Cover Reveal: Alex (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)

 

As many of you may know I love hockey, anything hockey. I love the sport just in general and watch it on TV or watch my local home team all the time. I guess you could kind of say I'm obsessed with hockey. My kids have also found a love a hockey through me and this is something we share together as a family. Now I also love reading sports stories, and yup I guess you can guess as long as its hockey or even baseball romances. Now there are a ton of author's out there that have written baseball romances. But there aren't a ton of hockey romances out there. There's a few but some of them aren't that great and other's are really good.

 

I was more than happy to be part of this cover reveal for this new book Alex (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel) by author Sawyer Bennett. And I can't wait to read this book!!!!

 

 

 

ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)

Loveswept Contemporary Romance

Written by Sawyer Bennett

On sale: October 14, 2014

 

About ALEX:

 

Hockey star Alexander Crossman has a reputation as a cold-hearted player on and off the rink. Pushed into the sport by an alcoholic father, Alex isn’t afraid to give fans the proverbial middle finger, relishing his role as the MVP they love to hate. Management, however, isn’t so amused. Now Alex has a choice: fix his public image through community service or ride the bench. But Alex refuses to be molded into the Carolina Cold Fury poster boy… not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves.
 
As a social worker, Sutton Price is accustomed to difficult people—like Alex, who’s been assigned to help her create a drug-abuse awareness program for at-risk youth as part of the team’s effort to clean up his image. What she doesn’t expect is the arrogant smirk from his perfect lips to stir her most heated fantasies. But Sutton isn’t one to cross professional boundaries—and besides, Alex doesn’t do relationships… or does he? The more she sees behind Alex’s bad-boy façade, the more Sutton craves the man she uncovers.

 

 

Get your copy of ALEX (A Cold Fury Hockey Novel)

Amazon  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Google Play  |  Kobo  |  Other retailers

 

 

About Sawyer Bennett

USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett is a snarky Southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

 

 

Connect with Sawyer

Website  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Street Team

 

Connect with Loveswept

Website  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Street Team

Losing Control Release & Kindle Fire Giveaway: 6/7/14

Book Information

Title: Losing Control

Author: Jen Frederick

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Format: Digital serial via newsletter
 

Newsletter Sign Up: http://bit.ly/TCLAaA

Serial Begins Releasing: May 27, 2014

Summary

I’d do anything to keep my mother alive.

Anything, including ask Ian Kerr for help. I don’t know much about him, except that he has more money than some small countries. And he’s willing to spend it on me. Just one catch: there’s a string attached, and not just the one I feel pulling me into his arms and his bed. There’s also the plan for revenge he wants my help with.

Every time he says my name, it makes my body shiver and my heart stutter. I know he’s going to wreck me, know there won’t be anything left of me but lust and sensation by the time he’s done with me, but even though I can see the heartbreak coming towards me like a train, ready to crash into me, I can’t get out of the way. I want what he makes me feel. Want what he’s offering.

This may have started out as something to save my mother, but now…now it’s about what he makes me feel. I’m in danger of losing everything that’s important. Worse? Ian's whispered words and hot caresses are making me believe that's okay.

Author Biography

Bestselling author Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She's been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at jensfrederick@gmail.com.

     You can also connect with author Jen Frederick  and find out more about her books on her Website. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and also on Goodreads.

Mild Excerpt

“Bad morning?”

The question comes from a rich deep voice to my right. Some stupid actor, probably. The notes of his voice are perfectly modulated as if he spent years perfecting the tone and depth to reach the biggest audience.

“Yeah, what’s it to you?” I challenge because I’m not in the mood to be chatted up by some wannabe in an off, off Broadway production who wants to try out some new lines on a messenger girl.

My sneering gaze melts right off my face when it lands on the owner of the voice. Dark haired and dark eyed, the stranger gives me a slow smile as I take him in. He’s tall, much taller than my five foot four inch frame. I have to trek upward to see the entire package.

And there’s so much to appreciate from his trim waist to the wide shoulders encased in a gray wool suit coat that fits him so well I wonder if he was sewn into it. Tiny stitches on the lapel mark it’s expensive provenance. A dark tanned neck gives way to a firm chin and lush lips.

Bee stung is the description that I’ve heard used to describe the same look on super models. Those lips are about the only soft thing on his face. Those lips and a hollow on the side of his face that appears when those plush lips curve upward. The divot is too shallow and wide to be termed a dimple, but it’s just as devastating.

One hand is stuck in a pocket and his jacket is pushed behind the hand to reveal a flat stomach. No desk paunch on this guy. There’s an intense sexual aura about him. The nonchalant stance, the dark gaze, the lush lips are all an invitation to rip the buttons of his snowy white shirt apart and see exactly what lies underneath all of those fabrics.

I stick a thumb under my jaw under the guise of giving my chin a scratch just to make sure my mouth is closed. This guy? He can practice lines with me all he wants.

