February 26, 2017

JACK OF HEARTS BY SANDRA OWENS- REVIEW

Alex Gentry doesn’t scare easily. Working as an undercover FBI agent in the biker bar he and his brothers co-own, he hangs with deadly criminals in order to gather information. Danger is just part of the family business. But one thing has him terrified: his attraction to Madison Parker.

Madison is the cousin of Ramon Alonzo, son and second in command to a notorious drug lord Alex is trying to bust. Alex has befriended Ramon as part of his cover, and Madison has unknowingly become his informant. Falling for her could risk this case—and both their lives.

All Madison wants is to get her new bookstore business off the ground, and for her creepy cousin Ramon—to whom she’s unfortunately indebted—to leave her alone. If she could only stop fantasizing about his mysterious new friend, Alex…

As the Alonzo cartel investigation heats up, so does their relationship. But will the secrets they’re keeping tear them apart—or get them both killed?


I picked this one up and put it down a couple of times.  And, unfortunately, it just didn;t work for me.

Alex and Madison had chemistry, they had passion, and I liked them as a couple...the issue was I just didn't believe the situations they found themselves in...and I never believed he would sneak into her window on a continual basis, as an example.  I don't want to get into specifics about what didn't work for me, as that will spoil it for others.  But I didn't believe the story which made it tough to invest in it.

This is my first book by the author, and I am interested in reading others, even though this was more of a miss than a hit for me.




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FLOW BY KENNEDY RYAN-RELEASE BLITZ

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"Flow is the intro to an epic love song. It's that first beat that has you stopping in your tacks and turning up the volume. The perfect cadence to a must-read prelude. 5 on top of the world stars!" -Mandi Beck, Bestselling Author of the Caged Love series and Stoned.


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Blurb:

In 8 years, Marlon James will be one of the brightest rising stars in the music industry. Bristol Gray will be his tough, no-nonsense manager. But when they first meet, she’s a college student finding her way in the world, and he’s an artist determined to make his way in it. From completely different worlds, all the things that should separate them only draw them closer. It’s a beautiful beginning, but where will the story end?


I enjoy books about music so the blurb of this caught my eye.  I'm also a sucker for books that have the hero falling for a friend's sister-in this case her twin.  Flow was a good introduction novella for the characters in you'll meet later in Grip.

I wanted to hug Bristol.  She's trying to find her place, trying to reconnect with her brother-who doesn't even pick her up at the airport after not seeing her for years.  However, the person he sends in his place? Instant chemistry.  I mean, instant, no matter how much she fights that initial reaction.

Marlon-Grip-was a different type of hero for me.  There were parts of him I liked and parts that I really wasn't a fan of, but I chalked some of that up to his age.  I did like his connection with Bristol, but I had a hard time with him.

This book is definitely necessary to read before reading Grip.  The instant spark and connection helped me learn these characters and set up Grip nicely.



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"Ryan continues her streak of amazingly accessible and authentic romantic fiction. Grip is a bold and unapologetic look at interracial romance and does not shy away from any of the ideals and prejudices that most of us are too polite to acknowledge - head on- amidst one of the sexiest, and provocative true love romances Ryan has penned to date. Break out the fans folks, Grip is aptly titled and sure to make you need a grip! -- Sheena, Smexy Books

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FLOW is the prequel chronicling the week of magical days and nights
that will haunt Grip & Bristol for years to come.

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Blurb:

Resisting an irresistible force wears you down and turns you out. I know. I’ve been doing it for years. I may not have a musical gift of my own, but I’ve got a nose for talent and an eye for the extraordinary. And Marlon James – Grip to his fans – is nothing short of extraordinary. Years ago, we strung together a few magical nights, but I keep those memories in a locked drawer and I’ve thrown away the key. All that’s left is friendship and work. He’s on the verge of unimaginable fame, all his dreams poised to come true. I manage his career, but I can’t seem to manage my heart. It’s wild, reckless, disobedient. And it remembers all the things I want to forget.

