June 25, 2014

SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: When Day Breaks (A KGI Novel, Book 9) by Maya Banks

When Day Breaks (A KGI Novel, Book 9) by Maya Banks
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading in Pajamas/Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

THE ALL-NEW KGI NOVEL BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELING AUTHOR AUTHOR MAYA BANKS

The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t…

Eden is said to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. Her face has graced countless magazines and her body has sold millions of dollars of clothing. But her fame and beauty has earned her more than she ever imagined. Evil is stalking her, determined to extinguish the ethereal beauty forever.

Swanson or “Swanny” as his teammates call him is always up for the next mission. He came back from Afghanistan wounded and scarred. Hardly the kind of man who even belongs in the same room with Eden. And yet there’s something about the quiet beauty that stirs his blood and makes him dream of the impossible. Because Beauty loving the Beast only happens in fairy tales and KGI doesn’t deal in fairy tales. Ever.

Another great KGI novel. The KGI members still thrill me with how they not only work as a well-oiled machine but also show their closeness with their easy banter and camaraderie. I’ve grown to care about them too, which is why I was anxious for Swanny’s story. Even though the drama and action didn’t start soon enough for me, the tender romance made up for it. It even moved me to tears a few times. A nice addition to the series and has me itching for the next one.

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

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✿FACEBOOK PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY: Winner receives paperback copies of When Day Breaks (A KGI Novel) by Maya Banks. Winner will be announced Friday, June 27th by 5PM Central on Facebook.
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Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today and bestselling author of the Surrender Trilogy. Her other chart toppers have included erotic romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and Scottish historical romance. She lives in the South with her husband, three children and a variety of pets. Visit her online at http://www.mayabanks.com, http://www.facebook.com/AuthorMayaBanks, and twitter.com/maya_banks.

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June 24, 2014

RELEASE DAY BLITZ, Review & Giveaway: Come to Me Softly: The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson

Happy Release Day to A.L Jackson as we celebrate her new book Come to Me Softly!!

From the New York Times bestselling author of Come to Me Quietly comes

a scorching new adult romance in the Closer to You series.

A second chance at life…

A second chance at love…

Jared Holt never thought he deserved either—until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she’s more than ready for the future they’re making together. But Jared can’t help remembering his own family. And he’ll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed?

To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he’ll fight to protect her no matter what it costs…even if he destroys himself in the process.

Come to Me Softly: The Closer to You Series, Book 2 by A. L. Jackson
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

Never have I been so consumed by a book! This is the conclusion of The Closer to You Series. Jared has survived some dark days in his life and Aly was everything bright. They knew each other since they were little kids and Jared was Aly’s brother’s best friend. She loved him even all those years ago and now he has come back into her life after all of the emotional struggles in the first book, Come To Me Quietly. Aly has never doubted Jared was her other half, but Jared never believed he was good enough for Aly. Now he must face his past head on if he wants to even have a chance to give Aly the life he believes she deserves. His past consumed him for so many years, and it might to be the thing that destroys him. Will his past destroy them for good or is it possible that the love of the one person that completes him will be strong enough for both of them? Jared’s love for Aly was the purest thing I have ever read. I loved their story and highly recommend this series for romance lovers. It’s a beautiful love story!

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

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✿FACEBOOK PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY: Winner receives paperback copies of Come to Me Quietly and Come to Me Softly in the The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson. Go to Facebook post to enter. Winner will be announced Friday, June 27th by 5PM Central on Facebook.
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Be sure to join us for the Come to Me Softly Read Along Party! We’re kicking off the celebration on June 24^th with a ton of prizes, then the read along begins. Daily prizes all the way up to grand prize on July 2^nd!

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Aleena Moore is content with her life. She has goals and dreams and an easy smile. She also has a secret she holds locked inside.

Jared Holt believes he doesn’t deserve to love or be loved. He destroys everything he touches. Haunted by the mistake that shattered his life, he’s fled from the memory of that pain.

