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Well Suited, the final standalone in the Red Lipstick Coalition Series from Staci Hart, is coming May 2nd and we have the beautiful cover for you!

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Chemistry is my love language.

I’ve always been able to separate feelings from chemosignals. A shot of dopamine, a dash of serotonin, and a sprinkle of oxytocin—and bam. You’re in love.

And when egg meets sperm, you’re pregnant.

I couldn’t even be surprised as I stared down at the little blue plus sign, because I knew exactly when and how, and with whom it happened.

When: approximately five weeks ago.

Who: one night stand.

How: prophylactic malfunction.

The upside? I don’t have to go looking for a suitable mate.

Genetically, he’s the cream of the crop. His musculature is a study in symmetry and strength, his height imposing and dominant. He is a man who thrives on control and command, a man who survives on intelligence and resourcefulness. A perfect male specimen.

And the whole package is wrapped up in a flawlessly tailored suit.

I’m having this baby, and he insists we’re well-suited to have it together. And what’s worse? He wants more, in the way of love and marriage.

But love isn’t real. It’s just a product of chemistry.

And if he changes my mind about that, we’re both in trouble.

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Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life — a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can’t forget that. She’s also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She’s been a wife, though she’s certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She’s also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she’s been drinking whiskey.

From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak…they’re for The Elite.

 

ENVY BY M.N. FORGY

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It was temptation that broke the sinner.

People say I have everything.
They’re wrong.
I may have looks, money, and privilege, but I don’t have the one thing that really matters, the one thing I crave: a woman with eyes only for me.
I’m searching for my woman—one who will fall to her knees because I’m her king. She’ll wear the crown of my tarnished name, and long for me when I’m not near. And when I am close, she’ll be naked across my lap, feeling the sting of my palm across her milky skin.
You could say I’m a sinner because I’d do anything to have the perfect woman—compliant to my every need and whim—and I’m envious of every couple who walks around naive to the luxury they have.

That’s why I joined The Elite, the most prestigious brotherhood in the south.
It’s the one place that will give me what I cannot have.
Only…the task assigned to me is too much for my jealous eyes.
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak…they’re for The Elite.
Those who envy have no peace.
My name is Sabastian Westbrook.
I am Envy.

 

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The Elite Seven

7 AUTHORS.
7 STORIES.
7 DEADLY SINS.

 

Since 1942, The Elite Seven Society have created and guided influential leaders, molding the country into something better. This society was birthed by Malcolm Benedict, II who wanted more for Americans. More wealth. More influence. More power. Some leaders have the skills, but not the influence, and that simply wasn’t fair according to Mr. Benedict. He invested his own money and time to construct a society that bred the best of the best, year after year.

But to be the best, you must be ruthless.

Good leaders make sacrifices. Sometimes the sacrifices are hard, but the rewards are plentiful. Mr. Benedict made sure to indulge these leaders with their utmost desires. A devout Catholic himself, he designed a society that rewarded his leaders with the sins that were frowned upon. If they were giving up love and happiness and joy for the betterment of the country, they deserved something in its stead.

Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust.

Choosing leaders for this society means that it takes intense focus. Only seven are to be selected, and the investments and time are showered upon the new seven chosen every four years. The predecessors of each group of seven choose people who fit the sin that will mold them into who they are needed to be in the future—what America needs them to be. This is after a detailed study of many potential candidates. The university’s acting dean behaves as a liaison for the society bringing the college applicants to the predecessors so that the selection may begin. The society members who are going out will bring forth a candidate that the society votes on and approves.

After they are chosen, the initiates are given a token and an invitation to initiation. The initiation will be a test to their character and ability to do what’s right for the betterment of the society. Once the initiates pass their test, they are discreetly branded with the mark of the society and are groomed through challenges during the course of their elite education to breed them into the influential people they were meant to be.

Once in The Elite Seven, there is no getting out. The money and power are their rewards. Should they choose to stray or break the rules, the society strips them of everything. Anything they once had will be removed. Opportunities will never arise. They will no longer have the support of the society. To this day, there have been no known occurrences of anyone from the society having to be banished. This elite group of people is what every young man and woman aspire to be a part of. While the group is a secret society, they are whispered about amongst the privileged folks in the country. Anyone who is anyone knows of the group and secretly hopes it’s their son or daughter who is selected, for good fortune is showered on the family for decades to come.

