Book Tour + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Dirty by Kylie Scott – Dive Bar Series – Book 2

Posted on 04/21/2016 by shellbellereads

Dirty is Book One in Kylie Scott’s Dive Bar Series releasing April 19th!

A Dive Bar Novel

By Kylie Scott

Release Date: April 19, 2016

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Release Date: April 19, 2016

Blurb

The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower, let alone the drama and chaos that comes with her.

Lydia Green doesn’t know whether to burn down the church or sit and
cry in a corner. Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough. Finding out it’s with his best man is another thing all together. She narrowly escapes tying the knot and meets Vaughan only hours later.

Vaughan is the exact opposite of the picture perfect, respected businessman she thought she’d marry. This former musician-turned-bartender is rough around the edges and unsettled. But she already tried Mr. Right and discovered he’s all wrong-maybe it’s time to give Mr. Right Now a chance.

After all, what’s wrong with getting dirty?

Excerpt

“Once upon a time,” he began, voice low and measured. “There was a princess. A beautiful, occasionally annoying princess.”

“What was her name?”

“Ah, Notlydia.”

I frowned. “Her name is Notlydia?”

“You wanted a story, I’m giving you one. Shut up.”

“Whatever.”

An even heavier sigh from the man. “Anyhoo, Notlydia was all set up to marry this prince. We’ll call him Prince Bag of Dicks.”

“Works for me.”

“But on the day of her wedding, when she was wearing this sweet dress that served her tits up like they were a fucking platter—”

“Is this an R-rated story?”

“Please,” he said, sliding an arm around my bare waist. And I let him. “R is for rubbish. If you don’t get to see any penetration then you’re wasting your time. This is XXX.”

I laughed.

“So on the day of her wedding to Prince Bag of Dicks, Notlydia kisses him and he turns into a big slimy two-headed toad with terrible breath and even worse foot odor.”

“Whoa.” I rested my head back against his shoulder. “Poor Notlydia.”

“Hell of a plot twist, right?”

“Never saw that one coming.”

“Mm.” He rested his cheek against the top of my head.

“What happens next?”

“Well, she’s completely freaked out, of course.”

“Of course.”

“And she takes off into the woods. She’s running through bushes, jumping fences, climbing trees, you name it. Nothing’s going to stop her from getting the hell away from that toad, Prince Bag of

Dicks.” He took a sip of beer. “Unfortunately, she loses her fancy dress along the way. She’s just down to some skimpy underwear and a corset and with all that jogging through the forest, it’s barely holding her in. One decent breath and there’s going to be nipple out there for all the world to see.

Did I happen to mention she’d been voted Best Rack in the kingdom four years running? Anyway, eventually she finds this small cottage. Now, what you don’t know about Notlydia is that she has a shady past.”I tried to look up at him. But with the angle, all I got was stubble and cheekbone. “That doesn’t sound like Notlydia.”

“Be quiet.” A hand covered my mouth. “Notlydia’s a dirty, dirty girl. Got a bad side like you wouldn’t believe. A little breaking and entering is nothing to her. So into the house she goes. But she’s all muddy from running through the woods, see? She can’t let people see her like this, she’s a princess, for fuck’s sake.”

The hand remained over my mouth. Which was fine, I had nothing to add to his pornographic fairy tale.

“Notlydia gets in the shower and starts soaping herself. There’s lots of bubbles and steam, and she’s a modern woman so there’s a bit of self-love. She even finds time to wash her hair, shave under her pits. Things like that. But then the owner of the cottage wakes up and hears the water running. He stomps into the bathroom saying, someone’s using up my hot water. Notlydia cries out, not me, not me.”

He craned his neck, meeting my gaze. “See, babe, what did I tell you? That Notlydia is a filthy little liar.”

I looked up to heaven. No help was forthcoming.

“Someone’s using up all my soap, says the owner. Not me, not me, cries Notlydia.” He put his lips next to my ear. “She should be ashamed of herself, shouldn’t she? If ever a busty princess deserved a spanking.”

I bit at the palm of his hand, teeth catching at the fleshy mound beneath his thumb.

“Ow.” He laughed, pulling his hand free. “Then the owner said, someone’s been fingering herself in my shower.”

“Stop!” I put my hands over my ears, trying desperately to hold in my laughter. “This is the worst story ever. The Brothers Grimm are rolling over in their graves.”

“Notlydia throws back the shower curtain and says, oh yeah, big boy, that was me. Come and get it. And they have wild sex all over the cottage.” Vaughan’s body jerked beneath mine as he laughed his ass off. “The end.”

“No way. Notlydia is virtuous and pure. She’d never pull that sort of shit.”

“Nah.” He chuckled. “It all happened exactly as I said. Dirtiest princess in all the land.”

“Like hell. The owner of that cottage was a pervert and a deviant. Why, he would have picked the lock on a chastity belt. She never stood a chance.” Difficult to maintain my pious stance, given I’d started laughing so hard tears were pouring down my cheeks. The funny bastard. “I want to know more about this cottage owner. What’s his name?”

“I don’t know. Let me think . . .” He rested his chin back on top of my head. “He definitely isn’t Prince Charming.”

“He could be!”

Silence.

“If he wanted to. Or not. Whatever,” I added weakly. Crap. “Let’s go back to not talking.”

I was a moron.

We’d been all relaxed and laughing. Me and my idiot mouth. Way to go, Lydia. Just shout out any old impossible daydream to the dude who’s made it clear there was no future “we.” If someone could just direct me to the nearest brick wall, I’d knock a little sense into myself.On the other hand, it was two stupid words. Surely he could have ignored the last hundred years of Disney perpetuating slick-haired young royals gallivanting around the countryside saving hot babes in distress. For the sake of getting along. God knows, Chris never had any problems ignoring or placating me. I’d seen his thoughtless gorgeous smile aimed my way a hundred times. No, a thousand. If only I’d recognized it for what it was.

Ugh. Just the thought of it made me want to punch the douche all over again.

Maybe I needed a bit more than a week to get over that catastrophe. The money would help. Substantially. I’d never imagined that compromising my morals and taking hush money from such foul woe-begotten assholes would feel so good. Maybe I should sell out more often.

“This, ah, this Prince Charming of yours,” he said haltingly.

“Yes?”

Vaughan shifted beneath me, pushing out a heavy breath. “I mean, it doesn’t make sense, does it? Why would he be in a cottage instead of a castle?”

“Well . . . his parents, the king and queen of the neighboring kingdom, died in a terrible accident.”

I stayed perfectly still, waiting to see how he’d react.

“I see.”

“And it hurt him so bad he just, he didn’t want to be a prince anymore.”

Nothing from him.

“Bad things happen in fairy tales sometimes.”

A grunt.

“It’s not fair, but it happens,” I said, feeling my way with more caution than skill. “The prince loved his parents and the castle had too many memories.”

“Hmm.”

“So he ran away into the woods too.”

“Doesn’t sound like much of a prince if he can’t handle his shit,” he said.

“Princes are just men too, human beings. I don’t think a crown or a penis gives you magical invulnerability to loss and pain.” I stared at the wall, thinking the problem through. “Life is hard.

Terrible things happen. We all have feelings. We’re all just flesh and blood, trying to do our best.”

“Running away from problems isn’t doing your best.” His voice echoed around the small room, the same as around in my head.

What with holding the Coeur d’Alene title for runaway bride of the year, I had no answer. None at all. So much for my half-assed wisdom.+

Michel’s Review

OMG! I don’t know how Kylie Scott does it, but every time she releases a new book I fall head over heels in love with the leading man. Vaughan Hewson has stolen my heart ( don’t worry Mal Ericson- there’s still room in my heart for you…lol) ! I even get girl crushes on her leading ladies because they are so snarky. This time around I want to be Lydia Green, ruined wedding dress and all. I wouldn’t mind having her assets if it meant Vaughan couldn’t stop staring while calling me Babe.

Dirty is the first book in the new Dive Bar series by Kylie Scott. After the end her highly successful Stage Dive series, I wondered what would be next. I knew I was going to miss the Stage Dive members and their unique romances. Kylie Scott has successfully dived off the rock and roll stage and is now making a home in Coeur D’Alene at the Dive Bar. Pull up a stool, crack a cold one, and let Kylie tell you an entertaining story.

Lydia Green is a runaway bride after discovering her groom was having a secret affair with his best man. What’s a girl to do when her dreams have been demolished? Run! Escape the humiliation. It may take climbing a six foot fence and finding an itty bitty window open in the house on the other side of the fence. An awkward climb and a crash landing in a bathtub leads Lydia to freedom and new encounters. She never would of thought she would meet the sexiest man she’s ever seen or that this sexy man would change her life. First she has to face the wedding posse and shred the groom.

Vaughan Hewson has returned home to Coeur D’Alene with his tail between his legs and his dreams broken. His musical career is in the pits after his band split up after a successful opening tour with Stage Dive. He’s broke, bandless, and jobless. The only thing he has is his parents old house that he has mortgaged to the hilt. It’s time to sell the place and find a new direction in his musical career. First he will have to face his sister Nell, his old friends, and a runaway bride in his bathtub.

