Cover Reveal: Nobody Does it Better by Lexi Blake + Excerpt

   

   

    A spy who specializes in seduction

Kayla Summers was an elite CIA double agent, working inside China’s deadly MSS. Now, she works for McKay-Taggart London, but the Agency isn’t quite done with her. Spy master Ezra Fain needs her help on a mission that would send her into Hollywood’s glamorous and dangerous party scene. Intrigued by the mission and the movie star hunk she will be shadowing, she eagerly agrees. When she finds herself in his bed, she realizes she’s not only risking her life, but her heart.

A leading man who doesn’t do romance

Joshua Hunt is a legend of the silver screen. As Hollywood’s highest paid actor, he’s the man everyone wants to be, or be with, but something is missing. After being betrayed more than once, the only romance Josh believes in anymore is on the pages of his scripts. He keeps his relationships transactional, and that’s how he likes it, until he meets his new bodyguard. She was supposed to keep him safe, and satisfied when necessary, but now he’s realizing he may never be able to get enough of her.

An ending neither could have expected

Protecting Joshua started off as a mission, until it suddenly felt like her calling. When the true reason the CIA wanted her for this assignment is revealed, Kayla will have to choose between serving her country or saving the love of her life.

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EXCERPT:

        “Kayla?” Her eyes came up, a flash of recognition there. “Yes?” “Are you going to sign the contract or do you have more questions?” She picked up the pen sitting on top of the contracts that would bind the two of them together for the next six months. They would reevaluate the relationship at that point in time, but for the next six months, she was his. His bodyguard. His submissive. Bought and properly paid for. He would take care of her and she would give him what he needed. She signed with a flourish and sat back, a gleam of curiosity in her eyes. He was curious, too, and there was zero reason to not satisfy their curiosity. Hard and soft limits had been gone over. They would find their communication style as they went along. But first she should understand that he was in control. “Come sit on my lap.” She didn’t hesitate. She stood and turned, shifting so she could maneuver her way onto his lap. Her weight came down on him and he wrapped an arm around her waist. Damn but she made him feel big. He’d seen her take out a man twice her size, but sitting here in his lap she felt small and vulnerable, and fuck him but that did it for him. He slid a hand along her knee, letting himself indulge in the silky smooth feel of her skin against his palm. “Did you do as I asked?” He was well aware his voice had gone husky, deeper than normal. “Yes, Joshua.” She squirmed the tiniest bit, as though trying to find a comfortable position. It might be difficult for her because she was sitting right on his cock, and it was harder and thicker than he could ever remember it being. “How can I trust you?” This was all part of the game he loved so much. Here he could let go and play out the darker of his impulses—to control, to take, to possess. See. Want. Have. “You’ll have to check,” she replied. “Though shouldn’t we go inside?” He reached out and picked up his cell with his free hand, pushing one number and connecting to the security room. He put them on speaker. She needed to understand what she was up against in order for the game to be fair. “Landon?” “This is Burke,” the deep voice replied. “Shane’s on patrol. What can I do for you?” “Burke, I would like to fuck my submissive on the third-floor balcony. Is anyone watching us? Can you see any cameras pointed our way?” A low, masculine chuckle came across the line. “No, Mr. Hunt. And given the angle relative to the beach, you should enjoy your evening without worry. The only peepers I would worry about would be your next door neighbor, and Jared is out for the night.” “I wouldn’t care if he wasn’t. Keep up the good work.” He hung up and his hand tightened. “I would prefer when we’re playing that you don’t question me like that. I know where I want to fuck you. I know when I want to fuck you, and I’m in charge. If I want you in the middle of a crowded freeway, your only response is a yes or a no. Not to question me.” She seemed to relax back against him, as though she was giving up the struggle and choosing to submit. “Yes, Joshua. Yes, I understand, and yes to the sex. Please.” He liked the breathy little please and loved how she squirmed. Still, he wasn’t absolutely sure she’d obeyed him, and he was a man who required proof. He slid his hand up her thigh. “Spread your legs for me.”              

    NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.