Lust: NOW LIVE

I was born with wealth, athletic ability, and looks that could melt the panties off a nun.
I had a clear path to success.
Until fate dealt me a cruel blow, leaving me empty and in need of purpose.
My only focus now is to become part of The Elite—a secret society in one of the most prestigious colleges in the world.
But everything comes at a price, and with The Elite, you have to earn your place.
Lucky for me, being sinful is in my DNA.
The only obstacle to full initiation is my task: seduce the un-seducible, the forbidden, and lure her with the sins of the flesh.
Easy for a man like me…in theory.
She started as my task, but what happens when the lines between lust and love blur, and the need for power rages war with the need for her?
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak—they’re for The Elite.
This is my life, my chance, my legacy.
I am Rhett Masters.
I am Lust.

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Pride: NOW LIVE!

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.

But who said the devil was a he?

In my world, she was out to cause havoc on all our lives.

She’ll use the one thing I care most about to control me—force me into her Elite world, filled with sin, deceit, and power. And under her spell, I’ll lead a sinister brotherhood of seven at one of the most prestigious universities in New Orleans.

Seven tasks set forth by the devil herself, promising nothing less than the forbidden fruit of power. What they don’t understand is it will all end in bloodshed and regret.

They call me the alpha. The one in charge. The one with pride bigger than any task I could be given. And my pride won’t let me be anywhere but at the top of the food chain until she gives me what I truly want.

My task is Meghan Thorne.

She’s too pure for me to touch, too good for me to ruin—and the only thing standing in my way to freedom.

Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak…they’re for The Elite.

As they say, pride comes before the fall.

I am Mason Blackwell.

I am Pride.

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Wrath: NOW LIVE

I’m a motherless son to a father who hates me. Fury has lived and breathed in my black heart for so long, it’s a part of my soul now. The only thing that’s ever mattered to me is protecting my twin sister, Sabella, from my father’s temper.

So when the chance to join a secret society presents itself, there’s no question I’ll do whatever it takes to become a member and earn my place in the ranks of only the most Elite.

With a taste for the deviant, I’m drawn to the darkest of desires, and no one ever leaves my bed unscathed.
My task: seduce Patience Noelle, St. Augustine’s sweetheart and the mayor’s beloved daughter—then break her heart.

Sinning is what I live for, and deviance is my passion. Failing has never been an option.

But what happens when my sin becomes my curse—when destroying the only woman I’ve ever wanted is my key to protecting my sister?
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak…they’re for The Elite.

This isn’t just my chance, it’s my legacy and reckoning.
I am Samuel Gunner.
I am WRATH

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Envy: NOW LIVE

It was temptation that broke the sinner.

People say I have everything.
They’re wrong.
I may have looks, money, and privilege, but I don’t have the one thing that really matters, the one thing I crave: a woman with eyes only for me.
I’m searching for my woman—one who will fall to her knees because I’m her king. She’ll wear the crown of my tarnished name, and long for me when I’m not near. And when I am close, she’ll be naked across my lap, feeling the sting of my palm across her milky skin.
You could say I’m a sinner because I’d do anything to have the perfect woman—compliant to my every need and whim—and I’m envious of every couple who walks around naive to the luxury they have.

That’s why I joined The Elite, the most prestigious brotherhood in the south.
It’s the one place that will give me what I cannot have.
Only…the task assigned to me is too much for my jealous eyes.
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak…they’re for The Elite.
Those who envy have no peace.
My name is Sabastian Westbrook.
I am Envy.

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Greed: Releasing April 8th

I was born into a world of darkness—one that never touched me when I was around my brother, Mason Blackwell. Leader of The Elite Seven. The thing about darkness, though, is it’s persistent. Eventually, it pushes itself into my life, penetrating my soul and leaving its stench latched to every vein, rooted inside every bone, and sunken into every pore. I thought I reached rock bottom when I fell in love with my brother’s best friend. My very own brand of drug with no comedown. My own nightmare I never woke from. But I was wrong. So very wrong. When I returned to New Orleans, I arrived as a shell of the girl they once knew. Put on a smile. Be the sweet innocent girl they remember.

I’m Evie Blackwell, hostage to my demons. Can the damned be saved?

