New Release: Duke I'd Like to F... Anthology + Review!

 

  

  DUKE I’D LIKE TO F…

Release Date: November 17th   

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  He’s got big duke energy… 

The Chasing of Eleanor Vane - Sierra Simone

Ajax Dartham, the Duke of Jarrell, has a problem. And that problem is his future niece-in-law. When the clever and capable Lady Eleanor Vane—understandably—runs off into the night rather than marry his horrible nephew, the Duke has a choice. Should he catch Eleanor and return her to her fate—or make Eleanor his own instead?

My Dirty Duke - Joanna Shupe

Violet knows that her father's best friend, the Duke of Ravensthorpe, is the most powerful man in all of London with a reputation for sin. But nothing can stop Violet from wanting to shed her wallflower ways and fulfill her darkest, most forbidden desires...even if it means seducing a man twice her age.

                      An Education In Pleasure - Eva Leigh
As a governess to the Duke of Tarrington, Cecilia Holme resigns herself to a passionless life. Except now the old duke is dead and Owen, the new duke, is very tempting—and much younger. Is the chance to give Owen an education in pleasure too enticing to refuse?

Duke For Hire - Nicola Davidson

As her fiery clergyman father chases away all suitors, Miss Ada Blair is resigned to spinsterhood. Yet while she can’t wed, bedding might be another matter. One man meets all her requirements for a discreet and expert pleasure tutor—Jasper Muir, Duke of Gilroy—but he insists on a very wicked contract…

The Duke Makes Me Feel... - Adriana Herrera

Dukes and their demands are nothing new for Marena Baine-Torres. Her newfound success has her little apothecary teeming with ill-mannered aristocrats. But as tiresome as they are, she needs the business. When the unflappable Duke of Linley storms into her shop and makes her an offer she’d be a fool to refuse, Marena soon finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime with a man who is as infuriating as he is intriguing.

      

Review:

3.5 stars

***

Duke, I'd like to F... is a sexy historical romance anthology from some of the best authors of the genre. This was a pretty good anthology with enjoyable stories. The stories all felt deliciously long and practically full length novels. There are a several stories I really liked and a few that were just okay to me, so I am rating this book 3.5 stars. In general, I liked this anthology and felt it was worth reading.

Here are my thoughts about the stories:

The Chasing of Eleanor Vane by Sierra Simone- 3.5 stars. This story was pretty good. It was definitely very sexy, but I didn't love the nonmonogamous feel. I also am not a huge fan of a man still grieving his dead wife after so many years. But I still found the story entertaining. I wish it had an epilogue.

My Dirty Duke by Joanna Shupe-3.75-4 stars. This story was quite good. I enjoyed this one a lot and I think it was my favorite of the bunch. I really liked Max and Violet. I was a little turned off that Violet was the pursuer at first, but their relationship soon evened out. They had great chemistry. The couple were sweet and sexy and turned out to feel like equals to me.

An Education In Pleasure by Eva Leigh- Was not able to finish this story. It just wasn't my taste.

Duke For Hire by Nicola Davidson- 3 stars. This story was only okay to me. I didn't really enjoy the writing style. The speech is formal and usual historical speech. But the modern sex-talk slang felt jarring and did not fit in. I didn't really feel love developing along the way, but I did feel the love between the couple at the end. I did find the story entertaining in general, even if it was not my fave.

The Duke Makes Me Feel... by Adriana Herrera- 3.5 stars. I liked this story. Marena was a POC and a strong, smart heroine. I really liked her and Arlo. They had great chemistry and banter. This was a good read, I just wanted more. The story was good, but the ending felt rushed and I wanted an epilogue. I would love if this story was written into a longer, full book.

Overall, this was an enjoyable book with lots of spicy, sexy fun. There is a lot of variety of stories and authors in this anthology so there is something for everyone. It is definitely worth picking up!

New Release: Dream Bites Cookbook by Kristen Ashley and Suzanne M. Johnson + Review!

 

See what’s cooking!

Dream Bites, a cookbook, filled with to-die-for recipes and short stories featuring her sexy commandos from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley and USA Today bestselling author Suzanne M. Johnson, is available now!

You’re invited to Denver and into the kitchens of Hawk Delgado’s commandos: Daniel “Mag” Magnusson, Boone Sadler, Axl Pantera and Augustus “Auggie” Hero as they share with you some of the goodness they whip up for their women.

