Sunday, August 31, 2014

Her Journey by Rachael Orman Blog Tour


He’s exactly what she doesn’t need…
He’s exactly what she shouldn’t want…
He’s exactly what she should stay away from…
But she can't.

After losing her mother, Melia knew her life would never be the same, she just didn’t expect it to be so drastically different. Her mother’s final wish was something that not only changed her life but also the way she lives it. And it put her right in front of a man that angers her as much as he excites her.

Patrick ‘Wrench’ Ryan is president of the Tormented Souls Motorcycle Club. He’s strong, tough, and his word is law, but his sister knows how to get the upper hand with him. So, when she showed up with Melia and told him she’s staying in the club house, it didn’t take much to get him to relent. He tried to play nice, but Melia gets under his skin.

Things change when the club’s biggest foe escalates their rivalry in an attempt to bring the Tormented Souls President to his knees. It’s up to Patrick to protect his sister and the things most important to her. Will he be able to keep everyone safe? Will Melia get caught in the crossfire? Or will it all be for nothing in the end?
 

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Mary Jo☆☆☆☆
Patrick "Wrench" Ryan is a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He's had to sit back and watch his sister battle the BIG "C" and the helplessness that came with it. He's also trying to move his club to a more mainstream source of funds, with varying success. He knows that anything illegal will taint the future of his sister's children and he doesn't want that for them. He strives for control, because if it can control the world, he can keep his family safe.

Melia, suffering the loss of her mother, her last living relative, has offered to carry Ryan and Ellis' (Dirty's) child. Ryan and Malia's mom had become friends while taking chemo treatments together and Ryan had been there after her mother's death. Wanting to do something for the people who had been her rock, she offered to become their surrogate.

Melia is a complex person who tends to pull into herself when confronted with hard life choices. To make the offer, and then to become pregnant with someone else's children, is so far out of her comfort zone that she doesn't recognize herself.

Minor complications with the pregnancy bring Melia into Wrench's world, and he's not happy about it, but understands Ryan's need to nurture the woman that is carrying her children. What Ryan doesn't understand is how much Wrench wants Melia, nor does Wrench.

The road to happiness is often paved with good intentions and we all know where that leads. Come along, take the journey with Melia and Patrick to see if a rocky road can lead to a happily ever after.


Ruthie☆☆☆☆
Having used up a pile of tissues on Her Ride - which I highly recommend you read before this. In fact, I would suggest you go and do it before finishing this review, as it may mention things you discover in book 1.

This book is narrated by Melia, a woman who feels an obligation to help her mother's friend, (Shannon) Ryan, and Patrick (aka Wrench), Ryan's brother. They start out a million miles apart, but their connection develops through Ryan and Ellis (aka Dirty). It is fun being the reader, as we benefit from knowing what each one think. I enjoyed the biker club context, and the issues that Wrench faces, as he tries to clean up his act for his family. There were some very funny scenes, and some very moving ones.

This is a worthy second story from Ms Orman, and I am delighted that there is another book to come and I will definitely be reading it as soon as I can.




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Stay at home mother of two with a passion for reading almost as much as writing. She is often found curled up with her Kindle reading while her children cuddle up on either side 'reading' books of their own. Married for almost ten years to the most wonderful husband and father, she couldn't ask for more out of life. Except maybe to live somewhere not quite as hot as the desert she currently lives in.

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Wicked Reads Reviews - Beyond Addiction by Kit Rocha


She’s fought like hell to leave the past behind.

Trix changed her name and her life when she got clean four years ago. Now, she has a new family and a job she loves—tending bar and dancing at the Broken Circle. As an O’Kane, she’s happy, untouchable. Until a nightmare from her old life tears her away from her home and drags her back to Hell—also known as Sector Five.

He’s still living—and dying—in it.

Losing Trix was the kick in the head Finn needed to get sober, but working as an enforcer for a man he hates is slowly crushing his soul. The only thing that keeps him going is his determination to destroy Sector Five from the inside. Then Trix comes back into his life—alive, in danger—and nothing else matters.

