Thursday, May 7, 2015

Review: The Consequence of Loving Colton by Rachel van Dyken



Synopsis:

My name is Milo Caro and I have a confession to make.

I’ve been in love with Colton Mathews since I was five. He should have known that sharing a cookie with a sugar obsessed little monster would do the trick–it sealed his fate. So really, the fact that he’s sporting a black eye, a limp, almost got ran over by a car, and was nearly responsible for another person’s death? Right. HIs fault. Not mine.

I made a pact with myself–this weekend would be different. I’d come home for my brothers wedding, smile, and Colton would naturally melt into my arms, we’d get married have five kids, live in a house by the river, and get a dog named scratch (clearly I’ve thought this through).

What really happened? I punched my brother in the face, Colton kissed me and apologized, I lied about having a boyfriend, oh and everyone wants to meet the mystery man.

They say laughter always comes before insanity–ha, ha. All I wanted was my brother’s best friend…instead I’m sitting in prison.

Let this be a lesson to you all…life rarely happens the way you want it to.

Damn cookie.
 

Review by Michele:

*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley*

This was my first book by Rachel Van Dyken and I had no idea what to expect. I went in blind - I didn't even read the synopsis, which is very rare for me. What a pleasant surprise! It was hilarious and sweet and romantic... and pretty ridiculous. I needed a light book right now, and The Consequence of Loving Colton was perfect. I laughed so much. There were moments that were totally outrageous and unbelievable, but it is just a fun book. I loved the "best friend, little sister" romance. I really liked all of the characters, even Jayne, who everyone hates. And Max.... I loved him, but I also wanted to strangle him!  The entire story takes place over only 2 days, but so much happens!

If you are looking for a fun, light read that will make you laugh out loud, I recommend The Consequence of Loving Colton!
 

I am looking forward to the next book to get Max's story.  I can only imagine the shenanigans that will go on!!

4 stars.

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Review: Asa by Jay Crownover





Synopsis:


Jay Crownover’s New York Times and USA Today bestsellingMarked Men series continues with the much anticipated story of southern charmer and certified criminal Asa Cross.

Starting over in Denver with a whole new circle of friends and family, Asa Cross struggles with being the man he knows everyone wants him to be and the man he knows he really is. A leopard doesn’t it change its spots and Asa has always been a predator. He doesn’t want to hurt those who love and rely on him, especially one luscious arresting cop who suddenly seems to be interested in him for far more than his penchant for breaking the law. But letting go of old habits is hard, and it’s easy to hit bottom when it’s the place you know best.

Royal Hastings is quickly learning what the bottom looks like after a tragic situation at work threatens not only her career but her partner’s life. As a woman who has only ever had a few real friends she’s trying to muddle through her confusion and devastation all alone. Except she can’t stop thinking about the sexy southern bartender she locked up. Crushing on Asa is the last thing she needs but his allure is too strong to resist. His long criminal record can only hurt her already shaky career and chasing after a guy who has no respect for the law or himself can only end in heartbreak.

A longtime criminal and a cop together just seems so wrong . . . but for Asa and Royal, being wrong together is the only right choice to make.


Michele's Review:


"We were marked and had been marked in unforgettable and forever ways. We were all better men for it. Marked men."

A wonderful ending to an unforgettable series. These Marked Men and women have woven their way into my heart, and their stories will stay with me for a very long time.

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Asa. I didn't like him very much after the little bit I saw of him in previous books. But I'm all about second chances. I figured if Rome liked him and trusted him, I could too. And the southern charmer won me over.

Asa doesn't make things easy, but Royal is determined to get to him. She sees the good in him that he doesn't even believe is there. I loved watching them learn to live and love and trust together.

The epilogue was perfection. It left me smiling, with tears in my eyes. I'm going to miss the Marked Men and women, but these books are ones that I am sure that I'll reread again and again.
Bravo, Jay Crownover!
 
5 stars!!

Purchase link:

http://www.amazon.com/Asa-Marked-Novel-Jay-Crownover-ebook/dp/B00LZXFB6Y/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1431036589&sr=8-1&keywords=asa

Wednesday, May 6, 2015


We are very excited to announce a brand new stand-alone from

NYT Bestselling author Karina Halle!






























She thinks he's an arrogant playboy.


He thinks she's an uptight prude.


But he's about to make her an offer she can't refuse.





Nicola Price used to have it all – a great career, the perfect boyfriend, an excessive shoe collection and

an apartment in one of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods. But when she gets knocked up and her

asshat boyfriend leaves her high and dry, Nicola’s perfectly crafted world comes tumbling down. And

stays that way.





Now, Nicola is the proud single mom to a five-year old daughter and living a giant lie. She can barely

afford their ghetto apartment and all the men she dates run when they hear she comes with a child.

She’s struggling and scared – and nowhere near where she thought she’d be at age thirty-one.