Vaughan and Lydia are both at crossroads in their lives. She has finally found a place that she wants to stay put in. He wants to get out of town as quickly as possible. At this point in their lives they are both down on their luck. As a result they form a friendship that leads to an undeniable attraction.

Living with each other and working at the Dive Bar will build an unbreakable bond and may very well be their road to happiness. First they will have to learn that dreams evolve and change. Friends and family are the glue that holds the heart and soul together.

Kylie Scott has once again delivered a fantastic, fun, snarky book loaded with quirky characters. She gives the readers a unique story with the right amount of humor, romance, hot sex, and an exceptional story.

It happens at the Dive Bar in Coeur D’Alene. Get ready to meet an incredible crew of people with very interesting, complex stories of their own.

Grab a stool, order a cold one, and get ready for a doozy of a story. Who knows who may be sitting next to you. Your new drinking companion may be a tortured tattoo artist with ex wife issues or a spastic, meddling drummer ready to tell you the perks of reading romance novels.

It all happens at the Dive Bar. It’s time to get DIRTY!

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About the Author:

Kylie is a long time fan of erotic love stories and B-grade horror films. She demands a happy ending and if blood and carnage occur along the way then all the better. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and one delightful husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

Kylie is represented by Amy Tannenbaum at the Jane Rotrosen Agency, New York.

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Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Over The Line by Lisa Desrochers – On The Run Series – Book 2

Posted on 04/19/2016 by shellbellereads

Over The Line

On The Run Series – Book 2

By Lisa Desrochers

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Synopsis

The USA Today bestselling author of Outside the Lines once again explores love on the edge in an explosive new romance about obsession, betrayal, and a killer attraction.

Lee Delgado never planned on falling in love with the irresistible Oliver Savoca, son of a Chicago crime lord. Considering that their families are rivals, she knew it could never work. And now that both their fathers have been nabbed on racketeering charges, any real chance at a future with the man she loves has been shot to hell. But a greater blow is yet to come.

Not only does Lee learn that a contract is out on her life, she has reason to believe that Oliver is behind the devastating betrayal. Now she’s working closely—very closely—with Federal Agent Sean Callahan to help bring her man down. But however she’s come to feel about Callahan, Lee is still deeply, hopelessly, unabashedly in love with Oliver.

Where that fearless love takes Lee next is beyond her control—but the risk is worth every beat of her heart.

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EXCERPT:

I want Lee to know, no matter where she goes, I will find her.

At the thought of her betrayal, rage rises up and wraps like an iron cloak around my heart, threatening to crush any bit of humanity left there. I close my eyes and hold my breath until it passes.

And I see her as she was before everything that came after—that first day of business law class at Kellogg, nearly two years ago.

She was starting her first year. I was in my second. I was already seated near Angela Bagglio, who I had a passing interest in due to her loose family ties to the Delgado organization. Her brother was a wiseguy wannabe, little more than a glorified gofer within the Delgado machine. But I’d discovered, sometimes it was the smallest details that led to the largest victories.

When Lee Delgado sashayed into the classroom, I’d like to say I was unaffected. I’d like to believe I was in complete control of everything that happened then and after.

But I’d be kidding myself.

Her bright hazel eyes surveyed the room, and when they caught for a second as they passed over me, I felt a shift in gravity itself. There were times reading nuances in expressions and actions was all that came between me and a slug in my head. That hitch in her perusal of the room left no doubt she was aware who I was.

From that second on, I was helpless to take my eyes off her.

Her sandy brown waves cascaded over the shoulders of her cream-colored silk blouse to an open collar that hung loose, revealing a hint of cleavage. Her burgundy pencil skirt hugged the round curves of her hips and ass and ended above the knee, giving me a glimpse of a pair of toned thighs and calves. She had a killer body and knew it. I had to respect a woman who knew her strengths and wasn’t afraid to use them to her advantage.

She took a seat in my row, but on the opposite side of the classroom. I was barely coherent when the professor started lecturing. I couldn’t tell you the first thing he said.

As she listened, she lifted a hand and combed through her waves with her fingers, separating out a strand and twirling it around her finger. A rush shuddered from my tailbone up my spine to my brain, and even though I had no clue why, that was the moment I knew I wasn’t going to be able to stay away.

The rest, as they say, is history.

If she thinks she can hide from me, she’s got another thing coming.

Mob controlled gambling has always been a huge racket, with better payouts because we don’t pay taxes like the legal betting sites. Back in the day, bookies were involved and actual cash changed hands. Now nearly everything is electronic. Bets are collected directly from our clients’ online accounts and payouts are distributed back into them. Payout is calculated after each event based on outcome versus the spread. It’s one of the parts of my job that I truly enjoy. I’m always in the program, tweaking and modifying. But, suddenly, the week before Christmas, two days after Lee and I returned from our weekend in Aspen, I noticed the spread didn’t factor anymore and our payouts went through the roof. I thought maybe I’d screwed something up and tried to get into the program to check it. Ended up throwing my laptop against the wall when my pass code wouldn’t get me in.

It took me the next two days, and the fact that Lee wasn’t answering my texts or calls, to put together what had happened. Though I’m not sure exactly how she managed it, I know it had to have been her who hacked into my program and changed the payout ratios. I’ve looked at it from every angle and there are no other feasible possibilities. And it makes sense. I had an ulterior motive when we started hooking up, and I had no doubt she had one of her own. But as we got deeper into each other, things shifted and I lost focus. I let down my guard and gave her too much, and she took advantage of the opening.

I knew I wouldn’t be seeing her over the holidays because her siblings were all coming back to the family home in Wilmette, just outside of Chicago, for Christmas. It took me another day to decide I had no choice but to go there.

But when I got to the house, the place was swarming with cops and Feds, and yellow police tape was strung across the pillars at the front door. The reports the next day said it was believed the Delgados had fled to Europe after a “gangland style attack” on their home.

The online gambling leg of our business has been bleeding cash at the rate of nearly a hundred grand a month since Lee fucked with the program. Every month it gets worse as word spreads of our big payouts. The guy who designed and encrypted the program is dead; a casualty of my father’s wrath when he made the mistake of telling Victor he’d corrected a system glitch that had cost us a couple hundred grand over the first year of implementation. I’ve done everything I can to break Lee’s pass code, but considering the illegal nature of the account, and the fact that I couldn’t enlist anyone who might report back to Victor what happened, my resources to resolve the issue have been severely limited.

So I put my time and energy into another avenue. Finding Lee.

Like everyone else in Chicago, I assumed that my father was responsible for the contract on Lee and her family. I talked to his guys. Tried to see if any of them had a bead on the Delgados’ location. I couldn’t find anyone who was even looking.

So, as much as I dreaded it, I went straight to the source.

I was dead to my father. He’d made that clear. But that day, for the first time since I’d crossed him, Victor looked at me with pride in his eyes when he asked, “You purchase that special delivery for our friends up in Wilmette?”

And that’s when I knew it wasn’t us. It’s also when I knew I was a dead man unless I could find a way out of this mess on my own.

So I looked harder for Lee, dug a little deeper into the Delgado family tree. I didn’t find her, but I managed to stumble on some other useful information during my search. And then, finally, the stroke of luck that led me here: Rob showing up in Chicago.

I’ve been able to keep everything under the rug since she left, but underground betting has always been the Savoca business’s bread and butter. If Victor or anyone else in the organization discovers the hemorrhage of cash that our gambling ring has become, it’s my head my loving pop will want on a spike.

I told the guys I had some personal business in Vegas; gave Al a direct order to park his ass at my apartment and not to move until I got back. I took a flight to Vegas, and from there, traveled to Florida on an ID I pinched off of a guy we rolled in Little Italy for not making book. He’s dead now, courtesy of Al, so he won’t be divulging my alter ego to anyone.

My family doesn’t know this particular alias. They’d have a hard time tracking me. Once I find Lee, things should move pretty fast. But I have to find her first.

So here I am.

Michel’s Review

I am loving the On The Run Series by Lisa Desrochers. This dynamic new series is quite different from most mafia themed series. It’s a series about a family, siblings in the witness protection program. Not only are they hiding from their enemies but they are also hiding from their own family. There is a power play within the family and they may be in the way. Their lives have been turned upside down. They’ve gone from privileged city kids from a powerful family to an ordinary middle class family in a small town on the west coast of Florida. In some ways their lives are on a better path, but in other ways it was an extreme sacrifice giving up loved ones, past educational accomplishments and careers. They are also all falling into a role of a parent for their younger brother Sherman. Each Delgado sibling gave up something. This is Lee Delgado’s story.

Lee Delgado was on a bright shining path. She was almost finished with her MBA in finance when she was forced into the witness protection program. Not only did she have to walk away from her educational accomplishments, she also had to walk away from the man she loved. That may be for the better because that man now holds a contract on her life.