Not only will you get to spend time with the commandos, the Dream Team makes an appearance with their men, and there are a number of special guest stars. It doesn’t end there, you’ll also find some bonus recipes from a surprise source who doesn’t like to be left out.

So strap in for a trip to Denver, a few short stories, some reminiscing and a lot of great food.

Welcome to Dream Bites, Cooking with the Commandos!

(Half of the proceeds of this cookbook go to the Rock Chick Nation Charities)

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Review:

3.75-4 stars

****

 Aww, this was a cute book. Dream Bites Cookbook is a collaboration by author Kristen Ashley, featuring stories about characters from her Dream Team series and other series, and Suzanne M. Johnson, cookbook writer. I really enjoyed the short stories about some favorite characters and all of the new gang in the Dream Girls series. So far, Book One from new Dream Team series has been released, Dream Maker, which is Evie and Mag's book. In that book, we met a few of the characters who have their own books upcoming in the series. In Dream Bites, I really liked reading stories featuring each of the new couples to come and getting a glimpse into their loves as a preview. I'm excited for the upcoming heroines- an artist, a single mom, and a house flipping chick! Kristen Ashley does insert herself as a character in the stories, which she has done in the past and I found kind of cheesy, but it bothered me less in this case and I didn't mind it. The recipes in the book look really good. I'm definitely going to try some of them out, especially the Buffalo Chicken Rolls. I really liked that these are recipes from the men, who cook for their ladies, as my hubby is the chef in our family too. I did wish there were more pictures of the food, as there are only a few. Otherwise, this was a good book. The book is worth reading, even if you aren't a cook and are just interested in the stories. But the recipes look so good that they might be enough to tempt you to try. Dream Bites makes me excited for the Dream Team series and more to come from Ms. Ashley!

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Kristen Ashley is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty romance novels including the Rock Chick, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Chaos, Unfinished Hero, The ’Burg, Magdalene, Fantasyland, The Three, Ghost and Reincarnation, Moonlight and Motor Oil and Honey series along with several standalone novels. She’s a hybrid author, publishing titles both independently and traditionally, her books have been translated in fourteen languages and she’s sold over three million books.
Kristen’s novel, Law Man, won the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award for best Romantic Suspense. Her independently published title Hold On was nominated for RT Book Reviews best Independent Contemporary Romance and her traditionally published title Breathe was nominated for best Contemporary Romance. Kristen’s titles Motorcycle Man, The Will, Ride Steady (which won the Reader’s Choice award from Romance Reviews) and The Hookup all made the final rounds for Goodreads Choice Awards in the Romance category.

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USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Johnson is family trained, a south Georgia native who's been cooking all of her life, creating not only some really unique food, but precious memories that re-occur every time she smells something simmering in the oven. In all of her books, Suzanne shows that making a delicious meal doesn't have to be complicated--it just has to be made with love. So go ahead, don't be bashful, dive right in. Who knows? You might just make a few memories of your own

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New Release: Little Lies by H. Hunting + Review!

 

"H. Hunting delivers what must be the most beautifully written, and certainly emotional New Adult books of the year.”

- LJ Shen, USA Today bestselling author

From New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting writing as H. Hunting, comes a beautifully written and emotional new adult romance, Little Lies, available now!

I don’t want you.
You mean nothing to me.
I never loved you.
I turned my words into swords.
And I cut her down.
Shoved the blade in and watched her fall.
I said I’d never hurt her, and I did.
Years later, I’m faced with all the little lies, the untruths, the false realities, the damage I inflicted, when all I wanted was to indulge my obsession.
Lavender Waters is the princess in the tower. Even her name is the thing fairy tales are made of.
I used to be the one who saved her.
Over and over again.
But I don’t want to save her anymore.
I just want to pretend the lies are still the truth.

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Review:

4-4.25 stars

****

 This was a really good book! Little Lies is by Helena Hunting, writing as H. Hunting, and getting back to her more angsty, new-adult side. This book is Kodiac's (son of RJ and Lainey from the All -In series book, A Lie for a Lie) and Lavender's (daughter of Violet and Alex from Pucked) story. The two met as kids and grew up together as good friends and neighbors, because their parents were good friends as well. When Lavender was a little girl, she underwent a traumatic experience that triggered some terrible anxiety in the years afterwards. Kody became her best friend and the person she turned to to help cope and calm her down, but it also triggered anxiety in him. But their relationship turned out to be unhealthy for them because they weren't learning healthy ways to cope individually. They were forced apart and didn't keep in touch over the years. Now Lavender is joining her brothers at college as a sophomore, where senior Kody is their friend and neighbor. Things are not good between them. Lavender is confused and hurt by Kody's pushing her away. The two must deal with their past problems, admit their true feelings, and work through their issues together so that they could see that they are meant to be together forever.

