Wednesday, January 31, 2018

COWBOY OF THE MONTH: LUCKIEST COWBOY OF ALL (HAPPY, TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN

 

 

HAPPY BOOK WEEK!

 

 

Luckiest Cowboy of All by Carolyn Brown

 

 

LUCKIEST COWBOY OF ALL (HAPPY, TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN

 

 

Release Date:  January 30, 2018

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

A secret baby brings a second chance for love. Carlene Varner's homecoming isn't exactly going according to plan. She thought she'd have some time to adjust before introducing her daughter to Jace Dawson, the father her little girl has never known. Instead, within days of her arrival, her house burns down and she and Tilly have no choice but to move in with the sexy cowboy himself at the Prairie Rose ranch. Now the whole Dawson clan-heck, the whole town of Happy-is all up in their business. 


Jace has dealt with stubborn bulls and bucking broncos-but being a dad? He is so not ready for this... Yet the more time he spends with Carlene and little Tilly, the harder it is to imagine life without them. Now he just has to convince Carlene that he's the real deal-and hope that this time she's here to stay. 

 

 

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Jace Dawson is all shook up. The one that got away returns with a surprise he hadn't saw coming that packs a punch he won't soon forget. Luckiest Cowboy Of All is the latest in the endearing Happy, Texas series. This time around it's Jace who receives a TKO to the heart in this sunny and funny heart eclipsing read. Young love turned into adult heartbreak when Carlene Varner walked out of his life. Fast forward ten years and one precocious secret later and not only is the whole town talking, but the lovebirds may be on their way to a second chance. Carolyn Brown delivers the best desert ever. Double the guilty pleasure and none of the unwanted calories.



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COVER REVEAL: DEVILS & RYE (TOP SHELF) BY ALTA HENSLEY

 

 

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Release Date: March 27, 2018

 

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Forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest.

 

It had been years since I had seen her.

Years since I last saw those eyes with pure, raw innocence.

So much time had passed since I lusted after what I knew I should resist.

 

But she was so right.

And I was so wrong.

 

To claim her as mine was breaking the rules. Boundaries should not be broken. But temptation weakens my resolve.

With the pull of my dark desires…

I know that I can’t hide from my sinful thoughts—and actions—forever.

 

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Alta Hensley is a USA TODAY bestselling author of hot, dark and dirty romance. She is also an Amazon Top 100 bestselling author. Being a multi-published author in the romance genre, Alta is known for her dark, gritty alpha heroes, sometimes sweet love stories, hot eroticism, and engaging tales of the constant struggle between dominance and submission.

 

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COVER REVEAL: CAKE (THE NEWLYWEDS) BY J. BENGTSSON

 

 

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CAKE: The Newlyweds by J. Bengtsson is coming soon on February 28th!

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You thought their story was over… but a love like theirs has no end.

 

Fate doesn’t own Jake McKallister. At least that’s what he tells himself. Life is better than ever. He’s at the top of his game, performing to sold-out crowds the world over.

 

He has his health and a solid, fun-loving family to keep him grounded.

 

And he got the girl - the beautiful, quirky girl he’s just made his wife.

 

Yes, life is good. If only fate would stop screaming in his ear.

 

Lucky is the word to best describe Casey McKallister. Life is not just great… it’s amazing.

 

She has an awesome, devoted support system, a nerd’s dream job at a prestigious accounting firm, and, best of all, she’s married to the hottest rock star to ever roam the earth.

 

Yes, life is perfect… until it comes crashing down around her.

 

They say love concurs all. That’s what Jake and Casey are counting on.

 

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-A reclusive rock star going through the motions-

 

Jake McKallister might have been a rock star, but he was no ordinary one. Surviving an unspeakable crime as a young teen had shaped him into a guarded workaholic, and he now lived his life trying to forget. If it hadn’t been for music and the redemption he found through it, he might not have survived. Career success came easily for him. Personal connections did not.

 

-A vivacious college student embracing life-

 

When outspoken and fun-loving Casey Caldwell was paired with the famously reserved musician for a friend’s wedding, she was prepared for the worst. What could they possibly have in common? She was a bubbly talker; he was a media-shy loner. His life was filled with music; she couldn’t carry a tune. She’d enjoyed a happy childhood; his was a well-publicized nightmare.

 

-Their worlds are about to collide-

 

Despite their obvious differences, Jake and Casey found each other, and her light balanced out his darkness. Would their love be strong enough to survive the weight of his tragic past?

