**SPOTLIGHT** All I Want For Christmas Is You by Jessica Scott & iPad Mini Giveaway: 11/23/14

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Title: All I Want For Christmas Is You

 

Author: Jessica Scott

 

Release Date: October 24, 2014

 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 

Summary:

 

All Major Patrick MacLean wanted was Christmas with the woman and child who were his family in everything but name. But Captain Samantha Egan has come back from the war a different woman than the one who left - and she doesn't know if she can love him anymore.

 

But neither of them counted on the determination of a little girl they both call daughter and if Natalie has her wish, her parents may have no idea what's coming for them. It's going to take Christmas miracle to bring these two wounded warriors back from the edge of a broken heart. 

 

    You can purchase All I Want For Christmas Is You on Amazon, B & N, iBooks, Kobo, and on Google Play.

 

 

Excerpt:

 

It was not a gentle kiss. It was not tame or timid or questioning.

 

It burned her down to the root of Sam's soul. It touched something deep and dark and hidden.

 

Something she'd thought was long since dead and buried and gone.

 

Patrick’s tongue slid against hers, stroking to life the very sensations she thought she'd never feel again.

 

It was electric, the feel of his mouth against hers. The scrape of stubble against her chin, the taste of him. The smell of his skin.

 

He nipped her. Pinched her bottom lip between his teeth and sucked it. And she sighed at the pleasure, at the raw ache his taste and touch aroused in her, pushing aside the darkness that haunted her.

 

Sam felt him. Felt everything. The heat of his skin. The warmth that drew her closer. That made her want to crawl into his lap and unzip his pants and push up that damned flannel shirt until they were skin to skin and there was nothing between them but sweat and heat.

 

One hand slid down her side. Tugged at her fleece and...

 

"Dear lord how many layers of clothing do you have on under this thing," he muttered against her lips.

 

She smiled. "You weren't wondering why I wasn't cold?"

 

"Well you'd be a champ at strip poker right about now," he murmured.

 

Then his fingers found her skin and she was no longer thinking.

 

 

Biography:

 

 

Jessica Scott is a career army officer, mother of two daughters, three cats and three dogs, wife to a career NCO and wrangler of all things stuffed and fluffy. She is a terrible cook and even worse housekeeper, but she's a pretty good shot with her assigned weapon and someone liked some of the stuff she wrote. Somehow, her children are pretty well adjusted and her husband still loves her, despite burned water and a messy house.

 

She's written for the New York Times At War Blog, PBS Point of View Regarding War, and IAVA. She deployed to Iraq in 2009 as part of OIF/New Dawn and has served as a company commander at Fort Hood, Texas.

 

She's pursuing a PhD in Sociology in her spare time  and most recently, she's been featured as one of Esquire Magazine's Americans of the Year for 2012.

 

 

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

 

 

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Twisted Desire {Book Review}

Title: Twisted Desire

Author: Laura Dunaway

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Book Description:

She woke in the dark. The sharp surge and sway of her world the only hints she has of her surroundings.

Penelope Santoro is alone, trapped in an empty room of what could only be a boat in the middle of a rough ocean. With no recollection of how she got there, and no escape in sight, she's quickly losing hope that she will ever find her way home.

Tag Reynolds is detached. His life depends upon it. But when the beautiful daughter of one of his biggest rivals winds up in his care, his entire world shifts. Drawn to her innocence, he desperately fights the feelings he can't have...feelings that could destroy everything he's worked for.

Penny is nothing more than a pawn in a deadly game -- a game that Tag cannot afford to lose. Can he save her without compromising his position, or will they become victims of their twisted desire?

My Review:

This is the first book  have read by author Laura Dunaway and honestly this book blew me away. It had everything I loved in a book and it kept me on the edge of my  seat till the very end. I was pulled into this emotional roller coaster of a read from the moment I read the first sentence. It has a story line filled with suspense, danger, passion and love.

Penny is a beautiful, sweet, naive girl totally unaware of the danger awaiting her. One night out to celebrate a friends birthday turns out to be the night that will forever alter her life. Kidnapped and finding herself at the mercy of a dangerous cartel, her guardian is the only thing keeping her alive. Knowing a life so different then her present reality, Penny must draw her inner strength and fight to survive. Her evolution will have you rejoicing and praising her bravery.

Tag is the polar opposite of this innocent girl. He is hardened and has seen, done so many things in his life that would leave most disillusioned with life and fate. Working his way to the top of the cartel, Tag has a plan and a mission he is adamant nothing will wavier his focus.

This book has a lot of twists and turns, ups and downs, go along on the journey of these two individuals as one fights to stay alive and the other fights to protect the girl who has come to mean more than he could of even imagined. As months go by they become closer and the moments of intimacy between them will have you blushing. Seeing them grow as a unit is heart wrenching and heart pounding. Laura does an exceptional job at keeping us guessing and wondering who the good guy is, who isn't but most importantly what will happen to the man and woman who meet under horrific circumstances but develop a love for the ages.

