Tuesday, 26 November 2013

**Release Day Blast** Breathless by Rachel Brookes














One look from Savannah Rae was all it took for Tate Connors to fall.



From the first moment he laid eyes on her, his world was irrevocably shaken. He’s willing to accept that his life will never be the same again, but when she has to leave for New York the distance becomes more than either of them expected.


Tate is left alone with not only an empty bed but also a thousand thoughts running through his head. Insecurities soar as he wonders if he could ever really be the kind of man Savannah deserves.


When the demons of his past continue to threaten the future he so desperately craves, Tate knows he has to make the ultimate choice. Risk destroying his relationship and his family with one life changing decision, or gamble on fate and hope the past stays exactly that…the past.




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Just Breathe (Breathe #1) by Rachel Brookes

 
 






 




 
 
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Rachel Brookes is from a coastal town on the east coast of Australia where beaches, kangaroos and surfers roam free. She writes angsty love stories with a pinch of craziness, a dash of drama, a cup of romance and a spoonful of sexiness… oh and the main ingredient hot guys.

Rachel sometimes forgets to eat, sometimes forgets to sleep and sometimes can’t remember the last time she cleaned her apartment but that’s because she is in a long term relationship with her laptop and is constantly writing.

When she does step away from her laptop she can be found taking too many photos, making scrumptious cocktails, laughing at Adam Sandler movies and spending her time with her amazing family and friends.

With her first novel, Just Breathe, was released in July 2013, her dream of releasing a book became reality. With another three books already taking up her mind, she cannot wait to start this crazy ride.



Website/Blog: http://rachelbrookes.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRachelBrookes/

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Wendy's Review
 
Just Breathe was one of my favourite reads this year, Savannah is the sassy mouthed Aussie beauty who gave Tate a run for his money from the very first time they set eyes on each other.  So when Rachel told me she was writing a Novella from Tate’s POV I wanted to hug her little Aussie ass.

I’m so lucky to be friends with Rachel and she has shared Tate & Sav’s journey with me.  Breathless lived up to my expectations and beyond.

Warning do not read Breathless in public you will be left ever so slightly hot and bothered or a blubbering wreck in a very public place. There was a certain scene that was emailed to me at work and I made the mistake of reading it discreetly at my desk, big mistake I spent the rest of my working day craving a little action myself.

"Don't Jesus fucking Christ me Tate.  You fly to New York, you stroll into my office in that suit you know i'm a sucker for, you wait for me then kiss me to the point of almost giving me a fucking orgasm and then you accuse me of god only knows with Blake.  You frustrate me.  Why do you have to be such an arsehole"  Savannah

“Savannah Maree Rae, don’t flirt with me when I can’t have you”. I groaned into the phone.  She wasn’t even here and I was thinking about burying myself in her. This was going to be a long month.  My hand and I were going to get very well acquainted .  “You are going to be the death of me”, I laughed. “I love you! I will see you soon.” Tate

Tate’s insecurities of his relationship with Sav, stem from his own relationships of the past that still haunt him and unfortunately come back to haunt him further throughout Breathless.  Sav and Tate are made for each other but there are people around them that want to try and ruin what they have,  what happened was cruel and left us wondering how they could move forward together.

We will have to wait for Breathe Again to get those answers.

 
 
 
 
 
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Sunday, 24 November 2013

**Blog Tour & Review** Trust Me by Kristin Mayer



 

 

 

After the loss of her parents, Allison Scott spent the past year of her life being emotionally disconnected, and afraid of the loss that comes from loving someone. 

Allison is finally ready to find the person she used to be when she embarks on her getaway vacation to Miami. In Miami, she meets Damien Wales—a man who will stop at nothing to make Allison his—in every way possible. 

Being heavily pursued by Damien, forces Allison to decide whether or not to open herself up again. Her attraction to him is undeniable, and she finds herself being brought back to life by the mere presence of him. But does she truly know enough about Damien to let herself be open for that kind of pain again?

Damien's tragic past has left him a cold and distant person. However, the moment he sees Allison, he's inexplicably drawn to her. She brings out a side in him that he thought was lost forever.

Damien’s dark past starts to collide with the present in a way he never thought possible. He's now forced to do everything he can to keep Allison in his life as she learns about his past.

Will both Damien and Allison be able to put aside their pasts and learn to trust each other?

 My Review:


When you begin this book you may get a sense of déjà vu, of a formula we have seen before, but then as the story progresses you have to admit it has more to offer than the norm.

Allison is struggling to find her place in life following the sudden death of her parents and embarks on a life changing vacation to Miami.

It is here she meets Damien, successful, loaded, handsome and completely over the top protective, and he is determined to make her his.

