April's Blog of Awesomeness: February 2018

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

ARC Review of Rescued (A Bad Boy Navy Seal Romance Book 1) by J.L. Beck

Rescued by J.L. Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

J.L. Beck has yet again written another smash hit romance read with Rescued. Noah and Ridge make quite the perfect couple. She is sassy and beautiful while he is dominant and alpha in all he does. Put the two together and what fireworks go off. Noah is hiding out pretty much everyone when his path crosses with Ridge. Ridge is searching for her brother and that path takes her to where Noah is and that’s how they meet. There is drama, intrigue, angst, intense sexual tension and soul searing passion. Their story is exciting, full of witty, sexy banter and a good amount of mystery and intrigue that keeps you hooked from start to finish. If you are looking for a fantastic military romance then look no further.

My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

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ARC Review for The Matchmaker: A Playing Dirty Novel (A Playing Dirty Romantic Comedy) by Pamela DuMond

The Matchmaker: A Playing Dirty Novel by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a lighthearted, sexy and emotional romance read!! I found myself hooked as the romance between Aiden and Violet lights up my kindle. Aiden has a matchmaking service and Violet wants to make her own company and not become a mafia princess. She just wants to run her life without her parents running hers for her …and as for Aiden; he needed to break free from his past. Aiden offers to help Violet but these two have such strong chemistry, who is really helping who here? Intense chemistry is abound with tons of sparks which makes for a sexy, funny, emotional, heartwarming romance which is phenomenal. Aiden and Violet definitely are one hot couple to watch as their path to romance is told from start to finish. I loved it and cant wait to read what else Ms. DuMond has written for I know when I read her, its going to be a smashing good read.

My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
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RELEASE BOOST : Wrangled by Vanessa Vale

She's wrangled their hearts...they're going to take her on one wild ride.

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Pushed by her driven mother to become the best in her field, Penny believes Fate has stepped in when she receives word she isn't just an heiress to Steele Ranch, but had a father she never knew. She takes her chance to break free from the family she never truly felt a part of and heads to Barlow, Montana. Two cowboys have set their sights on the smart, beautiful blonde and they have no intention of letting her go. Jamison and Boone will give her whatever she wants, especially since she's wrangled their hearts. This is the second book in the Steele Ranch series, where the women are smart, sassy and will give their men one wild ride. WRANGLED_live

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Vanessa Vale is the USA Today Bestselling author of over 30 books, sexy romance novels, including her popular Bridgewater historical romance series and hot contemporary romances featuring unapologetic bad boys who don’t just fall in love, they fall hard. When she’s not writing, Vanessa savors the insanity of raising two boys, is figuring out how many meals she can make with a pressure cooker, and teaches a pretty mean karate class. While she’s not as skilled at social media as her kids, she loves to interact with readers.

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Forgetting You, Remembering Me by Monica James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forgetting You, Remembering Me (Memories from Yesterday #2) by Monica James- The Memories from Yesterday duet will go down as one of my all-time favorite duets EVER!!! Monica James really just exceeded herself with this storyline. I went thru multiple boxes of tissues just reading these two books in this duet.
When it comes to book 2 specifically Monica James outdid herself. The story is at times heartbreaking, angsty, passionate and hopeful. I literally felt like I was right in the middle of the characters’ lives and was living, breathing their every emotion, feeling as I read the story. The love triangle situation is one that might come off as crazy but here in this duet, it truly feels so believable and real and heartbreaking. Lucy is one amazing character because she never set out to hurt anyone- she was the one who was hurt yet everything that happened, was because of what originally happened to her and yet she was having to live with her choices. Did she make the right choice ? Was she sure she chose the right brother? Lucy is such a strong personality in this story and yet she was so vulnerable and in pain. She came across as real – I felt so bad for her, I literally wanted to hug her, protect her from the pain she was enduring. That is how much I loved this character. She hadn't done anything wrong and was facing such a terrible heartbreaking situation. There is so much that happens in this story – I do not want to give any spoilers away but I can say you will literally lose breath and do some hard praying at certain times in this book. You will face more heartbreak, angst, pain, hopelessness, tension, passion, hopefulness, and love…definitely love. But before we get to the love, there will be tons of angst. Saxon –OMG I just love him and never stopped. Sam, well, I am on the fence about how I feel about him. As for Saxon and Sam’s parents. I never warmed up to them and wish bad things on them. So who does Lucy end up with? Sam or Saxon? In order to find out, you need to read this fabulous, fascinating, heartbreaking, enticing love story. This is one book, one duet that you will not forget for a long while. The message that the author subtly wrote is well received and I have to say this is a must must MUST read. Its sheer brilliance and Powerfully intense writing that will linger over the sheer perfection.

My Rating: 4.9 stars *****
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Careless Releaze Day Blitz for Michelle Horst

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Irony – when life f@cks you over.

Jax

She’s the one girl I can’t forget.
She’s as innocent as a saint, with the mouth of a sinner.
After taking her virginity, it’s taken me four years to get rid of the guilt.
I used her while she was at her lowest and she’s never forgiven me.
Watching my best friend die a little every day, and not being able to do anything about it, kills me.
I should’ve seen it coming. The second I hit rock bottom, she walks back into my life.
The f@cking irony?
She might be the only one who can save Marcus.
The life of the person who means the most to me lies in the palm of the girl I screwed.

Leigh

Hate is a strong word, but it’s one I’ve really considered when it comes to Jaxson West. But I’ve settled for intensely disliking him. It’s similar to the way I feel about visiting the dentist.
Asking me to forgive Jaxson, is like asking me to willingly sit through a root canal.
He’s heartbreakingly gorgeous, emphasis on heartbreakingly.
He’s an amazing friend, just not to me.
He’s supportive, understanding, caring and loving, just not to me.
No, for me he reserves his dark scowls and low growls.
I’ll do everything I can to save Marcus, but I’m not doing it for Jaxson.

