Saturday, December 20, 2014

Curves 'Em Right by MIlly Taiden ~ Paranormal Dating Agency ~ Wickedly Innocent Promotions



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Blurb:


Paranormal Dating Agency Book 4 - STANDALONE


BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance

A BBW in search of love + two sexy wolf shifters ready to claim her as their mate = Sizzling Ménage Romance


Daniella Flores is looking for a good man. A man who will accept her as she is and go crazy for her curves. So far she’s had no luck in the romance department and is worried she might never find the right one. When Mrs. Wilder of the PDA offers to help, Dani is all for trying anything. Mrs. Wilder promises to find her love, romance and hot sex. What woman in her right mind would say no to that?


Kane and Blake have been searching for a mate to complete their Alpha triad. There’s just one problem: they’ve yet to find a woman they both want. Not to worry, Kane’s mother comes to the rescue and brings in the PDA. Unfortunately for them, Mrs. Wilder has something up her sleeve and it’s not a bra. When they meet their mysterious date, they know she’s the woman they need.


A masquerade ball brings Dani and the shifters together. The two men who are really good friends with Dani’s overprotective older brother. She’ll get one chance to finally live the fantasy night she’s always wanted with the wild wolves. Besides, it’s not like they could really want her for a mate. It will take some maneuvering for Kane and Blake to keep Dani, not lose their friend and their pack, and prove her curves are the only ones they want.


Reader Warning: This book contains panty-melting sex (the kind that makes you need fudge and a cold shower), adult language (we like some freaky dirty talk), and violence. If this is not the kind of stuff you like to read, skip this book. However, if you like dirty, raunchy sex with two men on one curvy sarcastic girl, then this is right up your alley. Enjoy!


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Excerpt:

“May I ask, are you averse to multiples?”
Say what? “I’m sorry what do you mean? Multiple what? Dates?”
“Multiple men. I’m not sure if you are aware, but some shifter packs have what’s
called a Triad. That means two leaders need a female to complete their Alpha set and
lead the pack. Together. They mate together and they sleep together. Almost all the
time.”
She raised her brows in surprise. “You mean like a ménage but forever?”
“Yeah. Happily ménage ever after.”
“Well, shit. Count me in. I don’t care if you can get me one, two, or a whole pack
of men who want me. As long as they genuinely want to be with me and are not just
doing it out of some duty to help out the fat girl.”
“My clients are not that kind. They’re aggressive. Possessive. Jealous. They love
their women because of their curves, not despite them. And they will show it.”


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Author Bio:

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New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Milly Taiden (AKA April Angel) loves to write sexy stories. How sexy? So sexy they will surely make your ereader sizzle. Usually paranormal or contemporary, her stories are a great quick way to satisfy your craving for fun heroines with curves and sexy alphas with fur.


Milly lives in New York City with her hubby, the boy child and their little dog "Needy Speedy". Don't ask. She's aware she's bossy, is addicted to shoe shopping, chocolate (but who isn't, right?) and Dunkin' Donuts coffee.


Come by and visit her! She loves to meet new readers!


Website: millytaiden.com
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Friday, December 19, 2014

Nobody’s Baby by Carol Burnside ~ Release Blitz

Nobody’s Baby
 by Carol Burnside 
@carol_burnside

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Blurb:

She was the incubator,
nothing more
until the parents died tragically.
Now she’s having Nobody’s Baby.

For Kate Morissey, becoming a surrogate seems like a great way to refill her tuition account and get the education she’s always wanted. After putting her life on hold to raise and educate her two brothers, she’s desperate for freedom and a college degree that will secure her future. Weeks away from realizing her dreams, a freak accident threatens everything.

Adopted as a boy into the safety of the Hawthorne family, Rio swore he'd never become a father. He won’t pass along his cruel legacy of abuse. When he inherits the last Hawthorne heir, obligation and duty dictates he abandon the challenges of guiding safari’s and become a parent. Convincing Kate to teach him infant care was the easy part. Proving his love isn’t her prison may be the hardest thing he’s ever done.

