Leather Lace and Rock n Roll is FREE by Mia Diamond Review + Seal Series Spotlight

Posted on 05/16/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis

Brains before Beauty, that’s Rachel Newberry’s motto, especially when her quiet, orderly life is interrupted by international rock star, Jaydon Hawke. And true to her word, brains take center stage when she discovers Hawke has a lot more on his mind than beautiful music. Targeted by a madman, Rachel puts her trust in Hawke, a move that may cost both their lives.

Tracey’s Review

4 Stars

Imagine a story with rock stars, Navy SEALS, and covert operations, all wrapped up in a love story. ‘Leather, Lace, and Rock-n-Roll’ has all of this and more.

Rachel Newberry is a brainy beautiful architect. She’s been burned before, and is definitely not looking for a relationship. Jaydon Hawke is the frontman for a rock band. Sexy, hot, smart, completely swoonworthy, he is the total package. But wait, there’s more: he’s also one of a group of Navy SEALS on a covert mission to uncover a plot involving illegal weapons, and he believes that Rachel is involved.

I had no idea what to expect when I started this book. Let me tell you, I was hooked from the very beginning. I mean, a super-hot guy that is a rock star AND a Navy SEAL? Come on, what’s not to love?! The chemistry between Rachel and Jaydon is sizzling, just off-the-charts hot. I could not wait for them to get over everything standing in their way and just get together already.

The secondary characters, like Cameron and Max, really helped make this book even more of a great read, and as a matter of fact, Cameron has her own story in ‘Outspoken Angel,’ which I cannot wait to read. All in all, I give this a hot 4 stars. Read this book!

Buy Links:

Leather, Lace & Rock ‘N Roll is FREE

Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble

Other Books in This Series

Book 2: Outspoken Angel on Amazon

Book 3: Freaky By Nature on Amazon

Book 4: Tightly Wound on Amazon

Author Bio

Mia Dymond

I write contemporary romance novels with sexy, alpha males and females with attitude to boot. I live in a zoo,hold down a full time job, and am trying to coax my creative muse from her cage. So BEWARE, the madness may rub off on you!

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Picture Perfect by Elisabeth Grace Review

Posted on 05/16/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis

Being the daughter of a big-city mayor, twenty-one year old Skye Summers has giant shoes to fill in her first real job out of college. With the public spotlight on her family, and her dad’s expectations running high, she jumps at the chance to work side-by-side on an important project with her sexy new boss.

Playboy entrepreneur Landon Steele has built a successful entertainment PR firm and broken more than a few hearts along the way. He’s counting on his enthusiastic new assistant to help him expand his business into LA… until he discovers she’s a pampered rich girl who’s in the public spotlight as much as his famous clients. Still, he agrees to give her a chance, and soon the two are heating up the bedroom as well as the boardroom.

But when Skye’s ex-boyfriend threatens to reveal a dangerous secret from her past, her job, relationship with Landon, and her father’s career are suddenly all on the line. Will she be forced to leave Landon? Or will she pursue her heart, regardless of the cost?

***Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.***

Tracey’s Review

4 Stars

Girl meets boy, boy and girl have combustible chemistry, boy and girl are in for a surprise…

When Skye Summers and Landon Steele meet, it’s lust at first sight. The two meet for the first time during a night out, following Skye’s recent nasty break-up from a violent boyfriend. They are immediately drawn to each other, but things don’t quite work out as planned. The next time they meet, it’s to realize that Skye’s new boss is none other than the hot guy at the club that’s seen more of her than she’d like. Maintaining a professional relationship proves to be impossible, and the two quickly become involved. The road to true love is, as always, though, far from smooth, and there are plenty of issues that Skye and Landon have to contend with.

‘Picture Perfect’ is a sweet and sexy story that had me hooked from the very first scenes. Elisabeth Grace has written characters that are fresh and real, people that readers can identify with. The dialogue is snappy, and written with a sense of humor throughout, making this an extremely enjoyable read. The book also has great secondary characters, which I always enjoy, because it makes the story that much more real. I found myself truly invested in Skye’s and Landon’s story, and look forward to reading the rest of this series.

Buy Links

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Author Bio

I’d been an avid reader my entire life, but when I discovered romance novels during my first pregnancy I was hooked! Not sure if it was the hormones or the lack of a life that was headed my way once my daughter was born, but since then I’ve been devouring several romance books a week. I love nothing more than reading about some serious alpha males and a happily ever after.

Things you should know about me…

I live outside Toronto, Canada…eh. (Yes, it’s true. We Canadians say ‘eh’ A LOT.)

I’m a wife and mommy to two small children which I refer to as Little Miss and Mr. Magoo.

I own one cat spawned by the devil. Seriously. He’s as cute as they come but you’ve never met a meaner feline. In retrospect we should have named him, Lucifer. I have the scars to prove it.

I believe there’s no such thing as too much chocolate. Or popcorn. Or bread. Or potatoes. Yes, you guessed it…I’m a sugar and carb addict.

I hate running. Always have, always will. Unless David Gandy’s in the vicinity you won’t find me doing it. Ever. Not sure who David Gandy is and think you might want to become a Gandy Girl like me? Google him. You can thank me later.

I’m a LOVER of all music. The 1200+ songs on my IPod can attest to the variety of my musical tastes. Hubby and I try to travel to a different music festival every year and are regular concert goers.

My name is Elisabeth and I like reality TV. There I admitted it and that’s the first step, right? Yes, I’m a writer and I see the need for scripted shows, but sometimes there’s just something so entertaining about watching one Real Housewife lose it on another one. I could listen to Cochran’s diatribe on his fellow castaways for hours.

