Recent Release + Review: For The Love Of English by A. M. Hargrove

Posted on 09/21/2016 by shellbellereads

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For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Release Date: September 15^th, 2016

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Synopsis:

From USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove, comes a New Adult, Single Dad, Sexy, Stand Alone Romance.

Single dad, Beckley Bridges, is sexy as hell.
No, really, he’s the hottest thing since the sun was created.
Honest to God, crack an egg on him and the thing will sizzle.
So what’s the problem?
He’s also a gigantic jerk.
I hate the bastard.
I try to avoid him at all costs.
But for some reason, everywhere I go he seems to show up.

Only the real issue is his daughter, English.
She’s an adorable quirky first-grader who’s the sweetest thing since iced tea.
And she’s one of my students but also the love of his life.
So I have to deal with him on a professional level.
It’s not easy.
On a scale of easy to hard, dealing with Beckley Bridges is like nails screeching across a blackboard.

But when English’s mother tries to gain custody after abandoning her on Beckley’s doorstep as an infant, he’ll do anything possible to keep English under his roof.

That’s how he ends up propositioning me.

And crazy as it sounds?

I find myself considering it.

This is a full-length novel that includes mature content not suitable younger readers.

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Buy Links:

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About the Author:

One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, USA Today bestselling author, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So she made a quick decision to quit her job and reinvented herself as a Naughty and Nice Romance Author.

She fancies herself all of the following: Reader, Writer, Dark Chocolate Lover, Ice Cream Worshipper, Coffee Drinker (swears the coffee, chocolate, and ice cream should be added as part of the USDA food groups), Lover of Grey Goose (and an extra dirty martini), #WalterThePuppy Lover, and if you’re ever around her for more than five minutes, you’ll find out she’s a non-stop talker.

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Tracey’s Review

For first-time teacher Sheridan Monroe, it’s all about the kids. Having lost her parents early on, Sheridan is especially invested in giving the children that she teaches a safe place, and letting them know that they are special and loved. When English Bridges arrives in her class, it doesn’t take long at all for Sheridan to fall completely in love with this quirky little girl. Beckley Bridges, on the other hand, is another story altogether. Gruff, unapproachable, and sometimes downright rude, English’s father quickly becomes one of Sheridan’s least favorite people. But English is special, and, when her safety is threatened, even two people with nothing in common will come together to make sure she’s taken care of.

I enjoyed absolutely everything about FOR THE LOVE OF ENGLISH. Sheridan is like a breath of fresh air, and is the perfect foil for Beck, who has had to be responsible for so long that he spends a little bit too much time in his own head. Being on her own for so long has left Sheridan pretty much filter-free, and the things that come out of her mouth had me laughing out loud. I honestly don’t think that Beck knew what to do with her, and that his standoffishness had more to do with not having encountered her special brand of living life than anything else.

In Sheridan’s opinion, Beck is at the very bottom of the list of people that she’d like to spend time with. But, time and again, fate and English work their magic to ensure that Sheridan and Beck are firmly in each other’s orbit. Soon enough, the two begin to see beneath the surface, and their feelings for each other evolve.

I’ve been a fan of A.M. Hargrove’s for a while, but she really nailed it with this read. Besides the humor, the passion, and a little girl that stole my heart, FOR THE LOVE OF ENGLISH also had a suspenseful storyline that kept me reading far into the night so that I could see how things resolved, and I was riveted until the very last word. 4.5 sweet, sassy, sexy, suspenseful stars for this book, because everyone can use a little bit of English in their lives.

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

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New Release + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: The Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

Posted on 09/20/2016 by shellbellereads

The Playboy Pilot

A Stand Alone Contemporary Romance Novel

By Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

Release Date: September 19, 2016

Buy : Amazon / ITunes / B & N / Google Play / Kobo

Paperback : Amazon

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Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Stuck-Up Suit and Cocky Bastard, comes a sexy new standalone novel.

Money or love? Which would you choose?

You probably just answered the question in your head thinking it’s an easy decision.

For me, it’s not. Did I mention it’s a lot of money? A hell of a lot.

I needed to go far away to think it through.

As I embarked on an impulsive trip, I hit a detour when I met sexy Carter in the airport lounge. We struck up a heated conversation.

Then, he left.

I thought I’d never see him again.

But fate had other plans.

Surprise! He was the pilot of my flight.

The bigger surprise was the adventure that followed after the plane landed.

Carter was dangerous and always on the move.

Even though our connection was magnetic, I knew it was only temporary.

He would give me tickets, and I would follow him around the world to exotic places.

A bevvy of flight attendant exes and rumors about Carter’s reputation were never far behind.

I didn’t know what to believe.

But I was addicted. Nothing else mattered anymore. And I was going to get hurt. Because a part of me wanted to be the one to finally ground the playboy pilot.

At the very least, he was taking me on a thrilling ride.

All good things must come to an end, right?

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

Excerpt

“Carter? What are you doing?”

Shit.

I laughed under my breath and banged the back of my head against the wood. “Praying?”

“Do you always breathe like that when you’re praying?”

“It’s an intense prayer.”

“What are you really doing?”

“I think you might know what I’m really doing, Kendall.”

“Can I come in?”

Still fully erect, I tucked my cock back into my pants as best I could before opening the door.

Her eyes trailed down to my massive erection. “I’m sorry….to make you resort to that.”

“It’s okay. My hand and I haven’t spent time like this since I was a teenager. I think he missed me.”

“What were you thinking about?”

“You.”

“Yeah…but what specifically?”

“It was this fantasy of fucking you on the dance floor back at the club.”

She looked down at me again. Her expression was serious when she asked, “You need some help?”

“I thought you said we weren’t going to go there.”

“I can’t have sex with you. But I want to touch you. I could take my clothes off, let you finish what you started. You know…help you.”