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New Release: Miss Mechanic by Emma Hart + Review and Excerpt

                   

 

Two mechanics. One rivalry. She’ll prove she’s as good as she says she is. He’ll prove her place isn’t under the hood. It’s over it.   “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” For twenty-six years, I lived by my daddy’s motto. Which is why “Mechanic Wanted” is all it takes for me to apply for the job at the garage we once owned. And I meet the biggest bastard of them all. Dexter Ryne. Hotter than Hell in July and a firm believer that my place is on reception, taking phone calls and looking pretty. Not getting dirty under the hood of a car. Determined to prove each other wrong, we make a deal. I have three weeks to prove my worth as a mechanic. If I don’t, I’m on telephone duty. If I do, he’ll accept defeat and make my job permanent. Now, all I have to do is fight my attraction to the cocky little… beep. Problem is, an engine isn’t the only thing he knows how to make purr…  

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REVIEW:

3 stars

***

 I liked this book, but didn't love it. This is Dex and Jamie's book. Jamie is a female mechanic. She was raised in her father's car repair garage in their small town. She grew up loving cars and went to work in his garage. When her father is forced to sell the garage for financial reasons, Jamie is out of work. That is until she tries to get a job with the new owners of her father's garage. Dexter's father bought the garage and he is now running it. He has never seen a female mechanic, doesn't think that Jamie can do the job, and doesn't want to hire her. But it is hate at first sight between Jamie and Dex. She dares him to hire her for three weeks to prove her worth. So he hires her temporarily. The two snipe at each other all day long, but is that hate really a mask for feelings between them? As they spend more time together, Jamie proves that she deserves her job and they start to fall for each other.

I enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one didn't quite measure up for me. I liked the story. The idea of a female mechanic and her chauvinistic boss falling in love in a car repair shop is fun and interesting. Sexy times on a toolshelf is also fun. But the chemistry and connection wasn't there for me. Jamie and Dex started off hating each other. They are both sarcastic and mean, always sniping at each other. Now sometimes, this kind of hateful banter can be hot. But in this book, it felt very forced. I didn't really get why they hated each other so much. They acted like two little kids on a playground, picking at each other because they really liked each other. Jamie, especially, is just an unlikable witch. She is a typical heroine by this author. Snarky, rude, bitchy. I didn't get why anyone would like her. The story moves very slow and not very much happens. They don't even kiss until 52%. And then once they "hate sex" each other, it is like one page long. All that supposed buildup, even if I didn't feel it, for nothing. By 83%, they were just starting to maybe like each other, but still wouldn't admit it.
This quote at 94% pretty much sums up the book:

"Right now, as far as I was concerned, we were two people who were attracted to each other, who happened to work together, and who happened to act on that attraction a couple of times."

They won't admit to feelings until 96%. There was no time with them together as a real couple who didn't act like they hated each other. I just didn't buy that these two were ever in love. They had very little chemistry and their whole relationship felt forced.

Overall, though, I did find the book entertaining, even if it wasn't my favorite by this author. The story and the writing were pretty good. I do think it is worth giving a shot and I will try this author again the future!

EXCERPT:


 “Can I help you?” I asked. He blinked and met my eyes. “What the hell are you doing over there?” I pushed to stand up straight. “Right now?” He capped his water bottle. “Well, honestly… I’m just thinking you’d look better over the hood of that car than under it.” I unhooked the hood and slammed it down, spinning on the balls of my feet. Our eyes met properly. I didn’t like what I saw in his—desire, attraction, need. Which was obviously why a shiver ran down my spine. I cocked a hip, putting my hand on it. “The only time you will ever get me over a hood of a car is if a wiper blade needs changing. So, unless you’re a wiper blade...” Dex pulled his phone from his pocket and started tapping the screen. I blinked. “What are you doing?” He peered up at me through his unfairly thick eyelashes. “Seeing if I can get a wiper blade costume for Halloween.” “I don’t even know how to respond to that.” “You can buy wiper blade glasses.” “What?” He raised his eyebrows. “And a lady here on eBay will hand-make any costume. There’s my Halloween sorted.” I stared at him. “You’re not getting me over anything, Dex. Definitely not a car hood. No matter what you think.” He clutched his chest dramatically. “You wound me.” “Unfortunately not fatally,” I muttered. “You also underestimate me.” “There’s a lot of that going around in this garage.” I put the bottle of coolant away. “Touché.” “Thank you.” “Can I ask you something?” I sighed and turned to face him again. “What?” Earnestly, he asked, “Can you stop wearing those tiny shorts? Or yoga pants that make me want to touch your ass every five minutes?” I looked down at the ripped shorts of my dungarees. “Can you keep your thoughts to yourself? Control yourself, maybe? Not look at me and see someone worth screwing?”  

