BLOG TOUR & REVIEW: SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL by Robin Covington

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From Robin Covington:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner takes all.

And Teague is not a man who likes losing.

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

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

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

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

Burn it up,

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

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

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

About Robin Covington:

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

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

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Social Media Links:

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

Excerpt:

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

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

For one more night—fuck the plan.

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

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

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

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

Blurb:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy Links ➢ $2.99 Kindle | Nook | Kobo

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

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

January 2014 WEEKLY RELEASE LIST 01/12-01/18 ✦Romance✦Paranormal Romance✦Erotica✦New Adult✦

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*This list will be pinned to the top of our FB page and updates will be made throughout the week. Buy links for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and Paperbacks. Amazon Global links are provided. Genre codes included with titles. Key to codes listed at the bottom of the list.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014
✦Sweet Southern Betrayal: A Boys Are Back in Town Novel by Robin Covington #CR (Cori 4 Stars) ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2h0B | Nook http://bit.ly/1m1b2Nw | Kobo http://bit.ly/1iBSuna
✦Falling for Her Soldier: A Perfect Kisses Novel by Ophelia London #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3pGV | Nook http://bit.ly/KdyL0T | http://bit.ly/1dHIe8r
✦Fighting For Irish (A Fighting for Love Novel) by Gina L. Maxwell #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2Qbo | Nook http://bit.ly/1a0vMW0 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1dHI7JT
✦Forever with You (Fixed Trilogy, Book 3) by Laurelin Paige #ER #CR ➢ Kindle $3.99 http://georiot.co/1QBP
✦Guardian For Hire: A For Hire Novel by Christine Bell #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle | Nook http://bit.ly/1gwZ4Kp | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cYoSLp
✦Hollywood Blackmail: A Seacliff Novel by Jackie Ashenden #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3Mx5 | Nook http://bit.ly/1eNhrd4 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cSa97T
✦In Bed with Mr. Wrong (An Out of Uniform Novel) by Katee Robert #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/4ADO | Nook http://bit.ly/1adzMjF | Kobo http://bit.ly/KdA6EE
✦Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2oz8 | Nook http://bit.ly/1hLAYzn | Kobo http://bit.ly/1dnBmCm
✦Resisting the Hero: An Accidentally in Love Novel by Cindi Madsen #CR ➢ $2.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/zHW | Nook http://bit.ly/1gwZC32 | Kobo http://bit.ly/1c9tcas
✦Wild Ones by Kristine Wyllys #CR ➢ Kindle $2.51 http://georiot.co/1Hp3 | Nook $2.99 http://bit.ly/1hdn7io | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/KRfdQu

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014
✦10 Ways to Handle the Best Man by Heidi Rice #CR ➢ Kindle $3.03 http://georiot.co/20xb | Nook $3.99 http://bit.ly/1c9qtOj | Kobo $3.49 http://bit.ly/1eNiLg1
✦Drew + Fable Forever (Novella) by Monica Murphy #NA #CR ➢ $0.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2iOr | Nook http://bit.ly/1a0wmDj | Kobo http://bit.ly/1m1d14
✦Her Valentine Fantasy by Nancy Warren #CR ➢ Kindle $3.03 http://georiot.co/1vIc | Nook $3.99 http://bit.ly/1hdnIRi | Kobo $3.49 http://bit.ly/1hdrjig
✦Lead Me On (Heart of Fame) by Lexxie Couper #CR ➢ Kindle $3.44 http://georiot.co/32SH | Nook $4.49 http://bit.ly/KdzpeF | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/1dHJg4d
✦The Shadow and the Night (Glenncailty Castle) by Lila Dubois #PNR ➢ Kindle $4.24 http://georiot.co/lXr | Nook $4.99 http://bit.ly/1foIKPj | Kobo $4.59 http://bit.ly/1hLEk5n

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
✦Something to Prove by Shannyn Schroeder #CR ➢ Kindle $4.61 http://georiot.co/fRb | B&N (Paperback $11.62/ Nook $5.49) http://bit.ly/1iBRIGT | Kobo $4.99 http://bit.ly/1ahB3D8
✦Hot Zone (Hotshots) by Anne Marsh #CR (Donna 4 Stars) ➢ Kindle $2.51 http://georiot.co/oHj | B&N $2.99 http://bit.ly/1dTr5ZB | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/1dTrs6t