Looking up at the ceiling, I shook my head. “You have no fucking clue, do you?”

“What do you mean?”

“How crazy you make me. There’s no halfway with you. Jerking off with your naked body right in front of me…not being able to do what I really want to you…would be torture. I don’t have that kind of willpower, not with you, not anymore. Even when I kiss you, all I can think about is burying myself inside of you. But you naked in front of me? Too much, Kendall. When you strip down for me, I want it to be when you’re ready to let me have you. Otherwise, it’s better if I don’t know what I’m missing out on.”

Looking filled with remorse, she waved her hands. “Okay. I get it. I’m sorry…for interrupting.”

“Go back to bed. I’ll be right there.”

After Kendall left, I closed my eyes in regret. Was I crazy for turning her away like that?

Now that she knew what I was up to in here, I couldn’t relax. Still needing release like a motherfucker, I turned on the shower and got in. Ironically, I jerked myself to thoughts of her naked body against the bathroom door and imagined she was watching me.

Fuck my life.

★★★★

Michel’s Review

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are the Dream Team of the Romance World. This dynamic duo has written another highly entertaining and emotional book that left me with goosebumps. Their characters are fun, dynamic people with personalities larger than life. Each book is original with different situations leading the characters down the happily ever after road.

Captain Carter Clynes and Kendall Sparks are on different paths in life when their paths cross in an airport bar. Carter is a pilot for an international airlines. He’s rarely in the same country more than a few days. His globe trotting career is ideal for a guy who never wanted to settle down.

Kendall Sparks is facing a life decision. Rather than facing the decision she decides to run away and give herself some time. When she meets a sexy pilot that convinces her she should head to Brazil, it seems like a good reprieve from her life.

A few fun days in Brazil leads to a scary adventure in Dubai to a erotic adventure in Amsterdam. From there these two head to Boca Raton, Florida and find another adventure within a retirement community. Along their fun filled journey they are finding something neither were looking for. They find love. First they have to deal with their real lives and the reasons they are taking to the sky.

Carter has been running from his past. He has some skeletons in his closet that have influenced the way he is today. His playboy ways have also caught up with him in a monumental way.

Kendall has to choose her future. She can continue to be a rich and privileged woman as long as she pays the price that is demanded of her by her family. She doesn’t think she is brave enough to walk away from the money, but she also isn’t brave enough to give into the demands made by her family.

Both Carter and Kendall will find out what truly matters in life. The answer is in the sky.

There are some cameo appearances by our favorite Aussie and the beloved Pixy. It makes a very entertaining moment in the monotony of the lines at the airport.

The Playboy Pilot was a fun globetrotting adventure that led Carter and Kendall home. A home full of love and happiness.

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward were the perfect creators for this adventure in the sky.

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Other books from Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Cocky Bastard

Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

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Stuck-Up Suit

Buy : Amazon / Amazon UK / B & N /ITunes

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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!

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

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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

Additional Books by Vi Keeland

Baller

Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

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

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.

Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads

Additional Books by Penelope Ward

Neighbor Dearest – Amazon / Amazon UK / B & N / IBooks / Kobo

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

Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review : My Lucky Days by SD Hendrickson

Posted on 09/20/2016 by shellbellereads

My Lucky Days

By S D Hendrickson

Genre: New Adult / Contemporary / Coming of Age

Release Date: September 20,2016

Includes Original Song Lyrics

Blurb

He was an up-and-coming country singer.
She was the last girl you’d ever see in a bar.
But one night, under those neon lights,
Lucky and Katie found each other.

Beginnings are always exciting.
Always fun. Always hopeful.

Katie was in her last year of college.
Lucky was still playing local stages.
She fell for his voice. She fell for his words.
They fell in love.
It was beautiful.

But time changed their world.
She was alone. He was on the road.
Life happened.
And that love was torn apart.

Endings are always painful.
Always heart wrenching.
But not always final.

One day, Lucky came back to Katie.
And this is their story.

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Purchase Links

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Excerpt

I woke up sometime later to the sound of my phone buzzing next to me. Peering at the screen, I saw Lucky’s name. I answered with a grin. “Hey.”

“Hey.”

I imagined him sitting in his house in Nashville with his sexy smile and messy hair. And that image was better than all the other images I’d had today.

“Did I wake you up?”

“No, I’m watching TV. Well, I kind of fell asleep in here, I guess.” I glanced at the clock, and it said one-thirty in the morning.

“So you are sleeping on the couch instead of out with your roommates?”

“How do you know they aren’t home?”

I heard his chuckle. “Same reason I know you are wrapped in a brown blanket.”

I jumped up from the couch and spun around in a circle. And then I saw Lucky, looking into the house through the dining room window. The rush I felt was bigger than I expected. A high that drowned out all the other feelings. “How long have you been watching me?”

“Well, long enough to see that you probably snore because your mouth was wide open. And I think you drool too.”

“No . . .” I shut my eyes. “Get in here.”

I hung up and went to the door. He was already on the steps by the time I had it open.

“So I was in the neighborhood.” He grinned. “Thought I would stop by.”

The flutters in my chest held me captive. Lucky might be the star, but right now, I felt like all the lights in the world had shifted their focus onto me.

Before I could say a word, Lucky pulled me into his arms as he kissed me hard, grinding his mouth against mine. He was holding me, running his hands over my body, into my hair, against my cheek.I knew in that moment, the inevitable lonely ache that was destined to follow our relationship would be worth the torment—if those days allowed me to experience this mind-consuming rush of happiness that came each time he returned home.

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Michel’s Review

My Lucky Days by S D Hendrickson may not be a rockstar romance but it will sing to your soul.