There love affair is fairly instant and there are some magically romantic moments and some hose yourself down hot moments.

The lifestyle that Damien lives is new for Allison and causes ructions along the way, and the underlying sense of mystery and suspense leaves you with a constant feeling of dread that something bad is going to happen and that’s what gives this book an edge.

Yes there is a cliff hanger and yes you’ll have to wait a little while for the next in the series, but do not let that put you off reading this book.  It’s a cracking first novel from Kristin Mayer.
Wendy gives this book 4 Bare Naked Stars


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Kristin Mayer is a wife, a proud mother, and a full-time Analyst and Import Manager. Since an early age, she has always enjoyed reading and writing. While visiting her father one weekend, he suggested that she should take up writing again. With family and a career, she didn’t give it a lot of thought, until a story entered her mind and wouldn’t leave. It just kept forming and developing over a couple of months. 
             At the beginning of 2013, she decided to sit down and write it all down, but she kept it to herself. One sentence developed into two, and before she knew it, she had the makings of a novel.
             Kristin tries to live life to the fullest during every moment. She loves to travel and meet new people. She holds a degree in International Business and uses it daily in her job. Kristin now adds “author” on her list of jobs, and feels very blessed and thankful.

 

 
 



 

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Excerpt
 

Once in the lobby, I head outside to the beach, and a clean, salty scent greets me and wraps around me. After removing my flip-flops, I squish the sand in between my toes. The scenery brings happy memories, and I welcome them as I remember when my family used to head to the beach for long weekend getaways. It’s good to think about the memories and not feel like I am being swallowed up by the sadness that normally accompanies the thought of my parents.

Making my way down the shoreline, I enjoy the peaceful feeling of having no expectations. It’s just the crashing waves, my camera, and me. In the distance, I see some dolphins tormenting a seagull. They seem to be playing a keep-away game. I prepare my camera and adjust the settings. It’s a professional digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens that my parents had bought as my birthday present after I finished my first year of college.

I begin taking shots from different angles as I try to capture contrasting lights from the sky. There’s something magical about taking an image that will help me remember all the smells, feelings, and thoughts I had in that exact moment of time. It’s like freezing a piece of history that can never happen in the same way again.

As I start walking, I think back to my apartment, which is covered with pictures I’ve taken, memories I have made, and moments I will cherish.

“Ow!” Oh my gosh! I got so captivated in the moment that I almost ran someone over in the process. My eyes automatically shut from the impact. I decide not to open them as I take stock of how hard this guy’s body feels. Crap, my shoulder hurts from hitting him.

“Shit.” The voice is deep, raw, and powerful.

Now is when I have to face this total stranger and admit that I made a total idiot of myself because I was distracted. Um, yeah, I totally rock. He did not sound pleased either. Well, who would be when some crazy person rams into you out of the blue? It’s time to face that inevitable moment when I wish I could just fast forward, so I don’t physically have to live through it.

“I’m so sorry. I was gazing out to the ocean, and I didn’t see you.” When I look up into the eyes of the stranger, I am immediately frozen into place from the deep blue gazing back at me. They are the purest blue pair of eyes I have ever seen. Thank goodness I got that last sentence out. Right now, my brain has completely stopped working, and I am not even sure I can process anything of sound mind.

Mr. Blue Eyes has black hair flopping in that sexy way. My fingers want to run through it as I pull his mouth down to mine. His lips look to be firm yet soft. His angular jaw is something I could spend hours—

Holy shit! I shake my head to stop my train of thought as I turn ten shades of red. Did he just ask me something? “Um, sorry, what did you say again?” Oh, kill me now.

“I said, do you always go to such extremes to get attention from guys you’re interested in talking to?” His eyes are dancing with excitement.

Just then, I realize that he hasn’t let go of my upper shoulders from when he reached out to grab me. My skin is on fire at the spots where he’s touching me. I’m confused by my reaction, and it causes me to completely miss what he said…again. “What?”

“Are you seriously asking me to repeat myself for a third time?” He’s says jokingly.

Oh, that smile. Would it be weird to start fanning myself? “Um, no…I mean, um…”

 

 

 

 










 

Thursday, 21 November 2013

**Cover Reveal** Unsettled by S C Ellington












Title: Unsettled: A Novel 
Author: SC Ellington
Release Date: 10th December 2013
Genre: Adult Romance


 

After a horrific breakup with her long time boyfriend, Brooklyn Caldwell is completely disenchanted with the notion of mingling with the opposite sex. Damon Williams had been everything she thought she wanted…until he wasn’t.

In an attempt to escape her heartbreaking past, Brooklyn seeks refuge in bustling Washington DC where she folds into the fast paced society unnoticed…until she meets a young entrepreneur, Logan Colton.

