Tour Stop: Strings of the Heart by Katie Ashley

Title: Strings of the Heart 

Series: Runaway Train 

Synopsis

Twenty year old, Allison Slater has been in love with her brother’s bandmate, Rhys McGowan, since she was fifteen years old. But to him, she’ll always be Jake’s little sister and off limits. Now a college sophomore and licking her wounds from a bad breakup, she sets her sights on making Rhys see her as someone he could date…maybe even love. Her opportunity comes when Rhys visits his parents in Savannah where she is attending college. But the night she’s dreamed of turns to heart-break, and she realizes she’ll never be the one for Rhys. 

For Rhys McGowan, his nightmare began when he woke up, naked and hung-over, next to his bandmate’s little sister. Unable to remember a thing from the previous night, he only makes matters worse by lying to Allison about not being interested in her. The truth is he’s spent the last year to ignore his body’s reaction whenever Allison is around. His resolve is tested when Allison comes on tour with Runaway Train, as both Jake and Abby’s nanny and to fulfill her fashion design internship. The more time he spends with her in the close quarters of the bus, the harder it is for him to resist. 

Will Rhys realize that having a relationship with Allison is worth fighting for even if it means that he has to fight his best friend for a chance?

Review 

When I read the other books in the Runaway Train series, I often wondered about Rhys. He was always a mystery for me and I couldn't wait to hear his story. I wasn't entirely prepared for the depth of it though. Rhys' story is one that ripped out my heart. I cried so many times during this book. For him and because of him. I seriously wanted to slap him. I was torn with how to feel about his actions. I think this is the most emotional book in this series for me. It blew me away what he went through and how he chose to react to it. Emotionally closed off to the world, he made me love him at the same time. 

Allison, she was a surprise. Katie Ashley always gives us strong willed females, but the strength that Allison had, gave me a whole new love for Katie's character writing. She stands well on her own two feet, and fought like Hell for what and who she wanted. I love the fact that not even Jake could stop her from getting what she wanted. 

Once again, I laughed my Ass off with the banter of my guys (Runaway Train) as you know them. Jake, AJ, Rhys and Brayden are so funny and I love the women too. This series is such a wonderful one and I'm going to ugly cry for a long time when we have to say Goodbye to them all. This book is full of emotion, love, and heartache. To see such strong characters battle the things that they do, you can't help but cheer for their happiness and love them to death. I also loved the part when she intertwined her other book Jules the Bounty Hunter into this one. I remember giggling when I realized that's who it was. I love that all of her books are coming together.

 I absolutely loved this book and Rhys will forever be one of my favorite book boyfriends. He is one Hell of a lover too. WOW! Those were some of the hottest scenes I've seen. I will always think of this book when swimming and drinking Tequila. I give this book 5 Stars! ~Jen 

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About the Author 

Katie Ashley is the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Best-Selling author of The Proposition. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her two very spoiled dogs and one outnumbered cat. She has a slight obsession with Pinterest, The Golden Girls, Harry Potter, Shakespeare, Supernatural, Designing Women, and Scooby-Doo.

She spent 11 1/2 years educating the Youth of America aka teaching MS and HS English until she left to write full time in December 2012.

She also writes Young Adult fiction under the name Krista Ashe.

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VERY WICKED THINGS by Ilsa Madden Mills / Blitz and Review

Because Ilsa Madden-Mills fell in love with her beautifully flawed characters in Very Wicked Things, she penned Very Wicked Beginnings as a prequel novella to the book, featuring the story of football star Cuba Hudson and ballerina Dovey Beckham.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, all May proceeds from the sale of the novella will be donated to The Keith Milano Memorial Fund which benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).  www.afsp.org 

Title: Very Wicked Beginnings

Series: Briarcrest Academy #1.5, a prequel novella to Very Wicked Things

Synopsis

Girls say I’m a walking, talking sex god. Guys call me Hollywood because my life is golden. 

It’s not.

But, ESPN did rank me as a four-star recruit, calling me one of the best defensive players since Briarcrest Academy opened its esteemed doors. So yeah, with football and a stellar GPA, my future seemed good.

Then Dovey Beckham shows up in her short skirts and ballet shoes. Driving me insane. Making me want to beg for her attention. 

But that wouldn’t happen, because Cuba Hudson didn’t beg for 
anything.

