Review: The Professional: Part 3 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole

The Professional: Part 3 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Publication Date: January 20, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional—the third scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has readers asking: How hot is too hot?

He makes the rules . . .
Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr “The Siberian” Sevastyan’s loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss’s long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well—on his own wicked terms.

Rules are made to be broken . . .
PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell.

Are you ready to play?
Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy’s reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest—and most forbidden—fantasies can come true…

REVIEW:

I loved it! Part 3 is the perfect ending to this awesome erotic trilogy. There was even more scorching scenes in this book. Sevastyan and Natalie struggle to figure out their relationship in part 3 and face some obstacles. Some new characters were introduced and I’m really hoping they get their own series. If you are a fan of Kresley Cole’s Paranormal IAD series you know Kresley Cole has a unique writing style and you will find that same great style in this series. It’s much hotter though! This is a great erotic trilogy and I will be be checking Kresley Cole’s site to see if she decides to write trilogies for the men she introduced us to in this book.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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UPDATE: Now Available in one book.

Kindle: http://amzn.to/192KgVY
Amazon PBK: http://amzn.to/1TvWhIR
B&N: http://bit.ly/1A6i5RS
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1zpDLBy
iBooks: http://bit.ly/1vAwrIr

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REVIEWS FOR PART 1 & 2:
✦Review: The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Rated: 5 Stars Blog post: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Ts
✦Review: The Professional: Part 2 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Rated: 5 Stars Blog Post: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-VF

BLOG TOUR & REVIEW: SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL by Robin Covington

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From Robin Covington:

I love Vegas. I love Elvis. I love romance novels.

In my latest release, SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL, I got to indulge in a little bit of fun on the strip. Glitz, glamour, Elvis, and a little bitty wedding chapel.

In this book, Teague Elliott is a man with a plan. A hotshot lawyer with the White House in his future, the last thing he needs is a most unsuitable wife who tangles up his mind and burns up his sheets.

Risa Clay is a Vegas showgirl who runs an online sex toy business on the side. She’s put her rocky past behind her but when she owes the mob money, she has no choice but to betray a sexy stranger and ends up with an irresistible lover.

I loved writing this book and bringing these two unlikely people together.

But the best part? Putting poor Teague through the wringer and turning his life upside down until he had no choice but to lay it all on the line and put all his chips on one number.

Winner takes all.

And Teague is not a man who likes losing.

To celebrate the release, I’m giving away the following awesome prizes:

1. An iPad mini (16gb, WiFi) to one lucky player
2. $25 Amazon or B&N gift cards to four lucky players
3. 10 Robin Covington SWAG packs (tote bags, koozies, notebooks, t-shirts) and/or “what-the-hell-just-happened-last-night” packs full of awesome! The prize pack includes: A copy of the movie, THE HANGOVER andVegas hangover kits (including Gatorade mix, Tylenol, travel toothbrush set, Shout wipe, make-up remover, sleep mask, band-aids and spare pair of undies – all in a gorgeous little travel case).

I will pick the winners on Friday, January 17, 2014 at midnight EST.

So what do you have to do to win here? Just – use the rafflecopter widget below and you will be entered to win!

Burn it up,

Robin
Sizzling Romance. Burning Up the Sheets . . . one page at a time.

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

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And . . . please come to my FB party on Monday, January 13th. I have 16 authors showing up to celebrate and give away prizes including: Carly Phillips, Liliana Hart, Gina L. Maxwell, Katee Robert, Tessa Bailey, Laura Kaye, Jennifer Probst and Bella Andre!
Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/625608404167007/628225803905267/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity

About Robin Covington:

Robin Covington loves to explore the theme of fooling around and falling in love in her bestselling books. When she’s not writing sexy, sizzling romance she’s collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Manganiello. You can find Robin at her website (robincovingtonromance.com), Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Don’t send chocolate . . . send eye candy!

