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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Cover Reveal & Giveaway - Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey

Synopsis
Perfection is an illusion fueled by the perception of others.

Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything.

Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant, our love and friendship.

There are two sides to every story and I wouldn’t trade our sides for anything in the world.

Cover Designer: Robin Harper, Wicked By Design

Photographer: Lorie Rebecca, Lorie Rebecca Photography

Book Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21588076-presently-perfect?from_search=true

About the Author and Author Links
Alison was born, raised, and currently lives in Charleston, SC. She attended Winthrop University and graduated with a major in Theater. While at school she began writing one-act plays, which she later produced. Her debut novel, Present Perfect, landed on Amazon's Best Seller List and appeared on many "Best Reads of 2013" Book Blogs. The novel is a current nominee for the 2014 Indie Romance Convention Awards. The second book from The Perfect series, Past Imperfect, was published in February of 2013.
Website: http://alisongbailey.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlisonGBaileyAuthor

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7032185.Alison_G_Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlisonGBailey1

Instagram: http://instagram.com/alisongbailey

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SERIES READING ORDER
Book 1 – Present Perfect
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Present-Perfect-Alison-Bailey-ebook/dp/B00EABIHGE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409232587&sr=8-1&keywords=present+perfect
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Book 2 – Past Imperfect
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Past-Imperfect-Alison-G-Bailey-ebook/dp/B00IH8IDVA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1409232587&sr=8-3&keywords=present+perfect
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

FIVE STAR Review & Giveaway - Black Lies by Alessandra Torre

Black Lies is absolute Kindle Crack and one of my top book choices this year. Check out my review and giveaway link. $100 in Amazon gift cards and a signed paperback are up for grabs FOR ONE MORE DAY!

Title: Black Lies

Author: Alessandra Torre

Release Date: August 25, 2014

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22471294-black-lies?from_search=true

Brant: Became a tech billionaire by his twentieth birthday. Has been in a relationship with me for 3 years. Has proposed 4 times. Been rejected 4 times.
Lee: Cuts grass when he’s not banging housewives. Good with his hands, his mouth, and his cock. Has been pursued relentlessly by me for almost 2 years, whether he knows it or not.
I love 2 men.
I want 2 men.
If you think you’ve heard this story before, trust me – you haven’t

Two things you will never find J.M. without; her cell phone and lip gloss. If she has both of those items, you have a happy girl.

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Review of Black Lies

Black Lies by Alessandra Torre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Title: Black Lies
Author: Alessandra Torre
Series: Standalone
Release Date: August 25, 2014
Rating: 5.00 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Spoiler-free review

Black Lies is Alessandra Torre’s finest work and is seriously “unputabledownable.” This dark and unpredictable standalone novel has a number of genius twists and turns. Yes...you will be wondering and trying to guess what the dark secrets and lies could be about for the first 60% of this book. Then.. BOOM! I found myself saying WTF dozens of times. Alessandra spins a complex, unique and sexy web of crazy train and very original mind fuckery. Black Lies is absolute Kindle Crack and one of my top book choices this year.

Check out the November/current issue of Elle magazine for an excellent article on Alessandra!

This review appears on www.kindlecrack.net , www.facebook.com/kindlecrack , Goodreads, Amazon, Google+ and Twitter. A review copy of this book was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Alessandra Torre is a USA Today Bestselling author who focuses on contemporary erotica. Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was published in July 2012, and was an Erotica #1 Bestseller for two weeks.

Alessandra lives in the gulf coast of Florida and is married, with one young child. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her dogs. Her favorite authors include Lisa Gardner, Gillian Flynn, and Jennifer Crusie.

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Cover Reveal & Giveaway - The Invitation by Roxy Sloane

Check out this new sexy series from Roxy Sloane. Excerpt and Amazon gift card giveaway below.

Synopsis
Book 1 – Surrender
Welcome to your wildest fantasy...

The invitation arrives out of nowhere. No name. No address. Just one simple challenge.

'Play with me.'

The games are intoxicating, each one more thrilling than the last. And pleasure is the ultimate prize.

