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Review: Guarding His Heart by J. S. Cooper- Forever Love Series- Book 4

Guarding His Heart

Guarding His Heart

Forever Love Series – Book 4

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By J. S. Cooper

Synopsis

Guarding His Heart is a STANDALONE book with no cliffhanger

Leonardo Maxwell was shocked when his best friend, Zane Beaumont fell in love and got married. While he is happy for his friend, he knows that he definitely doesn’t want to go the love and marriage route. He knows that there is nothing that can come from either of the two.

When his father calls him and tells him that it’s time for him to take over the family business, he does so reluctantly. He’s never liked the attention he gets as a billionaire’s son, but he knows it’s his duty.

Leo is not prepared for the animosity that he gets from his new assistant, Hannah on his first day of work. He has no idea why she hates him, but he’s glad for it. He doesn’t have time to waste staring at her beautiful long legs or her pink luscious lips. As far as he’s concerned they can have a strictly professional relationship. However, that all changes when they go on their first work trip together.

Guarding His Heart is recommended for readers age 18 and over, due to mature situations and language.

Buy: Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

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Michel’s Review

Guarding His Heart by J. S. Cooper is book four in the Forever Love series. I was really looking forward to this book’s release. The Forever Love series is one of my favorites and I loved the characters throughout the series. We met Leo Maxwell in this series. He is Zane Beaumont’s best friend. Throughout the series we got the impression that Leo was a pretty intense kind of guy. He worked as a bodyguard and came across as tough guy. Guarding His Heart shows another side to Leo’s personality.

Leo has given up his job as a bodyguard to go back to work in his father’s corporation. It’s time for him to step up to his rightful place as the heir to his father’s empire. He took the job that his assistant Hannah rightfully deserved. No wonder she hates him. The two begin a very rocky working relationship. Hannah feels that Leo is not competent enough to take over this job. He gives her the impression that he is an easy going man whore that is more interested in getting into her pants than getting the job done. She has worked hard to get where she is professionally. She may have to look elsewhere for career advancement if Leo continues in the direction he is going.

When a business trip turns into a disaster, Leo manages to make the most of it with Hannah. The two embark in a heated, purely sexual affair. They think they can keep their affair out of the office, keep it on friendly terms, with no commitments. Easier said than done.

When their secret affair is exposed Leo will have to decide if he dedicated to his career or  if he is a dedicated to Hannah enough to sacrifice his job.

Guarding His Heart was a fluffy kind of romance. It showed the playful side of love. It proved that even the die hard bachelors can fall when the right woman comes along. I liked the lightness of this book.  It was a fun read.

About J. S. Cooper

J. S. CooperCooper is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is a true romantic that is in love with love. The J. S. stands for Jaimie Suzi. She just thought J. S. sounded cooler! J. S. was born in London, England and moved to the States at age 17. She studied history in college and then went to law school and then decided to follow her writing dreams. J. S. writes ‘New Adult’ contemporary romance books because that is what she also loves to read.

Available Books: The Last Boyfriend, The Last Husband, Before Lucky, The Other Side of Love, Zane & Lucky’s First Christmas, Crazy Beautiful Love, Scarred, and Healed.

Upcoming books: Finding My Prince Charming, If Only Once (The Martelli Brothers), Everlasting Sin, The Rebel Next Door and Hot Prof.

Please join J. S. Cooper on her facebook page if you enjoy her books here: https://www.facebook.com/J.S.Cooperauthor. If you wish to get in contact, please email her at Jscooperauthor@gmail.com.

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Guarding His Heart

Cover Reveal: Cartel by Lili Saint Germain-Cartel-Book 1

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Cartel

Cartel Seriea- Book 1

By Lili St. Germain

Release Date: February 1st, 2015

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Synopsis

The first full length Gypsy Brothers novel from the smash hit author Lili St Germain.

How much is a life worth?

I grew up in Colombia, the daughter of a wealthy drug lord. I lived a life of extravagance, until one day a drug run went horribly wrong and everything came crashing down around us.

I was given away. A payment for a debt. The Gypsy Brothers Motorcycle Club became my new owners, and I did everything I could to survive.