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Social Media Links:

Website | Facebook Profile | Facebook Page | Pinterest | Twitter: @RobinCovington

Excerpt:

“What do you want, Teague?” Risa leaned in, brushing her lips against his with the weight of a whisper, and he knew that in spite of his grip on her, she was the one who was in control. “Throw out all your plans. Live in the moment, and tell me what you want. Not for your family or the firm, but you.”

Her tongue was wet and warm against his lips, pressing lightly until he allowed her to enter for a slow, sweet kiss that promised him all he desired if he would just say the word. “Tell me what you want.”

For one more night—fuck the plan.

Teague took her mouth wanting, needing, to make her stop talking. She opened to his tongue as he swept inside her, tasting and devouring her breath with every press of their lips. Her hair was like a silken cord wrapped tightly around his fingers and he couldn’t tell if he held her or if she’d captured him. Her moan, deep and low, tore him open like an explosive blast, unleashing everything he’d kept bottled up inside him.

“You make me so goddamn crazy.” He panted against her skin, tasting her sweet desire, soaking in her surrender. “You live so freely, but I know you’re holding things back, pushing me away.” He caught her lips in another kiss, swallowing her cry of passion. “But I can’t seem to shake you loose.”

“What do you want, Teague?” She wouldn’t let it go. Risa tracked her hands down his chest, across his stomach, until her fingers curled around the waistband of his sweatpants. Her skin against his belly made him gasp with its heat and electricity. His body was on autopilot, his hips bucking forward until she responded to his silent request with the press of her palm against the hard, aching length of him. “I’ll leave soon and this will be over, but I’m here now. All you have to do is ask and you can have it. Anything you want.”

“I want—” He swallowed hard, the images of what was to come making it difficult to speak with his heart clamoring in his chest. “I want your mouth on me.”

Blurb:

Privileged and ambitious attorney Teague Elliott is on the fast-track to getting everything he wants. All he has to do is stay on the straight and narrow and a high-profile political career is his for the taking. Until he wakes up naked with a Vegas showgirl…

Risa Clay has worked hard to put her showgirl past behind her and start fresh. But she owes ten grand to the wrong people, and to pay off her debt, she agrees to betray a stranger. . .but she ends up with a husband and guilty conscience.

Savvy and determined, she double-crosses the mob, goes on the run, and turns up on Teague’s doorstep armed with a dangerous secret, a marriage license, and the power to ruin his well-planed future. She thought using Teague again would be easy, but the passion that exploded between them in Vegas didn’t stay in Sin City and betrayal is the last thing on her mind.

Now Teague has to choose between the future he’s planned for all his life, or the one with Risa that he can’t turn away from.

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Sweet Southern Betrayal: A Boys Are Back in Town Novel by Robin Covington
Publication Date: January 13, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

REVIEW:
Fantastic series! Sweet Southern Betrayal is the third book in Robin Covington’s The Boys are Back in Town Series. I love all three books, but they can be read as standalones. The characters make this series so fun to read. It’s fun, sexy, and exciting with some danger and plenty of smoking hot romance. This book hooked me from the first chapter. I loved Teague and Risa’s story. It also left me wanting to read Beck’s book when it comes! I think he’ll end up being my favorite of the “boys” in this series. I highly recommend this series!

*ARC provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Buy Links ➢ $2.99 Kindle | Nook | Kobo

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✦The Boys are Back in Town Series by Robin Covington ~ Reading Order✦
✦Book 1: A Night of Southern Comfort (June 14, 2012) ➞ http://amzn.to/19nwuvN
✦Book 2: His Southern Temptation (April 1, 2013) ➞ http://amzn.to/19nwtrM
✦Book 3: Sweet Southern Betrayal (January 13, 2014) ➞ http://amzn.to/KQSW5i

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1/13: Reading in Pajamas
1/13: A Book Whore’s Obsession
1/13: Martini Times Romance
1/13: Ramblings From This Chick
1/13: Smart and Savvy with Steph
1/13: The Lusty Literate
1/13: Read Your Writes Reviews
1/13: Dandelion Wine Book Blog
1/13: In the Pages of a Good Book
1/13: HEAs Are Us
1/13: NWA Gossip Girl
1/13: Ms Romantic Reads
1/14: My Written Romance
1/14: SBook Lovers Reviews
1/15: Read-Love-Blog
1/16: Book Pushers Book Blog
1/17: Sandwich Making Book Bitches
1/17: Nose Stuck in A Book
1/17: Naughty and Nice Book Blog
1/18: Reading Between the Wines

Review: The Professional: Part 2 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole

The Professional: Part 2 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Publication Date: January 6, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional—the second scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has readers asking: How hot is too hot?

