Review: Burning Dawn (Angels of the Dark #3) by Gena Showalter

Burning Dawn (Angels of the Dark #3) by Gena Showalter
Release date: April 29, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with a sizzling Angels of the Dark tale about a winged warrior renowned for his ruthlessness, and the woman who becomes his obsession….

A tormented past has left Thane with an insatiable need for violence, making him the most dangerous assassin in the skies. He lives by a single code: no mercy. And as he unleashes his fury on his most recent captor, he learns no battle could have prepared him for the slave he rescues from his enemy’s clutches—a beauty who stokes the fires of his darkest desires.

Elin Vale has her own deep-rooted scars, and her attraction to the exquisite warrior who freed her challenges her every boundary. But Thane’s unwavering determination to protect her means she must face her greatest fears—and enter a world in which passion is power, and victory means breathtaking surrender.

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Burning Dawn is the third book in Gena Showalter’s Angels of the Dark Series and my favorite book so far in the series! I absolutely loved it and rate it right up there with her Lords of the Underworld series which is one of my top 5 favorite paranormal romances. I liked the first two books in this series, but this one was off the charts. The scorching hot chemistry between the characters singed the pages. Thane and Elin’s story takes the reader along on their emotional journey and had parts that made my heart break for the characters, but also had parts that made me laugh out loud. Thane and his two best friends had me laughing whenever they got together. I absolutely can’t wait for the guys to get their stories! Elin and her girlfriends were so much fun too. I just love Gena Showalter’s writing style and this book was one of my favorites! I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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

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Kindle http://amzn.to/1MRAORR | Amazon PBK http://amzn.to/1H4otIc | B&N http://bit.ly/1ctpcmC | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mQPm96

20140429-152410.jpgANGELS OF THE DARK SERIES BY GENA SHOWALTER – READING ORDER
✦Wicked Nights ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1qglx3D | B&N http://bit.ly/OxPpKB | iTunes http://bit.ly/1hzBsTE
✦Beauty Awakened ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1eljq85 | B&N http://bit.ly/1nDLc7J | Kobo http://bit.ly/1iyVkXm
✦Burning Dawn ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1MRAORR | Amazon PBK http://amzn.to/1H4otIc | B&N http://bit.ly/1ctpcmC | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mQPm96

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Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the wildly popular White Rabbit Chronicles, the Angels of the Dark, the Lords of the Underworld, and the Otherworld Assassins series. In addition to being a National Reader’s Choice and RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazine, and have been translated in multiple languages. She lives in Oklahoma with her family and menagerie of dogs, and truly believes love conquers all.

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FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gena-Showalter-Official-Fan-Page/208156686265
TWITTER: https://mobile.twitter.com/genashowalter
WEBSITE: http://members.genashowalter.com/
BOOK LIST: http://members.genashowalter.com/page/book-list-1

Teasers from Gena Showalter’s Website:

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Entangled Edge Release Day Blast & Giveaway

Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from their popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. 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 Edge’s April 28th releases!!

Night Child by Lisa Kessler
Night #4

Special $0.99 Introductory Price For One Week ONLY!

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Issa is one of the original Night Walkers, a proud protector of the mortal world. Now, when the key to the survival of the entire Night Walker race rests on protecting an unborn child, Issa is the only immortal strong enough to defend Muriah and the prophecy. But Muriah’s headstrong spirit and soulful eyes awaken feelings in him that are best left buried. When the Egyptian God of Chaos sstrikes, Muriah and Issa must find the lost scrolls to trap him. But as the battle between love and chaos ensues, sacrifices must be made…

Call of the Siren by Rosalie Lario
Demons of the Infernum #4 

Special $0.99 Introductory Pricing!

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Siren-demon hybrid bounty hunter Dagan Meyers swore he’d never settle down. Tying himself to one woman is so not his bag. Until he meets the gorgeous angel Lina, and can’t think of being with anybody BUT her. The last thing Lina wants is to develop feelings for the smooth-talking man she knows will eventually leave her. But as they battle a growing darkness—a powerful dark fae who’s harnessed untold power—Dagan and Lina find that love may be their greatest weapon against the evil that threatens to destroy them all.

Angel Kin by Tricia Skinner
Angel Assassins #1

Special $0.99 Introductory Pricing!