*****
Nobody’s Baby has a Christmas holiday ending.

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Buy links:

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Excerpt:

Rio couldn’t figure Kate out. At first he’d thought her greedy, but she lived modestly and he saw no evidence of extravagance in her life. He would’ve thought she’d be happy to be pampered for awhile. Instead, she was fiercely independent and acted like they were punishing her.
He’d carried her into the house, glad the reporters were absent for once and not here as witnesses, and deposited her on her bed with the extra pillow elevating her feet. Following her instructions, he’d found her suitcase and opened it beside her, then proceeded to fetch the various items she called for. Surely she had enough stuff in that bag to last her a month of Sundays by now. “Is that everything?”
“Ah, no.” Kate’s gaze darted around the room, and he could swear her skin was pinker.
“Just point me in the right direction. What do you need?”
Her gaze bounced off him and wandered again. “Um ... underwear.”
“Oh.” He stared at his feet, his mind racing for alternatives to her moving from the bed.
“I can get them. It won’t take but a second.”
“No way. Just watching you hobbling to the bathroom hurt me.” Hell. It was bad enough having to carrying her, feeling her soft breasts pressed against his chest, inhaling the feminine scent that was part soap, part shampoo, part essence of Kate. It had done strange things to his insides that he still hadn’t fully recovered from. He didn’t need to know what kind of things she wore closest to her soft, fragrant skin. “Tell me which drawer. I’ll bring it to you.”
“Good idea.” She beamed at him. “The top middle one in the dresser.”
Rio slid it out and off the track before his gaze dropped to its contents. Oh, man. He’d been in Africa too long, been without a woman way too long when the mere sight of bras and panties in a drawer made him imagine what they’d look like on a woman eight months pregnant. Never thought he’d see the day, but had to admit the mental picture wasn’t an unattractive one when the woman was Kate.

Want to read more? Visit Carol’s website HERE for a longer excerpt.

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 author bio and links:

Carol Burnside: Sizzling romance with heart and humor

Carol is an award-winning author of Sweetwater Springs, a series of contemporary, small town romances with serious sizzle and a generous dose of southern charm. She enjoys a second-chance-at-love story with her husband of over thirty years. A native Texan, Carol's love of travel coupled with a history of living in her share of small towns and metropolitan areas gives her a broad range of settings to choose from. She admits that as long as she has her hubby and dogs with her and a generous supply of sweetened tea, she can make her home almost anywhere. 
Writing as Annie Rayburn, she produces alternate reality, soft sci-fi and lite paranormal erotic romances.
Carol blogs on her website at www.CarolBurnside.com
Connect with her via Facebook / Newsletter / Goodreads / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+

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Initial reviews for Nobody’s Baby:

“This is not the first book of Carol's I have read but it is definitely a favourite. I'll probably read it again by the end of the weekend!!” — Boots, Goodreads 5-star review

“I'm not done yet but I am really enjoying this book! I hope all ends well. I am already recommending this book to people” — Andrea, 4-star Amazon review


Thursday, December 18, 2014

Razed by Shiloh Walker ~Barnes Brothers #2 ~ Review ~

I have not yet met a Shiloh Walker book that I did not like. She never fails to captivate my attention at a rather quick rate. Razed is certainly no exception to this rule. I was captivated by Keelie and Zane from the beginning of the book. I enjoyed this book so much I just don't know where to start.

What I really liked about Razed was that it was a really sweet and steamy romance story. Zane does so many wonderful things to try to show Keelie just how much he does care for her. Keelie isn't looking for romance right now and really doesn't want anything to do with a relationship. A relationship with her boss' brother isn't any where on her radar until one steamy kiss leads to more. Oh my once these two start to warm things up things get hot, really hot. 

Keelie is a strong independent woman that does things her own way. She has already made the mistake of thinking she was in love with someone when she really wasn't it. I loved this girls feisty attitude and her ability to kick butt when needed. She's funny and sweet, and feisty and mean all wrapped up in one package. 

Zane is a sweet guy that has been through a lot. He grew up in the shadow of his brothers' spotlight. He had a few issues from childhood and has always stood up for the underdog. He has been crushing on Keelie since they met. The problem is he hasn't been able to grab her attention long enough to show her. However one steamy kisses changes things a lot. Zane is one of those sweetheart guys that a girl just can't help but love. He can also fight dirty if need be.  

I really enjoyed getting to know Keelie and Zane. They both have a few issues from their past that they have to overcome in order to help make their relationship together work. Keelie has a few trust issues and Zane has to prove that he is the guy to make her feel secure. 

There is plenty of drama and a few mysterious things going on. I don't want to tell you too much about those, you'll have to read the story to see what happens. I will tell you that I was quickly flipping pages to see what was going to be revealed next. 