She walked around BA like she owned the place, and most days she looked right through me…the one girl I couldn’t have.
So, of course, I made it my mission to claim her, to put her notch on my bedpost.

Because no girl can resist the Heartbreaker of BA.

Welcome to Briarcrest Academy, where wicked love begins…and ends

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Title: Very Wicked Things

Series: Briarcrest Academy #2

Synopsis

Born on the poor side of town…

Ballerina Dovey Beckham is a scholarship student at Briarcrest Academy, determined to prove she’s more than just a girl with the wrong pedigree. She does whatever it takes to succeed in her endgame, even if it means surrendering her body…but never her heart. 

Until the day she meets him, and he rips apart all her well-laid plans. Suddenly, the girl everyone thought unbreakable might just shatter.

Born into wealth and privilege…

Cuba “Hollywood” Hudson is rich, spoiled, and a star football player. With his fast cars and superficial girlfriends, he lives the high-life, hiding his secrets from the world.

Until the day he meets her, and she offers him something he’s never tasted…love.

But once in a lifetime kind of love doesn’t come easy. When trust crumbles and doubts creep in, both will have to decide to either love or let go…forever.

Welcome to Briarcrest Academy, where sometimes, only the wicked survive

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Review #1

Wow!! Once again I am in awe of this author's amazing writing skills. I loved this story so much that I want to yell at everyone to read it NOW!!

At first I thought "Oh the ballerina and the football player blah, blah, blah. I've read that same scenario a hundred times before!" Nope, I was wrong! Not your everyday, run of the mill, teenage love story here.

Cuba was a player. I think we probably all went to school with at least one Cuba in our time. You know, the guy that all the girls wanted and the one that slept with half the female student body. He is rich, gorgeous and can charm his way through anything. Well, not everything...

Dovey was at Briarcrest on scholarship. She didn't live the same cushy lifestyle the others lived. What I liked most about Dovey was her ability to carry on even when things were terrible for her. She had it rough for most of her life and just couldn't seem to catch a break.

As I said earlier, this is not a your average teen love story so there were parts that were gut wrenching and hard to get out of your head. I was left wondering what I would have done in the same situation. 

I loved it! The writing was flawless and this author is an amazing story teller. 5 Stars from me!!  ~Christy

Review #2

To say I loved this book is an understatement. I devoured it, read it until it was done. I sat for hours wrapped up in the story that Ilsa told. I absolutely fell in love with her characters and this book. 

Cuba was not what I had expected of a Private School football player whose Dad had more money than he knew what to do with. He surprised me at every turn, and he pissed me off more than once with his actions. His story is heartbreaking in it's own right. He handled it all wrong, but who am I to judge. I knew there was more to his story than the author was telling at first. When you finally get the whole story, you can't help but love him and cry for him. 

Dovey was wonderfully written. She was dealt the worst hand in the game of life, yet she gambled and took the bet. She didn't let anything get her down, and if it did, she got up and kicked it's ass. I really liked her strength and the love she showed for her friends. It really showed her character and how wonderful Dovey really was. 

The plot of the story was intense. It grabbed me in the beginning and had me gripping my Kindle all the way through. What is he going to do? How is she going to deal with this? Why is he doing this?!?!?! Those are questions I asked myself while reading. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to readers of all adult ages. Cuba and Dovey have a sad and intense story, but I think you'll love them like I do. Amazing Job, Ilsa Madden-Mills. 

I give this book 5 Stars! ~Jen 

About the author...

Ilsa Madden-Mills writes about strong heroines and sexy alpha males that sometimes you just want to slap.

She spends her days with two small kids, a neurotic cat, and her Viking husband. She collects magnets and rarely cooks except to bake her own pretzels. 

When she’s not typing away at a story, you can find her drinking too much Diet Coke, jamming out to Pink, or checking on her carefully maintained chocolate stash.

She loves to hear from fans and fellow authors. Drop her a line on the contact page.

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Cover Reveal: MENDING SCARS by Nikki Narvaez

Even though Kaleb is out of Kaiya's life, the scars he left behind remain a constant reminder of the pain he subjected her to for most of her life. Still tormented by those old demons, and plagued by the events of that traumatic night, Kaiya has more to deal with as she moves forward with Ryker.

Ryker's past continues to haunt him when something unexpected flips his and Kaiya's lives upside down. Neither are prepared for what's to come.

What happens when the past refuses to stay buried?

