Review: Secrets at Seaside by Addison Cole (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers Book 5)

 Secrets at Seaside (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers Book 5)

by Addison Cole 
Publication Date: October 25, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Sweet Romance

Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you'll be begging to enter their circle of friends!

Secrets at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Seaside Secrets. The story conveys all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

In SECRETS at SEASIDE...
Tony Black is the hottest surfer on the planet. He travels the world throughout the year and spends his summers on Cape Cod with his friends, at the Seaside cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. He's got his choice of women, but Amy Maples is the one he wants. Fourteen years ago she was his for an entire summer, until a devastating accident changed everything, and what they had seemed like it had never existed--at least for her.

Amy Maples is as consistent as the day is long. She's spent summers on Cape Cod forever, she always does the right thing, and she's spent years trying to reclaim the heart of Tony Black, the only man she's ever loved. She's back for a summer of fun with her friends at Seaside, only this year she's been offered the opportunity of a lifetime thousands of miles away, and she's decided to try one last time to reconnect with Tony. But having a relationship with Tony means dealing with her past--and dealing with her past may knock her to her knees.

My review: 4.25 stars

After reading and enjoying the first four books in the series, I was dying to know more about Amy and Tony! Secrets at Seaside totally sideswiped me- I had no idea they had such a backstory! I'd categorize this as second-chance and friend-to-lovers too. I thought the author wrote their pain and loss so well. Each story in this series is so different, yet all the characters are well developed and feel genuine. I love catching up with characters from past books as the series continues. I can definitely recommend this "sweet" series- it has just the right amount of suggestive heat without being too explicit. Looking forward to the next book in the series!

About Addison Cole

Addison Cole is the sweet alter ego of New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. She writes humorous and emotional sweet contemporary romance. Her books do not include explicit sex scenes or harsh language. Addison spends her summers on Cape Cod, where she dreams up wonderful love stories in her house overlooking Cape Cod Bay. Addison enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups and welcomes an invitation to your event. Addison’s books are available in paperback, digital, and audio formats. 

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New Release: On a Tuesday by Whitney G.

On a Tuesday

by Whitney G. 

Publication Date: September 19, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Second Chance Romance, Standalone 

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs 

Model Credit: Andrea Denver

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We met on a Tuesday.
Became best friends, then lovers, on a Tuesday.
And everything fell apart on a Tuesday… 

Charlotte Taylor has three automatic strikes in my book: 1) She hates me. She also claims that I’m a “domineering jerk with a huge, overbearing ego.” (I do have something huge. It’s not my ego, though.) 2) She takes our mandatory tutoring sessions way too seriously. 3) She’s sexy as hell…And a virgin.

At least, those were her strikes before our study sessions started lasting longer than they were supposed to. Until one innocent kiss became a hundred dirty ones, and until she became the first woman I ever fell hard for.

Our future together after graduation was supposed to be set:
Professional football for me. Law school for her.

But she left me at the end of the semester with no explanation, and then she completely disappeared from my life.

Until tonight.

We met on a Tuesday.
Became everything, then nothing, on a Tuesday.
And now it’s seven years later, on a Tuesday… 

**This is a full length second chance romance, inspired by Adele’s “When We Were Young”**

About Whitney G.

Whitney G. is a twenty-eight-year-old optimist who is obsessed with travel, tea, and great coffee. She’s also a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of several contemporary novels, and the cofounder of The Indie Tea–an inspirational blog for indie romance authors.

When she’s not chatting with readers on her Facebook Page, you can find her on her website at http://www.whitneygbooks.co m or on instagram: @whitneyg.author. (If she’s not in either of those places, she’s probably locked away working on another crazy story.)

Don’t forget to sign up for Whitney’s monthly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/1p9fEYF

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Blog Tour: Thieves 2 Lovers by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield

Thieves 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #3 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: July 25, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Best friends aren’t supposed to kiss.

But these best friends did.

He can’t get the taste of her lips off his mind.

She can’t let go of the guilt from her mistake.

He wants to be good enough for her.

She wishes life were different.

He’s the bad boy reject.

She’s the girl next door.

When opposites attract, they collide and create an explosion that can’t be ignored.

Is it possible to be madly in love with your best friend?

Love follows no rules because love is a rebel.

Her: We should talk about what's happening…

Him: It's about damn time.

My review: 4 stars!