 

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About the Author:

 

  1. Bengtsson lives in Southern California with her husband and three children. Her favorite things to do are laugh, go for walks, and hang out with family.

 

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: WHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When the Stars Come Out
A Cottonbloom Novel
By Laura Trentham

 

 

Cottonbloom. A beautiful, faraway place where a woman can escape her past—and find reason to stay forever in Laura Trentham's When the Stars Come Out. . .

Willa Brown never planned to stay in Cottonbloom. She was on the way to somewhere else when she landed there and found work at the Abbot brothers’ garage. . .and a sense of comfort and safety that she had never known. The same holds true for Jackson Abbott himself. With one glance in her direction, he can make Willa’s heart melt. But what begins as an unrequited crush turns into something far more powerful than Willa could have ever imagined. . .

Jackson’s most meaningful relationship has always been with his car—and he’s not afraid to admit it. Still, he can’t help but become emotionally entangled with his new star mechanic Willa, who is definitely hiding some dark secrets of her own beneath the hood. Jackson desperately wants Willa to trust him, and to seek protection in his arms. But even as the two slowly surrender to their shared attraction, the danger lurking in Willa’s past remains a stubborn obstacle. Can she open up enough to give them both a chance at having real and lasting love?

 

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REVIEWWHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM

 

When the Stars Come Out (Cottonbloom, #5)When the Stars Come Out by Laura Trentham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A girl has to have a few secrets. In Willa's case secrets are a way of life. Her demons are well hidden but her fears hover close to the surface. On the run from her past, a charming piece of heaven catches her eye and convinces her to put down roots, while looking over her shoulder every step of the way. Trouble finds her when she meets a sexy guy, willing to take a chance on a drifter like her. Jackson Abbott has a good heart, reliable soul and a sense of family that draws her in, even as she pulls away. 

Jackson is equally intrigued about the spitfire with haunted eyes, hot body and mad mechanic skills. He knows she's hiding something and wants her trust even as he craves her heart. Will he convince the drifter to stop running? When the Stars Come Out takes a walk on the wild side with a fiery heroine and sizzling attraction. Willa is a masterful illusionist and Jackson has all the tricks to figure her out. Suspenseful, sweet and seductive.




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EXCERPT

 


“I’ll have a pork plate and sweet tea to go.” Willa did a mental calculation for tax and pulled out two fives. More than she should spend, but her stomach vetoed any protest.
Now not only was she saving to fix her car, but she needed a cushion. If she had to move, money was a necessity. Any decent place required a deposit for rent. Not to mention utilities. And how long would it take her to find another job that didn’t require her Social Security number or real name? The thought made her stomach hurt from something other than hunger.
“Make that two for here, Rufus, and I’m buying.”
Willa spun around. Jackson Abbott’s chest filled her vision. The animallike noises her stomach was making must have drowned out his approach.
“Sure thing, Jackson.” Rufus favored them with a grin and turned to dole out barbeque, baked beans, and slaw.
She tucked her hair behind her ear, feeling intensely vulnerable without her steel-toed work boots, coveralls, and ball cap. Her flip-flops, worn-out jeans with a rip at one knee, and a black T-shirt with the emblem of a band she’d never listened to were from the thrift shop down the street.
“You don’t have to pay.” When she found her voice, it was breathy.
“I want to.” His words were low and rumbly and sexy, and she resisted the urge to lay her cheek against his chest, desperate to have someone, anyone, to lean on, even for a moment. Obviously, hunger was impeding her mental faculties.
In the two years she’d lived in Cottonbloom, she’d never run into Jackson outside of the garage. Her forays to secretly watch him race didn’t count since he’d never noticed her. The only place she was a regular was at the library, because it offered free Internet and entertainment—two things she couldn’t afford to waste money on.
Her mental faculties slipped further away as she allowed her gaze to wander over his shoulders before rising. He’d showered, his damp hair darker than its usual rich brown, but hadn’t shaved, his stubble even more pronounced from the afternoon. The scent of soap and clean laundry was mouthwatering in a different way than the barbeque was. The butterflies in her stomach did a slow bump and grind. God, she was hungry for so many things.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praise for When the Stars Come Out

 

"The fifth installment in the Cottonbloom series, following Leave the Light On (2017) is hot and sweet, and readers will cheer for Willa and Jackson. Fans of Kristan Higgins and Susan Mallery will love the immersive world that Trentham has created in Cottonbloom, a small southern town divided by the Mississippi River." Booklist

