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Synopsis
Calvin Parish
They call me Hero.
I defend.
I protect.
I ask for nothing in return, and that makes me good.
Doesn’t it?
That which makes me the ultimate predator also feeds dark impulses I’ve learned to control—until I bring her too close. For years I’ve watched her from afar, but what started out as duty has become obsession.
Cataline Ford
I work hard.
I play by the rules.
I’m content.
My scars are quiet and invisible, and that keeps me hidden.
Doesn’t it?
One fateful walk home, I’m taken by someone I didn’t know I should fear. Captive and afraid, nobody will tell me why I’m confined to this hauntingly beautiful mansion. I’m given everything; I have nothing. He takes what he needs from me, and for that I hate him. But I might have loved him once.
And just because you’re reading this doesn’t mean I survive him.

Excerpt
Because I’m lost in my thoughts, I don’t hear Cataline enter the room. Her tight black dress cuts across her mid-thighs, and her cleavage teases from a plummeting neckline. She’s done her makeup for probably the second time since arriving at the mansion.
“What is this?” I ask, narrowing my eyes.
“What?”
Jasmine drifts under my nose a

I read this and thought...could this be for real? No this has to be a joke...all of these hot dark reads in a boxed set for  $0.99?  Ummm...wow!!!!  Check out  Make Me - Twelve Tales of Dark Desire.  This amazing set is available for presale and goes on sale March 3rd. One click this now.

Get it here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2UGR4I

Here is the amazing line up:
Pam Godwin - Beneath the Burn  - LOVE
Skye Warren - Wanderlust 
Claire Thompson - Enslaved 
Cari Silverwood - Take Me Break Me 
Annabel Joseph - Comfort Object 
Aleatha Romig - Consequences  - LOVE
Shoshanna Evers - The Man Who Holds the Whip 
Annika Martin - The Hostage Bargain 
Jasmine Haynes - Take Your Pleasure 
Eliza Gayle - Play With Me 
Pepper Winters - Tears of Tess - AMAZING
CJ Roberts - Captive in the Dark - WOW

I just was so lucky to read an advanced copy of J. A Redmerski’s Song of The Fireflies and all I’m going to say is wow.  

She's a little bit country...and he's a little bit rock and roll...actually he's a rapper!    I'm Rap star romance?  I'm in...Check out the cover for Collaboration by Michelle Lynn & Nevaeh Lee




Buy Links:
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/1d2Lx9E

B&N Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/collaboration-by-michelle-lynn?store=ebook&keyword=collaboration+by+michelle+lynn

Michelle Lynn ft. Nevaeh Lee
Goodreads Link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18994979-collaboration

Michelle Lynn Bio:
Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids.  She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write.   With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends.  But after chasing around twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed.

Nevaeh Lee Bio:
Nevaeh’s first exposure to writing began in a middle school creative writing class. She was reprimanded for composing a politically incorrect story and forced to re-write about a “safer” topic. Being the writing rebel that she is, Nevaeh always likes to push the envelope a bit and never re-writes, unless her editor insists on it.

When she’s not writing, Nevaeh is a freelance book editor ;). And when she’s not reading, writing, or editing, she can be found spending time with her family and taking road trips, exploring the area around wherever she happens to be living at the time. Even though “home” will always be Texas, she has lived in several different states and countries, but currently resides in the DC metro area.

She also adores her really big dog who frequently takes her for walks while enduring her many story ideas and rambling dialogue, which sometimes occurs in multiple languages. After many years of this, she finally decided to start writing out some of these stories and her first book, a joint effort called Collaboration, will be self-published on January 26, 2014.

YouTube BOOK TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxRhE3NBYc&feature=youtu.be

Spotify Collaboration Playlist:

Excerpt Liv’s POV 
Vinny slips on a pair of running shorts and reaches down to the 

floor, pulling up the panties I’m still searching for. “You looking for 

these?” He twirls my sad excuse for underwear around on his one 

finger with a devilish grin.

“Yes.” I reach out to grab them, but Vinny’s too quick. He folds 

them into one hand and hooks his arm around my waist, pulling me to 

him with the other.

“Stay. I’ll be back in less than two hours.”

“You want me to stay?”

Leaning down, his mouth close to my ear, he responds, “I want 

you in my bed waiting for me when I get back.” 

His words are kind, and I appreciate him offering them to me, but 

it’s not necessary. I’m a big girl, he doesn’t need to coddle me after a 

night of passion. “It’s okay.

