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Beneath the Burn by Pam Godwin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.  Expected publication:  August 1, 2013

Charlee and Jay are two lost souls burned by life.  Their worlds collide and life as they know it will never be the same ever again.
Charlee’s father is a huge loser on so many levels.  He used his daughter as collateral to cover his gambling bets.  He lost his daughter and his own life to Roy.  At sixteen, Charlee is held hostage by a sadistic fuck named Roy…who happens to be an international business owner with a bank account to rival that of Bill Gates. She is forced to live her days chained up and sexually assaulted by Roy in his demented prison penthouse of horrors. Charlee does whatever she has to do to survive.  She creates her own invisible armor to block out her life with Roy.  Charlee gets a bitter sweet taste of freedom but is enslaved by her own demons and never free from him.

Jay is the tormented lead singer of the rock band – The Burn.  Everyday life is a struggle for the beautiful rock god. He is mentally held hostage by horrific childhood memories. Jay’s demons cause him to be repulsed by a strangers touch and ignite deep seeded panic and depression.  His horrific flashbacks antagonize his mind, body and soul.  He numbs his pain through playing his music, drug abuse and mindless sex with groupie sluts. Jay is damaged to the core - never allowing anyone or anything to touch him…to see the real him. One night after a show he walks into a tattoo parlor and allows a beautiful tattoo artist (who happens to be Charlee) to create a veil to cover up his physical scars.  Charlee’s art and her words pierce his heart and he longs to be freed as an emotional hostage to his twisted past.

“How had Jay survived his pain?  If he were hanging in the irons, what would he have done to guard his mind from splintering apart?  How resilient he must’ve been to carry the weight of so many wounds.  She wanted to borrow his strength, imagined it plated over her skin.”

A chance meeting in another time and place once again causes their paths collide.

“She has a memory of a man with a back full of scars.  Beneath the superficial damage was a devotion to survival, as instinct to dominate his future.  Most probably didn’t see that when they looked at him, but she hadn’t just recognized it, she’d felt it and wanted it.”
I don’t want to give away anything about this story.  I hate the word “epic”…but it’s the only way to describe this story….it’s fucking epic.  BtB is the ultimate emotional roller coaster ride of survival and second chances.    I recommend checking out the author’s content warning.  This gut wrenching story is not for everyone and not easily digestible.  It took me to this uncomfortable place and dangled me there to take it in. This story is so emotional and so well written that it will leave you captivated from the first page to the last. This isn’t a pretty hearts and flowers erotic tale of love…this ain’t your mamas 50 Shades of Grey kind of book ;) – so I wouldn’t loop in the same genre because of BDSM factor.

I don’t know where Pam Godwin came from…but I’m sure glad I found her and this book. Her character development is off the charts.  The way she crafted this dark and twisted story to unravel is breath taking and will make you cringe.  BtB is so incredibility raw… fucked up and is one hell of a hard core page turner. FIVE++ BURNING STARS.

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I'm speechless. WOW effing wow. Epic Kindle Crack. Review to follow.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.


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I Surrender by Monica James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Ava picks up and leaves everything – college, family and friends to follow her boyfriend to live in Singapore. Then he breaks up with her in a karaoke bar (such a huge dbag!) Ava is completely devastated from the breakup and returns home to LA and moves in with her best friend V. V. drags her track wreck of a best friend out on the town to meet her boyfriend who happens to be in a popular local band. She meets V’s boyfriends' bandmate--Jasper. They have the whole insta-chemistry thing going on. Ava and Jasper decide they can only be friends since she is still nursing a broken heart from her break up with the overseas dbag. Then there is the issue of Jasper’s girlfriend! She learns that he is in an on/off again relationship with some blonde bimbo. Finally, timing is right for the two friends to make a go at a real relationship. Ava emotionally sabotages herself and ends up pushing Jasper away. Their relationship is peppered with a lot of miscommunication related drama and trust issues. She is terrified to about having to have her heart broken again. Jasper has his own set of emotional baggage he is dealing with. Will she finally allow herself to love and trust again? Will Jasper figure out how to be in a “real” relationship? Will he stop kissing his ex? That’s just the start.