 

"When the Stars Come Out is a tender and sexy small-town tale of blossoming love." BookPage

 

Returning to Cottonbloom has never been sweeter, When The Stars Come Out is pure literary magic, it's sure to have readers mesmerized from start to finish!! Red’s Romance Reviews, 5 stars

 

 

 

 


Author Bio


An award-winning author, Laura Trentham was born and raised in a small town in Tennessee. Although, she loved English and reading in high school, she was convinced an English degree equated to starvation. She chose the next most logical major—Chemical Engineering—and worked in a hard hat and steel toed boots for several years.
She writes sexy, small town contemporaries and smoking hot Regency historicals. KISS ME THAT WAY, Cottonbloom Book 1, won the Stiletto Contest for Best Long Contemporary and finaled in the National Readers Choice Award. THEN HE KISSED ME, Cottonbloom Book 2, was named an Amazon Best Romance of 2016 and was a finalist for the National Excellence for Romance Fiction. TILL I KISSED YOU, Cottonbloom Book 3, is a finalist in the Maggie contest. LEAVE THE NIGHT ON, the latest Cottonbloom book, was named an iBooks Best Book of the Month and a Recommended Read from NPR.
When not lost in a cozy Southern town or Regency England, she's shuttling kids to soccer, helping with homework, and avoiding the Mt. Everest-sized pile of laundry that is almost as big as the to-be-read pile of books on her nightstand.

 

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TEASER WEDNESDAY: LOVESTRUCK (THE DONOVANS) BY NANA MALONE

 

 

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There was one rule he couldn’t break…

Zephyr Donovan knew the sacred rule. Never date a student.

With the demons in his past, all he wanted was a fresh start. He wasn’t looking for trouble. But trouble tasted so damn good.

There are reasons for the rules…

Malia Adams had a complicated life. Well, actually it was pretty simple. Survive. Stay off the streets by any means necessary. And that was a nightly struggle. She didn’t have time to get involved with anyone.

Especially not the one person she can’t have.

Even if he is sex on a stick.

All he needs to do is stay away. All she needs to do is forget him. Looks like they’re both rule-breakers.

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: KISSING STRANGERS: HOW TO DATE LIKE A BOSS ONLINE BY ALETHEA SPIRIDON

 

 

 

Funny, forthright, and hopeful, Kissing Strangers is a survival-based how-to guide about looking for love online ... and how to separate the men from the frogs.

 

Out Now! – Kissing Strangers: How to Online Date Like a Boss by Alethea Spiridon.

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Title: Kissing Strangers: How to Online Date Like a Boss

Author: Alethea Spiridon

Genre: Dating

Release Date: January 30, 2018

Length: 40,000 words

 

 

Blurb:


So many frogs. So few princes.

Every single (and soon-to-be-single) woman knows the Dating Horror Stories. The guy who charms your panties off before he bolts. The funeral planner with a foot fetish. The Early Ejaculator. Or that filmmaker looking for a soul mate—provided you don't mind he lied about his height, his weight, his wife, and... oh look, a micro-penis. How nice.

The bad news is that these guys exist. The good news? There are ways to find them, avoid them, and concentrate your energies on non-fuckwits. Who, as it turns out, also exist. Hurrah!

From deciphering Man Speak to the sexy perks of 30-year-old men, Catfishing 101, navigating hookup culture, and the safety precautions every woman should take, author Alethea Spiridon taps into her own hilarious—and occasionally heart-crushing—experiences in the dating world. Funny, forthright, and hopeful, Kissing Strangers is a survival-based how-to guide about looking for love online ... and how to separate the men from the frogs.

 

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Praise for Kissing Strangers:
“I absolutely loved reading this book! Funny and engaging, this is a great guide for women who are getting their toes wet into the online dating pool. It’s funny, informative, compelling. I wish I had read this when I was online dating. It would have helped me a lot. I made a lot of those mistakes!” Bestselling author, Carmen Falcone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excerpt:

 

To Find a Prince You Have to

Kiss Some Toads

 

Back on the Block

 

I was curious and the solution was easy. Here were tons of potential suitors online. Just pick one, right?

 

Nope.

 

It means diving in and wading through thousands of men to hopefully come out with a few you won’t mind giving up a few hours for.