Of the four of us that make up my family, three of us are Leo’s. Let’s say it together…DRAMA!

I may be the world’s worst cook. My poor children. Unless Daddy’s cooking they know not to expect much.

I write every night after my kids are in bed until the wee hours of the morning. This wouldn’t be a problem except for the fact that I have always been an early-bird-catches-the-worm kind-of girl, so 5:00am comes early. Sleep is over-rated, I say.

If you are a lover of romance novels, steamy bedroom scenes and alpha males than you may enjoy my stories! 🙂

I LOVE talking with fellow readers about books! There’s nothing better than discovering your next favorite read because someone recommended it to you! If you’re the same I’d encourage you to reach out to me via one of my social media links so we can chat!

Girl Lost by Nazarea Andrews Blog Tour + Giveaway

Posted on 05/14/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Northern was supposed to be a fresh start—a place where people didn’t know who I was or how I had spent years in and out of mental institutes. People didn’t know about my parents death or the island no one heard of. But when Peter sits next to me in lit class, I can’t stop the memories, and I don’t want to. He looks too much like the boy from the island, and despite my best intentions, coaxes my secrets from me.
He’s gorgeous, irresistible, a little mad, and completely lost—we are a pair of broken cogs in a world neither of us truly fits into. He is somehow gentle and fierce, heartbreaking in his devotion and savage in his defense.
When Belle, his best friend, shows up, pale and lovely and sick, Peter pulls away from me, a startling withdrawal. It’s a relationship that scares and confuses me. She is at times warm and friendly, and other times is violent and unpredictable.
Peter says that he wants me, but refuses to let himself get close. And there are secrets, surrounding both of us, that border on nightmares. As the memories close in, as Belle gets sicker and more violent, I’m torn between what is true and what I believe, and what this magical boy knows about my mysterious past.

Tracey’s Review

4 Stars

‘It was never real. The island doesn’t exist. I’ve repeated those words for two years.’ Gwendolyn Barrie has spent the last several years trying to convince herself that she never spent time on a faraway island with the Boy. That the happiest time in her life never happened. That everyone else is right, and that the death of her parents sent her spiraling into a world that she only imagined. But then Gwen meets Peter, and she isn’t so sure anymore what’s real and what isn’t.

I really enjoyed this new take on the story of ‘Peter Pan.’ Imagine Peter and Wendy, grown up and out in the ‘real world’ of college, drawn to each other by some inexplicable tie. Everyone in Gwen’s life warns her away from Peter, afraid that spending time with him will cause her to lose touch with reality again. But Gwen feels safe and whole with Peter, even if he does stir up memories of a time and place that she has been told just can’t possibly have existed. She is unable to stay away from him, even when things begin to unravel.

Although I was initially surprised by the way that Nazarea Andrews ended ‘Girl Lost,’in retrospect I think that she tied things up absolutely perfectly. After the initial ‘What?! What the heck?!’ I don’t think she could have done it any differently and been as effective. This is a 4-plus read for me, as it is a thoroughly engaging and fast-paced read with characters that are at the same time recognizable as those from one of my favorite childhood books, but with an edgier, darker, and more grown-up and angsty feel. Take the time to check this one out; you won’t be disappointed.

Buy Links

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girl-lost-nazarea-andrews/1119380882?ean=2940149175918

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Lost-Nazarea-Andrews-ebook/dp/B00K14BRBQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1398925360&sr=8-6&keywords=Girl+Lost

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.

You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
Nazarea Andrews is agented, and all inquiries about rights should be directed to Michelle Johsnon of Inklings Literary.

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Seductive Chaos by A. Meredith Walters Blog Tour + Review

Posted on 05/13/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis

Cole Brandt was the self-centered and philandering lead singer for Generation Rejects

Vivian Baily was a flaky, attention seeking drama queen.

Apart they were challenging…together they were complete and total chaos.

Cole and Vivian were two people who should never have been together.

Yet they crashed into each other at every turn.

Their relationship was anything but stable. But it was passionate. It was messy. It was hopelessly seductive. And it might possibly drive them both insane.

They fought. They made up. They screamed. They made love.

They hated and they loved in equal measure.

And now that Generation Rejects are starting to hit it big and the band is on the road, temptation and massive egos could very well spell the end of their roller coaster.

If only they could stay away from each other.

But Vivian has finally reached her breaking point. Tired of their endless cycle, she is ready to say goodbye to Cole for good.

Yet Cole isn’t one to go away quietly. Particularly when he is starting to realize exactly what he stands to lose if Vivian walks away.

As his world begins to turn upside down, Cole realizes that the one person who can hold him together is the girl who may no longer want him.

Love can be a comedy of errors, particularly for two people who never seem to get the timing right.

And In the crazy world of rock and roll, the hardest lessons to learn just might be the ones with the sweetest rewards

Excerpt

“I tilted my face under the warm spray and leaned back as he wrapped his arms around me. He gently kissed between my shoulder blades and ran his nose upwards to the base of my skull.

“I missed you,” he murmured into my skin.

Just when I was okay with resigning myself to what we were, to being just fine with the lack of real emotional connection, Cole had to go and do things like that.

He peppered me with soft kisses, hugging me tightly.

“I really love you being here when I wake up. I wish you could be here every morning.” I could feel him smiling against my back and I wanted to bash his head in.

He really needed to shut the hell up.

Emo mushy crap was taking things too far. I didn’t need to engage my heart in this already sticky situation.