But falling in love with the man who owned me wasn’t part of the plan…

Pre- Order: Amazon/ ITunes

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Other Books by Lili Saint Germain

Gypsy Brothers

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Coming September 23, 2014

 

 

 

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Coming November 9, 2014

 

 

 

lili saint germain bioLili writes dark romance, suspense and paranormal stories. Her serial novel, Seven Sons, was released in early 2014, with the following books in the series to be released in quick succession. Lili quit corporate life to focus on writing and so far is loving every minute of it. Her other loves in life include her gorgeous husband and beautiful daughter, good coffee, Tarantino movies and spending hours on Pinterest.

She loves to read almost as much as she loves to write.

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Cover Reveal: A Hope and A Chance by Jennifer Foor- The Mitchell Family Series

 
RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2014
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Synopsis

You can’t help who you fall in love with.

Hope’s whole world is turned upside down when she’s forced to live with her estranged father, who she hasn’t seen in years. To make matters worse, she’s warned to stay away from the handsome young man living out back in the pool house.

Chance is running from his past; a past that would cause any father to be concerned. When sparks fly between them, they begin sneaking around to be together.

 

Then their secret is discovered, and Chance is sent away, leaving Hope with a broken heart.

What happens when absence makes the heart grow fonder?

 

Find out in this hot romance brought to you from the

 Best Selling Author of The Mitchell Family Series.

 

 

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Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She’s best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.

She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, writing stories that come from her heart.

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Review: Follow by @JA Huss- Social Media Series- Book 1

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SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES

Brand New Novella Series

ADULT CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

FOLLOW – BOOK 1

AUGUST 27, 2014

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By @JA Huss

Synopsis

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Review:

 

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@shellbellereads

@smutbookjunkie – Have you read the new series #Social Media -Book 1?#Followby#@JAHuss#FilthyTweets#SocialForeplay#SextingRomance# FiveFilthyStars


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@shellbellereads-What is it about?  Is it a romance involving social media?#HotGossip#HotRead#HotBook#SexyRead

 

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@smutbookjunkieordinary girl,Grace Kinsella#FilthyBlueBird –queen of filthy tweets:fantasy subject@MovieStar@VaughnAsher#SexOnAStick

 

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@shellbellereads-so she is a twatter on twitter?#wordplayForeplay#GuaranteedSatisfactionIn140characters

 

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@smutbookjunkie#MovieStar@VaughnAsher never leaves a ladyunfulfilled.

#KinkyOrgasimsDelivered#SexWithMyStick#OscarWinningOrgasm

 

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@shellbellereads-Tell us more.  Can #MovieStar@VaughnAsher deliver or is he full of hot shit?

#WantFilthyDetails#WantSatisfaction

 

 

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@smutbookjunkieTropical Island, Grace Kinsella@FilthyBird,kinky MovieStar@VaughnAsher,accidental meeting,#TweetQueenExposed.

MovieStar@VaughnAsher#SexualDeviant,#Dom,Grace Kinsella@FilthyBird#UnwillingSub,#PrefersFantasyMan#GreatSex

 

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@shellbellereadsWhat! Fantasy Island sunk when Reality World crashed. Do we read #Like#book 2.

 

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@smutbookjunkie-Yes!

#Intense#Carnal#Mysterious#Hashtagging#BootyTaggingHasBegun#MustRead#Bk2#Like

Michel-@shellbellereads Review

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Follow by JA Huss is the first book in the Social Media series by JA Huss. Follow features Grace Kinsella , an ordinary girl, that lives for her dirty twitting. Her star fantasy man is Vaughn Asher. She has propositioned him, suggested kinky sex, and engaged in oral wordplay.

While on vacation in St.Thomas , she meets the real Vaughn Asher. He is nothing like her fantasy sex God. He is controlling, dominant, and demands a contract for sexual engagement with him. Although Grace is intrigued by some of his kinky requests, she cannot submit to him the way he wants her to. She is disillusioned. He is intrigued.

 

Grace leaves St. Thomas and her fantasties behind. She’s done with Vaughn Asher and her filthy tweets.

Vaughn Asher will Follow Grace no matter what. He is not done. He wants more than a filthy tweet. He wants Grace to submit. Vaughn Asher always gets what he wants. He wants Grace.

Will Grace block Vaughn or will she Like. We will find out in Like- book 2.

 

Author Bio:

JAJ. A. Huss likes to write new adult books that make you think and keep you guessing. Her favorite genre to read is space opera, but since practically no one reads those books, she writes new adult science fiction, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, urban fantasy, and books about Junco (who refuses to be saddled with a label).