SYNOPSIS
I was thrilled when I was offered a graduate teaching position at the prestigious Tennerson Girls Academy. At twenty-three, this would be my first ‘real’ teaching assignment. Working at the elite boarding school, home to the daughters of some of the wealthiest people in the world, was a great opportunity that I would’ve been stupid to pass up.One week into my new job, and I suddenly had no idea why I chose high school…I was a seventeen year old boy once, I knew how teenage girls behaved. You can’t even imagine the hell of trying to teach thirty, hormonal driven seventeen year olds who have been cooped up, away from any male contact. I could handle the whispers every time I entered the room. I could even handle the obvious attempts at gaining my attention. What I couldn’t handle was her… Rich bitches and way too many rules. Was it any wonder that I hated school? Add to that the lack of male contact, and I was going insane. Like literally. I wasn’t used to this. A year ago I was normal. I had a boyfriend, friends and a loving family. There is nothing normal about me anymore, and nobody here lets me forget that. My name is Wrenn, and I’m only here because my aunt took me in after what happened, but my aunt also happens to be the headmistress of this academy…Can you see my problem? I’m hated for my lack of money, and I’m hated for who my Aunt is.
Then he arrived. Dalton Reed. My new history teacher.Slowly, he helped me see that even in the worst situations, there is always hope.

Review of Always You
Always You by Missy Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler free review. 4 stars.

I have read a number of teacher/student forbidden love stories… Why?  I don’t know.  I guess I like the whole taboo aspect of it all.  Some of my favorites include Slammed, Point of Retreat, Better, Good and Unteachable.  Always You definitely tackled the forbidden aspect without being steamy and had a slight YA feel to it.  What made this book stand out for me was the ending.  All along I thought Always You was going to have a sappy HEA.  At 89% of the way into this book I discovered I was dead wrong.  My heart went into my stomach for this young couple.  The secret issue/subject matter got pretty heavy and hit home for me. A close family friend (father and sons) had to deal with the same nightmare --- and I am familiar with it.
I liked the whole full circle/second chance aspect… but that ending.  The characters, dialogue and story line was pretty good.  I will definitely check out other books by Missy Johnson.

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GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18403696-always-you

AUTHOR BIO
Missy lives in a small town in Central Victoria with her husband, and her confused pets (a dog who think she's a cat, a cat who thinks he's a dog...you get the picture). When she's not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read.

AUTHOR LINKS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missy-Johnson/618217221528253
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissycJohnson
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6984258.Missy_Johnson

PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/1czyvjZ
AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1fD0Aec
BARNES AND NOBLE: http://bit.ly/JPmTmo

Check out my review and author giveaway for Behind His Eyes (Consequences). While reading Consequences (Book #1)…did you ever wonder what Tony was thinking?  How could you not! This companion series just released last week!


BEHIND HIS EYES – CONSEQUENCES: Blurb
BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES is a reading companion, by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig, recommended to be read after completing all three books of the CONSEQUENCES SERIES: Consequences, Truth, and Convicted. It is not a standalone book and should not be read as such.This companion was written to explore the thoughts and motivations of Anthony Rawlings, the man behind the consequences. It was not intended as a total rewrite of Consequences, but meant to enhance the reader’s understanding. BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES contains significant scenes from the novel Consequences, as experienced from Anthony’s point of view. It also contains never before published, behind the scenes information, as well as, a glossary of the characters, and a timeline devoted to the events within Consequences.

BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES is a dark journey into the mind of the man who believes that he controls everything and controls nothing. Because there is more to learn about a man who:
Once upon a time, signed a napkin that he knew was a contract. As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very important rule—he forgot to read the fine print.

Buy Links
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Behind-His-Eyes-Aleatha-Romig-ebook/dp/B00H8D9PF8/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389291280&sr=1-3&keywords=consequences+romig
Kobo -   http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/behind-his-eyes-consequences
Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-his-eyes-consequences-aleatha-romig/1118050005?ean=2940148350187

Behind His Eyes - Consequences by Aleatha Romig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. 5 stars! This book is meant to be a companion book to the series.  I suggested reading the series in its entirety prior to reading this book.

While reading Consequences (Book #1)…did you ever wonder what Tony was thinking?  How could you not?!  Aleatha Romig hand picked critical scenes and chapters from Consequences (book #1) and retells them from Tony’s POV.  Romig dissects his thoughts with surgical precision.  I felt like I was reading a “diary” of a madman as Tony’s POV unravels in the same smooth manner as all of Romig's books.  Despite knowing what was going to happen from reading this series…his perspective added a new layer to this already chilling story.

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Q & A with Aleatha
Q - Is this just a rewrite of Consequences from Tony’s POV?

A - No. BEHIND HIS EYES CONSEQUENCES is NOT a rewrite. It is a “reading companion”. I went through CONSEQUENCES and with the help of my betas; we decided upon significant scenes that if told from Tony’s POV would enlighten readers. I also added “behind the scenes” scenes to again enlighten
readers. CONSEQUENCES was told mostly from Claire’s POV. Therefore, conversations and things happened outside of her observation. This companion allows readers to witness some of these scenes.