Yes, this book was angstier than Helena Hunting's usual books, but it was a welcome change of pace. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am so glad I gave this book a chance. It was more NA feeling and college themed, but there was no big betrayal or hurtful drama. I really enjoyed the delicious push and pull while Kody and Lavender got their act together. Kody pushed her away for the first part of the book, but I understood why and was able to forgive him. Lavender did not make it too easy on him, but it was obvious that they were soulmates and it was inevitable that they were meant to be together. Both of their anxieties were heartbreaking and relatable. I really loved Lavender's character. She had been through a lot but she truly conquered her fears and came out on top. I really liked Kody and Lavender together and definitely felt the love between them. It was fun seeing the Pucked couples as parents of college age kids and seeing how they dealt with their problems. I also loved meeting the other Pucked kids and can't wait to read their stories in the future.

Overall, this was an angsty, but also sweet and sexy, enjoyable read. Kody and Lavender were a great couple and I was so happy to see them get their happy ever after. Even though they were young, it felt like they were meant to be together forever and were mature enough to handle an adult relationship. I can't wait for more from this version of Ms. Hunting, as well as her Helena side in the future.

About Helena Hunting

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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New Release: Reclaim by Aly Martinez + Review!

 

Reclaim, an all-new extremely raw and moving second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez is available now!

Choices. Everyone makes them. From mundane to unimaginable, one choice can change the trajectory of your entire life.

My mother’s choice was to abandon us with our abusive father.
My brother’s choice was to go to prison for killing the boy who assaulted his soulmate.
Camden Cole’s choice was to fall in love with a shattered girl who had absolutely nothing to offer him but heartbreak.

It was one summer beneath the trees, but with Camden, I had a place where I belonged.
A friend who was always waiting for me.
A boy who I caught staring at me more often than not.

He was mine, but when the world closed in and secrets exploded all around us, it was my choice to let him go.

Choices. Everyone makes them.
But mine would ruin us all.

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Review:

3.5-3.75 stars

***

 This was a good book. Reclaim is a spin-off type of book from Release. This is Nora and Camden's story. It can be read as a standalone, however, you probably would enjoy it more knowing the story from Nora's brother Ramsey's perspective in his book. Camden and Nora met as children, both lonely and dealing with family issues. They became best friends and over the years would meet and had a shared attraction. Until heartbreaking circumstances affect both of their lives and tear them apart. I can't go into much detail without spoiling the story. But this book spans years from childhood to adult, when the time is finally right for them to be together for good.

This was a good story. I liked Camden and Nora a lot. She had been through so much trauma that it took her so long to get over. Despite that fact, Nora and Camden always loved each other throughout their lives and really felt like they would always end up with each other in the end. After Nora had healed, she was ready to be with Camden forever. This book spans a lot of years, so much of it is telling what happens over the years and not showing as much. The time apart was a bit much over the years and we don't really get to see Nora's healing firsthand. There are flashbacks to the past, but I really liked the scenes in the present the most. Cam and Nora definitely felt like soulmates. They fit each other so well, never forgetting their love for each other, and were willing to wait to be together. They were sweet, if a little bit lacking in chemistry. Also, I did feel like parts of the story were a little bit too melodramatic.

Overall, this was a good book. I liked it even more than Release. Reclaim is an entertaining and interesting read. I was happy that Nora and Camden were able to get their much deserved happy ending. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Ms. Martinez in the future.

About Aly

Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her husband and four young children.
Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and olives. 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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New release: Scars by Brynne Asher + Review!

 Scars by Brynne Asher is now available!

Being a spy isn’t for the faint at heart—especially for the brute American and the beautiful, cunning Brit…

Who am I? I’m Cole Carson and I’m the best at what I do.

Four years ago, the CIA forced me to babysit the young MI6 princess, Isabella Donnelly. Beneath my paygrade and skillset, but I like to think I taught her everything she knows—because I’m just that good.

Turns out, there’s a first time for everything because I was wrong about her. She pissed me off and challenged me in ways no one had before. I not only ate my words, I choked those suckers down with a bottle of whiskey when someone ripped her away from me.

Now she’s back and no one can know she’s here. And by no one, I mean all of the western world.

I’m determined to clear her name and make her mine.

It’s a tall order so it’s a damn good thing I’m me.