Getting her home could be a suicide mission. The only thing deadlier is the old spark that flares to life between them. Soon, Finn and Trix are battling the one addiction neither of them ever managed to kick—each other. And it could cost them everything.

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Shelby☆☆☆☆
Oh, how I love Sector 4 and the O'Kanes – let me count the ways: the family, the acceptance, the alpha males, the spunky/sexy women, the alcohol, and the sexy smut! The 5th book in this series DID NOT disappoint.

Trix, the resident red-head, starts the story being abducted and brought to her "home sector". Sadly, her options for escape are limited...until Finn finds her, bound, in Mac Fleming's office. The one guy she knew intimately, the one guy she deserted when she first fled the sector.

Honestly, this story was exciting, endearing, sexy, and everything I've come to expect from Sector 4.

Finn is the ultimate anti-hero, who learns to accept his own place in the fray, learns to accept love, and learns that his life is valued!

The chemistry between Finn & Trix is explosive, and their moments "together" are unbelievably sexy.

I think I, personally, have a new favorite O'Kane!


Ruthie☆☆☆☆
Fifth book in and still the great story lines continue. The combination of tension, passion, politics and torment alongside romance, family, loyalty and eroticism is breathtaking. One particular scene sticks in the mind as being so hot that you should read it sitting in an ice bath. The fact that the story is so compelling and the emotions are so viscerally displayed makes this an amazing read. Go, get a copy and see for yourself!


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Kit Rocha is the pseudonym for co-writing team Donna Herren and Bree Bridges. After penning dozens of paranormal novels, novellas and stories as Moira Rogers, they branched out into gritty, sexy dystopian romance. – Bio from author’s website

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Office Slave Series by Opal Carew Review Tour


From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Opal Carew.

Four irresistible executives. One powerful boss. Can she surrender to her ultimate sexual fantasy?

Sylvia loves to read erotica, and after her latest read, she's developed a sizzling fantasy about submitting to the sexual whims of four incredibly hot business partners. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she'd have the opportunity to live out her fantasy... until her friend decides to make it happen. Now she's about to become an office slave to four irresistible executives…

Just when she thinks that her ultimate sexual fantasies have been brought to life, the fifth partner -- the boss -- intervenes and offers her complete domination.

Can she give up total control to the man behind the voice?

Books 1 & 2 of The Office Slave series. 


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Angie☆☆☆☆☆
This was short and steamy! Sylvia has a fantasy after reading a book and she is lucky enough to have a friend to help set it up for her. This book was short on pages but not on the action, man it was hot!!!

Characters: Sylvia is likeable but the business men are delicious.
Sex: So much and so hot!!!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: M/M/M/M/F Erotica
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
Book 1 – The OfficeSlave
This novella immediately sets the scene, so that the reader is in no doubt that this is her fantasy being acted out. That makes a huge difference in how it develops. Very quickly the fantasy heats up to melting point. Luckily episode two follows close behind.

Book 2 – The Boss
On discovering there is a fifth partner, Sylvia cannot resist trying this role for real. And as voyeurs we are soon catapulted back into some sizzling action. Definitely to be read in private!


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They brought her ultimate sexual fantasy to life...
Now it gets real.

Her friend had arranged for her to live out her sexual fantasy of being office slave to four hot hunky business partners, and at the end, their fifth partner had called to ask if she wanted to be dominated… for real. His deep, domineering voice had elicited the most compelling and intense sex dreams she'd ever known. Then when she gave up control to him, she was totally hooked.

Now she is exploring what it means to be in a Dominant/submissive relationship with a man who seems to gain more pleasure from watching her with other men rather than giving her what she really wants. Him.

Mr. Grant has never experienced a submissive as willing and desirable as Sylvia. Everything about her makes him want her, threatening the steadfast control he keeps over himself when mastering a woman.
No submissive has ever broken through his carefully erected barrier of indifference. Until now.

Can Sylvia break through his self-imposed walls to touch the man beneath?

