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New Release + Review: Strip for Me by Georgia Coffman

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A story that starts with
“Once upon a time in Vegas…” isn’t supposed to end with “happily ever after.”
Sebastian
I know this better than anyone, and I can’t let history
repeat itself. This is why I have rules, and at the top of that list is no
fraternizing with audience members after shows. But my rules mean nothing after
my instant connection with Kendall. Her southern accent suggests a certain
charm, but her sharp tongue says otherwise. Which is why I can’t help
myself—she’s a mystery I need to solve. The more I get to know her, the more I
start to believe she could be the one.
Until my past comes barreling in and makes me wonder if my
one night with Kendall was real or all a cruel game.

 

Kendall
Although I live in LA, my conventional family loves to remind
me of my small-town upbringing. They’ve never approved of my life
choices—dropping out of college, moving across the country, and dating around,
to name a few. Getting involved with Sebastian will be yet another decision
they disapprove of—how much more of their disappointment can I take?
After all, he’s a stripper for Vegas’s hottest male revue
show. He can’t be my forever.
The odds are against us, but then again, anything can happen
in a story that starts with “Once upon a time in Vegas…”

 

*Strip for Me is Book 1 in the Naked Heat series. Each book
is a standalone contemporary romance.*
 
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4 star
Ashley’s Review

***ARC generously provided by author/publisher for an honest review.***

Storyline: 4 stars

Characters: 4 stars

Heat Factor: 4 stars

Overall Rating: 4 stars

Strip for Me is the debut novel for new and upcoming author Georgia Coffman. It’s also the first book in The Naked Heat Series. This book was highly enjoyable and I’m excited to see what’s next from this author.

This story follows Kendall and Sebastian.

Kendall isn’t close to her sister Lauren. In fact, they don’t get along at all but as sisters, Kendall feels obligated to attend her sister’s bachelorette party… a weekend in Vegas. Moving from a small-minded town in Alabama, Kendall now lives in LA so when her sister has her bachelorette party so close, there’s no excuse. What Kendall isn’t expecting is to meet a man that’ll soon turn her world upside down.

Vegas, Sin City. The City that never sleeps. Home of bachelor and bachelorette debauchery. Where the slot machines are always going, and shows are always happening… especially if you are a stripper.

Sebastian is a part of Naked Heat, an all-male review show. Spending his nights performing for screaming women, he’s become accustomed to the women and the grabbing. What he doesn’t expect is to see a beautiful blond in yoga pants in the club. Faced with an intensifying attraction to her, he’s determined to learn more about her. However, his past is determined to complicate things.

So what happens when sparks connect between a stripper and just an average girl?!? Well, you’ll just have to find out yourself….

I was impressed with this book especially since it’s a debut novel from this author. The story was well written and interesting. It had humor and drama galore. The characters were likable. Overall it was a good start to a series, and I will read this author again.

4 stars!

About the Author
Georgia Coffman is a romance author, whose debut contemporary romance
Strip for Me releases October 15, 2019. She has a Master’s in Professional
Writing and loves all the warm and fuzzy feels she gets after reading a love
story. She’s obsessed with rompers and the TV show Friends. When she’s not
reading or writing, she and her husband enjoy working out and playing with
their two pups. Georgia loves to connect on social media or through email, so
feel free to reach out with any questions, your fave book recommendations, or
even a funny joke!
 
 
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Cover Reveal: Rush: A Black Hearts Still Beat Prequel By L.A. Cotton

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RUSH: A BLACK HEARTS STILL BEAT PREQUEL

COVER REVEAL!!!

We are excited to share the cover for Rush, a brand new NA story from bestselling author L A Cotton.



To celebrate, L A is giving away a signed paperback ARC with a $10 Amazon GC over on her Facebook Page


BLURB

The sweetheart of Country is about to show the bad boys of Rock, it only takes a single beat for everything to change
Evangeline Walker knows how quickly everything can change. 
But nothing can prepare her for the moment she meets Rafe Hunter.
Intense gray eyes.
Wicked smile.
Tattoos inked on his skin just begging to be touched. 
 
