Cover Reveal: Thrive by Aly Martinez

Today we are sharing the incredible cover for THRIVE by Aly Martinez. Thrive is the second book in the Guardian Protection series and it can be read as a complete standalone. It will be releasing on January 18! Be sure to sign up for the RELEASE ALERT to be notified when the book goes live!

 

 

Thrive by Aly Martinez (Guardian Protection, #2) 

Coming January 18

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Synopsis:

Technically, you aren’t supposed to fall in love with your best friend’s girl. But if we’re talking technicalities, he wasn’t supposed to be cheating on her every other weekend, either. The day I met Mira York, I knew she was off-limits. But after months of stealing side-glances while he ruined the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen, I realized there wasn’t a rule in the world I wouldn’t break to make her mine. She chose him anyway. I wasn’t sure how I’d ever move on, but bitterness turned into fuel for my fire. Without Mira, I thrived. Until seventeen years later, when she showed back up, begging for protection from the very same man she’d left me for all those years earlier. Now, it was my turn to choose. And she wasn’t going to like my answer. 

THRIVE takes place seventeen years AFTER a love triangle.

 

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

   Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four young children. Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and baked feta. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person. She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.    

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Cover Reveal: Baby Daddy by Kendall Ryan

We are thrilled to bring you the cover for the brand new hot and hilarious standalone from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan.

BABY DADDY releases on February 27th! 

   

       

     A hot and hilarious new standalone from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan.

We met in a trapped elevator.

Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie. I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right? At thirty-five, my life hadn’t taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen. After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn’t want kids, I’d be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way. But once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for. 

This full-length standalone contains a hot, swoonworthy hero, lots of playful banter and some hot baby-making! Enjoy.   

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          A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine. Visit her at: www.kendallryanbooks.com for the latest book news, and fun extras.

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Cover Reveal: The Upside to Being Single by Emma Hart

 

     

If anyone asks, I knew better than to flash my boobs for Mardi Gras beads.

I still don’t know why I did it. Maybe it was the dare from my two best friends. Maybe it was the guys on the balcony saying they’d throw Fireball shots with the beads. Or maybe it was the quiet guy in the corner of that same balcony with piercing gray eyes, wavy dark hair, and a smile so tempting I wanted to climb up there and lick it off his face. Maybe it was because I never thought I’d see them again. Not that it matters. Not today. Because the hotel I manage was finally bought—and the guy who walks in and introduces himself as my new boss is Mr. Tall, Dark, and Silent. There are many upsides to being single. Your new boss knowing what your boobs look like? Not one of them.

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          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 Thing About Love by Kim Karr + Review

An emotional and unforgettable new romance from New York Times bestselling author Kim Karr. The Thing About Love IS NOW LIVE and only 99c for a limited time!

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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.






My Review:

4 stars

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This was a cute book! This is Jake and Juliette’s story. Juliette is a struggling wedding planner. She just inherited her uncle’s business and is not doing well at keeping it afloat. Her last chance at success is her new client, Rory, who is marrying the governor’s son. But plans change a bit when Rory, a senior in college out of town, needs to move the wedding up because her grandmother is dying. She gets her brother, Jake, an ER doctor, to help Juliette plan the wedding in her stead. There is an instant connection between the couple and as they spend more time together, they fall for each other. But sometimes love isn’t enough to keep a couple together, when their futures seem to be moving in different directions. Can Juliette and Jake get over their hangups and be brave enough to let love be enough for them?

I enjoyed this story, although I felt like there were a few bumps that kept it from flowing smoothly. I really liked Jake and Juliette. The wedding theme was really cute. I did think it a little unrealistic that a bride would let her brother and a random wedding planner plan her wedding with no input. But I got over it. This goes from cute, little romcom to being ultra heavy in parts. Both Jake and Juliette happen to be children of people who died on 9/11 in the World Trade Center. I felt like that didn’t really fit into the rest of the story. There was already too much going on to have that added in. It seemed like it was just thrown in for extra drama, when there was enough already. Still, I enjoyed this book. Overall, it came down to a great connection, banter and chemistry between Jake and Juliette. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop and seeing them get their well-deserved HEA. They were really sweet and sexy together!





About the Author: 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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New Year, New Books!

There are so many awesome new releases coming in 2018! I can't wait!


Here are a few I am excited to read:

Heart on Fire by Amanda Bouchet (1/2) - This is the conclusion to the Kingmaker Chronicles and I'm so excited to read this one!

Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann (1/29) - I love everything JEA writes and this book looks like no exception.

Indecent Exposure by Tessa Bailey (1/30) -  Book 2 in The Academy series. The first book in this series, Disorderly Conduct, was my fave read of 2017. So I'm expecting great things from this series!

Escape by Jay Crownover (1/30) - Book 3 in the The Getaway series. This is Lane's story and I can't wait to see him get his HEA. 

Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen (2/12) - I love the Brooklyn Bruisers series and I have been waiting for Nate and Becca's story for so long! Can't wait!

Up in Smoke by T. M. Frazier (2/19) - I have wanted Smoke's story since I first read about him in All the Rage. 

Nobody Does It Better by Lexi Blake (2/20) - Kayla's book! I have loved Kayla's funny, quirky, snarkiness in the Masters and Mercenaries series so I am really excited to read her story!

Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid (3/6) - Kat and Dan's book in the Knitting in the City series. We've watched their relationship develop over the past few books so I can't wait to see how it all works out for them!

Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones (3/27) - The start of a brand new suspense series by one of my fave authors!

Bull in the Woods by Ainsley Booth and Sadie Haller (4/10) - I love the Frisky Beavers series. This is book 5. BDSM + hot Canadians!

Disturbing His Peace by Tessa Bailey (4/24) - Book 3 in The Academy series. The first book in this series, Disorderly Conduct, was my fave read of 2017. So I'm expecting great things from this series!

Hooked on You by Kate Meader (5/7) - Book 4 in the Chicago Rebel's series. I have enjoyed this series a lot and am looking forward to Violet's story!

I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting (5/29) - I love Helena Hunting's brand of humor, great characters and chemistry so I'm definitely looking forward to this standalone. 

What about you guys? Which books are you looking forward to the most in 2017? Please share in the comments!

Year in Review 2017

Happy New Year! Hello 2018!

Best wishes for an awesome 2018! I have had a great first year as a book blogger! I have read so many great books and had fun writing my reviews, interacting with reading buddies, and discovering new authors and books. I have found many hours of happiness lost in the pages or books this year. I am grateful to all my book friends for your friendship and kinship. Here’s to hoping for more awesome reads in 2018!

2017 Year in Review

In 2017, I read 282 books. I was slightly disappointed because last year I read 474. But this year I started blogging so I had a little less reading time. Hopefully I can read more in 2018, now that I have the blogging gig down.


My goodreads page is here, if you’re curious what all I read: www.goodreads.com/user/show/24889330-kimberly-love-notes-book-blog


Here are a few stats:

The first book I read in 2017: Reckless Touch by Veronica Larsen

The last book I read in 2017: Shelter by Jay Crownover

The author I have most read this year was Lexi Blake with 15 books. Followed by Lisa Renee Jones with 11 and Ruby Dixon with 9.

I gave 126 books a 4 star rating or higher. 128 were 3 stars.


Favorites by category:

Favorite Sci-fi romance- The Ice Planet Barbarians series continues to win in this genre. Crackalicious fun!

Favorite PNR- The Theives/Hunter series by Lexi Blake. This series has everything- vampires, shifters, fairies, and sexy menage! Honorable Mention: Fierce Obsessions by Suzanne Wright.

Best Menage- The Kinky Bank Robbers series by Annika Martin, which continued with The Hard way. Sexy, quirky and fun!

Best Duet- The Scarlet Scars duet by J. M. Darhower. I loved this duet. It was so good! Great sexy chemistry and suspense. I think this is my favorite read of the year.

Best New Adult- Trust by Kylie Scott. A character driven romance between two opposites in high school on the cusp of becoming adults after going through a traumatic event together.

Favorite Contemporary Romance- Just Like That by Nicola Rendell. Honorable Mention to Riveted by Jay Crownover and All In by Sarah Curtis.

Favorite Sports Romance- Filthy Player by Stacey Lynn. Sweet and sexy, low angst romance between a waitress and an NFL player.

Best Kinky Fuckery Read- Tie between Act Your Age by Eve Dangerfield and Bait by Jade West.

Favorite Man in Uniform Romance- Tie between Hot Cop and Disorderly Conduct. Who doesn’t love a hot, cocky cop!

Favorite Military Romance- On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton, a continuation of the Wild Aces series.

Most Original Writing- When Life Happens by Jewel E. Ann. Honorable Mention: Sex Says by Max Monroe.

Favorite Romantic Comedy- Tie between Shacking Up by Helena Hunting and Just a Little Junk by Stylo Fantome.

Favorite BDSM Romance- The Masters and Mercenaries series by Lexi Blake. Sexy, suspenseful and angsty.

Favorite Adventure Romance- Wicked Intentions by J. T. Geissinger.

Favorite Student/Teacher Romance- Professed by Nicola Rendell.

Favorite Second Chance Romance- The Cad and The Co-ed by Penny Reid and L. H. Cosway. Bonus- a secret baby!

Favorite Bearded Heroes- The Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid, which continued this year with Beard in Mind.

Favorite Mafia Romance- Torrid by Nikki Sloane. Honorable Mention to With Us by Layla Frost.