Lee Delgado and Oliver Savoca should of never crossed paths. Their families are mortal enemies. Both families are vying for the ultimate power in the Chicago area. The Savoca family was responsible for the Delgado’s mothers death. War has been declared.

What started out as a way to extract revenge and retribution turned into a passionate love affair until Lee crossed the line. In her quest to destroy the Savoca family , she placed a price on Oliver’s head by his own father. Now he is seeking retribution.

Oliver Savoca has been brought up in a world of violence and retribution. He sees these archaic ways as an end to the modern day mafia. He’s studied finance and business. He wants to change his families ways in gaining power. The way to do it is through money. When Lee destroys everything he has worked for and breaks down his family dynamics, he knows it’s time for a change now. It all depends on Lee. He will hunt her down or die trying.

Lee Delgado and Oliver Savoca are the modern day Romeo and Juliet of the mafia world. Their secret affair goes beyond the mafia codes. The Delgado family will never accept their darkest enemy into the family. The Savoca family will kill them both before they allow their union.

When Oliver hunts Lee down and finds her in a sleepy town in Florida, the dynamics of their relationship begin to change. They may not survive the change but they will know where their true feelings lie.

When all secrets are revealed, the Delgado family is in for a shocker. The Savoca family will also be falling apart just as the Delgado family has.

The Delgado siblings are survivors. They have adapted to their new lives. They are building new hopes and dreams. They are finally free of the violent world they were born into. Now they just have to stay alive to fulfill those dreams.

I love this new series. It is intense, passionate, and emotional. Lisa Desrochers has tapped into each of the members of the Delgado family. Each sibling has their own story yet at the same time, they have one thing that remains their top priority…Family. There is danger and hopeless in every shadow but at the same time there is renewal and hope at the break of dawn each and every day.

I highly recommend the On The Run series. The first two books were fantastic. I can’t wait for the next book!

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On The Run Series

Outside The Lines

On The Run Series – Book 1

By Lisa Desrochers

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Synopsis

From the author of the USA Today bestselling A Little Too Far series, the first in an edgy new contemporary romance series that follows a family on the run…

As the oldest son of a Chicago crime lord, Robert Delgado always knew how dangerous life could be. With his mother dead and his father in prison, he’s taking charge of his family’s safety—putting himself and his siblings in witness protection to hide out in a backwater Florida town.

Fourth grade teacher Adri Wilson is worried about the new boy in her class. Sherm is quiet and evasive, especially when he’s around his even cagier older brother. Adri can’t help her attraction to Rob, or the urge to help them both in whatever way she can.

But the Delgados have enemies on two sides of the mob—their father’s former crew and the rival family he helped take down. It’s only a matter of time before someone finds them. And if Rob isn’t careful, Adri could end up in the crossfire…

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Over The Line

On The Run Series – Book 2

By Lisa Desrochers

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Synopsis

The USA Today bestselling author of Outside the Lines once again explores love on the edge in an explosive new romance about obsession, betrayal, and a killer attraction.

Where that fearless love takes Lee next is beyond her control—but the risk is worth every beat of her heart.

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Lisa Desrochers is the author of the USA Today bestselling A Little Too Far series and the YA Personal Demons trilogy. She lives in northern California with her husband, two very busy daughters, and Shini the tarantula. There is never a time that she can be found without a book in her hand, and she adores stories that take her to new places and then take her by surprise. Connect with her online at www.lisadwrites.com, on her blog at lisadesrochers.blogspot.com, on Twitter at @LisaDez, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LisaDesrochersAuthor.

Blog Tour + 5 Star Review: Calico by Callie Hart

Posted on 04/18/2016 by shellbellereads

Calico by Callie Hart
Release Date: April 12^th, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis:

Coralie

Twelve years ago, I ran to stay alive.

Port Royal, South Carolina, was my home. I was born there. I fell in love there. And I nearly died there. I never thought I’d go back. Now, after so many years, I have to return to bury the man who made my life a living hell. Some nights, I used to cry myself to sleep, praying my father would die. Other nights were different. Other nights, there was him.

Callan Cross.

My first confidante. My first kiss. My first love. My first everything: Callan was the glue that held me together when everything else was falling apart. He was my savior. He was there for me whenever I needed him…

Until he wasn’t.

Every night, I’ve seen the love of my life in my sleep.
I just never thought I’d have to face him again.

Callan

Twelve years ago, I f*#@ed up big time.

Living life through a camera lens is sometimes easier than dealing with it head on. Scratch that. It’s always easier. For over a decade, I’ve been a master of my art, taking photographs all over the world. Yet despite all of the countries I’ve visited, the amazing things I’ve seen, the beautiful women I’ve screwed, my heart has remained in pieces.

Coralie’s the only woman I’ve ever loved, will ever love. And I’m determined to show her that we’re meant to be together. Even if it means unearthing the bones of the past in the process.

A lifetime and a thousand miles have stood between us.
Now, there’s no length of time I won’t wait, no distance I won’t travel, in order to make her mine.

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Michel’s Review

I am a huge fan of Callie Hart. She writes dark, gritty romances that grips at the reader’s emotions. Calico is by far one of the most emotional romances Callie Hart has written to date.

I have to admit I really struggled deeply with Calico. The subject matter and the aftereffects were very hard to read. If child abuse/ domestic abuse are hard limits in your reading preferences, this is not the book for you.

Although Calico covers some very dark and hard subjects, it is also a story of true love and the healing process.

Callie Hart did a superb job handling the violence and psychological effects. She didn’t sugar coat the harsh realities, nor did she give the characters a quick fix. Love did not conquer all of the demons. It tremendously helped the healing process. Callie left it up to her characters to find their own means of coping. She allowed them to find their own strength to let go and begin the healing process. It was a very hard journey.

What happens when you fall deeply in love in high school? Love is hard enough but when your maturity level hasn’t fully developed, it is even harder. Add deep harsh secrets to the mix that involved physical abuse and violence, and the story gets more complex. To make matters worse, add a supportive, loving parent that is dying and it makes the characters lives more difficult to manage. Then the unthinkable happens and it destroys both of their lives. It tears them apart. It leaves their souls shredded. Twelve years later they are forced to face the past and forced to face each other. Will the deep, dark secrets surface and will they be able to let the demons go?

My heart bled for Coralie and Callan.

Coralie and Callan’s story is an emotional journey. It’s a story of pure love in an ugly world.

Callie Hart did a superb job writing Calico. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Meet Callie Hart:

Callie Hart is an obsessive romantic who loves throwing a dark twist into her stories. Her characters are imperfect, flawed individuals who dictate when she eats, sleeps and breathes. Callie’s Internationally Bestselling Blood & Roses series has garnered well over 1000 5 star reviews.

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5 Star Review + 2016 Favorite: Love Will by Lori L. Otto

Posted on 04/14/2016 by shellbellereads

Love Will

By Lori L. Otto

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Synopsis:

The brilliant mind of 24-year-old Will Rosser never rests. Literally. Scientifically-inclined and musically-gifted, he thinks in equations, hears songs in colors, dreams in geometric shapes and is forever trying to solve the world’s unsolvable problems. Whether he’s trying to escape his unpleasant childhood or forget the mistakes he perpetuates with women he barely knows, he rarely finds a moment’s peace.

When his best friend, Damon, invites him to go on tour as his lead guitarist, Will decides it’s a chance to get away from his bad habits in New York and to make some changes in his life. He’ll have to walk away from a career few people are suited for, but he knows in his heart he’ll return to his work as an astrophysicist once he gets his life on track.

There are parents to forgive or forget, and for Will, they’re decisions he won’t take lightly. He strives to make his siblings proud; to no longer have them make excuses for him. He has to consider his personal life. The only time he ever allowed himself to love a girl, she broke his heart, the pieces splintering around him as he flew across country from Utah to New York when he was just a teenager.

Most of all, though, Will wants peace of mind–something he’s never had–and he knows the only way to get that is to face his painful past.

For Will, a tour across the States allows him to reconstruct the man he’s known he’s capable of being. He comes face-to-face with his own demons, making choices along the way that threaten some relationships and strengthen others. He meets Shea, a woman that challenges him, and a spark ignites on a blustery, winter night.

Just as Will thinks he’s safe to fall in love again, he’s reminded that his past will always be his past, and no matter how distant, it will follow him wherever he goes. When that past threatens his future, Will’s sleepless nights return, and the woman he has fallen for has to decide where in his life she belongs.

Excerpt

On my way back to the hotel, I see Damon eating alone in a burger joint. “Mind if I join you?”

“Not at all. If you haven’t eaten, you should get the Baby Bella. Oh, my God.”

“That’s what you’re eating?” He nods. A waitress arrives within seconds, and I point to his burger to show her it’s what I want. “And a Coke, please.” I catch myself watching her as she walks away. I can’t deny that she’s attractive. In hopes of getting my mind off her, I glance around at the other patrons. “Is it me, or does this place make you want to grow a full beard and become a mountain man?”