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Angie☆☆☆☆
This was short and steamy! Sylvia’s fantasy was fulfilled in The Office Slave #1 & #2. Now can she be a slave for real? This short story started out great but the ending kind of threw me for a loop and I was really hoping to get another installment after that ending but I don’t think that will be the case. Sigh……

Characters: We meet more business men who are delicious.
Sex: So much and so hot!!!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: Erotica
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Ruthie☆☆☆☆
Having discovered that her fantasy is really what she wants permanently, Sylvia has agreed to Mr. Grant's request to accompany him to a business function – as a reward to the clients. The fact that she is breaking down his control is not something he wants, and something has to give. The ending definitely leaves it open for there to be more adventures for Sylvia.




 
Hi. I'm Opal Carew, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. I write erotic romance for St. Martin's Press and Samhain Publishing, and I self-publish stories. I also write romance as Amber Carew.

So why do I like writing erotic romance? I like being able to push beyond traditional boundaries. I like dealing with a female character who is growing and evolving - questioning her sexual boundaries and pushing past them. My stories usually include ménage a trois. It is great fun to write a heroine choosing between two equally appealing heroes... or more.

These aren't women who just jump into bed with anyone. They find themselves in an unusual situation - something exciting and erotic - but a situation where they have to push themselves beyond their comfort level. As a result, they grow as a person. So often fear holds us back - of what others will think of us, of what we will think about ourselves - and we don't follow our hearts. These women push past that fear.

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A Whole New Crowd by Tijan Blog Tour


Taryn grew up in a different world. Her boyfriend was a criminal. His older brother was part of a gang. They weren't great people, but they were her family. Then everything changes when she's sent to a new family in the neighboring town. New family. New friends. A new world. She's elated. This is her chance for a new beginning, but secrets start being revealed and Taryn learns her new life has some ties to her old one, ties that she's not happy about. Her new family might not have been the lucky break she thought she had.
 

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I hit the punching bag. They lied to me. It barely moved so I hit it again. They didn’t care that they lied. I gritted my teeth. My fist tightened and I rolled my shoulder back, lifted my wrist again, and bent forward into the stance. One foot was in front, the other behind, and I was on my toes. I was ready to switch them, jab back and forth, and bounce back as the bag should’ve been swinging to me.

Nothing.

With a deep growl, I hit it as hard as I could. It moved an inch.

“You’re using your arm.”

“Duh.” I didn’t look as Tray came into the room. He left the lights off, and the only light on was the small lamp positioned over the punching bag. Sweat rolled down my back and I’d lost my shirt long ago. Standing in my black sports bra and a pair of boy shorts, I felt fine. I was heated, but not overheated with the air conditioner in the room.

He circled around. I glanced down, saw he had kicked his shoes off as well. After another moment of studying me, he took his shirt off too. He tossed it to the corner, then tilted his head to the side, and his hazel eyes narrowed at me. A slight smirk lifted the corners of his lips. As he stood there, his muscles clenched. His chest lifted and he breathed in, his stomach muscles clenched in and then out. There was hardly an ounce of fat on him.

We’d been sharing a bed for two months now, but as I drank him in, it was as if I was seeing him for the first time. Hunger and lust slammed into me. My mouth opened and I swallowed. Where the hell had this come from?

His smirk widened and he gestured to my arm. “Use your shoulder. Hit with your body, not your arm. Your strength comes from your core. The hand is the weapon.”

“I want to bone you right now.” I frowned. “Why?”

“Because you’re working out. Because your adrenalin is pumping.” His hand gestured from his chest to his stomach. “Because I’m a prime specimen.”

I snorted. “You don’t need to work on that confidence. Your arrogance just sucked all the oxygen out of the room to inflate your ego.”





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Friday, August 29, 2014

Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters Blog Tour


“I own you. I have the piece of paper to prove it. It’s undeniable and unbreakable. You belong to me until you’ve paid off your debts.”

Nila Weaver’s family is indebted. Being the first born daughter, her life is forfeit to the first born son of the Hawks to pay for sins of ancestors past. The dark ages might have come and gone, but debts never leave. She has no choice in the matter.


She is no longer free.

Jethro Hawk receives Nila as an inheritance present on his twenty-ninth birthday. Her life is his until she’s paid off a debt that’s centuries old. He can do what he likes with her—nothing is out of bounds—she has to obey.