But this was Cole. He could be this amazing, beautiful person when he wanted to be. In the aftermath of sex he said things that sent me reeling. And I couldn’t help but allow my mind to wander to possibilities.

I hated him for it.

“You smell and taste unbelievable. There needs to be an AA program for this. Vivian Anonymous. Sign me up because I can’t get enough of touching you.” Cole ran his tongue along my wet skin and I couldn’t help but moan.

“Stay with me another night. Please,” he begged.

I wanted to give in. God, did I want to. When he was like this it was hard to deny him anything. But I couldn’t pretend that what we had was something else. That the two of us were ever destined for more than a temporary physical relationship.

If I started thinking like that, I was setting myself up for a hell of a fall. And I wasn’t sure I’d survive the impact.

Cole was an egotistical manwhore. That was what I needed to remember right now. If I didn’t stay, he’d have someone else ready and willing to take my place.

He may ask me to stay but he’d be just fine if I didn’t. Our hearts were not involved here.

I snorted inelegantly. “What would all the groupies say if I was here again tonight? I don’t want to cramp your style,” I scoffed, leaning my head back on his shoulder.

Cole’s hands came up to cup my breasts, kneading and rubbing in a way that made me weak in the knees. He played my body against me each and every time.

“Why do you have to say stuff like that, Viv? You know when you’re around, there’s no one else. I don’t want anyone but you,” he admonished, his teeth scraping along the side of my neck, making me shiver, despite the warmth of the shower.”

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Tracey’s Review

4 Stars

Cole Brandt is the hot sexy lead singer of Generation Rejects. Vivian Baily is a fan, and then some. Separately, they’re the center of attention. Together, they are chaos.

Cole and Vivian have a history; to say that it is complicated is an understatement. Cole is the front man for up and coming band Generation Rejects. He is the epitome of the bad boy rocker, singing hard and partying harder, with women lining up to be with him. Vivian Baily has been there with Cole since the beginning, and is more than a little tired of competing with all of his ‘conquests.’ She and Cole are combustible, both in bed and out. But the drama is getting old, and she’s finally over Cole and their crazy relationship. Cole finds himself missing Viv, and in more than a physical sense. Life on the road is getting crazy, and relationships are tested, with the future of all that he’s worked for hanging in the balance.

‘Seductive Chaos’ is a light and entertaining read. The characters are a little young for me, but it was still easy to relate to the issues that they were dealing with. In typical NA fashion, they were so busy denying what they felt that they kept getting in their own ways, and there were times that I just wanted to grab both Viv and Cole and shake some sense into them. At the same time, I found myself laughing out loud at their antics, and I mean literally laughing out loud (earning head shakes from the husband). Any book that causes this reaction is a good solid read for me, and one that I have no trouble recommending. And because I enjoyed ‘Seductive Chaos,’ I’m looking forward to checking out ‘Bad Rep’ and ‘Perfect Regret,’ the other two books in the ‘Bad Rep’ series.

Buy Links

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About The Author

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary and Paranormal romance including The Find You in the Dark and Bad Rep series as well as the upcoming stand alone romance, Reclaiming the Sand, and a dark new adult series for Gallery Books.

A. Meredith spent ten years as a counselor for at risk teens and children. First working at a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault program and then later a program for children with severe emotional and mental health issues. Her former clients and their stories continue to influence every aspect of her writing.

When not writing (or being tortured with all manner of beauty products at the hand of her very imaginative and extremely girly daughter), she is eating chocolate, watching reality television that could rot your brain and reading a smutty novel or two.

A. Meredith is represented by Michelle Johnson with the Inklings Literary Agency.

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One To Protect by Tia Louise Blog Tour + Review

Posted on 05/09/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

“If you’re looking for a fun, intriguing, and HOT story…this is it!! 5 STARS!” –Aleatha Romig, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the Consequences series

“Tia has done it again! Hot protective men, HOT HOT sex… all rolled up into one crispy piece of Applewood (smoked) Bacon!!” -Rebecca, Author Groupies

“5 out of 5 Breathtaking Stars!!!” -Lisa, The Book Nuts

“Each scene flowed into the next effortlessly. You have you drama, suspense and then you have a scene that will have your pulse racing and your eyes dilating.”—Daphnie, Bound by Books blog

“For me, this had amazing heat, a bit of suspense and an unexpected little shocker near the end.” —Kelli C., Goodreads reviewer

“WOW! I did not expect this but I am blown away. This book actually made cringe & feel the love at the same time. And I want more Mel & Derek. Really. Please?” —Paula, Goodreads reviewer

“I absolutely loved ONE TO PROTECT! I was on edge… a great storyline, and I loved all four of the characters. Another 5 star from me!” -Lorraine, Goodreads reviewer

“Derek is hot! Patrick is equally hot! Put these two hot men together and what do you get?!? Panty Dropping holy mother of god hotness! The gang is back and I couldn’t be happier!” —Karrie, Panty-Dropping Book Blog

“The sex scenes are hot, and the story is great! The love Derek has for Melissa just pulls you in and you know he would do anything in his power to make sure she is safe, which makes him a new addition to my book boyfriend list!” —Chrissy, Reading Past My Bedtime blog

“This series has fast became one of my favorites and I can’t wait to read next book! Tia Louise keep them coming, I’m loving each one more and more!!!” —Melissa J., Goodreads reviewer

“Tia Louise did it again.. One to Protect is full of drama, suspense and best of all it is full of hot heavy sexy scenes.” —Ilona T., Goodreads reviewer

“I love this series. I think I enjoyed this book the most because of the suspense element.” —Helen, Kinky Book Klub

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

ONE TO PROTECT
by Tia Louise

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

One scar.
One betrayal.
No escape.