 

I joined Match.com for eighty dollars and three months, set up a picture (albeit an older one; yeah, I did that my first time), and wrote a brilliantly edgy, smart ass, and to the point profile. The messages and winks started rolling in.

 

Finding a decent man is hard work.

 

I sent my brother a text one night: Are men as awful as I remember?

 

His response blew me away: Oh sure. Good men are hard to find. That is very accurate. That’s why I have few friends. We know that too and avoid those guys.

 

Ha! Well, there you have it. A good man is hard to find. If I intend to find one (and I do), I can’t give up.

 

Three hundred days to a wakeup

 

I decided to go in hard for a year and see what was out there, how it worked, how men worked. What this dating thing was really all about and like. This is part of my story and what I’ve discovered along the way. Learn from it. Laugh at it.

 

Girlfriend to girlfriend, this is what I know and wish someone had told me.

 

You’ve Decided to Try Online Dating …Great!

 

Once you’ve decided to try online dating, you need to figure out which sites to go on. Each site has a different vibe and feel to it, and the only way you can effectively gauge that is by going on and figuring out what you like…and don’t.

 

My first bit of insight for you is this: Dating is a numbers game.

 

It’s as simple as that. Dramatic? Not in the least! Come back after you read this in full, and after you online date a bit, and see if you don’t agree. I want you to have fun kissing strangers, but I want you to go in with a realistic vision too. I want you to know how to online date like a boss.

 

Date by the numbers. That’s how men do it! And on this battlefield, there are fewer men for every woman. Like three women for every man. Ugh. Seriously. We’re literally duking it out on the battlefield. But let’s not! Please. We can share (and some of you love doing that, legitimately). That being said, the sad truth is that the odds are not in our favour, it seems. But they can be if…

 

We date like a man! You might get rejected, but you’ll be rejected from the guys you want a chance with. If you simply wait for guys to reach out to you, you might only hear from the guys you already know you don’t want.

 

So… get on the sites I list below and get on them all even. Rotate between three and four. Play by those damn numbers, because that’s how men do it and that’s how you’ll increase your chances of getting the guy.

 

 

 

About Alethea Spiridon:

 

 

 

Alethea is a writer and editor (lots of romance books, so many) out of Ontario, Canada. When her marriage fell apart she realized she had to get back out there and figure out how to date again or accept a life of eating from the Dinner For One menu option permanently. The book in your hands (or on your screen) is the result of that research. If it saves one woman (you!) from the landmines out there in the DatingVerse, then she’s done her job. For more bits of dating advice and man mysteries solved, visit her website at www.littleblackhook.com.



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GETTING TO KNOW THE AUTHOR (Q & A)

 

Becky on Books asks: How do you realistically find time for dating with work, a kid, and a writing career?

 

You’re right, it’s tough and hard, and some weeks almost impossible. I made it more a priority when I was writing the book on online dating because I needed to experience dating. Now that I have, and know what most men are like, I’m not as eager or willing to give up what precious time I do have. All that getting ready (something men still don’t quite understand), driving to wherever, then the time invested in actually meeting…it’s a lot to do and to do to only be disappointed most of the time.

 

Now I only bother with people I feel there could really be a match with. Before I was open to seeing if matches could be found in unlikely places. I just don’t have time for that now. And many, many men are not understanding when it comes to a woman being busy and having other obligations, and needing flexibility. I may have to change date night or the time…they seem to want a woman who can be attentive to them and them only, and live in some bubble that isn’t impacted by responsibilities. They take it personally! I don’t need that.

 

Yes, dating takes time. I reserve that time for real potential candidates now, and even then, it’s tricky because, honestly, three quarters of the time I’m dog tired and just want to go to bed. Those are the times I wish I could fast forward and be at the already-know-you stage of dating where he could come over, bring fries, and we cuddle in bed watching Lovesick again because it’s that good. But reality looms large and to get to that sweet spot we. Must. Go. On. Dates.

 

Magi Romance asks: As a Romance Editor what are your favorite and least favorite romance tropes?

 

I adore the tropes that require the hero and heroine to have a feisty, electric, dynamic relationship charged with tension, sexual and other. A Taming of the Shrew kind of energy a la Taylor and Burton. So those tropes would be marriage of convenience (my favourite trope), blackmail, and revenge. I love a good nanny story, and a friend of mine is writing one now and it’s going to be amazeballs.