I loved the way this story developed. I felt like I was in Ava's head and heart as the story unfolded. Yes, there were times I want to drop kick her when she was in self-destruct mode. Arghhhh…She reminded me a lot of Kiera from SC. Stephens Thoughtless series. What is there not to like about Jasper…he’s hot, plays in a band, has cerulean blue eyes and works in an animal shelter! I loved that he was a straight shooter most of the time...except for some of his douchey behavior with his ex-girlfriend. I am hooked on this series. There is a cliff hanger. I Surrender....Monica James!!! I'm begging for book two.

Review copy received by the publisher in exchange for a fair an honest review.

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NEW, HOT & CHEAP: Friday’s Five – Five NEW books, Five HOT books to release/read and Five CHEAP or FREE. Enjoy. Like or comment.
Five NEW books that caught my eye this week
- Unteachable by Leah Raeder – WOW
- Free Asia by E.M. Abel
- When You're Ready by J.L. Berg
- Cake by Nicole Reed
- Bare Assets by M.L. Stephens

Five HOT books to read/release soon
- Louder Than Love by Jessica Topper
- Hell’s Knights by Bella Jewel
- In This Moment by Autumn Doughton
- My Unexpected Forever by Heidi McLaughlin
- Torn (Connections #2) by Kim Karr

Five CHEAP or FREE NOW
- Axel by Harper Sloan - .99
- Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn - .99
- Edible by Ella Frank - .99
- Wounded by Jassinda Wilder - .99
- On the Edge of Glass by Autumn Doughton - FREE

Title: Don’t Let Go
Author: Michelle Lynn
Expected Release Date: August 2013
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18141125-don-t-let-go

SYNOPSIS:
Sadie Miller is attempting to change her ways and hide somewhere no one knows her former self. She only wants to finish her final year of college, obtain her degree and get out from her parent’s hold. Then she meets Brady Carsen, the lead singer of the college town band, The Invisibles. Although she tries to stay away, his persistence quickly wins her over and she realizes although he is everything she’s not used to, he might be exactly what she needs and more importantly wants.
Unfortunately, Sadie’s troubled past at her last school left her with insecurities that make her question Brady’s true intentions. While Brady is convinced Sadie is the one for him, he has his own secrets that he fears will be their undoing, destroying everything they have grown to become.

If they want to be together, they will have to stand united and fight the outside influences that are threatening to tear them apart. Can they put the distrusts and apprehensions formed by their pasts behind them for good in order to secure their future?
Author Social Media Links:

Website: http://www.michellelynnbooks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellelynnbks

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7065829.Michelle_Lynn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Lynn/413280762102448

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SALE & FREEBIE ALERT on AMAZON. Here are 10 CHEAP & FREE finds on Amazon. I have such a one click issue… Please like or share.
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Who He Is (FireNine #1) by S. Q. Williams
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
The Opportunist (Love Me With Lies #1) by Tarryn Fisher
Captive in the Dark: The Dark Duet by CJ Roberts
Pieces of Lies by Angela Richardson
Fear of Falling by S.L. Jennings
Ryder (Resisting Love) by Chantal Fernando

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Collide (A Collide Novel) by Shelly Crane
Shattered Promises (Shattered Promises, #1) by Jessica Sorensen
Ethereal (Celestra Series Book 1) by Addison Moore

Spin My Love by Chantal Fernando looks really good. I can wait to download this one to my Kindle. Another hot new adult contemporary romance to add to your TBR. Links below to find Chantal on Goodreads and Facebook.



SPIN MY LOVE by Chantal Fernando Cover Reveal

Spin My Love Synopsis:
World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated.

Giselle Reece has been in love with Tane ever since she can remember. After learning her lesson the hard way, she realizes that Tane isn’t the man she once thought he was. When he re-enters her life, desperate to make amends, Giselle needs to decide whether she can let down her guard and forgive the man she once adored, or is it time to finally let go?

Tane must now fight for what he wants, even though he isn’t sure he deserves it. The only question is, will it be enough? Or is it too late for him to redeem himself?

About the Author:
Chantal Fernando is 26, a mother of three beautiful little boys and lives in Western Australia.
Chase is her debut novel, followed by Kade, Ryder & James.
She is currently working on 'Spin My Love' a new adult contemporary romance, along with a few other projects.

Links:
Spin My Love Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18183848-spin-my-love?ac=1

Chantal on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7056719.Chantal_Fernando

Chantal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorchantalfernando?ref=hl

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2nd place-- ebooks of Chase, Kade, and Ryder
3rd and 4th place-- ebook copy of Ryder
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Raising Ryann by Alyssa Rae Taylor

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4 stars!!! Arc provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Review to follow:)

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler free. Four stars.