Q - What are your plans after you release all of the BEHIND HIS EYES reading companions?

A - I want to write a new series. I don’t know for sure if it will be two books or more. I want to develop a
relationship with new characters and create new twists and turns. I have some notes and some ideas,
but I’ll be honest, Anthony Rawlings is not an easy character to let go. However, I believe it is time.
I’ve been asked if I’ll ever write more about them. My answer is “I don’t know.” I can’t say NEVER, but I
believe it is time to move on.

From the acclaimed bestselling author of Lost to You and When We Collide comes a new adult novel of one woman’s obsession: a man who’s as passionate as he is elusive—and as tempting as he is trouble…

Aleena Moore is haunted by Jared Holt. It’s been six years since she’s seen her brother’s best friend, the self-destructive bad boy she secretly loved in high school. As the years pass, she knows it’s time to move on. Time to decide between a practical nursing degree and her true dream as an artist. Time to get over Jared and give another guy a chance…

Just when she opens her heart to her friend Gabe, Aly returns home to find Jared sleeping on her couch. The teenage boy she loved has grown into a man she can’t resist. 

Covered in tattoos and lost in rage, he’s begging to be saved from his demons—the memories of the day he destroyed his family. As the two reconnect, their passion is hot enough to torch Aly’s judgment. But can she risk her future for a man who lives on the edge of destruction?

Review of Come To Me Quietly
Come to Me Quietly by A.L. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler- free review. 5+ stars!

There aren't many writers like A.L Jackson.  Only a handful of books could consume my heart and soul, and Come To Me Quietly is one of them.  If this book isn't on your list, add it or buy it now.

My spoiler-free mini review/synopsis: Aly has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Jared, since they were kids.  After a devastating incident for which Jared blames himself…he goes into self-destruct mode. Jared numbs his painful memories with booze and drugs…and creates a vendetta against his soul.  Fast-forward years later…Jared crosses paths with Aly and her brother and from there, Aly and Jared slowly build their relationship. He doesn’t feel worthy of her love…he is broken and stuck in this self-induced emotional purgatory. Aly is Jared’s light in all of his darkness.  Will he let her in and allow himself to love and be loved again?  

This book is “unputabledownable”.  CTMQ is  raw and loaded with angst, turmoil, love and is absolutely touching. A.L. Jackson made my heart melt from the firestorm of emotion she created on each and every page of this book.  There isn’t a full blown cliff hanger, but loose ends that will likely be tied up in book two Come To Me Softly. A.L. Jackson is on my auto download list and will read ANYTHING this woman writes. Come To Me Quietly is absolute Kindle Crack.

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There aren't many writers like A.L Jackson.  Only a few books could consume my heart and soul....Come To Me Quietly is one of them.  CTMQ is one of the best books I have read. Full review to follow closer to release and tour. If this book isn't on your list..add it now/pre -order it now.


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Come To Me Quietly Book Trailer http://youtu.be/hqiqy3BkNpI

• Grand Prize: A.L. Jackson Complete Signed Paperback Collection (all six titles) + Come To Me Quietly Poster and swag
• Second Prize: Come To Me Quietly Collection, which includes a signed copy of Come To Me Quietly, a Come To Me Quietly poster, keychain, and custom bookmark 
• Third Prize: A.L. Jackson Fun Pack stuffed full of A.L. Jackson book swag
• Fourth Prize: Audiobook Gift Set from Audible.com of The Regret Series (Lost To You, Take This Regret & If Forever Comes)

Excerpt
Aly took my hand again. “Come on, let’s find a good spot to watch the fireworks.” 

With her voice, I shoved off the images, turned and gently smiled at her, ignoring the 

guy whose gaze burned into the back of my head with outright hate. 

Instead I focused on her words that sounded so damned cute, like they used to when 

we’d run ahead of ourselves to find the best spot at the park. We used to get so close that 

we’d feel the fireworks rumble through our bodies, and we had to dodge the little pieces of 

paper ashes that flitted down from the sky. 

She led me to a lounger that sat out in the open on the grass. She pushed at my side 

and grinned. “Take a seat.” 

Quirking a brow, I smirked at her, but did as I was told. I sat sideways on it with my 

feet on the ground. Aly settled to the grass, and instinctively my knees parted to make room 

for her. Nestling between my legs, she shifted a bit to rest her head on the inside of my thigh. 

Then she released a breathy sigh as if this was the only place she wanted to be, murmuring, 

“I’m so glad you’re here, Jared.” 

Desire coursed over every inch of my skin and pooled in my stomach. There was 

nothing I could do to stop it, the way I hardened at her slightest touch, at the soft sound that 

fell from her mouth, at the smell of her hair that had become permanently ingrained in my 

mind