 

I don’t tend to gravitate to, say, second chances or reunited lovers, though stats seem to say readers love those two tropes. I just find the stories end up being a bit flat. I mean, yes, it can be done well, and has been done well, but a lot of the time it’s simply a nice sweet story that doesn’t zing with energy, the kind of energy I enjoy at any rate. Really, I don’t care what trope you use as long as there is conflict galore, amazing sexual tension, and a proper romantic arc. These seem like basic requirements for a romance, but you’d be surprised how many writers struggle with those three.   






Miss Riki asks: Everybody fudges the truth in an online profile....right? What is your deal breaker? Or is even a white lie or omission grounds for dismissal? 

 

I’ve never lied, at all, on a profile. Not one iota. What’s the point? The other person will eventually figure it out. And what an awful way to start a potential relationship, if that’s what you’re there for. Many people are only looking for hookups, so lying about career, money, etc. doesn’t matter to them that much. Your height and weight will. Honestly, I haven’t encountered too many people who have lied on their profiles. There was one guy, and I mention him in the book. It was horrifying to discover when we first met because he lied so drastically. That’s a deal breaker for me for sure. Honesty is number one. You’re out if you lie.

 

So, yes, a white lie is grounds for dismissal in my books. And it should be in yours too! If they start lying about the little things right from the start, then, girl, there isn’t much hope for the future and when it comes to bigger things. It says a lot about a person’s character, and you can choose to dismiss it … at your own peril.

 

Reviews in Heels asks: Have you ever met a guy who was better than initial impressions would suggest? How did he redeem himself? 

No. And I’m sorry for such a short reply! I pretty much know going in what I’m going to get, though there have been doozy curveballs thrown at me that I did not see coming. I wouldn’t go out with a guy who I thought was iffy to start, so no one had to redeem himself on my clock. I know this happens and it’s always a delight, to be sure, when someone turns out to be better than expected. I’ve had guys flake out on date day and then message days later, but not to redeem themselves or apologize, so they got the boot.

 

For the most part, in my experience, they turn out to be far more disappointing than expected and the answer to this is really simple: projecting oneself online, through text and email, and even phone, allows for the creation of some kind of persona more easily. But everything comes clean and is revealed in the first meet. That’s where the goods come to life… and get packing nine times out of ten.



The Avid Reader asks:  How many times does a person need to go out with someone before they are considered as "dating that person"? I ask because young people these days can go out with a person for months and still not count that as dating or that they are boyfriend/girlfriend etc

 

I love this question and touch on it in my book. Dating is dead today. Nobody dates anymore. Men are terrified of saying they are dating someone, because they are so afraid of commitment in all of its forms. Why commit to one woman when at the slip of a finger you can have ten more who might be better than the one you’re currently seeing/sleeping with? Dating has been bypassed. Most people go from hooking up/hanging out to boyfriend/girlfriend, ditching the courtship and dating stages.

 

You aren’t dating until you hear him say you are dating…or until you get the courage to ask him if that’s what you’re doing. Today, most people are hooking up and hanging out. You used to be able to assume that after five dates you were, logically speaking, dating a guy, but not anymore. Until a conversation has been had about dating or seeing each other exclusively, you aren’t doing anything but seeing each other casually and/or hooking up and hanging out. The word dating is akin to marriage and serious commitment to most men. It freaks them out.

 

Do not assume you are dating after three, four, ten dates. Unless you hear him say it or you ask…you aren’t doing anything remotely like dating and it’s just casual at this moment. Honestly, nobody knows what the hell is going on anymore because all the protocols of courtship have been tossed into the fire and we’re now left with this free-loving haze that has us all wondering where we stand with other people. It’s a strange and confusing time to be “dating.”

 

Love in a time of Feminism asks: What are subtle but massive red flags to look out for on dating profiles? The ones that look innocent enough but actually should be setting off alarm bells.

 

I’m always wary of the profiles that seem to cater to what a man thinks a woman wants to hear. You know, all the sweet things, like he’s looking for love, his best friend, his soul mate, wants to walk hand in hand with the love of his life…most men do not talk like this or think like this. Maybe once he’s head over heels in love. Maybe. Most catfishing profiles start and end like this because they want to draw in all the lonely women who are desperate for love and a man to say such sweet things to her.

 

Another red flag is when they have a laundry list of attributes they are looking for. Women do this too, but I find people who have lists are going to be people who are neurotic and difficult to please. You have to be savvy and read profiles carefully.