Will their love continue to be enough to overcome the obstacles they'll face, or are their scars too severe?

As I entered the bathroom, my eyes went straight to her. Her back was to me as she rinsed her long, dark hair, and water dripped off every inch of her flawless skin. My gaze roamed lower to her sweet ass as I pulled off my muscle shirt and gym shorts.

When I opened the shower door, she turned and gasped, placing a hand over her heart. “Oh my God, Ryker! You scared me!”

Grabbing her hand, I chuckled, “Sorry, baby.” I kissed her palm before pulling her into me, immersing myself in the stream of water and pressing our naked bodies together.

Her hands glided up to my shoulders as I nuzzled into the curve of her neck. Gripping her ass, I nipped at her collarbone while lifting her up. Her legs wrapped around me automatically as I backed her into the tile wall.

Kaiya's fingers knotted in my hair as our mouths crashed together. Her lips parted against mine as my tongue slipped inside, finding hers instantly and tangling together. “Fuck, you taste so good. I've wanted to taste you all night.”

Kaiya moaned in my mouth as my hands roamed over her wet skin before finding her tits. I played with one of her nipples, squeezing and pulling it, making her whimper louder.

“You like that, baby?” I bit her bottom lip before sucking it into my mouth.

“God, yes.” Her legs tightened around my hips, and she ground herself against me.

I pushed my cock harder against her clit, making her cry out again. “You want my dick inside you?”

“Yes! Fuck me now, Ryker,” she urged.

I trailed one of my hands down her stomach between us before grabbing my cock and guiding it to her pussy.

Fuck, she's so wet already.

I teased her, rubbing against her and slipping the tip of my dick inside before pulling it out.

Kaiya bit my lip when I put just the head of my cock in again. I circled the rim of her pussy, causing her to bite down harder and moan. “Ryker,” she breathlessly pleaded as she pulled me closer to her.

I couldn't help myself when she sounded like that—her need and want for me evident in every noise she was making. I thrust myself inside, filling her completely as we both groaned out in pleasure.

The water rained down on us as I hammered Kaiya against the tile. My mouth found her nipple, and I toyed with it with my tongue ring as I continued to pound into her. She gripped my hair as I savored her, sucking her tit as her sweet pussy hugged my dick.

She feels so good … fucking perfect.

Kaiya's nails dug into my head as she arched into me. My hands caressed her soft flesh as I drove deeper inside her. I was already close to coming, and by the look on her face, she was too.

Her eyes were closed as she bit down on that full, bottom lip.

Fuck, she's so sexy.

Our wet skin slapped together as I increased my pace, thrusting harder into her, bringing us both to the brink.

I wanted to taste her as I made her come, capture the sounds of bliss she made because of me. I grabbed her face and crushed her lips with mine, opening her mouth with my tongue and slipping it inside.

Fuck, so good.

After a few more thrusts, Kaiya cried out and her pussy tightened around me. I followed, coming inside her as she trembled against me.

Holding Kaiya up, I pressed kisses along her neck as we caught our breath. “I love you,” I murmured against her skin.

Turning her head, she grazed her lips against mine. “I love you, too.”

Some of her hair clung to her face as she leaned her head against the wall. I pushed the drenched strands back before kissing her again.

Kaiya's legs had loosened, but as our kiss deepened, she tightened them around me again. My dick started to harden inside her.

Damn, she drives me fucking crazy.

I slowly pumped my cock in and out of her, growling against her lips, “You want more, baby? You want me to fuck you again?”

She sucked my tongue into her mouth. Hard. “Yes, please fuck me,” she loudly moaned.

I smirked and roughly thrust into her, eliciting a gasp of pleasure from her swollen lips. We stayed there in the shower until long after the water ran cold.​

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My name is Nikki Narvaez. I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, where I currently live with my husband, our two dogs, Bella and Oreo, and our cat, Cupcake. I have been teaching for four years, but I hope to become a full-time writer and stay at home mom one day. I am 27 years old, and have three older sisters who have blessed me with four nephews and one niece. In my free time, I love to write and play Texas Hold 'Em poker.

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Tour Stop: Blissful Surrender by BJ Harvey

Title: Blissful Surrender (Bliss #3) Can be read as a Standalone

Author: BJ Harvey 

Synopsis

This is a story of Sean Miller, a dom that will have your panties diving for cover with an eyebrow quirk. That will have even the strongest woman dropping to their knees in submission with a piercing stare, and Samantha Richards, a female cop who’s tough, seemingly impenetrable shell is strong enough to resist everyone except the one man it was build up to protect her against. 