“Definitely.”

“These river trips and shit? We need to come back and do that sometime.”

“When the beards come in,” he says with a mouthful of food.

“Of course.”

“Where’s everyone else?”

“I’m sure Ben’s gettin’ some action from his girl online…”

“That was a given, man.”

“Tavo’s playing pool at this cowboy bar. It has saddles for barstools. I’m not shittin’ you.”

“Pool, huh? Could I make some money?”

“You gonna go hustle? Some scrawny city boy in that place? Mountain men, Will. We just talked about that.”

“They don’t scare me. And whatever, I’m not scrawny.” I puff out my chest just to make my point… but I’m not.

“Compared to Wooly Mammoth over there, and his sidekick, Big Bad John?” He nods to two guys in plaid flannel shirts walking down the street as if they’ve just dismounted a couple of bulls. “Pretty sure they had an axe to grind with you before you even walked in just because of your damned Yankees cap.”

“Fuck you and fuck your Mets.” He laughs at me as the waitress sets down a soda for me.

“You’re not scrawny,” she says softly to me, poking her head in between us.

“See? Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” She flutters her lashes at me, smiling.

Damon’s staring at me when my eyes meet his. “What?”

“Nothing.”

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Why were you looking at her like that?”

“Like what?”

“Like you wanted to mount her and grind your axe into her…”

“Oh, shut the fuck up. I was not.” He raises his brows. “Jesus Christ, I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but the hormones don’t just stop flowing when you meet a woman you like.”

“A hundred bucks says she gives you her number… and you’ve got your own room here for one more night. This has ethical dilemma written all over it.”

“It does not! And I’m not taking that bet. I’m saving my money.”

He chuckles. “You know she’s giving you her digits.”

“Probably…” I can’t help it if I know the signs. “I’m not gonna keep them… or call her. Why don’t you ask her out?”

“Not my type. She has no meat on her bones whatsoever. I have to have something to hold on to.”

“You’re saying if she came on to you, you’d turn her down?” I ask him point blank.

He thinks for just a split second. “No.”

“Dipshit. Hey, you didn’t mention Peron… what’s he up to?”

“He was in the fitness center.”

“No, I said Peron.” He nods. “Peron’s working out?”

“Treadmill.”

“I might have a running buddy?” I ask, over-dramatically.

“You might…”

“Here’s your burger.” Our waitress takes a seat on the empty stool next to Damon.

“You’re Damon Littlefield, aren’t you?”

I grin as I take a bite of my food, now wishing I’d taken the bet. It would have been a quicker and easier way to make money than a round of pool. Nah, I like a little bit of a challenge.

“I hear you like to have a little fun,” she flirts.

“Yeah,” he admits to her.

“Into three-ways?”

He clears his throat before answering. “My favorite of all the ways.”

“So stupid,” I whisper under my breath, earning an elbow in my side.

“What about him?” she asks, nodding at me. I shake my head politely.

“Not Will’s favorite thing…”

“But… would he?”

“I think he might want to know who the third party was.”

“No,” I say, trying to be polite.

“Oh, it’d be you,” she says to Damon.

“Wait, what?” he asks.

She has my attention, too. “Sorry?” I’m biting my lip, stifling a laugh if she’s suggesting what I think she’s suggesting.

“I wanted to see if you two wanted to have a three-way with me.”

“Oh, God, no,” Damon says even before the laughter escapes my lips. “No, see… it’s not like that with us. No. We’ve known each other for too long.”

“Eight years. And neither of us are, uh… curious at all, in that aspect. Sorry. I’ve already seen more of Damon than I ever want to.”

“You wouldn’t have to do anything with each other… just, you know… watch… and maybe touch.”

“Oh, we know…” I say. We’ve seen porn, thank you very much. “I have to pass. Damon, you’re a handsome guy, but, uh…”

“You’re an ugly son-of-a-bitch,” he tells me. “Fuck that.”

We both start laughing as our waitress gets up, clearly embarrassed. “Look, I’m flattered,” I tell her. “We–we–are flattered. It’s just not something we’re into.”

She nods, smiles, and returns to us. “Well, I get off at nine, if either one of you are interested in a little solo action…”

“I’ll be here at five after,” Damon says quickly. “And if you have a girl friend you want to bring…”

“For him?” she asks, nodding to me.

“For him, or for us…” he says.

I glare at him, then start shaking my head vehemently. “Not for me. That’s all you guys. Or maybe Tavo. Or Peron. Or anyone other than me.”

“I’ll see what I can do,” she says. “I’m Ralli, by the way.”

“Cute name,” Damon says. “Suits you.”

“I might need one of these alcoholic shakes to get this image out of my head,” I joke with him.

“Might I suggest the Mudslide?” he asks. “Dark chocolate oozing with sweet, vanilla custard.”

“Awww, fuck,” I say, throwing down my burger on my plate. “You’re the absolute worst.” He can’t stop laughing, and eventually I join in with him, now thinking about how ludicrous her invitation was. When I can talk, I finally pose a question to him. “Do we look like we swing both ways?”

“Compared to…” He gestures to the abundance of mountain men around us.

“Yeah, we’re not coming back until we get the facial hair thing figured out.”

“You better start now.”

“Mine grows fast!” I argue, feeling the stubble on my chin.

“Your mustache takes awhile, though. The beard’s good, but there’s something weird about part of your upper lip.”

“It’s a scar, you idiot. It’s never gonna grow right.” I drag my finger over the line on my lip that I can barely even feel anymore.

“I guess we can’t come back.”

“I don’t think mountain men will take points off for a scar. Girls even like it. You just have to be perfectly coiffed. Can’t have a single imperfection… spend more on beauty products than any woman I know.”

“But feel my skin.” He picks up my hand.

“No!” I pull my hand back into my body, chuckling again. “We do look like we swing both ways. It’s your fault, too.”

He puts his arm across my shoulders and plants a kiss on my cheek.

“We’re so getting beat up as soon as we walk out of this place…” I mutter.

“We’re both too pretty.”

“I’m not shaving anymore,” I vow. “So, Ralli, huh?” I ask him, starting to eat again.

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Robin’s Review

If you are familiar with my reviews, then you might already be aware of how much I adore author Lori Otto’s work. She has a gift for developing characters that are both gifted and flawed. Characters who need to experience life before they can fulfill their potential. Characters who need to fail before they can succeed. It sounds a bit like real life to me, and that’s just it. Although Otto writes contemporary fiction, the success and failures her characters experience lends them credibility, making her stories feel realistic. Will Rosser is perhaps my favorite of Otto’s characters to date. He comes from humble beginnings, this lovable, brilliant man, but Will has character flaws that he must overcome to truly shine.

At the age of 24, Will Rosser is the picture of success. He’s the youngest person to ever graduate from NYU with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physics. While he has a successful career as an astrophysicist, Will also writes song lyrics and plays guitar for the Damon Littlefield band. His mind NEVER stops – relentlessly working on equations, calculations, theorems and solving problems – which means he has trouble sleeping. When he does sleep, he wakes up feeling drained. Will had his heart broken at the age of 16, so he’s not interested in a relationship, but sex seems to quiet his mind. The only other way he finds rest is through music, so Will decides to take a break from his career to go on tour with the band.

On a cold, snowy night, Will meets Shea. Will quickly understands Shea is different from all of the women who have come before. She’s not a band groupie. In fact, she doesn’t even recognize him, which means she’s not out to impress Will because of who he is. And Shea is just what he needs. Someone to talk to. Somebody who will listen. A person to laugh with. Someone who makes Will long for something he doesn’t have. A woman who will make Will reconsider his thoughts about love. I just love the dynamic between these two characters. The honesty. The trust, where maybe there shouldn’t be. After all, Will is a guitarist for a popular rock bank, and he’s not known for his stellar reputation with women.

Will is one of the more interesting contemporary characters that I have ever read about. He’s incredibly intelligent, a science and math prodigy, but Will struggles with a mind that doesn’t have an off switch. He has good values and a big heart, but Will struggles with several issues, and what I love about this book is that we see him gain perspective about his shortcomings. Will’s story is about self-discovery, absolving himself from guilt and gaining closure in several areas of his life.

Although Love Will can be read as a standalone novel, it is also a spinoff novel of the Love Like We Do duology. Lori Otto has also written a prequel novella to Love Will that’s titled Crossroads, where readers are able to gain a better understanding of the circumstances that carved Will into such an interesting, complex character. Having read both the duology and the prequel novella, I found it extremely satisfying to read Love Will because of Will’s development as a character. I should also mention that one of the greatest features of Love Will is the song lyrics – songs Will has written for the band. These lyrics fit in well with the plot and add another enjoyable element to the story.