There are no rules. Only payments.

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Huge disappointment, Ms. Weaver.” His cold glare sent a snowstorm wiping away the bonfire in my belly. “I’m done playing games, so cut the bullshit. Time to begin the day.” His voice gave no room for interpretation. A cold draft shot down my back.

My brief reprieve from debts and horrible Hawks was over. I’d been shown something I desperately wanted, but denied it because I failed to please him.

“You could teach me…show me how…” I couldn’t make eye contact with him. Mortification painted my cheeks for both admitting I was clueless and asking a monster to coach me.

Jethro laughed. “You think that will save you from what’s coming? Was that your little plan? To make me fuck you in the hopes I might feel something for you?”


 
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Julianne☆☆☆☆
4.5 Fantastic stars

"Everyone knows you don't give a pet to a killer."

So I will begin with saying that I am done reading reviews before I read a book.
I made the mistake too many times and did it again with this book.
The negativity that surrounded it had me going into it with the feeling of being let down.

Never Again

This book deserves a lot more praise than what it's given.

It's a definite read for those who like original plots, a unique story line, and great book as a whole.

The writing was done very well and kept me interested...THE WHOLE TIME.

Jethro is a mean man with no remorse.
He must collect the debt that is due to his family.
But she must go willingly.

Nila is a woman who is Indebted to the Hawk family.
She is a fighter. A clumsy one due to her illness but none the less she is still bada$$.

Jethro knows what the outcome will be. It always ends the same way.
And he can't wait.

"I was a rule-breaker, curse-maker, life-stealer."

Again Pepper Winters has left me wanting more.

I will patiently wait like everyone else to see what happens.
A girl with her fate sealed and a man with no remorse for anything.

Those two combined equals a fantastic series in the works.

Great job Pepper.


Shelby☆☆☆☆
This story was just crazy! There are levels of insanity, all due to an agreement between the Hawk and Weaver families to absolve the Weavers of wrong-doing and avoiding death to the entire line – signed in the 1400's!

To this day, the Hawks are upholding the agreement and this is to Nila Weaver's dismay.

Nila Weaver and her twin, Vaughn are raised by their father – and are heirs to the Weaver textile dynasty. Nila, 24, is JUST making a name for herself and claiming her independence from the family name. Being she was raised by her father – she's been very sheltered from men until the day Jethro shows up.

I have mixed feelings about Jethro, he's a civilized gentleman in appearance – but he's cold and calculating, and I don't really like him.

I need to know what happens in this story – I just need to keep hope alive!

This is probably my least favorite of Pepper's books. It made me feel many emotions, none positive. I really, REALLY dislike the "Hero" in this book and am hoping the next will redeem him, somehow.


Angie ☆☆☆☆☆
This is the first book in a series. Pepper does it again, she draws you in with a story so out of the ordinary that you have to finish the book in one sitting! It took me a little to get into the book, but once I was there I didn’t want it to end. I just couldn’t believe Nila’s father just let her be blindsided like he did. I mean seriously, WTH? Jethro is such a strong alpha and in a twisted way you can’t help but want him. The only thing that bothers me is his name, I associate Jethro with an old hillbilly show from when I was young. Jethro’s brother I already want to kill and I sure the h*ll hope somewhere down the line in the series he takes a good hard kick in the balls or something. The lunch scene bothered me but then in a twisted way turned me the h*ll on. Seriously Pepper, you come up with some twisted stories and I love the h*ll out of them. This book is telling us all the back story and setting us up for the adventure that I am looking forward to going on. I am sure it will be twisted and warped and I will love every minute of it.

Characters: Multiple characters are introduced in this book and so far they are all twisted and I can’t wait to get to know them all in the next books
Sex: Intense sexual situations
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: Dark Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes





 

 
Pepper Winters wears many roles. Some of them include writer, reader, sometimes wife. She loves dark, taboo stories that twist with your head. The more tortured the hero the better and she constantly thinks up ways to break and fix her characters. Oh, and sex… her books have sex.

She loves to travel and has an amazing, fabulous hubby (who speaks French—hot!) who puts up with her love affair with her book boyfriends.

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