 I definitely give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars and would recommend this book.

                                        You can now purchase Twisted Desire on Amazon.

        You can find out more about author Laura Dunaway and her books on her Website. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclaimer: I received a ARC of this book for free from the author and or publisher for my honest review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and may differ from other's.

Release Day Blitz: Twisted Desire & Giveaway

 by Laura Dunaway

Synopsis

She woke in the dark. The sharp surge and sway of her world the only hints she has of her surroundings.

Penelope Santoro is alone, trapped in an empty room of what could only be a boat in the middle of a rough ocean. With no recollection of how she got there, and no escape in sight, she's quickly losing hope that she will ever find her way home.

Tag Reynolds is detached. His life depends upon it. But when the beautiful daughter of one of his biggest rivals winds up in his care, his entire world shifts. Drawn to her innocence, he desperately fights the feelings he can't have...feelings that could destroy everything he's worked for.

Penny is nothing more than a pawn in a deadly game -- a game that Tag cannot afford to lose. Can he save her without compromising his position, or will they become victims of their twisted desire?

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Laura Dunaway lives in Utah with her prince of 18 years and her three amazing children. Family comes first to Laura, even before reading and writing. While she's always had a passion for reading and writing, it wasn't until a few years ago that she finally realized she should pursue her dream of writing and publishing a book. After many many attempts at starting one, her first book, Distorted, was finally the one that flowed and before she knew it, she'd written The End. Discovering Lucy is her second book and she has written a novella Love, Nick that is part of the Nighttides Anthology. She is  currently at work on her third book, Twisted Desire, is now LIVE! Connect with Laura on...

      

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Release Blitz: Point of Freedom

 

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Title: Point of Freedom (Nordic Lords MC, #3)

Author: Stacey Lynn

Release Date: October 23, 2014

   

Synopsis

Hatred. Desire. Broken Dreams. Jules McAllister has loved and lost. She experienced the gut wrenching pain of grief after her boyfriend, Scratch, a member of the Nordic Lords MC, died on the same night that she told him they were going to have a child. Grief stricken and destroyed, she left Jasper Bay, unable to tell anyone the truth of what really happened that fateful night. When her childhood friend, Olivia needs her, Jules realizes it’s time to return home and give her daughter what she wants most – a family. But Jules didn’t count on the tumultuous emotions she would feel around Scratch’s brooding and angry brother, Jaden. Jaden has vowed to never forgive Jules for, what he feels is her role his brother’s death. Being face to face with Jules again, who is now a mother to a young child, he finds that his anger hasn’t waned and swears to have nothing to do with mom or child. But how can he reconcile the burning fury in his soul with the irrational urge to touch her? To taste her? To own her completely? Can wounded hearts that still bleed ever be healed? And can two people broken by their pasts find freedom from their pain in each other? Or will a night of passion destroy them both?  

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Drool pooled at the edges of my mouth as I stared at him in the early morning daylight. So early that I could tell through the cheap, dusty blinds that the sun was just starting to come up. The small glimpse of light was enough for me to know that he might look like Scratch… But he didn’t. He was hard and defined and rough and angry in a way that was uniquely him. I licked my lips, tried to turn around and search for my damn shoes. I had to get out of there. Quickly. But when I did, my hip bumped his table and I let out a quiet curse, biting my lip to keep from swearing louder. “Your shoes are in the truck.” Crap. I’d woken the beast.

 

 

Point of Return (Nordic Lords MC, #1)

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Point of Redemption (Nordic Lords MC, #2)

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About the Author

 

Amazon Bestselling Author of the Just One Song series, Don't Lie to Me, Remembering Us and the Nordic Lords MC series. I am a wife, a mom, and a writer. I can often be found curled up on the couch with a good book, or obsessively eating Skittles in a very complicated and organized manner. No joke.

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**COVER REVEAL** City of Champions & Giveaway

Title: City of Champions (Gateway to Love #2)

Author: Chloe Barlow

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 10, 2014

   

Synopsis

How do you find the will to try, when you've spent all your life playing on a field strewn with shattered lives and broken rules? Tragedy and betrayal taught Jenna Sutherland early on that her safest bet was to fiercely avoid any risk, whether it is in work, life, or love. Now a respected orthopedic surgical resident on the cusp of finally breaking through in her career, she’s more guarded than ever. When injured NFL quarterback Wyatt McCoy bulldozes into her life there’s no denying he’s cocky, selfish, and downright dangerous — everything Jenna’s sworn she doesn’t want. Suddenly the levelheaded doctor finds herself facing down her greatest fear, and she’s tempted to gamble all she’s fought so hard to build. The two embark on an intense holiday love affair that quickly teeters on obsession, and tempts them both to think they could go all-in on a real future together. Yet Wyatt's desperation to stay on the field — and out of the operating room — lures him to take dangerous risks with Jenna's trust. Will they win at love or lose everything — including their fragile chance at happiness?    