She has an undergraduate degree in horses, (yes, really–Thank you, Colorado State University) and a master’s degree in forensic toxicology from the University of Florida. She used to have a job driving around Colorado doing pretty much nothing but shooting the breeze with farmers, but now she just writes, runs the New Adult Addiction and Clean Teen Reads Book Blogs, and runs an online science classroom for homeschoolers.

Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads

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Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G. – Reasonable Doubt Series vs. Smut Book Junkie Reviews

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Reasonable Doubt Series

By Whitney G.

Reasonable Doubt Series vs. Smut Book Junkie Reviews

Case: Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G. vs. Smut Book Junkie Reviews

CASE FILE

(Case File: The court file containing papers submitted in a case.)

Reasonable Doubt Volume 1-Volume 3

Smut Book Junkie Review of Volume 1 –Volume 3

Deposition from Michel Reinhard

Deposition from Kelley Hawthorne Jefferson

Deposition from Whitney Garcia Williams

Deposition from Andrew Hamilton

Deposition from Aubrey Everhart

ACTION

Action: Also called a case or lawsuit. A civil judicial proceeding where one party sues another for a wrong done, or to protect a right or to prevent a wrong.

Smut Book Junkie Reviews vs. Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G.

Smut Book Junkie Reviews is alleging that the Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G. caused addiction, emotional fluctuation, and sensual stimulation. They are trying to prove beyond Reasonable Doubt that this series has earned a 5 Star rating and delivered an emotional literary experience. The Reasonable Doubt Series has led readers to experience reading addiction, release date trauma and anxiety, and undying love for a self-serving prick, Andrew Hamilton. The emotional trauma this man put Aubrey Everhart through had readers thoroughly appalled. The readers had high hopes that Aubrey would prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Andrew Hamilton needed to be punished for the crimes of the heart and that justice would be served.

 

Plaintiff: Smut Book Junkie Reviews

Defendant: Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G.

Witnesses:

Expert Witness– Reviewer Michel Reinhard- Smut Book Junkie Reviewer

Expert Witness– Kelley Hawthorne Jefferson- Smut Book Junkie Reviewer

Witness– Andrew Hamilton- Attorney, Alpha, Leading Male fictional character

Witness– Aubrey Everhart- Law Student, Law Intern, Ballerina, Leading Female fictional character.

Expert Witness– Whitney G. – Author and Creator of Reasonable Doubt Series

TESTIMONIES

Testimony:  Something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth.  Proof or evidence that something exists or is true

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 Michel Reinhard:

Reasonable Doubt 1 is one hot, erotic book! The writing was superb! It was clever, snarky, funny, delicious, mysterious and intensely erotic. The characters were compelling.

Attorney Andrew Hamilton makes Christian Grey, Gideon Cross, Colton Donavan, and James Cavendish look like amateurs. He makes no apologies for how he is.

Aubrey Everhart is a pre-law student and ballerina. Aubrey becomes an intern at Andrew’s law firm. Andrew can’t keep his hands off of her. It is a battle of wills, an erotic battle, and only one victor. Both have secrets that can tear this fragile relationship into an all out war.

As this tumultuous relationship progresses, it will become even more disastrous. A revelation will be made that will expose Andrew’s

secrets. This volume ends on a monstrous cliffhanger.

 

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Wow! Reasonable Doubt 1 was so hot my e-reader about melted. What are the chances that you would meet the man in real life that you have only ever talked to online? What person is the real you? The persona you created when you never thought you would meet in person or the person you are here and now.

I loved watching Andrew try to figure out what he should do next and Aubrey did not put up with his crap for one second. Her snark and wit had me laughing as I turned the pages.

RD1 left us on a spicy high note with a twist that had us stalking Whitney’s FB page waiting for her to give us just a little taste of RD2.

 

 

10626749_835537593145465_9067799165142491597_nAndrew Hamilton:

 One dinner. One Night. No repeats.

Our conversations were long over. There was nothing more we had to discuss.

We talked. We fucked. That was the end of us.

“It’s a case of a woman who befriended me online, but she turned out to be someone completely different than who she told me she was. So, in this case, how do you feel about reasonable doubt?”

 

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Aubrey Everhart:

“Dear Mr. Hamilton, F*ckYou.”