Razed is part of the Barnes Brothers' series, however I have not read the first book. I didn't find that I had any problems reading this as a stand alone. I can't wait to read more about this wonderful  family. I have a feeling there are more great stories to come and I will be anxiously awaiting their release. 

I always enjoy Ms. Walker's work. She she always creates a  fascinating story lines. Her characters are always entertaining and have interesting issues and charisma that you just can't wait to learn more about then. She adds in some great drama to keep me turning pages, and some steamy scenes to keep things warm and toasty.

If you are already a Shiloh Walker fan like me, you are going to enjoy this great story. If you haven't yet had a chance to read any work by Ms. Walker, try this one. 

I was given the opportunity to read this great book so that I may share my thoughts with you. As always it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you on Razed.

You may read more of my reviews on Shiloh Walker's work here.

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  Razed

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Earth Enchanted
By Brynna Curry

Blurb: 


Writer Liv Corrigan has the worst luck with men -- her telepathy tends to make them run for the hills. When she meets widower and ex-cop Jack Roarke, she decides to keep her talent hidden. Things are looking up until their third date crashes and burns as the man who murdered Jack’s wife turns out to be after him too.

Injured, Jack retreats with Liv to his house under armed guard. But with Liv’s mysteries rapidly coming unraveled, a diamond-thief killer to stop and passion in the air, the safe house is anything but safe for their hearts!

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About the Author: 

 Brynna Curry was born south of the Mason-Dixon Line. After living all over the southern states, she finally landed in North Alabama where she lives with her husband and their three children. Growing up, books fueled her dreams and imagination, ultimately becoming her salvation during the hardest times in her life.Writing is her passion, but she enjoys the fun of sharing those stories with others by reviewing books and working in publicity.

When she isn’t writing or promoting, she’s often found haunting the library for new books to read or just spending an quiet evening at home with Jackie watching old westerns on TV. Although her wizards, shifters and vampires are as real to her as anyone, she insists love is the truest magic and with it every day is another wonderful adventure.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Sinful Rewards # 6 By: Cynthia Sax ~ A Billionaires & Bikers Novella # 6 ~ Giveaway



Sinful Rewards # 6
A Billionaires & Bikers Novella # 6
By: Cynthia Sax 



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Blurb:

Bee Carter has spent a lifetime creating her good-girl persona. Three harsh words uttered in anger shred this carefully crafted façade, testing her relationships.

Nicolas, her handsome billionaire, is hiding a decades-old secret. Bee's scandal will draw unwanted attention to his dark past, placing the real estate empire he's built and the employees he manages in peril. Hawke, her tattooed bad-boy biker, protects the rich and famous. His high-profile clients won't want their bodyguard to be linked to Chicago's wild woman.

Both men desire her, craving her touch with a white-hot passion, but who will risk everything to stand by her side—her biker or her billionaire?

Releasing December 16th, 2014 
Avon Red Impulse

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Buy Links: 

 Amazon | B&N | iTunes | Goodreads


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Author Info:

Cynthia Sax lives in a world filled with magic and romance. Although her heroes may not always say, "I love you," they will do anything for the women they adore. They live passionately. They play hard. They love the same women forever. Cynthia has loved the same wonderful man forever. Her supportive hubby offers himself up to the joys and pains of research while they travel the world together, meeting fascinating people and finding inspiration in exotic places such as Istanbul, Bali, and Chicago.

Author Links:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads


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Excerpt:

Nicolas emerges from my bedroom twenty minutes later, clean-shaven, dressed in a charcoal gray suit, white shirt, and lilac silk tie. He’s male-model gorgeous, fit to be seen on the cover of GQ magazine, and I gaze at him with open admiration, unable to believe this superb male is interested in me, Belinda Carter.

“I needed that break.” Nicolas strides toward me, gold specks dancing in his dark eyes. The scent of sandalwood and exotic spices fills my nostrils. “I needed you.” He hooks his arms around my waist and pulls me to his long, lean body, his aggression exciting me.

I tilt my head back and gaze up at his beautiful face. He’ll kiss me now and this kiss, unlike its predecessors, will erase all remnants of Hawke and win my complete loyalty. I place my palms on his lapels, the fabric sinfully soft under my fingertips, his form hard, and I wait, allowing him to take the initiative, to seduce me as I long to be seduced.

