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Spotlight & Review: What a Woman Wants (A Manley Maids Novel) by Judi Fennell

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What a Woman Wants (A Manley Maids Novel) by Judi Fennell
Publication Date: March 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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What happens when three irresistibly sexy brothers lose a poker bet to their enterprising sister? They get hired out for her housecleaning venture. Now, the Manley Maids are at your service. Satisfaction guaranteed. It’s what a woman wants…

Resort entrepreneur Sean Manley was all set to buy an historic mansion at a great price, making a name for himself while making millions, when the seller and a poker bet change the game. Now he’s in the place as a hunky male maid and there’s one more complication: Livvy Carolla.

The house is Livvy’s inheritance. Her plan? Unload it to the highest bidder and use the cash to start her own bakery business. One look at “the help” and she’s hot to take him with her. Until she finds out he’s got a secret agenda.

But when Sean falls for the free-spirited, strong-willed Livvy, he has new ideas for the estate—and Livvy’s part in it. If all goes well, they’ll both be getting what they want. And then some.

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What a Woman Wants is a fun romance that kept me smiling and laughing throughout the story. This is the first book in Judy Fennell’s The Manly Maids Series. It’s starts off with a poker game between 3 brothers and their little sister. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the characters at first because the brothers irritated me with their thinking when it came to allowing their little sister to participate in their manly poker game. The brothers lose to their sister though and have to deliver on the bet by working for their sister’s company, Manly Maids. And yes that is exactly what it sounds like. Hunky guys clean your house for you! Ummmm yep sign me up for that service. I really enjoyed the story and I ended up really liking the characters in this book. I will be looking forward to the rest of the brothers getting their books in this fun new romance series.

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

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I have been writing for as long as I can remember, winning my first writing award in a second grade Caldecott Medal contest. Readers’ Digest gave me my very first publishing credit in April, 1994, and I was hooked. I seemed to have followed writing contests around, being a finalist in such online contests as American Title III, sponsored by Romantic Times BOOKreview Magazine and Dorchester Publishing, and two First Chapters contests, sponsored by Gather.com and Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books.

My imaginary friend was Casper the Friendly Ghost. The little ghoul even had a special place set for him at our dinner table and got blamed for many of my childhood mishaps. I grew up watching Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and The Addams Family–my mom looked like Elizabeth Montgomery and I had a special Barbie outfit that looked like Morticia Addams’ dress. My favorite books are Bewitching by Jill Barnett and A Knight In Shining Armor, by Jude Devereaux, so it should come as no surprise that I like to write tongue-in-cheek lighthearted paranormals.

I love pop culture and manipulating language, so you’ll find lots of puns, double entrendre, plays-on-words, alliteration, clichés, and twisting of phrases, as well as several one-liners in my stories that give me a few chuckles. I studied Spanish at Penn State (Go Lions!), lived in Spain, and traveled throughout that beautiful country.

I’ve always written and still have my journal from fourth grade where, even then, my stories were full of fantastical creatures, whimsy, and magic. I wrote my first romance in 9th grade and still have that story in my memory chest. Even back then I dreamed of being a writer.

Now with kids, a husband, a house, a social life (Go Survivor Girls!), two cocker spaniels named Vixen and Raven, and a kitten named Pagan who won’t come near me unless I’ve got food, I get to live my dream of being a writer!

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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Judi-Fennell
WEBSITE: http://judifennell.com
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/JudiFennell
GOODREADS: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1457186

Review: Hope Ignites (A Hope Novel, Book 2) by Jaci Burton

Hope Ignites (A Hope Novel, Book 2) by Jaci Burton
Release date: March 25, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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✿BOOK DESCRIPTION:
From the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Flames and the hot new Play-by-Play novel, Melting the Ice, comes an all-new novel of small-town romance, second chances, and hope…

When a movie crew asks to film on his cattle ranch, Logan McCormack doesn’t expect Desiree Jenkins, the young, sought-after star, to be so open, so down-to-earth, or so intimately interested in him. But the last thing a loner like Logan needs is a distraction like Des, who wouldn’t understand what it’s like to live peacefully off the land.

But it’s Logan who doesn’t understand. What Des wants is an escape from paparazzi and gossip columns, and she’s found it at Logan’s ranch. Now it’s up to her to prove that she’s like any other girl looking to be accepted for who she is. And she’s hoping that it’s by this real-life cowboy who has everything it takes—and more—to give her the kind of happily ever after that can’t be found in the movies.