Jared doesn’t know why he’s compelled to return, but finds himself drawn back to the place where it all began. The exact place where it ended. When he runs into his childhood best friend, Aleena’s older brother Christopher, he agrees to share Christopher and Aleena’s apartment while he looks for a place of his own.

Aleena is no longer the little girl Jared remembers from his past and evokes feelings in him he never wanted to feel again. Terrified of destroying her, he fights to keep her away. But her touch is something he can’t resist—the touch that sealed his fate.

Their pasts are intertwined and their futures uncertain. The only truths they know are the secrets they whisper in the night.

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Take This Regret and Lost to You, as well as other contemporary romance titles, including Pulled, When We Collide, If Forever Comes, and Come to Me Quietly.

She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student. She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children.

Look for Come to Me Softly and When We Met: Behind Her Eyes coming soon.

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June 24, 2014

Entangled Select June Release Day Blast & Giveaway

Whether you’re looking for a romance that makes you laugh, makes you ‘walk the plank’, keeps you guessing, or stars your favorite paranormal, look no further. Select books have the single-title stories you crave, and the longer length you need to really get ‘lost’ in a great book. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page.

Today I’m happy to be featuring Select’s June releases:

Queen of Wands by Katee Robert

Available in Print and Digital!
Buy Links ➢ Kindle $5.69 http://georiot.co/gmX | B&N $5.99 http://bit.ly/1m14xcT | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1pAbwiE

Never in Mac Flannery’s wildest dreams did he imagine Jenny O’Keirna would be the one sent for him. He sees beyond the mad grin the sexy princess of Hansarda presents to the world, and that combination of vulnerability and wicked humor is a siren call he can’t resist. But Sanctify is after them. On the run—and unable to keep their hands off each other—Jenny and Mac devise an insane plan: kidnap the leader of Sanctify, and stop this war once and for all. Unfortunately, they’ve just played right into his hands…

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Crimson Hearts by Heather McCollum

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

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Elena has spent her entire life hiding her family name while walking the thin line between lady and servant in a Protestant household. Highland warrior, Searc Munro, has secrets of his own. In a family of healers, his dark, killing magic must never be known. Teaming up as exiles, Elena and Searc head toward Edinburg to find refuge. Yet, with a series of ritual killings haunting the city and a traitor attempting to assassinate Scotland’s regent, suspicion turns to Searc. As word of another British heir reaches the country, the two must learn to trust each other before it’s too late.

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By Jove by Marissa Doyle

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

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Going back to graduate school to study ancient languages and mythology is a dream come true for Theodora Fairchild. Falling in love with Grant Proctor is an added bonus. But then Theo discovers that being chosen for the prestigious program has more to do with who she is than what she knows. When evil forces threaten Grant’s life in an effort to tear the two apart, Theo must rely on her wits and wisdom to save her true love and survive the semester.

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Curse of the Phoenix Bundle by Rachel Firasek

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Book One: The Last Rising

Saving souls without any hope for her own redemption isn’t how Phoenix Ice imagined spending eternity. Fed up, she decides her next death will be her last. But when she sacrifices her own life for a sexy Texan in a catastrophic plane crash, she has no idea the consequences will be so great. When the mysterious Ice comes into Turner Alcott’s life, he knows she’s the one. If he wants to win her heart, Turner must teach Ice how to forgive herself, and prove that love is the ultimate sacrifice.

Book Two: The Last Awakening

Ex-soldier Greyson Meadows desperately wants to be freed from the nightmares and guilt that haunt him. Arabella’s been gifted her mortality and long-gone voodoo magic. She must save her next soul within a week without using magic, or she’ll lose her power forever. When Greyson is confronted by a waif of a woman who forces him to face the truth about his past, he runs fast and hard. Now one will have to give up everything so the other can have peace, but will love’s magic withstand the loss?

Book Three: The Last Beginning

Though she’s always hated being a phoenix, Sadie has to admit immortality has its advantages. She’s seen and done more in the last 150 years than she’d ever dreamed of, but she can’t get past the fact that Osiris has done nothing but manipulate her and her fellow phoenixes. Sun god Osiris is ashamed of his role as ruler of the Underworld, but unless he can figure out how to save Sadie, that’s exactly where she’s going to end up. Permanently. He’ll help her the only way he can—even if it means she’ll hate him forever.

