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Monday, August 14, 2017

[Review Blitz] Royally Endowed by Emma Chase

     
Logan St. James is a smoldering, sexy beast. Sure, he can be a little broody at times—but Ellie Hammond’s willing to overlook that. Because, have you seen him?? Sexy. As. Hell. And Ellie’s perky enough for both of them. For years, she’s had a crush on the intense, protective royal security guard—but she doesn’t think he ever saw her, not really. To Logan, Ellie was just part of the job—a relative of the royal family he’d sworn to protect. Now, at 22 years old and fresh out of college, she’s determined to put aside her X-rated dreams of pat-downs and pillow talk, and find a real life happily ever after. The Queen of Wessco encourages Ellie to follow in her sister’s footsteps and settle down with a prince of her own. Or a duke, a marquis…a viscount would also do nicely. But in the pursuit of a fairy tale ending, Ellie learns that the sweetest crushes can be the hardest to let go. *** Logan St. James grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a family on the wrong side of the law. But these days, he covers his tattoos and scars with a respectable suit. He’s handsome, loyal, brave, skilled with his hands and…other body parts. Any woman would be proud to bring him home to her family. But there’s only one woman he wants. For years he’s watched over her, protected her, held her hair back when she was sick, taught her how to throw a punch, and spot a liar. He dreams of her. Would lay down his life for her. But beautiful Ellie Hammond’s off-limits. Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.


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Royally Endowed by Emma Chase was a capturing read that gripped you from the first page to the last. I couldn’t put down this fantastic book. It had all the components of a romance that I love. The forbidden romance, the secrecy, mystery, and passion. Every word that I read was a thrill.

Since starting this series I fell in love with all the characters. I have been waiting for Logan and Ellie’s story since book 1 and Emma Chase nailed it with this book. This series is all together epic. 

Logan is the bodyguard and Ellie is the sister of the girl Logan is protecting, which is Olivia the wife of a Royal. You see how this is a problem for Logan? He can’t fall for her. He doesn’t let himself. This book is not fast, it is slow and torturous. We get years of their lives together. I loved that! On top of that Logan is such a devoted man that it kills me!

Ellie is free-sprinted and a thrill. She is such an awesome character. I love that she does what she wants and accomplishes so much at the same time. This story is made for every reader.


Royally Endowed is a book that you must read. It will have you enchanted with its thrilling romance of forbidden love. I can’t rave about this series enough!


**4.5 Stars**
There is something about this series that I can't get enough of. I was excited for Logan's story. I knew I was going to love it. Add in the fact that it also involves Ellie and I was a happy camper! Everything about Ellie and Logan was perfect. It was a slow burn romance that neither wanted to give into- especially Logan. The story is set over a time frame so you get more of Nicholas and Henry. Getting involved with Nicholas's sister in law has trouble written all over it, which is a major reason why he resists. I serioulsy couldn't get over how Ellie finally gets him in give in. Watching them fall and give in was the best part of the story. Watching them come together was perfect for each of their stories and made the series perfect. Logan is my favorite male lead out of this entire series.


   

  Ellie But then the mood shifts, as if the air becomes thicker, weighted, more . . . sultry. Because slowly, Logan sinks down to one knee in front of me—looking in my eyes the whole time. In this position, I could touch his shoulders, comb my fingers through his thick, dark hair. He’s the perfect height for me to bend down and kiss his mouth—the perfect height for him to kiss me back . . . in a lot of places. My breath hitches. And I wonder he feels it too. There’s a sound of tearing Velcro, and Logan takes something off his ankle—a holster, with a small silver knife, about three inches long. “Keep this on you all the time,” he says seriously. “Just in case. If you wear a skirt, the strap will fit around your thigh.” And I almost laugh. Most girls get a ring from a guy on his knees. I get a murder weapon. But still, it makes me feel safe . . . watched over. Like I’m something precious that deserves to be protected. I take the knife from him, testing the surprisingly solid, heavy weight of it in my hand. I press my index finger to the tip. Logan grabs my wrist tightly. “Careful. It’s sharp.” There’s a small, painless nick, a tiny bead of blood, so I put my finger in my mouth, sucking. And Logan’s watching me again. Watching my mouth. His chest seems to rise just a little faster, and his throat ripples when he swallows. He bends his head, curves his strong back, and then I feel his hands on my ankle, securing the strap. His touch is warm and self-assured. It’s the way he always moves—confident and experienced. Logan knows his body and he knows how to use it, in every way possible. I almost moan. The sound is in the back of my throat, but I keep it trapped. I never knew the ankle was an erogenous zone, but it sure as hell is now. A hot pulse of pleasure streaks from Logan’s fingers on my bare skin, up my thigh, between my legs. And I throb there, growing swollen and heavy as he keeps his hands on me. Can he tell? Does he know? He’s so aware of everything, always so attuned, I wonder if he can sense my arousal . . . feel it in the air that clings between us.   