✿REVIEW:
I am in love with this series! Desiree is a sexy Hollywood star filming her latest movie on Logan’s land. Logan is perfectly happy living on his forty thousand acre ranch, but didn’t mind leasing a portion of his land for filming. He figured his land was big enough that he wouldn’t even know the cast was there until he ran into Desiree. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Since he didn’t do relationships and she was only there temporarily he figured if he avoided her he would be fine. Desiree had other plans. Logan was the most rugged, handsome and infuriating man she had ever met. If only that made her want him less. She could tell he was attracted to her, but he could do nothing about it. Desiree thought she had nothing to lose by throwing herself at him and maybe they could enjoy some no strings, smoking hot sex, but neither realized by catching her both of their hearts might be in jeopardy. Hope Ignites can be read as a stand alone, but I love the series and recommend reading the first book as well.

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

✿BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/krr | Amazon Paperback $5.78 http://georiot.co/2stI | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1oOTM1j | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1legjps

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Book 1: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
Review Rated 4 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Vo
✿BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/1A0h | Amazon Paperback http://georiot.co/2yMP | B&N http://bit.ly/1lmYr9W | Kobo http://bit.ly/JBYpwv

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Torn Epilogue ~ Kim Karr

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Here is the link to the TORN EPILOGUE –

Click to access torn_epilogue.pdf

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Torn releases in paperback on April 1st!
You will be able to find it in Target and other book stores.
✦#2: TORN
✿ KINDLE – http://georiot.co/3WKv
✿ AMAZON PAPERBACK – http://georiot.co/2KPy
✿ B&N – http://bit.ly/12FBxTc
✿ iTUNES – http://bit.ly/11VLjCa

In case you missed it, here is the cover for DAZED. Dazed will be released on
April 1st. This will be Jagger and Aerie’s story and can be read as a stand alone.
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$1.99 DAZED PRE-RELEASE PRICE REDUCTION
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DAZED PURCHASE LINKS & OTHER:
✿ KINDLE preorder – http://georiot.co/1f6Q
✿ B&N preorder – http://bit.ly/1cOoxeO
✿ iTUNES preorder – http://bit.ly/1a4JC3T

✿ Goodreads – http://bit.ly/INDvKs
✿ Dreamcast – http://bit.ly/1c8aiDP
✿ Trailer –

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DAZED SYNOPSIS:
Jagger Kennedy never went looking for fame, he just fell into it. After scoring a major modeling contract, his clean-cut good looks and charm catapulted his career. But when his actress girlfriend breaks his heart, he moves to L.A. to try his hand at acting. He’s not looking for love—he just needs to make a change.

Aerie Daniels is a woman in control … until she meets Jagger. Her surprising connection with him leaves her dazed and it’s unlike anything she’s ever felt. But just when she lets her walls fall, she makes a startling discovery about Jagger that breaks her fragile heart into a million pieces.

To keep from losing the woman who’s changing his world, Jagger is willing to give up anything—including his career. But even that might not be enough to regain Aerie’s shattered trust…

To read an EXCERPT from DAZED, go here –> http://bit.ly/1jwLpYf

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kim Karr
Website: http://www.authorkimkarr.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKimKarr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorkimkarr
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6644044.Kim_Karr
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✦The Connected Series by Kim Karr ~ Reading Order✦
✦#1: Connected
✿ KINDLE – http://georiot.co/2DQA
✿ AMAZON PAPERBACK – http://georiot.co/20dD
✿ B&N – http://bit.ly/1eHbT6Q
✿ iTUNES – http://bit.ly/1aOz0vm

✦#2: TORN
✿ KINDLE – http://georiot.co/3WKv
✿ AMAZON PAPERBACK – http://georiot.co/2KPy
✿ B&N – http://bit.ly/12FBxTc
✿ iTUNES – http://bit.ly/11VLjCa

✦Novella: DAZED (4/1/2014)
✿ KINDLE preorder – http://georiot.co/1f6Q
✿ B&N preorder – http://bit.ly/1cOoxeO
✿ iTUNES preorder – http://bit.ly/1a4JC3T

✦#3: MENDED (6/3/2014)
✿ KINDLE preorder – http://georiot.co/2AW8
✿ AMAZON PAPERBACK preorder – http://georiot.co/2l4U
✿ iTUNES preorder – http://bit.ly/1i9fQkM
✿ B&N preorder – http://bit.ly/1iaTkYS

✦#4: Frayed (9/02/14)
✿ KINDLE – http://georiot.co/46aF
✿ AMAZON PAPERBACK – http://georiot.co/47Un
✿ B&N ebook – http://bit.ly/1jRsTHf
✿ B&N Paperback – http://bit.ly/1fg7gBI
✿ iTunes – coming soon!