Oh my these two are a riot- and it turns out, are perfectly suited for each other! Although Thieves 2 Lovers could be read as a standalone, it would be so much better read after completing the first two books in the series, Text 2 Lovers and Hate 2 Lovers. Ram, Roman, Andie and Dani are all prominently featured in this book and it's so great to have them be such a big part of the story and to catch up with them. Thieves 2 Lovers is a friends to lovers story, and the friendship between Lincoln and Reagan was so cute and I enjoyed their witty banter and hot chemistry. Toss in a bit of hiding the truth from friends and family and Linc's sketchy background, and you've got what I think is the best book in the series. Sad to see this one end!

Other books in the series:

Hate 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #2 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: April 4, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Purchase: Amazon | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Kobo

She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.

She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.

She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she's carrying his child.

She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart. 

Andie: I hate you.
Roman: I know...but I'm going to change that.

Text 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #1 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: January 21, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks

It’s the start of nothing good.
I fired off a storm of raunchy text messages…to the wrong number.
And he replied.
Him: Show me a picture.
Him: Tell me your name.
Why does the lure of anonymity have me craving to indulge a stranger?

It’s the start of everything right.
I received a slew of text messages…when everything in my life was wrong.
And she made me laugh again.
Her: You’re probably a creeper.
Her: Possibly a stalker.
Why do I have the overwhelming need to find this stranger who saved me and make her mine?

Him: Take a chance with me.
Her: This is crazy.
Him: I need to see you.
Her: What are we doing?
Him: We’re about to find out.

Her: PHOTO ATTACHED
Him: PHOTO ATTACHED

About K. Webster

 

K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she's active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

About J.D. Hollyfield

J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.

Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA's.

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Cover Reveal: Thieves 2 Lovers by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield

Thieves 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #3 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: July 25, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Best friends aren’t supposed to kiss.

But these best friends did.

 

He can’t get the taste of her lips off his mind.

She can’t let go of the guilt from her mistake.

 

He wants to be good enough for her.

She wishes life were different.

 

He’s the bad boy reject.

She’s the girl next door.

 

When opposites attract, they collide and create an explosion that can’t be ignored.

Is it possible to be madly in love with your best friend?

 

Love follows no rules because love is a rebel.

 

Her: We should talk about what's happening…

Him: It's about damn time.

Other books in the series:

Hate 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #2 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: April 4, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Purchase: Amazon | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Kobo

She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.

She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.

She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she's carrying his child.

She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart. 

Andie: I hate you.
Roman: I know...but I'm going to change that.

Text 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #1 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: January 21, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks

It’s the start of nothing good.
I fired off a storm of raunchy text messages…to the wrong number.
And he replied.
Him: Show me a picture.
Him: Tell me your name.
Why does the lure of anonymity have me craving to indulge a stranger?

It’s the start of everything right.
I received a slew of text messages…when everything in my life was wrong.
And she made me laugh again.
Her: You’re probably a creeper.
Her: Possibly a stalker.
Why do I have the overwhelming need to find this stranger who saved me and make her mine?

Him: Take a chance with me.
Her: This is crazy.
Him: I need to see you.
Her: What are we doing?
Him: We’re about to find out.

Her: PHOTO ATTACHED
Him: PHOTO ATTACHED

About K. Webster

 

K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she's active on social media connecting with her readers.

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

About J.D. Hollyfield

J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.

Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA's.

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Book Blitz: Turbulence by Whitney G.

Turbulence

by Whitney G. 

Publication Date: August 29, 2016 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Get your copy for 99¢!: Amazon

Jake Weston and I met under a cloud of cliches: Boy meets girl. Boy charms girl. Boy screws girl.

He was the sexiest, cockiest man I'd ever encountered, but I had no idea he was a senior pilot when we met. No idea he worked for the same airline and had secrets just like me.

After a passionate night of unforgettable sex, I thought I'd never see him again, but when I did, neither of us could walk away...

We weren't supposed to be together, we definitely weren't supposed to fall in love, and yet our turbulent and forbidden love affair took on a life of its own.

We knew we could potentially crash and burn, but what we had was so intoxicating and inescapable that we were both willing to risk it all...

This is us.
This is our messed up love.
This is Turbulence.

About Whitney G.

Whitney G. is a twenty-eight-year-old optimist who is obsessed with travel, tea, and great coffee. She’s also a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of several contemporary novels, and the cofounder of The Indie Tea–an inspirational blog for indie romance authors.

When she’s not chatting with readers on her Facebook Page, you can find her on her website at http://www.whitneygbooks.com or on instagram: @whitneyg.author. (If she’s not in either of those places, she’s probably locked away working on another crazy story.)

Don’t forget to sign up for Whitney’s monthly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/1p9fEYF

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Cover Reveal: Cocky Client by Whitney G.

Cocky Client
by Whitney G. 