Legendary Country Superstar Landon Evans has a secret. He’s not the country superstar the world knows. Before he was Landon Evans, he had another life that was full of secrets and heartbreak. He was a boy who was abandoned and lucky enough to be taken in by the Evans family. His legal name may be Landon Evans but his family and friends know him as Lucky Evans. Lucky Evans life was charmed and full of love. His dreams of becoming a country star cost him dearly. He lost the love of his life. He lost the beat of his heart. Eight years later he may be a superstar but he is still the same guy that gave his heart away to a girl with the prettiest green eyes and sweetest smile. Landon Evans is determined to become Lucky once again and win his girl’s heart. This time around it’s not only his and Katie’s heart on the line. This time around they are all going to be lucky.

Katie met Lucky in her last year of college. She was studying to become a teacher and determined to put roots down in their small town. Her parents had moved her all over the country before she went to college. Meeting a boy on the path to stardom that would keep him away from home and on the road was the last thing she wanted in her life. Lucky stole her heart and she was willing to try. Their love was charmed until life dealt them both a huge dose of reality just when Lucky’s career was taking off. Rather than fighting for their love, they listened to their heads rather than their hearts.

Their love was so pure that neither one could move on. It took eight years to bring them back together in an epic way. This time they are listening to their hearts.

S D Hendrickson has once again written a compelling novel that exposes the matters of the heart. This book came across as an authentic story of a superstardom world and small town realities. It showcased music with stunning song lyrics that touch the soul. The love between Lucky and Katie was emotional, heartbreaking, fun, and full of epic moments.

I highly recommend reading my Lucky Days by S D Hendrickson.

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Author Bio

SD Hendrickson received a Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from Oklahoma State University. She lives in Tulsa with her husband and two schnauzers. Currently, her days are spent teaching computer software to oil and gas companies. The Mason List was her first novel and it was a 2015 Goodreads Choice Award Semi- Finalist for Best Debut Author.

She loves chocolate, romance books, Oklahoma State Cowboys, music, Lost, chocolate, beaches, coffee, cooking, Gilmore Girls, beautiful sunsets, Friends, chocolate, sad puppy stories, concerts, dreaming of Australia, The Walking Dead, guacamole, quotes, Netflixs binge-watching, Dawson’s Creek, chocolate, hot tubs, exotic animal rescues, Friday Night Lights, writing, and of course, chocolate.

Other books:

The Mason List

Waiting for Wyatt

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Release Blitz + 5 Star Review: Levi’s Blue by M. Leighton

Posted on 09/19/2016 by shellbellereads

Are you ready to #unzip #LevisBlue?

Levi’s Blue by M. Leighton is LIVE!

From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, M. Leighton, comes a brand new super sexy standalone that is guaranteed to make you sweat and make you swoon.

“Amazing. Unique. Beautiful. Sexy. LEVI’S BLUE by M. Leighton is ALL THAT and MORE!” ~~ Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

Levi’s Blue

By M. Leighton

Buy: Amazon / Amazon UK / B & N / IBooks / Kobo

*****

Synopsis

Four beautiful days. Three steamy nights. One breathtaking love.

Levi Michaelson.

He wanted four dates. Four opportunities to prove I could trust him. Four chances to change my mind about him.

I agreed.

Probably not my smartest decision. He was everything I knew to avoid—gorgeous, charming, sexy as hell—but I couldn’t help myself. When he touched me the whole world disappeared. I should’ve known I could lose myself to him, that he could be the one man to destroy me.

I guess it’s true what they say—some things are too good to be true. And Levi Michaelson might just be one of them.

#LevisBlue #Unzipped #Sept19 #NewRelease #ComingSoon #MLeighton

5Star

Tracey’s Review

Evie de Champlain may be blind, but she refuses to be defined by her disability. Because, although she can’t see with her eyes, Evie calls on her her memories and her other senses to create true works of art. Levi Michaelson is enchanted by Evie when he meets her at one of her art shows, and it isn’t long before the two are spending all of their time together. Not everyone wishes Evie and Levi well, though, and their newfound happiness is put to the test soon enough.

I have been a fan of Michelle Leighton for a very long time. From the twisty, intriguing storylines of her Bad Boys series, to the tautly suspenseful Tall, Dark, and Dangerous series, to the heartbreak and redemption of POCKETFUL OF SAND, to the mind-blowing and amazing THE EMPTY JAR, Michelle manages to write evocative and creative stories that grab me every single time. I guess what I’m saying is that Michelle hasn’t written a book that I haven’t loved, so when I had the opportunity to read LEVI’S BLUE, I jumped at the chance.

Evie is truly amazing. A firm believer in making lemonade from the lemons that come her way, she has taken what could have been a devastating turn in her life and made it into something wonderful and beautiful, something that enriches not only her life, but those of the people that get to see her creations. And, while she could have been bitter and angry over everything that happened, she’s instead open and humorous and joyful.

Levi is a man with secrets. Since I’m keeping this spoiler-free, suffice to say that there is plenty going on under that sinfully sexy and engaging surface. I think that one of the reason that he is so attracted to Evie is that she is wide open, sharing her gifts and her heart with everyone around her, and it just calls to him. And, I have to say, once the “ish” hits the fan, and his secrets are revealed, Levi is a man on a mission to plead his case and prove himself worthy of forgiveness and love. Being in the dog house never looked so good, and he definitely have won my heart.

I thoroughly enjoyed LEVI’S BLUE. The story is unique and fresh, the characters are funny and sexy and strong, and the dialogue had me smiling throughout (well, when I wasn’t crying right along with Evie, that is). And, while I enjoy a cliffhanger as much as the next person, I am a big fan of a story where everything gets wrapped up, so the epilogue was a perfect touch for me. Thank you, Michelle, for this beautiful story, one that will stay with me for a long time to come.

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

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Release Blitz + Excerpt + 5 Star Review: Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

Posted on 09/19/2016 by shellbellereads

The Playboy Pilot

A Stand Alone Contemporary Romance Novel

By Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

Release Date: September 19, 2016

Buy : Amazon / ITunes / B & N / Google Play / Kobo

Paperback : Amazon

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Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Stuck-Up Suit and Cocky Bastard, comes a sexy new standalone novel.