Jaxson West & Leigh Baxter ~ Book 3 in the Enemies To Lovers Series

This is a Stand Alone book in the Enemies To Lovers Series. Each book in the series is about a different couple. To get the full experience of their friendship I'd recommend that you start with Heartless.

Michelle Horst is a Bestselling Romance Author who likes her books hot, dirty, and with a touch of darkness. She loves an alpha hero who is not scared to fight for his woman.

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by Nicole Blanchard Publication Date: March 27, 2018 Genres: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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Liam Walsh is just a roommate. Maybe if Charlie St. James repeats it enough, she’ll stop lusting after him. Not that it matters how she feels anyway, because Liam will always see her as one of the boys. Hell, he’s the one who gave her the nickname Charlie as a joke. Well, the joke’s on her. Now that she is confined to less than 1,000 square feet with him, she can’t stop thinking about how it would feel to get just a little bit closer. Charlie St. James is off limits. She’s been Liam Walsh’s best friend since grade school. He thought it wouldn’t be a big deal to let her crash with him when she needed a place to stay, but he was dead wrong. Knowing only a thin wall separates them when they sleep, that she’s naked in the shower while he lays in bed fantasizing about her, is unbearable. When their cozy two bedroom goes from friend zone to war zone, they’ll either burn up the sheets or go down in flames.

About Nicole Blanchard

Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of gritty romantic suspense and heartwarming new adult romance. She and her family reside in the south along with their two spunky Boston Terriers and one chatty cat.

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P.S. I Hate You Cover Reveal for Winter Renshaw.

Coming March 28th

Dear Isaiah,

Eight months ago, you were just a soldier about to be deployed and I was just a waitress, sneaking you free pancakes and hoping you wouldn’t notice that my gaze was lingering a little too long.

But you did notice.

We spent a “week of Saturdays” together before you left, and we said goodbye on day eight, exchanging addresses at the last minute.

I saved every letter you ever sent, your words quickly becoming my religion.

But you went radio silent on me months ago, and then you had the audacity to walk into my diner yesterday and act like you’d never seen me in your life.

To think … I almost loved you and your beautifully complicated soul.

Almost.

Whatever your reason is—I hope it’s a good one.

Maritza the Waitress

PS – I hate you, and this time … I mean it.

Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestselling author Winter Renshaw is a bona fide daydream believer. She lives somewhere in the middle of the USA and can rarely be seen without her trusty Mead notebook and ultra portable laptop. When she’s not writing, she’s living the American dream with her husband, three kids, and the laziest puggle this side of the Mississippi.

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( Cover Reveal ): Tomorrow, Wed. Feb. 28th ) Heart Beats by KL Myers

The Razor's Edge Series by K.L. Myers returns March 26th with book 2, HEART BEATS!

A Rocker Contemporary Romance

I lived for the rock and roll lifestyle. She didn't belong in my world...

At the age of four, I held my first set of drumsticks.

I was hooked. All I ever wanted to do was beat out a rhythm.

By the time I was thirteen, I was obsessed with becoming famous.

By the time I was twenty-one, Razor’s Edge was a household name.

I was the rock star I’d always dreamed of.

I was living the dream: fast cars, and faster women.

I was hooked on what turned out to be an illusion.

Yes, I was famous. Yes, I was rich.

Yet no one told me I would ever be this unhappy.

Drugs, booze, and women became my vice.

I was on a path to destruction,

counted more visits to rehab than beats I could tap out on a drum.

I was trapped in a world I couldn’t escape.

But from my darkest days emerged a shining light.

Will her light be bright enough to survive my hell,

or will my darkness kill the only happiness I’ve ever found?

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Cover Photographer: Eric Battershell

Cover Model: Ryan Lee Harmon

Cover Designer: Designs by Dana

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KL Myers was born an Air Force "brat" in West Berlin, Germany moving with her family from Germany to Colorado to "hell", aka Arizona where she resides with her husband David & their fur babies (3 cats & a dog). They have 2 grown daughters & 3 grandchildren.

KL has a passion for collecting PEZ dispensers & hot romance. When she isn't juggling family & a full-time executive job, KL indulges her other passion- writing.

Her books & novellas show a pension for a bad boy with a heart of gold. Coupling her bad boys with strong, independent women who don't need rescuing, just maybe a taste of naughty redemption! Her characters will pull you in & leave you satiated, yet panting for more, More, MORE!

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ARC Review of Forgetting You, Remembering Me (Memories From Yesterday #2) by Monica James

Blog Tour: Allie York Push & Pull

Title: Push & Pull ( The Broadway Series #5)

Author: Allie York

Genre: Contemporary Romance

It’s been a rough two years for Meredith Wallace. Running away from a loving family to live across the country with her boyfriend was a bad idea. She went from bright and full of possibilities to beaten and broken. When her situation gets worse, Meredith knows it’s time to go home, even if her family never forgives her for the hurt she caused.
Beck Layton is a horrible person. Everyone knows it, especially him. Every day is a challenge to forget the past, to dull the pain. After blacking out and waking up in a seedy hotel with women he doesn’t remember, Beck decides maybe his life isn’t worth it. Just before he makes his decision final, he finds someone who needs him. She needs saving but may end up rescuing him instead.

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Allie is a mom, wife, and dog groomer by day. At night she is posted on her laptop writing contemporary romance. She has a soft spot for gooey romance, over-creamed coffee, and anything cute and furry.