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When a beautiful woman comes to The Bound Ones, half-angel assassin Cain is immediately drawn to her. But when Katie fingers him as the killer, he can come to only one conclusion. His twin, who he thought was dead, is very much alive…and sending him a message. Unfortunately, that message is: “You’re next.” Now, with Katie’s life in his hands, Cain must fight to keep them both alive. But Abel has just one goal: destroy his brother, starting with the woman he’s falling in love with.

Just A Kiss by Ally Broadfield

Novella Only $0.99!



Charlotte Lightwood has one season to find a husband or she’ll be forced to marry her guardian’s loathsome cousin. With no title or dowry, she doesn’t have much hope of making a good match. Sebastian Wilkinson, the Earl of Marley, has been the most eligible bachelor on the marriage mart for more years than he cares to count and is very aware of his duty to marry a woman who will add to the wealth and stature of his title. Sebastian makes Charlotte an offer she can’t refuse: he will pretend to court her to help her attract more suitors in exchange for her advice about which ladies he should pursue. As they work together, their mutual attraction grows. When they realize they just might be perfect for one another, they must decide whether to bow to the dictates of society or follow their hearts.

The Demon Lord by Paula Altenburg

Demon Outlaws #2.5

Novella Only $0.99!

Kindle http://georiot.co/282E | B&N http://bit.ly/1rAQ1OC | Kobo http://bit.ly/1pE7TdE

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The Demon Lord has conquered the mortal world and sampled
its pleasures. Now all he needs is to conquer the goddess who is meant to
complete him. The goddess Allia, however, has other plans. She is sent by her
immortal sisters to win the heart of the Demon Lord and make him her slave but
soon discovers that the Demon Lord’s heart is not easily given, and that in
order to win it, she must sacrifice her own.


Entangled Ignite Release Day Blast & Giveaway

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 April 28th Releases!!

Secrets and Sins: Raphael

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Kindle http://georiot.co/afs | B&N http://bit.ly/1tR30gU | Kobo http://bit.ly/1ljHLk4

When Greer Addison finds her future husband in bed with another woman, she runs…right into the arms of dark and dangerous Raphael Marcel. Angry and hurt, she throws caution to the wind and spends a hot night with the sexy security specialist. But when her fiancé is found dead, Greer becomes the main suspect of a crime she can’t remember.

Raphael is stunned and suspicious when Greer shows up on his doorstep claiming she’s carrying his baby. Worse, she’s the target of a stalker bent on making her pay for a murder she doesn’t recall. As Raphael begins to trust Greer, they must race against the clock to uncover a killer. Because Greer’s memory is returning…

Hard to Hold by Incy Black

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Anna Key Marshall is pregnant. Granted, it’s through a sperm donor instead of her ex-husband, but you can’t have everything. When she becomes the target for murder, she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her unborn child—even turning to her ex, the Black Ops specialist who broke her heart. Nick Marshall can’t forgive the woman who betrayed him, but when she finds herself in trouble, he’ll do what he does best—protect her at all costs. Fueled by a powerful love he can’t leave behind, can he hold on to the woman he still loves?

Entangled Brazen Release Day Blast & Giveaway

If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they’ve got the hero destined to melt your… heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

Introducing Brazen’s April 28th releases:

          
She’s a challenge
he can’t resist.
    


Kindle http://georiot.co/1r02 | B&N http://bit.ly/1nSka9X | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nxmTYX

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!     

Giveaway     

 He’s always wanted her.
Now’s his chance to claim
what’s his.

Kindle http://georiot.co/2kZW | B&N http://bit.ly/1iqpD8y | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mN9gSU

Only 99 cents!

Giveaway

Plus don’t miss the re-issue of Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith! It released it on the retired Flaunt imprint back in 2013, but now it has a new cover and has joined the Brazen family.

One night with a sexy stranger
is just what the doctor ordered…


Only 99 cents!

Entangled Covet Release Day Blast & Giveaway

Covets have all the sexiness, emotion, and happily ever after that readers have come to expect and love from Entangled. They are firmly grounded in the contemporary world, but each novel brings in supernatural twists, breaking the contemporary and paranormal rules, alike. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books you’ll be coveting next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE their Facebook page, and join the Book Club.

Today I’m happy to be featuring Covet’s April releases:

Don’t Blackmail the Vampire by Tiffany Allee

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Charles Kane has found the perfect way to trap the man threatening his brother’s wife: befriend him, get invited along on the skiing trip, and then search for incriminating evidence. How much better that audacious but adorable Rachel has her own vendetta against the bastard, and is just as eager to nail him to the wall. As far as Charles is concerned, there’s nothing wrong with a little blackmail between two consenting adults. Especially when it’s time for Rachel to pay up.