He makes the rules . . .
Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr “The Siberian” Sevastyan’s loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss’s long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well—on his own wicked terms.

Rules are made to be broken . . .
PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell.

Are you ready to play?
Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy’s reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest—and most forbidden fantasies can come true…

REVIEW:

Wow! I didn’t think this trilogy could get any hotter, but I was wrong! Part 1 was hot, but part 2 was scorching hot! This is an erotica collection that will be released over the next couple weeks in three parts. My review for Part 1 can be found below. Part 2 picked up where Part 1 left off and immediately heated up. It was filled with even more danger and conflict. I read it without putting it down! The ending left me screaming, “What is it?” Eek! I can’t wait for Part 3, but at least we don’t have long to wait. The final installment will be released January 20th. I love this story and will be anxiously awaiting the ending.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/8Hx | Nook http://bit.ly/1dhog5n | iTunes http://bit.ly/JywwG0

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✦THE GAME MAKER SERIES BY KRESLEY COLE ~ READING ORDER✦
✦The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2xsJ | Nook http://bit.ly/1gzUm1E | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cKkUd6 | iTunes http://bit.ly/1ff8E3U
✦The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole ~ January 6, 2014 ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/8Hx | Nook http://bit.ly/1dhog5n | iTunes http://bit.ly/JywwG0
✦The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole ~ Coming January 20, 2014 ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3gDH | Nook http://bit.ly/1bTjc9c | iTunes http://bit.ly/18QHyz6

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Review: The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Ts
Publication Date: December 16, 2013
Rated: 5 Stars

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Review: Born In Blood: The Sentinels by Alexandra Ivy

Born In Blood: The Sentinels by Alexandra Ivy
Publication Date: December 31, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
In a stunning new series, Alexandra Ivy lures readers into the dark, seductive world of the Sentinels–humans outcast by their hidden abilities, treading the line between life and death, good and evil, pleasure and pain. . .

In The Heart Of Darkness

Sergeant Duncan O’Conner has seen it all before. Beautiful erotic dancer, murdered at home, no suspect, no motive. But there’s one clue: she’s missing her heart. It’s enough to make the hard-bitten Kansas City cop enlist the help of a necro–one of the dead-channelling freaks who live in the domed city of nearby Valhalla. It’s a long shot, but desperate crimes call for desparate measures.

Lies The Kiss Of Death

Unlike the other “high-bloods” in Valhalla, Callie Brown considers her abilities a gift, not a curse. But when she reads the dancer’s final thoughts, she senses a powerful presence blocking her vision. This is no ordinary homicide. This is the work of a legendary necromancer who controls souls. A ravenous force that will put Callie’s skills to the test, O’Conner’s career at risk, and both their hearts on the line. . .literally.

REVIEW:
Born in Blood is the first book in Alexandra Ivy’s exciting new paranormal romance series and was a great start to the series. I loved it! This book is full of action, danger, and steamy romance. Alexandra Ivy created an exciting and seductive new world with Sentinels, who are humans with special abilities. I loved the main characters, Duncan the sexy detective, and Callie, a gifted Sentinel. There were a lot of secondary characters that captured my attention as well. Now I’m hooked and this series will be on my must buy list. I can not wait to see what else she has in store for us in this series. I recommend this series for paranormal romance lovers.