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June 23, 2014

Review: Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper

Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper
Publication Date: June 24, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 3.5 Stars

When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate—he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in nineteenth-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”

But Nina shows no signs of being scared away, even as she experiences some unnerving apparitions herself. And as the two of them work closely together to restore the mansion’s faded glory, Deacon realizes that he’s found someone who doesn’t seem to like his fortune more than himself—while Nina may have finally found the one man she can trust with her bruised and battered heart.

But something on the island doesn’t believe in true love…and if Nina and Deacon can’t figure out how to put these angry spirits to rest, their own love doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.

This was a fun fast-paced ghost story that kept you guessing through the whole thing. The romance was light through most of the book but heated up toward the end and flowed nicely with the storyline. I loved that Deacon was a geek as it added a fun wrinkle to the romance. The group of characters interacted with each other naturally and the banter was quite humorous. They made quite the ensemble to counteract the ghostly and human dangers lurking about. All in all a fun read.

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

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When Molly Harper was eight years old, she set up a “writing office” in her parents’ living room, complete with an old manual typewriter and a toy phone. And she (very slowly) pecked out the story of her third-grade class taking a trip around the world and losing a kid in each city. She had a dark sense of humor even then.

When Molly was considerably older, she headed for Western Kentucky University, where she majored in print journalism. After graduation, she landed a job with The Paducah Sun and married her high school sweetheart, David, a local police officer. After six years at the newspaper, Molly took a more family-friendly secretarial position at a local church office.

Her husband worked nights and Molly was alone with their small child in the “The Apartment of Lost Souls.” A big fan of vampire movies and TV shows, she decided to write a vampire romance novel. Molly created Jane Jameson, a bit of an accidental loser. Jane is single, almost 30, and a librarian working in Half-Moon Hollow, Ky. She has become a permanent fixture on her Mama’s prayer list. And despite the fact that she’s pretty good at her job, she just got canned so her boss could replace her with someone who occasionally starts workplace fires. Jane drowns her sorrows at the local faux nostalgia-themed sports bar. On her way home, she’s mistaken for a deer and shot by a drunk hunter. And then she wakes up as a vampire. The three-book Jane Jameson series–which includes Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs,Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men and Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever—was released in 2009. A fourth and final installment, Nice Girls Don’t Bite Their Neighbors, was released in 2012.

Molly continues stories in the Jane Jameson universe through her Half-Moon Hollow series,Driving Mr. Dead, The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, Undead Sublet, and A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses. Undead Sublet is a short story in The Undead in My Bed anthology. A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses will be released in June 2013. A special free audio holiday novella, I’m Dreaming of an Undead Christmas, was released in December 2013.

Molly will update her popular Naked Werewolf romance series in 2013. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, was released in February 2011, quickly followed by The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf. A third installment, How to Run With a Naked Werewolf, will be released in December 2013. Her first-ever “haunted house story,” Better Homes and Hauntings, will be released in June 2014.

Molly will launch her first-ever contemporary romance series with My Bluegrass Baby in December 2012. Rhythm and Bluegrass was released in October 2013.

Molly’s books are published by Pocket Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. They are available in print, as e-books and audio books at major book stores and on Amazon. Molly is a native of Kentucky. She lives in Paducah with her husband and children.

Website: http://mollyharper.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Molly-Harper-Author/138734162865557?ref=ts&fref=ts
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June 23, 2014

Entangled Ignite June Release Day Blast & Giveaways

Set fire to your passions with heart stopping suspense, adventure, and intrigue from Ignite. Each Ignite title features to-die-for heroes and kick-butt heroines on an emotional roller coaster ride toward love. With new books and new passions exploding every month, every Ignite novel is one you can’t put down until the last page is turned. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page.

Today I’m happy to be featuring Ignite’s June Releases!!