If you are new to Lori Otto’s writing, Love Will is an excellent choice to introduce yourself to her work. Otto gives readers a nice recap of Will’s background early in the story, so don’t fret too much if you haven’t read Crossroads. Please be aware Love Will is different than anything Lori Otto has ever written. It falls strictly in the new adult category. There is more sex and offensive language than her fans have come to expect, but her brilliance at writing unique characters and an entertaining story are a strong as ever. In my opinion, Love Will is one of the best books written by Lori Otto to date, and I am pleased to give this novel a 5-star rating and add it to my list of 2016 favorites!

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Crossroads

A Post Choisie Series Novella

By Lori L. Otto

Synopsis

Will Rosser is smart.
Will Rosser is creative.
Will Rosser is driven.

Will Rosser is no Jon Scott.

This novella is a tie-in to the Choisie series. CROSSROADS takes place the summer after Livvy’s first year of College. This should be read after completing the Choisie series.

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Author Bio:

After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Lori Otto worked in the billboard industry for ten years. Frustrated with trying to communicate entire messages in “seven seconds or less,” she decided to leave outdoor advertising and return to her love of creative writing.

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New Release + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

Posted on 04/12/2016 by shellbellereads

Stuck-Up Suit

A Contemporary Romance Novel

By Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

Release Date: April 11, 2016

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Synopsis

It started out like any other morning on the train.

Until I became mesmerized by the guy sitting across the aisle.

He was barking at someone on his phone like he ruled the world.

Who did the stuck-up suit think he was…God?

Actually, he looked like a God. That was about it.

When his stop came, he got up suddenly and left. So suddenly, he dropped his phone on the way out.

I might have picked it up.

I might have gone through all of his photos and called some of the numbers.

I might have held onto the mystery man’s phone for days—until I finally conjured up the courage to return it.

When I traipsed my ass across town to his fancy company, he refused to see me.

So, I left the phone on the empty desk outside the arrogant jerk’s office.

I might have also left behind a dirty picture on it first though.

I didn’t expect him to text back.

I didn’t expect our exchanges to be hot as hell.

I didn’t expect to fall for him—all before we even met.

The two of us couldn’t have been any more different.

Yet, you know what they say about opposites.

When we finally came face to face, we found out opposites sometimes do more than attract—we consumed each other.

Nothing could have prepared me for the ride he took me on. And I certainly wasn’t prepared for where I’d wind up when the ride was over.

All good things must come to an end, right?

Except our ending was one I didn’t see coming.

Excerpt

Graham: What are you wearing, Soraya?

Soraya: Are you serious right now?

Graham: You ruined my day. You owe me.

Soraya: I don’t owe you anything, you fucking perv.

Graham: This from the woman who sent me a shot of her cleavage. Nice tits, by the way. They’re so big, at first, I thought it was a picture of an ass.

Soraya: You’re the ass.

Graham: Show me your face.

Soraya: Why?

Graham: Because I want to see if it matches your personality.

Soraya: Which would mean what?

Graham: Well, that wouldn’t bode well for you.

Soraya: You won’t ever see my face.

Graham: Probably better off. So, give me a hint about what you’re wearing.

Soraya: It’s red.

Graham: So you haven’t changed out of that dress?

Soraya: No, I’m naked with dye dripping down my body and my tongue is throbbing thanks to you.

That was an odd thing to say.

Graham: That’s an interesting visual.

Soraya: You are seriously crazy, dude.

Graham: I AM a little crazy, actually. I probably need my head checked because I’ve been fantasizing about a headless person all day.

Soraya: Well, the naked pic ain’t gonna happen.

Graham: How about I go first?

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Michel’s Review

Once again Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward have combined their superb writing talents in their latest release of Stuck-Up Suit.

Stuck-Up Suit is a powerhouse romance that will appeal to readers of all romance genres. Graham Morgan is a swoon worthy hero that is going to have the readers falling head over heels in love. He’s not the typical hero, in fact he’s a real prick until he meets Saraya Venedetta, who reminds him that there is more to life than spread sheets, investments, and financial gain. Graham lost himself and became jaded after a devastating, destructive relationship. He forgot to look at the wonders of life, friendship, and decency until Soraya challenged his mind and heart.

Soraya and Graham have both been deeply hurt in life. They have both found very different ways of coping with their heartbreaks. Two damaged souls find love, respect, and new perspectives when they least expected it. Like any good romance, to evolve into a deeply committed relationship, it takes work. It takes patience, understanding, and compromise. It also takes sacrifice. Just when they are finally figuring it out, life drops another bomb that could very well be the final explosion that breaks them. In many ways it is a blessing and in others it is a reminder of past hurts.

Graham and Soraya are smart, strong individuals capable of dealing with the hiccups in their lives. Their love is strong enough to weather the storms.

Stuck-Up Suit was an emotionally packed fun book. The dialogue and interaction between the characters kept the readers deeply invested in their story. Their chemistry was so hot it could burn down the house. Their passion for one another melts the coldest heart.

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are the Dynamic Duo when it comes to romance!

Read Stuck-Up Suit!

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Other books from Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Cocky Bastard

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About The Authors

About The Author: Vi Keeland

Vi 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 New York Times & USA Today Best Selling smut author by night!

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Additional Books by Vi Keeland

Baller

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Life On Stage Series

Throb – Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes / Kobo

Beat –Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

MMA Fighter Series

Worth The Fight – Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

Worth The Chance – Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

Worth Forgiving –Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

Cole Series

Belong To You – Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

Made For You – Amazon / Barnes and Noble / ITunes

Stand Alone Novels

First Thing I See– Amazon / Barnes and Noble

Left Behind – Amazon / Barnes and Noble

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Penelope Ward is a USA Today Bestselling author.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers. She spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor, before switching to a more family-friendly career.

Penelope lives for reading books in the new adult genre, coffee and hanging out with her friends and family on weekends.

She is the proud mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl with autism (the inspiration for the character Callie in Gemini) and a 8-year-old boy, both of whom are the lights of her life.

Penelope, her husband and kids reside in Rhode Island.

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Additional Books by Penelope Ward

Roomhate- Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Stepbrother Dearest – Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

My Skylar – Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Gemini –Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Jake Undone –Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Jake Understood –Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

Book Tour + 5 Star Review: Mercy by M. N. Forgy – Sin City Outlaws Series – Book 2

Posted on 04/07/2016 by shellbellereads

One bad biker. One gorgeous sheriff.

One intense biker romance.

The conclusion of Zeek and Jillian’s romance releases April 4th!

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Mercy

Sin City Outlaws Series – Book 2

Biker / MC Contemporary Romance

By M. N. Forgy

Release Date: April 4, 2016

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Synopsis

I’m an outlaw. I don’t fall in love and I sure as fuck don’t run… Until Jillian McAdams.

I fell for a law abiding Sheriff, breaking my vows to my own club, and turning her against her family of blue.An outlaw and a sheriff, it can only end in one way… Mayhem.

Now we both have to pay the ultimate price for betraying our families.

I swore to kill my brother, his allegiance sworn to another club, if I ever saw him again.

Yet here I am running to him in hopes to save Jillian’s life…

We both will have to rewrite the rules we know to stay alive.

Even if it means we lose everything we had in doing so…

Excerpt

“We need to keep moving, I don’t have time to explain this over and over to you. I can’t penetrate your naive little brain any more than I have.” His Adam’s apple bobs, and he grips my cuffs, pulling me after him.

“Why do you have to be such an asshole!?” I yank back on the cuffs to get his attention.

Looking over his shoulder, he jabs, “I guess you just bring it out in me, Rookie.”

That stung.

We walk for what seems like forever, and not one car drives by. The moon is high in the sky, and the wind is beginning to blow with a chill that has me shrinking into myself to keep warm.

My emotions are a mess. I don’t know what to accept as truth, and what is a lie. I’m always so sure of everything, until Zeek walked in my life. Now, I know nothing about nothing.

A shiver trembles from my lips causing my teeth to clatter. Zeek looks over his shoulder and stops.

“You cold?”

“I’m fine.”

Ignoring me, he shimmies his leather cut off.

“Here, this will help.”

I shake my head and hold my cuffed hands up.

“No, really I’m fine.” The last thing I want is to wear the insignia of the club that just offed one of my family members.

His face hardens, his eyes narrowing in on me.

He grips my upper arm turning me forcefully, and places the warm leather on my back. The smell of cologne, worn leather, and a hint of mint cocoon me in a blanket of danger. I find it comforting, the lingering scent a warning of adventure and risk. It’s no surprise I crave an adrenaline rush, and Zeek is a non-stop high.

Peering up under my lashes I catch Zeek looking me over hungrily, the look in his eyes anything but earnest. They’re hooded and trailing up and down my body unforgivingly.

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Michel’s Review

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Mercy by M. N. Forgy after the cliffhanger in the first book, Reign.

Mercy should not be read as a stand alone novel. Read Reign first.

Sin City Outlaws MC President, Zeek DeLucca and Las Vegas Sheriff, Jillian Adams have defied their peers, friends, and family. They chose their passion for one another even though it was forbidden. Two very different people on very different sides of the law. The heart wants what it wants.