 

If it seems over the top, demanding, or simply says something lame like “Ask me” or “I don’t like to share myself online so message me” then you’re potentially dealing with men who aren’t sincerely wanting to be online to look for anything real. The “Ask me” boys are really here for a booty call, so if that’s your thing, amen, and have at it. The blank profile guys are either here for just a booty call or are so damn lazy and apathetic about the whole online dating experience they can’t even be bothered to fill anything in. I think that tells you everything you need to know about that guy.

 

 

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TEASER WEDNESDAY: TEMPTING THE DOMME BY GOLDEN ANGEL

 

 

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When it becomes clear Olivia has attracted the attention of someone else - and not in a good way - the tension among the entire Stronghold group goes through the roof and Luke can't help but feel protective no matter how Olivia resists him.

 

With two strong personalities both used to winning, who will come out on top in the end?

 

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

HAPPY BOOK WEEK: GOLD (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY

 

  

 

Gold by Adele Huxley is LIVE!

 

 

 

Title: Gold

 

Author: Adele Huxley

 

Publication Date: Jan 30 2018

 

Cover Designer: T.E. Black Designs

 

Genre: Action-Adventure, Mystery, Suspense

 

 

 

Perfect if you love: Hate-to-love, sarcasm, adrenaline action, unpredictable twists, complex relationships, the Olympics, and romance series!

 

 

  

Ending: Happily For Now (Series concludes in Platinum - Dangerous Games 4)

 

 

 

A fight for survival

 

 

 

Ambushed. Attacked. Kidnapped. Penny, Phoenix, and the others are held hostage in a freezing barn. Their chances of escape are slim, slimmer still if Penny can’t figure out who she can trust. 

 

 

 

Penny didn’t come to the Unity Games to make friends, yet the ambush back at the Lodge stung to the core. Unwilling to blow her cover, she’s ready to put some distance between her and Phoenix’s accusing eyes. Figures he’d be the one the kidnappers tie her to. 

 

 

 

Phoenix isn’t having a good week. Heartbroken, scared, and now held hostage. Their only hope of getting out alive is intrinsically tied to trust. Can he believe her? Can she let him in? Will they break through their issues before the kidnapping turns deadly?

 

 

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REVIEWGOLD (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY

 

Gold (Dangerous Games, #3)Gold by Adele Huxley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


With each novel Ms. Huxley amps up the suspense. Bronze was a chance for readers to get their feet wet as they got the lay of the land. Silver was right on the edge of the intrigue and Gold thrusts readers into the abyss of danger. Dangerous Games is about more than solving a mystery. It's about not judging a person based on public opinion. It's about risking your heart and even your well being to protect the people you love and lastly, it's a chance to discover the traits that make a person more than just a gifted athlete, a pretty face or a dangerous foe. Gold is the climax to a ride that has been an emotionally challenging maze of puzzles but a delightful experience. A smartly written, change of pace for me.



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HAPPY BOOK DAY: WHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*****

When the Stars Come Out
A Cottonbloom Novel
By Laura Trentham

 

 

Cottonbloom. A beautiful, faraway place where a woman can escape her past—and find reason to stay forever in Laura Trentham's When the Stars Come Out. . .

Willa Brown never planned to stay in Cottonbloom. She was on the way to somewhere else when she landed there and found work at the Abbot brothers’ garage. . .and a sense of comfort and safety that she had never known. The same holds true for Jackson Abbott himself. With one glance in her direction, he can make Willa’s heart melt. But what begins as an unrequited crush turns into something far more powerful than Willa could have ever imagined. . .

Jackson’s most meaningful relationship has always been with his car—and he’s not afraid to admit it. Still, he can’t help but become emotionally entangled with his new star mechanic Willa, who is definitely hiding some dark secrets of her own beneath the hood. Jackson desperately wants Willa to trust him, and to seek protection in his arms. But even as the two slowly surrender to their shared attraction, the danger lurking in Willa’s past remains a stubborn obstacle. Can she open up enough to give them both a chance at having real and lasting love?

 

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REVIEWWHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM

 

When the Stars Come Out (Cottonbloom, #5)When the Stars Come Out by Laura Trentham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A girl has to have a few secrets. In Willa's case secrets are a way of life. Her demons are well hidden but her fears hover close to the surface. On the run from her past, a charming piece of heaven catches her eye and convinces her to put down roots, while looking over her shoulder every step of the way. Trouble finds her when she meets a sexy guy, willing to take a chance on a drifter like her. Jackson Abbott has a good heart, reliable soul and a sense of family that draws her in, even as she pulls away. 