Dream Huntress by Michelle Sharp

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!
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Narcotics detective, Jordan Delany, has a gift she’s not
particularly happy about. In her dreams, she can connect with dead victims of
violent crimes. Her isolated life as a drug cop is a perfect for hiding the
freakish ability, until an investigation has her posing as a cocktail waitress.
Tyler McGee suspects a drug ring operating out of the local strip joint is
flooding the quiet streets of his hometown with heroin. Determined to get
answers, he plays the part of a fallen cop and lands the job of head bouncer,
but his attraction to an intriguing cocktail waitress with a penchant for danger just might kill him first.

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Deadly Chemistry by Teri Anne Stanley

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Former undercover cop Mike Gibson has been lying low, working as a maintenance man to put his
troubled younger brother through college. But when a beautiful scientist enlists Mike’s help to repair
the damage done to her lab by a group of vandals, Mike finds that his, and his brother’s pasts, are about
to be brought to light.

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Past My Defenses by Wendy Sparrow

Special $0.99 Introductory Pricing!

Vanessa is the fastest Lycan around. In wolf form, the only threat she can’t outrun is her allergies. After
a feline dander-bomb takes her down, she wakes up naked in a cage staring at a hot park ranger who
had no idea what he’d trapped. But when Lycans are being poached, and Vanessa is targeted, Dane will
have to keep her close to protect her. But with Vanessa in heat and mad to mate, who will protect him?

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June 23, 2014

SERIES SALE $18.99: The Dark-Hunters (The Collection Thus Far) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

SERIES SALE $18.99: The Dark-Hunters (The Collection Thus Far) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Kindle http://georiot.co/32o1
Not on sale at B&N but here is the link in case it drops:
B&N $147.82 http://bit.ly/1hU6FlE

Entire Series (Except Styxx) is in this bundle and it’s on sale for $18.99! Grab it while it’s on Sale! I could read this series over and over! Love it! /Cori

Check out our favorite Sherrilyn Kenyon Quotes: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-iI

Book Description
Publication Date: November 26, 2013
The Dark-Hunters (The Collection Thus Far)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon.
Includes:
Fantasy Lover
Night Pleasures
Night Embrace
Dance with the Devil
Kiss of the Night
Night Play
Seize the Night
Sins of the Night
Unleash the Night
Dark Side of the Moon
The Dream-Hunter
Devil May Cry
Upon the Midnight Clear
Dream Chaser
Acheron
One Silent Night
Dream Warrior
Bad Moon Rising
No Mercy
Retribution
The Guardian
Time Untime
The Dark-Hunter Companion

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Pre-Order Available on Amazon and B&N – Son of No One (Dark-Hunter #18) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (September 2, 2014)
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June 22, 2014

WEEKLY ROMANCE RELEASE LIST 6/22-6/28

✦Romance✦Paranormal Romance✦Erotica✦Romantic Suspense✦New Adult✦Historical Romance✦
*This list will be pinned to the top of our FB page and updates will be made throughout the week. Buy links for Amazon Global, B&N, Kobo, and Paperbacks. Genre codes included with titles. Key to codes listed at the bottom of the list.

✿SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014
✦Pia Saves the Day: A Novella of the Elder Races by Thea Harrison #PNR (Cori 4.5 Stars) ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/ckE | B&N http://bit.ly/1j1SYC8 | ARe http://bit.ly/1p6SSBb

✿MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014
✦Cracks in the Armor by Helena Hunting #NA #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/iln | B&N http://bit.ly/1m0yFFg | Kobo http://bit.ly/1pzJILb
✦Deadly Chemistry (Entangled Ignite) by Teri Anne Stanley #RS #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2NFu | B&N http://bit.ly/1ixo35L | Kobo http://bit.ly/1l1qDeU
✦Dream Huntress (A Dreamseeker novel) (Entangled Ignite) by Michelle Sharp #PNR #RS ➢. $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3t83 | B&N http://bit.ly/1m0Az8P | Kobo http://bit.ly/1swX9PS
✦Unbeloved (Undeniable Series, Book 4) by Madeline Sheehan #ER #CR ➢ $3.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/1Sv9 | B&N http://bit.ly/1yLf3Px