*ARC provided by NetGalley/ Kensington in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $5.34 http://amzn.to/17i6k89 | Amazon Paperback $4.83 http://amzn.to/17i6jRz | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $6.49) http://bit.ly/19P0IBJ | Kobo $5.79 http://bit.ly/1eSWuxz

Spotlight & Review: King Cave by Scarlett Dawn

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King Cave by Scarlett Dawn
Publication Date: January 1, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling, award-winning King Hall: the revolution is here, but the most dangerous attack may come from within…

The safe, comfortable world of Lily Ruckler and her fellow Mystical Kings and Queens is rocked to the core by the attacks at King Hall. Not only does Lily have to kill the Commoners attacking her people, she also has to assume the mantle of leadership, and bring the surviving Mysticals to King Cave.

It should have been too much, but she is not alone. Ezra becomes her rock, her best friend, the one person who understands. As Pearl and Jack struggle with inconsolable loss, Ezra and Lily work to keep the Mys community safe in their new home, and plan a deadly retaliation.

Their friendship saves them both…but it also draws attention. Whispers. Judgment. It’s not normal for Shifters and Vampires to be friends, and when a horrifying truth is revealed, their relationship morphs from unusual to unspeakable. Lily is good at keeping secrets that could get her killed. Is she willing to risk Ezra’s life as well?

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I loved King Cave! This it’s the second book in The Forever Evermore series. I got caught up and pulled back into the mystical world of Vampires, Mages, Shifters and Elementals of King Hall. King Cave picks up where King Hall left off and the new kings are thrown into battle. King Cave is full of more danger, loss, emotion, friendship and love. I was kept on edge and couldn’t put the book down. Scarlett Dawn creates such a vivid and unique world that draws she reader in so you feel like you are in the story. As with King Hall there is an ending that left me on edge and wanting more, but it just makes me want to get the next book as soon as it comes out. The first book had steamy sexual situations, but there were not any sex scenes. King Cave completely heats up and has some scorching sex scenes. I highly recommend this book and this series! I loved it and can not wait to see what Scarlett Dawn has in store for us in the next book.

*ARC provided by NetGalley and Harlequin in exchange for an honest review.

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KING CAVE –
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1hmDxEU
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/InQ0Mt
Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/IVgzIH
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/1dzgft0
Amazon FR: http://amzn.to/1fsUFs7
iBookstore: http://bit.ly/1c2ymup
Barnes&Noble: http://bit.ly/18AlKoc
Kobo: http://bit.ly/18HWfRO

KING HALL –
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/147cbA9
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1gvvntA
Barnes&Noble: http://bit.ly/1cUqCH8
Kobo: http://bit.ly/JinsEj
iBookstore: http://bit.ly/19IXBfw

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Review King Hall by Scarlett Dawn: Rated 5 Stars http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-n9

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Scarlett Dawn is drawn to all things quirky and off-beat. She believes there are no boundaries for an imaginative soul. Her love of the written word started from at an early age, when her grandmother would take her to bookstores every weekend. Dreams came alive within the books she found there, and now, she is thrilled to share her stories with others who have fallen under the spell of taking fantastical journeys. Scarlett resides in the Midwest with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
Website: http://scarlettdawn.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorScarlettDawn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScarlettDawnUSA

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Review: The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole

The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Publication Date: December 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional—the first scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has readers asking: How hot is too hot?

He makes the rules . . .
Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr “The Siberian” Sevastyan’s loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss’s long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well—on his own wicked terms.

Rules are made to be broken . . .
PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell.

Are you ready to play?
Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy’s reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest—and most forbidden—fantasies can come true…

REVIEW:

Wow! I loved it! This is an erotica collection that will be released over the next couple weeks in three parts. I kept tapping my screen hoping there was another page to read when I reached the end, but at least part 2 releases January 6th and we get to read the scene part 1 ended with. Kresley Cole is one of my favorite paranormal romance authors so when I saw that she was releasing an erotica romance series I was really excited to see what she would come up with for her readers. Her paranormals are hot and they are not labeled erotica so I anticipated she was really going to heat up the pages with this new series. The Professional is scorching hot! It has a great plot, great characters with explosive chemistry, mystery and intrigue. I loved it and can not wait for part 2 to release!

