Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Blog Tour: Fix You by Christine Bell! Excerpt & Giveaway



About FIX YOU, Bash and Olivia Book One (The McDaniels Brothers, #1)


Olivia Beckett’s once-charmed life is falling apart. Her family is about to lose everything, and she has almost no chance of continuing her college education. She can't even seek solace from her high school sweetheart. He's changed. She doesn't recognize the boy she used to know— his violent behavior is escalating and it scares the hell out of her. Her whole world is crumbling, and she has no one to turn to……


Sebastian “Bash” McDaniels is an up and comer in the boxing world working nights at the local college bar until he can land the fight of his dreams that will get him the hell out of Boston and away from his family's tragic past. He’s weeks from his goal when Olivia Beckett comes tumbling into his life in a flash of silky dark hair and haunted eyes. When he saves her from a potentially brutal beating, they begin to grow close, but Olivia's ex isn’t ready to let her go so easily.

Bash can't bring himself to walk away, but fixing Olivia just might leave him broken…

On Sale: March 31, 2014

Add FIX YOU to your TBR pile on Goodreads!
"Fresh, sexy, and addicting--you won't want to put it down!"—New York Times Bestselling Author Jen McLaughlin

FIX YOU is part one in the new adult McDaniels Brothers serials from USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Christine Bell. Fans of Monica Murphy, Jen McLaughlin, and H.M. Ward will be seduced by Bash and Olivia's story and will look forward to a new installment in this ongoing family saga every month!

Want to learn more about FIX YOU? Be sure to check out this exclusive interview with Christine Bell!

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Excerpt
“One of the most important things to remember about basic self-defense is to go for the soft spots. Eyes, neck, or balls, if you’ve got a shot at ‘em.”
He demonstrated several moves. A knee to the groin, eye gouging, and then he showed me how to slam the heel of my hand into someone’s nose. He stood still and let me practice on him. I’d gotten comfortable with several of the moves, and was about to run through them again when he abandoned the statue routine and rushed at me. His hand came up like he was going to strike me and I didn’t have a chance to think. I just acted, covering my face and turning away. A whirlwind second later, I found myself face first against the mirror with my hands behind my back and Bash’s body pinning me in place.
For the first time since he’d arrived I realized I should probably be afraid. I’d invited a guy I hardly knew to the nearly deserted hall, assuring him in advance that I had no idea how to protect myself and now here I was, helpless. In hindsight, it seemed like sheer idiocy. But for some reason, even as I stood there, still gasping for air, the fear never came. Somehow I knew with total certainty that Bash would never hurt me.
At least, not physically.
Our gazes locked in the mirror and my stomach bottomed out. The stark need on his face sent my pulse skittering out of control.

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About Christine Bell

Christine Bell is the USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romances, and one half of the happiest couple in the world. She doesn't like clowns or bugs (except ladybugs, on account of their cute outfits), but loves movies, football, and playing Texas Hold 'Em. Writing is her passion, but if she had to pick another occupation, she’d be a wizard. She loves writing fun, sexy romance and deep, emotional new adult novels, but also hopes to one day publish something her dad can read without wanting to dig his eyes out with rusty spoons.
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Monday, April 7, 2014

Book Highlight: LOVE'S PARADOX by Laura Kreitzer & $50 GC Giveaway!



Paperback, 1st, 288 pages
Expected publication: May 5th 2014 by Revolution Publishing, Inc.

Stalked by her abusive ex-fiancĂ©, Rae Zachery retaliates by singing karaoke and spilling all their dirty secrets to the entire bar. When her ex attempts to silence her brazen performance, sexy, leather-clad Parker comes to her rescue and soundly punches her ex in the face. As valiant as that may be, Rae finds Parker’s violent assistance unsettling, yet she can’t help but be drawn to him and his tragic past.

Fighting her attraction for Parker is a battle Rae can’t win, and soon their night of sharing secrets morphs into an undeniable bond. But fate won’t so easily relinquish her grip on their happily-ever-after. Instead of blissfully skipping into obscurity, Rae and Parker are subjected to her ex-fiancĂ©’s vicious proclivities. Who knew love could hurt so good?








"Ah, screw this. I don’t wait for him to make the first move; I kiss him."


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Laura Kreitzer is a best-selling fantasy and science fiction author who hails from western Kentucky. Her full-time 9-5 job used to be working in a lab devoted to water dye-tracing investigations at Western Kentucky University, though her passion was always writing. After seven years of dedicating her life to the environment, she made the tough decision to leave the university to pursue her writing career. Now Laura has two series and eight novels published, with several more in the works. 









Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Tall, Dark & Alpha Box Set! Who is your Alpha Male? {Giveaway}

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Title: Tall, Dark, & Alpha
Authors: Various authors
Genre: Multi-genre
Age: 18+
Publication: March 8, 2014


He makes your heart pound and melts your resistance away. He promises you a world of passion and you find it impossible to resist his dark charm. When he catches your eye across the room, you know he means business. He could be an executive, cop, shape shifter, or a bad boy looking for a little fun. Once he has you in his sights, you can't get away—and after one sizzling night in his arms, you won't want to. He’s Tall, Dark & Alpha. The alpha male is the ultimate indulgence…the richest dark chocolate…and we’re offering him to you in abundance.