Money or love? Which would you choose?

You probably just answered the question in your head thinking it’s an easy decision.

For me, it’s not. Did I mention it’s a lot of money? A hell of a lot.

I needed to go far away to think it through.

As I embarked on an impulsive trip, I hit a detour when I met sexy Carter in the airport lounge. We struck up a heated conversation.

Then, he left.

I thought I’d never see him again.

But fate had other plans.

Surprise! He was the pilot of my flight.

The bigger surprise was the adventure that followed after the plane landed.

Carter was dangerous and always on the move.

Even though our connection was magnetic, I knew it was only temporary.

He would give me tickets, and I would follow him around the world to exotic places.

A bevvy of flight attendant exes and rumors about Carter’s reputation were never far behind.

I didn’t know what to believe.

But I was addicted. Nothing else mattered anymore. And I was going to get hurt. Because a part of me wanted to be the one to finally ground the playboy pilot.

At the very least, he was taking me on a thrilling ride.

All good things must come to an end, right?

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

Excerpt

The driver began to shout something in Portuguese. The way his finger was wagging, I assumed he was telling the person that the cab was full. But the passenger didn’t listen. Next thing I knew, I was sitting next to someone in the back seat.

Someone wearing a uniform.

Captain Carter Clynes in the flesh.

He turned to face me with a wicked grin on his face. “My layover just got more interesting.”

Damn. He seemed to have grown that stubble overnight.

“How was your flight, Perky? Did you enjoy the ride I gave you?”

“My shirt’s dry. I think you can drop the Perky.”

His eyes lowered to my breasts. Of course, my nipples were standing at full attention since the sheen of sweat on my skin had met the cool air-conditioning inside the cab.

Carter scrubbed his hands over his face. “Damn. You weren’t kidding about those things. I haven’t slept in eighteen hours, and they just woke me up. I think they’re contagious, and I’m fucking perky now.”

“That’s not really an appropriate thing to say to a woman you just met, you know.”

“We didn’t just meet. This is our third date.”

“Third date?”

“I bought you dinner in an elegant restaurant for our first one and took you up for a plane ride for our second one. Those were damn good dates. Some women would kill for that kind of lavishness. Seems fitting date three we should be heading to a hotel.” He winked.

I wasn’t sure if it was the time change, my being tired from restless sleep on the plane, or if it was possible this man could say anything and I wouldn’t be offended. Why am I not I offended?

When I didn’t respond, he continued. “I’m glad I saw you. Didn’t think I would ever see you again.”

“That might be because you didn’t look for me.”

“I never thought you’d actually take my suggestion and fly to Brazil.”

I mumbled. “Neither did I.”

The cab driver interrupted, looking between us to ask, “You share cab, yes?”

Surprising me, Carter answered. In Portuguese. The language that sounded choppy and frustrating just two minutes ago, suddenly sounded sexy and romantic.

He turned back to me in English. “What hotel are you staying at?”

“I was just trying to figure that out with a little help from Google. Do you have one to recommend?”

“You trust me to pick out where you’ll stay tonight?”

I considered his question for a minute. It was illogical, that much I knew, but I did trust him to pick my hotel. Lord knows why. “I think I do.”

That response earned me another sexy grin that had me more excited than I’d been in the last year.

Almost a half-hour later, we were finally off the highway and traveling into what looked like a residential neighborhood. “Barra da Tijuca.” I read the street sign aloud.

“Very good. I should probably warn you. It’s probably not the type of hotel you’re used to.”

“What does that mean?”

“You look like you’re more of the luxury chain with a spa type of woman, that’s all.”

Even though that was exactly what I’d typed into Google, when he said it that way, it sounded like a bad thing. It made me defensive. “And what’s wrong with a luxury hotel? Sometimes a girl needs a massage and a soak in a nice bathtub while traveling.”

“Well, you certainly won’t be getting either of those where we’re heading.” Carter caught my eye. “Unless I’m the one doing the massaging, that is.”

I blushed, which caused Carter to chuckle. “You really are fucking adorable. I’m not sure what’s sexier, the fact that you’re up for letting me take you on this little adventure, or that you secretly like the thought of me giving you a massage.”

“I do not!” My quick, defensive response only confirmed he was right.

He leaned to me. “Do, too.”

“You’re off base.”

“That’s a shame. I’ve been told I’m really good with my hands.” He held out his hands in front of him, examining them. Big hands. Hands that looked like he used them to do some actual work when he wasn’t flying a plane.

Damn.

★★★★

Michel’s Review

Carter has been running from his past. He has some skeletons in his closet that have influenced the way he is today. His playboy ways have also caught up with him in a monumental way.

Both Carter and Kendall will find out what truly matters in life. The answer is in the sky.

There are some cameo appearances by our favorite Aussie and the beloved Pixy. It makes a very entertaining moment in the monotony of the lines at the airport.

The Playboy Pilot was a fun globetrotting adventure that led Carter and Kendall home. A home full of love and happiness.

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward were the perfect creators for this adventure in the sky.

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Other books from Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Cocky Bastard

Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

***

Stuck-Up Suit

Buy : Amazon / Amazon UK / B & N /ITunes

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About The Authors

About The Author: Vi Keeland

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Additional Books by Vi Keeland

Baller

Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

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

Gemini –Amazon / B & N / ITunes / Kobo

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Release Blitz & 5+ Star Review & Giveaway: Amore Part 1 by Bella Jewel

Posted on 09/19/2016 by shellbellereads

Title: Amore Part 1

Author: Bella Jewel

Genre: Mafia Romance

Release Date: September 19, 2016

Blurb

“It is not love that defines us, Julietta. It is love that destroys us.”I’m just a normal girl.

Or so you would think.

