Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Blog Tour: Enticing Daphne by Jessica Prince

Title: Enticing Daphne
Author: Jessica Prince
Genre: Sassy Romantic Comedy



It’s easy to stop believing in happily ever afters when the man you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with abandons you right before your wedding day. After that disastrous event I decided that commitment was for suckers. I was young, successful, and in the prime of my life.
I didn’t need a man to make me happy.
Then an unexpected blast from the past came waltzing into my studio and decided I was a challenge he was more than willing to accept. The only problem is that he doesn’t remember he’s met me before.
He’s the ultimate playboy, determined to stop at nothing until he entices the hell out of me. But if Caleb McMannus thinks he can lure me in with his sinful looks and silver tongue, then he’s…probably right.

My review: 5 stars!
You know I have recently realized is my favorite genre? SASSY ROMANTIC COMEDY! I love it! Enticing Daphne was absolute perfection- filled with humor, chemistry, and friendship, with some family drama angst thrown in for good measure. Although it absolutely can read as a standalone, the story runs concurrently with Seducing Lola and Tempting Sophia and it was so fun to fill in the blanks on some of the events in this series. I think that Caleb and Daphne are my favorites of the group, but I really do love the whole gang. Love love love!

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Google was quickly becoming the bane of my existence.
What had started as curiosity about Caleb McMannus had blossomed into a full-blown obsession. Once you Googled, there was no going back. I was disgusted with myself.
Each gossip column of his sexcapades, each picture of him in a compromising position—and there were many, all of them with a different woman—was cringe-worthy. But I couldn’t stop myself from searching them out.
What was worse, I couldn’t stop thinking about our night together. It had been the most intense, toe-curling experience of my life. And even though I pretty much hated him for forgetting about me, I wanted it again.
Damn my needy, traitorous vagina!



Born and raised around Houston Texas, Jessica spent most of her life complaining about the heat, humidity, and all around pain in the ass weather. It was only as an adult that she quickly realized the cost of living in Houston made up for not being able to breathe when she stepped outside. That’s why God created central air, after all.
Jessica is the mother of a perfect little boy–she refuses to accept that he inherited her attitude and sarcastic nature no matter what her husband says.
In addition to being a wife and mom, she’s also a wino, a coffee addict, and an avid lover of all types of books–romances still being her all time favs. Her husband likes to claim that reading is her obsession but she just says it’s a passion…there’s a difference. Not that she’d expect a boy to understand.
Jessica has been writing since she was a little girl, but thankfully grew out of drawing her own pictures for her stories before ever publishing her first book. Because an artist she is not.
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Monday, January 15, 2018

New Release Review: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

 
by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Release Date: January 9, 2018

When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.
You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife.
You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who is about to marry the man they both love.
You will assume you know the anatomy of this tangled love triangle.
Assume nothing.
Twisted and deliciously chilling, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's The Wife Between Us exposes the secret complexities of an enviable marriage - and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love.
Read between the lies.
My review: 5 stars!
Wow! So many twists and turns! It was so cleverly done, it brought me back to the "What??" feeling I had when I first read Gone Girl. I found it spellbinding and so addictive- I absolutely did not want to put it down. A must read if you enjoy psychological thrillers.



New Release Review: Man Card by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby

by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby
Genre: Rom/Com
Release Day: January 15, 2018



A sexy new stand-alone comedy.

Ash:
I still don't know how it happened. One minute I was arguing with my arrogant competitor--our usual trash-talk over who deserves the larger commission. But somehow I went from throwing down to kneeling down...
It can never happen again. I don't even like Braht. He's too slick. He's a manipulating mansplaining party boy in preppy clothes.
So why can't I get him out of my head?

Braht:
There are two things I know without question. One: Ash and I are destined for each other. Two: never trust a man with a unibrow.
Ash is my missing my piece. She's the sweet cream to my gourmet espresso. And nothing gets me going faster than her contempt for me. They don't call her the Ashkicker for nothing.
Eventually I'll win her over...if my past doesn't ruin everything first.

My review: 5 Stars!
After reading the first book in this series, Man Hands, I wasn't sure how Bowen and Eby could possibly add Braht to my list of favorite book boyfriends. I'm not typically into men that spend more time pampering themselves than I do- but somehow the authors made Braht a metrosexual I could totally get on board with. Such a surprise! The juxtaposition of his grooming habits and his alpha take-charge tendencies was such a great mix. Ash was his perfect match and the only woman with a sassy enough personality to challenge him and entice him all at once. Man Card is exactly what I love in my romantic comedy- witty dialog, chemistry, heat and humor. Man Card can totally standalone, but is best read after Man Hands. It's an absolute delight.


Sarina Bowen
USA Today Bestselling Author
@sarinabowen



Tanya EbyAudie-Award-Winning Narrator
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@Blunder_Woman



Friday, January 12, 2018

Cover Reveal: One Last Time by Corinne Michaels

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One Last Time by Corinne Michaels 
Release Date: February 26th, 2018 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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From New York Times bestselling author, Corinne Michaels, comes a new heartwarming standalone romance.