Review: Kit and Ivy: A Red Team Wedding Novella (Red Team 3.5) by Elaine Levine

Kit and Ivy: A Red Team Wedding Novella (Red Team 3.5) by Elaine Levine
Publication Date: March 15, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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DESCRIPTION:
Ex-spec ops solider Kit Bolanger tried hard to forget Ivy Banks, the only woman he ever loved. When his work brought him back to his hometown, and he learned she was still single, he pursued her with a relentless focus. Now, in just a few weeks, they’re set to lock things down permanently on their big day.

With the wedding looming, Ivy’s working tirelessly to create the perfect menu and orchestrate their dream wedding. However, Kit has one last secret to reveal–and it might just be a deal breaker. Will Ivy see the truth behind Kit’s actions? Or will she call the whole thing off, this time for good?

Ages: 18 & up (story contains sex and profanity)

REVIEW:
A fun and chaotic reunion with the Red Team leading up to Kit and Ivy’s wedding. I enjoyed how the author sewed up some seams and gets us ready for the next book. I especially loved the bachelorette party and the steps to banish bad memories in the house. I did get a bit peeved at Kit for doing what he did and keeping it from Ivy. He would have had to do a lot of groveling and promising to make it up to me. That being said, it was a nice lighthearted visit to the Team and I can’t wait for book #4.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/MVl | B&N http://bit.ly/1g7Zfix | Kobo http://bit.ly/1lMbGA7

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RED TEAM SERIES BY ELAINE LEVINE ~ READING ORDER
✦#1: The Edge of Courage ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/1QuA
✦#2: Shattered Valor ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/y5o
✦#3: Honor Unraveled ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/1lXp
✦#3.5: Kit and Ivy: A Red Team Wedding Novella ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/MVl

Review: Rewarded: Torn Between Two Lovers (InterMix) by Jo Davis

Rewarded: Torn Between Two Lovers (InterMix) by Jo Davis
Publication Date: March 18, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 3.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Your hearts were swayed, and your votes were counted.
Now, Anna’s decision is revealed in the conclusion to this uniquely enthralling series.

Joaquin Delacruz never thought he’d see the day when he’d beg for the FBI’s help—especially when that involved working with Special Agent Grayson Sloane. And Gray is no more eager to work alongside the criminal who stole Anna’s heart and exposed her to his dangerous world.

But with Anna held captive by a lethal enemy, Joaquin and Grayson will need to set aside their jealousies or risk losing the woman they both love.

Emotions are bound to explode, with near-catastrophic consequences. By the time Anna realizes which man truly owns her heart, body, and soul, it may be too late to save him…

REVIEW:

I really enjoyed the danger and action packed in to this story. It worked nicely with the inner turmoil of Anna being torn between the two men she loves. I for one would be hard pressed to choose between the two and like them both. I am still on the fence as to how I feel about Anna. I wished I could have gotten closer to her. But that being said, it was a quick, exciting and sexy series that I enjoyed reading.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/24gN | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/1e8rnQz | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/PGblVn

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TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS is a gripping and sexy romance trilogy with a unique twist: Our heroine needs your help to decide who wins her heart… RAW introduces this sizzling new series, in which two enticing men will vie for Anna’s heart—culminating in a choice that will be determined by reader vote!

✦#1: RAW (October 15, 2013) ➢ $2.99 http://amzn.to/17Cqn1g
✦#2: RISKY (November 19, 2013) ➢ $2.99 http://amzn.to/1bDXhCk
✦#3: REWARDED (March 18, 2014) ➢ $2.99 http://amzn.to/1mafjTo

Review: Need You Tonight (A Loving on the Edge Novel) by Roni Loren

Need You Tonight (A Loving on the Edge Novel) by Roni Loren
Publication Date: March 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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She’s making a wish list, and he wants to be on top.

From foster kid to trophy wife, Tessa McAllen is about to reinvent herself all over again—and defy every insult her cheating ex-husband ever used against her: Selfish? She’s championing a charity. Stupid? She’s getting her degree.

Boring in bed?