I’ve never thought of myself as anything different.

Until I met him.

He doesn’t think I’m normal.

He thinks I’m special.

Special enough to be in his life.

Special enough to enter his world.

Special enough for his bed.

Rafael Lencioni. Dangerous. Beautiful. Terrifying.

My story is the one that’s never told.

I’m not the daughter.

I’m not the wife.

I’m not a sister or a mother.

I’m not his enemy and I’m not his friend.

I’m not who you think I am.

So for me to fit into their world, I have to do something I never wanted in my life.

Something I would have frowned upon until I met him.

I have to change who I am.

I have to shut down my heart.

I have to accept my place.

My body belongs to him.

My heart isn’t permitted to.

Those are his rules.

But rules were made to be broken…right?

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Michel’s Review

I have a passion for Mafia themed romance books. When I saw the blurb for Amore by Bella Jewel, I was intrigued. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was excited to read it. These type of books always seem to be my favorites.

Most Mafia themed romances are based around forbidden romances. Whether it be fueding families, opposites sides of the law, or pre arranged marriages, the theme is constant, it’s forbidden in a highly organized and dangerous world. Amore is quite different, it’s not a forbidden romance, in fact it is completely acceptable if not necessary. The problem is the boundaries on which the relationship is based. There are very strict rules. Breaking those rules would result in severing the relationship completely, no matter what the circumstances where.

This is the story of the other woman. A woman who is not a cherished wife. A woman who is considered an outlet from the daily stress in a dark and brutal world. Her only place in this dark world is to be a companion and sexual outlet without ties to the world. Her only commitment is to be there when she is needed, in return she is taken care of financially and rewarded with sex.

Julietta is a fiercely strong independent Italian woman. She has a successful career in nursing, a loving family, and dedicated friends. She has no interest in relationships, commitment, or a future family. She is happy with the life she is living. The only use she had for men was sexual. She didn’t need any man until she met Rafael Lencioni. A one night stand turns into an offer she can’t refuse. An offer that includes great sex and companionship for as long she wants. In return she will be financially taken care of and free to do as she pleases. But there are rules to this offer if she were to accept. She must never fall in love, she must never speak about his business, and she must never expect more from the relationship.

Rafael Lencioni is a married man. He is also the leader of the mafia. It is expected for him to have a mistress as well as a dedicated mafia wife. The wife is for business and begetting sons. The mistress is for his pleasures and personal refuge from his demanding life. The two women will never cross paths even though they know about each other. Their relationships with Rafael will never intersect or be confused.

It all sounds too good to be true. We all know what they say about things being too easy, there’s more to the picture.

Julietta and Rafe embark on a unbelievable affair. He has promised his world will never touch hers. As long as she follows the rules, she is in for a world of pleasure. Some rules were meant to be broken, some actions happen beyond our control, and the heart rarely follows the rules.

Someone is gunning for Rafael Lencioni. Somone is betraying him within his organization. His wife is questioning his relationship with his mistress. The worst of it is that Julietta has broken the rules and fallen in love with him. His world is crumbling and people are dying. He has to deny his own desires and let Julietta go. After all… a promise is a promise and the rules were broken.

Bella Jewel has written one the most intense mafia romances I have ever read. I could not put this book down. It ended on a huge cliffhanger that can change every aspect of the story so far. I cannot wait for the next book because this book, Amore is riveting.

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Author Bio

Bella Jewel is a self published, USA
Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release
was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon
release. Since that time, she has published over five novels, gaining a
bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland and is
currently studying editing and proofreading to further expand her career. Bella
has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013
she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling
modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. She plans to expand her
writing career, planning many new releases for the future.

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Release Blitz + 5 Star Review: Twelve Truths And A Lie by Christina Lee

Posted on 09/19/2016 by shellbellereads

Twelve Truths

By Christina Lee

Release Date: September 19, 2016

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Synopsis

Aurora Jones has it all—a job she loves as a child and family therapist, supportive friends, and a decent place to live. What she doesn’t have is much luck when it comes to dating men. And not only are her choices terrible, she also hasn’t been boyfriend free since she was a teenager. So she places herself on a sabbatical of sorts. No dating for twelve months.

Cameron Miller has had a crappy year. His girlfriend fell for his best friend and to ease the pain, he drowns his troubles in more booze and women than he can count. When his buddies finally slap some sense into him and urge him to focus on his new position as a special education teacher in an urban school district, he decides to get his act together.

Away from the prying eyes of their mutual friends, Cameron and Aurora agree to hang out once a week in their newly dubbed chastity club. Number of members? Two. It’s a chance to find solace, companionship, and something neither anticipated – a burgeoning attraction. But when Cameron invites Aurora to be his fake date at the reunion his ex-girlfriend and best friend will be attending, their passion ignites. What happens in chastity club stays in chastity club, right? Until they discover that a year of self-truths might actually lead them to true love.

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Michel’s Review

If you’ve never read a book written by Christina Lee, I highly encourage you to pick up Twelve Truths And A Lie. Christina is known for her unique characters, unusual life situations, and how her characters grow through trial and error. Each book is thought provoking, endearing, and interesting.

Aurora James and Cameron Miller are both on breaks from the opposite sex. Both are on a hiatus for very different reasons. Their reasons are valid and helping them to become better and stronger people. They are learning to live within their own skins and embrace their happiness. They are both lonely and form a solid friendship that leads them down the same path. A path that is right for them both.

Aurora is a perpetual relationship type of girl. She chooses to men that aren’t really relationship material. They need her more than she needs them. They need fixing and she is a fixer. Her career as a youth social worker doesn’t help matters. Her friends have challenged her to be relationship free for one year and find herself. After another disastrous relationship she is finally coming to terms with herself. She is learning to live alone outside of a relationship. She is learning she has needs of her own. She is also learning what she wants out of life and that it is okay to be alone.

