Scott … Full Tilt – Book 1 and All In – Book 2

Posted on 11/04/2016 by shellbellereads

All In

Full Tilt Duet – Book 2

By Emma Scott

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Synopsis

Reeling from her loss, Kacey Dawson is grieving and heartbroken, her addictive demons hauling her back into the alcohol-soaked abyss she worked so hard to crawl out of. Kacey teeters on the edge of oblivion, and must fight her way through the pain, to build a new life for herself with her music, and somehow fulfill the promise she made to Jonah…one she feels is impossible to keep.

Theo Fletcher has a secret burning in his heart, one that he holds close, while he struggles to keep strong for his family that is falling apart. His mother’s health is fragile and his father’s disapproval is breaking him down. Theo is afraid if he follows his heart, he’ll fail, and not just himself, but his brother who believed in him when no one else did.

Drawn together by their pain, Theo and Kacey slowly build a friendship, re-forge old ties, help each other to heal, and give one another the courage to reach for their dreams. Together, from the depths of grief and guilt, they learn to laugh again, to trust again, and quite possibly find something beautiful and lasting amid the shattered pieces of their broken hearts.

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Michel’s Review

All In by Emma Scott is the second book in the Full Tilt Duet. It should not be read as a stand alone novel. It is the sequel to Full Tilt.

I knew when I downloaded this book I needed to wait for the perfect time to read this book. I needed to read this book when I was alone and could allow my emotions to explode. I knew it was going to emotionally wreck me after reading Full Tilt. I was a blubbering mess and went through a big box of tissues. I felt like I lost one of my own.

A sequel to a book with such a moving story is very hard to follow up. Like the characters in the book, the reader is also afraid to move on and let go. I’m sure it is the same for the writer. Emma Scott did a wonderful job with All In. She took great care with all of the characters without diminishing one moment of the first book, Full Tilt. She wrote a story about real life and very real emotions every human being will experience at some point in their life. She handled each moment and each emotion with great care. That is what makes this duet a 6 Star Publication.

All In begins shortly after Full Tilt ended. After losing Jonah, the Fletcher family, his close friends, and Kacey are buried in their grief. The loss affected everyone quite differently but was felt deeply by all. Even though Jonah left his legacy in the art world, his greatest legacy was the deep abiding love he gave to those he cared most about. He touched each of their souls and left the best part of himself with them. How can they go on after losing a man that touched them so deeply?

Kacey could not handle losing Jonah. Her grief has consumed her. She had to leave Las Vegas because every where she turned she was reminded of Jonah. Instead of embracing the support and sharing her grief, she fled to New Orleans. She has returned to burying herself in the bottle and is back on the path of self destruction. She can’t get past the loss, she can’t completely grieve because she can’t deal with her emotions. Her life is on a downward spiral to rock bottom. Thankfully there are a few caring people in New Orleans that contact Theo Fletcher.

Theo Fletcher is still grieving his brother’s death. He has always been the rock in the Fletcher family. He stood by Jonah’s side during his illness. He attended every doctors appointment, made sure he followed his health care regimen, and helped him finish the art installation. He’s lost without his best friend, his brother Jonah. Now he’s going through the motions to fullfill one of Jonah’s wishes, to open his own tattoo shop. He’s back in school taking business courses. He’s also putting up a front for his family and friends. His parents are falling apart. They are both dealing with their grief differently and depending too much on Theo. He keeps his own grief bottled up tight.

When his brother’s girlfriend disappeared from Las Vegas, he felt he had broken one his brother’s dying wishes. He had promised Jonah that he would take care of Kacey. He also made a promise to love her. His family was devastated to lose Kacey after losing Jonah. When a phone call from New Orleans leads him back to Kacey, Jonah’s final gift will be presented to Kacey and Theo. First they have to get past the grief, accept Jonah’s death, and learn to live their lives once again. They need to learn to lean on each other and also learn take care of themselves. It’s time to heal and live again. Only then will they be ready for Jonah’s final gift, the greatest legacy he could leave… the gift of love.