Excerpt 

"It's my understanding you requested me specifically," she said smoothly, but he could see that she kept moving things on her desk with her busy hands. "That's right, Doc." "So, I hope that means you plan to be serious about this consult, Mr. McCoy," she said carefully, catching him staring at her chest. And Wyatt couldn't hold back the smile that spread across his face. "I'm willing to do anything for my NFL career, Doc. Besides, cut me some slack, you're the one that wore that sexy lab coat." She practically growled in frustration and he loved it. He needed her off-balance for what he had in mind, but damned if he hadn't guessed he'd enjoy it this much. Time to push her a little more, he thought. As he leaned across her desk and perused her body up and down, he whispered, "Though I do wish it were tighter." "Right. Because I sit around in a lab coat to be sexy. Like I'm in Hustler magazine or something." She suddenly started to coo in a Marilyn Monroe breathy voice. "Oh, no. This microscope is so heavy. Guess I should bend down to relieve the weight of this massive tool. Oh, what's here between my legs? Oh, it’s so warm down there. Maybe I should investigate? Please. So ridiculous," she said to herself with annoyance. "Excuse me, are you okay, Mr. McCoy?" He was definitely not okay. His mouth had fallen open slightly and all the blood had rushed to his lap. Wyatt was so hard he was practically in pain, realizing he may have underestimated this woman. Maybe. Her voice broke through his lust-filled fog. "I thought it was your shoulder that had the issue. Do you have a head injury too?" she asked with concern, replacing her previously sultry voice. "Um. Yeah. I mean no. Just my shoulder. You're the second opinion on my shoulder injury, and my coach also said maybe you could help my game. I'm not sure how though." "It may be hard for you to imagine that you could need help from anyone, but I've certainly been able to assist some of your teammates to use their bodies more effectively." Wyatt raised an eyebrow and smirked. "Now that's more like what I had in mind."    

Three Rivers (Gateway to Love #1)

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How do you start over when you gave everything to one life, one plan, and lost it all?

Althea refuses to allow herself to love again. Imprisoned in grief at twenty-four after her husband’s sudden death, she’s convinced her heart died along with him. She spends her days honoring his memory by clinging to the legal career he helped her to build and to the remaining pieces linking her to their life together. Griffen’s been running from his past. Despite success as an author and investigative journalist, he’s been traveling through life on autopilot. For a decade, he’s chosen perilous adventures and meaningless sex over the danger of any attachments. When he finally returns home to Pittsburgh, he’s slammed by the awakened memories and regret he’s spent years trying to escape. A chance encounter brings them together. Their instant desire for each other –and the bond they discover between them – shocks them both. Despite her best efforts, Althea can’t resist Griffen’s charm or his intriguing proposition– if she agrees to a no-strings affair with him for the two weeks he’s in town, he swears he’ll walk away when their time is up. Assured she can test the waters of a new life while keeping her vow never to betray her husband’s memory by opening her heart to another, Althea throws herself into the escape Griffen provides her. Their perfect plans go awry when the intensity of their connection overwhelms them. Will they risk it all on the chance of something great together…or will the power of their secrets and guilt tear them apart?  

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Author Bio

Chloe is a contemporary romance novelist living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband and their sweet dog. She is a native Washingtonian that graduated Duke University with a degree in English and Chinese language. She met her husband at Duke and he brought her to Pittsburgh over a decade ago, which she has loved ever since and made her adopted hometown. She also attended the University of Pittsburgh Law School where she continued to be a book-loving nerd. Chloe has always loved writing and cherishes the opportunity to craft her fictional novels and share them with the world. When Chloe isn’t writing, she spends her time exploring Pittsburgh with her husband and friends. She also enjoys yoga, jogging, and all Pittsburgh sports, as well as her Duke Blue Devils. She also thoroughly enjoys every opportunity to communicate with her readers. Since the release of her debut novel, Three Rivers, she has enjoyed the honor of meeting and talking with numerous fans, and looks forward to getting to know many more.  

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Dr. Daddy's Perfect Christmas {Book Review}

Title: Dr. Daddy's Perfect Christmas {The St. John's of Stonerock Book 1}

Author: Jules Bennett

Genre: Contemporary Romance


Book Description:

Mistletoe Baby

Pregnant...and widowed. It wasn't quite how Nora Parker had planned to be ringing in the holidays this year. Though she was excited to meet her new baby, the last thing she'd expected was the return of Dr. Eli St. John—the man who'd broken her heart years ago. Now he was back, filling in at his father's practice. He definitely wouldn't be staying in town. And she definitely shouldn't be looking forward to seeing him again!

