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In Flight (Up In The Air #1) R.K. Lilley

In Flight (Up In The Air #1) R.K. Lilley
Rating: 4 Stars

Book Description
Publication Date: October 20, 2012
When reserved flight attendant Bianca gets one look at billionaire hotel owner James Cavendish, she loses all of her hard-won composure. For a girl who can easily juggle a tray of champagne flutes at 35,000 feet in three inch heels, she finds herself shockingly weak-kneed from their first encounter. The normally unruffled Bianca can’t seem to look away from his electrifying turquoise gaze. They hold a challenge, and a promise, that she finds impossible to resist, and she is a girl who is used to saying no and meaning it.

Bianca is accustomed to dealing with supermodels and movie stars in her job as a first class flight attendant, but James Cavendish puts them all to shame in the looks department. If only it were just his looks that she found so irresistible about the intimidating man, Bianca could have ignored his attentions. But what tempts her like never before is the dominant pull he seems to have over her from the moment they meet, and the promise of pleasure, and pain, that she reads in his eyes.

This book is intended for ages 18 and up.

Review:
If you are a fan of Christian Grey and Gideon Cross, you will love hot, sexy, alpha, James Cavendish! I couldn’t put this book down! The characters had a lot of back story and depth. Lots of scorching romance between James and Bianca. I loved the secondary characters as well. This is a trilogy series that will hold your interest from start to finish! I’ve also decided I’m flying the wrong airlines because none of these adventures ever happen to me on planes.

Reading In Pajamas – Cori

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NAUTIER AND WILDER by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton

NAUTIER AND WILDER by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton
Release date: April 2, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars

NAUTIE SIREN
Description:
Lora Leigh takes into the life of Dawg’s sister Piper. Being the alpha males they are, Dawg and his cousins smother Piper in protectiveness. It doesn’t help that sparks flare between her and Dawg’s co-worker, Jedediah. He’s as alpha as the others. Feeling overwhelmed by testosterone, she sneaks off to New York hoping to show her designer fashions. Alas, as with all McKays, trouble finds her causing Jed to come to the rescue.
REVIEW:
What can I say, I’m a sucker for the Nauti Boys. I love that this alpha male doesn’t try to smother her independence but still has her back. Lots of suspense, action and of course HEAT! I was a bit put off by the level of overbearing males, but it put a nice counter-point to Jed’s behavior. Overall I liked it.

RIDING TO SUNSET
Description:
Jaci Burton give us an almost “passing of the torch” to the new generation of the Wild Riders. An undercover special ops team. It revolves around General Lee’s search for his missing sister and the needed protection of his niece, Elena. In comes Jed Templeton to secretly protect her. Of course they are instantly attracted to each other. What doesn’t help is that Elena has no idea she even has an uncle, nor that Jed is more than he seems.
REVIEW:
I love the camaraderie of the Wild Riders and the chemistry between the main characters. The action and romance were well placed and I loved the twist in the storyline. I’Ve always loved the Wild Riders series and this is a good addition.

Even if you’ve not read either series, these novellas will be a great introduction.

Reviewed by: Donna DeBoard – Reading In Pajamas

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Kristen Ashley – Own The Wind: A Chaos Novel – 4.5 Stars

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Book Description
Release date: Ebook: April 2, 2013 and Paperback: June 25, 2013 | Series: Chaos

Too hot to handle . . .

Tabitha Allen grew up in the thick of Chaos-the Chaos Motorcycle Club, that is. Her father is Chaos’ leader, and the club has always had her back. But one rider was different from the start. When Tabby was running wild, Shy Cage was there. When tragedy tore her life apart, he helped her piece it back together. And now, Tabby’s thinking about much more than friendship . . .

Tabby is everything Shy’s ever wanted, but everything he thinks he can’t have. She’s beautiful, smart, and as his friend’s daughter, untouchable. Shy never expected more than friendship, so when Tabby indicates she wants more-much more-he feels like the luckiest man alive. But even lucky men can crash and burn . . .

Review:
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Wow! Hot, alpha, motorcycle men and lots of romance! I loved this story! I recently read Kristen Ashley’s Dream Man Series and could not put them down. Read them all back to back! Then went back and found her Rock Chick series and devoured those! Her men are hot, protective alpha males. I love them all! The Dream Man series ends with Motorcycle Man and this book picks up after it. Tabby is the daughter of the leader of Chaos and Shy is a member. Shy starts off always pulling Tabby out of trouble. There relationship leads to friendship and then love. Shy lets Tabby be herself and heals her broken heart after a tragedy. These two bring out the best in each other. Loved it and can not wait for the next one!

