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Book Title: The Undisciplined Bride
Author: Ginger Voight
Release date: October 1, 2013
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18307391-the-undisciplined-bride

Buy Link:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/The-Undisciplined-Bride-ebook/dp/B00FJJ4756/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381232557&sr=1-3&keywords=Ginger+Voight


Book Summary:
Throughout her 23 years, Peyton Prescott was used to running the show. That went into overdrive the minute she agreed to become a bride. Born into an affluent Southern family, she was expected to fulfill her social obligation to marry well, and found that unsuspecting groom in her pushover fiancé, Leland Goodreau. He, like the rest of her family, catered to her every whim to keep her happy, and she predicted a satisfactory, if not boring, existence as his missus.

In fact, the only real human to stand up to this bridezilla from hell is Mateo Bravo, one of the chefs she considers to cater the blessed event. Sparks fly the minute they meet and out of sheer defiance, she hires Mateo and his sister Naomi for every social gathering in the remaining months until she marries.

Mateo, unlike any other man she's ever met, doesn't put up with Peyton’s behavior. With a masculine energy that she finds alluring and exciting, he turns her entitled existence upside down by showing her she's not always the boss. No one is more surprised than she is when she finds out that she kind of likes it.

Peyton decides to seduce, and then dump, the middle-class cook, just to get him out from under her skin. Instead she finds out that there are a few things in life even the great Peyton Prescott can’t plan.

About Ginger:
Ginger Voight is prolific author, freelance writer and optioned screenwriter. Her fiction is diverse, with novels like the edgy, coming-of-age drama DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS, and the fun family adventure for kids of all ages, COMIC SQUAD.
Having grown up reading different authors like Danielle Steel and Stephen King, Ginger has always been drawn more to story than to genre. This shows up in her various stories. Titles such as MY IMMORTAL and TASTE OF BLOOD are a delicious, heady mix of horror, suspense, and romance.
Genre romance, however, has held a special place in her heart, ever since she read her first Harlequin novel when she was only eleven. As a result, Ginger is making a name for herself writing romances of her own, starring women who look more like the average American woman rather than those traditionally represented in the size-biased American media. Her Rubenesque romances were created especially for those heroines with fuller figures, who can still get the man of their dreams if only they believe they can. Such titles include UNDER TEXAS SKIES, LOVE PLUS ONE, THE GROUPIE TRILOGY, THE FIERCE TRILOGY and PICTURE POSTCARDS.
Ginger was included in the best-selling book by Smith Magazine NOT QUITE WHAT I WAS PLANNING, featuring her six-word memoir.


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Excerpt:
“The Undisciplined Bride,” tagline: “What do you do when you run into the Bridezilla from hell? If you’re Mateo Bravo, you bend her over and show her who’s boss.”
She punched the button on the elevator to take her up to the roof where she hoped to get a breath of fresh air.
She stepped inside the luxurious box with the gold accents and glass wall facing out over the Houston skyline. Just before the doors closed a hand appeared and forced them back open.
Her mouth fell open when she saw Mateo enter the elevator, larger than life. He was tall and elegant in his finely tailored tuxedo, and his cologne filled her senses as he stepped closer so the doors would close.
“What are you doing here?” she stammered.
“Following you,” he answered softly as he caressed the curve of her face with the back of his hand. “We have an appointment, do we not?” She watched stupefied as he used his other hand to press every single button on the way up the high rise hotel.
“What are you doing?”
“Taking the scenic route,” he replied before he curled an arm around her waist and drew her up against his rigid body. Before she could protest, his mouth was on hers, gently probing her lips with his tongue until she wilted against him in perfect submission to his kiss. Her arms curled around his neck as she pressed against him.
His fingers wound in her hair, tugging her head back so he could explore the delicate curve of her neck with his mouth. She couldn’t suppress a groan as her fingers dug into his back. He was so exciting and so real and so raw… she couldn’t get enough. Even when the doors opened on that first floor that his fingers had accidently hit, she couldn’t tear herself away from him. Instead she wrapped one leg around his and pulled him back against the side wall.
He chuckled against the nape of her neck. “Aren’t you scared we’ll get caught?” he asked.
“I don’t get scared,” she whispered back, her mouth flushed from the power and intensity of his kiss.
“No?” he asked as he curled a hand around the back of her neck. He turned her toward the glass pane that looked out over the city. She gasped as she felt him step directly behind her. He ran his hands up her legs under her skirt until they cupped her ass. She gasped as she rested her face against the glass, staring down at the domed roof of the atrium below. It was though they were flying somewhere above the rest of the world.
He nuzzled her ear. “Tell me what you want, Peyton.”
“You,” she breathed.
He rocked his pelvis against her, pressing her into the glass. She could feel how much he wanted her, too. “Right here? Right now?”
“Anytime. Anywhere.”
“That’s a good girl,”

I cant wait to read Bella Jewel's next book in the MC Sinners series.  Love this cover!  Add this to your TBR.