Nicolas’s phone rings, the device concealed by clothing, and a part of me, the foolish part loyal to Hawke, is relieved. He’ll take this call. He always does, putting his company before his personal desires, before me.

Indecision flickers in my billionaire’s eyes and my heart beats faster and louder, silencing the rumblings of guilt, the murmurs of discontent in my soul. Nicolas is torn between business and me. This is how important I’ve become to him, how much he wants me. I part my lips in invitation and he draws me deeper into him, splaying his fingers over my back.

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Benchmark By Georgie Hanlin and Shannon Swann ~ Interview ~ Giveaway


 Benchmark
By Georgie Hanlin and Shannon Swann



Giveaway: $20 Amazon Gift Card- Please use the RaffleCopter below to enter.

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Interview: 

Crystal: Today I have the chance to ask Georgie Hanlin and Shannon Swann a few questions. Welcome both of you, I'm so happy to have you here! Would you share a little bit about yourself with us today?

SHANNON: I was born in Hawaii but grew up in New Jersey from the age of 6.  Since then I’ve lived in several major cities including San Francisco, New York, Boston and now Chicago, mostly working in the fashion industry.  I love to travel!  London is my favorite city and I was just there this past summer.  I can’t wait to go back!  I have two adorable dogs (schnauzer/papillon mixes) named Moose and Auggie.  They are the lights of my life and I cannot possibly love them more than I already do!

Georgie: I am really excited that BENCHMARK has been released; its story is very close to my heart. I have a little boy who keeps me on my toes and a not so little cat who keeps me company while I write after everyone else is all tucked in for the night. Both my son and my cat are fiercely loyal companions for whom I am most grateful. 

Crystal: Do you have a favorite scene you would like to share with us?

SHANNON- I love when Harper finally confronts Piper and sticks up for herself.  You can see then the progress she has made in standing up for herself!

Georgie: I have many favorite scenes, but if I had to choose one, I'd say it's the time capsule scene. I love how the friends recounted their favorite memories with Braydon and subsequently made them be a part of camp forever by burying them in the ground by Braydon's bench. I thought that scene was a particularly healing and sweet part of the story.

Crystal: Where did you come up with the idea for your current release?

Georgie: I was a ritualistic morning jogger when I lived in Washington State a few years ago. I had gone to summer camp in the San Juan Islands as a child and living in the Pacific Northwest brought back so many of those childhood memories. I had lost a dear friend to suicide some years before and on my runs, my mind would wander from camp to my friend; a strange dichotomy, I know. So, on one of those runs, I thought about writing a story about a girl working through the aftermath of suicide set in the Pacific Northwest. Shannon, who has wonderful ideas, is a great writer and shares the same passion for the message our book shares, and I joined forces and BENCHMARK was born.

Crystal: What are you currently working on?

SHANNON:  There are a couple of projects that I’ve been working on!  Stay tuned!

Georgie: I'm always brainstorming and have a few story ideas that I have in mind and am beginning stages development.

Crystal: Do you have any special routine that you follow when you are writing? 

SHANNON:  No, I’m an in the moment kind of writer!

Georgie: I need it to be very quiet when I write...but I always welcome the sound of rain. Oh and chocolate nearby is a must!


Crystal: Did you have to do a lot of research for this book or any other? If so do you have a fascinating fact that you have learned you would like to share with us?

We really wrote with our memories and our hearts.

Crystal:  Who are some of your favorite authors that you like to read?

SHANNON- You can’t go wrong with the classics.  Charlotte Bronte is one of my favorites.  

Georgie: I grew up loving E.B. White, Roald Dahl, Wilson Rawls, John Knowles, Harper Lee, Alice Walker, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Erich Maria Remarque, Charles Dickens and J.D. Salinger and have re-read all of their books countless times throughout my life.

Crystal: Is there any genre you haven't written that you would like to try?

SHANNON- I have some ideas for a Dystopian novel!

Georgie: I really enjoy writing realistic stories with some elements of fantasy. 

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Blurb:

Harper Kingsley has the perfect life until her brother, Braydon, commits suicide.  After his death, Harper returns to North Star, a sailing camp on Whidbey Island where she and Braydon spent eight summers together.  Joining her are her three best friends who are ready to rule Senior Hill. Harper just wants to escape to the only place she feels is truly magical.