 

 

 

 

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Whitney G:

I’m forever grateful for you and your time, and I hope to be re-invited to your bookshelf with my next release.

 

 

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Michel Reinhard

I devoured this book the moment it was downloaded. WOW…what a wild ride! Not only was this installment in the Reasonable Doubt serial extremely erotic, it was also intense. The plot escalated beyond the reader’s expectations and ended on a cliffhanger that left a knot in your stomach. It left the reader with sympathy for Andrew. It gave us an understanding why he is an absolute prick. But what it doesn’t reveal is what happened. That will be in the next installment. I am positive that all of those who have read this installment want the next installment now!

Andrew and Aubrey are complicated characters. Andrew is the type of character that you really don’t want to like. He doesn’t treat Aubrey all that well but it’s obvious he is delusional about his real feelings. Once his secrets begin to unravel we see a completely different person. Aubrey, on the other hand, is compelling. She is a strong woman. She fights for what she wants and doesn’t back down. She has a lot to give. It’s unfortunate that those who should care about her only want to take from her. They don’t care if she has to make sacrifices that will cost her dreams and her heart. I wanted smack down Andrew, her parents, and those who were treating her badly. I am hoping that Aubrey will come out the victor and that all her dreams will come true.

I could not wait for Reasonable Doubt Volume 3 to release.

dreamstime_large_crop2Kelley Hawthorne Jefferson:

I was up until 1:30 am when RD2 hit my kindle. I mean how in the hell was Andrew going to explain what happened at the end of RD1. What was really exciting about this series is that Whitney kept Andrew with his same true colors throughout the book. He was a character that you hated. He was hot, sexy, alpha, and broody and you wanted him to tear off your clothes and at the same time you wanted to slap him across the face. I was dying to figure out what the hell made Andrew such a jerk.

Aubrey was going through so much as it was trying to make her dream happen that everyone told her never would. She was not good enough for anyone including her parents, her teachers, and the man who unfortunately, she was falling in love with. She really read Andrew wrong and once he showed his true colors again she did not have much of a choice. It was do or die time and she was on her own.

When I finished RD2 I was saying a prayer for Andrew. I was praying for redemption and for him to pull his head out of his ass before it was too late.

 

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 I was officially done with this monogamous game we’d been playing for the past couple weeks. It was quite fun-different, but since Aubrey could never be mine and I could never be hers, it quite fucking pointless too.

 

10556528_835592723139952_7511145220770826380_nAubrey Everhart:

You are a disgusting and vile asshole, and I honestly regret ever sleeping with you.

 “Seeing as I’m the only one between us who actually feels anything, yes. Yes, that is how I really feel about you.”

 “This is the last time you’ll ever pull this hot and cold shit on me.”

 Everything we had was built on lies…

 

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**End of Episode 2**

 

 

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 Michel Reinhard:

Reasonable Doubt Volume 3 went way beyond the readers expectations. Whitney G delivered a grand finale that readers are going to more than satisfied with.

 The tumultuous relationship between Aubrey and Andrew has clearly come to a conclusion. The closing arguments were delivered. The jury deliberated from page one to the very last word. The final conclusion and verdict were unanimous. The verdict was that Whitney G. and her Reasonable Doubt series had earned a 5 star review based upon the facts, the evidence, and proof beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The alleged addiction, emotional trauma , sensual expectations, and release date anxiety were clearly the readers reactions. Whitney G. did her job as a writer and delivered an outstanding literary experience.

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 Kelley Hawthorne Jefferson:

This is where you turn the pages slowly and relish each moment as it will be the last time you get to spend time with Andrew and Aubrey and learn anything new about what is going on in their lives. I think Whitney G. gave us a beautiful end to a very dark emotional rollercoaster ride and delivered the best Andrew and Aubrey there could be. I as well as several other readers will never accept this as the end and will beg Whitney mercilessly to write another chapter. This series was filled with just the right amount of spice, snark, wit, sexual tension, and angst to earn a Five Star Review by the Smut Book Junkies. Whitney G. will forever have a place in our heart, mind, body, and spirit as well as a special place on our e-readers. When people ask for reading recommendations the Reasonable Doubt Series will be on the tip of our tongue and at the top of our list. Bravo Ms. Gracia Williams on a job well done!