Eli had left his small town for bigger adventures, assuming Nora would always be waiting. Now she was his best friend's widow, expecting a baby Eli wished was theirs. With the holidays approaching and his time in town dwindling, did he dare make one last effort to claim the Christmas gift he should have accepted years ago?

My Review:

         If I haven't said it before, than I'm saying it again now. I am obsessed with Jules Bennett or more like her books now. She has a way she tells a story that is touching, emotional and makes a story seem so real. And Dr. Daddy's Perfect Christmas is no exception. I was so happy to be able to get an ARC of this book. 

    This book is just the right amount of holiday spirit and sweet second chance romance mixed together. And it's obvious right off the bat that Eli and Nora haven't gotten over each other. 

    I loved Eli right off the bat. He obviously cares very much for his family just to drop everything and come back home for his dad, while he's recovering from surgery. But while he's sweet and caring and passionate about his work. He also carries around the burden of a secret that I don't feel like was his to carry. 

    I enjoyed Nora's character. She's sweet and caring. On top of that she's dealing with everything being thrown her way. Although towards the end of the book at one point I wanted to jump in and shake Nora. 

    I would definitely give this book 5 Stars Out of 5 Stars and would recommend it. Jules Bennett  weaved a beautiful sweet second chance story in this book. That even brought tears to my eyes by the end of the story. It was also a great start to a new series and can't wait to read Drake's  story next. 



     You can purchase Dr. Daddy's Perfect Christmas on Harlequin, Amazon, B & N, Kobo and on iBooks.

     You can find out more about author Jules Bennett and her book on her Website. You can also connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.

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

Point of Freedom {The Nordic Lords MC #3} {Book Review}

Title: Point of Freedom {The Nordic Lords MC #3}

Author: Stacey Lynn

Genre: Romance, Mystery/Suspense

Book Description:

Hatred. Desire. Broken Dreams.

Jules McAllister has loved and lost.

She experienced the gut wrenching pain of grief after her boyfriend, Scratch, a member of the Nordic Lords MC, died on the same night that she told him they were going to have a child.

Grief stricken and destroyed, she left Jasper Bay, unable to tell anyone the truth of what really happened that fateful night.

When her childhood friend, Olivia needs her, Jules realizes it’s time to return home and give her daughter what she wants most – a family.

But Jules didn’t count on the tumultuous emotions she would feel around Scratch’s brooding and angry brother, Jaden.

Jaden has vowed to never forgive Jules for, what he feels is her role his brother’s death. Being face to face with Jules again, who is now a mother to a young child, he finds that his anger hasn’t waned and swears to have nothing to do with mom or child.

But how can he reconcile the burning fury in his soul with the irrational urge to touch her? To taste her? To own her completely?

Can wounded hearts that still bleed ever be healed? And can two people broken by their pasts find freedom from their pain in each other?

Or will a night of passion destroy them both?

My Review:

    So the past year... Year and a half I have been obsessed with reading MC romance books. But I'm very picky about them. There are some great MC stories out there and as with all books, some not so great ones. This one falls into the good ones. I had never heard of this series or this author before reading this book. So going into it even though again with this series I was starting on the 3rd book. I wasn't expecting anything, I was just hoping it was good. I should say though this book can be read as a Stand Alone or in order. 

    I will say this after reading this one, I went and bought the first two books in this series. Just so I could understand these characters. And even though you can read all of the books as Stand Alones, I have to say they all tie in together so it's not really confusing or you don't feel lost. 

    I do have to say this though in my head I had to change Jaden's name. Not because I don't like the name Jaden. But because my oldest sons name is Jayden, and it seems like a lot of authors lately have been using sort of spelling of Jayden/Jaden as characters in their books. And I find it sometimes hard to read the book if the character in the book is named the same as my son, especially if their getting down and dirty.... LOL. 

    But enough with my son and character 's in books and on with my review..... Right away author Stacey Lynn pulls you in when Jaden and Jules run into each other and them being sarcastic to each other. Their underlying sexual tension is obvious from the start. 

    Both Jules and Jaden are extremely sarcastic around each other. Jaden is also a little bit cocky, a little bit rude and a whole lot of sexy. Jules is sweet and caring and is just trying to take care of her little girl. 

    It's obvious both of them are still having trouble getting over Jaden's brothers death. And Jules is some trouble following her. 

   I give this book 4.5 Stars Out of 5 and would recommend it. Stacey Lynn pulls you into the book with the plot and characters. The story flows nicely and sexy, and touching and had a touch of suspense. Also it nice to see many of the other characters returning in this book. I can't wait for the next one and I really, really, really hope it's Finn's book!!!!

                                          You can purchase Point of Freedom on Amazon


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

Disclaimer: I received a ARC of this book from Love Between the Sheets for my honest review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and may differ from others.