Kade Vandergriff can help her with that one. When they encounter each other at a singles event held at one of his restaurants, Tessa blurts out that kink is for girls who try too hard, and Kade instantly wants to show this sassy stranger how thrilling a night under his command can be…but when he learns her name, the game changes for both of them.

In high school, Tessa was the popular girl who stuttering, awkward Kade fell for. But she chose another. Now, as she eagerly learns lesson after lesson, he’s going to make sure she never forgets him again.

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Wow! Hot! Tessa walked in her house to find her husband cheating on her with her best friend, and did what she knew was right. She hired an attorney and a bought a plane ticket out of town. Tessa’s friend Sam told Tessa that they needed a girls night out. Tessa soon found out it was a learning to cook and meet single men event. Tessa met Kade when her name wasn’t on the list for the event, and she sensed he was a man she could have one night of no pressure, amazing sex. She thought this might help her find herself again. What she found was Kade was into BDSM. A world Tessa knew nothing about, but intrigued her. Kade wanted to be her teacher.
Kade realized after their night together that Tessa was the same girl he tutored and fell in lust with in high school. After he shared this with Tessa he was scared she’d run, but he wasn’t sure if it would be into his arms or far away. Tessa was so drawn to Kade that she couldn’t have walked away if she wanted. The chemistry and sexy lessons kept me reading this book from cover to cover. The story covered parts of their past and their current relationship. I thought my hair was going to ignite more than once. I have never read Roni Loren and after this book I am on a mission to find and read all of her books.

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

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Kindle $7.99 http://georiot.co/dhL | Amazon Paperback $10.71 http://georiot.co/2YsN | B&N (Paperback $10.49/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1clnbyv | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/1lt56B0

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Roni wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills haven’t improved, but she likes to think her storytelling ability has. Though she’ll forever be a New Orleans girl at heart, she now lives in Dallas with her husband and son.

If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her reading, watching reality television, or indulging in her unhealthy addiction to rockstars, er, rock concerts. Yeah, that’s it. She is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of The Loving on the Edge series from Berkley Heat.

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/roniloren
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/roniloren
Website: http://www.roniloren.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/roniloren
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/roniloren

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BOOKS IN THE LOVING ON THE EDGE SERIES: http://www.roniloren.com/books/

Review: MINE TO CRAVE by Cynthia Eden

MINE TO CRAVE by Cynthia Eden
Publication Date: March 10, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 5 Stars

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DESCRIPTION:

HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS.
From the moment that billionaire casino owner Drake Archer sees Jasmine Bennett, he’s obsessed. Consumed by desire for the mysterious redhead, Drake will do anything necessary to claim her. Yet as desire rages between them, danger is stalking ever closer. Drake’s past isn’t dead, and the ex-Special Forces agent will soon have to face the ghosts he left behind.

SHE’S HIDING SECRETS.
Jasmine isn’t who she pretends to be. She’s a woman on a mission—and she’s supposed to be stealing secrets from the mysterious Drake. Falling for him isn’t on her agenda, but when lust and love tangle together, all the rules get broken.

AN ENEMY IS CLOSING IN…
When Drake learns of Jasmine’s betrayal…all hell breaks loose. He knows that he should turn his back on her, but it’s too late for him. He can’t let her go, but he can teach her a lesson. No one betrays him…not without paying a heavy price. Drake will destroy all of the enemies on his trail, he’ll bury his past, and he’ll teach Jasmine to want only him…just as much as he craves her.

REVIEW:

This book had it all for me, likeable characters, mystery, dangerous action and hot hot romance. I could not put it down even when my eyes got all teary. Drake is alpha all the way and strong willed Jasmine let him be when needed but still kept control of her life. They made a perfect pair right from the start and it just kept getting better. I love the way Ms. Eden includes the other people we have grown to love in the “Mine” world, while weaving in new and interesting ones. Without giving anything away, I thought the threat was exciting and I liked the twist that was added. This was one of those books that you wanted to see how it ended but didn’t want it to end. I can only sit back and wait anxiously for the next one. If you like high action with your hot romances, this is it.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/2MOd | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/1lLdr3k