Cameron Miller is a special ed teacher working with students that have anger issues and cannot function successfully in a large classroom environment. Because his job is specialized and the public school system is struggling with funding, his position is always the first to be dropped. He has had several teaching jobs throughout his career. While struggling to hang onto a job, his fiance cheats on him with his best friend. The betrayal sent him into a tizzy. He started drinking too much and womanizing became a way to exist. His friends finally intervened and challenged him to turn his life around for a year.

Cameron and Aurora have the same mutual friends. Their tightly knit group are the threads that keep them on their goals. Their careers often intersect and they have the same kind of mutual interests. Loneliness is hard at times and being alone is even harder. They decide form a chastity club to help each other out with the loneliness by offering companionship.

Together they form a tight friendship and find they have more in common than their goals, careers, and past disastrous relationships. What they have is what real relationships should be based on. It takes Twelve Truths And A Lie for Cameron and Aurora to finally find the right direction in their lives.

Christina Lee delivered a superb story that rang true in every sense of the word. I highly recommend this book.

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Author Bio:

Mother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives in the Midwest with her husband and son–her two favorite guys. She’s addicted to lip gloss, salted caramel everything, and believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a dream job.

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Release Blitz + Review: Wolf Prey by Nina West – Wolf Cove Series – Book 3

Posted on 09/18/2016 by shellbellereads

**Nina West’s WOLF PREY, the highly anticipated next book in her Wolf Cove Series is now available! Check out this sexy excerpt for WOLF PREY and be sure to grab your copy today!**

About WOLF PREY (Wolf Cove Series #3):

Forced to leave Alaska to run the family farm while her father recovers from a tragic accident, Abbi heads home knowing she has the one thing she wants most again –Henry’s affections. She’s determined to not let anyone get in the way of that again.

But love for Abbi has never been easy.

With an overbearing mother who believes she has the right to approve who her daughter loves, a childhood ex-boyfriend who will do anything to win her back, and a wealthy, handsome boyfriend who always gets what he wants, Abbi soon realizes she may have to make some impossible choices.

Wolf Prey is Book 3 in the Wolf Cove series and should be read after finishing Wolf Bait (Book 1) and Wolf Bite (Book 2).

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My heart skips two beats and then starts pounding against my breastbone.

“Henry!” I shriek, unable to keep any level of composure thanks to my excitement. I take off, running as fast as I can in flip-flops, ignoring the pain in my chest that comes with running in a bikini with crappy support.

He leans back against the side of the truck with his legs crossed at the ankles and his hands tucked into his pockets, and watches me approach with that sexy smirk curling his lip. A smirk he has perfected and should outright trademark.

I may look like a childish idiot, but I don’t care, the gravel crunching under my feet as I tear across the driveway and throw myself at his hard body, my arms snaking around his neck to lock in a tight squeeze.

He slips his hands from his pockets to scoop me up with ease, his deep chuckle vibrating throughout my body. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a welcome quite like that,” he murmurs, setting me on the ground after a long moment.

I take a moment to catch my breath as I admire his marvelous face, committing his crystal-blue eyes and long dark lashes to a fresh memory. And those lips… I miss the feel of them on me so much. “What are you doing here? I thought you were in Prague?” I ask through pants.

His gaze drops to my mouth, and my thighs clench instantly in anticipation. “I was, but I had to be in New York tonight for a meeting. I figured I’d stop here first. I can’t stay too long, though.” He leans forward and I close my eyes, waiting eagerly for his kiss. But he pauses. “Why are you all wet?”

“Oh.” I giggle. “I was just in the pond.”

“Hard at work, I see.” He gives me a mock frown but I know he’s teasing.

“We’ve been busting our butts all morning actually. Just took a break to cool off, it’s so hot.”

“Yeah, I’m missing the Alaska temperatures right now.” There’s a pause. “Who’s we?”

“Just my two summer workers. And Jed, of course.”

If my arms hadn’t been around Henry’s neck, I probably wouldn’t have noticed the sudden tension that stiffens him. “Fuckface?”

“Yeah. He’s been helping around here, a lot. I told you that.”

“Right.” He frowns. “How often is that, again?”

“He’s here every day.”

“Every day.”

“You know I can’t do this on my own, Henry.”

“Which is why I offered to arrange for help.”

“And you know exactly why I couldn’t take you up on that.” Mama outright refused to accept his offer. It’s not for pride, because she’s had no trouble accepting help from every last member of our church.

“I’ve been told that she hasn’t stayed at the hotel, either.”

“The Enderbeys have a cousin in Pittsburgh she’s staying with.” In a spare bedroom with no air conditioning that requires Mama—all 370 pounds of her—to climb three flights of stairs every day. Even Jed’s dad tried to persuade her to take Henry’s offer of a luxury suite at the Wolf, but she won’t willingly accept a dime from “the wolf who’s preying on her daughter’s innocence.”

He shakes his head. “Stubborn woman.”

“I know. There’s nothing I can do. I’ve tried to reason with her.” I can’t tell anymore if her pigheadedness is borne of her being hung up on having her daughter married to the Reverend’s son, or that she simply wants me within arm’s reach until the day she dies, and she won’t have that if I’m with a man like Henry.

“They’re releasing Daddy today, though. Isn’t that great?” I lean against his body, letting my fingers slide over all the hard ridges and contours of his beautiful back and then his shoulders, and his arms. I stretch onto my tiptoes, wanting to go back to the part where he kisses me.

Henry’s attention is not easily swayed though. “Does he know you’re not his anymore?”

I sigh. “Yes. He’s trying to convince me otherwise, but I’ve told him many times.”

I skate my lips over his. He finally takes the hint, his hands grippingthe sides of my waist, sealing his lips over mineand kissing me with a level of skill that I might consider being concerned with, if I wasn’t so head-over-heels infatuated with him.