Those aren’t the reasons Eva should stay away from him though.
The fact he’s the bassist for America’s hottest rock band is the reason she should run and never look back.
Everyone knows the greatest love stories all start somewhere.
… this is their beginning.
Rush is a 50,000 word Black Hearts Still Beats prequel novel. Rise (BHSB: pt. one) and Rule (BHSB: pt. two) are coming soon!
 
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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Edgy. Angsty. Addictive Romance.

Author of mature young adult and new adult novels, L A is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find L A immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.

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New Release + Review: Damage by Natasha Knight

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DAMAGE (Collateral Damage #2) by Natasha Knight
Release Date: October 15th

 

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Blurb:
We’re a match made in hell, Stefan and I.

He took me to exact his revenge. I went from being a pawn to my father to being a pawn to Stefan. The only difference is I have a ring the size of a boulder on my finger and a husband I don’t want.

And the hardest part is I thought he was different. I thought I was falling in love.

I guess my father was right. I’m not a very smart girl.

Stefan is a powerful man. He doesn’t play nice, not if you’re his enemy. But I’ve learned one thing about my husband.

He takes care of what’s his.

And I am his.

His enemies have become my enemies, but he’ll never let anyone hurt me. He’s fiercely protective. It’s the predator inside that scares me.

 

 

Excerpt:
It’s midnight when we’re back at the house and I carry her to my room. She doesn’t resist when I strip off her clothes, her underthings still damp, and put her in the shower under a flow of hot water. I strip too and step in beside her and there’s no resistance when I kiss her. When I take her in my arms and kiss her as the water washes sea salt from us.

She opens to me and I cup the back of her head. I don’t ever want to stop kissing her. Don’t ever want to stop holding her like this.

When the water begins to cool, I switch off the shower and dry her then myself before lifting her up and carrying her to my bed. I lay her down and lie down beside her, shifting so I’m on top of her but keeping most of my weight on my forearms so I don’t crush her.

I slide one hand down and cup the mound of her breast. I run my fingernail over her nipple, and she moans into my mouth. When I pull away, it’s to look at her.

She licks her lips, reaches up to touch my cheek, slides her hand down to my chest and sets it against my heart.

We don’t talk. We don’t say a single word. Not for a long while. We just kiss and kiss and look at each other. And I can’t get enough of touching her. Tasting her. Can’t get close enough to her.

“Christ, Gabriela,” I start. “I want you.” I roll off her and onto my side to slide my hand down over her belly.

She cups my cheek, touches her mouth to mine. “Kiss me again.”

I do.

 

5Star

Ashley’s Review

***ARC generously provided by for an honest review.***

Storyline: 5 stars

Characters: 5 stars

Heat Factor: 5 stars

Overall Rating: 5 stars

“This is us. I will always take. And she will always be made to give.” Stefan Sabbioni

Damage is book two in the Collateral Damage Duet by Natasha Knight. This duet was fantastic!!!!!

Damage leaves off where Collateral ended. Obviously, I can’t say much more as this story needs to be read without any spoilers but I will say that this story will dive deeper into the Sabbioni’s background and the corruptness that is happening within both Stefan and Gabriela’s families.

The story is riveting! Twists and turns. Drama. Betrayal. I just didn’t know what was coming or how everything would turn out at the end. The writing was flawless. Character development was perfect. I felt that both Stefan and Gabriela really grew a lot in this second book. You see Gabriela grow up and mature a lot. Where she was whiny in the first book, you see her evolve into the role of a mafia spouse.

You really see a different side of Stefan too. In the first book he was ruthless when it came to Gabriela, almost cruel at times, but in this book, you start to see that his feelings for Gabriela go far beyond what he thought was simply revenge on her father. You see a human side to him that you didn’t see in the first book.

Overall, this story is amazing. Worth reading! I’m not much of a mafia book fan but this story was so good. It had so much depth and detail. I will read this author again for sure.

5 stars

 

About the Author:
USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, Natasha Knight specializes in dark, tortured heroes. Happily-Ever-Afters are guaranteed, but she likes to put her characters through hell to get them there. She’s evil like that.