A dare…

Okay, fine. It wasn’t a dare. More like a wager, laid at my feet by none other than Cole Carson. It’s all semantics at this point—I’m stuck between the threat of prison and my arsehole American, whom I just can’t shake.

Trust me, I’ve tried.

I have no one to blame but my stupid, stupid heart.

I’m no princess and certainly don’t need a prince charming. I can kick arse all on my own—it’s what I came here to do. Taking a bullet was not on my agenda … neither was waking up in the hospital with Cole glaring at me.

But I’m here and I’m nothing if not determined.

But that dare…

I can’t focus on that until I clear my name. If Cole wants to tag along, so be it.

I am a Donnelly. We don’t give up nor do we bow down … to anyone.

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Review: 

4 stars

****

 This is a good book! Scars is book five in The Killers series and is Bella and Cole's book. We've been introduced to both characters in previous books, but not known much about them until now. Bella is English and worked as a spy in M16. Cole works in the same field for the CIA. They met and worked together numerous times the past several years. When they met they had chemistry right away and every time they were in the same place at the same time, the would meet up for a few stolen moments of passion. But their jobs and other circumstances kept them apart and from starting a serious relationship. Now, though, Bella is being framed and is accused of crimes she didn't commit against M16. She is on the run and determined to clear her name. When Cole finds out, he's willing to do anything to help her and to convince her that she belongs with him once and for all.

Scars is a fun, action packed adventure. I really enjoyed the spy aspect. It felt "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"-esque. I really liked Bella and Cole. They were a great match. I definitely felt the love between them and felt like they belonged together and really got each other. I was a little fuzzy about how many years they had known each other and their relationship timeline. Also, I felt like the English terms were a little overboard. I am an American so I could be wrong, but there were so many "arse"s and loo"s and the like that it felt like an over-exaggeration. Still, I wasn't too bothered to enjoy the book. I did really like the story and I was happy that Bella and Cole got their happy ending. The side characters were great too.

Overall, Scars was an enjoyable and entertaining read. Fast paced and exciting with a well-deserved HEA. I really love this series and I hope this is not the end. I look forward to more to come from Ms. Asher!

About the Author:

Brynne Asher lives in the Midwest with her husband, three children and her perfect dog. When she isn’t creating pretend people and relationships in her head, she's running her kids around and doing laundry. She enjoys decorating and shopping, and is always seeking the best deal. A perfect day in “Brynne World" ends in front of an outdoor fire with family, friends, s’mores, and a delicious cocktail.

New Release: Noble Prince by Devney Perry

 

Noble Prince by Devney Perry is now live!

The night Luke Rosen met Scarlett Marks was the only time he's regretted becoming chief of police. One horrific night of blood and death, and now she's living under his roof--all because he swore an oath to serve and protect.
Scarlett is stubborn and infuriating. She has no respect for the order in his structured life, and she never does anything she's told. Worse, she doesn't seem to care that the information she has on a motorcycle gang means she might end up dead. But her unwavering strength, her courage and tenacity and beauty, makes it impossible for him to abandon her.
If Luke is going to keep her safe, he'll have to make the hardest decision of his life. He can either honor his values as a cop, knowing Scarlett is unlikely to survive . . . or he can break all the rules and protect the woman who's invaded his home and his heart.

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Devney is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her family. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she's discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop.

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Sneak Peek: Reclaim by Aly Martinez + Excerpt!

 

                   

Reclaim, an all-new second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez is coming November 12th and we have the first sneak peek!

**RECLAIM is a standalone that can be read and enjoyed independently. However, it does contain spoilers for RELEASE**

Prologue
Nora

Choices.   

Everyone makes them.   

From mundane and monotonous to life-changing and unimaginable.   

But regardless what that choice may be, life is lived in the consequences.  

People want to believe that decisions are weighted. In theory, “What should I have for dinner?” should fall on the opposite end of the spectrum as “Should I swallow this bottle of pills?” But in reality, even the smallest decision can change the trajectory of your entire life.   

 “Oh God!” Ramsey yelled, scrambling across the dirt road on all fours. I watched in the rearview mirror as he paused, hovering over the bloody and lifeless body, not sure which broken part to touch first. “No. No. No.”   

I wanted to care. I wanted to be flooded with guilt and regret. I just wanted to fucking feel something again. Anything.  

Instead, I sat there, stunned and utterly numb.  