A tiny moan escapes me and he instantly deepens the kiss, forcing my mouth open wide to make room for his tongue. My hands wander over his chest, molding over his curves. “I’ve been thinking about this moment for weeks,” I whisper against his mouth. My daydreams always end with my hands moving south, into his jeans. If we weren’t out in the open, it’s exactly what I’d be doing already.

“Phone calls aren’t enough, then?”

“Not even close.”

Tracey’s Review

Life back at home on the family farm is exactly what Abigail Mitchell expected. Returning to Pennsylvania from Alaska when her father suffers a serious accident, Abbi is having a difficult time making her mother and the rest of the town understand that she is not back to stay. Now that Abbi has reconciled with Henry Wolf, the last thing on her agenda is getting back together with her former boyfriend, Jed, and settling down to run the farm. Because, all of that was life before. Before Alaska, before Henry, before Abbi knew what it was like to experience all that living away from home had to offer.

Hot, oh, my goodness, this book is scorching. Like, I’m blushing, I need a fan, oh, my WORD, hot. Time and distance have done nothing to dull the explosive chemistry between Abbi and Henry. Although circumstances don’t allow for the two of them to spend much time together, the time that they do have is plenty steamy. And, globe-spanning scenery and backroom shenanigans aside, even though Henry hasn’t said those three little words yet, he continues to prove that he’s all in. Or so Abbi hopes…

I happened upon this series by chance, but have quickly become very invested in seeing where things go with Abbi and Henry. And, while this was due to be the last book in the series, Nina has decided to give us one more, so there is more to come. With the way that things ended in WOLF PREY, I can’t wait to see how the story wraps up. Let’s just say that I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things go the way I’m thinking. In the meantime, 4.5 seriously steamy stars for WOLF PREY. And, by the way, I heartily recommend reading these books in order, so grab them all and settle in. It’s going to be a very interesting ride.

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

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**And don’t miss the first books in the Wolf Cove Series, WOLF BAIT and WOLF BITE!**

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About Nina West:

Nina West lives in the city but spends her summers in the wilderness with her husband. She loves having a steaming cup of cocoa in one hand and a steamy story full of angst in the other. Follow her on Facebook or on Twitter!

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Release Blitz: Secret Sins by CD Reiss

Posted on 09/18/2016 by shellbellereads

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Secret Sins by CD Reiss
Release Date: September 18^th, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance

“I am absolutely blown away by this story. Secret Sins pulled on my emotions and pushed all my buttons. I can’t stop thinking about it. At the very top of my favorite reads for 2016, and I highly doubt it can get knocked off.”

― Sawyer Bennett, New York Times Bestselling Author

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Synopsis:

A brand new, edgy, sexy standalone from CD Reiss.

Her name is Cinnamon. Cin for short. Band mates Strat and Indy don’t know anything about her except she’s smart as hell and sexy as heaven. They can’t agree who gets her, so they do the only thing two best friends could do. They declare her off limits to both of them.

Margie, AKA Cinnamon-you-can-call-me-Cin, has a thing or two to tell these guys.

Nobody “gets” her. She’ll let them know which one she wants when she can decide between them. Until then, their little pledges and promises aren’t her problem.

Her family is her problem. Her friends. And the world-famous blues rocker who has her cornered. He’s her problem too.

This may be one problem she can’t fix without some help.

Secret Sins is a standalone novel with an HEA, an edge just where you need it, and a shocking twist at the end. It’s recommended for people over the age of 18 with an open mind and a love of super hot stories.

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CD Reiss is a USA Today and Amazon bestseller. She still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn’t pick up, she’s at the well, hauling buckets.

Born in New York City, she moved to Hollywood, California to get her master’s degree in screenwriting from USC. In case you want to know, that went nowhere, but it did give her a big enough ego to write novels.

Critics have dubbed the books “poetic,” “literary,” and “hauntingly atmospheric,” which is flattering enough for her to put it in a bio, but embarrassing enough for her not to tell her husband, or he might think she’s some sort of braggart who’s too good to chop a cord of wood.

If you meet her in person, you should call her Christine.

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Release Blitz + 5 Star Review: For The Love Of English by A. M. Hargrove

Posted on 09/15/2016 by shellbellereads

For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Release Date: September 15^th, 2016

Synopsis:

From USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove, comes a New Adult, Single Dad, Sexy, Stand Alone Romance.

But when English’s mother tries to gain custody after abandoning her on Beckley’s doorstep as an infant, he’ll do anything possible to keep English under his roof.

That’s how he ends up propositioning me.

And crazy as it sounds?

I find myself considering it.

This is a full-length novel that includes mature content not suitable younger readers.

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Michel’s Review

A brand new first grade teacher with a potty mouth is not only thrown into a classroom with extremely inquisitive students but also has to deal with their badly behaved parents. Sheridan Monroe may be a brand new teacher but she isn’t a pushover. She is excited to engage her brilliant young students minds. Dealing with their parents is another story.

On her first day in the classroom one little girl captures her attention. English Bridges is a breath of fresh air in a brilliant, unique, and inappropriate way. As the first few weeks of school fly by it’s become apparent that English is not only as smart as a whip but also lacking in behavior direction. She’s charmed by her personality and sense of reasoning. It’s clear that she comes from a loving home but has a different level of behavior than her classmates. It’s not that she is a bad kid, she was just taught differently at home. She intends to bring the matters up in the upcoming parent teacher conferences.

The parent teacher conferences are going well until she meets English Bridges father. Beckley Bridges not only shows up over an hour late but is also rude and obnoxious to her. He leaves her stunned and speechless with his comments. To make matters worse she runs into him at a local club the following weekend when she’s drunk. Her potty mouth and missing roommate leave her at Beckley Bridges mercy.

