Saturday, June 30, 2018

Book Tag: June Wrap Up

Every month i was planning on doing a monthly wrap up, and recap the books i read for the month, along with my top reads. My top reads for May were Bane by LJ Shen, a Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, Crowned with Guilt by SK Rose, We Are the Stars by Teagan Hunter and Cheat Codes by Emily Goodwin. 
Seriously, I loved them all. (You can find my full recap Here).
In June l I read a total of 07 books. 

First book I Read was the Right Stud by Ilsa Madden Mills & Tia Louise. This book is funny, filled with dogs, a goat, and a bad mouthing parrot. It was a nice, sweet summer time read- perfect for the beach or pool side!
Get your hands on the Right Stud.
4⭐ out of 5⭐ review.

After I finished up the right Stud I read Traitor by Alyson Santos. I was drawn into this story- always needing to know what happens next, and trying to put the facts together and make sense of everything going on. I loved it- it was a combination of romance and dystopian. Set in a civil war that has been going on for years. It was sweet, heart wrenching, and thought provoking.  I loved Kaleb and my heart went out to him and everything he had been through. 4.5 amazing ⭐ out of 5⭐ review

After Traitor I started I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting. This was a perfect summer read. It was light, funny, and beach oriented. I usually jump head first into books- not coming up until I finish, but I took this one at a more relaxing pace reading over the course of a couple days instead of staying up all night. I liked the story and characters, but didn't fall madly in love, or obsess over it. Pierce was a rich, cocky, asshole and Rian was smart, sexy, butselfconcious about a past she couldn't change. I enjoyed the push & pull, and the humor throughout. 4⭐ out of 5⭐ review

Then I jumped into Gent by Harloe Rae. This book was a quick, fun, and dirty read. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes so I was quick to snatch this book up. And mixing together a dirty mechanic and a master Baker was a recipe for a sexy read. I loved Raven's personality and her friendship with Deliliah. And I loved Trent. He was dirty, sexy, assholish and vulnerable. Their relationship was a constant push and pull, even if it did move a bit quickly. 4⭐ out of 5⭐ review.

Then I ended up DNF at 66% Save The Date by Carrie Aarons. But just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean you won't like it! 

I then read I Don't by Andrea Johnston. This book was light, fluffy, and fun. Lucas was hot and swoon-worthy, there was loads of sexual tension, and some tequila shots. And of course the drama. This book is a great summtime read filled with a road trip, puppies, stripping, and had a great list of songs (I mean, hello 80's music!) If you are looking for a fun read this summer pick up a copy of I Don't, and say I Do to a stripper (or two 😉). 4⭐ out of 5⭐ review.

After I Don't I started Chasing Him by Kennedy Fox. And just like any other Kennedy Fox book I fell in love with the characters and the story. We found out more about John who was the quiet and mature Bishop Brother, we meet John's baby, and meet Mila Charmichiel- the Nanny, and love interest of John. Plus what's a Bishop book without the rest of the Bishop family making appearances? 4.5 ⭐ out of 5⭐ review

After Chasing him, I was in a bit of a book funk. But I picked up Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa. This book was filled with angst. Drama, love, heartache, mystery, adventure. I was taken to another world, and smitten with the characters. I loved Des. And how he had helped Callie through so much. And loved Callie. She may have been a victim once- but she fought each day to not be a victim again. She wasn't perfect, but she was strong, and a fighter. And I can't wait to see where the story takes these characters next. 4⭐ out of 5⭐ review.


Cover Reveal: Tall Dark & Handsome


COVER REVEAL
Title: Tall Dark & Handsome
Author: Amelia Wilde
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Cover It! Designs
Release Date: July 16, 2018

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Cannon Hunt checked all the boxes to be a superstar.
He wasn’t supposed to check my box.

The silver screen is my life, and this time, the director’s chair is mine.
So only serious actors need apply. I’m making a gritty war film, not a sappy romcom.

Cannon is the last person I want to cast in my movie or my life.
His face is so perfect he could model...and he does.
His body is so cut he could be a Greek statue.
And his eyes? Don’t get me started on his dark, take-me-now eyes.

He’s the studio’s pick for leading man.
I can’t escape him.
And I can never admit the truth: I don’t want to escape.

One touch could bring down my entire career.
But when he finally whispers my name...
I can’t say no.




AUTHOR BIO

Amelia Wilde knows what it’s like to be lovestruck, and she writes it into all of her books. Authoress of over sixteen spellbinding romances, she lives in the northern climes of Michigan. It’s very cold, but her sexy husband keeps her very warm.