✦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
#SF – Science Fiction Romance

Facebook ★GIVEAWAY★ Winner chooses Paranormal Romance or Contemporary Romance mini prize pack

Winner chooses Paranormal Romance or Contemporary Romance mini prize pack:
✦Paranormal Romance: Dark Wolf by Christine Feehan Hardback and Charm Bookmark
✦Contemporary Romance: Hot in Here by Lori Foster & The Last Man on Earth by Tracy Anne Warren Paperbacks and Charm Bookmark

Open internationally, but if cost of shipping outside US is more than cost of books I’ll send gift card.

To enter go to FB Post to Comment and Enter. winner will be announced today by 5PM Central.
Facebook Post: http://fb.me/Z1ZbhuJN

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Review: Pushing The Line (Line Series) by Kimberly Kincaid

Pushing The Line (Line Series) by Kimberly Kincaid
Publication Date: January 8, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Free-spirited artist Harper McGee is happy to go wherever the wind takes her…until her flight pattern sends her back to Brentsville, New York for her beloved grandmother’s funeral. Harper’s grief turns to shock, however, when she discovers her grandmother has named her sole proprietor of her candy shop, Luscious. But she has no intention of being anchored to one place, and anyway, she doesn’t know the first thing about running a kitchen or a business. Selling Luscious is the only viable option— until the shop catches fire due to old wiring. Fixing the damage requires major work, and if Harper wants to put it on the market, she needs major help.

Thrill-seeking firefighter Aaron Fisher has never walked away from a challenge or a friend. So when a fellow firefighter is hurt on a call and can’t complete a side job for his contracting company, Aaron’s quick to jump in. He’s done plenty of fix ‘er ups for his buddy in the past, and despite his silver spoon upbringing and his no-holds-barred attitude, swinging a hammer suits Aaron just fine. That is, until he discovers the client is the same impetuous woman he forcibly dragged from the flames of Brentsville’s local candy shop.

The more time Harper and Aaron spend at Luscious, the hotter their attraction burns, daring them both to shed their tough outer layers to reveal the tender desires beneath. But when a buyer makes Harper the offer of a lifetime, she must choose between roots and wings. Can two people who live in the moment learn to see past the moment, or will Aaron and Harper always live their lives pushing the line?

REVIEW:

This was a fun little story of Harper coming home and how Aaron helped her see where she belonged. The author showed their instant attraction grow into a friendship that of course blossomed into a heated romance. This was a feel-good story that I enjoyed. Ms. Kincaid’s writing is always smooth and the food themes always make me hungry. This time for candy. It was a nice addition to The Line Series and I was glad to see all of them together once again.

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

BUY LINK: Kindle $1.99

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✦THE LINE SERIES BY KIMBERLY KINCAID ~ READING ORDER✦
✦Love On The Line ➢ $0.99 Review 4 Stars
✦Drawing The Line ➢ $1.99 Review 4 Stars
✦Outside The Lines ➢ $1.99 Review 4.5 Stars
✦Pushing The Line ➢ $1.99 Review 4 Stars

✦BOX SET ➢ The Line Collection (The Line Series) by Kimberly Kincaid
Kindle: http://amzn.to/1IvYoFT
B&N: http://bit.ly/1aqe0fF
iBooks: http://apple.co/1CCqp6q

These books made our ★READING IN PAJAMAS: FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOKS 2013★ http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-V4

Amazon Romance Kindle Editor Booklists

This is so cool! Amazon has a bunch of lists with different categories. I just went through them and we have several of these on our Favorite Romances 2013 List, but some our new to me and I’m adding to my TBR:) /Cori

✦Here’s Our Lists:
★READING IN PAJAMAS: FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOKS 2013★ ➞ http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-V4
✦Top 10 & Favorites List ➞ http://bit.ly/1eLUM5d