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New Release + 5 Star Review: Dreams of 18 by Saffron Kent

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Violet Moore is in love with a man who hates her.

 

Well, to be fair, she kinda deserves it.

 

On her eighteenth birthday, she got drunk and threw herself
at him, causing the biggest scandal of their sleepy suburban town.

 

Now, everyone thinks she’s a slut and he has disappeared.
Rumor has it that he’s been living up in the mountains of Colorado, all alone
and in isolation.
But Violet is going to make it right.

 

She’s going to find him and bring him back.

 
No matter how cruel and mean he is. Or how much he hurts her
with his cold-hearted and abrasive ways, she won’t give up.
And neither will she think about his tempting lips or his
sculpted muscles or his strong hands. The hands that she wants on her body,
touching her, feeling her skin…

 

The hands that make her want to forget everything and kiss
Graham Edwards – Mr. Edwards, actually — again.
Because you don’t go around kissing your best friend’s dad,
do you?

 

Even though that’s all you ever dream about.
 
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5Star
Ashley’s Review

 

Storyline: 5 Stars

Characters: 5 Stars

Heat Factor: 5 Stars

Overall Rating: 5 Stars

“He looks savage. Beautiful but uncivilized.” -Violet

When I first heard about this book and that it was an age gap/forbidden romance I knew I had to read it, what I didn’t know was that this book would be so much more than just a romance story about an 18 years old girl and the crush she had on her best friends dad. No, this story was everything. Beautiful, heartbreaking and completely out of this world.

Violet has spent her life invisible. Born out of an affair, her father wanted nothing to do with her and her mother regretted her. Her sister was the cherished child and Violet has spent her life in the shadows feeling alone and unwanted.

When new neighbors move in next door and she develops a close friendship with Brian, her life finally feels more alive… but it also introduces her to Mr. Edwards… her best friend’s dad.

Graham is harsh. He’s not friendly and carries the name “the beast” for a reason, he’s feared by his students and players. A football coach and single father, Graham is closed off. Cold. Unwelcoming.

On the night of her 18th birthday, alone and forgotten once again by her family, Violet finds herself drunk and smelling the roses in her best friend’s backyard. When his dad comes home and catches her, Violet vows that she will get her birthday wish and she’ll kiss Mr. Edwards, the man she’s had a crush on since she was 16.

This book was fantastic! It had so much depth and substance that it will literally suck the reader in. The characters had real depth and personality, they jumped of the page.

This book will bring the feels for sure. There were so many times that I felt the anxiety that Violet was feeling. I felt her emotions as if they were my own.

The chemistry and development of Violet and Graham is mesmerizing throughout this book. The reader will see true transformation of characters as the story progresses.

This is a 5 star read!!!!

About the Author

Saffron A. Kent is a Top 100 Amazon Bestselling author of
Contemporary and New Adult romance. More often than not, her love stories are
edgy, forbidden and passionate. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post,
New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After.

 

 
She lives in New York
City with her nerdy and supportive husband, and a million and one books.
 
 
 
 
 
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New Release: Sweet Retribution by Siobhan Davis

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Sweet Retribution, the stunning conclusion to the Rydeville High Elite Series from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis, is available now!

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The good thing about hitting rock bottom is I’ve nothing left to lose, and the only way is up.

He thinks he’s destroyed me. Broken me beyond repair.

But he always underestimates women.

All he’s done is reinforced my resolve. I won’t stop until justice prevails and he gets what’s coming to him.

Kaiden is the only light in the darkness. He gives me the strength to continue fighting for the future we both crave—a world where we are free to love one another and make our own choices.

Until then, the charade must continue.

Game on.

This concludes Abby and Kai’s romance. 106k words, full-length novel. This is a dark romance, and some scenes may be triggering. Only recommended to readers aged eighteen and older.

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About Siobhan

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling Kennedy Boys, Saven, and True Calling series’.