He knows my secrets. He sees my darkest desires. He can drive me to ecstasy -- and I don't even know his name.

This is your invitation. Now its your turn to decide.

Are you ready?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22877132-the-invitation?from_search=true
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Book 2: Release
The invitation unlocked a world of pleasure -- but the game is only just beginning…

He promised me an adventure. I had no idea what lay in store. Now, I know his name, and everything has changed.

I want to trust him, but his secrets could ruin us both. I need to know what he’s hiding – before it’s too late.

I’ve already risked everything for his love. Now, I’m playing to win.

Are you ready?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23116058-the-invitation?from_search=true

Excerpt
When was the last time you came?

Is someone there with you now -- touching you, teasing your stiff nipples, making you beg and moan? Are there hands on your body, sliding over your damp skin? A hard, thick cock driving deep inside you, relentless, until you think you’ll lose your mind?

Or are you alone?

The lights dimmed, your legs easing apart. Fingers, stroking lower. Your head falling back against the pillows.

What do you imagine when you close your eyes?

One lover, or many? A soft touch, or a punishing grip: fingers digging into your thighs, holding you down, fisting your hair in a tight knot as you part your lips in a silent cry of pleasure.

Do you picture people watching, their eyes roaming across your naked flesh as you pant for air? Or are you the one hidden in the shadows, watching someone else as they come undone?

You want it on your knees, his cock thrusting all the way into your wet, needy mouth. You want to be tied down, his mouth claiming you, his tongue licking deep against your tight, aching cunt.

You want pleasure. You want pain. You imagine it all, every time. A flash of images, your body rising to your touch. You play the scenes out, every detail, as that craving twists higher and your breath turns shallow and your skin aches for a release that’s close, closer...

Oh.

You felt it, didn’t you? But it wasn’t the touch that took you there, not just a simple, animal response. It was your imagination. Those secret, sensual fantasies, more private than anything you could say out loud.

More powerful than a hundred hard fucks.

Most other men don’t realize. They think sex is about friction and girth. They think surrender is a pair of handcuffs and a silk scarf. They don’t understand, a woman’s most powerful erogenous zone is her mind.

But I do.

I know your darkest desires. I see what you crave when he’s holding you at night.

I can show you a pleasure beyond reason, beyond your wildest fantasies.

All you have to do is accept my invitation.

Are you ready to play?

About the Author
Romance junkie, mom, and legal eagle. I have a dirty mind and I'm not afraid to use it.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Song of the Fireflies by J.A. Redmerski is Now Available in Paperback - TEN Signed Copies Are Up for Grabs! Sneak Peek at The Moment of Letting Go!

Song of the Fireflies is now available in paperback & TEN signed copies are up for grabs! Check out JRed's giveaway below. You can also read my review of Song of the Fireflies and get a sneak peek at The Moment of Letting Go.

SONG OF THE FIREFLIES by J.A. Redmerski (September 2, 2014; Forever Trade Paperback; $14.00)

Brayelle Bates has always been a force of nature. Even as a child, Bray's wild and carefree spirit intimidated everyone around her. The only person who's ever truly understood her is her best friend, Elias Kline. Though every fiber of her being wants to stay with Elias forever, Bray can't bear the thought of him discovering her agonizing history. She's done everything she can to keep him at arm's length, including moving away. But their undying bond was too strong a pull to deny, and Bray couldn't survive without him. Now she's back home with Elias, and things have never felt more right--until one night changes everything.

Elias vowed never to be separated from Bray again. So when she decides to flee in a desperate attempt to escape her fate, Elias knows he must go with her. As the two try to make the most of their circumstance, taking up with a reckless group of new friends, Elias soon realizes there's a darkness driving Bray he can't ignore. Now in order to save her, he'll have to convince Bray to accept the consequences of their reality--even if it means losing her.

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Review of Song of the Fireflies

Song of the Fireflies by J.A. Redmerski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.50 Stars
ARC kindly provided by Netgalley and Hachette Book Group, Grand Central Publishing Forever in exchange for an honest review. No cliff hanger. Stand alone.