 

10626749_835537593145465_9067799165142491597_nAndrew Hamilton:

  “We’re more than friends…We always were. I just can’t be with you now.”

 I’ll just replace the word ‘one’ with more…

10556528_835592723139952_7511145220770826380_nAubrey Everhart:

I liked you as “Thoreau,” but I love you as Andrew.

 

 

 

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Whitney G.

** End of Episode 3**

 

 

 

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Finding: The court’s or jury’s decision on issues of fact.

The court has found that Whitney G. did her job as an author and delivered a literary experience that earned a 5 STAR Review for the complete Reasonable Doubt Series. Whitney G. developed charismatic characters whose behaviors and emotions captured the reader’s attention.  Their story may have caused emotional angst, release date trauma, and reading addiction.  That proves beyond Reasonable Doubt that Whitney G. did her job as an author and upheld her responsibility to deliver an unforgettable reading experience.

The court also finds that Andrew Hamilton was indeed an obnoxious prick with just cause. Andrew Hamilton will be placed on house arrest under the supervision of Aubrey Everhart until the court deems that he has paid for his crimes of the heart.

Aubrey Everhart will be awarded Andrew Hamilton’s heart with the contingency of a lifetime of devotion.

Smut Book Junkie will pay restitution to Whitney G. by awarding her a 5 Star Review for the Reasonable Doubt Series.  Smut Book Junkie will also award the Reasonable Doubt Series the acknowledgment of a 2014 Favorite Read.

The court also recommends that readers purchase this series for an outstanding literary experience.5 Star Read

Top Pick

 

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My cock has an appetite.

A huge and very particular appetite: Blonde, curvy, and preferably not a fucking liar…(Although, that’s a story for another day.)

As a high profile lawyer, I don’t have time to waste on relationships, so I fulfill my needs by anonymously chatting and sleeping with women I meet online.

My rules are simple: One dinner. One night. No repeats.

This is only casual sex. Nothing more. Nothing less.

At least it was, until “Alyssa”…

She was supposed to be a 27 year old lawyer, a book hoarder, and completely unattractive. She was supposed to be someone I shared law advice with late at night, someone I could trust with details of my weekly escapades.

But then she came into my firm for an interview–a college-intern interview, and everything fucking changed…

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reasonable2She lied to me…

She betrayed the one rule that I’m most adamant about: Honesty. Complete and utter fucking honesty.

I really wish she was someone else—someone who didn’t have the ability to make me feel, someone I could easily discard like the hundreds of women before her.

She isn’t.

I’m drawn to her like I’ve never been drawn to a woman before—completely captivated by the very sight of her. But unfortunately, with my past slowly re-surfacing for all of the world to see, I’ll have to find a way to let her go.

She can never be mine.

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reasonable3I hate him…

I hate that I fell in love with him, I hate that he didn’t love me back, and I hate the fact that I just made a life-altering decision just so I could get the hell away from him.

He’d always said that he was unchangeable, heartless, and cold…

I really should’ve believed him…

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Pre-Order Complete Series: Amazon

 

Author Bio:

10650038_836173729748518_6180914080224404925_nA self diagnosed candy addict, travel junkie, and hypochondriac, Whitney Gracia Williams LOVES to write about characters that make you laugh, cry, and want to (in the case of Selena Ross) reach through your Kindle and slap them.

She is the “imaginary bestselling” author of the Jilted Bride Series, Mid Life Love, Wasted Love, and Captain of My Soul.

When she’s not locked inside her room, feverishly typing away on her laptop, she can be found here:

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Cover Reveal: Left Behind by Vi Keeland and Dylan Scott

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Left Behind

Release Date: October 16, 2014

By Vi Keeland and Dylan Scott

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Genre: New Adult

Synopsis

Two stories so deeply intertwined, you’ll think you know how they intersect…but you’ll be wrong….

Zack Martin

The day I met Emily Bennett my whole world changed. Sure, we were just kids, but I was old enough to know my life would never be the same. She was my best friend. My destiny. My fate. I wasn’t wrong…I just didn’t know how twisted fate could be.

Nikki Fallon

After the death of my mother, moving from my dark and dreary trailer park to sunny California, I was focused on one thing – finding a sister I’d only just learned existed. Falling in love with him wasn’t part of the plan. But he filled a void I never knew was possible to fill. He had to be my fate. My destiny. Until the day I finally found out who my sister was…and how twisted fate could be.