Once again Emma Scott had my full attention and engaged every emotion. I was a blubbering mess and felt I was living my life alongside of Kacey and Theo. I felt their loss, their fear of letting go, and most of all their fear of beginning a new life.

I was All In when I read this book.

Emma Scott is a gifted writer. Her words were more than a story, they were a profound emotional experience.

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Book One

Full Tilt

Full Tilt Duet – Book One

By Emma Scott

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Synopsis

“I would love you forever, if I only had the chance…”

Kacey Dawson has always lived life on the edge–impulsively, sometimes recklessly. And now, as lead guitarist for a hot up-and-coming band, she is poised at the brink of fame and fortune. But she is torn between wanting to be a serious musician, and the demons that lure her down the glittering, but alcohol-soaked path of rock stardom. A wrecked concert in Las Vegas threatens to ruin her career entirely. She wakes up with the hangover from hell and no memory of the night before, or how she ended up on her limo driver’s couch…

Jonah Fletcher is running out of time. He knows his situation is hopeless, and he’s vowed to make the most of the handful of months he has left to him. His plans include seeing the opening of his glass installation at a prestigious art gallery…they do not include falling in love with a wild, tempestuous rock musician who wound up passed out on his couch.

Jonah sees that Kacey is on a path to self-destruction. He lets her crash with him for a few days to dry out and get her head on straight. But neither of them expected the deep connection they felt, or how that connection could grow so fast from friendship into something more. Something deep and pure and life-changing…something as fragile as glass, that they both know will shatter in the end no matter how hard they try to hold on to it.

Full Tilt is a story about what it means to love with your whole heart, to sacrifice, to experience terrible grief and soaring joy. To live life with all its beauty, and all its pain, and in the end to be able to smile through tears and know you wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Michel’s Review

I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster this book would take me on. I began reading this book to pass the time on our family vacation. I found myself a blubbering mess without the adequate amount of tissues needed to read this book.

Without giving away spoilers I am just going to say this book had a powerful message. Love is what validates life. It is what makes the soul thrive. It’s the one thing that makes our day worth while. It’s the one thing that will keep memories alive.

Emma Scott did a beautiful job with this book. I highly recommend reading this with a full box of tissues.

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About Emma Scott

Emma Scott is a writer, marathon runner, and caffeine addict, who lives and writes in the California Bay Area. She has two smart, feisty little girls, a super-supportive husband, and is a demonstrated fan of the Oxford comma. She is also an unabashed Star Wars geek and comic book enthusiast who fell into romance novels when a writing contest prompt turned a 1000-word romantic story into a full-blown novel. She also writes epic fantasy that suffers an epic word count.

She hopes you enjoy her work, encourages readers to leave feedback, and thinks it’s amusing to write about herself in the third person. And if she has a driving force the fuels her work, it’s that love always wins.
xoxo

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New Covers… Hot Sale…Wild Boys After Dark Series by Melissa Foster

Posted on 11/04/2016 by shellbellereads

Everything’s naughtier after dark…
Meet the Wild and Bad boys, hot, wealthy, and loaded with sinful pleasure.

WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: HEATH

Wild Billionaires After Dark #2

Melissa Foster

Indulge your inner vixen with these sexy billionaires!
Meet the Wild Boys… Four fiercely loyal, sinfully sexy, uber alpha brothers,

about to fall head over heels for their leading ladies.

Everything’s naughtier after dark…
No last names. No strings. No ties.
Except of the silk variety.

Dr. Heath Wild and Allyson Jenner only wanted a simple tryst. But Heath couldn’t live with just one night, just one taste, of Ally–and Ally couldn’t escape the memory of his hands on her skin, the way he looked at her like she was his obsession, or his seduction, which had pushed her to the edge and had made her want to do things she never had before.

One night leads to one tantalizing phone call. Can one phone call lead to forever?

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WILD BOYS AFTER DARK: LOGAN

Wild Billionaires After Dark #1

Melissa Foster

Stella “Stormy” Knight is an expert at hiding—her feelings, her past, and her identity. Sometimes all that hiding takes its toll, and she needs to come out from under that heavy suit of armor and cut loose—but it never takes her long to put it right back on and disappear without a trace.