           By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies—usually wine—and writes books. Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love. She likes to be busy—unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.

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New Release: The Santa Trap by Fiona Davenport + Review

The Santa Trap

by Fiona Davenport

A steamy holiday romance by Fiona Davenport!

A hot, single dad.
Plus a sweet & sexy baker.
Brought together by two mischievous boys with a plan that leads to a ho-ho-ho-happily ever after.
The holidays have never been so romantic.

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My Review:

3.5 stars

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 This is an easy, fun Christmas book! This is Harley and David's book. Harley is a the older sister to a little brother. David is a young, hot dad. His eight year old son is best friends with Harley's little brother. The two boys decide to set up the couple so that they can be "related" (a la Parent Trap). When Harley and David meet in the school parking lot, sparks fly. There is some insta-love, some very cute Holiday moments, baking and sleigh riding, and a Christmas eve proposal. Sweet, sexy, somewhat cheesy fun! There's not a ton of depth, but the cuteness is totally satisfying!

New Release: Man Hands by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby + Review

Man Hands

by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby

SUMMARY:

BRYNN

At thirty-four, I’m reeling from a divorce. I don’t want to party or try to move on. I just want to stay home, post a new recipe on my blog: Brynn’s Dips and Balls. 

But my friends aren’t having it. Get out there again, they say. It will be fun, they say. I’m still taking a hard pass. 

Free designer cocktails, they say. And that’s a game-changer. 

Too bad my ex shows up with his new arm candy. That’s when I lose my mind. But when my besties dare me to leap on the first single man I see, they don't expect me to actually go through with it. Literally.

TOM

All I need right now is some peace and quiet while my home renovation TV show is on hiatus. But when a curvy woman in a red wrap dress charges me like she’s a gymnast about to mount my high bar, all I can do is brace myself and catch her. What follows is the hottest experience of my adult life. 

I want a repeat, but my flying Cinderella disappears immediately afterward. She doesn’t leave a glass slipper, either—just a pair of panties with chocolate bunnies printed on them. 

But I will find her.

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REVIEW:

3.25 stars

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 I liked this book, but didn't love it. This is Brynn and Tom's story. Tom is a hot, famous carpenter/designer on HGTV. Brynn is getting over a divorce from a dull, passionless marriage. Her friends convince her she needs a one night stand to get back into the game. They take her to a party of a coworker and she sees her ex-husband with a much younger model. Brynn panics and decides to get back at him. She kisses the first hot guy she sees. That hot guy is Tom. They end up having sex in the boathouse at the party. They don't even know each others' names and Brynn has no idea he is famous. It was just a hot encounter that she thought was over. But Tom is able to track her down through the coworker. He is interested in her, but then something else happens to bring them together. A sex tape is leaked of their time in the boathouse. So Tom's publicist decides that the couple need to pretend to be in a relationship and engaged until the press dies down. So begins a fake engagement, leading to them falling for each other for real. 

This book teeters between OTT cheeseball comedy and being actually funny. There are several eyeroll inducing moments that seemed to be trying way too hard. This book would be good for fans of Tara Sivec. But that is not really my type of comedy. I like more romance in my romantic comedy, but to me this is more comedy with romantic themes. The story was fun and interesting. The characters were fine, but there wasn't enough depth and emotion for me to fully connect to the story. I think if the book was longer and more developed it could have been better. I definitely never felt like they loved each other by the end. They were only together a handful of times and were able to go days between talking. I didn't get the sense of urgency to be together that a relationship provides. Still, this is an entertaining book. It would make a funny movie. I liked it, but I just didn't love it. I am still a fan of Sarina Bowen and I will give this series another try in the future!

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Cover Reveal: Midnight Valentine by J. T. Geissinger

J.T. Geissinger's next novel, MIDNIGHT VALENTINE, releases February 6th and we're so excited to share the cover with you today! Check it out below and preorder your copy now!