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Vi Keeland

vi keeland bioVi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn’t change for the world. She is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work. She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!

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Dylan Scott

dylan scottDylan Scott is a New York trial attorney, wife and mother of four. She believes her job as a trial attorney is a subcategory to the field of entertainment more than law.   With a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature she believed teaching English was a destined career choice until she realized her life long talent of “argument” could actually be her job.   A recent, fairly boring, midlife crisis resulted in a brief stint as a middle school English teacher which confirmed that she wasn’t ready to give up the law.   Dylan has also taught legal courses at the college level and worked with at-risk inner city youth in the roles of mentor and coach. She is co-author Vi Keeland’s biggest fan.

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Release Blitz + Review: Linger by Lauren Jameson

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We’re so excited to celebrate the release of LINGER by Lauren Jameson from Signet Eclipse! The chemistry between Scarlet and Logan is off the charts in this steamy read and you don’t want to miss it!

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About LINGER

On her last night in Nevada before embarking on a yearlong veterinary internship, Scarlett Malone is celebrating–and looking for one night of incredible pleasure. But the man who draws her eye is not her usual type: He’s a cowboy whose alpha-male tendencies tempt her beyond belief. Scarlett can’t understand why she wants this man and no one else, but she’s determined to entice him to submit….

Dr. Logan Brody lives an isolated life in rural Montana, running a ranch and suppressing his submissive tendencies. Only on his occasional trips does he give into his hidden urges. He can’t deny his scorching attraction to Scarlett or that she makes him want more, but he never lets anyone break him down fully. He’s hers for one night and one night only.

But when Scarlett shows up at Logan’s door as his intern for the year, he realizes that the walls around his heart are about to crumble–and that this sexy dominant woman has no intention of letting him keep control….

Add it to your Goodreads list here!

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Excerpt:

Scarlett kept her steps slow and deliberate as she left him, though her heart was pounding in a wicked rhythm against her ribcage—a rhythm born of excitement and anticipation.

What the fuck was that?

Forcing herself not to look back, Scarlett crossed the room, her goal a table that was far enough away that it was clearly a dismissal, and yet would give her an unobstructed view.

Logan.

The name suited him, suited the shadow of a beard that covered his jaw line, the attractive smirk that curled his lips, the challenge in his eyes.

She wanted another look at him.

But she would just have to wait. She was the one in control.

Hoping she was projecting outward calm, no matter how much anticipation was roiling inside her, Scarlett pulled out the tall chair, lifted herself onto it, feeling the stretch in the muscles that had once propelled her across a stage. Slowly she crossed one leg over the other, a deliberate tease, knowing the fact that she hadn’t yet looked back at him told him she didn’t care one way or another what he did.

But she did. Oh, she really, really did. And so she finally let herself look across the room, back to where she had left him.

She hadn’t given him leave to move. If he felt even half of what she did, he wouldn’t have. It was disconcerting how much she wanted him to still be there.

Deliberately torturing herself, she let her eyes skim the mosaic tiled floors. And then there he was.

He was still in place, though he had risen to his feet, staring after her. As their gaze met, Scarlett felt something tangible pulse in the air between them.

Slowly, expression wary, he dropped back down to his knees as she watched. He even went so far as to lace his hands behind his head, which told her that he was far from new to BDSM.

But he didn’t drop his eyes, instead leaving his stare fixated on her. Still, triumph washed over her, and Scarlett had to try very hard not to grin.

5 Star Read

Tracey’s Review

Scarlett Malone is looking for a one-time thing, an encounter that will fulfill her desire for pleasure with no strings attached. Logan Brody comes to In Vino Veritas to have his needs met in a way that the outside world wouldn’t understand. Life as they know it is about to change in a very big way.

“He reminded her of a tethered animal, restrained but only just. A heavy rock settled on top of the butterflies in her gut when she realized that the chances of this man being her type–being sexually submissive–were slim indeed.”