About the Author:

Kennedy loves to write about herself in third person. She loves Diet Coke…though she’s always trying to quit. She adores her husband…who she’ll never quit. She loves her son, who is the most special boy on the planet. And she’s devoted to supporting and serving families living with Autism. And she writes love stories! For updates, new releases, giveaways and other adventures, subscribe to her newsletter: https://app.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j9u8i3

February 25, 2017

THE GAME CHANGER BY SCOTT HILDRETH-REVIEW

Terra

I'm going to marry this man, and nothing will stop me.
I didn't expect it to be Michael Tripp who left when we made our announcement. He knows this life, he knows what it means to be a part of mia familia.
He didn't know he was marrying the boss's daughter.
I kept it from him—I lied to him.
He came back, thank God. My love forgave me and the wedding is on.
I'll die before I allow any more secrets to come between us.

Tripp


I'm a man of my word. I love hard and tell it like it is. But the Mafia has me in their crosshairs and I'm in deep. Partnering with a crime boss is one thing. Working for a crime boss who is also your father-in-law…that's just f***ed.
I stepped up to the challenge. Shaking things up and making changes that needed to happen to secure our power. And the profits speak for themselves.
No one could have seen the end coming. No one could have stopped it, not even me.
The playing field has changed. And nothing will ever be the same.




This is the continuation...and it is just as gritty as the first one.  The first time I read one of Scott Hildreth's books, I was...shocked isn't the right word, but there was something about it that made it seem more real.  This is great when we are speaking of the romance and the characters (who were very real in this one) but is a little tough (at least for me) when it comes to the violence of the mafia life.

But, then I think about what I said.  Hmmm...this author portrays mafia life/violence in a way that feels authentic.  Actually, this is a good thing.  I have zero experience in anything related to the mafia...unless you count movies and tv shows, so the idea that this can shock me, and unsettle me, and give me pause...I liked that.

I liked it a lot.  I also liked Terra and Michael.  I liked the realism, I liked the fact that they both seemed fairly committed to the idea that they were together.  This worked for me and, again, gave this a realistic quality that made me want to keep reading even after the "book complete" appeared on my Kindle.

Oh, and the events at the end, those made me want to keep reading too.

I recommend this book.

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SEX SAYS BY MAX MONROE-BLOG TOUR


From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Max Monroe comes a new standalone romantic comedy.


Lola

My name is Lola Sexton, and I’m a sex addict.

Okay…that’s a lie.

Truth is, I’m a serial dater turned dating and relationship columnist for The San Francisco Times. My readers call me Sex. Sex Says.

I love my job.

I love my life.

And I hate Reed Luca.

Reed

My name is Reed Luca, and I’m a liar.

Ironically, that’s the truth.

I’m 31, and my occupation is…well, complicated.

My favorite kind of woman comes in all shapes and sizes, but always has a big brain.

I’ve never hated anything.

Lola Sexton hates me.

Luckily, it’s a thin line between love and hate, and with my help, pretty Lola will only be able to straddle that line for so long.

Disclaimer: You may feel emboldened to quit your job at the conclusion of this book. Proceed with caution. This is a work of fiction and the authors cannot be held liable.


EXCERPT:


Normally, I needed a face-to-face encounter to read a person’s intentions, but something about what I knew about Lola from her column and the careful way she’d arranged her words when emailing me spoke to violence I wasn’t sure I’d ever witnessed.

Limb amputation, genital mutilation, and a healthy hock in order to leave a loogie behind on the tattered body.

Would meeting up with the woman behind the words lead to anything other than some kind of police involvement? Though, really, I kind of miss them…

No, no. I was supposed to be reformed.

But even the converted could find themselves in trouble when they least expected it. An impulsive video on YouTube that led to millions of views was proof of that. My inbox was now cluttered with interview requests from various media sources, as well as hate mail from angered Sex Says fans who didn’t appreciate my candid view regarding their favorite dating and relationship column.

I stared at the blinking cursor on the screen where I’d opened a return email and volleyed.

Red wire, blue wire, red wire, blue wire…

Goddamn, I couldn’t help myself.

Fuck it. I’ll cut both of them.

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February 24, 2017

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