After an explosive scene in the end of Reign, Zeek and Jillian are on the run. They are wanted for the murder of a Sheriff Lieutenant, Jillian’s stepfather. They have stirred the hornets nest with Uncle Frank, the mafia, and the Sin City Outlaws MC. There is nowhere to turn and no one to trust. Everyone is an enemy. Their only hope may be one of Zeek’s most personal enemies and a rival MC that has declared war on the Sin City MC. Zeek is seeking help from his estranged brother Phillip, otherwise known as Lip, and the Devil Dust MC. He’s made enemies and may have to pay with his life. He’s willing to take that risk in order to save Jillian’s life.

Their path has been difficult but now it is impossible.

Mercy was an explosive conclusion!

M. N. Forgy did a fantastic job with Zeek’s story. She created a character that most of the readers hated in the Devil’s Dust MC series. This character was beyond bad, he was evil. Somehow she managed to turn the readers opinion of Zeek DeLucca. She didn’t fix him, she didn’t redeem him, she added multiple layers to an already complex man. She allowed him to struggle with his choices, regret some of his actions, but at the same time own his actions without changing his very character. She allowed him to become human once again. She taught him how to love.

Zeek and Jillian’s story was passionate. Their bond was unbreakable. Their union should of never happened but they embraced it.

Read the Sin City Outlaw Series by M. N. Forgy. It is fantastic! I can’t wait to see what comes next for the Sin City Outlaws.

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Reign

Sin City Outlaws – Book1

A SPIN OFF OF THE DEVIL’S DUST MC SERIES

By M. N. Forgy

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One bad biker. One gorgeous sheriff.

One intense biker romance.

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Synopsis

As the president of the Sin City Outlaw Motorcycle Club, l I fuck as hard as I ride and rarely go to bed alone.

The women are fast and the violence is intense.

I excel in both.

People either respect me or fear me. I’m not arrogant. It’s just the truth.

I was a king, reigning over Vegas without complication, until one gorgeous sheriff made everything fall apart.

When I saw her, I became a Neanderthal, wanting nothing more than to be between those legs.

I guess that’s where I went wrong, because my reality was shot to hell real

fucking fast.

One kiss caused her to step over that blue line.

One night in her bed made me a traitor.

And now… we’re both screwed.

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About the Author

M.N. Forgy was raised in Missouri where she still lives with her family. She’s a soccer mom by day and a saucy writer by night. M.N. Forgy started writing at a young age but never took it seriously until years later, as a stay-at-home mom, she opened her laptop and started writing again. As a role model for her children, she felt she couldn’t live with the “what if” anymore and finally took a chance on her character’s story. So, with her glass of wine in hand and a stray Barbie sharing her seat, she continues to create and please her fans.

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Release Blitz + 5 Star Review: Brave Enough by M. Leighton – Tall,Dark, And Dangerous Series – Book 3

Posted on 04/05/2016 by shellbellereads

Brave Enough

A Tall, Dark, And Dangerous Novel – Book 3

By M. Leighton

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Synopsis

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Bad Boys novels comes another dark, sexy story…

Is she brave enough to give her heart to a man she only thought she knew?

He was the most charismatic man I’d ever met. Strong, tough, brave. Bold as hell. Something told me Tag Barton could have anything—anyone—he wanted…and he wanted me. It didn’t matter that he was wrong for me in practically every way possible. It didn’t matter that my father would hate it.

I couldn’t resist him. Even if I’d known who he really was and what he was really capable of.

When he suggested we pretend to be engaged, I thought he was the answer to all my problems. He wasn’t. And, in his wake, he left nothing but scorched earth and me, just another casualty of my father’s war.

Can I believe him now when he tells me he loves me? Or is he nothing more than a beautiful, breathtaking lie?

Tracey’s Review

Within minutes of talking to Tag today, I quickly surmised that he’s dangerous. To hearts, to minds. Certainly to panties. Mine feel in danger of combusting just watching him, for heaven’s sake. Which is unlike me. In fact, all of this is pretty unusual for me. I can’t remember the last time I was so immediately and thoroughly intrigued by a man, or the last time I considered doing anything with such reckless abandon. I don’t even flirt! Maybe that’s why this is too tempting to me-it’s not something I would ever do. He’s not someone I would ever do. And maybe that make him perfect.

When Weatherly O’Neal escapes to Chiara, the family winery that has been her happy place since childhood, it is with the goal of showing her father that she is her own woman, capable of deciding how to live her life for herself. Looking for solitude and a reprieve from her father’s meddling, she is not expecting to run into Tag Barton. Tag, former Special Forces agent, and son of Chiara’s caretakers, is sexy, interesting, and has a few secrets of his own. Soon enough, the two are involved in a way that neither anticipated.

Michelle Leighton is one of my go-to authors. When I begin one of her books, I have no doubt that I will fall completely in love with it, and BRAVE ENOUGH is no different. Having met Tag briefly in TOUGH ENOUGH, I was more than ready for his story.

Family means everything to Tag. And now that his mother, who has overseen the caretaking of Chiara for his entire life, is sick, Tag is determined that she will never be displaced from her home. When Weatherly shows up, intent on avoiding the arranged marriage that her father has in mind, the pieces come together, and Tag sees an opportunity for both himself and Weatherly to get what they want. But neither one was expecting that what started out as a passionate encounter that led to an opportunity too good to pass up would turn into so much more. And when secrets are revealed and hearts broken, Tag and Weatherly will have to decide whether what they have is worth fighting for.

“You know, when I was in Delta Five-that’s the Special Forces team that I was a part of-they used to call me the brave one. I was always the first one in, always the one rolling, balls out, into our mission. I wasn’t afraid to die or get shot or get stabbed or burned or whatever. I knew I could handle whatever came my way, even death. My parents had bred that into me. To go after what I want, to be fearless and bold. And I always did. I was never afraid of losing. Until now. Until you. I’m brave enough to face knives and guns, death and torture, discovery and capture, and the only thing I’ve ever known that scares the living s*@t out of me is losing you.”
When I open my mouth to stop him, he keeps going, giving me no chance to speak.
“I know that might not mean much to you, but it means everything to me. I screwed up. I admit it. But I never saw you coming. I never thought I’d meet someone like you, someone who could bring me to my knees with a look or a touch. I wasn’t prepared. But now I am. Now I am.”

Oh, Tag. This man, this man who has everything planned out, who loves with his whole heart, who is fierce, and brave, and, yes, sexy as all get-out, this man stole my heart. Because he wasn’t expecting to be completely overtaken by emotion, to lose himself completely in a woman. But, when he does, the way he loves is soul-deep, and I am all in.

Michelle has written this book with her usual beautifully constructed words, with a passion so palpable that it comes off the page, leaving me with a book hangover and a happy heart. 5+ stars for BRAVE ENOUGH; I cannot recommend enough that you grab this book and devour it.

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

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Author Bio

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, M. Leighton, is a native of Ohio. She relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she can be near the water all summer and miss the snow all winter. Possessed of an overactive imagination from early in her childhood, M. Leighton finally found an acceptable outlet for her fantastical visions: literary fiction. Having written over a dozen novels, these days M. Leighton enjoys letting her mind wander to more romantic settings with sexy Southern guys, much like the one she married and the ones you’ll find in her latest books. When her thoughts aren’t roaming in that direction, she’ll be riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a ranch, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.

A note from M. Leighton: I love coffee and chocolate, even more so when they are combined. I’m convinced that one day they could be the basis for world peace. I also love the color red and am seriously considering dying my hair.r.

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Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review + Giveaway: The Matchmaker’s Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken – Wingmen Inc. Series – Book 1

Posted on 04/05/2016 by shellbellereads

The Matchmaker’s Playbook

A Wingmen Inc. Novel

By Rachel Van Dyken

Wingman rule number one: don’t fall for a client.

After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus—and he’s ready to get his new game on. As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen, Inc., a successful and secretive word-of-mouth dating service, he’s putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet.

From her frumpy athletic gear to her unfortunate choice of footwear, Blake is going to need a miracle if she wants to land her crush. At least with a professional matchmaker by her side she has a fighting chance. Ian knows that his advice and a makeover can turn Blake into another successful match. But as Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin’ hot, Ian realizes he’s in danger of breaking his cardinal rule…

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Blake let out another pitiful groan. “I don’t think it fits.”

“They measured you. It fits. Just, tell me if it looks okay so we can go.” I checked my watch. “Gabi said dinner was at six, and it’s already a quarter till.”

“This is too much pressure.” Her voice was frantic. “I can’t do this. I mean, how do I know if it looks good? They’re boobs.”

I groaned. “Boobs always look good. Believe me.”

“Boobs are gross!”

Said no man ever. Even the gay ones.

One of the salesladies eyed me up and down. “Are you two okay?”

“Great,” I chirped. “Just having a very heated discussion about the beauty of breasts.” I dipped my chin to Blake’s chest. “What are you? A double D?”

Scowling, she marched off.

Thank God.

“Blake,” I hissed.

No answer.

I’d never had such a difficult client. If anything, they jumped when I told them to, asked how high, and then kept jumping until I was satisfied. Blake fought me at every turn.