AUTHOR LINKS

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amelia-wilde

Friday, June 29, 2018

Release Blitz: Rockaway Bride


RELEASE BLITZ
Title: Rockaway Bride
Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Sexy Romantic Comedy
Release Date: June 29, 2018

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A Rockstar Bridenaps a Preschool Teacher...

Kidnapping the bride seemed like a good idea at the time.

Her fiancé stole my fortune, so I stole his woman.

Tit for tat. Or tat for tit. However you want to look at it.

The one thing I didn’t expect?

Willow Honeycutt, preschool teacher, boy band super fan, is completely crazy.
And somehow she’s turned the tables on me.

Now, she’s holding me hostage, and she won’t let me go until we hit every item on her sparkly new, completely insane bucket list.

And that last item?

That last item might cost me more than any fortune.

It very well might cost me my heart.

Rockaway Bride is a romping fun romance between a down-on-his-luck rock star and a boy band-loving preschool teacher, complete with a road trip, handcuffs, and fun with nuns. This romantic comedy stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers and ends with a rockin' awesome happily ever after.




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Mister McHottie


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Stud in the Stacks


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Pre-order the audiobook today (Releasing July 3):

The Pilot & the Puck-Up


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Royally Pucked


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Beauty and the Beefcake


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AUTHOR BIO

Pippa Grant is a stay-at-home mom and housewife who loves to escape into sexy, funny stories way more than she likes perpetually cleaning toothpaste out of sinks and off toilet handles. When she’s not reading, writing, sleeping, or trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be productive members of society, she’s fantasizing about chocolate chip cookies.


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GIVEAWAY

There is a giveaway for a Rocking Bag of Crap including some items that will rock your world.  Of course, there will be some terrible crap too.  Like rocks.  This is a Pippa Bag of crap after all.

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Release Blitz: Do Not Respond


RELEASE BLITZ
Title: Do Not Respond
Author: M.R. Field
Genre: Romantic Comedy/Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 29, 2018

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“Stick to the rules and you won’t have a problem working for this arrogant, sanctimonious cad.” 

The Rules of DNR: How to Survive Working for Cole Lawson

Do Not Emails are meant to be sent to yourself only—never to be re-read or responded to. 

Vent about your mean boss and don’t focus on the scruff on his chin. Ignore the butterflies that flutter as he stares back at you and concentrate on his condescending tone.

I wish I’d listened. 

I wish I’d never drank my body weight in vodka and sent him a venting email, telling him exactly what I really thought about his Lycra-wrapped package and the way he makes my body hum.  

The last thing I needed was to break those DNR rules and send an email to my boss. 

Work is about to get a lot more interesting. What have I got myself into?




PURCHASE LINKS

Releasing on the following platforms on July 3, 2018

Smashwords: http://bit.ly/2Mt7J6p



EXCERPTS

#1 (Funny Excerpt)

“Yes, yes, yes!” I say before all the images even load. This site is amazing. “Where has this been all my life?”
    “I know, right?” Odette’s voice fills my ears as our video chat is covered by a page showing a beautiful blue dress with white flowers.
    “I can’t see your face, but this dress is so you,” I muse as I scan through the various angles of it. I move the mouse to the top of the page and hit the sale tab to scroll through the images. We chat for a few moments while I get lost in all the pretties.
    “… package.” Odette’s voice lingers in my headphone.
    “What?” My ears prick up. “What did you say about a package? Did you send me another cool T-shirt, like my ‘Vodka made me do it’ one?” Which is still not as cool as her ‘My neck, my back, my Netflix and my snacks’ T-shirt.
    “It’s a special one.” Her voice lowers mischievously. I stop scrolling to wait for her to continue. To think she was just giving me shit. That little sod. Yet, a reason for her comment springs to my ears.
“No way! Are we talking about that package?” I jump a little in my seat from excitement, being careful to not tug on my earphones too much. “You finally banged your boss! Told you, you need to get him out of your system. What’s it’s been? Over a year? You needed to get laid, girl. Your mood was being felt from back here.”
“No, Letty, that’s not exactly what I’m talking about.”
“Well, who else did you bang? I didn’t think there were ample banging opportunities
over there, with you being so busy? You said soccer players spend too much money on hair gel.”
“Stop saying ‘bang’ when I’m talking about packages,” she scoffs, and I continue to bait
her.
“Well, you’re being evasive.” I click the screen to minimise the webpage so I can see her face again and stare her into submission. “Have you ordered something online?”
Her body straightens while a huge smile forms across her lips.
“What did you do?” I move my face closer to the camera and threaten to put my nostril there, as I know she hates it. She grumbles in my ear and I chuckle, moving back.
    “You might not want to ask about my packages.” Odette smiles, raising her eyebrow.
    “Why? What are you hiding?” I squint at her, tapping my finger to my lips. “Did you order a mega dildo or something? Not like it’s new. You do remember Mum insisting on wanting to take us shopping that one time—”
    “Jesus, stop talking!” Odette shrieks, and I throw my arms in the air in frustration before leaning back in the chair.
    “What freaking package are you—” Movement to my side catches my eye, and I turn only to almost slam face first into the crotch of Cole, who is standing next to my chair decked out in his bike gear. Lycra. A second skin. I can see everything. That’s right, his marsupial is about to high five my nose. I felt it against my leg several times yesterday, but never touched it. But I want to. My fingers itch to touch it.
“Penis!” I blurt, freezing at my outburst as my mouth gapes. I look up at him, slapping a hand over my lips.
    “Hi, Cole!” Odette screams in my ear, and I clench my eyes shut and growl as I pluck one of the headphones out and yell at her.
    “He can’t hear you, you fucking idiot! Neither can I, now!”
    “So, he can’t hear me say how red your face is, or how you just stared straight at his co—”
I growl and tear out the other headphone, turning to face her to give her a look that could kill a ghost. I pluck the cord from my laptop all together. “Yes, Odette.” I point my thumb over at him. “Cole is here, and you can chat to him.”
    “Hi, Odette.” Cole’s voice tremors with laughter, and I look down at the screen to watch the two of us in the camera box. He rubs my shoulder. I look up at him, his smile beaming down at me. My face feels as if it’s on fire, so I excuse myself while they catch up and make up a reason to use the bathroom.