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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Cover Reveal: Heartless Hero by Mary Catherine Gebhard

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Title: Heartless Hero
Author: Mary Catherine Gebhard
Genre: New Adult Bully Romance

Cover Design: Hang Le

Release Date: October 24, 2019
Blurb
“Bully to the highest degree. Heartless Hero is a must read for 2019.” Sarah, Musings of the Modern Belle



There are rules to being Abigail Crowne’s bodyguard, rules to watching the infamous billion-dollar heiress, otherwise known as the Reject Princess.

Never forget your place, always put the Crowne name above all else, and never, ever hurt the Reject. Especially don’t torment the Reject. Even if she is a spoiled brat.
So when an opportunity presents itself to punish her, you definitely shouldn’t take it.
Then again, Abigail loves to be tortured, and I’ve waited patiently for revenge.
I’ll keep her safe… with cruel protection.
Love is off limits with Abigail Crowne, but no one said anything about hate.
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Author Bio
Mary Catherine Gebhard bites off more than she can chew. She’s lived in Salt Lake
City, Utah her entire life, but occasionally goes on vacation from reality.
Don’t worry, she sends postcards.
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New Release + Review: Fragile Scars by Lilian Harris

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Title: Fragile Scars
Series: Fragile Hearts #1
Author: Lilian Harris
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 7, 2019

 

Blurb
SOMETIMES THE DEEPEST SCARS ARE THOSE NO ONE SEES.Lilah seems to have it all–a great job and a gorgeous boyfriend,
but underneath the perfect exterior are bruises left behind by a monster who
claims to love her.

Damian has a troubled past of his own. He vows to steer clear of
love, that is until he meets Lilah–a woman whose secret is slowly consuming
her. One look and he knows they’ve met before but he doesn’t know where.

Determined to help her escape the violent relationship she can’t seem to leave,
he befriends her, vowing to keep her safe, but protecting Lilah comes at a
price.

When their attraction turns into passion and their secrets threaten to tear
them apart, will they fight for one another? Or will their demons swallow them
whole?
Fragile Scars is a steamy contemporary romance with suspenseful undertones. It
contains strong language, sexual situations and references. It is the 1st book
in the Fragile Hearts series. All the books in the series are standalone
romances with a different couple, but past couples and characters do make an
appearance in later books.

Author Note: Below is a trigger warning for those who may need it.
Please stop reading now if you don’t want one. This story contains graphic
violence and sexual assault, which may not be suitable for some readers.

 

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4 star
Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 4 stars

Characters: 4 stars

Heat Factor: 4 stars

Overall Rating: 4 stars

Fragile Scars is Book 1 in the Fragile Hearts Series by Lilian Harris. This author is completely new to me and I really enjoyed this story. This is also her debut novel!

Haunted by his traumatic childhood, Damian has devoted his adult life to helping others and staying out of relationships. When hassled by his buddies to go out one evening, Damian finds himself enraptured by a beautiful woman at the bar with a feisty attitude making him question every promise he’s made about his no relationship rule.

Lilah has spent years in a troubling relationship. Her college sweetheart is really Satan and spends his time physically and verbally abusing her. Stuck in a toxic relationship and having leverage against her, Lilah is trapped. Deciding to go out for a girl’s night out she is mesmerized by the handsome guy at the other end of the bar, the guy who just bought her and her friend a drink and sent a note on a napkin over to her. Instead of shooting flirtatious smiles as a thank you to her mysterious drink buyer she sends back a middle finger salute.

When fates collide and bring Damian and Lilah together again, Lilah discovers that maybe that Damian is what she needed all along… maybe he can be the hero she needs.

This book was very well written! The story flowed and had substance. The characters were developed and carried their own personas which readers will be able to relate to. This book does deal with subject matter of physical and verbal abuse and should be read with that in mind for readers sensitive to these topics.

4 stars!