First time author Alyssa Rae Taylor did a great job building up the steam, suspense…and a following for her book Raising Ryann. She has been writing and releasing this sexy story on WattPad in bits and pieces.

Reese Johnson’s childhood memories are anything but special. Her drunken father beats on her and her mom. After her parents separate Reese faces more drama when one of her mom’s sleazy boyfriends attempts to rape her. She is saved by a neighbor who hears her screams for help. Fast forward years later… Reese is a hardworking, strong woman determined to make it on her own. She is enrolled in college and working two jobs to support herself. One day this hot as hell tattooed muscle head shows up to work alongside her at her job at the gym. Reese is attracted to him…but can’t stand his cocky demeanor. She realizes her hot new coworker is the boy her saved her years ago. Luke Ryann left his sky rocketing career as an MMA fighter. He is burnt out of the whole lifestyle – travel, sluts and partying. He decided to take a job teaching self-defense in his foster parents gym back at home in Arizona. He knows he will be working alongside of the little girl he saved from being attacked long ago. Luke wonders if she will remember him since he looks so different. She’s still a little girl….right? Reese slowly learns that Luke has his own emotional baggage he is dealing with. Sparks fly and he fights his growing attraction and his growing hard on for Reese. Will his past get in the way of any chance at a future? Is Luke Ryann who he says he really is?

If you are looking for a solid YA/Coming of Age book (with a “NC-17” movie rating) this is it. There is steam factor thing going on….but it doesn’t progress into your typical MMA-fighter style alpha male “get a room/cage/mat” wild sex. Alyssa Rae Taylor does a fantastic job with the chemistry build up between the young couple. I have to say….the first 50% of the book moved a little bit slow for me….but the last 50% made up for it with character development, plot and relationship drama all coming together at a rapid pace. Then BANG… it all comes to a screeching halt with the mother of all cliff hangers and I felt like I took one of Luke’s MMA punches to my heart. I need book 2 – Bad Boy Reformed. This is some amazing YA Kindle Crack. Existing Wattpad readers/fans of Raising Ryann are also going to LOVE the way this story is crafted.

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Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Everything about Amy is a lie. She is hiding in plain site from someone dangerous from her past. Amy is on the run... and literally has to hop a flight with the clothes on her back and nothing else. She has "handler" that provides her with real time escape plans and credentials that she must follow.

Amy ends up sitting next to Liam en route to her next destination. Sparks fly and they have insta-chemistry. Liam is a well-known architect and wealthy as can be. Liam is the quintessential “Mr. Tall, Dark and Potentially Dangerous” billionaire. He steam rolls his way into her life and ends up pretty obsessed with everything about her. Amy meets Jared, her new neighbor. He is also smitten with Amy. Amy has a lot of questions about the two new men in her life…not to mention her new boss. Why is Amy running? What happened in her past? Who is this handler? Is Liam or Jared the real bad guy? Ok…so you have questions…so do I…so does Amy.

Lisa Renee Jones latest book Escaping Reality (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen, #1) is such a puzzle…that I can’t wait to solve. This fast paced book is loaded with steam and suspense. I absolutely loved the way book one played out. Yes, there is a hardcore cliffhanger…which is a little painful. I can’t wait to get my hands on book two (please be soon). Four smutastic mystery filled stars!

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I cant wait to read this. Hell's Knights looks like one hell of a smutastic biker book!


Title: Hell’s Knights
Author: Bella Jewel
Expected Release Date: August 2013
Genre: Biker Erotica
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18211118-hell-s-knights

Synopsis:
Sex. Who really knows sex? I mean, we've all had sex, great sex even but when you get down to the details, how many of us actually see sex for the raw, primal act that it is?

I thought I knew sex. I've had sex. Heck, I've felt lust. Once, I've even felt love. I thought I knew exactly what sex was.

Until I met Cade.

He's the meaning of sex.

He's a biker.

He's dangerous.

He's powerful.

He's dominant.

He wants me.

My world is about to change, for the better? I don't know. But here's my story, I hope you're ready for it because it's not the beautiful, heart wrenching story most people have to tell. It's passionate, forbidden, morally incorrect and downright, fucking beautiful.

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