“Open the door before I crawl underneath it. I’ll pick the bras, you can close your eyes if you want so you don’t have to watch me look at you, alright? My stomach literally just ate my liver. I need protein. Open. The. Door.”

The door slowly creaked open. Taking advantage of the small crack of air, I pushed it farther, then clicked it shut behind me and turned around.

Blake was facing me, hands on hips, face beet-red, body . . . freaking perfect. My tongue almost lolled out, like a dog.

Most girls starve themselves to have abs like that, which was disgusting. But her abs? They had muscle, actual muscle, but still appeared feminine.

She also had a nice tan, just enough to show that she spent time outside or maybe just had naturally darker skin.

My throat went completely dry as I continued to stare.

“Well?” Her voice was weak. “How awful do I look? On a scale of one to ten?”

I’d convinced her to buy some new workout clothes to replace her old ones. I knew I’d never get her to actually completely change her style. She liked workout clothes? Fine, at least buy the kind that fit and actually point to the correct gender. I tried to steer her away from the boyfriend sweats and sweatshirts, but she eventually wore me down, so I told her if she bought at least five new Pink outfits that had spandex in them, I’d let her get one pair of ugly slouchy sweats. You’d think I’d just given her a million dollars, from her reaction.

Currently, she was sporting a short pair of bright-blue yoga shorts.

And a black push-up sports bra that did wonders for her boobs.

And the world just in general.

Holy shit.

I gulped as I became more and more irritated with the fact that my body was reacting as if it had never seen a girl without her shirt on before. “Blake, it’s great.”

“You sound bored!”

I had to, damn it! What did she want me to do? Sound interested? Turned-on? Intrigued? Curious? I was all those things. I just tried to ignorethe insanity bouncing around in my head and blurted, “Your boobs look really good. Perky, happy, just . . . awesome.”

Did I just call her boobs “happy”?

“You think?” She stared down at her breasts, then grabbed them.

Holy shit, was she seriously feeling herself up? I braced my hand against the door and sucked in a breath.

“They still feel comfortable,” she said.

“Do they?” I managed to choke out while she continued bouncing them a bit in her hands. Dear Lord, did she know what she was doing? Waving a flag in front of a bull. My jeans suddenly tight in all the wrong areas, I tried to envision Lex naked, anything to get my dick to clue in to the word “client,” meaning I was in a no-play zone.

Another first.

It was because I was hungry.

And Marissa? Melissa? Hadn’t satisfied me. I’d gotten off, and made sure she did too, but the entire experience left me feeling empty, bored, and—if I was being completely honest? A bit depressed. Besides, her tits paled in comparison. I had to wonder what the hell I’d been doing all my life if this was the first time I was having such a strong reaction to boobs.

Something about Blake had me wondering if I’d been satisfied at all up until this point. And I had no idea what the hell was so confusing about her, and about the situation. I was unable to put my finger on it, and the more I thought about it the more my head hurt.

Hunger does weird things to guys.

“Yeah.” More bouncing, then turning and staring in the mirror. I wasn’t sure what was worse. Her staring at her own boobs or touching them. “I’m just no good at this stuff. I didn’t grow up with a mom, and I hit puberty really early. The girls made fun of me, and the boys pointed.” Her shoulders slumped inward again.

Could we please go back to the bouncing? I was a fan of that Blake. The one that rolled up like an awkward armadillo? Not so much.

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Michel’s Review

I wish Ian Hunter was around when I was in college floundering around and looking for love. I needed a coach that was invested in me as a woman. I am not talking about the sexual investment, but an investment that made me believe the best about myself. One that helped me become confident in my choices. One that led me to make better choices in the men I was attracted to.

After the devastating end of a promising NFL career, Ian Hunter came to a realization while healing from his injury. As he watched his sister settle into her life, he realized that was the problem. She settled rather than aiming for the one she really wanted. Not that she was unhappy but she could of been happier. He came to the realization that women needed a better understanding of men, how they reacted, and how to catch their attention. He realized that they needed to see themselves differently. So he devised a new direction in his life. He created a partnership with his best friend Alex, together they created Wingmen Inc. Aside from his skills with the ladies, Alex’s computer and analystic skills brought a better business plan to the table. Add Ian’s skills of reading people and creating the perfect situation, they were destined to become the perfect matchmaking company. To become successful, there has to be rules. No fraternizing or involvement with the clients beyond the contract description. Contracts are by referral only. Lastly ,follow the timeline of the contract with no distractions.

Their business is flourishing and their success rate is one hundred percent. That is until Ian gets a client that makes him break all of the rules.

Blake Olson should of been an easy contract but when Ian gets to know this tomboy woman, all bets are off. She has ignited his interest. He wants to get to know her beyond making her over. In fact he likes the way she is and when he wields his magic she becomes even sexier. What starts out as a business relationship evolves into friendship. The friendship evolves into romance and passion. A first for both Ian and Blake.

They are both winners in this arrangement because they both come out of this contract better and stronger people. The added bonus is Blake got her contract fulfilled, she got the man even though it wasn’t the intended man. Ian delivered the goods and fulfilled his contract obligations. Blake found the love of a lifetime she was looking for… his love.

Rachel Van Dyken always delivers a fantastic book. She has the ability to create characters that jump off the pages and into the readers hearts. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for Alex and Gabi. I’m sure it’s a whole new page in the Wingmens Inc playbook.

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New Release + 5 Star Review: Sweetest Venom by Mia Asher – Virtue Series – Book 2

Posted on 04/04/2016 by shellbellereads

Blaire’s epic love story concludes in Sweetest Venom

by Mia Asher!

*****

Sweetest Venom

Virtue Series – Book 2

By Mia Asher

Release Date: April 3, 2016

Buy: Amazon / Amazon UK

Synopsis

Ronan

I fell in love with a lie …

She was beauty and destruction.

Kissing her was a tender song.

Fucking her, a wild poem.

Loving her, my downfall.

But she was mine.

Or so I thought.

Lawrence

I told her I wanted her body

and not her love.

I lied.

Blaire

One man offered me his love.

The other, the world.

I’m falling, falling, falling …

And there’s no end in sight.

Michel’s Review

Spoiler Free Review

Readers have waited a long time for the release of Sweetest Venom by Mia Asher. It is the explosive conclusion to Easy Virtue. It should not be read as a stand alone novel.

The Virtue series is by far one of the most angsty series I have read. This complicated love triangle is destined to be a monumental train wreck. One girl that is heartless and greedy because of her own insecurities deriving from her childhood. Two men, who are very different, but each dynamic in their own ways. For one of those men, his money is his power. He wields his power to get what he wants. He wants Blaire. What he doesn’t realize is he’s paying a much higher price than his bank statement . He’s paying with his heart. The other man has only one thing of value, his heart. He’s willing to give it completely. Sharing his love is much more valuable than all the gold in the world. One woman driven to have all the finest material things. It doesn’t matter what she has to do to have those things. One fateful day changed what she thought she needed to survive in life. It changed her heart. The problem is it didn’t change her fears, her drive, or her insecurities. She is on a destructive path. She is destroying two men. Their world is going to collide head on and there may be no survivors. It may be too late to change the course they are on.

I won’t say too much more. This series will keep the readers glued to the pages. One moment they will be hating the characters and the next they will be sympathizing with them. Mia Asher has a gift of delivering a compelling story that keeps the readers engaged until the very end.

The ending was as it should be.

Read the Virtue series by Mia Asher.

Haven’t met Blaire yet? Now is your chance, Easy Virtue is NOW ON SALE!
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Synopsis

Love is selfish…

My name is Blaire.
I’m the bad girl.
The other woman.
The one who never gets the guy in the end.

I’m the gold digger.
The bitch.
The one no one roots for.
The one you love to hate.

I hate myself too…

Everyone has a story. Are you ready for mine?

This is part one of a two book series.
***Warning: Intended for a mature audience 18+ years old

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Author Bio:

My name is Mia Asher.

I’m a writer, a hopeless romantic, a wanderer, a dreamer, a cynic, and a believer. And, oh yes…I might be a bit crazy – but who isn’t?

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5 Star Review: Quinn by J. C. Cliff – Undaunted Men Series – Book 1

Posted on 03/31/2016 by shellbellereads

Quinn

Undaunted Men Series – Book 1

By J. C. Cliff

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Synopsis

You have been warned – Explicit scenes, unexpected twists full of suspense and off the grid angst which skirt along the edges of the dark side will make your heart pound, your pulse race, and the pages flip. And…be prepared to be thrown over a damn cliff.

Fearless and determined, Quinn is the perfect man for the job the Moretti mob has in mind: track down missing mafia princess, Alexis Moretti, and bring her home.

What starts out as a simple task to repay an old debt turns into so much more than he bargained for… And so does she.