 

Author Bio
For Lilian,
a love of writing began with a love of books. From Goosebumps to romance novels
with sexy men on the cover, she loved them all. It’s no surprise that at the
age of eight she started writing poetry and lyrics and hasn’t stopped writing
since.
She was
born in Azerbaijan, and currently resides in Long Island, N.Y. with her
husband, two kids, and a dog named Gatorade. Even though she has a law degree,
she isn’t currently practicing. When she isn’t reading or writing, Lilian is
baking or cooking up a storm. And once the kids are in bed, there’s usually a
glass of red in her hand. Can’t just survive on coffee alone!
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New Release + Review: Reign of Brayshaw by Meagan Brandy

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REIGN OF BRAYSHAW
By Meagan Brandy
Release Day: October 3

 

 

Reign of Brayshaw the epic conclusion to Maddoc and Raven’s story is now LIVE!!

 

Blurb

“Trust only those who earn it.”

A sentiment I follow without direction but holds more consequence than ever before.

One decision, five lives, three futures.

This is what’s at stake.

One night, one choice, four broken Brayshaws.

That is where we’re headed.

Unless I stop it.

I 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to stop it.

I have to remind him of what he’s chosen to forget.

My town. My choice. 𝘔𝘺 ending.

 
 
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5Star
Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 5 stars

Characters: 5 stars

Heat Factor: 5 stars

Overall Rating: 5 stars

“A Crooked Crown is still a Crown, right?” Raven Carver

When I first read Boys of Brayshaw when it released early this year, I knew that I had found a hidden gem in author Meagan Brandy. She was relatively new to me and bully romance was really gaining a following so I figured I’d check it out. I fell in love with Raven and the boys immediately and began exhibiting symptoms of Brayshaw Fever… well soon it turned into a full-blown epidemic… and here we are now… Reign of Brayshaw.

This book!!!! The feels y’all!! It was everything and more that we could have ever wanted from Meagan. This is the final book for Raven and Maddoc but not the end of our beloved Brayshaw Clan. This book was a roller-coaster y’all… I’m talking like the tallest, scariest, fastest roller-coaster. I think I got whiplash at least a dozen times with how many loops were thrown at us. As with the previous books, Raven is a complete Queen and isn’t going to let anyone walk all over her. She fights hard in this book. She is determined to protect her boys at all cost, even if it kills her.

There’s a lot of things I didn’t see coming. The element of surprise is real with this book. The answer readers have wanted, they will finally get. I think Maddoc really showed another side of himself that we’ve never seen. He’s strong but he’s weak too. We see that in this book which makes me love our bad boy even more than I thought I could. Captain is… I can’t even begin to describe my affections for him. I’ve loved him since the beginning and will always be a fan and can’t wait to see what lies in his future. Royce, our sweet yummy man brings some chuckles when needed for sure.

Shout out to the secondary characters that have been with us along the way too! They each really helped fill in the blanks in a lot of dark areas.

Anyway, I’m rambling because I don’t want to give anything away but I loved this book and found it the perfect ending for our King and Queen… I cannot wait to see glimpses of them in future books!

5 stars!

 

About the Author

 

Meagan Brandy is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of New Adult and Sports Romance books. Born and raised in California, she is a married mother of three crazy boys who keep her bouncing from one sports field to another, depending on the season, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Starbucks is her best friend and words are her sanity.

 

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Cover Reveal: Damage by Natasha Knight

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DAMAGE (Collateral Damage #2) by Natasha Knight
Release Date: October 15th

 

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Blurb:
We’re a match made in hell, Stefan and I.

He took me to exact his revenge. I went from being a pawn to my father to being a pawn to Stefan. The only difference is I have a ring the size of a boulder on my finger and a husband I don’t want.

And the hardest part is I thought he was different. I thought I was falling in love.

I guess my father was right. I’m not a very smart girl.

Stefan is a powerful man. He doesn’t play nice, not if you’re his enemy. But I’ve learned one thing about my husband.

He takes care of what’s his.
And I am his.

His enemies have become my enemies, but he’ll never let anyone hurt me. He’s fiercely protective. It’s the predator inside that scares me.

 

 

About the Author:
USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, Natasha Knight specializes in dark, tortured heroes. Happily-Ever-Afters are guaranteed, but she likes to put her characters through hell to get them there. She’s evil like that.