**Disclaimer – If you thought the first two Bliss books were hot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Creative use of handcuffs, batons, a club scene you have to read to believe, and a tough as nails dominant who is blindsided when the one woman strong enough to disarm him threatens his resolve not to let his past dictate his future.** 

Like the other books in the Bliss series, this book can be read as a stand alone. There are common characters in the books but it is not necessary to read the first two books in the series to read this one.

Buy Links

Amazon/Barnes & Noble 

Review 

After reading all of BJ Harvey's other books, I was very excited to read Blissful Surrender. Sean appears first in Temporary Bliss and I just loved the mystery of him. I wanted to know more about the Dom friend of Mac's. I was not let down, in fact, BJ surpassed my expectations of what I thought Sean was like. I loved his story. He was broken by one person and just when he thought he'd never see her again, she re-entered his life with a bang.

I really liked Sammy. That is one of the things I love about BJ's characters. Her female leads are usually head strong and sassy. I love how Sam struggled with the past but fought to overcome those fears.
This book is Sexy, Sweet and Funny!

Sean is an amazing man and a great lover. Some of the things he does made my Kindle steam. I think he is my favorite of all her men. Sorry, Zander and Daniel. I really hope we get more of Ryan, I think he has more of a story to be told. I'd recommend this to everyone looking for a sexy, fun read. ~Jen 

About the Author

BJ Harvey is the Amazon Bestselling Author of The Bliss Romantic Comedy Series and The Lost Romantic Suspense Series. An avid music fan, you will always find her with headphones when writing, and the speakers blaring the rest of the time. She's a wife, a mom to two beautiful children, and a full-time university student. BJ resides with her family in what she considers the best country in the world--New Zealand.

Review: NOWHERE BUT HERE by Renee Carlino

Title: Nowhere but Here

Author: Renee Carlino

Ebook details:

Atria Books | on-sale May 5, 2014 |320 pages | ISBN:9781476763972

Paperback details:

Atria Books | on-sale July 8, 2014|  320 pages | ISBN: 9781476763972

SYNOPSIS

A jaded Chicago reporter in her twenties unexpectedly finds love in Napa Valley when she’s assigned to spend a week with a famously reclusive genius in this rich and deeply satisfying contemporary romance by the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing.

Kate Corbin has lost her spark. A year ago, she had a handsome boyfriend and a budding career as a reporter at a popular Chicago newspaper. But after the woman who raised her passed away, leaving her lost and alone, she fell into a rut—and never got out. Now she’s stuck writing fluff pieces about lipstick and wine, and feeling trapped in a relationship that’s going nowhere.

Trusting that the hungry, ace reporter is buried somewhere deep inside, Kate’s boss and mentor gives her the opportunity to jump-start her career. The assignment: spend a week interviewing R. J. Lawson, a famously reclusive tech genius who disappeared years ago but recently reemerged as the owner of a well-respected Napa Valley winery. 

Kate jumps at the chance, but the trip begins in disaster, both personally and professionally. After alienating R.J., her only saving grace is Jamie, a charming vineyard hand who shows her the beauty of wine country—and stirs her aching heart. It doesn’t take long for Kate and Jamie to fall hard, and for Kate to rethink her life in the city. But the week ends with a heartbreaking journey back to Chicago that sends Kate reeling, wondering what went wrong in those four perfect days. 

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Review

I really liked this one! It was beautifully written and so very sweet.

Kate was, at first, just a tiny bit annoying for me. As the book moved along I understood why she seemed that way and I warmed to her character. Jamie had me from the get go! He was kind, loving, cared for everyone else before himself and was sexy as hell. I loved the setting throughout most of the story. I could just imagine the beauty of this magnificent winery. From the buildings to the vineyard's, everything was so vivid in my mind. I am getting so sick of overly descriptive and repetitive sex scenes being used now a days. This story however was perfectly and tastefully done.

If you are looking for a beautiful love story with just a touch of mystery then this is the book for you!

4.5 Stars ~Christy

Release Day Blitz: Blissful Surrender by BJ Harvey

Blissful Surrender by BJ Harvey 

Synopsis 

This is a story of Sean Miller, a dom that will have your panties diving for cover with an eyebrow quirk. That will have even the strongest woman dropping to their knees in submission with a piercing stare, and Samantha Richards, a female cop who’s tough, seemingly impenetrable shell is strong enough to resist everyone except the one man it was build up to protect her against. 

