Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Release Blitz! Ballistic (A Vigilantes Novel) by Keri Lake!

Title: Ballistic

Series: A Vigilantes Novel

Author: Keri Lake

Genre: Romantic Suspense, NA

Release Date: October 30, 2018 ON SALE for 2 days ONLY!!

On the streets of Detroit, it’s the code we live by. You take from me, I take from you. A balance of power, and a ceaseless war between rivals.

As a foster kid from the projects, I never had much, besides an unshakable addiction to women and drugs. Only took one glance into the amber eyes of a slave for me to realize my two worst vices could be one and the same.

And the woman behind those eyes quickly became my obsession.

Nicoleta is more than she seems. An enigma I’m determined to crack before time runs out and our enemies hunt her down. Except, she moves by her own trajectory, an unstoppable bullet on the warpath to track down the men who murdered a girl from her past.

Me? I’m the rogue whose path is less predictable. A junkie, fiending for the one thing I shouldn’t want: the only woman who gets me high. I want to keep her for myself, but when the unstoppable bullet finally hits her mark and secrets begin to unravel, another life must be paid.

A heart for a heart.

WHOA! What an ending to a phenomenal series! From start to finish, this story will take you on one hell of a ride! It's dark and gritty and filled with unexpected twists and revelations. Keri Lake writes romantic suspense like no other. Her stories play out like a movie in my head, keeping me on edge with her storyline and exceptional world building. The characters are raw and real and despite their demons, you can't help but to be pulled in. I had been waiting for Dax's story. This anti-hero will rock your world! Ballistic did not disappoint. It was worth the wait and more than I could have hoped for!

♥ Review by Lys

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Keri Lake is a dark romance writer who specializes in demon wrangling, vengeance dealing and wicked twists. Her stories are gritty, with antiheroes that walk the line of good and bad, and feisty heroines who bring them to their knees. When not penning books, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and their rebellious Labrador (who doesn’t retrieve a damn thing). She runs on strong coffee and alternative music, loves a good red wine, and has a slight addiction to dark chocolate.

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Defiance Of The Heart by Monica James ~ Review by Juls

Defiance Of The Heart (Sins Of The Heart, #2)

Defiance Of The Heart by Monica James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t think it was possible for book 2 to be as good as book 1, but Monica James has proven me wrong. I thought I loved Absinthe Of The Heart, but after reading Defiance of The Heart, I may have to reconsider! This time around I feel like Monica has truly outdone herself and threw every single scenario into this story. She seriously did not leave anything out! I LOVED it! Yes, L.O.V.E.D I.T. with all shouty caps because it was just THAT good! I was constantly smiling because of how romantic it was. I swooned because... well, London is capable of bringing any of us to our knees when it comes to his charm! It definitely had me all flustered because there are some seriously HOT scenes going on. But mostly, it had my heart pounding because there were some very suspenseful events that take place that I did not see coming! It really is the whole package. I can literally go on and on about Defiance Of The Heart, but to get the full picture, it’s better if you just hit that button and start downloading now!! You definitely need to start with Absinthe Of The Heart since this is a continuous story. Both will keep you entertained and coming back for more!! And honestly, Monica? All I can say is..

“I am hopelessly in love with London Sinclair.”

-Juls

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Shelter by Stephanie Fournet ~ Review by Juls

Shelter by Stephanie Fournet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you look at my Goodreads account, you’ll see that I highlighted a few phrases from Shelter. I had a feeling that this was going to be one of those stories that grab a hold of your heart from the very beginning! It seriously had me in KNOTS the whole way through! I was captivated by the characters as well as the story-line! Yes, the story-line was heart breaking, but Cole was everything. At such a young age, he had so much on his shoulders and he really was the best brother and son to Ava and his mom. I felt so bad for him having to endure so much. He was so strong and fierce when it came to protecting them. Although things weren’t always rainbows and sunshine, I am so happy that he had Elise and her mom by his side. I feel that they got him through so much and he was able to let his guard down a little when they were around.

I really liked how Stephanie Fournet wrote this story in two parts. I feel that it gave me a better connection with Cole, Ava, and Elise. She was able give their stories at a young age, and then again as adults. I really enjoyed that versus going back and forth between past and present. I just feel that I’m able to really connect with everything a lot better. All in all, Stephanie really did a great job with Shelter. It will say that it may be hard for some to read, but it really is an amazing story. That pool scene!!! All I can say is... H.O.T!!!

-Juls

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I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills

She’s the one bet I can’t resist...

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills returns with an all-new swoon-fest of a novel about what happens when you look beyond labels and take a chance on love.

I Bet You, an all-new sexy college romance standalone is LIVE!

Sexy Athlete: I bet you…

Penelope Graham: Burn in hell, quarterback.

The late night text is random but Penelope knows exactly who “Sexy Athlete” is. And why she shouldn't take his wager.

Ryker Voss.

Football star.

Walks on water and God's gift to women.

Just ask him.

His bet? He promises Penelope he’ll win her the heart of the nerdy guy she’s been crushing on. His plan—good old-fashioned jealousy. Once her crush sees her kissing Ryker, he'll realize what he's missing. Sounds legit, right? The only question is…why is Ryker being so nice to her?

Penelope Graham.