So, when I had the chance to read LINGER by Lauren Jameson, I wasn’t too sure what I would be getting. I’ve read books that deal with the world of BDSM, and have become acquainted with lots of super-alpha men. What I hadn’t experienced, though, was the point of view of a Domme, a woman trained as a Mistress, in this lifestyle. Let me start by saying that the heat between Logan and Scarlett is HOT. Every interaction that they have is just scorching, and while Logan is definitely mega-alpha outside the bedroom, when they step away from their everyday life, Scarlett is the one calling the shots. Scarlett is a benevolent Mistress, but she’s determined to break down every wall that Logan has put up, and he is doing his darnedest to make sure that she will not breach the one final part of him that keeps him from total submission. But Logan needs to submit, in order to help escape the memories that keep him from being free of his past, and Scarlett is going to bring him over, come hell or high water.

“Scarlett held his gaze, her heart pounding in her throat. She might have been fairly new to the games of dominance and submission, but it was still far from her first time in this club. And yet she’d never felt attraction like this before. Never. Especially not to a man who looked like he would eat her alive if she let him.”

LINGER is the third book in the In Vino Veritas series by Lauren, but it can be read as a standalone. It was so darned hot, though, that I absolutely want to go back and read both BLUSH and BREATHE, because, if this book is any indication of what I can expect, they will totally be worth the read. P.S. Lauren Jameson, if you’re reading this, I also would love to read a book where Luca is the main character, because his story definitely needs to be told. Five-plus scorching hot stars.

About with Lauren Jameson

laurenajmeson-photoLauren Hawkeye/ Lauren Jameson never imagined that she’d wind up telling stories for a living… though when she looks back, it’s easy to see that she’s the only one who is surprised. Always “the kid who read all the time”, Lauren made up stories about her favorite characters once she’d finished a book… and once spent an entire year narrating her own life internally. No, really. But where she was just plain odd before publication, now she can at least claim to have an artistic temperament.

Lauren lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada with her husband, toddler, pit bull and idiot cat, though they do not live in an igloo, nor do they drive a dogsled. In her nonexistent spare time Lauren can be found knitting (her husband claims that her snobby yarn collection is exorbitant), reading anything she can get her hands on, or sweating her way through spin class. She loves to hear from her readers!

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Cover Reveal: Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey- The Perfect Series

We are excited to bring you the cover reveal for the third and final book in the Perfect series, PRESENTLY PERFECT, scheduled for release on November 6th!!

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Synopsis

Perfection is an illusion fueled by the perception of others.

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Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.

Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice
brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant, our love
and friendship.

There are two sides to every story and I wouldn’t trade our sides for anything in the world.

Cover Designer: Robin Harper, Wicked By Design

Photographer: Lorie Rebecca, Lorie Rebecca Photography


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AboutTheAuthor

Alison BaileyAlison was born, raised, and currently lives in Charleston, SC. She attended Winthrop University and graduated with a major in Theater. While at school she began writing one-act plays, which she later
produced. Her debut novel, Present Perfect, landed on Amazon’s Best Seller List and appeared on many “Best Reads of 2013” Book Blogs. The novel is a current nominee for the 2014 Indie Romance Convention Awards. The second book from The Perfect series, Past Imperfect, was published in February of 2013.
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Cover Reveal: The Invitation RELEASE by Roxy Sloane

We are excited to share with you the covers for Roxy Sloane’s new series – THE INVITATION!

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Synopsis

Book 1 – Surrender

Welcome to your wildest fantasy…

The invitation arrives out of nowhere. No name. No address. Just one simple challenge.

‘Play with me.’

The games are intoxicating, each one more thrilling than the last. And pleasure is the ultimate prize.

He knows my secrets. He sees my darkest desires. He can drive me to ecstasy — and I don’t even know his name.

This is your invitation. Now its your turn to decide.

Release Date: September 28, 2014

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Book 2 – Release

The invitation unlocked a world of pleasure — but the game is only just beginning…

He promised me an adventure. I had no idea what lay in store. Now, I know his name, and everything has changed.

I want to trust him, but his secrets could ruin us both. I need to know what he’s hiding – before it’s too late.

I’ve already risked everything for his love. Now, I’m playing to win.

Are you ready?

Release Date: October 27, 2014

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ExcerptWhen was the last time you came?

Is someone there with you now — touching you, teasing your stiff nipples, making you beg and moan? Are there hands on your body, sliding over your damp skin? A hard, thick cock driving deep inside you, relentless, until you think you’ll lose your mind?

Or are you alone?

The lights dimmed, your legs easing apart. Fingers, stroking lower. Your head falling back against the pillows.

What do you imagine when you close your eyes?