 

 

 

Extra Hot Excerpt

“What makes you think I’ll be done with you?” He says and he moves my hands upward until they meet in an arch above my head and he can grip my wrists in one big fist. Free, his left hand slides down my arm, leaving a trail of goose bumps in his wake. His mouth is on my chin, my jaw, and then my neck. He’s tasting me, pressing the flat of his tongue against my racing pulse. “Maybe I’ll never be done with you and your solid gold pussy.” At the last word, he closes his mouth over that pulse point and sucks hard. The only thing holding me up is his hand around my wrist. He pumps his thigh against me and an involuntary moan escapes my lips.

“I don’t care,” I manage to choke out this obvious lie because my body cares a lot. “I’m not a toy. You don’t get to put me in Barbie’s expensive town home and play with me until you’re bored. I’m a fucking real person and my mom’s a real person. And we don’t need this shit right now.”

He doesn’t stop my diatribe but he doesn’t lift his mouth from my skin either. He’s sucking hard at the spot where my neck curves into my shoulder and his hand is under my ass, moving me backward and forward along his thigh. His other hand has worked its way under my shirt and is palming my breast, a large thumb rubbing my nipple. I realize my hands are free and that I’ve been holding them above my head while he rubs all over me. When I drop my hands to his shoulders I find I can’t push him anyway. Instead, I’m using his shoulders as leverage to grind down on his thigh.

The nerve endings of my sex are hyper sensitized and I swear I can feel every thread of his superfine wool pants. His leg moves, a tiny hitch, but it interrupts the rhythm and removes the pressure. “Don’t you stop,” I threaten him, all the heat in my tone has turned from anger to throaty desire.

“Shh, bunny, I got you.” He lifts me completely and spins me around. I have no option but to wrap my legs around him. A few quick steps and we’re in another bedroom with one giant bed and nothing much else. He tumbles me back onto the bed and then lowers himself on top of me, and there’s nothing in my field of vision but the hard planes of his face and the ruddy flush of desire on the high points of his cheekbones. He looks fierce and hungry.

Before I can capture another thought, his mouth is on mine and his hand is pushing aside the lace of my soaked panties. I’m moaning from both the feel of his thick tongue inside of my mouth and the sensation of one and then two of his fingers thrusting inside me. Sucking hard on his tongue, I lift my hips to grind against his hand.

His free hand spears my hair and tugs my head back as if he can’t get his tongue deep enough inside me. He tastes of spearmint and earthiness, of true desire. My whole body is alive and it’s straining toward him, toward completion. I brace my feet against the mattress, seeking more pressure. Breaking away from his mouth, I pant, “Harder. Fuck me harder with your fingers.”

I give him a quick once over. His suit is ruined. He never took even his coat off when he finger fucked me and I’m guessing the fragile wool wasn’t meant to be worn during any intense physical encounters. There are creases in the arms and shoulders were I clutched him and was that a … stain on his thigh. I ducked my head to hide my embarrassment. “You owe me a lot of explanations.”

“I’ll be here when you’re done. Come back and we'll talk.”

I give him an absent nod but it’s not sufficient of a response for him. He strides over and tips my head back. “I’m having this suit bronzed, you know.”

My cheeks heat because I know he’s referring to the mark in the wool made from my arousal. He leans down and gives me a hard kiss. “Come back here tonight.” It’s a demand and not a question.

 

 

1 Lucky person is also being given the chance to win a Kindle Fire. This giveaway is running from 5/25/14 to 6/7/14. Good luck to everyone who enters!!!

 

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Face The Music Cover Reveal & Giveaway: 5/30

Book Information:

Title: FACING THE MUSIC

 

Author: Andrea Laurence

 

Release Date: September 15, 2014

 

Publisher: Pocket Star

 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 

Summary:

 

Five years ago, high school sweethearts Ivy and Blake’s relationship imploded and both their lives were changed forever. Ivy became a rock star and Blake lost not only his dreams of a successful NFL career, but his reputation. Ivy’s angry song about their breakup, called “Size Matters”; hit the top of the charts and Blake became a national laughingstock. He’s salvaged his career and returned to Rosewood to be the high school football coach, regaining his status as town hero and leading the boys to the state championships.

 

When a tornado whips through town and destroys the high school gymnasium and stadium, a committee is formed to help rebuild and plan some charity fundraisers. Blake’s grandmother requests that Ivy return to Rosewood for the events. Forced back together for the good of their hometown and their careers, Ivy and Blake have no choice but to put aside their differences, stop running from their pasts, and finally face the music.

 

Excerpt:

 

God must be rewarding him for his patience. That had to be the answer. There was no other reason why he would trip over a scenario this sweet. Ivy was outside wearing nothing but a pair of bikini bottoms and a frown.