Navy SEAL vet turned private investigator Logan Wild is relentless in his pursuit to discover the truth for his clients. He works hard, plays even harder, and always walks away unscathed and untethered. Until he meets mysterious and sexy-as-hell Stormy, who leaves him craving more than a one-night stand.

Passion ignites, secrets are shared, and their deep connection is impossible to ignore. But in order to have a future, Logan must uncover Stormy’s dark past—and when he does, he’ll hold her fate in his hands.

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Additional Titles in the Series

Wild Boys After Dark: Jackson (Book #3)

Wild Boys After Dark: Cooper (Book #4)

BAD BOYS AFTER DARK: DYLAN

Bad Billionaires After Dark #2

Melissa Foster

Releasing December 21st, 2016

Everything’s naughtier after dark…

Sinfully sexy bar owner Dylan Bad has a thing for needy women. He’s a savior, a knight in shining armor, and his mighty talented sword has no trouble bringing damsels in distress to their knees. Enter Tiffany Winters, a gorgeous cutthroat sports agent who looks like sex on legs, f**ks like she’s passion personified, and wouldn’t let a man help her if she were dangling from a ledge and he was her only hope. One night and too much tequila might change their lives forever. The question is, will either one survive?

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Additional Titles in the Series

Bad Boys After Dark: Mick (Book #1)

Bad Boys After Dark: Carson (Book #3)

Bad Boys After Dark: Brett (Book #4)

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA
Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and
heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women’s fiction with
emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the
last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, perfect beach
reads, and always family oriented.

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Cover Reveal: Bad Deeds by Lisa Renee Jones – Dirty Money Series – Book 3

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Title: Bad Deeds

Series: Dirty Money #3

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 8, 2017

Blurb

Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy in Bad Deeds, the smoldering, scorching next novel in the explosively sexy Dirty Money series from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones.Would you bleed for the one you love?To save his family empire from the grip of the drug cartel, Shane is pushed to the edge of darkness, forced to make choices he might never make. His father is dying. His brother is desperate to rule the empire and this means war and all gloves are off. His brother only thought he knew what dirty meant. Shane is about to give it new meaning. There is another war brewing though, and that one, is inside him, his battle between right and wrong, light and dark, and in the heat of the night, it is Emily he turns to for escape. Driving her to new limits, pushing her to accept a part of him that even he cannot.

In every one of Shane’s seductive demands, Emily can taste and feel, his torment, his struggle to save his family and not lose himself. But he is losing himself, and that is a problem just as dangerous as her secret, that still lurk in the shadows, a threat to the Brandon Family waiting to erupt. No matter where she and Shane have traveled, or will travel in the future, she can’t just sit back and watch him become everything he hates, everything he never wanted to become, everything she tried to save him from when she tried to run. It could be their undoing, the end. His end.

This is war, blood will spill, and someone in the heart of the Brandon family will not survive….

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series, which is now in development for a television show to be produced by Suzanne Todd of Team Todd (Alice in Wonderland). Suzanne Todd on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara’s character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy – a modern girl we all can identify with. I’m thrilled to develop a television show that will tell Sara’s whole story – her life, her work, her friends, and her sexuality.

In addition to the success of Lisa’s INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is presently working on a dark, edgy new series, Dirty Money, for St. Martin’s Press.

Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.

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Sale Blitz: Driven To Temptation by Melia Alexander … and … Tempting Mr. Wrong by Kerri Carpenter

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TEMPTING MR. WRONG

Wrong Man #2

Kerri Carpenter

Entangled Lovestruck

A little temptation never hurt
anyone…

Lance
Townsend craves freedom after years living a structured existence in the Army.
But just as he’s about to start on his bucket list, Lance receives an
unexpected request: check in on his goddaughter. The problem? The adorable
little girl’s aunt is the one woman he’s never been able to forget.