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The Mine Series by Cynthia Eden ~ Reading Order
✦ #1: Mine To Take ($2.99) ~ Review: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-gR
Kindle: http://amzn.to/14XmlyD | Nook: http://bit.ly/1eA63l9 | Kobo: http://bit.ly/16YRfLb
✦ #2: Mine To Keep ($2.99) ~ Review: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Fr
Kindle: http://amzn.to/17AYlky | Nook: http://bit.ly/1awzCQh | Kobo: http://bit.ly/16jenFP
✦ #3: Mine To Hold ($2.99) ~ Review: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Lw
Kindle: http://amzn.to/178TL3U | Nook: http://bit.ly/1d6AHEQ | Kobo: http://bit.ly/17VAmNo
✦ #4: Mine To Crave ($2.99)
Kindle: $2.99 http://georiot.co/2MOd | Nook: $2.99 http://bit.ly/1lLdr3k

Review: Going for Four (Counting on Love, Book 4) by Erin Nicholas

Going for Four (Counting on Love, Book 4) by Erin Nicholas
Publication Date: February 25, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 3.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

It’s either true love…or the biggest mistake they’ve ever made.

Counting on Love, Book 4

Hot firefighter Cody Madsen has stayed away from Olivia Dixon for almost two years—technically. Even though he talks to her every day and sees her every weekend. But there’s no kissing, touching, or telling her how he really feels. Because they’re just friends. Anything more than that would mean crossing the line that Olivia’s older brother has firmly drawn between them.

Olivia wants what her three sisters have—true love. She could almost believe she’s found it with Cody, if it weren’t for the fact that he’s her older brother’s best friend and her brother won’t have it. And he’s never steered her wrong before. Her head is telling her to trust her brother, but her heart won’t let go of Cody.

Her solution? A dating site where she and Cody can each find their “Perfect Pick” once and for all.

But when the site yields some unexpected results, their real feelings come front and center. And they have to decide if it’s worth the risk to cross the line from friendship to love after all.

Warning: Contains a starry-eyed romantic, a wannabe knight in shining armor, and chocolate chip cookies. A lot of chocolate chip cookies.

REVIEW:

Going for Four is Olivia and Cody’s story. They were best friends for years and one night decided they were not allowed to drink together, they were not allowed to talk about sex with each other and most important was the no kissing each other rule. They both wanted to be together but didn’t want to risk their friendship. They both also knew that Olivia’s brother, Connor, would hate the fact that they were together. It was only a matter of time before Olivia and Cody couldn’t resist each other any longer, and after Cody accidentally saw Olivia naked that was all he could think about. Once they both let their guard down their chemistry was explosive. It was entertaining to watch Olivia and Cody get to know each other on another level. The sex was hot, but I felt too much of this book was spent avoiding each other and they spent too much time worrying about how Olivia’s brother felt. Can be read as a stand alone, but it is such a fun series and I recommend reading them all.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://georiot.co/2CXg | B&N $4.99 http://bit.ly/1bA1eej | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/1bZ16Wi

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✦COUNTING ON LOVE SERIES BY ERIN NICHOLAS ~ READING ORDER✦
✦Book 1: She’s the One: Review Rated 5 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Qc ~ June 11, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://amzn.to/I5AxRw | Nook $4.99 http://bit.ly/189nSsn | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/I0lesx
✦Book 2: It Takes Two ~ Sept 17, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://amzn.to/1h3GiNR | Nook $4.99 http://bit.ly/18p7thB | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/I0loA6
✦Book 3: Best of Three ~ November 19, 2013 ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://amzn.to/17rcXHD | Nook $4.99 http://bit.ly/I49WE6 | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/I5Cg9v
✦Book 4: Going for Four ~ February 25, 2014 ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://georiot.co/2CXg | B&N $4.99 http://bit.ly/1bA1eej | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/1bZ16Wi

Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Theirs to Cherish (A Wicked Lovers Novel) by Shayla Black

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Theirs to Cherish (A Wicked Lovers Novel) by Shayla Black
Publication Date: March 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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THEIRS TO CHERISH is the eighth contemporary erotic romance in USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black’s Wicked Lovers series.

The perfect place for a woman on the run to disappear…
Accused of a horrific murder she didn’t commit, former heiress Callie Ward has been a fugitive since she was sixteen—until she found the perfect hideout, Club Dominion. The only problem is she’s fallen for the club’s master, Mitchell Thorpe, who keeps her at arm’s length. Little does she know that his reasons for not getting involved have everything to do with his wounded heart…and his consuming desire for her.