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/15GpUNn | Nook http://bit.ly/1gzUm1E | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cKkUd6 | iTunes http://bit.ly/1ff8E3U

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✦THE GAME MAKER SERIES BY KRESLEY COLE ~ READING ORDER✦
✦The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2xsJ | Nook http://bit.ly/1gzUm1E | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cKkUd6 | iTunes http://bit.ly/1ff8E3U
✦The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole ~ January 6, 2014 ➢ ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/8Hx | Nook http://bit.ly/1dhog5n | iTunes http://bit.ly/JywwG0
✦The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole ~ Coming January 20, 2014 ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3gDH | Nook http://bit.ly/1bTjc9c | iTunes http://bit.ly/18QHyz6

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Review: Hot Pursuit: A Sugarland Blue Novel by Jo Davis

Hot Pursuit: A Sugarland Blue Novel by Jo Davis
Publication Date: December 3, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

In Sugarland, Detective Taylor Kayne is always ready with quick wit and a quicker smile. But he’s about to meet a woman who will make him want to take his sweet time….

Taylor is a laid-back, smart-aleck kind of lawman. He’s also a man’s man, as well as every woman’s private fantasy. But years ago, he was part of a botched hostage situation that ended with him being hailed as a tough-as-nails hero—even though the pain, fear, and shame from that terrible day still haunt his every moment.

Cara Evans couldn’t care less about Taylor’s pain. In the moment he became a so-called hero, she lost someone she dearly loved. Yet neither of them is prepared for the instant, undeniable attraction that flares between them—or the danger that’s soon hot on their heels.

REVIEW:

I always love Jo Davis’s books whether she is writing romantic suspense or writing paranormal romance as J.D. Tyler, she always delivers sizzling romance. Hot Pursuit is the second book in the Sugarland Blue series, which is a spin-off of her Firefighters of Station Five series. I like to read books that are part of a series in the series reading order, but this book can be read as a standalone. I love this new series! Taylor and Cara have a painful past, but there is no denying their instant chemistry when they come face to face. Hot Pursuit took me on an emotional ride that held my interest throughout the book. Taylor and Cara’s story has everything I look for in a great romance book. It has an action packed and suspenseful plot with great characters, as well as the smoking hot romance I love. I highly recommend Hot Pursuit and the Sugarland Blue series for romantic suspense lovers. I can’t wait for the next book to be released.

*ARC provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $5.99 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $5.99) |Kobo $7.99

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✦SUGARLAND BLUE SERIES BY JO DAVIS ~ READING ORDER✦
✦Novella 0.5: Armed and Dangerous ➢ $2.99 Kindle | Nook | Kobo
✦Book 1: Sworn to ProtectKindle $5.99 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N $7.99 | Kobo $7.99
✦Book 2: Hot PursuitKindle $5.99 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $5.99) |Kobo $7.99
✦Book 3: In His Sights (Coming 2014)

Jo Davis: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Review: Gabriel’s Redemption (Gabriel’s Inferno Trilogy) by Sylvain Reynard

Gabriel’s Redemption (Gabriel’s Inferno Trilogy) by Sylvain Reynard
Publication Date: December 3, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From the author of the New York Times bestsellers Gabriel’s Rapture and Gabriel’s Inferno comes the epic conclusion to the captivating romantic trilogy.

Professor Gabriel Emerson has left his position at the University of Toronto to embark on a new life with his beloved Julianne. Together, he’s confident that they can face any challenge. And he’s eager to become a father.

But Julianne’s graduate program threatens Gabriel’s plans, as the pressures of being a student become all consuming. When she is given the honor of presenting an academic lecture at Oxford, Gabriel is forced to confront Julianne about the subject of her presentation—research that conflicts with his own. And in Oxford, several individuals from their past appear, including an old nemesis intent on humiliating Julia and exposing one of Gabriel’s darkest secrets.

In an effort to confront his remaining demons, Gabriel begins a quest to discover more about his biological parents, beginning a chain of events that has startling repercussions for himself, Julianne, and his hope of having a family.