Carly
Quigley can’t believe her brother’s best friend, the man who jilted her years
ago, is at her door. He claims her brother asked him to check in on her niece
and their fixer-upper, but all either of them can focus on is their undeniable
attraction. Carly knows Lance is counting down the hours to leave, which makes
him the wrong man for her. Unfortunately, the wrong man has become
oh-so-tempting.Each book in the Wrong Man series is a
standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.

DRIVEN TO TEMPTATION

Driven to Love #1

Melia Alexander

Entangled Lovestruck

She’s a gorgeous distraction he
can’t afford…or ignore.

Aidan Ross
might be an engineering genius, but people skills? Not this soldier’s forte.
Thankfully, a trusted friend is accompanying him to a make-or-break
tradeshow…but then a bubbly redhead hops into his truck, claiming to be his new
road trip buddy. She’s a gorgeous distraction he can’t afford. Or ignore.

Delaney
Harper comes from a family of engineers—maleengineers. With several impressive
projects under her belt, she’s on a mission to prove she can hang with the big
boys, too. But cracking the sexy, closed-off CEO is tougher than she
expects…and hotter than she could have imagined.

With the
tempting woman disrupting his carefully planned schedule, Aidan can’t focus on
the road, much less their upcoming presentation. The future of his company is
riding on this trip, and if they’re to land a huge account, he has to keep his
head—and his heart—in the game…

Kerri
Carpenter began writing in her grandmother’s kitchen at the age of seven in a
small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA. A life-long fan of reading, she got lost
in the worlds of The Baby-sitters Club and Sweet Valley High. She also assumed
that everyone had characters and plots forming in their heads at all times.Once she turned to romance novels, she couldn’t get enough of books with happy
endings, so she started writing her own. Now, Kerri writes contemporary
romances, usually set in small towns. She enjoys reading, cooking, watching
movies, taking Zumba classes, rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams, and anything
sparkly. Kerri lives in Northern Virginia with her adorable (and mischievous)
poodle mix, Harry.

Melia Alexander is the author of
sassy, sexy, fun contemporary romances, but is also fortunate to spend her week
days at The Male Observation Lab (a.k.a. her job at a construction company)
where she gets to observe guys in their natural habitat. Though they often
behave like typical alpha males, in many instances she’s seen through their
personas to the heart of who they really are – the heroes of their own stories.

A native of Guam, Melia traded in warm, tropical breezes for the rainy
Pacific Northwest. She’s an avid reader who also loves romantic comedies –
preferably with a glass of CabSauv and a box of chocolates nearby. In her free
time, she’s busy conquering her CrossFit fears: ring dips, muscle snatches, and
the dreaded 800 meter run. Her family appreciates her attempts at cooking and
cleaning, although she spends it mostly daydreaming about her characters, which
sometimes results in a burnt meal and a half-cleaned house.

Pre Release Blitz: Someone Like You by Lauren Layne

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A man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes away the pain.

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Oxford #3

Lauren Layne

Releasing Dec 6th, 2016

Loveswept

Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series
continues with the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible
bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes
away the pain.

Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as
Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But behind every
flirtatious smile, each provocative quip, there’s a secret that Lincoln’s
hiding from even his closest friends—a tragedy from his past that holds his
heart quietly captive. Lincoln knows what he wants: someone like Daisy
Sinclair, the sassy, off-limits bridesmaid he can’t take his eyes off at his
best friend’s wedding. He also knows that she’s everything he can never have.

After a devastating divorce, Daisy doesn’t need
anyone to warn her off the charming best man at her sister’s wedding. One look
at the breathtakingly hot Lincoln Mathis and she knows that he’s exactly the
type of man she should avoid. But when Daisy stumbles upon Lincoln’s secret,
she realizes there’s more to the charming playboy than meets the eye. And
suddenly Daisy and Lincoln find their lives helplessly entwined in a journey
that will either heal their damaged souls . . . or destroy them forever.