Jackson is equally intrigued about the spitfire with haunted eyes, hot body and mad mechanic skills. He knows she's hiding something and wants her trust even as he craves her heart. Will he convince the drifter to stop running? When the Stars Come Out takes a walk on the wild side with a fiery heroine and sizzling attraction. Willa is a masterful illusionist and Jackson has all the tricks to figure her out. Suspenseful, sweet and seductive.




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“I’m not a damn car.” Anger heated her voice.

“I know that.”

“Do you?” She stopped and he turned to face her. “You haven’t spared a thought about how much you pay me or what I wear or why fall is my favorite season for two years.”

“I know and that’s my bad. I should have been paying more attention to you.”

She made a scoffing sound. That’s exactly what she didn’t need. Everything depended on her staying under the radar. “You want to fix me like I’m some broken-down car. Or fix my problems or whatever. But that’s not how people work. Maybe I’m unfixable.”

Half his face was in shadows from the setting sun. Even in the best of times it was difficult to get a read on his mood, but the roughness in his voice was more pronounced than usual. “I don’t want to fix you. I want to help you. I want you to trust me.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praise for When the Stars Come Out

 

"The fifth installment in the Cottonbloom series, following Leave the Light On (2017) is hot and sweet, and readers will cheer for Willa and Jackson. Fans of Kristan Higgins and Susan Mallery will love the immersive world that Trentham has created in Cottonbloom, a small southern town divided by the Mississippi River." Booklist

 

"When the Stars Come Out is a tender and sexy small-town tale of blossoming love." BookPage

 

Returning to Cottonbloom has never been sweeter, When The Stars Come Out is pure literary magic, it's sure to have readers mesmerized from start to finish!! Red’s Romance Reviews, 5 stars

 

 

 

 


Author Bio


An award-winning author, Laura Trentham was born and raised in a small town in Tennessee. Although, she loved English and reading in high school, she was convinced an English degree equated to starvation. She chose the next most logical major—Chemical Engineering—and worked in a hard hat and steel toed boots for several years.
She writes sexy, small town contemporaries and smoking hot Regency historicals. KISS ME THAT WAY, Cottonbloom Book 1, won the Stiletto Contest for Best Long Contemporary and finaled in the National Readers Choice Award. THEN HE KISSED ME, Cottonbloom Book 2, was named an Amazon Best Romance of 2016 and was a finalist for the National Excellence for Romance Fiction. TILL I KISSED YOU, Cottonbloom Book 3, is a finalist in the Maggie contest. LEAVE THE NIGHT ON, the latest Cottonbloom book, was named an iBooks Best Book of the Month and a Recommended Read from NPR.
When not lost in a cozy Southern town or Regency England, she's shuttling kids to soccer, helping with homework, and avoiding the Mt. Everest-sized pile of laundry that is almost as big as the to-be-read pile of books on her nightstand.

 

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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: WELL PLAYED BY J.S. SCOTT AND RUTH CARDELLO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren:

Graham is my brother's best friend. He’s always been my

protector and my confidant because he accepts me the way I am—and not

many do. I can’t imagine not having him in my life.

Our weekend

together was supposed to be a celebration. I graduated from college,

Graham got engaged and signed with a pro football team, and my brother

landed his dream job. It should have been the best time of our lives.

Except that the weekend started with me walking in on Graham's fiancée going down on my brother.

I

complicated the situation by having sex with Graham after that, but I

wanted to comfort him and, damn, when I saw desire in his eyes—for me—I

couldn’t say no. I’ve wanted him for so long.

Now he doesn’t want to see me. He says he has a darker side he needs to protect me from.

Where do we go from here? Do I try to pretend to be his friend again or push him to open up to me and possibly lose him forever?

Graham

Sleeping

with one of my best friends was not exactly a brilliant idea. It made

things complicated, and I didn't do anything that threw my life into

chaos.  The fiancée her brother Jack, had stolen had been part of my

life plan, one more step I was taking to be somebody.  Granted, I hadn't

been in love with my intended bride, but I didn't really know how to

love anybody.

I survived.

I pushed to achieve more.

I battled my way to the top of the heap in my pro football career..