Publication Date: July 13, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Preorder: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Nook

Today is officially the worst day of my life…

I woke up five hours late after a reckless one-night stand with the sexiest, cockiest, and most arrogant man I’ve ever met. (And this asshole actually left a note: “I think you were lying to me about being “experienced” last night. You orgasmed three times, and that was before we made it to your bedroom. I also find it hard to believe you “usually wear silk or lingerie.” Your drawers are all full of cotton granny panties)

My top two PR clients left me for my number one competitor, my roommate accidentally bleached my best suit, and my favorite coffee shop was shut down for “health concerns.”

Still, none of those things dimmed my excitement for what was supposed to be the best four o’clock signing session of my career. I was on the verge of signing the highest paying client in my company’s history, taking on a so-called “impossible” job that no publicist had been able to handle.

But at four o’clock, there was no athlete, television personality, or celebrity who showed up. Instead, that sexy, arrogant one-night stand stepped into my office with his familiar panty-wetting smirk and introduced himself as my new, cocky client…

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About Whitney G.

Whitney G. is a twenty-eight-year-old optimist who is obsessed with travel, tea, and great coffee. She’s also a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of several contemporary novels, and the cofounder of The Indie Tea–an inspirational blog for indie romance authors.

When she’s not chatting with readers on her Facebook Page, you can find her on her website at http://www.whitneygbooks.com or on instagram: @whitneyg.author. (If she’s not in either of those places, she’s probably locked away working on another crazy story.)

Don’t forget to sign up for Whitney’s monthly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/1p9fEYF

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Cover Reveal: Hate 2 Lovers by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield

Hate 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #2 (May be read as standalone) 

Publication Date: April 4, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

Preorder: Amazon

She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.

She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.

She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she's carrying his child.

She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart. 

Andie: I hate you.Roman: I know...but I'm going to change that.

***This is book two in the series. It is best if you read book one first to fully understand this couple’s story.***

Text 2 Lovers

by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield 

2 Lovers Series #1 

Publication Date: January 21, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

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It’s the start of nothing good.
I fired off a storm of raunchy text messages…to the wrong number.
And he replied.
Him: Show me a picture.
Him: Tell me your name.
Why does the lure of anonymity have me craving to indulge a stranger?

It’s the start of everything right.
I received a slew of text messages…when everything in my life was wrong.
And she made me laugh again.
Her: You’re probably a creeper.
Her: Possibly a stalker.
Why do I have the overwhelming need to find this stranger who saved me and make her mine?

Him: Take a chance with me.
Her: This is crazy.
Him: I need to see you.
Her: What are we doing?
Him: We’re about to find out.

Her: PHOTO ATTACHED
Him: PHOTO ATTACHED

About K. Webster

K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers. Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen. You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads! Website: www.authorkwebster.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bllgoP

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About J.D. Hollyfield

 Creative designer, mother, wife, writer, part time superhero… J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life. Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.

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New Release Review: One Distant Summer by Serena Clarke

One Distant Summer

by Serena Clarke 

Sweet Hot Summer, #1 

Publication Date: January 30, 2017 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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One summer can change everything.

Jacinda Prescott spent one life-changing summer in Sweet Breeze Bay, New Zealand, and left disaster in her wake. Since then, she's thrown herself into her music career, and her life in LA. But when the price of fame threatens to become more than she's willing to pay, the distant bay calls her back.

Liam Ward walked away from everything he knew after the death of his talented brother, the guy Jacinda loved and lost. When he finally returns to the bay, looking for closure, she's the last person he expects to find - and the last woman he should fall for.

Stuck as neighbors for the summer, their off-limits attraction is hotter than the South Pacific sun. But the secret that ties them together is the one thing that could destroy her career, and break their hearts all over again...if they let it.

My review: 4 stars

What an emotional read! I really enjoyed this book- the setting was beautiful and I felt that both Jacinda and Liam were deeply developed characters- both with a shared tragic event in their past that has shaped their lives. The chemistry between them was undeniable- and I enjoyed following them along the will-they-or-won't-they journey.

About Serena Clarke

Serena Clarke writes feel-good contemporary romance with sweetness AND heat. Readers have described her books as engaging page-turners, with sigh-worthy happy endings that’ll leave you smiling. Her own story? She’s lived in thirty-nine houses, in seven cities, in four countries. She’s been a riding instructor, edited a medical journal, worked in a London law firm, and taught English as a second language to wayward teenagers. And now she’s found her own happy ending – near the beach in beautiful New Zealand, writing the kind of sweet, hot books she loves to read. She hopes you’ll love them too!

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