Friday, November 15, 2013

PROMO TOUR: Taming Eric by J.A. Melville


Title: Taming Eric
Author:J.A. Melville
Publication Date: October 21, 2013


Synopsis:

Eric Rothman CEO of Rothman Enterprises had worked alongside his PA Natasha Barrington for almost a year maintaining a strong working relationship with her while enjoying a steady stream of beautiful model girlfriends that passed through his life. He did everything he could to avoid commitment, women were for sex and to look good on his arm but slowly he began to notice something about Natasha that drew his attention and had him wanting her with a desire that was starting to consume his mind and body.
It was both surprising and enlightening when one day he realised she was interested in him too and he propositioned her. One week in a hotel for sex and nothing but sex, making it perfectly clear to her that there would be nothing beyond that week.

He thought he was the victor when she agreed to his terms but was the whole thing going to backfire on him?

There was something about Natasha that drew him to her. She was like no other woman he'd ever been with and for the first time in his life he was fearful of being vulnerable. He had secrets about his past that made him the way he was and his PA was threatening to destroy everything he'd fought so hard for years to protect himself from.

This book is Eric's point of view from my first book Natasha's Awakening. Taming Eric like Natasha's Awakening can be read as stand alone novels or read both. Taming Eric does contain bonus material at the end which is not in Natasha's Awakening. These are both long books so if you're after a quick read, these books are not for you.

If you don't like the male point of view that repeats the story then this book is not for you although there is so much about Eric Rothman that isn't clear in Natasha's Awakening and it gives readers a chance to learn more about this alpha male who is sensitive at heart.


About the Author:

For as long as I can remember, I've loved to write, poetry, short stories just about anything. My English teachers in school kept telling me I should write and it took me a lot of years to finally get around to it.
I spent too long worrying about failing as a writer before I realised that living with the regret of never trying was worse.
I live in a sleepy country town in Tasmania, Australia with my partner and our three children, who aren't so little anymore, plus a whole assortment of animals.
Natasha's Awakening is my first book but I have no intention of stopping now and will continue to live my dream of being a published author. I have just published Taming Eric which is his POV to Natasha's Awakening.
My interests are writing of course, reading, watching movies and hanging out at home with my family, our six cats and one dog.

You can find me on facebook under my author page J. A Melville and my book's page Natasha's Awakening.



 
 


Thursday, November 14, 2013

Taming the Playboy by M.J. Carnal




Sometimes I get into those zones, where I just can't stop reading! Yesterday was one of them, the book had me hooked and left me with a huge book hangover that I just HAD to dive into a new book. I decided to just go ahead and dive into "Taming The Playboy" and to my surprise, I did not go to sleep until about 5am reading it from start to end in one sitting. Seems as if each book will be better than the previous one, as I totally fell for Ryan. 

This book continues basically where the last book left off. We continue with the gang and all their craziness. I seriously love this group of people, they are so close and have such strong bonds. They are a family even if they are not blood related.

In the last book we learned about how Ryan West is such a playboy and how he is set on never changing his playboy ways. He decides to pursue a one-night fling with Layla, Sophie's sister. Layla has just moved to LA, and is the rebel in the family, not looking to settle down with anyone anytime soon. Layla and Ryan agree to do the one-night fling thing, but one night turn both their lives upside down. The connection between these two is so obvious, so strong even when both try to deny it.
The growing attraction between these two becomes impossible to deny, and they both admit their feelings. But personal tragedy and many problems arise, adding stress and strain to their rocky relationship. A relationship that they both had vowed never to be involved in.


This story is amazing! Even better than the first one. There is HOT, HOT scenes, as well as a great big emotional roller coaster. Their is so much love, passion as well as angst and tears. Yes this book is focused on Ryan and Layla, but we continue to get glimpses into the rest of the gangs lives, how Mark and Sophie are doing, and see Caleb's story being put into place to continue in "Taming the Boy Next Door". I am SOOO glad that I had the opportunity to join this blog tour and was offered ARC copies of these books. Making me move them up in my never ending TBR list. Go and grab yourself a copy of this book, but make sure to go and grab the first one as well if you have not read them!

The Thrill of It by Lauren Blakely excerpt

The Thrill of It by Lauren Blakely
(No Regrets #1)
Publication date: November 21st 2013
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

Synopsis:
A new adult story of Love. Sex. Addiction. Blackmail. And Power…
Some say love can be an addiction. Others say it’s the thing that makes life worth living. Let me tell you everything I know about love…Love isn’t patient, love isn’t kind. Love is a game, a chase. A thrill. Love is wild and war-like, and every man and woman must fight for themselves. At least that’s how it was for me. A high-priced virgin call girl by the time I started college, I was addicted to love and to sex. Even though I’ve never had either. I controlled love, played it, and held the world in the palm of my hands. Then I fell down from those highs, and I’m being blackmailed for all my mistakes, forced to keep secrets from everyone, except the only guy I don’t regret.

Trey…

With all the other women, I knew what they were. They were temporary. They were pills, they were bottles, they took away all the pain, and numbed the awful memories that wore down my ragged, wasted heart. Until I met Harley. She’s the only girl I ever missed when she walked away. But now she’s back in my life, every day, and there are no guarantees for us, especially since I don’t know how to tell her my secrets. What happened to my family. All I know is she’s the closest I’ve ever come to something real, and I want to feel every second of it.