I'm a total dick, and I don't want Lauren to see the side of me that would trample over anybody to work my way up in the world.

Lauren

sees me as a hero, a title I'd never gain with anybody else in my life,

so I wanted to keep her sheltered from the hard realities of my life.  I

wanted her to continue to think I was a nice guy when I was really just

the opposite.     

We never should have crossed the line of going from friends to lovers.   

There's

too much Lauren doesn't know about me, and I care enough about her that

I don't want her to share my pain and the darkness that never sees

daylight inside me.   

I want her, but she's a woman I can never have.  She's too smart, too sweet, and way too good for a guy like me.  

Unfortunately, pushing her away becomes much more difficult than I'd planned...

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Well Played!


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REVIEWWELL PLAYED BY J.S. SCOTT AND RUTH CARDELLO

 

Well PlayedWell Played by J.S. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


When is a mistake not a mistake? When it's meant to be? Well Played is the ultimate double team. J.S. Scott brings the heated complications of romance and Ruth Cardello brings the humor and heart. Betrayal sets the stage for an emotional roller coaster ride. Lauren is caught up in the storm of love, secrets and loss. Graham is her heart's desire, but the event that brings them together is rapidly tearing their friendship apart. What once was precious is on the verge of becoming a battlefield. Will these soul mates survive the war? No one does love like J.S. Scott and Ruth Cardello. Separately, they make their mark, together they are a force to be reckoned with. Grab hold of your heart because, this love story is going to be a bumpy ride.



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A brand new series set in a whole new world. 

Dalton:

Women are a perk of my lifestyle. I work hard. I deserve to play

harder. But I didn’t get on the Forbes List of Rising Entrepreneurs by

getting lost in the baggage and disruption that comes with dating. I’ve

seen dozens of men fail when they fall in love. Pathetic.

That's

why I chose the Bachelor Tower. It was designed by a genius, my hero:

the late, Garry F. Sinclair. He created an all-male haven for ambitious

men who want to live like kings and play by their own rules. Casino

nights, a fully equipped gym and lap pool, cigar and Scotch bar, and a

media room with screens the size of the average movie theater. The list

is endless. I easily network with men trying to launch their careers or

those at the top who want to stay hungry. The best part: the tower

attracts women, beautiful women who hang out in the lobby bar and vie

for an invite upstairs. Easy, like fishing in a barrel.

Until Sinclair dies and Penny Fuller moves into the apartment next to me because the new owner doesn't share his vision.

Everyone

agrees Penny can't stay. I don't want to get involved, but she doesn't

understand the lengths my fellow building mates will go to to get her

out. She's not only irresistibly sexy and painfully optimistic, she's

also in real danger.

Siding with her would be career suicide.

Betraying her was never my intention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J.S. "Jan" Scott is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA

Today bestselling author of steamy romance. She's an avid reader of all

types of books and literature. Writing what she loves to read, J.S.

Scott writes both contemporary steamy romance stories and paranormal

romance. They almost always feature an Alpha Male and have a happily

ever after because she just can't seem to write them any other way! She

lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two very

spoiled German Shepherds.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth Cardello hit the New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers

Lists for the first time back in 2012.  Millions of sales are evidence

that her her books are akin to potato chips, addictive from the first

one. She has created a multi-series billionaire world with a combination

of escapism and realism that has gained her a faithful following of

readers.

What Kindle Reviewers write about her:

"Wow hot at every page. Heart stopping, fear raging, mind blowing wonderful."

"I'm

a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back

and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story

like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners,

unique, heart wrenching, and I love them all. There isn't two alike in

the bunch and I feel like i know the characters personally. I personally

read 97 authors books. And I buy every book they put out. This author

is in my top 10. Great job and keep them coming."

"Love this

series. Got me to start reading again. I look forward to the next book.

Thank you for giving me the love of reading back."

Ruth Cardello

was born the youngest of 11 children in a small city in northern Rhode

Island. She spent her young adult years moving as far away as she could

from her large extended family. She lived in Boston, Paris, Orlando, New

York--then came full circle and moved back to New England. She now

happily lives one town over from the one she was born in. For her,

family trumped the warmer weather and international scene. She

was an educator for 20 years, the last 11 as a kindergarten teacher.

When her school district began cutting jobs, Ruth turned a serious eye

toward her second love- writing and has never been happier. When she's

not writing, you can find her chasing her children around her small farm

or connecting with her readers online.

 

 

 

 

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