When I think of catching fireflies…I remember when I was a little kid and caught dozens of those glowing bugs. Life was so easy back then. I didn’t have a worry in the world except where to put my glowing treasures. There was a time when Elias and Bray felt that way… life was ok. Fast forward years later… their lives became seriously complicated. Here is my warning to all of you The Edge of Always/Never fans: This book isn’t like The Edge Series. TSOF is a stand alone spin-off of two of the secondary characters from The Edge of Forever. If you read this book (which you should) just know that this story has an entirely different feel to it. Bray and Elias are not Cam and Andrew. The Song of The Fireflies is one hell of a train wreck love story filled with booze, sex, violence and toxic behavior. It has an entirely different dark and dangerous vibe. The Song of The Fireflies deals with some heavy issues like depression, murder and suicide. SOTF has a Natural Born Killers/Rivers Edge (these are movies if you didn’t know) kind of vibe. Bray and Elias lose their own moral compass on a cross country trip to nowhere at warp speed.

Once again Redmerski takes us on another unforgettable road trip. It’s no secret I am a huge fan of Redmerski. I love her writing style. This story isn’t for everyone…it will make your head spin or want to drop kick your Kindle. The characters aren’t always likeable and this isn’t easy a sugar coated romance about slightly broken people. Don’t miss this one of a kind book from JRed.

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THE MOMENT OF LETTING GO by J.A. Redmerski (April 14, 2015; Forever Trade Paperback & E-Book)

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author J. A. Redmerski brings us a heart-wrenching, stand-alone new adult novel that fans of her blockbuster The Edge of Never are sure to fall in love with. In THE MOMENT OF LETTING GO Sienna Murphy finally lands her dream job. It's everything she's ever wanted...or so she thought. When she's sent on a business trip to Hawaii, she meets Luke Everett, a guy who makes her want to forget all her responsibilities and give in to the promise of all the happiness they could have together. As their passion grows, Luke makes Sienna start to question whether the carefully constructed life she leads is really as perfect as it seems.

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About the author:
J. A. Redmerski, New York Times, USA Today andWall Street Journal bestselling author lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children, two cats and a Maltese. She is a lover of television and books that push boundaries and is a huge fan of AMC's The Walking Dead.

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One More Chance by Abbi Glines is LIVE

The wait is over! ONE MORE CHANCE is here!

Title: One More Chance

Author: Abbi Glines

Publisher: Atria Books (September 2, 2014)

Print Length: 272 pages

ASIN: B00GEEB4EM

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Synopsis:
Grant Carter did everything in his power to convince Harlow Manning that he was a good guy. More than a smooth-talker and someone she could trust. He had to overcome his reputation as a playboy, and his history with Harlow's half-sister, Nan, a woman with a reputation of her own.

Harlow had taken the chance, falling hard and fast for the guy who thrilled her with his all-consuming desire. After a lifetime of avoiding bad boys like Grant, she had opened herself to the possibilities of love...

But a life-changing secret has torn them apart, and now Grant and Harlow must decide if they have enough fight to make it work - or if the pain of betrayal has permanently destroyed their future.

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of TWISTED PERFECTION, FALLEN TOO FAR, NEVER TOO FAR, JUST FOR NOW, WHILE IT LASTS, BECAUSE OF LOW, BREATHE, THE VINCENT BOYS, THE VINCENT BROTHERS, THE EXISTENCE TRILOGY.
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Frayed by Kim Karr is LIVE - Review & Release Day Signed Copy Giveaway of Connected!

Happy release day Kim Karr!

I love this book and series. Check out my review of Frayed and enter to win a signed copy of Connected!

Title: Frayed (Connections #4)

Author: Kim Karr

Release Date:September 2, 2014

Frayed Video Trailer - http://bit.ly/1t6hNEt

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17569778-frayed

BLURB:
He didn’t think, he didn’t question—he just acted.
What she wanted, she took—without regard.
It was only one night, but it changed everything.

After losing his fiancée, Ben Covington is unsure he’ll ever love again. But he’s so deeply drawn to Bell Wilde that he’s thrown for a loop. Maybe it’s purely sexual chemistry that’s igniting their spark… or maybe it’s his second chance at love.