When Sloan Reynolds beats criminal charges, Melissa Jones stops believing her wealthy, connected ex-husband will ever pay for what he did to her.

Derek Alexander can’t accept that—a tiny silver scar won’t let him forget, and as a leader in the security business, he is determined to get the man who hurt his fiancée.

Then the body of a former call girl turns up dead. She’s the breakthrough Derek’s been waiting for, the link to Sloan’s sordid past he needs. But as usual, legal paths to justice have been covered up or erased.

Derek’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect his family when his partner Patrick Knight devises a plan that changes everything.

It’s a plan that involves breaking rules and taking a walk on the dark side. It goes against everything on which Alexander-Knight, LLC, is based.

And it’s a plan Derek’s more than ready to follow.

(Standalone, M/F, HEA)

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Review

This book was smoking hot with lots of sexy scenes. You may want to take your kindle into the bedroom for this one.

I highly recommend that you pick up One To Hold before reading One to Protect. I have read all the books in this series and have loved them immensely. One to Protect picks up after One to Keep. Melissa and Derek are living the happily ever after with a baby on the way when a dead call girl shows up that looks identical to Melissa. Derek knows that Sloan is involved in her death and is out to prove it this time. How far will he go to risk his own life and miss out on the wonderful life he has?

This book will have you on the edge of your seat. Sloan is an evil bastard and he will stop at nothing to get back what belongs to him. When Melissa starts hearing noises in her house at night I was literally spooked. Then her necklace goes missing and I thought for sure that Sloan was going to kidnap her and drive Derek to an early grave. Talk about evoking emotion. I was seriously anxious to see what was going to happen and of course could not put the book down because if I tried to go to sleep I would be hearing things that go bump in the night.

Tia does a great job developing her characters and you see Melissa only get stronger. I really enjoyed seeing Patrick and Lainey again and look forward to the next chapter in their story.

If you like alpha males and lots of scorching chemistry pick up Tia’s entire series. You will be glad you did.

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About the Author:

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

She lives in the center of the U.S.A. with her lovely family and one grumpy cat. There, she dreams up stories she hopes are engaging, hot, and sexy, and that cause readers rethink common public locations~

It’s possible she has a slight truffle addiction.

Books by Tia Louise:
One to Hold (Derek & Melissa), 2013
One to Keep (Patrick & Elaine), 2014
One to Protect (Derek & Melissa), 2014
One to Love (Kenny & “Mr. X”), coming 2014
One to Leave (Stuart & Nikki), coming soon!

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He’s No Saint by AJ Harmon Blog Tour + Kindle Giveaway + Rafflecopter Giveaway

Posted on 05/08/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

He’s No Saint by AJ Harmon.

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Becoming a priest wasn’t his plan, but when Tyler Oswin suffers a tragic loss, the safety of the church seemed the perfect place to find solace and peace. Now Father Hugh, he works and tries to do good but his carnal nature always seems to get in the way of fully committing to his new profession.

Amy Lansing felt lost as a teenager after her father died and deals with her loneliness by joining the convent. She’s not living – she’s hiding. Holding onto the past is keeping her from dealing with her future and when she meets Father Hugh, her heart starts beating again, despite knowing that there can never be anything more than a friendship between them.

With all that has happened in the past, and the difficulty of their current situation, it seems that neither Tyler nor Amy will find the happily ever after they are both desperately searching for. But love has a way of bringing them together, only to find that his sins from the past will threaten their future.

He’s No Saint is a love story for all who believe in fighting for love. It is a stand-alone novel written by AJ Harmon, author of the best-selling series First Class Novels.

“Phenomenal” and “Breathtakingly beautiful” is how this romance novel has been described by readers.

Review

He’s No Saint is a breathtakingly beautiful tale of forbidden love, faith, and forgiveness with an ending that will bring you to your knees.

Wow! It is hard to put into words how this book affected me. Make sure you bring out the tissues because you are going to need them. Tyler has been through so much after losing his one true love because of a heinous crime. He became Father Hugh to escape the pain he was feeling and to try and help others that were going through loss. He can’t seem to forgive himself for not being there for Melanie when he could have. His days are filled with grey clouds until Sister Meredith arrives. She is the sunlight that is missing from his life.

Amy escaped to the convent and became Sister Meredith after her father died. She never had a healthy relationship with a man and so the idea of being celibate and giving her life to the church and its members was very appealing to her. She was quite happy being a nun and helping people that is until the day she meets the gorgeous Father Hugh. Her body reacted to him like it had never reacted to a man before. It scared her because she should not be having the type of feelings she was having about Father Hugh and so she runs away.

Father Hugh is smitten and finds that Sister Meredith is worth leaving all of it behind. He believes that she was brought to him through God’s divine intervention and he does not want to let her go. But he’s got some things in his way before he can get to her. One of them being a not so happy prostitute named Kit. She has the power to destroy any possible relationship that he might want to pursue with Sister Meredith. The question is will Father Hugh get there in time to save Sister Meredith or will he lose her just like he did Melanie.

