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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

KISS ME BACK by Sidney Halston. ★★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!


Kiss Me Back
Book 3 in the Panic series
by USA Today Bestselling Author Sidney Halston
Genre: Romantic Suspense/Contemporary Romance



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The only thing hotter than the Miami sun is the sexual tension at Panic, the South Beach nightclub where love knows no boundaries.

Lola: I’ve seen the way women in line behind the velvet rope look at William Fox, like he’s an Armani-clad St. Peter at the pearly gates. Except Panic isn’t heaven, and this bouncer is no saint. He’s been tempting me to sin ever since I started working here, but Fox’s slick smile and bad-boy swagger tell me everything I need to know about him. Still, a girl has needs. And Fox looks ready to fulfill every last one—at least for a night. . . .

Fox: I’m not used to being ignored—especially by women—but Lola Daye is different. The pretty bartender with the red lips and icy blue eyes seems perfectly happy pretending I don’t exist. Too bad, because the more she ignores me, the harder I fall. So I’m floored when she answers my drunken, flirty text with a yes. Lola claims she only wants a fling, but after one kiss, our bodies are speaking the same language. And I’m ready to prove that what we have could be forever.

No cheating. No cliffhangers. And no dress code.


Check out the rest of the Panic series (do not need to be read in order. Each book is standalone)


Pull Me Close 
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Make Me Stay 





CAT'S REVIEW
KISS ME BACK by Sidney Halston.  Well, she's done it again! Ms. Halston has blown me away with this one.  This entire series has been one of my favorites all along and this one just proves what a talented author Ms. Halston is.  She always packs a punch!  Lola and Fox - yummy!  Lola is an extremely independent woman - never leans on anyone.  This can be a touch annoying but, truthfully, I understood her need to be so.  Fox might come across as a bit cocky and arrogant, but boy, when he gets down to business, with Lola, there is no denying he is one sexy book boyfriend.  Together it was wonderful to see a couple work through their HEA, even if there are some bumps and resistance along the way.   The storyline held me heart and soul.  I couldn't put it down - wanting to know the secrets and what would happen with each page turned.  I highly recommend this book - I believe it can be read as a standalone, but the previous books in the series are awesome as well so I recommend checking them out too!  (received ARC for honest review)


★★★★★





USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: "Just Do It"--Nike. And that's exactly what she did. 

After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative, romantic side and wrote Seeing Red. That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she's not writing, you can find her reading and reading and reading. She's a reader first and a writer second. When she's not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn't have it any other way.



DRIVING WHISKEY WILD by Melissa Foster - Audiobook. ★★★★.5 AVAILABLE NOW!


BOOK SUMMARY
A captivating new sexy standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster.
Special Forces veteran and Dark Knights Motorcycle Club member Bullet Whiskey lives to protect his family, their bar, and the residents of his small hometown. He’s rough, unapologetic, and haunted by a secret, painful past. He’s also a master at keeping people away, and when his sister hires gorgeous and sweet Finlay Wilson to help expand their biker bar, he knows just how to get rid of her.
After losing her boyfriend and her father, Finlay moves back to her hometown to be closer to the little family she has left. She needs her temporary job at Whiskey Bro’s to get her catering business off the ground, and she’s determined not to let the gruff, arrogant mountain of a man Bullet Whiskey scare her off.
Finlay is everything Bullet has never wanted. She’s afraid of his dog, afraid of motorcycles, and sweet enough to give him cavities, but as she weaves her way into the hearts of everyone around him, he’s powerless to resist her charms. Passion ignites, but trust doesn’t come easily, and when their pasts collide, Bullet finds out the true meaning of protecting those he loves.

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Cat's Review
DRIVING WHISKEY WILD by Melissa Foster.  This review is for the audiobook version of this story.  Having read the previous books in the Whiskey series, I was very excited for Bullet and Finlay's story.  (Note- this can be listened to as a standalone).  Ms. Foster's story often evoke quite the range of emotions out of me and this one was no different.  Bullet is uber-sexy, rough and tough and gruff all the way but has the biggest heart of almost any Hero I've ever met.  Finlay is sweet as pie and, if two people could be more opposite, it's these two.  Finlay, however, at times was just a tad too sweet for me and came across a little naive.  Despite that, she complemented Bullet perfectly.  Their love story is one that is sweet and endearing.  It represents many of the ups and downs couples face as they journey their path together.  I was smiling and laughing, swooning and catching my breath, and then found myself yelling at the characters too.  Ms. Foster does an amazing job of portraying the emotions and feelings of her characters and her phrasing and way with words often makes me go "Sigh - that is just soooo romantic!"   The audio version of the tale was well done, although I had my hesitations when learning it was a male narrator.  Often, I find males distracting when they try to pull off a female's voice.  Mr. Paul Woodson did an acceptable job, however.  It did take me a chapter or two to get used to him speaking as Finlay and the other females, but once I got into the story, it no longer became an issue for me. I found I could follow and recognize each character as he spoke.  Listening to a book is a bit different then reading it and I found DRIVING WHISKEY WILD to be a wonderful listening experience. (received an ARC of the audiobook for an honest review)

★★★★.5


AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and new adult romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues.
Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name,  Addison Cole.
Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!


WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DUKE MAKES by Lenora Bell! ★★★★★ BLOG TOUR with GIVEAWAY!


BOOK INFORMATION
What a Difference a Duke Makes by Lenora Bell
Series School For Dukes (Each book is a standalone story.)
Genre Adult Historical Romance
Publisher Avon Books
Publication Date March 27, 2018



BOOK SUMMARY

Wanted: Governess for duke’s unruly children 

Edgar Rochester, Duke of Banksford, is one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in England, but when it comes to raising twins alone, he knows he needs help. The only problem is the children have terrorized half the governesses in London. Until the clever, bold, and far-too-enticing Miss Mari Perkins arrives.

Lost: One heart to an arrogant duke

Mari knows how to wrap even the most rebellious children around her finger. But their demanding, wickedly handsome father? He won’t be quite so easy to control. And there’s something else she can’t seem to command. Her heart. The foolish thing beats so wildly every time Edgar is near.

Found: A forbidden passion neither can deny

As his employee, Mari is strictly off-limits. But what if she’s the one breaking all his rules? In the game of governess versus duke, how can Edgar maintain his defenses when the only thing he wants to do is let the tempting beauty win . . .?




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EXCERPT

“Not one in one thousand governesses would lecture me as you do, Miss Perkins.”
“As a governess I have a duty to point out misbehavior.”
“Impudent minx.”
Why was he grinning at her as if he liked impudent minxes more than anything? And why couldn’t she stop noticing how nicely shaped his lips were? Firm on top, yet sensually flared below.
“Perhaps I deserve a thorough tongue-lashing,” he mused.
Which sounded quite wicked when spoken in such a low, husky voice.
His gaze shifted to her lips. “Are you planning to give me another?”
“Only if you’re bad, Your Grace.”
He must have taken a step nearer to her. Or had she been the one to move closer? So close.
A reckless desire formed in her mind, blotting out her customary good sense. A desire to misbehave. Just this once.
“Or . . .” She rose to her tiptoes, placing her palms against his rock-solid chest. “I could be the bad one . . .”


CAT'S REVIEW
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DUKE MAKES by Lenora Bell.  What an delightful story!  I simply adored the characters, the plot and the writing style of Ms. Bell.  Mari is happiness and life and strength and hope all wrapped up into one single being.  Edgar is a bit gruff but has a huge heart, even if he fights against it at times.  The story, while a bit predictable, had me smiling and cheering for the lovely couple throughout.  Ms. Bell has a knack for keeping the story light yet deals with some tough situations.  The fluidity of the tale made this one an easy and fast read for me, never wanting to put it down until the end.  (received ARC for honest review)
★★★★★







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Lenora Bell is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of historical romances. She blames the long, dark winters in her tiny Alaskan hometown for making her a lifelong bookworm. A teacher with an MFA in Creative Writing who has lived on five continents, Lenora currently shares an old farmhouse in the Pacific Northwest with her carpenter husband and two tiger-striped rescue kitties. She loves to hear from readers!




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SOUL SPARK by Various Authors Now Available on KINDLE UNLIMITED!

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Publication Date
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Friday, March 16, 2018

PRETTY AS A PEACH by Juliette Poe. ★★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!!


Pretty as a Peach (Sex & Sweet Tea, Book #4) Juliette Poe Release Date: March 15, 2018

BOOK SUMMARY

Mainer Farms is steeped in family history, but it’s also deep in debt from the effects of the ever-changing farming industry.
Not about to let his family’s legacy go under, Colt Mancinkus is willing to do anything he can to save the farm. Darby Culhane is the new farmer in Whynot, North Carolina, and she’s proving to be quite the forbidden temptation for Colt.
Darby isn’t looking for anything but a fresh start, and she’s got it all figured out. Get settled in? Check. Apply for the rural county grant? Check. Confrontation with the steaming mad, smoking hot local farmer? Well, that wasn’t on the agenda.
As pretty as she is sweet, Colt can’t help but be drawn to Darby’s...peaches. No really, she’s a peach farmer. Get that mind out of the gutter, and get on down to the farm to see what happens when circumstances force Colt and Darby to team up. They may just find that the peach trees aren’t the only things in bloom.