 

   About Emma Chase
Emma Chase is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the hot and hilarious Tangled series and The Legal Briefs series. Emma lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two naughty (but really cute) dogs. She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | NEWSLETTER | TWITTER | GOODREADS | READER FAN GROUP
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

[Review & Excerpt Blitz] Lost Love by Kelly Elliott

 


  
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Moving back home to my parents’ cattle ranch in Texas was the last thing I thought I’d be doing. But, here I stand … in front of my high school girlfriend. A beautiful, confident woman has replaced the young girl I once knew and loved. Hell. I’m still in love with her. Yep. Paxton Monroe was my first love and the one girl in town who now hated my guts. So much so, Paxton swore her revenge on me if it took her until the day she died. The last words she spoke to me were a vow to cut my dick off and shove it down my throat. The fight between my heart, my head, and last, but certainly not least, my dick starts tonight. Because all I can think about is how I want to be buried so deep inside Paxton she won’t remember how I broke her heart, or how I left her when she needed me the most. But who will win? My heart is too broken to listen to my head. And my dick, yeah it’s not listening to anything or anyone. Not until it gets what it wants and what it wants is Paxton Monroe.  

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Review
**5 stars**

Oh, how I love the cowboys that Kelly Elliott brings us. Kelly's ability to tell a story is something that draws me into every one of her books. Her words and her characters never fail to make me fall in love with them. I always have a new book boyfriend when I'm finished reading. Lost Love was exception. The bonus of this story was we got the cowboy, the single dad and the second chance romance- all of which make me love a story even more.

Parker Steed is no exception to being my new favorite book boyfriend. Everything about Steed was amazing, don't get me wrong he has his faults, but the best thing about Steed was seeing him own up to his faults and mistakes from his past. He returns home to his family ranch in Texas after being away for years. The only thing that could bring him back was his family and them being there for his daughter Chloe. Watching Steed being a dad is amazing. You feel how much he loves Chloe and the fact that she has him wrapped around her little finger. There is only thing that makes Parker nervous about returning to Texas, the one thing that has kept him from coming home for so long Paxton Monroe- his greatest love and biggest regret.

Paxton Monroe has her dream job, in the town she grew up, the only thing missing is the man she thought would be her man forever. When back to school happens, she runs into the one person she thought she'd never see again, the man who broke her heart, Parker Steed, but the child he has with him is what throws her for a loop. Parker has the one thing she has always wanted, with him, a child. Can she survive being Chloe's teacher and interacting with Parker? Having Parker back in her life is she something she wasn't prepared for, she most definitely wasn't prepared for Chloe. Both are easy to fall in love with, but there is history and wounds that need to heal.


Watching Parker and Paxton fall back in love was one of my absolute favorite parts of the story. Watching Paxton fall in love with Chloe was my other favorite. All three of these characters own my heart and I wouldn't have it any other way. I can't wait to see what else Kelly brings to us with this series. I already k ow I'm dying for Amelia's story and can't wait to read it.