I’ve done some unforgivable acts in my years, but I never asked for forgiveness. Nothing beats the feeling of wrapping my hand around someone’s throat and watching as their life bleeds down their cheeks. She was everything I should have stayed away from. The first night I saw her, I knew I was doomed—a slave to the girl with the pretty eyes and soft smile. The girl who turned out to be my best friend’s baby sister. I couldn’t stay away. I had to be near her, even if it meant ruining her in the process. I wanted to wreck her, so I could piece her back together—a puzzle only I knew how to solve.

I’m Micah Dixon.
Greed.
I come for everything and get everything I come for—and I want all of her. But she’s changed, and so have I.
I’m much, much worse now…

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Gluttony: Releasing April 22nd

My life has been served to me on a gold platter to be devoured by my silver spoon.

Money, money, and more money. It’s the backbone of the Goddard name. I’m the only son, so it’s all mine for the taking.

But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want more, yet nothing seems to satisfy me.

My father has made sure I become a part of The Elite Seven. Where most candidates are chosen, I was given my place. Everything comes at a price, though. Luckily, I can afford any price—no one has more money than God.

The Elite Seven have their initiations. My assignment is personal and beneath me: steal a car and send a warning. It’ll hurt my best friend in the process, but we both made a pact going into this. There’s no line we won’t cross.

My task makes an ugly turn and I nearly take a life. Such a small, unimportant person—someone no one would even notice was gone. She’s a problem my money and power can easily sweep under the rug.

It’s what my father wants. It’s what my brothers want. But when she finally opens those big, innocent brown eyes, I realize I’ve found what I’ve been searching for my entire life. I don’t want my little problem to disappear…I want to keep her.

Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak—they’re for The Elite.

Money is my legacy, but I want something money can’t buy.
I am Baxter Samuel Goddard V.
I am Gluttony.

GLUTTONY by K. Webster

 

Sloth: Releasing May 13th

I don’t give a fuck.
Not about money or fame, beauty or power. I’ve had all those things since birth, and trust me, they’re a fucking snooze.
I don’t give a fuck about anyone, not even myself.
Until my father proves evil can exist in the most holy of places. For the first time ever, something like interest stirs in my soul.
He wants me to enroll at St. Augustine.
Join The Elite.
Court the virginal daughter of Archbishop Savoie.
Prove to him I’m worth the family name.
I’ll do it all.
And I’ll do it so well, no one will know what’s coming. People are so quick to underestimate the wicked and lazy.
They forget idle hands are the best tools for the devil’s work.
I am Rush Dempsey.
I am Sloth.

SLOTH By Giana Darling

 

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My Review…

The Elite Seven

One of the best things about this series is the introduction of new to me authors! There hasn’t been a book yet in this series that hasn’t been fantastic.

Envy is another story in this series that took my down the rabbit hole!  This is the first book by M.N. Forgy and it won’t be my last!

Envy is Sebastian’s story.  I have been waiting, not so patiently for this one! He was the most elusive and mysterious Elite member to me so far.

Sebastian is a twisted fellow, but you can’t help but want to love him like he needs to be loved. He wants what he feels he deserves and will stop at absolutely nothing to get it. He   is the true definition of Envy.  Even the way he becomes an Elite member truly embraces his brotherhood name.

What happens in this story is gonna grab you.  It was a story I was not expecting, it was even better!

Every story in this series is getting better and better! Every time I finish the story before, I think there is no way the next author can top or compare and I have been proven wrong every time! The way that each other has carried the main focus of the story has been fantastic and that is a true testament to the powerhouse of talent that has been brought together!

Yet again I will have to wait for the next story, Greed.  Not so patiently.

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Title: One Last Chance
Series: Finding Love in Scotland #1
Author: Gina Azzi
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 25, 2019

 

Blurb
There’s only one thing harder than sharing office space with Finn Anderson: keeping my mind off him.
Weeks ago, he kissed me senseless and walked away. But my best friend’s cousin is back – and worse? He’s one of the only people I know in Scotland.
With his seductive Scottish accent and alluring blue eyes, one look from Finn sets my heart racing. Exchanging playful quips at office happy hours and smoldering glances through conference room doors proves that our chemistry is undeniable. Our connection, irrefutable.
But I can’t fall for Finn. Even though I’m halfway there.
He doesn’t do commitment or relationships.
Last month, I thought we were done. Over.
Turns out we’re just getting started.