How can you love with no regrets when regret is all you know?




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Excerpt: 
A few minutes later a cab pulls up, and she pays the driver, then escapes. I squeeze my eyes shut when I see what she’s wearing. Then I open them.
“Hi.” She offers a meek little wave as she sinks down next to me. I close the sketchbook.
The cab races off, kicking up exhaust into the night breeze, mingling with all the other scents nearby. This is New York for you – I can smell Harley’s wild cherry lotion and I can smell garbage that needs to be picked up tomorrow, the fume from cabs, and the trailing scent of cigarettes. The ugly with the beautiful.
“You look guilty,” I say. “But you don’t have to look guilty on my behalf.”
“I feel guilty.”
“Why? Are you going back to him?” I ask in a strangled voice. The thought makes me sick.
She shrugs. “He made me an offer.”
I recoil, then stand up quickly as if I can’t even be near her when she’s like this. When she’s in this zone. “Are you going to take it?” I ask with a sneer. I don’t mask my disgust. I can’t mask my disgust.
“I don’t know,” she says, and her voice breaks, and I fucking hate that she can be like this.
Tempted.
I push both hands through my hair, grabbing hard. “You’re not a fucking whore, Harley.”
“It’s not like that,” she spits back.
“Fuck that,” I shout through clenched teeth. I pace down the block, walking away from her, far away. To the end of the block, where I stop and slam a hand against the street sign. I take a sharp, deep breath, then turn around. She’s still on the stoop, and she’s fiddling with her shirt, shakily fastening the top two buttons.
When I reach her I bend down and grip her knees. I stare hard at her, her brown eyes like pools. One lone tear streaks down her face. “You are better than that,” I tell her, never breaking her gaze. “You are so much better than that.”
“But what if I’m not?” She chokes out in the tiniest voice.
I wipe the pad of my thumb across her cheek. I want to kiss her tears away, but I can’t go there right now. For a million reasons.
“You are,” I say firmly. I want to shake her. I want to smack some sense into her. “How can you even say you’re not?”
She drops her head so I can’t look at her. “Because I’m not. Because I went to see him. Because you’d never do this. You’re stronger than me. You’re never even tempted.”
“You think this is easy for me?” I crouch on the sidewalk, my hands still gripping her knees. I glance down at her socks, then shake my head. “I hate these socks,” I mumble, as I peel the right one down her leg. She lets me, lifting her calf for me. My fingertips brush her skin, but I manage to resist running my hands up and down those calves. The mission to get her out of this awful costume is stronger than my desire to touch her. I unbuckle one shoe and take off her sock. I do the same to the other leg, rolling down the white knee-high, undoing the shoes, and tugging the sock off her foot, ignoring how smooth her perfectly shaven legs are. I hand her the offending items, and she stuffs the white socks into her purse. Out of sight. Somewhat out of mind. “I can’t stand seeing you dressed like this. I wish you were wearing a t-shirt and jeans right now.”
I earn a small laugh for that, and she lifts her head, flashing a quick lopsided smile. The Harley smirk that makes me want to wipe it away with my mouth. Kiss that sexy smirk right off of her. Hear the sweet sighs she makes when I kiss her.
 

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AUTHOR BIO:
Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in her upcoming novel, FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. She loves hearing from readers! Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He's Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. On October 21 she'll release the sexy rock star romance Far Too Tempting, and on November 21 she'll release her edgy new adult novel THE THRILL OF IT. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Taming the Bachelor by MJ Carnal


I have heard so many things about these books, and how they are must reads!! I kept putting it off and other books kept moving up in my TBR list. Then I started this blog and joined the blog tour for the upcoming "Taming The Boy Next Door" and got ARC copies of the previous "Taming" books. This being the first one. Man am I glad that I got the chance to read this book!! I love how real the characters are, how good they all get along. They are all like their own little family. The boys are just hilarious, they are each so different. I loved getting to know all of them. The story focuses on Mark, the player and self proclaimed forever bachelor, and Sophie, a quiet shy girl who has had her heart broken before and has walls up to protect her fragile heart. They both meet during a wedding pre party for Mark's sister Mollie, Sophie's best friend. Instantly you see how Sophie has a crazy effect on Mark, he himself does not know what is going on.

I loved how he tried so hard to deny that he was feeling anything for Sophie and that it was only lust that he felt. During a wedding party trip to Jamaica, the feelings between these two grows and they finally give in.  They enjoy each other, no strings attached during this trip. But once they get back home, they can't seem to stay away from each other. Sophie's walls come down as she let's Mark into her life and into her heart. Mark cannot believe he has fallen in love, but he falls hard and starts to plan an amazing surprise for Sophie.

Confusion and miscommunication bring about trouble for this couple. Problems arise and they are torn apart, no longer able to trust one another. Will their love be able to help them move past this obstacle, and let them be together once again? Or will they have to live apart, hurt and broken?

This book was one of those that I could NOT put down until I finished it, I read it in about a day and a half! The book flowed smoothly and I loved every second of it. I seriously felt as if I was part of their little gang. For being her debut novel this was a very well written book. Very fun and my type of romance novel!! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series.. I highly recommend it!