I’m getting really good at cutting my losses.
First, the husband. Divorcing him was the best decision I ever made. But between single-parenting and job-hunting, I can’t catch my breath. When a celebrity blogging position falls into my lap, I’m determined to succeed.
That is, until I get my first assignment and actually see Noah Frazier for the first time . . . practically naked and dripping wet. My heart races and I forget how to form complete sentences. His chiseled abs, irresistible smirk, and crystal blue eyes are too perfect to be real. So, what do I do? Get drunk and humiliate myself, of course.
I’m ready to forget the awkward night, yet Noah has no intention of allowing me to move on. Instead, he arranges for me to write a feature on him, ensuring a lot more time together. One embarrassing moment after another, one kiss after another, and before I can stop myself, I realize—I’m falling in love with him.
But when the unthinkable happens, can I even blame him for cutting his losses?
What I wouldn’t give for just one last time . . .

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After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

New Release Review: Enticing Daphne by Jessica Prince

Title: Enticing Daphne
Author: Jessica Prince
Genre: Sassy Romantic Comedy



It’s easy to stop believing in happily ever afters when the man you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with abandons you right before your wedding day. After that disastrous event I decided that commitment was for suckers. I was young, successful, and in the prime of my life.
I didn’t need a man to make me happy.
Then an unexpected blast from the past came waltzing into my studio and decided I was a challenge he was more than willing to accept. The only problem is that he doesn’t remember he’s met me before.
He’s the ultimate playboy, determined to stop at nothing until he entices the hell out of me. But if Caleb McMannus thinks he can lure me in with his sinful looks and silver tongue, then he’s…probably right.

My review: 5 Stars!
You know I have recently realized is my favorite genre? SASSY ROMANTIC COMEDY! I love it! Enticing Daphne was absolute perfection- filled with humor, chemistry, and friendship, with some family drama angst thrown in for good measure. Although it absolutely can read as a standalone, the story runs concurrently with Seducing Lola and Tempting Sophia and it was so fun to fill in the blanks on some of the events in this series. I think that Caleb and Daphne are my favorites of the group, but I really do love the whole gang. Love love love!

FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU




Born and raised around Houston Texas, Jessica spent most of her life complaining about the heat, humidity, and all around pain in the ass weather. It was only as an adult that she quickly realized the cost of living in Houston made up for not being able to breathe when she stepped outside. That’s why God created central air, after all.
Jessica is the mother of a perfect little boy–she refuses to accept that he inherited her attitude and sarcastic nature no matter what her husband says.
In addition to being a wife and mom, she’s also a wino, a coffee addict, and an avid lover of all types of books–romances still being her all time favs. Her husband likes to claim that reading is her obsession but she just says it’s a passion…there’s a difference. Not that she’d expect a boy to understand.
Jessica has been writing since she was a little girl, but thankfully grew out of drawing her own pictures for her stories before ever publishing her first book. Because an artist she is not.
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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Review: Almost Midnight (Two Festive Short Stories) by Rainbow Rowell

Almost Midnight
(Two Festive Short Stories) 
by Rainbow Rowell
Available in Hardcover from Book Depository for $8.20

Midnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . .

Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan.

Midnights was previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins and Kindred Spirits was previously published as a World Book Day title.


My review: 5 sparkly stars!
I adore Rainbow Rowell and I adore short stories. Sometimes my ADD brain needs a quick fun read and both of these fit the bill. I previously read Midnights when it was included in an anthology, and I LOVED it! It was quirky and unique. I purchased a paperback Kindred Spirits and had it sent from the UK and devoured it sitting in the car while my son was at soccer practice. Elena was adorable and this story was just plain fun. If you are a Rainbow Rowell fan, these are a must read. If you are new to Rainbow Rowell, I'd suggest starting with Fangirl, my absolute favorite.



Friday, January 5, 2018

Cover Reveal: The Coaching Hours by Sara Ney




   
THE COACHING HOURS

By Sara Ney
Release Day – February 5th, 2017


THERE ARE NO DOUCHEBAGS IN THIS STORY.

Well, there are, but they’re not who this story is about.

This story is about me—the coach’s daughter.

When I moved to Iowa to live with my dad, the university's take-no-prisoners wrestling coach, I thought transferring would be easy as pie—living with my father would be temporary, and he'd make sure his douchebag wrestlers left me alone.

Wrong on both counts.

ASSHOLES ALWAYS COME OUT OF THE WOODWORK WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH.

A bet is placed, and I'm on the table. After one humiliating night and too much alcohol, I find the last nice guy on campus. And when he offers to rent me his spare bedroom, I go all in. It’s time for the nice guy to finish first.

Midnight chats and spilling my problems turn to lingering touches. Lingering touches turn to more.

And the ultimate good guy has the potential do more damage than any douchebags ever could.



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Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced lattes, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.

She lives with her husband, children, and her ridiculously large dog.

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

New Release Review: Three Blind Dates by Meghan Quinn



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Three Blind Dates
Dating By Numbers Series Book 1
by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: January 4, 2018

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My review: 5 Stars!
I loved this book so hard! Each and every time I read a Meghan Quinn book, I decide that one is my favorite, but it's then knocked from it's post by her next book! The plot of Three Blind Dates was so fun and so original. I adored all of the characters- Noely is darling and so witty and sweet, and her three possible love interests are so awesome, each in their own way. Meghan crafted a story that left me on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out who I thought Noely would end up with. All I will say is the final match is perfection, and I was so excited to see the remaining two blind dates will be featured in their own books in this series- genius idea! A must-read for any fan of romantic comedy.

"Good Morning Malibu, it’s another beautiful day on the west coast! I'm Noely Clark, your host: and I'm in the market for love…”

When the publicity team of the new local restaurant, Going in Blind, began their search for a hot, local celebrity to promote the wildly popular eatery, they couldn’t have found a better person than me.

Outgoing? Check.
Single? Check.
Open to finding love? Check.

I signed up immediately.

A hopeless romantic with an exceedingly demanding schedule, I've found it impossible to find the man of my dreams—so Going in Blind seems too good to be true! That’s until they start setting me up on dates—three very different, very attractive, very distinct blind dates—and only one thing is for certain . . .

I’m in big trouble.

Good Morning Malibu,
I'm Noely Clark, and I have a choice to make.
The question is who will I choose; the suit, the rebel, or the jock.

EXCERPT:

NOELY

“Just state my name?”

“Yeah. Gives us a quick rundown on who you are, what you do, your interests, and what you’re looking for in a man.”

I nod and clear my throat. Sitting tall, my hands resting in my lap, I speak directly into the camera . . .

“Hi, I’m Noely Clark, and I’m one of your Good Morning, Malibu hosts. As you know, I’m single and in the market for love. As a twenty-seven-year-old woman who has had her fair share of rotten relationships, hookups, and dates, I want to try something new. I want to be thrust into a program where my celebrity status isn’t the first thing someone knows about me, where I can be known for who I am as a person rather than how I’m represented on TV.”

“And who is the person you want to be known for?”

Tilting my head to the side, I purse my lips, thinking of my answer. “Just a regular girl who loves Tom Hanks, would do just about anything adventurous, and would rather be seen eating nachos at a hockey game than enjoying a chardonnay during a classic night at the opera.”

“And what are you looking for in a man?”

Taking a deep breath, I look straight into the camera. “Someone who will cuddle on my couch and watch a classic romcom with me. Someone who will challenge me. Someone who is respectful and courteous to others but also has no qualms about shouting at an official while pounding on the glass at a hockey game. We don’t have to be a perfect match, because when is that really the case? But I want our match to be close with a little bit of wiggle room for some give and take, because what’s love without a little bit of compromise, without being able to adapt to your partner and love what they love? It’s the people in our life who mold us, and I’m far from being molded completely.”






About the Author:

Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Will dance for laughs, won’t eat anything spicy because you asked, but will squeeze boobs in replace of a hug. Grew up in Southern California (Temecula, anyone? Anyone?) lived in New York (the armpit of NY, not the city) and now resides in Colorado with my wife, son, two dogs, three cats, and my multiple book boyfriends. Loves love, anything romantic, and will die if I ever meet Tom Hanks. Yay, books!


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Cover Reveal: Royal Ruin by Jessica Peterson


ROYAL RUIN
Book #1 of the Flings With Kings Series
Royal. Ridiculously hot. Totally off limits.
By Jessica Peterson
Release Date: January 18, 2018

I am ridiculously excited about Royal Ruin by Jessica Peterson, one of my favorite authors. It's the first in a three book series and sounds so good!


Blurb


To: Emily@EPDesigns.com
From: HRHKit@PrimrosePalace.org.uk
SUBJECT: ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT (Marked Confidential)
FROM THE DESK OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHRISTOPHER
Emily—Thank you for joining me for dinner tonight. And for agreeing to my proposal, as ludicrous as it is. Desperate times call for fake engagements. At least in my family.
I am attaching the contract we discussed. Our lawyers asked that I highlight the following clauses:
·      The engagement shall last ninety days
·      Both parties are to appear genuinely in love at all royal appearances
·      Beyond required public displays of affection, there shall be no contact of any kind between the parties
The first half of your payment will be deposited into your account upon the signing of this contract. Be sure to note your ring size. We would like to make prompt delivery of the family emerald. The Queen and I thank you in advance for your discretion.
Cheers,
Kit
P.S.—Sorry to hear about your divorce. Your ex sounds like a proper knob head.
P.P.S—You looked stunning tonight.






Monday, January 1, 2018

My 5 Stars Reads of 2017 (50 of them!!!!)

I have pinned all my 5 Star Reads of 2017 to a board on Pinterest- and there are 50 of them! So many great reads!


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