REVIEW:

Gabriel’s Redemption is a great conclusion to Gabriel’s Inferno Trilogy! If you haven’t read this trilogy yet, it’s a series full of steamy romance, conflict and emotion. Sylvian Reynard’s writes a beautiful story and completely captivates the reader. Gabriel faces a lot of his demons in this final book. The story kept me on edge and flipping the pages to see what would happen next. I highly recommend this trilogy for romance lovers who are looking for a steamy read with a sexy alpha male. You’ll love the professor!

*ARC provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $7.99 | Amazon Paperback $9.41 | B&N (Paperback $9.41/ Nook $7.99) | Kobo $9.99

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✦Gabriel’s Inferno Trilogy by Sylvain Reynard ~ Reading Order✦
Gabriel’s InfernoKindle $8.89 | Amazon Paperback $12.28 | B&N (Paperback $12.52/ Nook $8.89) | Kobo $8.89
Gabriel’s RaptureKindle $8.89 | Amazon Paperback $12.62 | B&N (Paperback $12.87/ Nook $12.99) | Kobo $8.89
Gabriel’s RedemptionKindle $7.99 | Amazon Paperback $9.41 | B&N (Paperback $9.41/ Nook $7.99) | Kobo $9.99

Review: Hard As It Gets: A Hard Ink Novel by Laura Kaye

Hard As It Gets: A Hard Ink Novel by Laura Kaye
Publication Date: November 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Tall, dark, and lethal…

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey’s tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome–pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He’s left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander’s daughter. Loyalty won’t let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn’t expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge…

REVIEW:

Hard As It Gets is the first book in a new sexy and suspenseful romance series by Laura Kaye. It kept me on edge from start to finish. The characters were compelling and the romance was steamy. I loved Rixey and Becca’s story! Laura Kaye created a great new series with hot special forces guys that includes plenty of intrigue, danger, romance and suspense. I can’t wait for the next book! I recommend this book for romantic suspense lovers.

*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $4.74 | Amazon Paperback $4.34 | B&N (Paperback $5.99/ Nook $4.99) | Kobo $4.99

Review: Jagged (Colorado Mountain) by Kristen Ashley

Jagged (Colorado Mountain) by Kristen Ashley
Publication Date: November 5, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

The next novel in Kristen Ashley’s sizzling Colorado Mountain series introduces a new electrifying relationship that turns Carnal, Colorado into a hotbed of action, romance, and suspense.

An old flame rekindled . . .

Zara Cinders always knew Ham Reece was the one, but he wasn’t interested in settling down. When she found someone who was, Ham walked out of her life. Three years later, Zara’s lost her business, her marriage, and she’s barely getting by in a tiny apartment on the wrong side of the tracks. As soon as Ham hears about Zara’s plight, he’s on her doorstep offering her a lifeline. Now, it will take every ounce of will power she possesses to resist all that he offers.

Ham was always a traveling man, never one to settle down in one town, with one woman, for more time than absolutely necessary. But Ham’s faced his own demons, and he’s learned a lot. About himself, and about the life he knows he’s meant to live. So when he hears that Zara’s having a rough time, he wants to be the one to help. In fact, he wants to do more than that for Zara. A lot more. But first, he must prove to Zara that he’s a changed man.

REVIEW:

I loved Jagged! Everyone has heard me talk about how obsessed I am with all of Kristen Ashley’s books and this one was no exception. Jagged is Zara and Ham Reece’s story. Reece has always been the one for Zara and when they were together the first time he wasn’t ready to settle down in one place with one woman. Zara ends things and settles for a man that isn’t the one and when that ends she reconnects with Ham after seeing him on the news. She’s never forgotten him and he has regretted walking away. Now he has to prove to her that he’s changed, ready to stay in one place and make a life with her. I loved the characters and the story. I highly recommend any of Kristen Ashley’s books! She writes great emotional romances with hot alpha heroes.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $3.79 ⋆ Nook $3.79 ⋆ Kobo $3.99

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