What starts out as a somewhat good deed turns into a reluctant friendship being held together by a darling six year old girl. When the circumstances of English’s home life become apparent and Sheridan sees a different side of Beckley’s personality, she’s willing to back him one hundred percent.

Beckley Bridges became a single father when he was nineteen years old. For the past six years he has dedicated his life to his daughter. Now her biological mother has reappeared and is threatening to take full custody. The only thing he can do is fight for his daughter with every weapon available. His secret weapon is Sheridan Monroe. He is going to marry her and make her English’s mother.

A long custody battle , a new marriage, and a darling little girl are going to change both Sheridan’s and Beck’s lives for the better. They will both fight to keep English by their side.

A. M. Hargrove knocked it out of the park with For The Love Of English. This was a fun, humorous, and seriously emotional novel. From the classroom to the courtroom and inside the bedroom, everything was realistic. I loved reading this book.

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For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove Release Date: September 15th, 2016

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From USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove, comes a New Adult, Single Dad, Sexy, Stand Alone Romance.

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Nina West’s WOLF PREY, the highly anticipated next book in her Wolf Cove Series is now available! Check out this sexy excerpt for WOLF PREY and be sure to grab your copy today!

About WOLF PREY (Wolf Cove Series #3):

Forced to leave Alaska to run the family farm while her father recovers from a tragic accident, Abbi heads home knowing she has the one thing she wants most again –Henry’s affections. She’s determined to not let anyone get in the way of that again.

But love for Abbi has never been easy.

With an overbearing mother who believes she has the right to approve who her daughter loves, a childhood ex-boyfriend who will do anything to win her back, and a wealthy, handsome boyfriend who always gets what he wants, Abbi soon realizes she may have to make some impossible choices.

Wolf Prey is Book 3 in the Wolf Cove series and should be read after finishing Wolf Bait (Book 1) and Wolf Bite (Book 2).

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Excerpt:

My heart skips two beats and then starts pounding against my breastbone.

“Henry!” I shriek, unable to keep any level of composure thanks to my excitement. I take off, running as fast as I can in flip-flops, ignoring the pain in my chest that comes with running in a bikini with crappy support.

He leans back against the side of the truck with his legs crossed at the ankles and his hands tucked into his pockets, and watches me approach with that sexy smirk curling his lip. A smirk he has perfected and should outright trademark.

I may look like a childish idiot, but I don’t care, the gravel crunching under my feet as I tear across the driveway and throw myself at his hard body, my arms snaking around his neck to lock in a tight squeeze.

He slips his hands from his pockets to scoop me up with ease, his deep chuckle vibrating throughout my body. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a welcome quite like that,” he murmurs, setting me on the ground after a long moment.

I take a moment to catch my breath as I admire his marvelous face, committing his crystal-blue eyes and long dark lashes to a fresh memory. And those lips… I miss the feel of them on me so much. “What are you doing here? I thought you were in Prague?” I ask through pants.

“Oh.” I giggle. “I was just in the pond.”

“Hard at work, I see.” He gives me a mock frown but I know he’s teasing.

“We’ve been busting our butts all morning actually. Just took a break to cool off, it’s so hot.”

“Yeah, I’m missing the Alaska temperatures right now.” There’s a pause. “Who’s we?”

“Just my two summer workers. And Jed, of course.”

If my arms hadn’t been around Henry’s neck, I probably wouldn’t have noticed the sudden tension that stiffens him. “Fuckface?”

“Yeah. He’s been helping around here, a lot. I told you that.”

“Right.” He frowns. “How often is that, again?”

“He’s here every day.”

“Every day.”

“You know I can’t do this on my own, Henry.”

“Which is why I offered to arrange for help.”

“And you know exactly why I couldn’t take you up on that.” Mama outright refused to accept his offer. It’s not for pride, because she’s had no trouble accepting help from every last member of our church.

“I’ve been told that she hasn’t stayed at the hotel, either.”

He shakes his head. “Stubborn woman.”

“They’re releasing Daddy today, though. Isn’t that great?” I lean against his body, letting my fingers slide over all the hard ridges and contours of his beautiful back and then his shoulders, and his arms. I stretch onto my tiptoes, wanting to go back to the part where he kisses me.

Henry’s attention is not easily swayed though. “Does he know you’re not his anymore?”

I sigh. “Yes. He’s trying to convince me otherwise, but I’ve told him many times.”

I skate my lips over his. He finally takes the hint, his hands grippingthe sides of my waist, sealing his lips over mineand kissing me with a level of skill that I might consider being concerned with, if I wasn’t so head-over-heels infatuated with him.

“Phone calls aren’t enough, then?”

“Not even close.”

Tracey’s Review

And don’t miss the first books in the Wolf Cove Series, WOLF BAIT and WOLF BITE!

About Nina West:

Nina West lives in the city but spends her summers in the wilderness with her husband. She loves having a steaming cup of cocoa in one hand and a steamy story full of angst in the other. Follow her on Facebook or on Twitter!

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Secret Sins by CD Reiss Release Date: September 18th, 2016 Genre: Contemporary Romance

“I am absolutely blown away by this story. Secret Sins pulled on my emotions and pushed all my buttons. I can’t stop thinking about it. At the very top of my favorite reads for 2016, and I highly doubt it can get knocked off.”

― Sawyer Bennett, New York Times Bestselling Author

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For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove Release Date: September 15th, 2016

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From USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove, comes a New Adult, Single Dad, Sexy, Stand Alone Romance.

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Release Date: September 15^th, 2016

**Nina West’s WOLF PREY, the highly anticipated next book in her Wolf Cove Series is now available! Check out this sexy excerpt for WOLF PREY and be sure to grab your copy today!**

**And don’t miss the first books in the Wolf Cove Series, WOLF BAIT and WOLF BITE!**

Secret Sins by CD Reiss
Release Date: September 18^th, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance

For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Release Date: September 15^th, 2016