Her saving grace comes in the form of a tall, handsome and wealthy Scotsman Bram McGregor, the

older brother of her friend Linden. Bram understands a thing or two about pride, so when tragic

circumstances place Nicola at rock bottom, he offers them a place to live in the apartment complex he

owns. It’s pretty much the perfect deal, so as long as she doesn’t mind living beside Bram, a man that,

despite his generosity, seems to antagonize her at every turn.





But nothing in life is free and as Nicola gets her feet back on the ground, she discovers that the

enigmatic playboy may end up costing her more than she thought.





She might just lose her heart.





                         

                     Those McGregor

brothers are nothing but trouble...










ADD TO GOODREADS























With her USA Today Bestselling The Artists Trilogy published by Grand Central Publishing, numerous

foreign publication deals, and self-publishing success with her Experiment in Terror series, Vancouver-

born Karina Halle is a true example of the term "Hybrid Author." Though her books showcase her love of

all things dark, sexy and edgy, she's a closet romantic at heart and strives to give her characters a

HEA...whenever possible.Karina holds a screenwriting degree from Vancouver Film School and a

Bachelor of Journalism from TRU. Her travel writing, music reviews/interviews and photography have

appeared in publications such as Consequence of Sound, Mxdwn and GoNomad Travel Guides. She

currently lives on an island on the coast of British Columbia where she’s preparing for the zombie

apocalypse with her husband and rescue pup.





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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

New Release 

Sweet Girl by Rachel Hollis


























Synopsis:

Can be read as a standalone.

Max Jennings is in a bad mood. It’s not anything you did; it’s just that secrets from her past make it her natural state of being. But she’s not going to talk about it or share her feelings, so don’t bother asking.

Max’s bad mood means that very few people actually truly understand her or know that her secret dream is to be a pastry chef. When a rare opportunity to work for world-famous Avis Phillips presents itself, Max jumps at the chance. Avis and her staff aren’t stingy with the tough love, so Max spends every spare minute practicing her craft. As she bakes brownies and custards, cookies and galettes, she builds an unlikely friendship with a man she once loathed and finds herself falling into something she’s spent the last six years avoiding. Will she let her painful past stand in the way, or will she muster the strength to forgive herself and realize her full potential?

Michele's Review:

All her life, Max Jennings has dreamed of being a pastry chef. But secrets from her past have prevented her from pursuing that dream, and also from getting too close to anyone. When an opportunity to work for a world renowned pastry chef presents itself, she doesn't think - she just says yes. But spending hours concocting new recipes, spending time with her family, friends and a certain annoying boy, all while trying to keep her past a secret, is totally exhausting.

I really liked Party Girl. But I loved Sweet Girl!! Max is such a great character.... I couldn't help but like her, even when she was rude and unlikable. She has so many layers.... I couldn't stop reading. I needed to find out what made her into the person she was - and it broke my heart. This story is sweet and heartbreaking and redeeming. I loved watching Max evolve. And we also get more of Miko and Landon and Brody and Taylor.

I adore Rachel Hollis's descriptive writing style and her fascinating characters. I cannot wait to read more by this author!

5 stars!
 

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SYNOPSIS
TASTE ME is a collection of sexy scenes from the hottest releases of 2015, both newly released and coming soon. This all-star lineup of authors includes bestselling authors...
Tijan, Alessandra Torre, Lauren Blakely, Skye Warren, CD Reiss, Anna Zaires, Red Phoenix, Cherise Sinclair, Kendall Ryan, Chelle Bliss, TK Leigh, Toni Aleo, Sam Crescent, Jenika Snow, Julia Sykes, Nina Levine, Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliot, Ainsley Booth, Katy Regnery, Shari Slade & Amber Lin, Shoshanna Evers, Pam Godwin, Carolyn Crane, Molly Joseph, Ella Sheridan, Karla Doyle, and Brooke Cumberland
This compilation is intended as a free preview of this year’s hot releases to help readers find their next hot read.
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NEW RELEASE

A Shattered Moment by Tiffany King

Blurb:

In the new series by the bestselling author of the Woodfalls Girls novels, six friends—fresh from high school graduation—discover that the future can come at you from out of nowhere.

This is Mackenzie’s story…


Mackenzie Wilson once had hope for what life had to offer, but everything changed on the night of her graduation. A year later, the only way she can find comfort is by keeping her head down and hoping she remains unnoticed at college.

When Bentley James discovered Mac in that twisted SUV, he was just a newbie EMT on his first call. It was a gut-wrenching moment that made him realize not everyone can be saved—and sometimes they don’t want to be.

A chance encounter on campus brings Bentley back into Mac’s life. Despite her initial resistance, he sets out to discover the girl hiding beneath a shield of seclusion. He evokes painful memories in Mac—but also feelings. As the spark between them grows, Mac must decide if she can let go of the past and believe in something as fragile as love…






Monday, May 4, 2015

NOW AVAILABLE 

Worth the Trip (A Fisher's Light Companion Novella) By Tara Sivec!!

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EaqeAx
B&N: http://bit.ly/1OS1f00
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1DNnlF9