 

 

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When I get to the door, I turn quickly, and she stumbles back a step, as if I’ve caught
her off guard. I reach out to steady her, and my hand lingers on her shoulder, my fingers brushing against the inside of her arm.
She inhales sharply, her eyes widening as they flicker over my lips.
Damn it.
Everything between us is too much, too real.
“Daisy.”
My voice is low, and I struggle to control the torrent of emotions that flood me as I stare at her upturned face. I want to pull her flush against me and kiss her senseless as much as I want to turn around and leave. Memories from Christmas flood back. I don’t know what’s going on between us. I had said the words to her on Christmas Day and yet, they ring true now.
The tension between us crackles with energy as I drink in her multi-colored eyes, so bright and intense, I could drown in them. Open desire mixed with anticipation flickers across her expression as she boldly meets my gaze.
Mesmerized by her, conflicted by the emotions running through me, my hands clench into fists. My fingers itch to wrap in her hair, my mouth begs to cover hers. Hell yes, I want her. But I respect her too bloody much to make her one more girl in my long list of one-night stands. Besides the obvious reasons why Daisy and I shouldn’t hook up – we now work together and she’s Sierra’s best friend – she’s also younger, more impressionable, and idealistic. I’m not the man for her, and I never will be, which is why I force myself to lean forward and brush a casual kiss across her cheek. “Make sure you lock the door behind me.”
I hear a small catch in her breath but when I pull back, she regards me carefully. Her
face impassive, her posture stiff, she holds the door open. “Night, Finn. Thanks again.”
“See you, Dais.”  I step into the hall and walk down the flight of stairs, pausing until I hear the deadbolt latch. Sighing, I scrub my palm over my face. What the hell was that? Blowing out an exhale, I can still smell the vanilla from her shampoo and feel the soft, smooth skin of her cheeks.
I couldn’t forget about Daisy if I tried.
And trust me, I’ve tried.
Author Bio
Gina Azzi writes Contemporary Romance with relatable, genuine characters experiencing real life love, friendships, and challenges.
She is the author of The Kane Brothers Series, The College Pact Series (re-launching summer 2019), and Corner of Ocean and Bay. All of her books can be read as stand-alones. 
A Jersey girl at heart, Gina has spent her twenties traveling the world, living and working abroad, before settling down in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three children. She’s a voracious reader, daydreamer, and coffee enthusiast who loves meeting new people. Say hey to her on social media or through www.ginaazzi.com.
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My Review…

Oh my me! I was so waiting, not so patiently for Daisy’s story! And it was soooo worth the wait!

One Last Chance is Daisy Kane and Finlay Anderson’s story.  We have seen both characters interwoven in the other Kane Brothers novels.

First off, I have never been to Scotland, but it’s on my bucket list. Gina’s descriptive words are magic and bring you right in the heart of Stockbridge and Edinburgh. I could picture myself right there with Daisy as she explored her new home.

And now the best part, Daisy! I absolutely loved her bravery and fresh start mantra! To move across the pond, away from her family and friends to start a whole new life for herself.  Sure she had her best friend’s family there with her to have a support system, but she was standing on her own two feet.

Finn is a smooth talker (I can just imagine that Scottish brogue….swoon). He has had a disastrous try at a relationship and it has scarred him.  He is stubborn and fights his feelings for Daisy.

But wowza, the chemistry between Finn and Daisy is hotter than Hades! You can feel the heat coming off the pages and I like the fact that they were friends and colleagues first. When they finally decided to take the “one day at a time” approach to relationship you could tell both Daisy and Finn were trying to figure out what was really going on with them.  The dual POV’s were essential to this.  I loved to see how both Daisy and Finn’s minds were trying to wrap around what was going on.

Every book that Gina writes is even better than the last and One Last Chance is just proof of the epic writing talent that is Gina Azzi! I cannot wait for Aaron’s book next!

So I am woefully behind with my TBR list….and I mean woefully!  I have been a huge fan of L.B. Dunbar since I read After Care. So when I finally had some free time in my reading schedule, I wanted to go back to the queen of over 40 romance L.B. Dunbar and her book The Sex Education of M.E.

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The O.G. of Ms. Dunbar’s over 40 romance.

This is the story of M.E. and Emme.  I absolutely loved the play on the character names!

Yes the characters are older, or vintage as I like to say, but Emme and Merek develop a love that is timeless.

I embraced the fact that they wanted break out of the “parent” title and embrace themselves as individuals. I could understand how Merek wanted to keep his home life separate from his player lifestyle.

Oh my me! Merek is beyond swoony! He is a silver tongued devil with a slight Irish brogue. He is everything I love in a hero.