Kindle http://georiot.co/1wLo | B&N http://bit.ly/1tRgxVO | Kobo http://bit.ly/QLP20W

Stop Dragon My Heart Around by Susannah Scott

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Leo denies his lust for Tee, Vegas’s favorite casino host, because she doesn’t bear his dragon mark and without that true soulmate, he will lose his dragon form. But when Tee’s identity is challenged, Leo’s protective instincts kick in. Can he give up his dragon form for the woman he loves—even if it means shortening his life? Or has Tee had enough of having her heart dragged around?

Kindle http://georiot.co/2Xfg | B&N http://bit.ly/1htjHKm | Kobo http://bit.ly/1lMOK7V | iTunes http://bit.ly/1fylY2I

Trusting An Angel

Special $0.99 Introductory Price!

Isadora secretly longs for her boss Zerach’s attention, but her scarred body and his playboy ways keep her from acting on her feelings. When Zerach helps her fend off an unwanted advance, she sees him in a new light and can’t help but wonder if he shares her feelings. When a demon starts stalking Isadora, Zerach, an archangel with a mission to protect humans from demons, will stop at nothing to protect her. Now he risks not only losing the woman he loves, but also losing his wings.

Giveaway!

Find Out More!

Kindle http://georiot.co/2R8T | B&N http://bit.ly/1hElvMc | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nSuzCx

WEEKLY ROMANCE RELEASE LIST 4/27-5/03

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✦Romance✦Paranormal Romance✦Erotica✦Romantic Suspense✦New Adult✦

*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.

✿MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014
✦Stop Dragon My Heart Around by Susannah Scott #PNR (Cori 4 Stars) ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2Xfg | B&N http://bit.ly/1htjHKm | Kobo http://bit.ly/1lMOK7V | iTunes http://bit.ly/1fylY2I
✦Hard to Hold (Entangled Ignite) by Incy Black #CR #RS ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/1u7a | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mPulhY
✦Secrets and Sins: Raphael: A Secrets and Sins Novel (Entangled Ignite) by Naima Simone #CR #RS ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/afs | B&N http://bit.ly/1tR30gU | Kobo http://bit.ly/1ljHLk4
✦His to Keep (an Out of Uniform novella) (Entangled Brazen) by Katee Robert #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2kZW | B&N http://bit.ly/1iqpD8y | Kobo http://bit.ly/1mN9gSU
✦Out of Control (A Babysitting a Billionaire Novel) (Entangled Brazen) by Nina Croft #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/1r02 | B&N http://bit.ly/1nSka9X | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nxmTYX
✦Playing Doctor (Entangled Brazen) by Jan Meredith #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2aCv | B&N http://bit.ly/1mNb6D7 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nxn9XY
✦Night Child (The Night Series) (Entangled Edge) by Lisa Kessler #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2c38 | B&N http://bit.ly/1nSpOZx | Kobo http://bit.ly/1ljShb6
✦Angel Kin (The Angel Assassins) (Entangled Edge) by Tricia Skinner #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2BDV | Kobo http://bit.ly/1kihilL
✦The Demon Lord (A Demon Outlaws Novella) (Entangled Edge) by Paula Altenburg #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/282E | B&N http://bit.ly/1rAQ1OC | Kobo http://bit.ly/1pE7TdE
✦Don’t Blackmail the Vampire (Entangled Covet) by Tiffany Allee #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/1wLo | B&N http://bit.ly/1tRgxVO | Kobo http://bit.ly/QLP20W
✦Trusting an Angel (Entangled Covet) by Missy Jane #PNR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2R8T | B&N http://bit.ly/1hElvMc | Kobo http://bit.ly/1nSuzCx
✦The Resistance by SL Scott #CR #ER ➢ Kindle $0.99 http://georiot.co/138w | Amazon Paperback $14.24 http://georiot.co/1nZm
✦Sinful Seduction (Red Stone Security Series) by Katie Reus #CR #RS ➢ Kindle $0.99 http://georiot.co/XUH | Amazon Paperback $6.29 http://georiot.co/OuS | Kobo $0.99 http://bit.ly/1kizQ5i
✦Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower #CR #RS #ER ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/5h5 | Amazon Paperback $12.25 http://georiot.co/3zvT | Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1hEuhht