Favorite MC Romance- Ride Wild by Laura Kaye

Favorite Good-kind-of-angsty- The Dirty Money series by Lisa Renee Jones. Actually anything by LRJ. And Preservation by Kate Cantarbary, which made me cry buckets.

Book That Needs to be Made into a Movie- Just a Little junk by Stylo Fantome. This fun romantic comedy is a sexier, edgier version of Dude, Where’s My Car! Honorable Mention: Follow by Tessa Bailey. A road trip with a cute dog and a hot guy!


My fave authors this year have been:

Tessa Bailey- Ms Bailey never disappoints. I just love the connection I feel between her characters. She excels in chemistry and sexiness, with complicated, deep characters.

Eve Dangerfield- Ms. Dangerfield takes me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I love her boundry pushing, kinky romance with complicated characters and deep emotions.

Nicola Rendell- I love Ms. Rendell’s characters and their strong, sexy connection. They feel like real people you would want to be friends with. They have humor, friendship and love in spades.

Jewel E. Ann- Always original, memorable and unpredictable, Ms. Ann’s books have strong, amazing characters. Lots of surprises, a great connection, and they will have you on the edge of your seat.

Nikki Sloane- Ms. Sloane’s books are super sexy and full of emotions. Angsty in the best way with strong characters and connection.

Lexi Blake- Lexi Blake’s sexy, romantic suspense never disappoints. Her PNR series was a a fresh, sexy take on the genre.

These are my favorite overall books for 2017:

Follow by Tessa Bailey

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/10/release-blitz-follow-by-tessa-bailey.html

Disorderly Conduct by Tessa Bailey

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/08/new-release-disorderly-conduct-by-tessa.html

Menace and Grievous by J.M. Darhower

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/review-menace-and-grievous-scarlet.html

Just Like That by Author Nicola Rendell

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/review-just-like-that-by-nicola-rendell.html

Riveted by Jay Crownover

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/review-riveted-by-jay-crownover.html

Just A Little Junk by Stylo Fantôme

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/new-release-just-little-junk-by-stylo.html

When Life Happened by Jewel E. Ann

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/06/review-when-life-happens-by-jewel-e-ann.html

Open Hearts by Eve Dangerfield

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/new-release-open-hearts-by-eve.html

Shacking Up by Helena Hunting

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/review-shacking-up-by-helena-hunting_30.html

Professed by Author Nicola Rendell

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/review-professed-by-nicola-rendell.html

On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/review-on-broken-wings-by-chanel-cleeton.html

Hot Cop by Sierra Simone and Laurelin Page

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1988390549?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

Torrid by Nikki Sloane

My Review: http://lovenotesbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/06/new-release-torrid-by-nikki-sloane.html

Filthy Player by Stacey Lynn

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2147121264?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

And my favorite series was the Hunter/Thieves series by Lexi Blake.

More info: https://www.goodreads.com/series/106969-thieves

That's a wrap on 2017!

What about you guys? What were your 2017 favorites? Please share in the comments!

New Release: End Game by Lisa Renee Jones + Review

End Game

(Book 4, Dirty Money series, the conclusion to Shane & Emily's story)

by Lisa Renee Jones

Releasing January 2, 2018

Blurb:

Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy in End Game, the smoldering, scorching final novel in the explosively sexy Dirty Money series from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones.

Sometimes in order to find the one you love, you need to lose yourself completely…

Emily is gone, and Shane hovers on the edge of being consumed by his darkness. Emily is in danger. His family’s empire is in turmoil. And he has blood on his hands. As shocking twists, dark secrets, and explosive betrayals within the Brandon family come to the light, Shane must fight harder than ever before. But without Emily, he is no one…

With every desperate, powerful touch, Emily belongs to Shane. She has been found, but she still isn’t safe, and Shane will stop at nothing to keep her from harm. As they burn bright with passion, vengeance, and despair, the dangers they face grow closer and stronger. Emily has been opened up by Shane’s touch, saved by the dark intimacy he craves. But can Emily save Shane?

It all comes to a head in the shattering conclusion to the Dirty Money series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones.

Review: 

4 stars

****

This was a good conclusion to the Dirty Money series. I won’t give too much of the plot away, but I loved the way everything was wrapped up for Shane and Emily. I loved them together. They were a great couple and I never doubted their love or connection. They were sweet and sexy together. 

I did feel like the ending was a little abrupt and I would have loved an epilogue, but hopefully we will get more glimpses of the couple in Seth’s book in the future. I was left with some unanswered questions about what happened with Martina, etc. I never quite understood Shane’s parents’ relationship and weird dynamic. But all in all, this was a very good series all around. Sexy, sweet and suspenseful! 


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About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author LISA RENEE JONES is the author of the highly acclaimed Inside Out series, and is now in development for a cable television show, to be produced by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland). In addition, her Tall, Dark and Deadly series and The Secret Life of Amy Bensen series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today lists.