I was once told by a little bird that “art’s highest purpose is to entertain, to enlighten, to inspire, to evoke emotion and to change an audience in some way, big or small.” This book evokes serious emotion. It is not your typical HEA. YOU MUST READ THE EPILOGUE!!! You will be crying like a baby. After everything these two have been through how could this happen to them…

Excerpt

Charlie was a parishioner that had lived a couple of blocks from St. Mary’s his entire life. He’d grown up in the neighborhood, married a girl he’d known since 1st grade, Ruby, and they settled in the same apartment building as his parents. Charlie and Ruby were inseparable, not blessed with children, but that did not affect their deep and eternal love for one another. Ruby had died many years before after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Charlie becoming her caregiver in her final days. Father Casey had known the couple well, but Ruby had passed before Father Hugh had arrived. But Charlie had made an impression and Father Hugh loved to visit with him as often as he could. He was in awe of Charlie’s desire to be reunited with his Ruby… to feel her hand in his and see her smile again. It almost made him believe in love.

On this particular day, Charlie now in a nursing home, the phone rang in the nunnery to tell the Sisters that Charlie was nearing the end. He’d asked to see the new nun… the pretty one, and to have Father Hugh come and hear his final confession. Sister Agnes was heartbroken as she informed Sister Meredith of the request. Father Hugh was also saddened to hear that this would be his last time with Charlie, but quickly changed out of his work clothes and waited for Sister Meredith to accompany him to the nursing home.

They drove in silence the short distance and hurried down the white halls to find Charlie propped up in bed, his breathing labored. Sister Meredith took the old man’s hand in hers as she sat by his bed and smiled down at him.

“I’m glad you came,” Charlie smiled. “I wanted your beautiful eyes to be the last thing I saw on this earth.”

“That’s very kind of you,” she blushed. “I’ll stay as long as you’d like.”

“It won’t be long,” the nurse whispered, looking at the monitors.

With a sacred reverence, Father Hugh performed last rites and eased Charlie’s conscience by hearing his confession, all the while refusing to let go of Sister Meredith’s hand. His hand relaxed slightly as he drifted in and out of consciousness and occasionally had a smile on his lips.

“What do you think he’s thinking about?” Sister Meredith asked.

“No clue,” Father Hugh replied.

“You don’t think he’s excited about going to be with Ruby?”

“I guess he might be,” he shrugged.

“You must believe in heaven,” she gasped.

He didn’t answer straight away. There was a sadness to his expression that made her curious.

“You do believe in heaven, don’t you?” she asked again. “Heaven is where we will live for eternity with our families, our loved ones, our pets.”

“I’m sure you will get to have that,” he acknowledged. “You are a good person who deserves to have a heaven. All good people go to heaven.” Like Melanie, he thought to himself.

“I believe they do,” she agreed.

“Just not me,” he whispered to himself.

Sister Meredith didn’t hear him and tilted her head in thought. “What do you think about hell?”

“There is a hell,” he assured her.

“I know what I’m supposed to think about hell, but some days I wonder if it’s as bad as we’re made to think,” she admitted.

“I’m afraid that hell will be knowing that no one in heaven misses me when I don’t arrive. I’ve been a disappointment to my parents, Father Casey, and to God, and nobody in heaven is gonna miss me.”

“No! You are a good man Father Hugh and I cannot imagine you ever being a disappointment.”

“You don’t know me very well then,” he smirked.

Charlie gasped for air, his final breaths difficult. “Ruby,” he smiled and then he was gone.

The monitors beeped, Charlie’s chest exhaled for the last time and a tear fell from Sister Meredith’s cheek. She smiled as she glanced up at the priest, knowing that Charlie and Ruby were together again… in heaven. “They’re happy again.”

Father Hugh just nodded and they left the nursing home, each of them in their own thoughts. Sister Meredith felt a peace at Charlie’s passing, but Father Hugh felt restless and uneasy. As a priest, it was his job to preach of heaven and set the example of how to get there. As a man, he was sure he had no hope of ever reaching eternal glory and presumed he was headed in the opposite direction.

Playlist

Sadeness by Enigma
Demons by Imagine Dragons
All of Me by John Legend
Love Me Again by John Newman
Monster by Eminem
You’re All I Have by Snow Patrol
Unconditionally by Katy Perry
Let me love you by Ne-Yo
Back at One by Brian McKnight
Because You Love Me by JoDee Messina

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About the Author

AJ was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia, and currently resides in the United States. She has been married to the love of her life for 29 years and has two grown children, and a dog named Max. She is an avid reader, writer and wannabe chef.

New romance author AJ Harmon published her first romance novel “First Class to New York” after accepting a challenge from a friend to write a book. She self-published the book on November 17, 2012 in Amazon’s Kindle eBook store as a contemporary romance.

“I just write about what I like to read as a romance novel enthusiast myself,” stated Harmon in a press release. It must be working as readers from around the world have downloaded thousands and thousands of her books and left rave reviews across the internet.

AJ Harmon’s ‘First Class’ romance series is available in paperback on Amazon and for digital eBook download from the Kindle store. She has released all nine of the books in this series of contemporary love stories, including a boxed set that includes a bonus novella, has released the first book, San Diego, in her new series, Sky Romance Novels, and her new stand-alone novel, He’s No Saint, will be released in May 2014.

You can follow AJ Harmon on her website, http://www.ajharmon.com, GoodReads, Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/authorAJHarmon, Twitter @1stClassNovels, and YouTube.

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Slowly We Trust by Chelsea Cameron Blog Tour + Review + Giveaway

Posted on 05/05/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

Synopsis

Audrey Valdez didn’t mean to fall for Will Anders. He isn’t her type. At all. But his goofy smile, Star Wars quotes and athletic body make it impossible. She’s lived so long in the darkness and Will is like the sun. He makes her laugh more than she has in years and cares for her more than her own family.

