The Right Temptation by Diane Escalera

The Right Temptation by Diane Escalera
Publication Date: June 21, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 3.5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Can a childhood crush mature into the real thing?

Kayla Martinez has recently landed an RN position at a prestigious hospital in her hometown. The new job is everything she’s hoped for, especially when one hot specimen shows up in the ER. She hasn’t seen her childhood crush in years, and considering how much hotter he’s gotten over time, she almost ends up needing resuscitation.

The last thing Nico LaCosta needs is a broken arm. Now his pal’s kid sister wants to soothe his pain, but he’d rather keep his distance so her big brother doesn’t break his other arm. Kayla’s no child anymore, though. She’s one hot-blooded woman, determined to remind him of a mind-blowing kiss back when they were teenagers. Leave it to Kayla to drop by his house unannounced and play Nurse Seductive. A guy has to follow the buddy code, or face the consequences. Still, sometimes giving in to temptation is worth it…

CONTENT WARNING: Racy Language, Hot Sex, Lusty Latin Lovers

A Lyrical Press Contemporary Romance

REVIEW:

I enjoyed this sexy little romance novella! Great summer read for lounging on a hot summer day. Diane Escalera writes hot streamy romances! Nico and Kayla had great chemistry and passion. Kayla reconnects with an old crush when he comes into her ER with a broken arm. Nico takes some convincing. I really enjoyed their story and look forward to the next story. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a quick steamy romance this summer.

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

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AUTHOR BIO:

Diane Escalera

Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, I relocated to South Florida, a sultry paradise I instantly fell in love with. Unlike most authors, I didn’t know I was destined to write. In fact, I worked in banking for many years, but deep down knew that it wasn’t my dream job.

At the young age of thirty-five, my sister died of an illness. I realized the same thing could happen to me. There are no guarantees. I couldn’t waste another moment doing something I didn’t love.

Writing was one of my greatest joys when I was growing up. While still working at the bank, I decided to enroll in an intensive course where I learned everything I could about the craft. It didn’t take long before I left the bank to pursue a writing career.

Still living in South Florida, I’m married, have two children and a super cute Dachshund I can’t get enough of. I feel truly blessed to be able to share my stories. I only wish I could have shared them with my sister.

www.DianeEscalera.com
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LOVING ME, TRUSTING YOU By C. M. Stunich

LOVING ME, TRUSTING YOU INFO

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Title: Loving Me, Trusting You
Series: The Triple M Series #2
(This was going to be a stand alone book, and then was changed to a trilogy. Due to wonderful, amazing fan mail and suggestions, it has now become a ‘series’. Length undetermined.)
Genre: New Adult/Erotica/Motorcycle Gang
Mature – Ages 18
Goodreads Link
Release Day: June 25th, 2013
Blurb: TBA – But let’s just say that you get to know a whole Gaine a whole lot more intimately…
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(Book one is on SALE for 99 CENTS until June 25th!)
Trailer For Book One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjuWuYMxmtI&feature=youtu.be

Giveaway Link with a $100 Gift Card!

Want to join the Triple M Motorcycle Club and get to know the hot, bad boy bikers before book two comes out? The first book is only 99 cents right now, and we’ve got less than two weeks to go before the journey continues.
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“Austin Sparks crushes me against the pool table with his hips, the roughness of his jeans rubbing against the smoothness of my thighs as he pushes up my skirt with his warm hands.
‘Get ready for this, beautiful.’ “

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
‘Losing Me, Finding You’, a New Adult/Biker/Contemporary Romance Erotica Novel Recommended for Ages 18 and Up

Twenty-one year old Amy Cross’s idea of a hot Saturday night is curling up with her favorite book boyfriend and secretly sneaking a bottle of her mother’s wine. That is, until she meets Austin Sparks, the biker boy with a past that burns like fire and a gaze she can’t look away from. Without knowing what she’s doing or why she’s doing it, Amy ends up on the road with Austin traveling from one city to another while learning things she’s only ever read about in romance novels.

At first it seems like Austin is Amy’s fantasy come true, but as their journey progresses, she starts to sense that Austin is running away from something. Amy knows that she’ll do whatever it takes to help him find himself. What she doesn’t expect is that she’ll lose herself in the process and how good it will feel to be free.