 

Excerpt
“Whatcha doing?” 
I nearly jumped out of my skin as I spun around and clutched at my chest. 
“Jesus, Amelia! Why would you sneak up on me like that?” 
She tried to hide her smile and failed. Lifting her brows, she glanced past my shoulder. “Were you watching Steed and Chloe?” 
My cheeks heated. “What? No! Are they here? I haven’t seen them. Why would you say that?” When her eyes moved back to mine, I knew she saw right through my blunder of lies. “Uh-huh. I know I was little when you and Steed dated, so we really don’t know each other all that well.” She smiled. “But I can already tell you’re a terrible liar, Paxton.” 
I dropped my head then peeked up at her. “I wasn’t spying.” 
Amelia held up her hands. “I didn’t say you were.” 
Chewing on my lip, I sighed. “Okay. I was spying. I’m lost, Amelia.” 
With a soft sympathetic grin, she glanced at her brother. “So is he, Paxton. His eyes are so sad. Earlier this morning we all had breakfast together as a family and both Mom and I noticed it.” 
“The family was all together?” I asked. 
She nodded with a grin. “The boys have been working the ranch the last two days so they’re all staying at the house. It’s been nice having Steed home again. Dad’s thrilled he’s back and digging deeper into the business side of the ranch. The idea of having another son run day-to-day operations has him all kinds of happy.” 
Guilt hit me square in the chest. It was my fault he left. I told him to leave. 
He left his family and stayed away because of me. 
“I’m so sorry he left town,” I said. 
“Paxton, you didn’t keep him away all those years. That was his decision. A poor one, but his nonetheless.” 
I shrugged. Turning, I glanced back at Steed and Chloe. “He’s such a good father.” 
The sadness in my voice caused Amelia to put her hand on my shoulder and gave it a squeeze.  

 


           About Kelly Elliott
author-photoKelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few. Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012. Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings. To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website. 

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Friday, June 16, 2017

[Review] When It's Real by Erin Watt

Title: When It's Real
Author: Erin Watt
Release Date: May 30, 2017
Format: eBook


Wealth, fame and a real-life romance she never expected—seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett lands it all when she agrees to become a pop star's fake girlfriend in this smart, utterly addictive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Erin Watt 
Under ordinary circumstances, Oakley Ford and Vaughn Bennett would never even cross paths.
There's nothing ordinary about Oakley. This bad-boy pop star's got Grammy Awards, millions of fangirls and a reputation as a restless, too-charming troublemaker. But with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley needs to show the world he's settling down—and who better to help him than Vaughn, a part-time waitress trying to help her family get by? The very definition of ordinary.
Posing as his girlfriend, Vaughn will overhaul Oakley's image from troublemaker to serious artist. In return for enough money to put her brothers through college, she can endure outlandish Hollywood parties and carefully orchestrated Twitter exchanges. She'll fool the paparazzi and the groupies. She might even start fooling herself a little.
Because when ordinary rules no longer apply, there's no telling what your heart will do…



Reviews
**4.5 Stars **
Oh how I love everything Erin Watt gives to us readers, the dynamic duo that makes up Erin Watt has a gift and oh did they deliver. When It's Real is no different. Oakley and Vaughan are two of my favorite characters of 2017. Don't expect this story to be anything like The Royals because it's so different, which I think is why I loved it even more. There is just something about Vaughan and Oakley that you love from the first page. I seriously couldn't get over how awesome this book was and how much I loved it. The slow burn romance between these two is something I so needed when I read this and it was perfect.
At first you can't get over how spoiled Oakley is and how much of a jerk he is. But when you start seeing the many layers being pulled back, you start to see why he is the way he is and you hurt for him. He might be a rock star but his life seems empty. So when his PR team throws someone normal like Vaughan at him to be his fake girlfriend for year, you kind of hurt for them both. Vaughan hasn't had an easy life recently either, but when this opportunity comes up, she does it for the money. But, does she keep doing it for the money or does she end up really having feelings for him?
I LOVED Oakley and Vaughan. I seriously can't say that enough. Their story was unique to them. It shows them each grow up in different ways. Vaughan has to learn to trust the playboy and Oakley has to learn to think more of himself. Erin Watt gave us this story of a normal girl falling in love with a rockstar guy. But in the end, Vaughan gave Oakley the chance to do "normal" things as well. Which made their story even better.