But there are things about Audrey that Will doesn’t know, things he can’t know. She tries to push him away, but he just ends up getting closer to her, and to her secret. Is the risk of losing him forever worth the chance a being with the only person she’s ever loved who has loved her back?

Excerpt

“Look, when you were with Zan, did I tell you what to do? No offense, Zan.”

“None taken,” he called over the splash of the dishes in the sink.

“Uh yeah, you did. You were always telling me to be careful and I know you beat him up that one time. Don’t even try to deny it.” There was no hiding anything from my sister. Mom might as well have named her Sherlock Holmes.

“Yes, but when you told me you were with him, I said I’d get over my own issues because he made you happy. So there.”

She rolled her eyes.

“Real mature, William.”

“Listen, I think I’m just going to go. I don’t need this right now.” I started to get up from the couch, but Lottie grabbed onto me and wouldn’t let go. She might be little, but she was strong.

“Lot, seriously.” But she wouldn’t release me from her clutches, and if I walked, I was taking her with me.

So I sat back down.

“You were the one talking about being mature, and you just did a really good barnacle imitation to get me to not leave.”

“Desperate times, Will. Desperate times.” Zan was making a lot of extra noise in the kitchen to give the illusion of privacy.

“What do you want me to do, Lot? I tried. I told her I loved her. That’s pretty much the best I can do.” Zan dropped a plate and it clunked in the sink.

“Sorry,” he called.

“I don’t know, Will. Win her over. Show her why she should be with you. Be your lovable charming self. You’ve never had any problems getting a girl before.” No, I hadn’t, but Audrey wasn’t just any girl. She was the girl.

“I can’t force her into a relationship with me if that’s not what she wants. I’m pretty sure that’s illegal.” Lottie waved her hand, brushing the legality aside.

“She does want to be with you, that’s the thing. She just has this crazy idea in her head that it won’t work out. You need to show her that you’re not giving up on the relationship, and thus not giving up on her, and maybe she’ll realize that and you two can live happily ever after, get married and have your honeymoon at Comic Con.” Lottie smiled with satisfaction. She just had everything figured out.

Tracey’s Review

4 – Stars

Audrey Valdez and Will Anders have a complicated relationship. He likes her and she likes him, but Audrey has a secret, a secret that she believes will be the end of them.

There is a lot going on in this book. Besides the ever-changing relationship between Audrey and Will, there is the whole back story involving the ‘gang,’ the circle of friends and family that comprise their world. The interaction between Audrey, Will, and the rest of the ‘Family’ is both touching and entertaining. These kids really have each others’ backs, and it’s through the trust and support of each other that Audrey is eventually able to let Will in completely, and see the bright side of life.

The revelation of Audrey’s secret was a bit frustrating for me, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I felt like it was pretty easy to guess what the secret, or the basic gist of it, was, and secondly, it just took such a long time for it to come out. Once we got to see what had actually gone on in Audrey’s life to shape her view of herself, the story moved much more quickly and was more satisfying. That being said, though, I did really enjoy the interaction of all of the characters here, and the continuation of story lines that were introduced in the first two books of the series. And, as with other of Chelsea Cameron’s books, the innate humor really is a plus, and fleshes out the characters and makes them seem that much more real. All in all, this was a good solid read for me, and I recommend it if you’re looking for a sweet, yet sexy, book.

About the Author

Chelsea M. Cameron is a YA/NA New York Times/USA Today Best Selling author from Maine. Lover of things random and ridiculous, Jane Austen/Charlotte and Emily Bronte Fangirl, red velvet cake enthusiast, obsessive tea drinker, vegetarian, former cheerleader and world’s worst video gamer. When not writing, she enjoys watching infomercials, singing in the car and tweeting (this one time, she was tweeted by Neil Gaiman). She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maine, Orono that she promptly abandoned to write about the people in her own head. More often than not, these people turn out to be just as weird as she is.

Her New Adult Contemporary Romance titles include My Favorite Mistake, which has been bought by Harlequin along with a sequel, Deeper We Fall and Faster We Burn (April 20, 2013)

Her Young Adult books include Nocturnal, Nightmare and Neither, the first three books in The Noctalis Chronicles. The fourth and final book, Neverend will be out in 2013. Whisper, the first in The Whisper Trilogy is also available, with the second book in the series, Silence and the final book, LIsten coming out in 2014.

Website: http://www.chelseamcameron.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chel_c_cam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chelsea-M-Cameron-Official-Author-Page/304422529610919

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5752359.Chelsea_M_Cameron

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Searching For Perfect by Jennifer Probst 6-Star Review Top 25 Romance for 2014+ Giveaway

Posted on 05/05/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

SEARCHING FOR PERFECT by Jennifer Probst

The up-and-coming matchmaking agency Kinnections is the hottest thing to hit Verily, New York—just like Kennedy Ashe, social director for the service she owns with her two best girlfriends. A coach, consultant, and cheerleader rolled into one super-sizzling package, Kennedy creates dream dates, encourages singles to shine, and never refuses a challenge—not even Nate Ellison Raymond Dunkle, rocket scientist, nerd extraordinaire, and Kennedy’s newest client.

Kennedy vows to work her magic and transform this hot mess in a lab coat with a disastrous relationship track record into the most wanted man on the Verily dating scene. If only she could turn the wand on herself . . .

Though she radiates confidence and sex appeal, Kennedy harbors deep-seated insecurities from a tormented past and lifelong struggle with weight issues. When she realizes she and Nate are cut from the same cloth and might be perfect together, can Kennedy learn to let her heart lead the way? Or will her fears sentence her to the sidelines as Nate finds love—with someone else?