LOSING ME, FINDING YOU EXCERPT:
“Take ‘em off. This is your next lesson. If you don’t wear a skirt, be prepared to take off your pants. Come on, sugar, let’s get to it. We’ve gotta hurry before somebody drives by and sees us.”
“You’re serious?” I ask him, getting chills and a gut wrenching belly ache. Oh God, yes. I can’t believe I waited twenty-one years for this feeling. It’s incredible.
“As a heart attack,” Austin says, taking a drag on his cigarette and tossing it to the ground, so he can smash it under his boot. I nibble my lip for a moment and then start to unbutton my jeans. Austin’s eyes follow the motion and narrow when I pause with the zipper halfway down.
“Take off your shirt,” I command him. I want to see what’s under there. Three times we’ve had sex and not once have I gotten to see his chest and belly. He grins at me and obliges, tearing the black fabric off and tossing it down alongside his vest.
Austin is, well, God, Austin is ripped. He’s tight and muscular and I can see every muscle in his belly as clear as day. His skin stretches hot and slick over the firmness of his chest and stomach, dipping into his pants with a sprinkle of sandy hair. Above his pecs, he’s got another skull tattoo surrounded by roses and on either side, a gun pointing inwards. Sweat glides across the colorful piece of art and gets caught between his muscles, sliding down and soaking into the waistband of his jeans.
I practically tear my boots and pants off in my frenzy to touch him. I can’t wait.
“Panties,” he commands me, and I pause. Being pants-less in the middle of the road is one thing, but being pantie-less is quite another altogether.
“Austin,” He grins at me and reaches down, unzipping his own pants. My gaze follows his hands involuntarily, mesmerizing me.
“Better hurry before somebody comes along and we get interrupted.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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C.M. Stunich was raised under a cover of fog in the area known simply as Eureka, CA. A mysterious place, this strange, arboreal land nursed Caitlin’s (yes, that’s her name!) desire to write strange fiction novels about wicked monsters, magical trains, and Nemean Lions (Google it!). She currently enjoys drag queens, having too many cats,
and tribal bellydance.

Always a fan of the indie scene and ‘sticking it to the man,’ Ms. Stunich decided to take the road less traveled and forgo the traditional publishing route. You can be assured though that she received several rejections as to ensure her proper place in the world of writers before taking up a friend’s offer to start a publishing company. Sarian Royal was born, and Ms. Stunich’s books slowly transformed from mere baking chocolate to full blown tortes with hand sculpted fondant flowers.

C.M. is a writer obsessed with delivering the very best and scours her mind on a regular basis to select the most unusual stories for the outside world.

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Spotlight: Guest Author Post from H. J. Bellus

Guest Author Post H. J. Bellus

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I am an independent author excited about releasing my first novel. A big dream coming true!!! I’m all country…the kinda country where green grass grows and corn pops up in rows….love Miranda and her bad ass music!!! Just a simple country girl getting one story out of her head at a time…I always fall hard for a trucker style hat…especially if it’s a John Deere hat….loves me a good ol’ farm boy!!!!!!

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My Opinions on Covers

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Sup Hoochies!

I love art…love scrapbookin’ and craftin’. I knew the cover of my book had to be different than others. No models…no pretty faces…& no dry humping on my cover! I wanted layers of color that popped and textures to represent the long road that Milly travels down. Yep, I’m a chevron whore!

Sprinkles were also a must, but you will have to read the book to find out why! At the center of our being is our heart. Our heart drives us and gives us our passion to either give up or make life your bitch. I’m all about being brave and kicking ass when the opportunity arises.

My grandma raised me. Growing up, I watched her be used and abused by loved ones for years. She always “WANTED” to try new things and branch out, but never did. I lost her 11 years ago. The day I dressed her and fixed her hair for her funeral was the day I decided to be BRAVE and throw caution out the window. I’ve done some crazy shit…some of it turning out spectacular and the others were great learning experiences.

My grandma made an epic potato salad, but I never learned how to make it….so guess what I discovered how to make the damn stuff. I went to crafting classes and signed up for all sorts of crazy shit. I found myself and guess what I didn’t care if my house was clean or not. Still don’t care about it. And I totally think dressers and organization is way overrated. I guess that’s the rebel in me. It’s all about courage peeps! My grandma who cared for everyone else and never herself, gave me the courage to write this book and now she will never know.

Back to the cover!
That’s why I chose to stand out from the crowd. I have received positive and negative comments about the cover. None of it matters to me because my heart is happy.
I leave you with this…

“Don’t you dare ever give up on your hopes and dreams…Be Brave and hold onto your courage now & forever.”

–HJ Bellus

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My Now and Forever by H.J. Bellus
Publication Date: June 2, 2013

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Book Description:
Whose parents abandon them in a trashy trailer when they are five years old? Oh Yeah! Mine do!

Hey Hoochies! I’m Milly, and I am tired of taking kicks to the gut. A broken family, an asshole husband and the loss of loved ones have left me crying Uncle, and declaring a serious case of the Fuck-Its!

I had my heart broken, stomped on and shattered before I ever started on my journey to find my little piece of happiness. With a bucket list, a ’66 Ford and wild dreams, I set out on an adventure that changed my life forever. Follow me on my journey that resurrected my inner badass.

I found my soul sista from another mista, and opened my dream shop along the way. Just when I gave up on finding true love, a pirate and a princess swept me off my ever lovin’ feet and filled my world with sprinkles, mac n’ cheese and the courage to live again. They forced my fragile heart to trust and love without fear.

Truth is, nobody’s past stays hidden forever. It’s an invisible monster waiting to attack and destroy. It has the capability to ruin everything you’ve worked to set right. All it takes is one final blow to the gut to end everything.

***Sexual Content and Adult Language***

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Buy Link:
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My Now and Forever Excepts:

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