✿TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014
✦When Day Breaks (A KGI Novel) by Maya Banks #RS #CR (Donna 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/35Xs | Amazon PBK $4.69 http://georiot.co/3PZQ | B&N (PBK $4.69/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1prBuTC | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1jHCeQK
✦Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper #PNR (Donna 3.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $7.59 http://georiot.co/3crs | Amazon PBK $5.47 http://georiot.co/qnf | B&N (PBK $5.50/ Nook $7.99) http://bit.ly/1nujarz | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1wiFs53
✦Come to Me Softly: The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson #NA #CR ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://georiot.co/3V9g | Amazon PBK $9.82 http://georiot.co/WA3 | B&N (PBK $9.82/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1nWAzLr | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1imsGzQ
✦Until We Touch by Susan Mallery #CR ➢ Kindle $7.01 http://georiot.co/o3x | Amazon PBK $6.31 http://georiot.co/Lo4 | B&N (PBK $6.43/ Nook $7.99) http://bit.ly/1m0Wtsu | Kobo $7.39 http://bit.ly/1j1fb36
✦Talking After Midnight by Dakota Cassidy #CR ➢ Kindle $6.15 http://georiot.co/4EOM | Amazon PBK $6.34 http://georiot.co/26o0 | B&N (PBK $6.21/ Nook $7.49) http://bit.ly/1l1Cppy | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1mb7dcB
✦Bare Naked (Naked Cowboys) by Desiree Holt #CR ➢ Kindle $2.66 http://georiot.co/20lt | B&N $3.49 http://bit.ly/1qCrpqx | Kobo $3.09 http://bit.ly/UwkgLi
✦If You Want Me (The Ashford Legacy) by Cassi Carver #CR ➢ Kindle $2.66 http://georiot.co/3bfB | B&N $3.49 http://bit.ly/1qCs4Zc | Kobo $3.50 http://bit.ly/1lhhVhy
✦By Jove (Entangled Edge) by Marissa Doyle #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/119q | B&N http://bit.ly/1rnasOA | Kobo http://bit.ly/V2i26N
✦Darkness Bound (A Night Prowler Novel) by J.T. Geissinger #PNR ➢ Kindle $3.99 http://georiot.co/345e | Amazon PBK $9.99 http://georiot.co/3Yn9 | B&N PBK $9.78 http://bit.ly/1lJBsIy
✦Last of the Red-Hot Cowboys: Hell’s Outlaws: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Tina Leonard #CR ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/1JRo | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/UwnxKx | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/1uTCcdU
✦Love’s a Witch (Hart Clan Hybrids) by Roxy Mews #PNR ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://georiot.co/1dtL | B&N $4.99 http://bit.ly/1jHHcgr | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/1ixzHNY
✦Queen of Wands (Sanctify) by Katee Robert #SFR ➢ Kindle $5.69 http://georiot.co/gmX | B&N $5.99 http://bit.ly/1m14xcT | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1pAbwiE
✦Rusty Nailed (The Cocktail Series) by Alice Clayton #CR ➢ Kindle $7.59 http://georiot.co/OcA | Amazon PBK $10.40 http://georiot.co/1Kg0 | B&N (PBK $10.45/ Nook $7.49) http://bit.ly/1jHHHqD | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1lJDhp0
✦Savage Chains: Shattered (#3) (Men in Chains) by Caris Roane #PNR ➢ Kindle $1.99 http://georiot.co/2TEy | B&N $1.99 http://bit.ly/1qrRWoe | Kobo $1.99 http://bit.ly/1prOY1M
✦Something Sweeter (Sweet, Texas) by Candis Terry #CR ➢ Kindle $4.74 http://georiot.co/3Uf2 | Amazon PBK $5.39 http://georiot.co/f1p | B&N (PBK $5.99/ Nook $4.99) http://bit.ly/Uwsweg | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1wiS0t5
✦Crimson Heart (A Highland Hearts Novel) (Entangled Edge) by Heather McCollum #HR ➢$0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/4EYa | B&N http://bit.ly/V273dP | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nugsCq
✦Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever Afters Collection: (Eight Fun, Romantic Novels by Eight Bestselling Authors) by Violet Duke, Melanie Shawn, Melody Grace and Marilyn Brant #CR ➢ Kindle $0.99 Kindle: http://georiot.co/3NVW
✦Shifter Fated Mates: Boxed Set by Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow, Jaycee Clark and Melissa Schroeder #PNR ➢ Kindle $0.99 http://georiot.co/10dD