When It's Real is such a good book. I couldn't get over how much I was enjoying it. Erin Watt are the perfect writing duo. They write words that turn into amazing books. I hope they continue writing together because they just make my heart happy with their words. When It's Real was such a fun read. I couldn't stop reading it. 

When I first started reading it, I fell in love with Vaughan. She is such a down to earth girl and she was just pure honesty. I loved that she had her own voice and even though she was in a tough situation for her self she didn't let it stop her from being herself. Oakley was such a jerk! When we first met him he was nothing but mean and disrespectful. I didn't know how I could even like him. As I read I slowly started to fall for Oakley. He was just wanted to himself but he couldn't. He was too famous for that. He took in in stride though and it was all because of Vaughn. 

This hate to lovers book is a favorite of mine! Erin Watt deliver such an amazing book that gave me tingles and made me read this book just so I could fall in love again. It was light and fun at times and then it got serious and sad at times. When It's Real is the perfect mix of love, fame, and music.







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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

[Review Blitz] Say I'm Yours by Corinne Michaels

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From New York Times Bestseller, Corinne Michaels, comes a new second chance standalone romance.
I spent twenty years waiting for Trent Hennington to open his eyes and see me. But it was all for nothing. He chose to keep himself guarded and let me walk away, proving that my time and efforts were wasted. I'm done being invisible. It's time to move on. A single dance sets my new reality into motion, and I welcome it. After all, Cooper Townsend is perfect. He's kind, sexy, and attentive--everything a girl could want. I thought I got it right this time. That my heart could mend, and I would be happy. Apparently, some things really are just too hard to walk away from.  






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**4.5 Stars**
Corinne Michaels owns me. The Hennington brothers have me swooning every time I read their stories and Trent was no different. First I was in love with Zach, then Zach was replaced by Wyatt, well let me just tell you that Trent Hennington is amazing. Zach and Wyatt didn't stand a chance after my heart was introduced to Mr. Trent. Hennington.

We've seen bits and pieces of Trent and Grace in the other two books, but let me just say you won't be prepared for swoon worthy Trent is. I've wanted his story from book 1 because he seemed so different from Zach and Wyatt and boy is he ever. You end up seeing Trent in a different way and you fall head over heels for him. His story and relationship with Grace will leave you searching for your own Trent.
Grace is one tough woman. She is strong, beautiful, smart and resilient. When she's had enough she lets Trent know it and you can't help but love her even more for it. I don't want give away much about Grace because she is a HUGE part of the story and how she makes Trent the man he is. You will fall in love with Grace even more because of who she is and how she presents herself.

This series is one of my favorites from Corinne. I can't help but love each and every one of her characters and wanting more. I hope this series isn't over because I want Cooper (Presley's brother) to get his own story. Basically, I'm not ready to leave Bell Buckle. I'm being selfish over the fact that I can't get enough of these characters and their stories.


I knew staring this book that I was going to feel everything because that is what Corinne Michaels does. She creates these words that are powerful and they don’t leave your heart even after you finish the book. Say I’m Yours was a little different than the other two books in the series. It was different because Trent is not like the other two Henningtons. He was his own self and I loved everything about him.

When I started, I thought I knew Trent but I was fooling myself. I knew nothing about him. He blew me away. I didn’t know just how stubborn and loving he could be. He had this air about him that would pull you in. You could tell that his love for Grace was 100 percent pure and that made me fall hard for Trent.

Gracie was a lovely character. There was this vulnerability about her that was endearing and it made you feel for her. It was hard watching Trent deny his feelings for her and watch her be hurt by him. You could tell he loved her but he wouldn’t admit it and want to move forward in the relationship. That hurt deep and it made me saddened. The process was a long painful one. I watched these two struggle with their feelings and I loved the path these two took. It was full of pain and love and passion.

Say I’m Yours had me falling in love with a new Hennington. Corinne Michaels always amazes me with her brilliant stories. Each one is packed with so much feels and beauty. I love her writing.