Kelley’s Review

Searching For Perfect is the modern day fairy tale of Beauty and the Geek. This story was so wonderfully written and captivated me from the first page to the last. Jennifer Probst has created yet another masterpiece in this read. I cannot recommend it enough.

I absolutely adored this story and took my time getting to the end because I knew I would be so sad when it was over. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series. Kennedy is breathtakingly beautiful. She has no problem snagging any man that she wants for a night or two because she has no interest in a long term relationship. That is until project Nate comes stumbling through the door. She is so excited to take the man who’s initials literally spell out the word NERD (Nathan Ellison Raymond Dunkle) and turn him into a beautiful butterfly. He is her Eliza Doolittle. Never in a million years would she have ever expected to fall for him.

Nate is an aerospace engineer who is so intelligent that he lacks proper social skills. You know the type with the pocket protector and nerdy glasses. To top it off he has taken horrible advice from his brother when it comes to women and his pick up lines are extremely chauvinistic. Kennedy seriously has her work cut out for her. Nate is smitten with her from the very beginning. He knows she is way out of his league but he can dream right? Kennedy is a master at what she does and before long Nathan has turned into a gorgeous hunk and a hot sexy man with a brain just happens to be Kennedy’s kryptonite.

I have never laughed so much when reading a book. My kids were like mom what is so funny. Nate and Kennedy are hysterically funny and seriously sexy. Kennedy is extremely hard headed and is lucky that when Nate wants something he does not back down but at the end of the day you can only do so much and if it was not meant to be you have to let the person go. The question is will Kennedy come back to him or will he have moved on. She did set him up with another woman.

Jennifer does a masterful job developing these characters and the supporting cast is superb once again. Nate’s brother Connor is a riot.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this lighthearted and fun romance. I gave this book 6-stars because it was immensely entertaining from start to finish. I did not want it to end. I am telling all my friends and all of you that if you take a chance on Searching For Perfect you will not be sorry. This book is in my Top 25 Romances for 2014.

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SEARCHING FOR SOMEDAY
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AUTHOR BIO:
Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She took a short hiatus to get married, get pregnant, buy a house, get pregnant again, pursue a master’s in English Literature, and rescue two shelter dogs. Now she is writing again.

She makes her home in Upstate New York with the whole crew. Her sons keep her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean.
She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, was ranked #6 on Amazon’s Best Books for 2012. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases and her street team at http://www.jenniferprobst.com.

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The Resistance by S.L. Scott Blog Tour + 5 Star Reivew

Posted on 05/03/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

You don’t choose when.

You don’t choose where.

And you don’t get to choose who you fall in love with.

The minute he opened his sexy mouth, Holliday Hughes should have known Jack Dalton was trouble. His smooth pickup lines, broad shoulders, and ridiculously handsome face charmed her right out of her clothes. She gave into her desires, the instant attraction blinding her to the obvious.

One night. That was all it took for Holliday’s world to be flipped on its axis. Jack Dalton was cocky. Smug. Volatile. Demanding. He ignited something deep inside her like no other, but there was something more to this brooding bad boy. There was a dark side to him she couldn’t help but be drawn to.

Torn between what she knew about him and a mysterious side he tried to hide, could she walk away or was he simply too hard to resist?

Excerpt

Wait. Don’t go. Stay. Whether we have sex or not, I just want your company.” His expression appears sincere, but he seems to have several sides to him.

With my back against the door, I keep my eyes on his. “Look. I don’t sleep around… much. But I have slept with someone just because it was Wednesday.” I shrug. “So I’m not innocent over here, but I work hard and I have a pretty crappy social life because of it. Sometimes it’s nice to feel a warm touch that vibrates with excitement instead of a cold one that’s battery-operated.” I step forward as if I owe him more, more of an explanation, or more of me, I’m not sure. “Judge me if you must, but I’m in Vegas and now officially on vacation. And despite what you may think, I’ve only had the one drink so far today, so I’m not drunk. I’m a grown woman who appreciates a handsome face and the artistry of a tattoo that has meaning to the person wearing it. I actually thought we’d have dinner and a good time. All that came from somewhere pure, somewhere that now feels dirty, a little tainted. So I’m going now and if one day you find yourself not so lost in Los Angeles, you know my information.”

I don’t wait for a response or apology. I don’t know Dalton well enough to know if he’d offer one anyway. So I go without looking back, passing the room service waiter on the way, and hop in an elevator that’s for the exclusive use of the two penthouses.

Half expecting to hear him call after me, my finger hovers over the Lobby button, but I count to ten and when I don’t hear anything, I push it. The doors start to close when a hand reaches in, stopping them. Dalton peeks around the corner with a big smile in place, and says, “Can we start over? Stay for dinner?”

“Why?”

“Because I like you. I like your honesty and I don’t get much honesty in my line of work.”
“You’re an undercover narc. Of course you don’t get much honesty. Isn’t that why you got into the business?”

A sly smile crosses his face, revealing a small dimple in his cheek. A light sparks from within, reflecting in his eyes, and with a nod of his head, he says, “Come back. I’ll feed you and give you the sex you came up here for. Because it’s a Friday and while Friday may not be hump day, it’s still a damn good day of the week.”

My mouth drops open. “The sex? You’ll give me the sex because it’s Friday?” I roll my eyes while huffing, and then push the lobby button twice.