✿TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014
✦Forged: The World of Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank #PNR (Donna 4 Stars) ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/1uPL | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/3muI | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1k5Y3dA
✦Once Bitten, Twice Burned (Phoenix Fire Novel) by Cynthia Eden #PNR (Donna 3.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $8.69 http://georiot.co/2S2X | Amazon Paperback $8.86 http://georiot.co/ysc | B&N (Paperback $9.03/ Nook $10.49) http://bit.ly/RVL5r9 | Kobo $8.69 http://bit.ly/1fEDJNK
✦Burning Dawn (Angels of the Dark #3) by Gena Showalter #PNR (Cori 5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $5.98 http://georiot.co/1Agu | Amazon Paperback $5.78 http://georiot.co/3T1L | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/1ctpcmC | Kobo $6.59 http://bit.ly/1mQPm96
✦How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) (Love At Stake, Book 15) by Kerrelyn Sparks #PNR (Cori 4 Stars) ➢ Kindle $6.64 http://georiot.co/154R | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/o8f | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $6.64) http://bit.ly/1khZrLO | Kobo $6.99 http://bit.ly/1jWMyne
✦Darkest Flame (Dark Kings) by Donna Grant #PNR (Cori 4.5 Stars) ➢ Kindle $7.59 http://georiot.co/3A7E | Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://georiot.co/1XMp | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1ruLuuW | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/QRwFXW
✦Searching for Perfect by Jennifer Probst #CR ➢ Kindle $7.59 http://georiot.co/M2m | Amazon Paperback $10.46 http://georiot.co/yeG | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1iqgyMW | Kobo $7.99 http://bit.ly/1ki1JKO
✦Half Moon Harbor (The Bachelors of Blueberry Cove) by Donna Kauffman #CR ➢ Kindle $8.69 http://georiot.co/3zSz | Amazon Papeback $8.86 http://georiot.co/1WeN | B&N (Paperback $9.03/ Nook $10.49) http://bit.ly/1tQSfLB | Kobo $8.69 http://bit.ly/1mPpJbM
✦No Sunshine When She’s Gone by Kate Angell #CR ➢ Kindle $7.39 http://georiot.co/2fo2 | Amazon Paperback $8.78 http://georiot.co/2Zw3 | B&N (Paperback $9.95/ Nook $8.49) http://bit.ly/1pDVYN2 | Kobo $7.39 http://bit.ly/1mPqMsj
✦Alpha by Jasinda Wilder #CR #NA #ER ➢ Kindle $5.99 http://georiot.co/23fP | Amazon Paperback $13.04 http://georiot.co/3vJr | Kobo $5.99 http://bit.ly/1iqLoUM
✦When We Met by Susan Mallery #CR ➢ Kindle $7.01 http://georiot.co/2fVo | Amazon Paperback $5.78 http://georiot.co/1Xsm | B&N (Paperback $8.99/ Nook $7.01) http://bit.ly/RXWwPh | Kobo $7.39 http://bit.ly/1nxixAY
✦Every Part of You by Megan Hart #CR #ER ➢ Kindle $8.89 http://georiot.co/3rDM | B&N $9.99 http://bit.ly/1mMZ6li | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/QRDby4
✦Nash: A Marked Men Novel by Jay Crownover #CR #NA ➢ Kindle http://georiot.co/1txH | Amazon Paperback $8.31 http://georiot.co/406e | B&N (Paperback $8.82/ Nook $4.74) http://bit.ly/1tR0O9s | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1j3kzpl
✦Take Me for Granted by K.A. Linde #CR #NA ➢ Kindle $2.99 http://georiot.co/33KZ

✿THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
✦Hold You Again (A Novella) by Sam Taylor Mullens #CR ➢ Kindle $0.99 http://georiot.co/3mv1

✦GENRE ABBREVIATIONS✦
#CS – 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

Review: Once Bitten, Twice Burned (A Phoenix Fire Novel, Book 2) by Cynthia Eden

Once Bitten, Twice Burned (A Phoenix Fire Novel, Book 2) by Cynthia Eden
Release Date: April 29, 2014 | Series: Phoenix Fire Novel
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 3.5 Stars

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Ryder Duncan keeps his secrets. With a twisted scientist starving him in a 10 x 12 cell, it’s not easy to conceal the abilities that set him apart from other vampires, or his plans for escape. But survival–and revenge–are worth waiting for. Until the so-called doctor tempts his appetites with something special: a woman, with a soft Southern accent and a scent like flowers. Sabine.