I could so empathize with Emme.  I could feel her insecurities. I could understand her needs and wants.  I cringed at how she thought so little of herself and what she brought to the world.  It was sad to read about how her marriage was debilitating her slowly and then the ultimate betrayal to her shaped her into the woman she was.  But then I loved how she was finding herself again and how Merek helped her do that!

If you are looking for a smexy, real old love story, get your hands on this! I absolutely loved it!  Thank you for writing this fabulous story and creating this beautiful world!  I hope we see more of Emme and Merek in the future!

 

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Eleanor & Grey, an all-new beautiful and emotional standalone from Brittainy C. Cherry is coming April 8th and we have the gorgeous cover for you!

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Greyson East left his mark on me.

As the young girl who first fell for him, I didn’t know much about life. I did know about his smiles, though, and his laughs, and the strange way my stomach flipped when he was near.

Life was perfect…until it wasn’t, and when we were forced to go our separate ways, I held on to our memories, let go of my first crush, and wished for the day I’d find him again.

When my wish came true, it was nothing like I imagined.

I couldn’t have known when I took the nanny position that it would be his children I looked after, that my new boss would be that boy I used to know, that boy who was now a man—a cold, lonely, detached man.

The smile and laugh I had loved so much were gone, now distant memories. Every part of him was covered in a fresh pain.

When he realized who I was, he made me promise to do my job and my job only.

He made me promise not to try to get to know him, not to recall the memories I’d treasured all this time.

But, sometimes, I saw the boy I’d once known in his stormy eyes. I saw the Greyson who smiled and laughed, who had stolen a young girl’s heart, and there was no doubt in my mind that this boy was worth fighting for.

I was given a second chance with the one who’d left his mark on me. All I hoped was that somehow I’d leave a mark on his soul, too.

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Title: Delivered

Series: The Devil’s Duet #2

Author: Eva Charles
Genre: Dark Romance/Romantic Suspense

Release Date: March 21, 2019

Blurb
Gabrielle Duval belongs to me.
I’ve made sure of that.
Now it’s time to eliminate the man who kept us apart.
My father.
The devil himself.
His reign of terror ends here.
On my terms.  

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A confirmed city-girl, Eva moved to rural Western Massachusetts in 2014. She found herself living in the woods with no job, no friends (unless you count the turkey, deer, and coyote roaming the backyard), and no children underfoot, wondering what on earth she had been thinking. But as it turned out, it was the perfect setting to take all those yarns spinning in her head and weave them into steamy love stories. 
A romantic at heart, Eva looks forward to date night all week. The perfect evening includes well-crafted cocktails, a fabulous perfume, Cherry Garcia ice cream, and her husband, of course. If you add good friends, live jazz, and impossible shoes, she will follow you anywhere.
Eva holds a BA from Boston College, and a JD from the Washington College of Law. She spent a career working in domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and civil rights. Aspects of this work often find their way into her books.
When she’s not writing sexy stories, trying to squeeze information out of her tight-lipped sons, or playing with the two cutest dogs you’ve ever seen, Eva’s creating chapters in her own love story.
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My Review…

The Devil’s Duet Book 2

The finale of Julian & Gabrielle’s story.  And what a finale it was!

The story picks up right where Depraved left us hanging!

So many things I enjoyed about this story! We get to see more of JD’s heart, we get to see the lengths and the reasons why he did what he though he had to do to protect Gabrielle. I loved the dual POV’s.  I like to see into the mind and heart of both characters.

Gabrielle proves to everyone she is no shrinking violet and she demands that she becomes an equal player in both her relationship with Julian and with finding out the truth of what is really going on.

As ever, the chemistry between Gabrielle and Julian is amazingly hot.

There are parts of this story that made me weepy and parts that made me angry and then it made me feel like justice truly was served.  This story and this duet will give you all the feels like a well written story should do!

I cannot wait to see what Ms. Charles comes out with next! You will get a tease of what’s to come and I am excited!  You have a new fan and I will be stalking you!

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Title: While I Was Away
Author: Stylo Fantôme
Genre: Romantic Drama
Release Date: March 21, 2019

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You were in a car accident.

They say true love can last forever.

You hit your head, which caused your brain to swell.

Can span any distance, stretch across time, last beyond death.

The pressure against your skull damaged your brain.

Which leads one to wonder …

The damage left you unresponsive to most kinds of stimuli.

If you fall in love in your dreams,

And this unresponsive state is what’s known as a coma.