✿THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014
✦Rough Surrender by Cari Silverwood #HR #ER ➢ Kindle $3.40 http://georiot.co/21W8 | Kobo $4.25 http://bit.ly/1wiSTBX

✿FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
✦Sins & Secrets (Sins, #1) by Jessica Sorensen #RS #CR ➢ Kindle $0.99 http://georiot.co/3z1u
✦Finger Bang by Jade C. Jamison ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/18gg

✿Link to Previous Weekly Release Lists: http://bit.ly/1jz5V8S

✦GENRE ABBREVIATIONS✦
#CR – Contemporary Romance
#PNR – Paranormal Romance
#RS – Romantic Suspense
#NA – New Adult Romance
#ER – Erotica Romance
#YA – Young Adult Romance
#UF – Urban Fantasy Romance
#FR – Fantasy Romance
#HR – Historical Romance
#SFR – Science Fiction Romance

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Tagged June 2014 Romance Release List, WEEKLY ROMANCE RELEASE LIST 6/22-6/28
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June 20, 2014

REVIEW & INTERVIEW: Born of Fury (League Series) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Born of Fury (League Series) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publication Date: July 1, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

The war is on…

Counted among the fiercest Andarion warriors ever born, Hauk is one of the five founding members of the Sentella: an organization that has declared war on the League. They rule the Ichidian universe with an iron fist and terrify it with an army of well-trained assassins. Hauk’s enemies are legion, but he fears nothing and no one. He will do whatever it takes to survive and protect his Sentella brethren.

Sumi Antaxas is one of the best assassins the League has ever trained. In her world, failure is not an option and she has never met a target she couldn’t execute. So when she’s assigned Hauk, she believes it’ll be a quick and easy mission.But nothing is ever as simple as it seems, and Hauk is far better skilled than any she’s faced before, in Born of Fury from #1 Bestselling Author Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Oh my goodness I loved this book so much! This series just keeps getting better and better! I’ve have always loved Hauk and couldn’t wait for this book! He ends up with the perfect woman for him. She kicks butt and protects her male. Loved Sumi! Their story is full of action, danger, emotion and romance. Sherrilyn Kenyon puts so much into her stories that the reader experiences the world of The League Series and you take the journey with her characters. The reader experiences such a full range of emotions. I’ve received some comments from other readers about being reluctant to try the series because of the space setting and I wanted to let everyone know that if you love Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter Series you will love The League Series too. It’s not really about the setting for me. It’s about Kenyon’s dynamic characters and their stories. They’re just incredible and there is not another author like Kenyon. I love them all!

*Review copy provided by St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.

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✦Sherrilyn Kenyon League Page: http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book-series/league/

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, who is proud of her mixed Cherokee heritage, lives a life of extraordinary danger… as does any woman with three sons, a husband, a menagerie of pets and a collection of swords that all of the above have a major fixation with. But when not running interference (or dashing off to the emergency room), she’s found chained to her computer where she likes to play with all her imaginary friends. With more than twenty-five million copies of her books in print, in over one hundred countries, she certainly has a lot of friends to play with too.

In the last few years, she has placed more than 65 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre she writes. Her current series include: The Dark-Hunters, The League, and Chronicles of Nick.

Her Lords of Avalon novels have been adapted by Marvel, her Dark-Hunter novels are a New York Times bestselling manga published by St. Martins. and the Chronicles of Nick manga are published by Yen Press. Chronicles and Nick and Dark-Hunter are soon to be a major motion picture and the Dark-Hunters are currently being developed as a television series.