Sabine Acadia didn’t volunteer to be dinner. She was kidnapped and tossed into the cage of a monster. A monster with fierce green eyes, a body that speaks of ruthless power–but a touch gentle as a caress. Ryder knows things about her, secrets Sabine needs to learn fast. Because while they might soon escape this prison, she’s fighting an urge to set all her desires free. . .

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Cynthia Eden has once again written a pulse pumping story revolving around modern day Phoenixes. The twisted experiments on paranormals in the labs and the violence of their world didn’t bother me as much as I thought since I was pulled in there with them. I only wish there had been more room for the romance part of the story so as not to feel that their attraction was all chemistry. Even though the love scenes were nice and steamy, they were overshadowed by the danger and action surrounding them. I did enjoy the read and how it kept me guessing. Now I can’t wait for Dante’s book to see what happens next.

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

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Kindle $8.69 http://georiot.co/2S2X | Amazon Paperback $8.86 http://georiot.co/ysc | B&N (Paperback $9.03/ Nook $10.49) http://bit.ly/RVL5r9 | Kobo $8.69 http://bit.ly/1fEDJNK

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✦The Phoenix Fire Series by Cynthia Eden ~ Reading Order✦
✦Book 1: Burn For Me
Review 4 Stars: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-Xc
Kindle http://georiot.co/2az5 | Amazon Paperback http://georiot.co/3vsB | B&N http://bit.ly/KMNn7r | Kobo http://bit.ly/M0fgdZ
✦Book 2: Once Bitten, Twice Burned
Kindle http://georiot.co/2S2X | Amazon Paperback http://georiot.co/ysc | B&N http://bit.ly/RVL5r9 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1fEDJNK
✦Book 3: Playing With Fire (August 26, 2014)
Kindle http://georiot.co/3N5p | Amazon Paperback http://georiot.co/1J34 | B&N http://bit.ly/1fEERkw | Kobo http://bit.ly/1ioFSwR

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Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Cynthia is also a two-time finalist for the RITA® award (she was a finalist both in the romantic suspense category and in the paranormal romance category). Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over thirty novels and novellas.

Cynthia is a “hybrid” author. She has published extensively with New York (her New York publishers include Kensington, Grand Central, and Harlequin), and she has also enjoyed success in her indie writing career.

Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking. You can find Cynthia chatting daily on Twitter (www.twitter.com/cynthiaeden) or on her Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cynthiaedenfanpage).

Review: FORGED (World of the Nightwalkers, Book 4) by Jacquelyn Frank

FORGED (World of the Nightwalkers, Book 4) by Jacquelyn Frank
Release Date: April 29, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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✿BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank comes a seductive new paranormal romance set in the World of the Nightwalkers, as a battle-scarred bodyguard and a sensitive beauty risk their lives—and their hearts—in the face of evil.

When Katrina Haynes discovers a large man lying wounded in the snow, she fears he is at death’s door. But as Kat tends to his injuries, she quickly realizes that they’re the least of her worries. With an irresistible Scottish brogue and a strange ability to harden his chiseled body like a statue, the stranger awakens a desire she is unable to resist—and a fascination about the intriguing world he exists in.

As a proud Gargoyle, Ahnvil must safeguard the Nightwalker to whom he’s sworn fealty. But as this bewitching woman nurses him back to health, arousing an almost uncontrollable hunger within him, he is possessed with the fierce impulse to protect her as well. And he will have to shield her—for by coming to his rescue, Kat has placed herself in the middle of a supernatural war . . . and exposed herself to dark, powerful magic. As human and Gargoyle forge an unbreakable bond, Kat will discover that despite his intimidating strength and size, one thing Ahnvil does not possess is a heart of stone.

✿REVIEW:

I enjoyed the latest installment of the Nightwalker series, a world filled with all sorts of supernatural creatures with very human like emotions and desires. Ahnvil is all alpha and I loved the way he had to bend to the will of a strong woman, Kat, who keeps her strength despite her own vulnerabilities. I only wish she had given in to her desires sooner rather than dragging things along, that became a little tedious. The back story flowed easily with the romance and had enough danger to keep you wondering what would happen next. Through all the struggles, Ms. Frank cleverly brought the two Nightwalker worlds together and I look forward to seeing how she will blend it all together for the big battle to come.