Delve into the sensual worlds of award-winning authors: Randi Alexander, Koko Brown, Sam Cheever, Delaney Diamond, Eve Langlais, Afton Locke, Dawn Montgomery, Farrah Rochon, Paige Tyler, and Eve Vaughn. Immerse yourself in the alpha male experience.


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Excerpts

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Click here for an excerpt from Player's Challenge by Koko Brown
Click here for an excerpt from Tall, Dark, & Apocalyptic by Sam Cheever

Click here for an excerpt from Silver Tongued Devils by Dawn Montgomery
Click here for an excerpt from Two Cops, a Girl and a Pair of Handcuffs by Paige Tyler
Click here for an excerpt from Chase and Seduction by Randi Alexander
Click here for an excerpt from Crazy by Eve Langlais
Click here for an excerpt from Fight for Love by Delaney Diamond
Click here for an excerpt from In Her Wildest Dreams by Farrah Rochon
Click here for an excerpt from Rock My Boat by Afton Locke
Click here for an excerpt from Sex with the Ex by Eve Vaughn






Who is your Alpha Male? 
Find out what the authors had to say...



Afton Locke

Alpha Male: "Actor Steven Seagal because he portrays a man who is tough and honorable. He only fights when he has to but does it so well, incorporating martial arts."



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Dawn Montgomery

Alpha Male: "Jason Statham. His characters are strong-willed and awesome. He doesn't hesitate to do what needs to be done to finish a job. And that accent just makes me happy. Karl Urban is a close second."



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Delaney Diamond


Alpha Male"Don Draper from Mad Men. He's confident, masculine, and wears the hell out of a suit."
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Eve Langlais

Alpha MaleDamon - "Ian Somerhalder (From The Vampire Diaries) - He's violent and unrepentant, but when it comes to those he cares about, he does the right, if bloody, thing"
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Eve Vaughn

Alpha Male"Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead because when push comes to shove, he is a man who will get the job done!"


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Farrah Rochon

Alpha Male"John Medina from Linda Howard's ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN -- because he's freaking John Medina! And because he is the very definition of hot."


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Koko Brown

Alpha Male"Michael Fassbender because his shark-toothed grin is sexy and makes you wonder if he's a biter"

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Paige Tyler

Alpha Male"Chris Hemsworth - He's so hot and totally alpha as THOR!"
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Randi Alexander

Alpha Male"Dwayne Johnson, "The Rock." He's built tough, has that low, rumbling voice, but when he gives you that sweet smile, it just flutters your heart!"

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Sam Cheever
Alpha Male"Theo James in Divergent because he's willing to do the hard thing when he needs to, but you can tell it tears him apart inside. Plus he has extremely sexy eyes."

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Review: Craving Him by Kendall Ryan

Craving Him
by Kendall Ryan
Paperback, 352 pages
Published March 24th 2014 by Atria Books

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In Working It, New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan delivered a sexy and addictive contemporary romance about Emmy Clarke, a sweet southern girl out of her depth in New York City’s cutthroat fashion industry, and Ben Shaw, the hot male model who introduced her to a world of pleasure. But their story is far from complete…

Emmy Clarke is no quitter. Toughened by her experience working for fashion heavyweight Fiona Stone, Emmy has come a long way from her country girl roots, embracing her fast-paced and unpredictable life in New York City.

Though that life comes with more than a few complications.

First there’s the mystery of Fiona’s pregnancy, which may or may not involve Emmy’s boyfriend, superstar male model Ben Shaw. Emmy has always known that Ben comes with more baggage than she can handle—and not the Louis Vuitton kind. Yet Ben is the only man who has ever loved Emmy for who she is, and she wants nothing more than to do the same for him, even if it means forgiving his past and overlooking their wildly different lifestyles.

But when a shocking secret from Ben’s past comes to light, unraveling all of their progress, Emmy must decide if their relationship is worth the fight, or if it’s time to ignore her passion for him and let go.



I love this sequel! I was so scared to start it because I thought the author would rip apart my all-time favorite couple and break my poor little heart! I really, really enjoyed CRAVING HIM just as much as the first.
Emmy and Ben have such a strong connection and I loved that Kendall Ryan did not destroy this. Usually the second book in a series the author breaks a couple up, and more than half the book they are separated, only to end up together at the end. 

In CRAVING HIM, Emmy and Ben are together for almost the entire book. They face a lot of issues, but go through them together. I LOVED THIS! It was such a huge change from all the other books I've read lately. I have become such a big fan of Kendall Ryan’s books and will continue to read them. I have her on my AUTO BUY list. She writes great stories filled with believable characters, strong situations, lots of humor, and tons more. I just cannot get enough.

CRAVING HIM was a great sequel with a perfect ending. Ben grows a lot in this book and you really see the change in him. He was true to his word. Despite his past and all the loose screws in his head, he knew he wanted Emmy and was willing to change his life and give up all the fame and fortune if he had to just to keep her. I am literally blushing writing this review. Love me some Ben!

My only complaint was the wedge that finally does come between them (NOT FOR LONG). I didn’t really think that was a good enough reason to really get upset. And it sucks that I can’t really go into details because it would be a spoiler. So, back to why I love this book so much. ;)

I just do! It’s steamy, entertaining, romantic, and very emotional. You definitely have to read WORKING IT – book one in the series in order to really follow book two. Don’t worry… it’s worth it!


A definite Good Choice for Reading!