 

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About MIDNIGHT VALENTINE

Publishing February 6th, 2018

True love never dies.

Megan and Cassidy were childhood sweethearts who thought they would be together forever. Fate had other plans. Soon after they were married, Cass’s life was tragically cut short. Still grieving her soul mate five years later, Megan moves to the small town of Seaside, Oregon, hoping to rebuild her life.

Her first night there, she meets the town recluse, Theo. Withdrawn, guarded, and mysteriously silent since a terrible accident left him scarred, Theo takes an instant and inexplicable dislike to Megan. But as their paths cross again and again, Megan becomes convinced there’s more to Theo than meets the eye.

When she discovers the reason for his silence, his nightmares, and especially his pointed dislike, Megan becomes convinced of something far more astonishing.

Is a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love possible, or is a broken heart the cruelest kind of liar?

 

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A former headhunter, J.T. Geissinger is the author of more than a dozen novels in contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. She is the recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book, the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, and is a two-time finalist for the RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America®. Her work has also finaled in the Booksellers’ Best, National Readers’ Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards. Join her Facebook reader’s group, Geissinger’s Gang, to take part in weekly Wine Wednesday live chats and giveaways, find out more information about works in progress, have access to exclusive excerpts and contests, and get advance reader copies of her upcoming releases. 

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Cover Reveal: Man Card by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby

Man Card

by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby

Release date: January 15, 2018

SUMMARY:

Nothing ventured, nothing banged...

Ash

I still don't know how it happened. One minute I was arguing with my arrogant competitor--our usual trash-talk over who deserves the larger commission. But somehow I went from throwing down to kneeling down... 

It can never happen again. I don't even like Braht. He's too slick. He's a manipulating mansplaining party boy in preppy clothes.

So why can't I get him out of my head? 

Braht

There are two things I know without question. One: Ash and I are destined for each other. Two: never trust a man with a unibrow.

Ash is my missing my piece. She's the sweet cream to my gourmet espresso. And nothing gets me going faster than her contempt for me. They don't call her the Ashkicker for nothing. 

Eventually I'll win her over...if my past doesn't ruin everything first.

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Cover Reveal: The Thing About Love by Kim Karr

An emotional and unforgettable new romance from New York Times bestselling author Kim Karr. The Thing About Love releases on JANUARY 3rd!

 

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  The whole stethoscope-and-white coat thing isn’t my cup of tea. I prefer a man with an artistic vein in his body. 9 - 5 hours. And I can definitely do without the half-lidded, sleepy bedroom eyes. (Okay, so those are kind of sexy.) Tall, dark, and handsome doesn’t change the fact that he’s arrogant, cocky, and rude. Not that I care, but he’s made it clear he wants nothing to do with a quirky girl like me, which is why he said no. Turns out no isn’t an option. I have a quickie wedding to plan, and Dr. Jake Kissinger doesn’t have a choice. He looks at our situation like he’s stuck with me, but in reality I’m stuck with him. Stuck with his pouty mouth. His long, lean body. And stuck with those loose, low riding scrub pants. (Okay, so the doctor thing is growing on me.) When spending time together turns into more than it should, I know I’m in trouble. He isn’t supposed to make my heart pound. I’m not supposed to make him look twice. And we aren’t supposed to spend the night together. (Okay, so he has more than one artistic vein in his body, and other places.) Falling for him is definitely a mistake. Here’s the thing… Jake is unavailable, and I know it. Just not in the way you might think. I guess you can’t have your cake and eat it too.







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Kim Karr is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. She grew up in Rochester, NY and now lives in Florida with her husband and four kids. She’s always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, she wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. She went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise her family. Kim currently works part-time with her husband and recently decided to embrace one of her biggest passions–writing. Kim wears a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of her family. However, she always finds time to read. One of her favorite family outings was taking her kids when they were little to the bookstore or the library. Today, Kim’s oldest child is seventeen and no longer goes with her on these, now rare and infrequent, outings. She finds that she doesn’t need to go on them anymore because she has the greatest device ever invented–a Kindle. Kim likes to believe in soul mates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. She loves to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart. 

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