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

✿BUY LINKS:
Kindle $5.99  http://amzn.to/1CIAea9 | B&N $7.99 http://bit.ly/1k5Y3dA

20140426-113754.jpg✦The World of Nightwalkers Series by Jacquelyn Frank ~ Reading Order✦
✦Book 1: Forbidden ➢ http://amzn.to/1fNkN0n
✦Book 2: Forever ➢ http://amzn.to/1hJS7GI
Review ➢ http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-aC
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BLOG TOUR, Review & Giveaway: Stop Dragon My Heart Around by Susannah Scott

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Stop Dragon My Heart Around by Susannah Scott
Publication Date: April 28, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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Lucky Leprechaun underwear ironed? Check.

Gold plated hearing aids? Check.

Pink doggy booties, times four? Check.

Tee is Vegas’s favorite casino hostess, ready to grant her high rollers their every quirky wish. But when her own wish to financially help her Paiute Tribe finally comes true, she decides to double-down with lady luck and go for a hot hook-up with her sexy boss, Leo. Unfortunately, Tees about to find out why their romance is such a long shot—Leo is a shape-shifting dragon.

Leo needs a proper dragon mate to save his waning dragon form, and despite their magnetic sexual attraction, he knows Tee is anything but proper—or a dragon. But when threats arise from Tee’s tribe, Leos protective instincts kick in. Can he give up his dragon form for the woman he loves—even if it means shortening his life? Or has Tee finally had enough of having her heart dragged around?

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A sexy dragon shifter romance where the hero looks like Thor? Yes, please! How could I not enjoy his story? This is the second book in Susannah Scott’s dragon shifter series and is set in a Vegas casino. The dragons can hide in plain site in the magic filled city. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters in Stop Dragon My Heart Around. Tee is a casino hostess that works for Leo who has been in love with Leo since she met him. While Leo wants Tee he doesn’t think she is his mate and she has to fight to get Leo to admit his feelings for her. Their chemistry together heated up the pages. I can’t wait for the next book in the series! I recommend this series for readers looking for a steamy dragon shifter romance that is a quick read. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend starting with the first book to enjoy the entire series.

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

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Susannah Scott writes dragon-filled Paranormal Romance and lives with her family in Southern Missouri. She loves connecting with readers through Social Media—and almost always replies!

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“I told you we’d see celebrities here!” Trixie exclaimed and squeezed the brunette woman’s bare arm.

“Celebrities?” Tee asked in confusion.

“It’s that hotty superhero with the hammer.” Angie pointed at Leo. Her mouth hung open to show a brass tongue piercing.

“Thor,” Trixie whispered and smacked her gum again. “I bet he has a big ole hammer too.”
Beside her, Leo smiled and shrugged, like he had some super hero secret he couldn’t share.

Ridiculous.

“This is not Thor,” Tee said with an uncomfortable laugh. Next to the diminutive young women, she felt gawky. She straightened her stooping shoulders and stretched to her full height. Then, she gave the two a smile she hoped conveyed patient helpfulness.

Leo was tall, even taller than her, with blondish hair that brushed his shirt collar. His eyes were deep set like the actor’s, and he definitely had the forearms and muscle packed in all the hunky places. But he was so much more than some hammer-throwing cartoon.

He was Leo. He was real, and she’d wanted him from the first moment he’d walked toward her across the Bellagio foyer. Then he’d smiled at her, and her heart had done a ridiculous loop-de-loop and she’d been lost.

***

“Just answer me one question and I’ll never bring this up again.”

“All right.” Leo looked relieved.

Tee stepped closer to him so the front of their bodies touched. Leo leaned against the elevator wall away from her, but not before she felt the evidence of his desire. “Do you want me?”

He dropped fisted hands from his pockets. “No.”

“You’re lying.” She leaned against him, feeling the heat of him down the front of her body. “Why would you lie about something that’s so easy to disprove?”

“You said one question.”

His denial fired through her doubt. She knew he wanted her. The heat of his body touched her bare legs, and an achy need tightened her spine, stretching her closer to his mouth.
“Then what I wear or don’t wear shouldn’t bother you at all.” She stepped close enough to feel the fabric of his suit on her bare legs. Feel the bulge of aroused man between his legs. She put one arm on either side of him, caging him. “My being this close to you shouldn’t bother you at all either.”