Brooklyn is surprised to find that while she has been successful in keeping the opposite sex at bay, somehow she is defenseless against Logan’s confidence and charm—and it doesn’t hurt that he is absurdly beautiful. While thrilled with Logan’s candor, Brooklyn hesitates, as she can’t seem to move past the heartache that she suffered at the hands of Damon.

As much as Logan didn’t plan on pursuing her, he is drawn to Brooklyn’s muted beauty and her witty persona. For all his success, Logan is ensnared in the coveted world of unequivocal wealth and power, but behind closed doors is taunted by demons and an undeniable need to atone for a monumental mistake.

As the two embark on a tumultuous obstacle course saturated with unknown twists and turns, Brooklyn is left to question whether she can endure the journey ahead.



Excerpt

"I couldn’t breathe. I saw her below me. I couldn’t make out her face, but I knew she was someone close. Something was wrapped around her ankles, I thrust myself deeper into the darkness. The salty red water was all around me. Claps of thunder rang in my ears, but I plunged further into the bottomless abyss. Intense fear gripped my heart valve so tightly I thought it would burst, but I knew she needed me."


 

S.C. Ellington is an up and coming author who enjoys expressing her creativity through frequently writing adult, contemporary romance novels that readers can relate to, but more importantly, enjoy.
Aside from writing, Ellington enjoys curling up with her e-reader and absorbing herself in novels loaded with emotion, desire, and passion. She also likes to spend sunny, wistful afternoons, in her hammock thinking up new ideas for great stories.
Ellington currently resides on the west coast with her beautiful family and loving friends.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2013

**Release Blitz & Review** Tease by Missy Johnson








 








Male escort.

That got your attention.

Some of the most powerful and well known women in the country pay to have sex with me, some of them married. Some are into more than just straight sex, which is why they call me. Bondage, power play, submission…nothing is off the table. I will do anything for the right price.

The stories I could tell you about a certain high profile congresswoman, or that innocent blonde actress. Trust me, she’s not so innocent.

Guys would kill for my job. I’m living the fucking dream. Meaningless sex, no relationship hang-ups and I’m rolling in the dough. Life is perfect, just the way it is.

Until I meet her.

She changes everything.

She makes me want more than I’ve ever wanted for myself and she believes in me. But she also thinks I sell insurance. I can’t stop what I do, but I can’t give her up.

Eventually, my two worlds are going to collide and when they do, shit will hit the fan.


 




 
 
 
Tammy's Review
 
 

5 Bare Naked Smoking  Hot Stars *****

3.5 Bare Naked Stars Story ***

 

Tease was one SUPER SMOKING HOT READ.  The sex was out of this world and covered 75% of the book.  The entire book was from the male POV.  I really loved reading it all from his POV.  It helped me better understand his motives. 

 

Coop was hot, sexy, and every girls dream.  He was a male escort to the elite society.  He was really good at his job and enjoyed it. He was willing to do pretty much anything for the right price. 

 

He was doing it to pay for his mom’s expensive medical bills. I could relate to Coop’s reasons for being a male escort but it felt like he could have gotten some help from his sister and lawyer brother in law. 

 

Everything was going great for Coop until Mia came back into his life.

 

"Then it hit me.

Holy. Fucking. Shit.


Mia Westfield. The last time I'd seen her was when I was fifteen and she was fourteen. She'd been on her knees, behind her parents shed, giving me my first hummer.


Twelve years later she was standing in front of me, looking sexy as hell."

 

Mia was Coop’s sister childhood best friend.  Coop always had a crush on her and she gave him his first blow job.  Then she moved out of state.  After a bad divorce she moves back home and reconnects with Coop.  After her divorce honestly and trust meant everything to her.

 

She changes everything.

She makes me want more than I’ve ever wanted for myself and she believes in me. But she also thinks I sell insurance. I can’t stop what I do, but I can’t give her up.
 

 

Coop is connecting with Mia and living a lie.  She thinks he sells insurance.  Can Coop keep up the lies or lose it all? 

 

I really struggled with connecting with Mia and Coop as a couple. We don’t know much about Mia and it was hard to see her love for Coop.   I felt there was way too much focus on his male escort lifestyle and not much on them as a couple.  He was sleeping with Mia while continuing his male escort business.   Personally it became a bit too much and I would have loved to have more focus on them as a couple.

 

No spoilers here.  I was happy where they ended up as couple and the epilogue setup the story for the next book.  Looking forward to their story continuing in the companion novel Promiscuous coming early 2014. 

 
 
 
 
 

 




Missy lives in a small town in Central Victoria with her husband, and her confused pets (a dog who think she's a cat, a cat who thinks he's a dog...you get the picture).

When she's not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read.



 




 
 
 
 








 
 




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