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New Release +Giveaway + Review: Bad Apple by Gemini Jensen

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Title: Bad Apple

Series: Bad Creed #1

Author: Gemini Jensen 
Genre: Contemporary New Adult Bully Romance
Release Date: September 30, 2019

 

Blurb
Senior year is supposed to be the time of your life.
Keyword: Supposed. 
But I’ve just been shipped off to a new school. Sentenced to
hard time deep in the heart of Hicktown, USA. 
I left everything behind—my friends, my girl, my band, my
ambitions. 
Besides graduating, I thought there was nothing left to
strive for. 
Then, I meet her…
Pretty. Preppy. Popular. Basic. 
Most importantly, daughter of the enemy.
And now I have a new vision…
Rip away her crown. 
Knock her off her pedestal. 
Wear her down until she’s stripped bare. 
She has no idea what’s coming for her. 
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and the
Creed family tree is full of bad apples. 
But me?
I’m the most rotten of them all. 

 

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Excerpt
“I fucking hate you, you know that?” His words come out a
taut, restrained, and he stares straight into my eyes, delivering the blow. I
guess I’m becoming immune to his antics, because I just nod my head, biting
back the smile that desperately wishes to break free.
Maybe you do. But not nearly as much as you wish…
“And you’re still going to give me the most precious thing
you’ve got right now, even knowing I’ve got no love for you? Knowing I don’t
even like you, not even a little bit?”
I roll my eyes. If he’s trying to scare me away, to make me
second guess myself, it’s not going to work. And if that’s the
case, I think that speaks more to his own shitshow of feelings and not being
able to sort through them, than anything I’ve done.
“Steph says sex angry sex is the best. I’m betting hate sex
might be even better…” I shoot him a cocky smirk.
“How will you know? You have nothing to compare it to…”
“Not now, maybe. But I will one day.”
4.5star
Ashley’s Review

Storyline: 4 stars

Characters: 4 stars

Heat Factor: 5 stars

Overall Rating: 4.5 stars

Bad Apple is the first book in an all new duet by Gemini Jensen. A new author to me, this book caught my attention from the cover and the blurb alone. Classified as a bully romance this book was pleasantly surprising and enjoyable to read.

Jensen has created quite the lead characters for this story. Two very different characters but they are so perfect for one another…even if they don’t want to admit it. Their chemistry is off the charts!!!

Ransom Creed is the ultimate bad boy to the core, and he’s got everything a bad boy should have going for him: Hot Body, Tattoos for days, Lip Piercing, Fighter, Rocker, and let’s not forget a complete a**hole. He’s also got the need for revenge running through his veins.

True St. Clair is the all-American girl stuck in a small town. She’s the daughter of the local sheriff, great student and captain of the cheerleading team. Raised to be prim and proper by parents who are more concerned with appearances, True feel trapped and isolated.

When Ransom finds himself uprooted from his life in Nashville and living in the small country town his dad grew up in, he’s set with one goal in mind… getting his revenge on the St. Clair family. Now attending Warren High with True, he makes it his personal mission to torment her at every turn. However, what he doesn’t anticipate is True and her strong spirit, that will not break easily.

I really liked this book. I felt the characters were interesting and had depth to them. The storyline kept my attention. It surprisingly had quite a bit of suspense which had me guessing throughout the story as to what was to come next… and that ending!!!!

This is a book worth checking out! I am impatiently waiting for book 2!!! Cannot wait for the conclusion to Ransom and True’s story!

Author Bio
GEMINI JENSEN’s love for reading began at a young age, and
her love for writing was born not long after she learned how to put pen to
paper. When she was in 2nd or 3rd grade, she won a poetry contest for all the
elementary students in her county. 
She has a passion for all things romance-related,
particularly angsty, forbidden, and slow-burn romances. Taboo stories are
another guilty pleasure. 
An avid reader, she’s been enjoying the romance genre much
longer than she should be able to admit, stealing her mom’s books and returning
them before anyone noticed they were missing. 
Born and raised in Western North Carolina, she still resides
there with her family—her husband and their two kids…along with three dogs,
and a rabbit named Ted Bunny. She enjoys anything related to creativity,
Disney, and cooking. 
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