“It doesn’t.” He shoved his arms between them and raised his head so she saw the underside of his chin. He hadn’t shaved. The stubble of his beard poked through his skin, and she wanted to kiss it, to taste the slight saltiness.

She put her lips to the juncture of his jaw and ear.

***

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✦BOOK 1: Luck of the Dragon by Susannah Scott $2.99 #Dragons #PNR
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BROKEN by Lauren Layne Teaser Reveal and Cover Spotlight

Lauren Layne, the author of the hit New Adult romance Isn’t She Lovely, and Random House’s Flirt imprint, are thrilled to share a first look at BROKEN, Lauren’s upcoming New Adult romance, and spotlight her gorgeous new cover!

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BROKEN by Lauren Layne
Flirt New Adult Romance
On sale: September 2, 2014
ISBN: 978-0-553-39035-3

About the book:

Lauren Layne’s heart-wrenching novel tells the story of a girl with secrets, a guy with scars, and a love that could save them both . . . or destroy them.

When Olivia Middleton abandons the glamour of Park Avenue for a remote, coastal town in Maine, everyone assumes she’s being the kind do-gooder she’s always been. But Olivia has a secret: helping an injured war veteran reenter society isn’t about charity—it’s about penance. Only, Olivia’s client isn’t the grateful elderly man she’s expecting. Instead, he’s a brooding twenty-four-year-old who has no intention of being Olivia’s path to redemption . . . and whose smoldering gaze and forbidden touch might be her undoing.

Paul Langdon doesn’t need a mirror to show him he’s no longer the hotshot quarterback he was before the war. He knows he’s ugly—inside and out. He’ll do anything to stay in self-imposed exile, even accept his father’s ultimatum that Paul tolerate the newest caretaker for three months or lose his inheritance. But Paul doesn’t count on the beautiful twenty-two-year-old who makes him long for things that he can never have. And the more she slips past his defenses, the more keeping his distance is impossible.

Now Paul and Olivia have to decide: Will they help each other heal? Or are they forever broken?

** Teaser Reveal!**

Olivia squirms. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

“I’ve never known a female to acquiesce that easily without a catch. How about you hit me with it now and get it over with?”

Olivia shrugs. “Fine. I was going to say that I won’t run alone, if you promise to go with me.”

“No,” I say, almost before she’s finished her sentence.

“Why not?”

I rap my cane once against the ground. “Well, for starters, despite the fact that there are tortoises that could surpass your sorry excuse for a jog, I’m in no shape to accompany even the most pathetic of runners.”

“What a handy skill you have of overloading a sentence with insults,” she says as she reaches up to adjust her ponytail. “That must be helpful what with your thriving social life and all.”

I thump my cane against the ground again, studying her. “Must be nice, picking on the cripple.”

Olivia rolls her eyes. “Please. Your soul’s more crippled than your leg.”

She has no idea how right she is, and I have no intention of letting her anywhere close enough to find out. I’ve gotten good at shutting people out by pushing them away . . . being as nasty as possible until they reach their breaking point. But with her? It’s different.

20140424-071251.jpg We hope you enjoyed this sneak peek of BROKEN by Lauren Layne! Love everything Lauren Layne? Her newest adult contemporary romance in the Sex, Love and Stiletto series, JUST ONE NIGHT, is on sale now!

Review 4.5 Stars: Just One Night: Sex, Love & Stiletto Series, Book 3 by Lauren Layne http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1bL
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SEX, LOVE & STILETTO SERIES BY LAUREN LAYNE
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BOOK 1: After the Kiss
BOOK 2: Love the One You’re With
BOOK 3: Just One Night

ABOUT LAUREN LAYNE
Lauren Layne writes contemporary romance for Grand Central Publishing (Forever) and Random House (Loveswept), as well as new adult for Random House’s Flirt line.

Lauren graduated from Santa Clara University with B.S. in Political Science that she has yet to put to good use. After dabbling in an e-commerce career, she decided to quit talking about writing and actually do it.

In addition to reading and writing romance, Lauren’s a lover of gin cocktails, fluffy dogs, sparkling wine, cheese for dinner, Manhattan (the city and the drink), and a really good mascara.

A Seattle-native, Lauren’s also lived in the Bay Area, Orange County and Manhattan. She’s currently writing back in the Pacific Northwest, but is always looking for the next city to call home

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