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                 About Corinne Michaels
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Corinne Michaels is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of The Salvation Series (Beloved, Beholden, Consolation, Conviction & Defenseless), Say You'll Stay, Say You Want Me, and Say I'm Yours. She's an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife. After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. Both her maternal and paternal grandmothers were librarians, which only intensified her love of reading. After years of writing short stories, she couldn't ignore the call to finish her debut novel, Beloved. Her alpha heroes are broken, beautiful, and will steal your heart. 







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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

[Dual Review] Twisted Palace by Erin Watt


These Royals will ruin you…


From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most.


Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to do whatever it takes to defend the people she loves, but the challenge of a long-lost father and a boyfriend whose life is on the line might be too much for even Ella to overcome.

Reed Royal has a quick temper and even faster fists. But his tendency to meet every obstacle with violence has finally caught up with him. If he wants to save himself and the girl he loves, he’ll need to rise above his tortured past and tarnished reputation.
No one believes Ella can survive the Royals. Everyone is sure Reed will destroy them all.
They may be right.
With everything and everyone conspiring to keep them apart, Ella and Reed must find a way to beat the law, save their families, and unravel all the secrets in their Twisted Palace.

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**3.5 Stars**
Twisted Palace was my most anticipated read yet.  I was waiting for this book as soon as I finished the last words of Broken Prince. The first two books had me hooked. I lived, breathed, and dreamt about the Royals. I spoke about these books to my friends and anyone who would listen. So you can imagine my disappointment when I got to this book. It was good but it wasn’t as good as I hoped. I wanted more drama, more suspense, and more shock but Twisted Palace lacked these things.

I won’t talk about the plot or anything that goes on because I would ruin the book for you. I will just say that a lot of crazy happened. We see read in a though situation, the toughest yet. I saw little way out. Although I saw Reed, I was missing the other Royal boys. They didn’t make an appearance as much in the other two books and I missed that. I wanted more closeness but it didn’t happen.

Ella was my favorite character since the beginning. She had strength and power. In this book I was missing a lot of the characteristics that made me fall in love with her. She didn’t have passion. I wanted her to be her own character and stand up for herself. There was once part that just had me boiling over because that did not seem like an Ella thing.


The plot wasn’t strong enough. I thought it could be improved on to make it flow more easily. Another thing that I didn’t like was that the ending was so rushed! It happened to quickly and it didn’t give me enough time to process the whole thing. If it would have continued a little more and had more explanation it would have been great! The end could have included more Reed and Ella too. So overall the book could have done better but even with all these negative things I enjoyed the story. Now I am really excited for Easton. He will be the next book and I couldn’t be more excited because this book set it up good! There were little snippets and clues but not enough so it kept me guessing! I can’t wait to read more from these authors!
**3.5 stars**
I waited for this book for months. I needed it. I re-read books 1&2 to prepare, I was dying to know what happened, but once I read it? I felt let down. All of the anticipation and suspense I was looking for just wasn't there compared to the others in the series. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't my favorite. I was just a let down. I can't describe it.  

I won't go into detail about the plot or anything that gives away the story, but I felt compared to Paper Princess and Broken Prince, the plot wasn't as strong. It felt rushed. With Paper Princess and Broken Prince there was so much drama and suspense, which made me love it, but when it comes to Twisted Palace, it just wasn't there. I didn't get the secondary characters which were just as much of the story as Reed and Ella. 

Reed seemed to "mellow" which was different from him in the other ones and give him. Ella was portrayed as strong and passionate in books 1 & 2, but it just wasn't there this time around. Had the book been a little longer and not have felt as rushed, I think it would have been better. The end could have been more in depth with Reed, Ella and the other Royal boys (I seriously missed them in this book). I'm excited for Easton's book though, because it's Easton. we see Easton all throughout the books and I can't wait to get to know him more than just the snippets we get of him.

I can't wait to see what else these two authors can come up with though, because overall, their gift is amazing! Bring on the next Erin Watt book!

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