*Review copy provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Jeaniene Frost – Twice Tempted

Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges…

Leila’s psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn’t sure what the future holds. If that weren’t enough, her lover, Vlad, has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she’s also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever–especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won’t admit that he loves her.

Like choosing between eternal love and a loveless eternity…

Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust– the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity.

Review:
Rating: 4 Stars
This is book two in this series. I did a quick reread of the first book, Once Burned, before reading the new book. I enjoyed this one a lot more! The first book left such a cliffhanger that it made it feel really incomplete. There will be another book after this one, but this one answers a lot of unanswered questions than the last one. I love Vlad! Leila is the perfect woman for him because he needs someone unafraid of him and all his enemies. She won’t accept anything less than his heart. Lots of steamy romance and plenty of action! Can not wait for the next book in the series!

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Jennifer Apodaca – The Baby Bargain – 5 Stars

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Book Description
Publication Date: March 11, 2013
Seeing Adam Waters is the last thing veterinarian Megan Young expects. Ex-Marine. Ex-boyfriend. And still extremely dangerous territory. But Adam doesn’t know the secret Megan has been keeping from him. The secret that was created three years ago, after their last night together…
Adam returns to Raven’s Cove to sell his home in a final break with the town and memories that haunt him. The problem is that his attraction to Megan is as blazing hot as it ever was. But when a vicious smear campaign against Megan turns ugly, Adam learns the truth he never knew—he has a son.
Now the only way Megan can protect her child is to strike a bargain with Adam. And it’s a bargain that looks a lot like blackmail…

Review:
Rating: 5 Stars
So heartwarming it brought tears to my eyes! I usually stay away from books with “baby” in the title because they are not usually stories I enjoy. I love Jennifer Lyon’s books so I figured I would like anything written by her other writing name, Jennifer Apodaca. I was not disappointed, I loved this story! Adam is a ex-marine who never thought he would be a good husband or father so he left Megan behind. Megan never contacts him when she finds out she’s pregnant because she is scared of rejection. They seem to heal each other in this story. Their scorching chemistry keeps bringing them together. This book provides lots of romance! I couldn’t put this book down and read it in one afternoon. I am adding Jennifer Apodaca to my must read author list!

Reading In Pajamas

Jamie McGuire – Beautiful Disaster

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Description
Release date: August 14, 2012
The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance from the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at college with her best friend, her path to a new beginning is quickly challenged by Eastern University’s Walking One-Night Stand.
Travis Maddox, lean, cut, and covered in tattoos, is exactly what Abby wants—and needs—to avoid. He spends his nights winning money in a floating fight ring, and his days as the ultimate college campus charmer. Intrigued by Abby’s resistance to his appeal, Travis tricks her into his daily life with a simple bet. If he loses, he must remain abstinent for a month. If Abby loses, she must live in Travis’s apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, Travis has no idea that he has met his match.

Review:
Rating: 5 Stars
This book was a whirlwind of emotions for me! I loved it, then I wanted to scream and throw it the characters frustrated me so much, and then I loved it again! The title completely fits this story. Abby and Travis are a Beautiful Disaster! They ultimately belong together. It just takes a while and obstacles to get them to their happy ending. I rated this book 5 stars because any story that can cause as many emotions in me as this one deserves it! I can’t wait for the next book that is told from Travis’s point of view, Walking Disaster.

Lynsay Sands – Immortal Ever After: An Argeneau Novel

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Lynsay Sands – Immortal Ever After: An Argeneau Novel

Book Description:
Publication Date: February 26, 2013
New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands delivers a wickedly fun Argeneau novel featuring a vampire ready to claim his mate and the beauty who resists her fate!

A kiss doesn’t mean eternity . . .

Valerie Moyer doesn’t believe in vampires—until she is kidnapped by a fanged psychopath! After escaping her bloodthirsty captor, she’s through with creatures of the night. Until she finds herself under the protection of the darkly handsome Anders. Not only is she expected to accept that Anders is immortal, but also that she is the woman destined to be his life mate!

. . . Or does it?

Anders felt a connection to Valerie from the moment he cradled her bruised body in his arms. But before he claims her, he must destroy the vampire who almost stole her from him forever. His job would be easier if Valerie didn’t fight him every step of the way. Still, Anders loves a challenge, and the green-eyed beauty is worth fighting for!

Review:
Rating – 4 Stars
Lynsay Sands always delivers sexy, fun romance with the Argeneau series. Fans of this series have been waiting for Anders’ story! Anders is a sexy, protective, alpha hero who rescues Valerie from a psychopath. Valerie has endured what would break most women, but it only makes her stronger. She is thrust into a world she never thought possible. Lots of action, lots of romance, and great characters. I loved Anders and Valerie’s story!