★ COVER REVEAL: KNIGHTS' SINNERS (MC Sinners #3) by Author Bella Jewel ★
Release Date: October 25, 2013

Goodreads Link: http://tinyurl.com/pkstrnw

Jackson is always considered the 'softie'. He's the first to help people out when they're in need. He's President of the Hell's Knights and is tired of being treated like a pushover. He wants to show the world how much of a sinner he can be.

Serenity has a dark past. Secrets haunt her and she has no way of escaping them. Hogan is the only family she knows and life with him is brutal. And it's about to get worse.

He sends her on a mission.

On a mission to destroy the Hell's Knights and the Heaven's Sinners.

Can she pretend with a club she doesn't know.

Or will she betray Hogan?

WOW...this girl looks like a hot mess of drama.  I cant wait to get inside V's head to see what she is all about.  Check synopsis and giveaway for Used by Kate Lynne.

Convicted (Consequences 3)
Aleatha Romig
Self-published
October 8, 2013
Psychological Thriller/Contemporary Dark Romance


BLURB:
There were still lessons to learn and consequences for the truth!
When Claire Nichols met Anthony Rawlings, she didn’t know they had a past, or that he had plans for her future. Over time, the role of teacher changed—games became reality—and domination turned to desire. Despite an insurmountable history, Claire and Tony found their way back to one another.
Just when they seemed to have it all—love, respect, and the promise of a family—the game master exposed the truth. Claire’s world once again spun out of control. Unwilling to allow her child to suffer the consequences of an old vendetta, Claire fled...
At one time, Claire was held captive in an opulent mansion—then her incarceration was a cell inside a state penitentiary. Was her new prison—a tropical island—truly less lonely? Perhaps that was the game master’s plan, all along?
Who will save Claire from her oldest nightmare and her newest reality? Will it be Tony? Can he forgive her for leaving him—again? Harry? Will he utilize previously unknown connections to save the woman who infiltrates his thoughts? Maybe Phil? Will his devotion in keeping Claire and her child safe be rewarded?
As the cards are played—sins of the past, innocent victims, and truths are revealed. With compartmentalization no longer an option, is the reality too much? Could there be an even worse isolation?
With the game master dealing from a stacked deck, can this new high-stakes game possibly be won?
When it’s all over and their cards are on the table—SOME will discover their bets were too high—they have nothing left to lose—ALL will learn the crucial lesson—the most important rule—there are CONSEQUENCES for the TRUTH!
Aleatha Romig’s CONVICTED!

Book links:
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16150996-convicted

Buy links: http://www.amazon.com/Convicted-Consequences-ebook/dp/B00FP10AOA/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381182680&sr=1-3&keywords=consequences+romig

Series Links:
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/series/88623-consequences
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Aleatha-Romig/e/B009SYSSE4
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/aleatha-romig?store=allproducts&keyword=aleatha+romig
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=aleatha+romig
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=Aleatha+romig


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Aleatha Romig is a bestselling author, who has been voted #1 "New Author to Read" on Goodreads July 2012 - Present! She was also #9 most followed author on Goodreads - July / August 2013.

Aleatha has lived most of her life in Indiana growing-up in Mishawaka, graduating from Indiana University, and currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of twenty six years, they've raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include exercising, reading and creating heros/ anti-heros who haunt your dreams!

Aleatha enjoys traveling, especially when there is a beach involved. In 2011 she had the opportunity to visit Sydney, Australia to visit her daughter studying at the University of Wollongong. Her dream is to travel to places in her novels and around the world.

CONSEQUENCES, her first novel, was released August 2011 by Xlibris Publishing. October 2012 Ms. Romig rereleased CONSEQUENCES as an Indie author. TRUTH, the sequel, was released October 30, 2012 and CONVICTED, the final installment of the Consequences Series, release today, October 8th, 2013!

Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Brown and Miller Literary Associates.

AUTHOR LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AleathaRomig
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5131072.Aleatha_Romig
Twitter @AleathaRomig: http://www.twitter.com/AleathaRomig
Website: http://www.aleatharomig.blogspot.com/

Synopsis
November is looking forward to getting to know her father and the safety of a small town. After leaving the big apple and her bad memories for Tennessee, November starts working for her dad at his strip club doing the books. The one time she’s allowed there during club hours she runs into Asher Mayson. He’s perfect until he opens his mouth and makes assumptions. November wants nothing to do with Asher but too bad for November fate has other plans. Asher Mayson has never had a problem getting a woman that is until November. Now all he can think about is making November his and keeping her safe.
Warning 18+ sexual content and a strong Alpha Male.

Purchase Links

Amazon US:
http://amzn.com/B00FAYSNAK
Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FAYSNAK
Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-november-mrs-aurora-rose-reynolds/1116947464

Rock star River Wilde brought Dahlia London back from the brink of hopelessness with his unwavering love and devotion. But their entangled history is about to test the strength of their relationship…

Dahlia was certain she had found true love and met her "Once in a Lifetime’ when she reconnected with River. But Dahlia’s world comes crashing down when someone from her past resurfaces, and all of River’s carefully hidden secrets are exposed.
                                                                  
River wants to show Dahlia that life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about dancing in the rain. But how many times can one broken heart be mended?  Will River and Dahlia be able to stay together or will they be torn apart?