Join her and her Menyons online at SherrilynKenyon.com and http://www.facebook.com/AuthorSherrilynKenyon

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CORI & DONNA’s INTERVIEW WITH SHERRILYN KENYON:

1. I just finished reading Born of Fury (I loved Hauk and Sumi) and went back to read Born of Ice (Devyn’s book) because the kids were so cute in Born of Fury I wanted to read about some of them as adults. Who’s next in The League Series? One of the a kids of The Sentella or one of their adult friends?

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Answer:
Aww thank you, sweetie!! That means a lot to me.

I will, for the most part (and this will make sense later) do only the parents until we run out, LOL. And then return to GEN 2 for The League. I’m trying to go in chronological years, though Born of Defiance will go back in time to start and then catch up to present day in the series by the end of the book. There’s a ton of info about Cairistiona, Nyk, Aros and many others in it (it starts right before Born of Night begins).

But, the next League book is Born of Betrayal, which will be Fain and Galene and then Born of Defiance, which is Galene’s son Talyn and his Felicia (you will LOVE them in BOB).

Both Born of Betrayal (May) and Born of Defiance (Nov) will be out in 2015.

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2. Any chance The League series has been talked about for TV rights? I think it’d be great on the SyFy channel! I can’t wait for CON and Dark-Hunter movies and TV shows!

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Answer:
I can neither confirm, nor deny that at the moment 🙂

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3. In the Dark-Hunter Series do you know who’s coming next and in what order or do some characters demand to be heard first? I’m always thrilled with whoever you chose to write about but we’d love to know when some of our favorites will get a book. Savitar, Remi, Jaden, Thorn, and Solin are some characters I’m dying to read more about. I picture a giant timeline on your wall or something.

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Answer:
LOL, I got lots of OTHER stuff on my walls (mostly to scare my children away so they won’t bother me while I’m working). But no time lines. I try to control them, but they’re like herding cats.

The next one up though, is Thorn’s little brother (Cadegan) and the Devereaux sister’s fave cousin (Jo). The neatest thing about it is you learn a lot about Thorn and Max (the Sanctuary dragon) and it’s tied to the Lords of Avalon series. I can’t say anything more without a massive spoiler though 🙂

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4. You have stated on many occasions that your characters speak to you or remain silent like Remi. Do you ever force them to tell their story to get where you want the story to be? I remember reading that you didn’t want to hear what Styxx had to say but he kept demanding to be heard. It’s amazing writing when you can cause readers to love a character we hated when you tell their story. I was emotional mess when reading Styxx and my little dog kept trying to comfort me when reading it.

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Answer:
I’m so touched. I know, I hated Styxx, too, and now I love him, lots and lots.

No, I can’t force them to do anything. It’s like trying to get my cat off the printer. Any attempt to do so is not only futile, but results in me wrapped up in Band Aids and bleeding.

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5. Do you have a clear roadmap for your characters that you stick to or do they morph as the story progresses? Example: In the Dark Hunter’s One Silent Night there is a brief glimpse of compassion from Medea that leaves the door open for her to rid herself of the distrust and hatred of humans.

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Answer:
I let the characters fly. I’m telling their story and it’s all theirs and not mine. I never interfere and the whole reason I write is so that I can see where they’ll take me.

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✦Link to Frequently Asked Questions on Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Site:

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June 19, 2014

REVIEW: RED STONE SECURITY SERIES BOX SET: VOLUME 1 by Katie Reus

RED STONE SECURITY SERIES BOX SET: VOLUME 1 by Katie Reus
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

The Red Stone Security Series Box Set includes the following three USA Today bestselling romantic suspense titles by Katie Reus:

No One to Trust:
Computer security specialist Elizabeth Martinez has never been able to turn her back on her brother Benny. When his risky lifestyle finally lands him in harm’s way, Elizabeth finds herself dragged into the dangerous underworld with him and into the cross hairs of one of Miami’s death-dealing drug lords. Only after her ex-boyfriend saves her does she realize she might have no choice but to depend on the one man she has tried so desperately to forget.