Virgin.

Lover of sparkly vampires and calculus.

His mortal enemy.

Penelope knows she shouldn’t trust a jock, but what’s a girl to do when she needs a date to Homecoming? And Ryker’s keeping a secret, another bet, one that could destroy Penelope’s heart forever.

Will the quarterback score the good girl or will his secret mean everyone loses at this game of love?

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About the Author Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills writes about strong heroines and sexy alpha males that sometimes you just want to slap. She's best known for her angsty, heartfelt new adult college romances. A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice; Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero. She's also addicted to frothy coffee beverages, Vampire Diaries, and any kind of book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females.

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I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Start!

“No matter what I tell myself, he’s stealing my heart, bit by bit, and it’s going to take everything I have to resist falling.”

Talk about having the cheesiest smile on your face while reading an entire story! I’m pretty sure people surrounding me at times were probably thinking I must have been getting some pretty good text smiling at my phone like that. Nope! I was just reading a really good book that had me making all kind of facial expressions! I cannot express how much I loved I Bet You! Honestly, the storyline was cute, but it was the characters that hooked me and the little details that just made it that much better! I seriously busted up laughing anytime the word “titlets” was mentioned! Vampire Bill was hilarious,and I loved all the Edward references. Especially when Blaze says he’s #teamjacob without a care in the world. Sometimes I believe it’s these little things that authors add throughout their stories that make me love it even more. Ryker is so damn cute and Penelope has the best personality! Their texting back and forth was addicting! I just can’t stop thinking about how GOOD this book was! After reading, I Bet You I downloaded, I Dare You right away! Yes, I totally started backwards with this series. I can’t wait to get started, and I’m really hoping for Blaze’s story to be next!

-Review by Juls

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I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills ~ Review by Juls

THE BOY I GREW UP WITH by Tijan: Review by Lys

The Boy I Grew Up With by Tijan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Channing and Heather's story! It was sweet, suspenseful, heart breaking, and beautiful. I haven't read any of the Fallen Crest Series, so my first introduction to Channing and Heather was in Crew. After reading Crew, I wanted to know so much more about them. I was so excited when this book was announced!

"He'd worked his way under my skin in first grade. He'd declared us best friends in third. We held hands in fifth. We shared our first kiss in seventh, and he'd been a headache ever since."

I loved how this story went back and forth between past and present. It really gives the reader insight into how they grew up together, fell in love, and why they were struggling independently and together in their relationship.

"Channing had a face for the runways, a body of tattoos that could appear in any magazine, and an attitude that made him a leader among the rowdiest and most clinically inclined."

Channing... HOLY HOTNESS! I salivated over his character. Alpha, bad-ass, and super sexy! He made me want to lick the pages! Only someone as fierce as Heather could handle all his bravado. Despite their inner strength, both Channing and Heather carried so much baggage. With Channing's intense perseverance and Heather's unyielding determination... these two were explosive!

"There were no pretty words between us. There weren't flowery promises. There was just us. Our love. Our bodies. The addiction we had for each other. We were linked, like invisible chains. They were there, whether we wanted them or not."

The growth that evolved between Channing and Heather was beautiful. I loved how they fought for their own happiness in addition to each other's. Through their trials and tribulations, their love for each other was unstoppable. I could not get enough of their story!

"I am Fallen Crest. I am Roussou. This place is who I am". She looked up, our eyes meeting. "You are who I am."

The Boy I Grew Up With was such an amazing read! It gave me all the feels and left me wanting more from the Roussou/Fallen Crest world. Whether you have read every Fallen Crest story or like me, are just getting started, I highly recommend!

♥ Review by Lys

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Friday, October 26, 2018

All That We Are by Melissa Toppen

Title: All That We Are

Author: Melissa Toppen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 16, 2018 Cover Design: Pear Perfect Creative Covers

They say everything happens for a reason- that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. For the longest time I didn’t think that was true. I had stumbled around in the dark for so many years that I didn’t think I would ever find my way out. But when I finally did, it came in the most unexpected way.

Miles Hollins had been my brother’s best friend for as long as I could remember. We didn’t like each other much growing up. Or rather, we couldn’t stand each other. But after ten years of being gone, a lot had changed.

He wasn’t the same boy I remembered. I wasn’t the same girl either. So much had happened.

I moved away and got married.

Miles joined the military.

We both returned home broken in our own way.

I struggled to find my place in my new life. Miles struggled just to get through the day. But together we slowly began to heal. I quieted his demons and he gave me a sense of belonging. For a while that was enough.

But this is real life, and in real life nothing stays perfect forever. In real life not every story ends with a happily ever after. Sometimes the scars we carry are just too deep.

I promised him I would fight.

He promised me I would lose.

I’ll do everything in my power to prove him wrong. Because it’s when you find the one thing you can’t live without, that you truly find yourself.

All That We Are is a standalone contemporary romance.

Melissa Toppen is a Reader's Choice Award Winning and Bestselling Author of New Adult and Contemporary Romance. She is a lover of books and enjoys nothing more than losing herself in a good novel. She has a soft spot for Romance and focuses her writing in that direction; writing what she loves to read.

Melissa resides in Cincinnati Ohio with her husband and two children, where she writes full time.