✦Here’s Amazon’s List & Categories:
✦Amazon Romance Kindle Editor Booklists ➞ http://amzn.to/1bWJraJ
2013 Best Of the Year (19)
2013 Goodreads Choice Awards (20)
Fan Picks: Debut Authors (179)
Fan Picks: Page-Turners (32)
Fan Picks: Leading Lady (76)
Romance On the Beach (30)
Wedding Romances (28)
Royal Love (39)
Southern Charm (63)
Time Travel (55)
Billionaire Romances (58)
Military (79)
Office Romance (49)
Father Heroes (72)
Spies & Agents (88)
Vampires (82)
Secret Baby (45)
Cowboys (60)
Fantasy & Futuristic (53)
Inspirational (47)
Werewolves & Shifters (47)
Romantic Comedy (55)
Devils & Demons (39)
Vikings & Warriors (50)

Cover Reveal: Everlasting Sin by J. S. Cooper

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Everlasting Sin by J. S. Cooper
RELEASE DATE 2/24/14

Everlasting Sin is a new adult contemporary romance book by New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller J. S. Cooper.

Synopsis:

New Standalone novel from New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. S. Cooper

Hudson Blake
Tattooed. Hot. My best friend’s brother. Off-limits, except for that one night.

That One Night
Cannot be spoken of. Cannot be thought of. Cannot allow myself to daydream.

Daydream
That I’m going to become someone. That he can see me as someone.

Someone
To love. To forget. To believe. To taste.

To make me forget my everlasting sin once and for all.

This is new adult contemporary romance standalone book with no cliffhanger!

Goodreads | ​J.S. Cooper’s Author Page | Amazon Global Pre-order

Review: Ruined by An Ethan Frost Novel; A Loveswept New Adult Romance by Tracy Wolff

Ruined by An Ethan Frost Novel; A Loveswept New Adult Romance by Tracy Wolff
Publication Date: January 7, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Fans of Fifty Shades of Grey, Bared to You, and Release Me will be hooked on Ruined, an electrifying journey of emotional and sexual discovery that pushes two damaged souls to their breaking point—and beyond.

He’s the last man Chloe Girard should love . . . but the first she ever could.

Ethan Frost is a visionary, a genius, every woman’s deepest, darkest fantasy—even mine. And, somehow, I am his.

He stole into my life like a dream. Turned my reality upside down and made my every desire come true—especially those I never knew I had. He demanded everything I had to give and gave me everything of himself in return.

But dreams don’t last forever, and ours is no exception. Because my nightmares are darker, and my wounds deeper, than I could ever reveal. And as much as Ethan wants to protect me, the secrets we we share will only tear us apart.

REVIEW:

Having never read Tracy Wolff I wasn’t sure what to expect. The cover caught my eye and the plot sounded great. Great doesn’t begin to describe my love of this book. Right from the start I was hooked. Chloe landed a dream internship and a case of mistaken identity had me smiling and needing to find out how this would turn out. Ethan Frost was mistaken as the man making smoothies and he got under Chloe’s skin immediately. Their banter brought a smile to my face. Only Chloe would argue with the millionaire CEO of Frost Enterprises and not know it. The next opportunity Chloe has to run into Ethan their chemistry is explosive. Chloe has spent the last 5 years inside her own mind and can’t let it go. She believes that it would be easier to walk away from Ethan than to let him know the real her. Ethan wants Chloe like he has never wanted anything and will stop at nothing to have her. They continue to light up the pages as they get to know each other. I can say this book may have ‘ruined’ it for me for all other series as I can not wait for the next book.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ $2.99 Kindle | Nook

Review: The Last Man on Earth by Tracy Anne Warren

The Last Man on Earth by Tracy Anne Warren
Publication Date: January 7, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
From New York Times bestselling author Tracy Anne Warren comes a sexy and romantic new contemporary series about corporate combat in the boardroom and under-the-covers passion in the bedroom…

Idealistic good girl Madelyn Grayson believes in doing what’s right. Even as a high-powered executive in the mad world of advertising, she doesn’t cut corners, making her ad campaigns sizzle without having to burn anyone along the way.