 

Blake killed the engine and slowly pulled his boat up to the dock. He tied it up, taking careful steps to secure his baby and make Ivy wait as long as humanly possible. From what he could see, she wasn’t going anywhere, even if she wanted to.

 

He climbed onto the dock and strolled causally over to the Hudson cabin with his hands thrust into his pockets. Taking his time, Blake soaked in every delicious detail, from Ivy’s irritated scowl to the full globes of her breasts pressed beneath her inadequate hands. He’d never been so jealous of a pair of hands in his life.

 

His jeans tightened uncomfortably as his inspection ran over her mostly bare body. He was frankly surprised by the reaction. Not because she wasn’t a beautiful and sexy woman—she was; that was a given—but because his dick had a deep, abiding hatred of Ivy. So did the rest of him, but it was his penis that had become the center of national attention for being woefully inadequate. At the moment, however, he had ample evidence to the contrary.

 

    You can Pre-order this book at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, or on Books-A-Million.

 

 

 

Author Biography

 

Andrea Laurence has been a lover of reading and writing stories since she learned to read at a young age. She always dreamed of seeing her work in print and is thrilled to finally be able to share her special blend of sensuality and dry, sarcastic humor with the world. A dedicated West Coast girl transplanted into the Deep South, she's working on her own "happily ever after" with her boyfriend and their collection of animals including a Siberian Husky that sheds like nobody's business.

 

             You can also connect with the author Andrea Laurence at her Website. Or you can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, also on Goodreads.

 

          This Giveaway is giving the chance for 1 person to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Good Luck to all who Enter!!!!

 

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

First Down Texas Titans Book 3 {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author for my honest review and post. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and they may differ from others.

Title: First Down Texas Titans Book 3

Author: Cheryl Douglas

Genre: Romance

Book Description:

High Rollers operations director, Grayson Barrett, is loving life. He travels around the country, working hard, partying harder, and engaging in no-strings attached fun whenever the urge strikes. But when he returns to his home base in Texas to find that his business partner has hired a new accountant, he’s not amused. She’s gorgeous, intelligent, and clearly not interested in him.

After a bitter divorce, Alana Holmes moves to Arlington to start over. Her previous position, working for her husband’s company, was a nightmare. She was living under his powerful thumb, forced to follow his rules, at home and at work. Now that she’s finally broken free of him, she’s determined to make it on her own. She has a new home, new job and new opportunities. The only complication is Grayson, who bears a striking resemblance to her ex, in more ways than one.

My Review:


                So I have been anxiously waiting for the chance to read the third book in the Texas Titans series by Cheryl Douglas. As I've said before I'm huge fan of all of Cheryl's book since I found the very first book in the Nashville Nights series. Also kind of funny that I was anxiously waiting for this book to come out because I have yet to read the second book in this series yet. I have read the first one Strike Out, which I loved. So I guess at some point I will have to go back and read the second book in this series. I love the Texas Titans series because it goes in a little different direction than Cheryl's Nashville series.

       I really like the beginning of First Down it had me laughing especially when Grayson finds out that Jaxon went behind his back and hired Alana.

      I kind of had a hard time liking Alana in this book, and I've only had that happen with two other female character's in Cheryl's books. Its not that she's an unlikeable character, I just wasn't really feeling her. Though I was very happy that she was able to and wanted to get away from her controlling ex-husband.

      I absolutely loved Grayson's character in this book and even though he did some thing's behind Alana's back. I could understand why he did them and loved him even more for it.

      I would definitely have to give this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars and can't wait for the next book to come out.


      You can now purchase First Down Texas Titans Book #3 on Amazon and on Barnes and Noble.

       You can also check out author Cheryl Douglas and her other books on her Website. You can also follow her on Facebook and on Twitter.

Four Weddings and a Break Up Book Blitz and Giveaway

Author: Elyssa Patrick

Release Date: May 12, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Summary

One fake relationship . . .

Ginny Michaels has always been a good girl and—ever since surviving a school shooting a little over a year ago—hailed a hero. Except she doesn’t feel like a hero. She can’t even have a one-night stand with sexy Wes Dalton properly. When her big city fling resurfaces in her hometown with an intriguing proposition, she’s powerless to resist. A fake relationship is exactly what’s needed to keep her small town’s matchmakers at bay during the upcoming wedding season. If only her attraction to Wes were as easy to ignore.

Too many real kisses . . .

Wes Dalton doesn’t have many regrets, and that includes his night with Ginny. But he’s always hoped to strengthen his relationship with his estranged family. When his father’s health takes a bad turn, Wes puts his life on hold and moves to the meddling seaside town of Cape Hope. With his barriers in place—and a beautiful woman to help him hold them up—he’s prepared for anything. Or so he thinks. Despite his determination to leave as soon as the summer is over, those fake kisses are starting to feel an awful lot like the real thing.