Bell Wilde has just gotten her life back on track and may not be up the challenge of Ben Covington coming back into it. However, once the spark is reignited…there’s no stopping it. But even if they both manage to pull together their frayed hearts, a secret from Bell’s past just might shatter them both.

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Review of Frayed

Frayed by Kim Karr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Title: Frayed (Connections #4)
Author: Kim Karr
Series: Yes.
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Rating: 4.50 - 5.00 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Spoiler-free review

They are all Connected and ended up Torn and Dazed. They Mended, but life is full of so many twists and turns and lines Blurred, and relationships Frayed. This incredible series is all about their connections.

I have been hooked on this series since reading River & Dahlia’s story in Connected (Connections Book #1). Frayed picks up where Blurred left off. Once again Kim is going to take you on an emotional road trip and you will get to see how everyone is this series is Connected. Get ready for Kim Karr to blow you away with this one.

I know some of you are thinking that Ben & Belle deserve their own book? My answer: Yes! Ben wasn’t my favorite character in this series. He cheated, he lied and acted like a selfish prick at times. Belle was “the other woman” and hooked up and fell for someone else’s boyfriend. They both made some huge mistakes in college…they were young and stupid. Secrets and lies tore these two apart and to heal and move forward the truth must be told or this relationship will be Frayed.

Kim took these complex and seemingly unredeemable characters and gave them a second chance. I think most people deserve a new lease on life (especially fictional characters). This drama, angst-filled sexy fourth installment in this series did not disappoint. Connection series fans: Frayed is an absolute must read.

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Promo eBook & Gift Card Giveaway - Kings of Asphalt by Alexx Andria

Title: Kings of Asphalt 

Author: Alexx Andria 

Genre: Steamy romance (Motorcycle club romance) 

Publish Date: June 27, 2014

Cover by Kim Killion

Organized by Literati Author Services

~ Synopsis ~

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR!

Alexx Andria delivers a motorcycle club romance between two very bad, yet sexy men and a woman with enough curves to satisfy them both.

My name is Zoe Delacourte. I thought I was going to build my future on the backs of Jax Traeger and Hunter Ericksen -- bad boys from the wrong side of the tracks, running the notorious motorcycle club, the Kings of Asphalt -- in my mind, the story had practically written itself. I was so naive. Little did I know they were going to change everything I ever knew about myself.
Jax and Hunter. I can't even say their names without trembling.
They don't see a fat girl or a girl who might be pretty if only she'd lose some weight. No, from the moment I walked into their club, they saw a hot, sexy woman with curves for days -- and they couldn't wait to get their hands on me.
Some people call them bad men. They see the rides and the rap sheets and they slap a label on them. I don't care what they've done -- all I care about is what they're going to do to me next.
But loving them is dangerous. In fact, loving them might just get me killed.
*The following MC romance is approximately 41,000 words featuring a strong central love story, danger, and the rough, seedy world dominated by two bad boys and their curvy woman.

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USA Today bestselling author Alexx Andria is the pseudonym for RITA-nominated contemporary romance author, Kimberly Van Meter. Born in a small town with a flair for the dramatic, Alexx Andria has a delightfully perverted nature that she hides behind a mischievous smile.

Alexx loves being the life of the party and doesn't mind one bit being the center of attention (just ask any of her friends or family!)

She loves to write about Alpha men who are wonderfully flawed and just a little dangerous and heroines who are smart and sassy, but just a little vulnerable, too.

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The right music is essential to creating the right mood for a scene. USA Today bestselling author Alexx Andria shares her playlist from KINGS OF ASPHALT.

S&M -Rihanna 

Closer -Nine Inch Nails 

Lady Marmalade- P!nk 

Wicked Game -Chris Isaak 

#1 Crush - Garbage  

I Get Off- Halestorm 

Adrenaline -Shinedown 

Short Change Hero -The Heavy 

Bad Company -Five Finger Death Punch 

John the Revelator - Curtis Stover & the Forest Rangers  

Sound of Madness- Shinedown 

Outside -Staind 

It's Been a While –Staind

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