**Disclaimer – If you thought the first two Bliss books were hot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Creative use of handcuffs, batons, a club scene you have to read to believe, and a tough as nails dominant who is blindsided when the one woman strong enough to disarm him threatens his resolve not to let his past dictate his future.** 

Like the other books in the Bliss series, this book can be read as a stand alone. There are common characters in the books but it is not necessary to read the first two books in the series to read this one.

Buy Links 

Amazon/Barnes&Noble

About the Author 

BJ Harvey is the Amazon Bestselling Author of The Bliss Romantic Comedy Series and The Lost Romantic Suspense Series. An avid music fan, you will always find her with headphones when writing, and the speakers blaring the rest of the time. She's a wife, a mom to two beautiful children, and a full-time university student. BJ resides with her family in what she considers the best country in the world--New Zealand.

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Review: Alpha by Jasinda Wilder

Synopsis

The first time it happened, it seemed like an impossible miracle. Bills were piling up, adding up to more money than I could ever make. Mom's hospital bills. My baby brother's tuition. My tuition. Rent. Electricity. All of it on my shoulders. And I had just lost my job. There was no hope, no money in my account, no work to be found. And then, just when I thought all hope was lost, I found an envelope in the mail. No return address. My name on the front, my address. Inside was a check, made out to me, in the amount of ten thousand dollars. Enough to pay the bills and leave me some left over to live on until I found a job. Enough to let me focus on classes. There was no name on the check, just "VRI Inc.," and a post office box address for somewhere in the city. No hint of identity or reason for the check or anything. No mention of repayment, interest, nothing…except a single word, on the notes line: "You." Just those three letters.

If you receive a mysterious check, for enough money to erase all your worries, would you cash it?

I did.

The next month, I received another check, again from VRI Incorporated. It too contained a single word: "belong."

A third check, the next month. This time, two words. Four letters. "To me."

The checks kept coming. The notes stopped. Ten thousand dollars, every month. A girl gets used to that, real quick. It let me pay the bills without going into debt. Let me keep my baby brother in school and Mom's hospice care paid for. How do you turn down what seems like free money, when you're desperate? You don't. I didn't.

And then, after a year, there was a knock on my door. A sleek black limousine sat on the curb in front of my house. A driver stood in front of me, and he spoke six words: "It's time to pay your debt."

Would you have gotten in?

I did.

It turns out $120,000 doesn't come free.

Review 

How do I tell you how much I loved this book without giving anything away? There is so much I'd like to tell you, but I can't. This book has so many secrets, and I loved it! "Him" as I'll call the Alpha man who stole my heart, is absolutely wonderful. I want to meet him and make him mine. Holy Hell is he a great lover and so, so sweet.

This book is unique and I loved the plot. It's also one of the hottest books I've read in a very long time. I loved everything about this book. The characters were so well written you can't help but love them all, even Harris aka Harry. One of my favorite quotes from the book is, "Hear this, Kyrie: As you learn to trust me, as you give yourself to me, so will I learn to trust you, and give you myself." Don't you just love it? His speech had me enthralled, he is articulate, brilliant, and smooth. That says a lot about the Authors writing.

I've read quite a few books by this author, but this one has to be my favorite. I loved every word on every page and didn't want it to end. I give Alpha 5 Stars!!!!! ~Jen 

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Alpha Trailer: http://youtu.be/0pCZwXU6U8Q

About the Author: 

NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author Jasinda Wilder is a Michigan native with a penchant for titillating tales about sexy men and strong women. When she's not writing, she's probably shopping, baking, or reading.

You can often find Jasinda drinking sweet red wine with frozen berries and eating a cupcake.

"Emotional. Sexy. Amazing. Jasinda Wilder's books pull you all the way in--heart and soul." ~ Bella Andre, NYT bestselling author of The Sullivans series
"Jasinda Wilder writes beautiful stories full of emotion that I have to read in one sitting. Her books will take you on an emotional journey that you will never want to end." ~ USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec
"Jasinda writes for every woman. Heartfelt and touching, sexy and swoon-worthy, her stories sing."~ Alice Clayton, USA Today bestselling author of Wallbanger

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