Rival exec Zack Douglas never wastes an opportunity to land the next big deal—especially when it benefits him. A bad boy with a reputation to match, he has no qualms about doing whatever it takes to get ahead, no matter who gets in the way.

When a hot promotion pops up at their company, both Zack and Madelyn wind up on the short list for the position. But as the two square off, they discover that being heated rivals in the office makes for scorching bed play behind closed doors. Will Madelyn’s steamy, secret affair with Mr. Vice make her compromise her ideals—or worse, lose her heart?

FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!

REVIEW:
Right from the first page I was hooked and I couldn’t put this book down. Zack was a playboy and Madelyn hated everything about him. Everything about him except for the way he looked. Just looking at him took her breath away. He was handsome and he knew it. Zach and Madelyn couldn’t have been more opposite. A chance meeting led to burning up the sheets in what was suppose to be a one time encounter. They both knew one time would never be enough. They had to keep their affair quiet because they worked together and did not want to lose their jobs. They decided it would be a weekend thing and stay business as usual during the week. On weekends the sex was hot and it was amusing to watch as they continued to work together during the week. It wasn’t long before weekends weren’t enough. Madelyn fell in love with Zack. Zack swore he’d never fall in love again. I couldn’t wait to see if they would be able to work it out before it was too late. My only complaint is that I would have liked a more detailed ending. Other than that I loved the story and look forward to reading more books from Tracy Anne Warren.

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

BUY LINKS ➢ Kindle $5.99 | Amazon Paperback $7.19 | B&N $7.99 | Kobo $7.99

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

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

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

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

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

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

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

REVIEW:

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

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

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

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

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

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Cover Reveal: Dazed (Connections #2.5) by Kim Karr

Title: Dazed (Connections #2.5)
Release date: April 1st, 2014

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** DAZED ** (releases 4/1/2014 – novella)
✿ AMAZON preorder – http://amzn.to/1hpJgNf
✿ B&N preorder – http://bit.ly/1cOoxeO
✿ iTUNES preorder – http://bit.ly/1a4JC3T
✿ Goodreads – http://bit.ly/INDvKs
✿ Dreamcast – http://bit.ly/1c8aiDP

✿ Trailer

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…

✿ Excerpt
Excerpt from Dazed Connections #2.5 by Kim Karr
© 2014 by Kim Karr
Published by the Penguin Group
Release date: April 1, 2014

There’s something deliciously perverse about staring through the clear glass. All of my senses engage as I wait in line—the fragrance that fills the air as the fire crackles beneath the foil wrapped treats wafts under my nose, the beauty in each and every small package as they line the shelves with tiny dots and colored sprinkles mesmerizes me, the sound made as the silver sheet is peeled back to reveal the magnificence it holds captivates me, and the anticipation of the taste makes my mouth water. Ummm… just thinking of the first bite into the moist brown exterior with its bittersweet Belgian chocolate complimenting the flavor of the Madagascar bourbon vanilla that oozes from its inside has me trembling. The black and white cupcake—it’s simply perfection.

Amidst the skyscrapers in Los Angeles’ South Park neighborhood, Sprinkles is a gem tucked away for those of us who seek out a small piece of heaven. I don’t come here often, but when I do it’s for that one special treat. The menu describes it as, “Yin and Yang.” An ancient proverb that says, “Complementary opposites, such as light and dark, day and night, and masculine and feminine, seemingly may exist as contrary forces, but are actually interconnected.” Simply put, it says one gives rise to the other and it’s true— opposites attract. Without the vanilla inside, one could not possibly crave the chocolate outside—looking at the two parts united has me drooling.

“You know what they say about staring through the glass,” a deep husky voice says from behind me.

His words tingle my skin and my gaze snaps up. “Excuse me?” I stop short, in a daze, not even sure what he just said I was so lost in my thoughts.

He chuckles. “You know what they say about staring through the glass,” he repeats.