My brother’s mouth moved, fast and sharp, but I couldn’t hear him over the ringing in my ears. With shaky hands, I tried to open the car door twice before I was successful. My chest vibrated as a barrage of emotions ricocheted inside me, none of them able to escape. All of them slicing me to the core of my soul.   

Or maybe it was only the remnants of my soul, because the rest of it had been destroyed long before that starry night. 

I swung my legs out, my head swirling with the high of adrenaline, and I struggled to find even one breath of oxygen.  

My brother was seventeen, but he looked like a man as he started chest compressions and rescue breathing. Curiously, I wondered where he’d learned that. Then I immediately wished he hadn’t.  

It was pointless though. He was dead. I didn’t have to be up close and personal to know that. 

“Come on, come on, come on,” Ramsey chanted, never giving up, just like the hero I knew him to be. “Breathe.” 

That asshole didn’t deserve to breathe. He didn’t deserve anything. He’d already stolen it all from me. 

“Stop,” I forced out.

Ramsey’s panicked gaze swung my way. “What the fuck happened?”

How much time did he have?

Wood splintering into my back.

Blink. 

His fingers digging into my flesh.

Blink. 

The welcomed darkness that swallowed me as my only way to survive. 

Blink. 

Thea. 

Thea. 

Thea. 

“Let him die!” I roared so loudly that it scorched my throat. 

But at least I felt that.

The sound of people talking in the distance interrupted my echo, and my brother’s panic skyrocketed. Ramsey quickly abandoned his attempts to revive him and raced in my direction, but just seeing him lying there, alone and lifeless the way I would always feel, gave me a sick sense of pleasure. 

I should have been crying.

Why wasn’t I crying? 

I’d spent two years living in fear—nightmares, sobbing until I physically passed out, hiding behind a smile for fear people could see the filth behind it. 

Maybe there was nothing left of me to give. Not even tears. 

The voices got closer, and Ramsey stepped into my line of sight, blocking out that monster the way I would never be able to do. 

“You gotta go,” he barked. “I’ll take care of this, but you gotta go before someone sees you here.”

“I’m not leaving.” 

He grabbed my shoulders and gave me a hard shake. “Listen to me. You have to leave. I’ll get the car and meet you back at the house. If anyone asks, you haven’t seen me. Tell them I’ve been with Thea all night.” 

I could hear the words coming from his mouth, but I was struggling to process what he was saying. It was like an optical illusion: I could see the picture in front of me, but none of it felt real. 

I glanced around and his car was still running, the front end smashed and covered in blood. “What if they see your car?”

“I’ll…I’ll… I’ll tell ’em I hit a deer or something.” He looked over his shoulder as three silhouettes appeared at the end of the Johnsons’ driveway. “Please, Nora,” he hissed. “I promise you this is going to be okay. But you can’t be here. If they find out what he did to you, they’ll know this wasn’t an accident. I can’t risk that. Okay? You weren’t here. Nothing happened. It was a terrible, terrible accident. End of story.” He palmed each side of my face and pressed a shaky kiss to my forehead. 

That might have been more jarring for me than running over a man. 

Ramsey wasn’t the most affectionate brother. We hugged on occasion, and when I was little, he’d always ruffled my hair or pinched me playfully on the side. 

But he wasn’t a forehead kisser. 

“Ramsey,” I choked out, the adrenaline starting to ebb from my system, a hurricane of emotions moving in.

“Please,” he whispered, his desperate and pleading brown eyes sparkling with unshed tears in the moonlight. “Just run home and get in bed. I’ll meet you there. Everything’s going to be okay.”

Okay. That was a word I recognized all too well. Not good. Or great. Or even fine. Just simply okay was a state of being for us. 

Besides, Ramsey had never steered me wrong before. 

So I squeezed his hand, and like a coward, I ran. 

Choices. Everyone makes them. 

But mine would ruin us all.

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Synopsis

Choices. Everyone makes them. From mundane to unimaginable, one choice can change the trajectory of your entire life.

My mother’s choice was to abandon us with our abusive father.
My brother’s choice was to go to prison for killing the boy who assaulted his soulmate.
Camden Cole’s choice was to fall in love with a shattered girl who had absolutely nothing to offer him but heartbreak.

It was one summer beneath the trees, but with Camden, I had a place where I belonged.
A friend who was always waiting for me.
A boy who I caught staring at me more often than not.

He was mine, but when the world closed in and secrets exploded all around us, it was my choice to let him go.

Choices. Everyone makes them.
But mine would ruin us all.

About Aly

Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her husband and four young children.
Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and olives. 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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