#2 (Naughty Excerpt)

I stand and move my laptop to the other side of the desk and shuffle in my chair, tidying around it before watering my bamboo plant. My water bottle is empty, so I walk to the bathroom to refill it; I open the door and freeze.
    Oh, my God.
    Standing in the opened shower door is a very naked, wet, lean, and did I mention naked, Cole. The water continues to fall across his body and I’m trapped looking at him. How is water not going everywhere? His left arm is up against the wall as his other hand is moving up and down his cock. My pulse quickens and my grip tightens on the doorknob. I stand mesmerised, watching his shoulder muscles move with every stroke.
Holy shit he’s filled out since I saw him shirtless at the beach last. I can’t get over what my fingers ran over last night. He groans and I bite my lip, taking one more peek at his hand and then bum. Yes, it looks even better out of suit pants.
I remember squeezing that.
Okay. Not helping my libido. Time to do something about it.
    I step in and close the door, flicking the lock behind me. Cole’s head turns to me, his hand halting, still grasping his hard cock. I run my eyes down his body and lick my bottom lip. I watch his taut muscles as I rest my eyes on his hand. His thumb brushes over the head of his cock and warmth gathers between my thighs.
I want him inside me so badly but his hand enthrals me. I walk towards him and join him in the shower room, closing that door behind me as well. My gaze flicks up to his. Water runs down the back of his head, covering his hot body.    
The open doorway makes it almost impossible for me to not join him. But I want to watch him.
“I dare you,” I beg.
    “To do what, Letty?” He asks seductively. Luring me in, making me move closer.
    “Show me.” I move my hand towards my chest. “I want you to finish.”
    “I’ll show you what you do to me.” His voice deepens, his eyes darkening. His elbow tenses. His hand tightens. The head of his cock throbs. He shifts his hand up along his shaft, and my eyes couldn’t leave him if I tried.

#3 (Mini Naughty Excerpt)

“I dare you,” I beg.
    “To do what, Letty?” He asks seductively. Luring me in, making me move closer.
    “Show me.” I move my hand towards my chest. “I want you to finish.”
    “I’ll show you what you do to me.” His voice deepens, his eyes darkening. His elbow tenses. His hand tightens. The head of his cock throbs. He shifts his hand up along his shaft, and my eyes couldn’t leave him if I tried.



AUTHOR BIO

M R Field is an author from Rural Victoria and has completed a Bachelor's degree with Honours from Latrobe University, Melbourne. After growing up with the river at her front door, she returned back to her hometown after many years of living in the city. She now lives a tranquil lifestyle with her husband, two young children and effervescent dog, Zephyr .

M R Field has always held a love for writing, filling journals as a child which progressed to more eloquent pieces as an adult. After ten years of creative instruction, she decided to turn these ideas into manuscripts. She adores creating new story lines and is a big fan of a happily ever after, but believes strongly in making her characters work for it.

She has recently decided to join the independent publishing world with her debut novel, Fragments, which released late 2014, alongside its subsequent novel, Splinters that released in 2015. Fractures, her latest novel released on October, 25th 2016. Do Not Respond, a standalone comedy, is releasing June 2018.


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GIVEAWAY

There is a giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card + signed paperback of Do Not Respond (1 winner)

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