Excerpt

The door creaked open. A young, dark-haired woman came out into the darkness. She held a tray with a beer on top of it. It wasn’t until she stepped into the dim light that he could make out her features.

She had the type of curves that separated the women from the girls.

Generous breasts that made his mouth water and lush hips he could hold onto. Shapely legs under a flared-out blue skirt and soft arms. An oval-shaped face with a pouty, pink mouth that begged for kissing, and deep brown eyes framed by sooty lashes. Glossy, rich brown hair tumbled over her shoulders, the ends dancing along the top of her breasts in a v-neck, white cotton t-shirt.

She was beautiful, sexy, and he was interested. Very interested.

Even though his whole body tightened in anticipation, he kept his stance and tone relaxed. “That for me?”

“The beer?” She glanced down at the tray and let out a nervous laugh that did something to his insides.

He found himself stepping closer, trying to understand this sudden need drumming in his veins. He’d never felt this pull before . . . there was something about her that made him want to know more. Like how she smelled, how she tasted, and how she would look naked in his arms. Well, he knew the answer to that last one.

She would look damn good naked in his arms.

“Yeah. It’s for—” Words died on her lips as she glanced up at him, her eyes widening as she realized he was inches away, their bodies facing each other as if they were about to dance. Not any of that slow waltzing thing but a dirty bump and grind where she’d rub herself against him. He’d been wrong. He thought her eyes were brown. Brown was too commonplace. Rich like melted dark chocolate. She gave brown-eyed girl a whole new meaning.

As their gazes held and lingered, those brown eyes darkened with desire. A faint blush stole her cheeks, and she licked her pouty lips. The air grew thick with want, the tension crackling. Then she ducked her head, her blush deepening.

Author Biography

Tamara Morgan is a contemporary romance author of humorous, heartfelt stories with flawed heroes and heroines designed to get your hackles up and make your heart melt. Her long-lived affinity for romance novels survived a B.A. degree in English Literature, after which time she discovered it was much more fun to create stories than analyze the life out of them.

Whether building Victorian dollhouses, consuming mass quantities of coffee and wine, or crying over cheesy 1950s musicals, Tamara commits to her flaws like every good heroine should. She lives in the Inland Northwest with her husband, daughter, and variety of household pets and only occasionally complains about the weather.

You can connect with author Elyssa Patrick or find out more about her books on her Website. Or you can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter or on Goodreads.

            Enter below for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card. Good Luck to all that Enter!!! :-) You can also read my review of this book HERE!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Four Weddings and A Break Up {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author Eylssa Patrick for my review and post. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and my differ from others.

Title: Four Weddings and A Break Up

Author: Elyssa Patrick

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About the book:

One fake relationship . . .

Ginny Michaels has always been a good girl and—ever since surviving a school shooting a little over a year ago—hailed a hero. Except she doesn’t feel like a hero. She can’t even have a one-night stand with sexy Wes Dalton properly. When her big city fling resurfaces in her hometown with an intriguing proposition, she’s powerless to resist. A fake relationship is exactly what’s needed to keep her small town’s matchmakers at bay during the upcoming wedding season. If only her attraction to Wes were as easy to ignore.

Too many real kisses . . .

Wes Dalton doesn’t have many regrets, and that includes his night with Ginny. But he’s always hoped to strengthen his relationship with his estranged family. When his father’s health takes a bad turn, Wes puts his life on hold and moves to the meddling seaside town of Cape Hope. With his barriers in place—and a beautiful woman to help him hold them up—he’s prepared for anything. Or so he thinks. Despite his determination to leave as soon as the summer is over, those fake kisses are starting to feel an awful lot like the real thing.

My Review:

       Hmmmm what can go wrong with a one night stand? Oh so many things that's what!!!! I received a ARC of this book from the author Elyssa Patrick and I wasn't sure what to except with this book. Honestly I've read a lot of books where the plot has the character's meeting during a one night stand and than go on to have a fake relationship. And well some of the books work out and well other's don't. So I was a little cautious when I started reading this book and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at this book. It's not your typical one night stand/fake dating book.

      I loved both Ginny and Wes's character's right away.

      I loved that even though Ginny had been through something so horrific and tragic that she was still a strong and independent person and she was trying to move on from the past. But that it was sort of hard for her to move forward with the town not moving past the "Hero" status  that the town  put on her.

     Wes, Wes, Wes what can I say about Wes? Well he's tall, dark and handsome. He is definitely the kind of guy I would want to protect me.

     This book has a little bit of everything in it from humor, to romance, to just a touch of mystery in it. I really enjoyed it and would definitely give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.



                You can get Four Weddings and a Break Up on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, also you can get it on iTunes.

                                  You can also find out more about author Elyssa Patrick and her books on her Website. Or you can also follow her on Goodreads, Facebook  or on Twitter.