To live out her wildest fantasies…
Enter Sean Kirkpatrick, a Dom who’s recently come to Dominion and taken a pointed interest in Callie. Hoping to make Thorpe jealous, she submits to Sean one shuddering sigh at a time. It isn’t long before she realizes she’s falling for him too. But the tender lover who’s seducing her body and slowly earning her trust isn’t who he claims…

And to fall in love.
When emotions collide and truths are exposed, Sean is willing to risk all to keep Callie from slipping through his fingers. But he’s not the only man looking to stake a claim. Now Callie is torn between Sean and Thorpe, and though she’s unsure whom she can trust, she’ll have to surrender her body and soul to both—if she wants to elude a killer…

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Theirs to Cherish is a scorching hot new addition to Shayla Black’s Wicked Lovers series. Each book can be read as a stand alone so you do not need to read them in order to enjoy the books. Theirs to Cherish opens up with a scene in Club Dominion and things heat up and continue to burn up the pages through out the book. There is also a lot of action, mystery, danger and emotion in this book to make it a great story. The struggle to protect Callie brings the two men Callie is in love with together. I thought it was a beautiful love story. Sometimes erotica romances leave out the love story, but Theirs to Cherish had everything I look for in a great erotica romance. I recommend this book and look forward to the next release in the Wicked Lovers series.

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

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Go to our Facebook page and comment on the giveaway post to enter to win a paperback copy of Theirs to Cherish (A Wicked Lovers Novel) by Shayla Black. Winner will be announced by 5PM Central on Wednesday, March 5ᵗʰ. Please make sure to check Facebook to see if you won around 5PM on Wednesday. Facebook does not allow me to contact the winners so you will need to look for the post announcing the winner and then contact me with your info if you win.
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Shayla Black is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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✦Wicked Lovers Series By Shayla Black ~ Reading Order✦
Series Links ➢ Amazon http://georiot.co/4VY | B&N http://bit.ly/1ddnNE4 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mYzS34
✦Wicked Ties
✦Decadent
✦Delicious
✦Surrender to Me
✦Belong to Me
✦Wicked To Love – A Wicked Lovers Novella
✦Mine to Hold
✦Ours to Love
✦Theirs to Cherish

Review: Turn Up The Heat: A Pine Mountain Novel by Kimberly Kincaid

Turn Up The Heat: A Pine Mountain Novel by Kimberly Kincaid
Publication Date: March 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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“It’s not you.”

There are only so many times a girl can hear those words before she believes that it is, in fact, very much her. Unexpectedly jilted by her locally famous boyfriend and haunted by a boss who makes Attila the Hun look like a lap dog, Bellamy Blake does what any self-respecting girl in her shoes would do. She rounds up her two best girlfriends and makes plans to get the hell out of Dodge. . .

But Bellamy’s escape plan takes a nose dive on the side of rural route 164 when her transmission self-destructs, leaving her in the middle of a cell phone dead zone with nothing but her wits. Oh, and Shane Griffin, the hottest mechanic who’s ever checked under her hood.

Yet this small-town man isn’t all he seems. Can Shane and Bellamy prove that sometimes the most unlikely ingredients make the most deliciously sexy mix?

“Smart, fun, and heartwarming.” –Jill Shalvis

“Kimberly Kincaid knows how to whip up a delicious love story.” –Susan Donovan

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A lovely feel-good romance full of good friends, laughter and love. Bellamy and Shane made a perfect couple even though he should have seen she would understand his secret a lot sooner. That being said, they made the road to discovery quite enjoyable. This is the kind of book to snuggle under a warm blanket with and leave the problems of the world behind.

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

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Kindle $4.61 http://georiot.co/1sFP | Amazon Paperback $6.29 http://georiot.co/4Bg8 | B&N (Paperback $6.99/ Nook $5.49) http://bit.ly/1fTlwPy | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/OQgkT0

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Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance novels that split the difference between sexy and sweet, taking the traditional idea of boy-meets-girl and infusing it with a sassy magic all her own. She believes in fiery yet flawed characters destined for a crash-course in falling in love– usually the hard way– and injects her trademark humor as well as poignant touches into her writing to create her stories.

Kimberly’s writing journey has led down some bumpy roads (that first manuscript is under the bed, where it is very likely to stay), but there has been some fresh pavement too (her second manuscript earned her very first contest final, and landed the fantastic Maureen Walters at the Curtis Brown Literary Agency). One thing is certain — the wild ride of being a writer is a lot richer in both its ups and downs because of friends and readers along the path.

When Kimberly’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to eclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. She resides in northern Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters.

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