Can you find that love when you wake up?

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Adele was babbling, she knew, but she couldn’t stop herself. So she was thankful when Jones cut her off and yanked her close. He sat up at the same time, and before she even realized what was happening, he was kissing her.
Finally.
The last time – the only time – they’d kissed, he’d disappeared forever. Thistime, she was determined to make the most of it. They both shifted onto their knees, arms going around each other, and when she gasped at the intensity of his hold, his tongue slipped into her mouth. She moaned and curled her fingers in his hair, praying the moment would last forever.
Ah, but this place is the anti-prayer. So shall you think it, so shall it not be.
Jones’ hands had moved to cup either side of her face. He pulled away, then leaned back in for another slow kiss. Tried to say something, then kissed her again. Once more, and she could just feel it – it was the last one.
“I wish we could stay here forever,” he whispered, pressing his forehead to hers.
“Me, too,” she whispered back. He grabbed hold of her wrists and gently removed her arms from around his neck.
“But it can’t be. You either go forward, or you go back. You can only stand still for so long, Adele.”
She didn’t even know what he was talking about, and she knew he was right. The storm above them was getting worse. Something was coming. Eternity waited for no one, not even her, it seemed.
She squeezed her eyes shut tight.
“I tried, Jones. I tried to stand still with you. I tried to get caught in the now with you.”
“I know you did. And now I want you to try something else,” his voice was so low, she could barely hear it over all the thunder.
“What?”
“I want you to concentrate. And then, I want you to open your eyes.”
She bit into her bottom lip and turned her head, brushing her nose against the side of his cheek so she could remember the feel of him. Inhaled deeply so she could remember the smell of him. Then she took an even deeper breath and did as she was told.
She concentrated on the ground below her. Listened to the storm raging above her. Felt Jones’ body heat in front of her.
And she also remembered. Could hear her brother Ocean laugh in her ear, the sound made such rare appearances. Could picture her brother River standing in front of her, looking so serious and concerned. Could feel her brother August around her, giving her one of his big hugs.
The wind around them didn’t lessen in intensity, but it did slow down. Or time slowed, she couldn’t be sure. There was a terrific booming noise, followed by the sound of something ripping. At first, she thought it was the sky – the storm must have really been opening up. Then she felt a tremor in the ground under her, and she knew what it was.
The giant tree was finally tipping over. It groaned as gravity took hold of its weight and pulled it over the edge of the cliff. She could actually sense the roots being ripped from the earth as the tree made a swan dive.
And as the roots came free, they tore apart the face of the cliff. She could feel the ground crumbling away from her, could tell she was falling. Jones held onto her for as long as he could, but just as his arms were about to reach their limit, gravity took over once again and yanked her away completely.

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Stylo Fantome LogoCrazy woman from a remote location in Alaska (where the need for a creative mind is a necessity!), I have been writing since … forever? Yeah, that sounds about right. I have been told that I remind people of Lucille Ball – I also see shades of Jennifer Saunders, and Denis Leary. So basically, I laugh a lot, I’m clumsy a lot, and I say the F-word A LOT.

I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there’s your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair – both a curse and a blessing – and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can’t understand me.

Yeah. I think that about sums me up.

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My Review…

“Be in this now, with me…”  This quote is just made me melt.  This whole story did.

Wow, I am absolutely floored by this story.  This is a new to me author and when I read the blurb I was hooked.

This book is going to put your heart through the wringer.  I wanted to shut out the real world while I read this.  The magic in Ms. Fantôme’s words was epic.  The world which she created was beautiful.

This story is about soul mates and what you would be willing to do to find them.  This is a story of a love that spans reality and dreams.

The journey that Adele made was epic and it also gave me a feeling of hopefulness. It was  spiritual and moving.

I don’t want to say too much about the story to give it away.  But if you never believe me again, believe me when I say, “Read this book!!”  It will take you to a place you will wish for.  It will move you and give you all the feels.

The secondary characters were phenomenal, they brought a lightness and humor that was needed.  I am hoping to hear more from them in future books! They need their own stories!

This story is definitely in the running for my “Best of 2019 Reads”.  Well done Ms.  Fantôme!! I cannot wait to read more from you!

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What’s a girl to do after being ditched at the altar by text message? That’s right. Text. Message.

How does she pick up the pieces and move on? I’m no Dear Abby but here’s a little free advice…

Advice #1 – First, purge your apartment of all things him—by tossing his belongings off the balcony.