My eyes blink and come into focus on the upward tilt of his full lips. Then my eyes move to his smooth pale skin flecked with a light stubble, his nose seemingly sculpted even with a slight imperfection in its slope, large eyes with the most unusual gray color swirling from within, and chocolate brown colored hair framing his face in pieces—I’m not sure if he has just rolled out of bed or if product molds it just so. Either way, he is utterly beautiful.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Just be careful so you don’t fall in like Alice.” He smiles, displaying his bright white teeth.
“Again, I’m sorry but I have no idea what you’re talking about.” I notice his eyes sweep over me and my heart starts pounding.

“Through the Looking Glass,” he responds in a dangerously husky voice.

This time when he speaks I catch an accent, ever so slight but extremely sexy.

It reminds me of how Robert De Nero talks, just not as loud or fast. I continue to stare, unable to respond. I notice that his physique is long and lean. He’s dressed in worn jeans that fit him perfectly. His orange laced hiking boots scream I don’t conform. A pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses hang from the V of his gray sweater, which clings to his body perfectly. And an outdoor vest tops the outfit. It throws me off. It makes him look more like an Abercrombie model than a James Dean type. It’s a navy blue down and quilted one with a silver zipper. I don’t know why, but something about his outfit, about this man, captivates me.

“Number 98,” calls the girl from behind the counter.

He steps closer. His warm breath whispers across my neck. “Through the Looking Glass is the sequel to Alice in Wonderland. When Alice gets too close to the glass, she falls in and starts on a crazy journey,” he tells me as his arm waves in the air with a green ticket on display. Stepping closer, his gaze cuts from mine to the glass case as he hands his number to the clerk whose wearing a cute brown apron with the word Sprinkles scripted across it.

“Can I have a dozen of the black and white cupcakes?” he asks.

Suddenly alarmed, my eyes dart to the case as I watch the single remaining row of beautifully crafted cupcakes diminish until there are none left. My irritation flares as I glance at my number—97.

The beautiful stranger hands the clerk his credit card and waits to sign the slip.
“I was number 97, my number was before yours,” I say as he’s handed the bag that holds his treasure.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Here let me get the sales clerk’s attention so you don’t have to take another number,” he says.

I want to stomp my feet. I want to scream. I don’t want her attention. I don’t want another number. I want the cupcakes that he stole from me.

“Miss,” he calls draping his perfectly fit body over the case. She looks his way and with a charming grin he says, “Can you help this lovely lady? She missed her number being called.”

“Of course, I’m so sorry. How can I help you?” the girl asks averting her eyes from the man who looks like he should be on the cover of GQ magazine, over to me.

He smiles at me with a face that belongs on a billboard. “Don’t fall in.”

I swear he’s goading me. But then he tips his chin and a sexy, smoldering grin passes over his lips and I’m not so sure anymore. He turns to look at me one more time before he exits, and excitement flushes over my face. I nod a slight cursory acknowledgement, then he disappears and disappointment washes over me—he’s gone. Crap. The cupcakes are also gone. Double crap. And now I’m left wondering if he saw me staring at that flavor? Did he distract me on purpose so he could purchase them first? Urrr…I’m so angry right now I consider walking out, but when the clerk asks me what I’d like I settle for the Vanilla Milk Chocolate cakes—they are the mirror reflection of the black and whites, with vanilla cake and chocolate frosting, but they are not nearly as good.

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INFORMATION ABOUT BOOK #2:
Title: TORN (Connections #2)
TORN SYNOPSIS:

Rock star River Wilde brought Dahlia London back from the brink of hopelessness with his unwavering love and devotion. But their entwined history is about to test the strength of that love…

Dahlia was certain she had found true love and met her ‘Once in a Lifetime’ when she reconnected with River. But Dahlia’s world comes crashing down when someone from her past resurfaces, and all of River’s carefully hidden secrets are exposed.

River wants to show Dahlia that life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about dancing in the rain! But how many times can one broken heart be mended? Will River and Dahlia be able to face the turmoil together or will they be torn apart?

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What if a ‘Once in a Lifetime’ could happen twice?

Suffering from a past full of tragedy, Dahlia London’s soul has been left completely shattered. Happily ever after is a far cry from reality in her world. But, when she is reconnected with her past, the bonds that form are irrefutable.

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