Buy Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2unnyVg
B&N: http://bit.ly/12FBxTc
iTunes: http://bit.ly/11VLjCa
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1dTKfRd

Torn by Kim Karr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler-free review. I highly recommend reading Connected (book #1) prior to reading Torn (Connected# 2). No cliffhanger. 5 Stars!*****
Once again I took Kim Karr on vacation with me. Well…not Kim (but I bet she would be fun to hang with). I was lucky to have an advanced review copy of her second book Torn (Connected #2) to pack. FYI - while reading book one while on vacation in the Dominican Republic a while ago I ended up with a nasty sun burn because I got so wrapped up in this book. A few margaritas later I tried to numb the pain from wanting to jump off a cliff from the mother of all cliffhangers and my sun burn.
Kim joined me on vacation in Wildwood, NJ (again...not Kim but her second book Torn). Game on! This time I was party prepared with sunblock. I prayed that book two wasn’t going to have another painful cliffhanger and it didn’t! WHEW. Give me a cocktail and a Kindle loaded with Kim Karr’s books and it’s a perfect vacation day. Nothing much else mattered…except for this book and that my husband watched the kids in water.
Here is my spoiler free breakdown of Torn - Everything is coming together…and everything is falling apart for Dahlia. In Torn, Dahlia is accidentally reunited with River Wilde, the hot rocker she met many years ago in a college bar. Their off the charts chemistry is still crackling in the air. Dahlia is finally moving past her ex-fiancés death and starting to come alive again. Dahlia & River fall madly in love but there is one huge obstacle in the way of their happiness. Dahlia’s past was painful and she has no idea that her future might be even worse. River is full of secrets, her friends are telling lies and Dahlia is in danger of losing more than her love life. Who is going to end up Torn?
Kim Karr is a master at creating Kindle Crack worthy stories. I am a book junkie and Kim Karr’s books are my drug of choice. This highly anticipated follow up to Connected did not disappoint and was worth the wait. There are a few writers that I have on my “auto-download” list and Kim Karr is one of them.
This second chance romance has one of the best love triangle twists of all time. While reading Torn there were times I felt like I was stuck on an emotional roller coaster in spin cycle mode. Dahlia & River’s relationship had my head and stomach-churning simultaneously. Then there was the steam factor…Thanks for fogging up my Kindle screen Kim. I love the way Kim Karr unraveled story and it wasn’t overdone with drama. This book was worth the wait. Connected fans should be prepared to stay up all night reading this book. You will not be able to put it down. Go one click this book right now. Torn by Kim Karr is Kindle Crack.
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Connection Series Reading Order:
FYI - - If choose not to read past Torn (and I can't imagine this) you will should be happy with the ending.

Connected - River and Dahlia https://amzn.to/2JzlOCJ
Torn - River and Dahlia (and Ben)  https://amzn.to/2YmCBft
Mended - Xander and Ivy https://amzn.to/2HX22if
Frayed - Ben and Bell https://amzn.to/2YlwQin
Flawed - Zane and Aerie https://amzn.to/2YmfBNC
Perfected - A giant epilogue with a twist of course

Excerpt  From Torn:
As tension fills the air between us, I watch him, still unsure about what to do. After a few more seconds of unbearable silence, I close the distance separating us and stand directly in front of him. Avoiding eye contact he leans forward, setting all four legs of the chair down. It kills me to be standing here like this, unable to touch him. I want him to talk to me. I have to break the silence. So I ask, “Do you know your brother’s passed out on the couch?”
“Yeah, well he did his best to keep up with me,” he says, setting his beer bottle down next to at least a dozen others. Cocking his head to the side, he just barely glances at me. “So where does all this leave us?”
I answer in complete honestly. “The same place we were yesterday. I know we both have issues to work out, but I’m not sure talking about them anymore tonight is a good idea.” Then I grab his hand and pull him out of the chair. He comes willingly. A bag of ice falls to the ground and I notice his other hand is wrapped in a kitchen towel. I swipe his hair from his forehead and try to look at him, into his eyes, but they are unfocused and the skin around one is slightly discolored. I cup his face and he closes his eyes. I run my fingers around the outline of his swollen bruise. “Does it hurt?”
“Nah, not anymore,” he shrugs.
I lift his hand and can see that it’s also swollen and bruised. “God, River, is it broken?”
He laughs slightly before saying, “You know, I have no fucking idea, but it hurts like hell. Xander had me move my fingers and when I did, he told me to suck it up.”
I carefully caress his hand and bring it to my mouth, softly kissing it. “You can’t go after Ben every time you see him. Fighting with him isn’t going to change anything.”
“Might not change anything, but makes me feel a hell of a lot better.”

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