Stepping inside, he blocks the doors from closing and a buzz is heard from overhead. With his arms stretched wide, he looks into my eyes. “No. I mean, if you want the food that’s currently getting cold inside, you can have it. If you want to have sex, let’s fuck. You can have anything you want.”

The elevator starts buzzing even louder, escalating its level of warning. Dalton spreads his feet apart to hold the doors open and reaches for me. “I’ll even call you Holli since that’s what you prefer.”

He’s sexy and when he’s flirting with me, even sexier. I can’t give in too easily though. I should make a few ground rules, or at least one. “I’ll only come back on one condition.”

“Name it.”

Tracey’s Review

Hot rock star alert! Jack Dalton is one sexy man, and ‘The Resistance’ gets five sizzling stars. If you’re looking for the hottest story to hit lately, look no further.

When Holliday Hughes and Jack Dalton meet in Las Vegas, she has no idea who he really is. She just sees a man that awakens every one of her senses and makes her leave her objections at the door. The sparks fly non-stop, and what begins as a weekend of off-the-charts passion give ways way to feelings that neither one expected. When Holli discovers Jack’s alter ego, she must decide whether she’s prepared to make the sacrifices necessary to stay in a relationship with him.

I picked up ‘The Resistance,’ and I could NOT put it down. This is by far one of my favorite reads of 2014, and here’s why: Jack Dalton is everything you look for in a BBF: sexy, snarky, smart, and with just a little bit, okay, a lot, of baggage. Once he decides he wants Holliday, there is no WAY that she’s going to be able to say no. It’s impossible not to love him, and to love them together. There were definitely moments that I wanted to throw my ereader across the room, but I hung in there, hoping that things would work out the way that I wanted.

“That’s the funny thing,” he says, keeping his voice low, just for my ears alone. “We try to label it to make ourselves feel less crazy for not being able to predict the outcome. But while we’re busy trying to define it, we miss the magic.”

I mean, come on, swoon-worthy, right?

I cannot recommend ‘The Resistance’ highly enough. Get out there and one-click it; you will not be sorry!

About The Author

S.L. Scott is a former high-tech account manager with a journalism degree pursuing her passion for telling stories. She spends her days escaping into her characters and letting them lead her on their adventures.

Live music shows, harvesting jalapenos and eating homemade guacamole are her obsessions she calls hobbies.

Scott lives in the beautiful Texas hill country of Austin with her husband, two young sons, two Papillons and a bowl full of Sea Monkeys.

Her novels include Naturally, Charlie, Good Vibrations, and A Prior Engagement.

She welcomes your notes at sl@slscottauthor.com.

Let’s Misbehave By Kate Perry Blog Tour + Review + Giveaway

Posted on 05/02/2014 by Saucy Southern Readers

An Adult Contemporary Romance

Released April 14, 2014

Published by Phoenix Rising Enterprises, Inc.

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Imogen Summerhill, box office darling, has never wanted to be in the spotlight less.

When racy photos—and video!—are leaked by her sleazy ex, her studio couldn’t be happier. All press is good press, and this will only enhance the intrigue about her upcoming blockbuster. But how is Gigi supposed to be taken seriously as an actress with all this inappropriate buzz? She’s Cate Blanchett, not Kim Kardashian.

But then Gigi meets Merrick Graham, the Bad Boy of Politics. The last thing either of them wants is to be tainted by more scandal: he needs the support of the conservatives, and she wants to untarnish her image.

Only they can’t resist each other—separately they’re good, but in the bedroom they’re even better. They can’t be seen together in public, but in private all’s fair game, and there’s plenty of room to misbehave…

Review

Let’s Misbehave is a fun and refreshing love story about two lovers that are doing their best to keep out of the media spotlight. I adored this story and fell in love with Merrick and Imogen. Katy writes some very spicy rendezvous between these two that will have your knickers in a twist for sure.

Imogen Summerhill is beautiful and extremely intelligent. She can speak nine languages and graduated at the top of her class but none of that matters now because all the media cares about are the dirty pictures and sex tape released to the world by her ex boyfriend Dirk.

Merrick Graham is trying to shed his bad boy image as rock star Ricky Hazard to be taken seriously as a politician. The last thing he needs is the media frenzy that is following around Imogen. She would bring him right back to Ricky after he has worked so hard to become Merrick the upstanding seriously boring member of Parliament.

When these two cross at a charity ball there is no denying the attraction.

“The caption says Merrick Graham, bad boy politician.” Imogen glared at the photo. “This conversation was perfectly innocent. I didn’t even know his name. The photo just makes it look like their were sparks.”

Katy does a great job developing two very fun characters in this story. They compliment each other quite well. He helps to keep Imogen’s bad girl tendencies at bay while she draws out his inner tiger.

Let’s Misbehave is the perfect book to start the spring season fresh and new. If you like sweet romance with a little spice you will love this read.

About the Author

Kate has tangoed at midnight with a man in blue furry chaps, dueled with flaming swords in the desert, and strutted on bar tops across the world and back. She’s been kissed under the Eiffel Tower, had her butt pinched in Florence, and been serenaded in New Orleans. But she found Happy Ever After in San Francisco with her Magic Man.

Kate’s the bestselling author of the Laurel Heights Novels, as well as the Pillow Talk and Guardians of Destiny series. She’s been translated into several languages and is quite proud to say she’s big in Slovenia. All her books are about strong, independent women who just want love.

Most days, you can find Kate in her favorite café, working on her latest novel. Sometimes she’s wearing a tutu. She may or may not have a jeweled dagger strapped to her thigh…

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