Former Marine Porter Caldwell never should have let Elizabeth walk away from him all those months ago. She means more to him than anything and now that she’s in danger and turned to him for help, he won’t make that mistake again. When a local gang targets her and she’s nearly killed in a drive by shooting, Porter vows to do whatever it takes to keep her alive. Even if it means turning his back on all that he’s sworn to uphold.

Danger Next Door:
After an explosion leaves detective Grant Caldwell scarred he quits his job and tries to hide from his well-meaning family while he heals. When Belle Manikas, a beautiful new neighbor, moves in next door with problems of her own he finds himself drawn to her even while he tells himself she’s nothing but trouble. Even though he knows he’d never have a chance with a woman like her—not with his disfigurement—he can’t stay away.

Thanks to severe health problems as a child Belle grew up sheltered and smothered by her loving, if overbearing, family. Now that she’s finally out on her own she plans to wring everything she can out of life. When she sets her sights on her brooding neighbor nothing can stop her from getting him into bed—until a madman fixates on her. With Grant now working for Red Stone Security, he sees it as his duty to protect her at all costs. Unfortunately a violent criminal is stalking Belle and will stop at nothing until he’s destroyed her.

Fatal Deception:
Mara Caldwell is a woman with a dark past. She made a clean break from her old life, never imagining her secrets could come back to haunt her. When an old enemy surfaces and threatens the world she’s created for herself Mara is prepared to give up everything, including the husband she loves if it will keep him safe.

Harrison knew his wife had secrets when he married her, but when he discovers the truth, it’s far worse than he imagined. He’s determined to protect her from a deadly enemy who wants to destroy her, but her lack of faith in him infuriates and wounds him. They must work together to keep her safe, but the man they’re up against seeks to destroy everything they’ve built together. Including their lives.

Box Set Collection: 117,000 words
Author Note: Each title can be purchased individually or as a box set.

I picked this set up to read while camping and really liked it. Hot sex and dangerous situations. Each story is a quick little read but still has enough information to make the story flow. I was glad that each story was different and I never felt it got monotonous. I would have liked to see it all fleshed out more in a full length novel but I have no complaints and plan to pick up Volume II and see what happens with the brothers next.

Red Stone Security Series Box Set: Volume 1 by Katie Reus
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Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, and IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it.

However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

WEBSITE: http://katiereus.com/
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/katiereusauthor
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/katiereus
BOOKS: http://katiereus.com/bookshelf/

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June 19, 2014

REVIEW: Once Tasted: A Silver Creek Novel by Laura Moore

Once Tasted: A Silver Creek Novel by Laura Moore
Publication Date: May 27, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

Three siblings, an extraordinary family, a lasting heritage—in the irresistible Silver Creek Ranch trilogy, they’ll fight for the land and the people they love.

Everything has come easily to Reid Knowles, the middle son of a California ranching family. But his charmed life is suddenly complicated when his good friend and neighbor asks him to help run the winery next door. His neighbor’s niece, Mia Bodell, is in charge—and she has made it clear that she’d rather be roped to a steer than to Reid Knowles. Never one to back down from a challenge, Reid vows to win her trust.

Her life marked by loss, Mia knows that nothing comes easily—love included. In high school, her heart was crushed by Reid, and even though years have passed, the hurt lingers. Mia is achingly aware that the teen heartthrob has matured into a devastatingly handsome playboy, and the budding winemaker refuses to let down her guard. But one taste of unbridled passion changes things. From Reid’s first intoxicating kiss to his unexpectedly tender seduction, Mia is swept into a passionate affair that could tear her heart to pieces . . . or give her everything she has ever wanted.

Mia has been given the opportunity of a life time. To run her uncles vineyard, growing the grapes and turning them into amazing wine. The only obstacle is that she would have to partner with Reid. The one man in the world she doesn’t think she can work with. Running the vineyard is what she has always wanted to do. Mia is the girl Reid couldn’t get out of his mind. Now she’s back in town and is no longer a little girl, and he wants her more than ever. Once he has her he knows once will never be enough. He has never wanted anything more than a casual relationship but Mia has him wanting it all. Will she throw in the towel when things get to be too much? I loved the chemistry between the characters and the journey of their story.