At North Star, Harper tries to forget her reality, but it’s impossible because she comes face-to-face with her brother at a hidden bench in the garden.  Is it really him or just her imagination?  She knows Braydon is dead. Why is appearing in front of her? Scared at first, Harper rejects his presence, but once he explains that she is the one who brought him back, she wants to hear him out.

Harper chooses to keep these encounters to herself. Who would believe her anyway?  It’s Jeremy Miller, the camp’s ultimate heartthrob and Piper’s ex, to whom she will eventually reveal her secret. And he has a secret of his own.  Their camp romance turns Harper’s friends against her, giving her one more thing to juggle this summer at North Star. 

Release: December 12, 2014 from Evernight Teen
55K/ contemporary/romance/minor fantasy element

Editor's Pick

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Buy Links:    

Evernight Teen    Amazon    Print

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Excerpt: 

“Seriously, Harp,” she began, “if you and Jeremy like each other, you should just be honest about it.” It was obvious to me that the three of them had been talking about this behind my back.

“That’s not even the point, Anna,” I barked defensively.  “We don’t, I mean, I… he… look, Jeremy’s a nice guy and he was friends with my brother.” I felt short of breath trying to explain myself.  “But that’s all irrelevant. The point is: everything in this world can’t always be about Piper.  At school, at camp, wherever we are, it’s always about Piper and her boyfriends or her exes or her soccer or her clothes or her life or whatever. I am so tired of her.” Those were my honest feelings right at that moment, but deep, deep down, I knew I was just jealous of her uninterrupted life. 

“Look, I know you’ve gone through a lot, this year Harp,” she whispered sympathetically, undoubtedly trying to calm me down before we started to draw a bigger crowd. 

There was the pity. I hated being pitied.  I could feel my eyes start to well up so I began to blink frantically to stop tears from falling down my face. I was so sick of crying. 

“Thanks anyway, Anna, but you actually have no idea.” Anna had been nothing but a friend to me, and I knew my words had hurt her. “One year ago, my life was normal. It was happy and calm and predictable.  I was up here having fun with my brother and you guys, loving it all, probably just like you are this summer.  But, for me, it’s different now. Everything’s different. And it won’t ever be the same again.” I was barely able to finish my sentence, but I could see through my teary eyes that Anna looked uncomfortable, like she didn’t know what to do with me.  We had inched our way from the center to the edge of the art shed, far enough from other people’s earshot, but close enough for anyone paying attention to clue in on all the drama.  I had to get out of there. People were starting to stare.

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About the Authors:

Georgie Hanlin
Georgie Hanlin grew up in San Francisco. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Scripps College in French and History and spent her Junior Year abroad studying in Paris. Georgie has Master of Arts degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.  Her writing has been featured in The New York Times/International Herald Tribune, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The San Francisco Chronicle and NPR.  Georgie is a teacher in Mill Valley and lives in San Francisco.

Shannon Swann
Shannon Swann was born in Honolulu, but moved to New Jersey as a child. She has a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, San Francisco in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Speech Communication. For close to a decade, she worked in the fashion industry for some of most well-known retail giants (GAP, Coach, Reebok) in San Francisco, New York and Boston doing Product Development. She currently owns her own small business, MooseCouture, and resides in Chicago where she is an avid animal rights supporter (PAWS Chicago).


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Whipped by Karpov Kinrade ~ Cover Reveal ~ Hitched ~


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"If you can't sell a dildo in Vegas, you're doing it wrong." Vi, WHIPPED (Hitched, book 2) by Karpov Kinrade, coming February 2, 2015. 

Yup--that's Vi, a feisty redhead with mischievous green eyes and an attitude to match.



I love sex. I used to be a professional Dominatrix by day and a recreational Dom by night. Now I co-own a sex shop by day. I still do the Dom thing by night, when I can.

So, yeah, I love sex. But I'm not a sub. That's never been me. I like to maintain control in the bedroom. That gets me off.

But when the guy I've been chatting up online as a potential roommate shows up at my condo dripping sex and temptation… let's just say I might be open to trying new things… for him.

If his playboy ways don’t drive me insane.
And if I can do the one thing I've never done for anyone.
Surrender.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But when you live here full time… that's not much comfort, is it?


Whipped (Vi's story) is a sexy, full-length, standalone romance in the Hitched series. These books can be read in any order, but you might also enjoy Hitched, the first book in this series.


Content Warning: This book contains sex, swearing... and did we mention sex? Lots of sex. And abs. And Australian accents.


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