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CAT'S REVIEW
PRETTY AS A PEACH by Juliette Poe is a delightful tale that warmed my heart.  Ms. Poe writes a story that had me cheering and smiling and, that, simply put, made me happy.  I adored the main characters - Darby and Colt.  It was so wonderful to watch their relationship develop and the beauty of their love grow, even after a bit of a rough start to it.   The story, also, was so well written and, not a crazy over the top tale, but one that I could believe in.  Of course, there is our lovely couple, as well as Linnie, a seven year old struggling with the changes in her life.  Then we have the amazing people of the town that are unbelievably supportive.  And what is a story without at least one antagonist and Ms. Poe made him a bad one.  Boy, did Mitch drive me nuts.   I highly recommend this story, as well as the previous ones in the series (although not necessary to enjoy this one, in my opinion).  Ms. Poe continues to blow me away with this sweet series.  The storylines, the characters and her amazingly fluid writing style makes reading her stories an easy and joyful thing to do.  (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★★


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Juliette Poe is the sweet and swoony alter ego of New York Times Best Selling author, Sawyer Bennett. A fun-loving southern girl, Juliette knows the allure of sweet tea, small towns, and long summer nights, that some of the best dates end sitting on the front porch swing, and that family is top priority. She brings love in the south to life in her debut series, Sex & Sweet Tea. When Juliette isn’t delivering the sweetest kind of romance, she’s teaching her southern belle daughter the fine art of fishing, the importance of wearing Chucks, and the endless possibilities of a vivid imagination. 


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Thursday, March 15, 2018

PRETTY AS A PEACH by Juliette Poe RELEASE DAY BLAST!


Pretty as a Peach (Sex & Sweet Tea, Book #4) Juliette Poe Release Date: March 15, 2018

BOOK SUMMARY

Mainer Farms is steeped in family history, but it’s also deep in debt from the effects of the ever-changing farming industry.
Not about to let his family’s legacy go under, Colt Mancinkus is willing to do anything he can to save the farm. Darby Culhane is the new farmer in Whynot, North Carolina, and she’s proving to be quite the forbidden temptation for Colt.
Darby isn’t looking for anything but a fresh start, and she’s got it all figured out. Get settled in? Check. Apply for the rural county grant? Check. Confrontation with the steaming mad, smoking hot local farmer? Well, that wasn’t on the agenda.
As pretty as she is sweet, Colt can’t help but be drawn to Darby’s...peaches. No really, she’s a peach farmer. Get that mind out of the gutter, and get on down to the farm to see what happens when circumstances force Colt and Darby to team up. They may just find that the peach trees aren’t the only things in bloom.

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** All books in the Sex & Sweet Tea series can be read as standalones, but if you’d like to start at the beginning, Ain’t He Precious? (Sex & Sweet Tea, Book #1) is #FREE for a limited time! ** Download Ain’t He Precious? (Sex & Sweet Tea, Book #1) FREE:
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AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS


Juliette Poe is the sweet and swoony alter ego of New York Times Best Selling author, Sawyer Bennett. A fun-loving southern girl, Juliette knows the allure of sweet tea, small towns, and long summer nights, that some of the best dates end sitting on the front porch swing, and that family is top priority. She brings love in the south to life in her debut series, Sex & Sweet Tea. When Juliette isn’t delivering the sweetest kind of romance, she’s teaching her southern belle daughter the fine art of fishing, the importance of wearing Chucks, and the endless possibilities of a vivid imagination. 

Connect with Juliette: 
Sign up for Juliette’s newsletter: https://juliettepoe.com/signup/ 

Monday, March 12, 2018

JUSTICE FOR MILENA by Susan Stoker! ★★★★★ AVAILABLE MARCH 13, 2018! with GIVEAWAY!





BOOK SUMMARY

It had been years since Milena Reinhart had seen TJ “Rock” Rockwell. He’d torn her heart out of her chest and she still hadn’t completely recovered.

TJ left his sniper days behind him for good when he’d left the Army and become a respected Texas Highway Patrolman. But he never forgot the girl he’d loved and stupidly given up.

Neither thought they’d ever see each other again. But when a pedophile’s operation is taken down and he sets his sights on Milena, TJ gets a second chance. They both have secrets that could end any relationship they might have before it even starts. But when the bad guy threatens the one thing that means the world to the couple, they’ll have to trust in each other to triumph over evil. 

** Justice for Milena is the 10th book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings




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CAT'S REVIEW
JUSTICE FOR MILENA by Susan Stoker.  Wow!  Ms. Stoker blew me away with this one!  I simply adored all the characters and the storyline grabbed on and wouldn't let go.  Milena and TJ are perfect together.  TJ is a super sexy man of the law but beyond that, he's tender and kind and loving - just made me swoon.  Milena is my type of heroine - she's strong yet knows when she needs to lean on others.  And JT - stole my heart!    Ms. Stoker fills the tale with action, suspense, a bit of mystery and some really, really evil bad guys.   Being a fan of Ms. Stoker and having read the previous books (although completely not necessary to enjoy this one), it was also fun to meet up with previous characters and this author is such a tease - there are hints of what is to come in future books and I, for one, cannot wait.   For readers that like tales that are filled with heartwarming characters, maniacal bad guys, and a story that keeps you invested throughout, do no miss JUSTICE FOR MILENA!  (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★★


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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Texas where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana. She's married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.

She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in. 







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