One lover, or many? A soft touch, or a punishing grip: fingers digging into your thighs, holding you down, fisting your hair in a tight knot as you part your lips in a silent cry of pleasure.

Do you picture people watching, their eyes roaming across your naked flesh as you pant for air? Or are you the one hidden in the shadows, watching someone else as they come undone?

You want it on your knees, his cock thrusting all the way into your wet, needy mouth. You want to be tied down, his mouth claiming you, his tongue licking deep against your tight, aching cunt.

You want pleasure. You want pain. You imagine it all, every time. A flash of images, your body rising to your touch. You play the scenes out, every detail, as that craving twists higher and your breath turns shallow and your skin aches for a release that’s close, closer…

Oh.

You felt it, didn’t you? But it wasn’t the touch that took you there, not just a simple, animal response. It was your imagination. Those secret, sensual fantasies, more private than anything you could say out loud.

More powerful than a hundred hard fucks.

Most other men don’t realize. They think sex is about friction and girth. They think surrender is a pair of handcuffs and a silk scarf. They don’t understand, a woman’s most powerful erogenous zone is her mind.

But I do.

I know your darkest desires. I see what you crave when he’s holding you at night.

I can show you a pleasure beyond reason, beyond your wildest fantasies.

All you have to do is accept my invitation.

Are you ready to play?

AboutTheAuthorRomance junkie, mom, and legal eagle. I have a dirty mind and I’m not afraid to use it.

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Cover Reveal: One To Love by Tia Louise- One To Hold Series-Book 4

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One To Hold Series- Book 4

Release Date: October 9, 2014

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By Tia Louise

Synopsis

He’s a broken young boxer whose championship dreams were cut short by a tragic accident. She’s a beautiful young widow whose defenses against love are as strong as his left hook.

When Kenny and Slayde are thrown together one fateful night, they are shaken by their undeniable attraction, and the closer they get, the more they start to believe in second chances.

But Slayde’s troubled past threatens to destroy their dreams, and Kenny must choose between rebuilding her walls or risking her heart for the one to love.

WARNING: Recommended for adult readers (18+) only. Mature themes, strong language, and sexual content.

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“FIVE STARS! Tia Louise is an author that surprises me in a pleasant way with each book that she releases in this highly enjoyable, and completely addictive series. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” —Claire Robinson, Goodreads

“Tia Louise hit it out of the ballpark. The One to Hold series is hot, sexy, and full of surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat!” –Sommertime Book Blog

One to hold**AMAZON BESTSELLER: Top 50 in Kindle Sales and #1 in Military Romance** Derek Alexander is a retired Marine, ex-cop, and the top investigator in his field. Melissa Jones is a small-town girl trying to escape her troubled past.

When the two intersect in a bar in Arizona, their sexual chemistry is off the charts. But what is revealed during their “one week stand” only complicates matters.

Because she’ll do everything in her power to get away from the past, but he’ll do everything he can to hold her.

THIS IS A STAND-ALONE, ONE TO HOLD NOVEL. Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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One to protectOne 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 breaking rules 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.

(Standalone, M/F, HEA)

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WARNING: Recommended for adult readers (18+) only! Mature themes, strong language, and sexual content…

LOTS of sexual content. Patrick is a naughty boy until he meets Elaine. So there’s the warning–if you keep reading, have fun! (It’s meant to be fun. *wink*)

There’s a new guy in town…

“Patrick Knight, single, retired Guard-turned private investigator. I was a closer. A deal maker. I looked clients in the eye and told them I’d get their shit done. And I did…”

Patrick doesn’t do “nice.”

At least, not anymore.

After his fiancée cheats, he follows up with a one-night stand and a disastrous office hook-up. His business partner (Derek Alexander) sends him to the desert to get his head straight—and clean up the mess.

While there, Patrick meets Elaine, and blistering sparks fly, but she’s not looking for any guy. Or a long-distance relationship.

Patrick’s ready to do anything to keep her, but just when it seems he’s changed her mind, the skeletons from his past life start coming back.

(Stand-alone, M/F, HEA)

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Author Bio:

7213961Tia Louise is a former journalist, world-traveler, and collector of beautiful men (who inspire ALL of her stories… *wink*)—turned wife, mommy, and novelist.

It’s possible she has a slight truffle addiction. And she will never look at a family restroom the same way again.

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