Advice #2 – Do not, I repeat do not, throw anything out into the hallway because you’ll injure your hot new neighbor.

Advice #3 – When said neighbor brings over Chinese Food do not let him stay and keep you company. It’s awkward when you realize he’s your boss.

Advice #4 – Accept his offer to help you with your side business but think twice before using a date to his sister’s wedding as collateral.

Advice #5 – Investigate who your mystery neighbor really is. Don’t trust his word even if he’s the world’s best kisser.

If you listen to nothing else, pay attention to that last one. It’s the most important and will save you a lot of heartache.

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My Review…

“Have you considered the fact that maybe I was waiting for you to be over him?” Holy crow how swoony is that?!?

Advice From A Jilted Bride is the second book in the Baileys series.  Piper and Rayne have yet again captivated and pulled me into their world of Lake Starlight.

This is Brooklyn’s story.  She is the third oldest Bailey. I like how Piper and Rayne are writing the stories that come to them and not just going down the line from oldest to youngest siblings.

Brooklyn has been devastatingly been left at the altar.  Broken up by text message! What a douchcanoe was her fiancé? You could tell that some of her siblings didn’t like the man and with good reason.

Wyatt is trying to find his way in the world, he has come to Lake Starlight to prove himself worthy of his last name.  To prove to his father that he is capable of running the family business.  Meeting Brooklyn, in a painful way, puts a bit of a monkey wrench in said plans.  But was his original plan worth it?  I think not!

I loved the slow burn of this story, the true friendship that developed between Brooklyn and Wyatt.  And yes, this is Piper Rayne’s longest book to date, but to do this story justice it had to be.

You get to see all the Bailey siblings again and some new secondary characters that bring even more brilliance to this story!

Love the angst, love the humor, love the romance and smexiness! You ladies have done it again!

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Hollywood is a temptress, a trickster, a soul-stealing devil. I married an A-list player, knowing I come second place to his craft. But Lucas and I are a golden couple, a modern-day fairy tale.

I’ve never doubted what we built…until the sudden death of Lucas’s best friend has scandal rocking the Hills and shaking the foundation of our relationship.

I chose Lucas as my safe haven…he chose the role of a lifetime.

For the next three months, I’ll share my nights with a stranger, watching as he buries his pain, immersed in his role and living as someone else.

We’ve done this before. I tell myself it’s just another movie, and he’ll return to me.

I should’ve known this time would be different.

To get my husband back, I’ll need the strength of ten men.

As it turns out, I’ll have to go through two.

 

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COLLIDE (a Collision novella) by L.B. Dunbar

A ridiculously sexy quickie about a rock star and the woman he desires most.

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Ivy Carrigan doesn’t know what she wants.

Daughter of a famous female rock star, it’s difficult to decide who to trust, who to believe in, so when Ivy finds herself in a predicament, it’s hard to determine Gage Everly’s motive. He couldn’t possibly love her, including her secret.

Gage Everly knows exactly what he wants.

From the moment he met Ivy, his world spun out of control. He’s never wanted anyone as much as he wants her, secret and all. Now, if he could only convince her to take a chance on him.

“When two stars collide, Ivy, they either collapse or merge to form something better. You and me. We collide, and we’ll be so much more. Together.”

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My Review…

Another stellar book by L.B. Dunbar!

When I read After Care I didn’t just fall in love with Edie and Tommy, I wanted to know more about Ivy and Gage.  They made an impression on me, even though they were secondary characters in the story.

Well Ms. Dunbar came through beautifully with Collide! We get Ivy and Gage’s story! This story takes place years before After Care. 

Ivy is trying to recover from the death of her mom.  She is also coming to terms on the situation she finds herself in and what that means for her future.  I could feel her struggles, her fear for the future and her place in the world.  She had an extraordinary upbringing, being the daughter of a rock star and that has molded her into the person she is today.

Gage, oh my me….what a hero is he?!? The first time he collides (wink) with Ivy, sparks fly and that chemistry stays with him for years.  When Ivy’s news breaks, he truly steps up like a champion.  He is there for her even when she is pushing him away.

This is definitely a slow burn novel, but it’s an amazingly agonizing burn and it’s so swoony to read!  I loved the stipulation that Gage gave Ivy.  I was cheering for them until the very end!

This just story makes me want to go back and re-read After Care. In fact, I think I will!