As Quinn and Lexi grow close, she becomes more than just his mission. But Lexi and Quinn are both keeping secrets–secrets that could destroy their blossoming romance just as quickly as it ignited. When Lexi’s past catches up with them, secrets and lies will be revealed, and the ultimate test of forgiveness will be upon them both.

*Join Quinn and Alexis as their story unfolds in two full-length contemporary erotic romance novels. Quinn II will release April 19th!

Michel’s Review

I have not read any of J. C. Cliff’s previous books. I have heard wonderful things about this author’s writing. I can honestly say everything I heard proved to be true.

Quinn is the first book in the Undaunted Men series. This book is super sexy, fast paced, loaded with action, and has a gritty backstory. The added bonus is a furry friend becomes a very prominent character in this story.

Quinn owes a mob boss, Tony Moretti, a favor and when the boss decides to collect, it’s going to change the coarse of Quinn’s life. Quinn is a former military special ops operator. After retirement from the military, he and his buddies formed a specialized private security agency. One of their specialities is retrieval. When Moretti’s daughter runs away, he calls in his favor and hires Quinn to bring her home.

The story is that she is wanted for murder and very pregnant. Quinn feels like he isn’t getting the complete story but wants his ties to the mob severed. She has disappeared into the national forest in North Carolina. It should be pretty easy to track her and bring her home. She’s in his backyard, the playground he grew up in. Like the old saying goes nothing is ever easy.

Alexis Moretti ran after her fiancé framed her for murder. With the help of her best friend Connor, she disappears into the forest. The idea is to hide out on the trails for a few weeks and resurface at the safe house. Her former finance has an agenda and he won’t rest until Alexis heels to his commands.

Finding Alexis is easy. Keeping her safe and alive is another story. Quinn and Alexis will find something extraordinary on the trails. They will find that once in a lifetime love. Their happiness depends on staying alive. At every turn they are faced with danger, murderers, and the elements. There is definitely more to what’s behind the Moretti family dynamics. A mafia princess and a seasoned warrior are about to step into a war.

I loved this book and ended on a nail biting cliffhanger. Readers will be hanging on the edge of their seats to find out what happens to Quinn and Alexis. They will also be dying to find out the secrets that caused Alexis to flee.

I can’t wait for the next book. Quinn II will release on April 19, 2016. Quinn and Alexis fate is hanging by a thread.

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Quinn II

Undaunted Men Series – Book 2

Release Date: April 19, 2016

Pre Order: Amazon

Synopsis

QUINN IS BACK and pushing the limits on it all — suspense, sex, love, gut-wrenching emotions — with a fiery intense conclusion to his and Lexi’s story. The more Alexis runs, the harder Quinn fights for her.

It’s an undeniable truth; bad things happen to good people, and Lexi is not impervious to the realities of the life she left behind.

Keeping Lexi safe at all cost, Quinn remains unwavering in his duties, constantly putting his life on the line, time and time again.

Two tortured souls are pushed to the edges of their sanity and their love will be put to the test. Tempers flare, emotions burst, and love flickers, but after the ultimate explosion, can forgiveness be found amongst the rubble?

Alexis needs Quinn more than ever…and Quinn must decide if Lexi is truly his fate or if their romance was never meant to survive beyond his mission. One thing is for certain: neither Quinn nor Alexis will be the same after surfacing from the mountain trails. Now that they’ve survived the wild, can they survive each other?

*Join Quinn and Alexis in the final chapter of their happily ever after!

*****

Also By J. C. Cliff

The Blyss Trilogy

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Synopsis

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SUCH A GENRE-THE LIGHTER SIDE OF DARK?

Everyone will have their own definition of “Dark” vs. “Contemporary”, and perhaps there is a mixture of the two. I like to call this the “Grey” genre.

However, there is one thing for certain; you haven’t ever read this type of story before. Blyss is an original, one of a kind storyline in theme, circumstance, and character action.

You will definitely need all three books in order to put together the pieces of this puzzle, but isn’t that what makes reading fun? Embrace the thrill, the suspense, and the anticipation. Each book is full of twists, turns, and “I didn’t see that one coming” moments. There is a romance story amongst all the turmoil…you will just have to hang on for the ride.

Warning:
**Mature Audiences Only** This book is intended for mature audiences only (18+) and contains explicit descriptions of sex, drugs, dirty talk, strong language, kidnapping, and violence.

*****

Blyss is something the world has been trying to create since the beginning of time, the ultimate aphrodisiac, a drug used against women with one single purpose in mind….

Julianna Oakley has just finished up her junior year at college and flies home to spend her last free summer with her father on their prestigious Georgia estate. Julianna isn’t the stereotypical rich girl, a spoiled prima-donna. She’s down to earth and has an independent streak a mile wide, insisting she makes her own way in this world.

Nick has been setting the stage for a long time, and sparks fly when their separate worlds collide. She is Nick’s ultimate obsession, and he will stop at nothing to own her.

When Travis, Nick’s right hand man, lays his eyes on the prize, all hell breaks loose. He should know Nick is playing for keeps, and while Julianna is fighting for her freedom, a lifetime full of secrets and twisted perceptions slowly unravel as Julianna gets caught in the fray.

Warning:
** Mature Audiences Only** This book is intended for mature audiences only (18+) and contains explicit descriptions of sex, drugs, dirty talk, strong language, kidnapping, and violence.

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The one thing JC works most hard at is steering clear of the typical romance templates. JC Cliff likes her stories to be unique, one of a kind, and never read before original plots.

JC Cliff is an independent author who enjoys creating page turning novels from the moment they pick up the book until the second they finish. She loves a good book full of mystery, intrigue, scorching hot romance, and all the elements of suspense.

She’s a die hard 80’s rock’n roll fan, and loves a good concert! JC wears many hats. They include being a wife of 24 years, 4 children, a small business owner, writer, reader, and what ever else is required of her. She loves taboo stories with twists and turns, and full of suspense.
She likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include: offshore fishing, learning anything new, sewing, spending time at the beach, or the mountains.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on an advanced release copy of her upcoming books, sneak peek teasers, or information on her upcoming personal appearances, and sales, you can join her newsletter list and get those details delivered right to your inbox!

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Calico by Callie Hart Release Date: April 12th, 2016 Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Blake let out another pitiful groan. “I don’t think it fits.”

“They measured you. It fits. Just, tell me if it looks okay so we can go.” I checked my watch. “Gabi said dinner was at six, and it’s already a quarter till.”

“This is too much pressure.” Her voice was frantic. “I can’t do this. I mean, how do I know if it looks good? They’re boobs.”

I groaned. “Boobs always look good. Believe me.”

“Boobs are gross!”

Said no man ever. Even the gay ones.

One of the salesladies eyed me up and down. “Are you two okay?”

“Great,” I chirped. “Just having a very heated discussion about the beauty of breasts.” I dipped my chin to Blake’s chest. “What are you? A double D?”

Scowling, she marched off.

Thank God.

“Blake,” I hissed.

No answer.

I’d never had such a difficult client. If anything, they jumped when I told them to, asked how high, and then kept jumping until I was satisfied. Blake fought me at every turn.

“Open the door before I crawl underneath it. I’ll pick the bras, you can close your eyes if you want so you don’t have to watch me look at you, alright? My stomach literally just ate my liver. I need protein. Open. The. Door.”

The door slowly creaked open. Taking advantage of the small crack of air, I pushed it farther, then clicked it shut behind me and turned around.

Blake was facing me, hands on hips, face beet-red, body . . . freaking perfect. My tongue almost lolled out, like a dog.

Most girls starve themselves to have abs like that, which was disgusting. But her abs? They had muscle, actual muscle, but still appeared feminine.

She also had a nice tan, just enough to show that she spent time outside or maybe just had naturally darker skin.

My throat went completely dry as I continued to stare.

“Well?” Her voice was weak. “How awful do I look? On a scale of one to ten?”

Currently, she was sporting a short pair of bright-blue yoga shorts.

And a black push-up sports bra that did wonders for her boobs.

And the world just in general.

Holy shit.

I gulped as I became more and more irritated with the fact that my body was reacting as if it had never seen a girl without her shirt on before. “Blake, it’s great.”

“You sound bored!”

I had to, damn it! What did she want me to do? Sound interested? Turned-on? Intrigued? Curious? I was all those things. I just tried to ignorethe insanity bouncing around in my head and blurted, “Your boobs look really good. Perky, happy, just . . . awesome.”

Did I just call her boobs “happy”?

“You think?” She stared down at her breasts, then grabbed them.

Holy shit, was she seriously feeling herself up? I braced my hand against the door and sucked in a breath.

“They still feel comfortable,” she said.

Another first.

It was because I was hungry.

Something about Blake had me wondering if I’d been satisfied at all up until this point. And I had no idea what the hell was so confusing about her, and about the situation. I was unable to put my finger on it, and the more I thought about it the more my head hurt.

Hunger does weird things to guys.

Could we please go back to the bouncing? I was a fan of that Blake. The one that rolled up like an awkward armadillo? Not so much.

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Calico by Callie Hart
Release Date: April 12^th, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance