Tuesday 27 December 2016

**Release Blitz & Blog Tour** Divine Desire by Audrey Carlan



Divine Desire (The Lotus House Series)

by Audrey Carlan

Release Date: 27th December 2016


Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Synopsis

When veteran yoga instructor Mila Mercado was asked to attend a new class and report back to the studio, she had no idea that the over-confident, ruggedly sexy newbie Atlas Powers was going to teach more than just a very controversial and erotic form of yoga. 

New instructor Atlas Powers has two passions in life: his music career and steamy by-the-book Mila Mercado. He teaches yoga by day and works at his passion by night until the fiery woman walks into his class and gives the term desire a whole new dimension. 

In this wicked hot tale of love and lust, two struggling artists are trying to make their dreams come true. Only one thing gets in the way… until they stop fighting long enough to burn up the sheets and the yoga studio with a divine desire neither of them can avoid.




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Our 5* Review

Divine Desire is HOT!!!!  I knew that Audrey could write hot, steamy books, but this book is off the charts!  The Mc's are so real and their desire for each other is undeniable! 

"I felt like a lunatic caveman, wanting to drag her out of here by her hair, while thumping any man with my homemade tree trunk club who dared to set his eyes on her."

Mia and Atlas both live by they're own rules. Their own fashion sense, their own love of the arts and their own idea of what love is. When their two worlds collide, Mia can no longer deny her feeling for Atlas, and Atlas will do whatever it takes to not let Mia escape back into her own world.  Can Mia and Atlas put their pasts behind them, and allow this new love to dazzle them?

"I loved looking at a man when he was hot for me. Nothing like it in the world. Knowing I had that power over them, to make something on their body positively strain to worship me. Beautiful."

I really enjoy Audrey's books. The use of yoga throughout the book is so fascinating.  Her knowledge and love of yoga and writing really shine through in all of her books, Divine Desire included!  I highly recommend reading Divine Desire and well, all of Audrey's books. 

"Something deeper than I’d experienced with any other woman, sexually or emotionally. I actually wanted more of her. I wanted everything she had to give. Wanted to make her mine for good."

Review by Tara  - 5 stars
Meet The Author


Audrey Carlan is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She writes wicked hot love stories that are designed to give the reader a romantic experience that’s sexy, sweet, and so hot your ereader might melt. Some of her works include the wildly successful Calendar Girl Serial, Falling Series, and the Trinity Trilogy.

She lives in the California Valley where she enjoys her two children and the love of her life. When she’s not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, sipping wine with her “soul sisters” or with her nose stuck in a wicked hot romance novel.





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Tuesday 20 December 2016

***Release Blitz*** Melt (Steel Brothers Saga #4) by Helen Hardt




Melt (Steel Brothers Saga #4)

by Helen Hardt

Release Date 20th December 2016

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis

Jonah Steel is intelligent, rich, and hard-working. As the oldest of his siblings, he was charged by his father to protect them.

He failed in the worst way.

Dr. Melanie Carmichael has her own baggage. Although the renowned therapist was able to help Jonah’s brother, she is struggling with feelings of inadequacy. When the oldest Steel walks into her office seeking solace, she can’t turn her back.

As Melanie and Jonah attempt to work through their issues together, desperately trying to ignore the desire brewing between them, ghosts from both their pasts surface…and danger draws near.



Meet The Author:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.


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Review


Review by Kristie K.

Another gut-twisting instalment of the Steel Brothers Saga, Ms. Hardt has left me breathless once again…

Just when you think the story can’t get more intense, Ms. Hardt holds that carrot out just a little farther…and adds a cliff…and a few sharp rocks for good measure.  The story picks up where Possession left off, but now the focus is on Jonah Steel.  The oldest of the Steel children, Jonah (Joe) runs the beef side of the ranch, but feels the responsibility of the entire operation, as well as his siblings.  Joe has carried the guilt of his family's secret for 25 years…that fateful day a heavy weight on his heart, a weight he doesn’t feel he deserves to lose.  At his brother’s encouragement, Joe agrees to meet with Talon’s therapist, a gorgeous, leggy blonde that Jonah had met once before at a conference in Denver.  After seeing her again, though, Joe has more than just therapy on his mind.

Melanie Carmichael wonders every day if she is truly capable of helping the patients she treats everyday at her practice in Grand Junction.  With a tragedy of her own in her recent past, Melanie feels inadequate to help when Jonah Steel walks into her office for his first visit.  Ironically his deep sense of guilt resonates within her, as her own guilt eats at her from the inside out.  The attraction they feel for one another is immediate, and so palpable it is like an entity in itself each time they are together.  Though her body desperately wants Jonah, her mind keeps her from acting on it, insisting on keeping the boundaries their professional relationship requires.  When her own tragedy rears it’s head again, Melanie forgets all boundaries and runs straight into the arms of Jonah Steel.  The question is, can she forgive herself enough to let another person in, and can she help Jonah forgive himself?

Ms. Hardt has continued to weave her web in this installment, and the results are every bit as good…or perhaps better…than what we have seen so far.  With every answer, there is another question.  Every straightaway has another turn, and every bridge has a drop.  The storyline in Melt flowed freely, enveloping me in the story and making me turn another page.  The pace was quick, but steady, and the heat nearly singed the inner workings of my kindle.  The characters are every bit as relatable and easy to love as Talon and Jade from the first three books, with maybe a touch more rugged maturity.  As the pieces of their family mystery come together, other threats come to light.  Every move has a counter-move, and the resulting dance is breathtaking.  I absolutely love Joe and Melanie, and am seriously nursing a book hangover as I ponder what could possibly happen next.  The master of the cliffhanger, Ms. Hardt will keep me on edge, questions running through my mind until the next book releases.  Knowing I have to wait until February is a delicious torture…  A slow burn, indeed.

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The Steel Brothers Saga continues........


Burn (Steel Brothers #5) - Releases 14th February 2017

Surrender (Steel Brothers #6) - Releases 16th May 2017


**Cover Reveal** Reminiscent Hearts by Rachel De Lune




Book: Reminiscent Hearts

Author: Rachel De Lune

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: 14th February

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Synopsis

A second chance love story.

Lily Hill was a good girl. Sweet, innocent, hardworking, with her whole life in front of her. And completely in love with Jake Stewart.

Jake was the ultimate bad boy, who screwed around and never played by the rules. He had his own secrets and demons, and for him, Lily was the light to his dark. He knew how Lily felt about him. It was the best un-kept secret between friends. But the one good thing he did was keep his hands off Lily. She’d never survive his deepest desires.

Or so he thought.

A lot can happen in five years.

Lives change. People change. But what about love?


About the Author

Rachel De Lune writes emotionally driven erotic romance. She began scribbling her stories in the pages of a notebook several years ago. Today she's still scribbling stories of dominance and submission and creating Happily Ever Afters.

Rachel lives in the South West of England and daydreams about shoes, lingerie and chocolate, in-between being a mum and a wife. She would love to give up her day job to devote more time to her scribbles.  For every woman who’s ever desired more. www.racheldelune.com

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Excerpt

I grab a beer from the counter in the kitchen and head out the back door. Night had drawn in despite the long sunny day. I take a seat next to a few guys from my psychology class who are sitting on the decking. From this position, I have the perfect view of the two main rooms of the house. And a perfect fucking view of Lily dancing with some stranger. 

I stand abruptly. “Hey, watch it, Jake.” I look down and realise I’ve tipped beer all over… this kid’s lap.
“Sorry, my bad.” 

I sit back down and wrestle the possessive fire bolt that just struck in my chest. I have no fucking right to be jealous. I could have Lily if I want. I know she still has feelings for me. She tries to hide it, but every time those big tempting eyes look at me, I can see what she’s keeping quiet about. She’s never told me how she feels, never spoken about it with her friends, from what I can tell. 

It’s been our mutually kept little secret. All the way through school.
Until this fucking minute, as I see this guy pull her in closer and whisper in her ear. Her innocence is screaming at him. I bet he can even smell it on her. That fresh flowers in spring scent that never seems to leave her. Another thing that drives me fucking crazy. 

The guy seems to have a couple of friends with him. None of them I recognise.  

“Hey, anyone know who those three stooges are?”

“No, they aren’t from St. George’s.” 

I settle in and watch. The shadows shroud me in darkness and keep me hidden. I must be a masochist because it’s fucking misery. Lily is sweet, kind and laughing like she doesn’t have a care in the world. She’s breathtaking. 
She stops with the dancing and pulls out her phone. I look at my watch and notice the time. Midnight is her usual pick up time. The guy follows her as she and Charlotte leave the dancing. I can see them in the hall through the next window along, and I don’t think twice about getting up to see just what this guy’s intentions are.

My view into the room is obscured, but there is no missing the kiss he gives Lily. The fucking kiss I’d always wanted to give her. I smash my bottle on the floor as the rage inside gets the better of me. I ignore every pair of eyes that are now on me and march right back into the room. 

Prince-fucking-charming comes back into the room with a shit eating grin on his face. 

“You! Don’t you ever fucking hurt her, you got me? If you do, I’ll make your life a fucking misery and be happy to do it.” My hands grip around his shirt collar as I spit the warning at him.

Several pairs of hands try to separate us, but they have no fucking chance. 

“Relax, man. I’m not going to mess with her.” He has an inch or so on me in height, but I more than make up for it with brawn. “What’s she to you? You her brother?”

“No. Just watch yourself. She’s too fucking good for you.” My heart stampedes in my chest as I lay down my warning. I release him and leave the room. I’m pumped and ready to rip someone apart. Everything is heightened, and I need to get out before I do something fucking stupid. I turn and realise everyone is staring at me. It’s eerily quiet as the music has suddenly been turned off. 

I do the usual and ignore everyone and leave through the back, out into the garden and around the side of the house. God, I’m a bastard.





Saturday 17 December 2016

***Pre-Release Blog Tour*** Melt (Steel Brothers Saga #4) by Helen Hardt


Melt (Steel Brothers Saga #4)

by Helen Hardt

Release Date 20th December 2016

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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#steelbrotherssaga #helenhardt

Synopsis

Jonah Steel is intelligent, rich, and hard-working. As the oldest of his siblings, he was charged by his father to protect them.

He failed in the worst way.

Dr. Melanie Carmichael has her own baggage. Although the renowned therapist was able to help Jonah’s brother, she is struggling with feelings of inadequacy. When the oldest Steel walks into her office seeking solace, she can’t turn her back.

As Melanie and Jonah attempt to work through their issues together, desperately trying to ignore the desire brewing between them, ghosts from both their pasts surface…and danger draws near.



Meet The Author:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.


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The Steel Brothers Saga continues........


Burn (Steel Brothers #5) - Releases 14th February 2017

Surrender (Steel Brothers #6) - Releases 16th May 2017


Tuesday 6 December 2016

**Release Day** Captivating Nights by Anise Storm



Book: Captivating Nights

Author: Anise Storm

Genre: Erotic Romance 

Release Date: 6th December

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Synopsis

With New Year’s Eve and her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, best-selling author Calista Grant has a hard time envisioning actually doing something for herself. At the urging of her closest friends, she books herself a once in lifetime vacation, trading the chaos of Boston for the serene tranquility of the Caribbean. Once in paradise, she makes the decision to drop her guard and finally let loose.

Enter two bachelors, with demons of their own to vanquish. Zane Rhodes, a successful architect, is on a path of self-destruction after a tragic loss. In denial regarding his own issues, resort owner, Xavier Rivera, invites his best friend to spend the holiday with him in paradise. Once there, they both meet Calista and are immediately captivated.

Used to sharing everything, including women, they set out to seduce the innocent brunette and fulfill her deepest fantasies. Neither is prepared for what happens next, though, as the two Dominants find themselves not only battling each other, but their own demons as well. Will they be able to save their friendship before the reality of the three ends the fantasy forever?

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Excerpt

Soft lips moved across the back of her neck, making her whimper. That spot was such a turn-on to her. As his mouth trailed along the line of her neck, her pulse beat wildly. His teeth grazed the throbbing pulse point in her neck before he sank them down into it. Another moan escaped her lips, but this time he swallowed the sounds of it as he turned her head, fusing his mouth to hers.

      Xavier was a fantastic kisser, and if that particular skill was any indication of others he possessed, he’d have to be phenomenal in bed. Cali leaned further back against his chest, wrapping what part of her arms she could around his neck to keep herself upright. His hands snaked around her body, palming her breasts and kneading her aching flesh. 

“A perfect fit,” he rasped, nipping her earlobe. She had no time to react before his hands traveled higher so he could slip his fingers beneath the thin spaghetti straps on her dress. Dropping her arms to her sides allowed Xavier to slide the material down her limbs. With her dress now resting just above her hips, Cali brought her hands back up to where they had been and closed her eyes.

      He returned to kissing her leisurely, as if he had all the time in the world to strip her naked and fuck her. Just when she thought he would continue with this excruciatingly slow pace all night, he captured one of her exposed nipples between his teeth. Moaning against his lips, her eyes flew open to find Xavier still kissing her. How could that be? If his mouth was on hers then who was currently suckling on her nipple? The man was good, but not that good.

      Tensing, she immediately pulled her mouth away, looking down her body to find a pair of arctic blue eyes staring directly up at her. It was the man she’d seen from her balcony. What the hell is he doing here?

      Releasing her nipple from his mouth with a wet pop, he straightened, raising himself to full height. She began to feel surrounded and dwarfed by these two men. There was just so much male in the room. Her first instinct was to cover her breasts, which she quickly did, earning a scowl from the blond stranger.

      “Calista, I’d like you to meet Zane. Z for short.”

      Cali looked back and forth at both men, taking a few steps sideways to collect her thoughts. She had no idea what was going on, but the night took on an alarming note. Fighting back a small panic attack, she gauged the distance to the door.

      Xavier stepped toward her, tipping her chin up with his long fingers. “Don’t go, belleza.” His eyes were completely mesmerizing, as was his voice. She felt her body’s reaction to him in every pulse of her clit.

      “I-I don’t understand. I…” she stammered, her voice drifting off. The two of them acted as if they did this little routine together often. As if encroaching on the other man’s territory, however temporary, was the most natural thing in the world. She was aware there were men who liked to share women. Granted, she’d never met anyone like that, but she’d heard enough about them from friends like Emily.
      Already, she could imagine her best friend’s response to this situation. If Emily even believed her to begin with. Cali was having a difficult time taking it all in.

      “Have you ever been with two men at the same time?”

      Cali’s head spun around as Zane spoke. His voice was as heavily accented as his counterpart, though he didn’t sound or look Spanish. Her eyes were drawn to his chest and she couldn't help but stare at the impressive expanse of muscle. To meet one perfect male was luck, but two was unbelievable. It was even more unbelievable that they both wanted her.

       Unable to speak, she merely shook her head in response.

      “Together we can bring you a great deal of pleasure, Calista.”

      While he spoke, his hand reached out to gently stroke her arm. His touch was a direct contradiction to the heated intentions she could see in his gaze. She didn’t have a lot of experience in this area, but Cali could recognize desire when she saw it.

      Remembering back to the night before, she recalled being drawn to Zane. From the moment she’d caught him staring at her, there had been a pull toward him. Her dreams last night had been filled with those visions. She’d even entertained fantasies about him all afternoon. That was until she had met Xavier.

      Turning toward Xavier, she knew he could sense her confusion, but he seemed content to let her make up her own mind. He obviously didn’t want to pressure her into making a decision.

      “Calista?”

      The sensation of Zane’s thumb brushing over her knuckles jolted her mind back to the lingering question. No, she’d never been with two men at the same time. Could she really do something like that now? When hoping to find someone to pass some time with, never did she imagine it would include two men.

      The few sexual encounters Cali had had before could never be considered wanton. In fact, they were more instructional in nature. She would touch her partners where they wanted her to touch, and they would do the same to her in return. Both parties would find satisfaction and the man would then promise to call. Cali would walk away knowing that her phone would never ring, but it was okay. She had a feeling that tonight would indeed qualify as wanton and she would more than likely regret it for the rest of her life if she chose to leave.

      “We will make you feel all the things you’ve ever read about or dreamed,” Zane said, bringing her hand to his lips and placing a kiss in her palm. “All you have to do is trust us. We won’t hurt you…” He paused and then chuckled. “Unless you beg us nicely to do so.”

      Her eyes widened at the last part and she worried her bottom lip with her teeth. She couldn't believe she was even considering what was being offered. Zane continued.

      “We’ll worship every inch of your gorgeous body and not a single freckle will be left untouched. By the time we’re finished, you will…”

      He stopped, and Cali fought to make her tongue work. “I will what?”

      Xavier chose that moment to step behind her until she was sandwiched once more between the two irresistible men. He then finished his friend’s sentence for him. “By the time we’re finished, you’ll know what it feels like to be fucked, utterly and completely.”



Meet The Author

Anise Storm is a new Erotica author, specializing in BDSM and Ménage.

A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.

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4 Bare Naked Stars **** Review by Tara

Famous author Calista Grant lives out her wildest fantasies by writing about them. Wanting something different in her average life, Cali takes a trip of a lifetime. Little does she know, each of her wants and desires are about to become sinfully real. 

"She was a realist, however, and things like that didn’t happen to women like her. She was plain, shy, and utterly boring."

Zane and Xavier are best friends in all that they do. When Cali enters their sights, each are determined to dominate Cali inside and out. But can Zane and Xavier push through their own demons and fears so see what they really want and need in life? 

"In the back of her mind, a small voice was telling her that she shouldn’t be enjoying this, but God help her, she was. Cali knew they were aware of exactly how aroused she was if their murmured words were any indication."

Hot! Hot!  Hot!  Cali is one lucky lady!  Anise really knows how to get a woman's blood boiling.  Taking us into our darkest fantasies and bringing them to life on paper, Anise knows how to write sex and passion. You can tell that she put a lot of heart and soul into this novel, with the descriptive words she uses, I felt like I was right in the book!

"She’d bared her insecurities for them yet they didn’t leave, nor did they agree with her about them. Was it possible that they saw something in her that she was too blind to see herself?"

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