Advance praise for Someone Like You

“Fun and flirty, sassy and steamy, with a deep
emotional pull that will keep you turning the pages.”—Kelly Jamieson, author
of Top Shelf

“An unsung hero with a story that touched my heart. Emotional and
gripping. A top favorite of 2016 for me.”—New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland

Lauren
Layne is the USA Today bestselling
author of more than a dozen romantic comedies. She lives in New York City with
her husband (who was her high school sweetheart–cute, right?!) and plus-sized
Pomeranian.In 2011, she ditched her corporate career in Seattle to pursue a full-time
writing career in Manhattan, and never looked back.In her ideal world, every stiletto-wearing, Kate Spade wielding woman would
carry a Kindle stocked with Lauren Layne books.

For a list of all her works, please be sure to check out her official website!

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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Release Blitz: Made For You by Kelly Elliott

One decision.

Two lives ripped apart.

For Holden Warner and Emylie Sanchez, the road back to each other has been long and jagged. Each of them hiding from the truth, but unwilling to move on from the love they share.

When life no longer allows them to run from their past, they soon realize they’re two souls who will never fit anywhere except … with each other.

MADE FOR YOU is a stand-alone novel.

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Release Blitz: Dirty Wicked by Shayla Black – A Wicked Lovers Novella – 1001 Dark Nights

From New York Times bestselling author, Shayla Black…

After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former private eye Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help.

Will he choose love over vengeance before it’s too late?

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Release Blitz + Review : Take My Dare by J. Kenner – A Stark International Novella – Stark International Trilogy – Book 4

I’ve never been happier than I am with Jackson Steele. But I should know better than anyone that happiness always comes at a price …

My life with Jackson is nothing short of perfection. He is my love, my husband, the one man in all the world who makes me feel alive and whole. Our careers are on track. Our family is growing. And the ghosts of our past have been vanquished – or so I believed.

When a wonderful night of sensuality and passion following a masquerade ball turns dark with the news that haunting, horrible photographs of me have surfaced, my old fears and insecurities threaten to knock me down, and it is only within Jackson’s arms that I find the strength to endure.

But even Jackson’s protection may not be able to save us, because I know my husband well. And he will do whatever it takes—even if it means risking himself—in order to protect our family…

Contains a bonus Steele Short Story, Steal My Heart!

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New Release + Review: Last Ride by Chantal Fernando – Wind Dragons MC – Book 5.5

New Release: Mr. President by Katy Evans

Mr. President by Katy Evans

Release Date: October 31st
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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2016 Favorite + 6 Star Reviews: The Full Tilt Duet by Emma Scott … Full Tilt – Book 1 and All In – Book 2

Cover Reveal: Bad Deeds by Lisa Renee Jones – Dirty Money Series – Book 3

Sale Blitz: Driven To Temptation by Melia Alexander … and … Tempting Mr. Wrong by Kerri Carpenter

Pre Release Blitz: Someone Like You by Lauren Layne

One decision.

Two lives ripped apart.

For Holden Warner and Emylie Sanchez, the road back to each other has been long and jagged. Each of them hiding from the truth, but unwilling to move on from the love they share.

When life no longer allows them to run from their past, they soon realize they’re two souls who will never fit anywhere except … with each other.

MADE FOR YOU is a stand-alone novel.

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From New York Times bestselling author, Shayla Black…

After being framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former private eye Nick Navarro has nothing but revenge on his mind—until a woman from his past returns to beg for his help.

Will he choose love over vengeance before it’s too late?

#Kindle | #AmazonPrint

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I’ve never been happier than I am with Jackson Steele. But I should know better than anyone that happiness always comes at a price …

My life with Jackson is nothing short of perfection. He is my love, my husband, the one man in all the world who makes me feel alive and whole. Our careers are on track. Our family is growing. And the ghosts of our past have been vanquished – or so I believed.

When a wonderful night of sensuality and passion following a masquerade ball turns dark with the news that haunting, horrible photographs of me have surfaced, my old fears and insecurities threaten to knock me down, and it is only within Jackson’s arms that I find the strength to endure.

But even Jackson’s protection may not be able to save us, because I know my husband well. And he will do whatever it takes—even if it means risking himself—in order to protect our family…

Contains a bonus Steele Short Story, Steal My Heart!

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