February 4, 2014

Review: High Seduction (Adrenaline Search & Rescue) by Vivian Arend

High Seduction (Adrenaline Search & Rescue) by Vivian Arend
Publication Date: February 4, 2014
Series: Adrenaline Search & Rescue (Book 3)
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them…

As the chopper pilot for the elite Lifeline search-and-rescue team, Erin Tate is used to handling power. Calling the shots in the air is one thing—in the bedroom it leaves her cold. What she wants is a man strong enough to strip away her control.

Paramedic Timothy Dextor has a wild card reputation, and the dark appetites to prove it. The only thing missing is a woman he can share them with. Landing a position on the Lifeline squad puts his old flame back within reach. He already knows what Erin needs, and this time he’s not letting her go.

But when an emergency throws Erin and Timothy together in unanticipated ways, the stakes are raised—on the job and off. Now they’ll both discover the real meaning of control…and the risks that come from falling in love.

REVIEW:

This was an action packed story with both the romance and the rescues. I love how the SAR team had an easy camaraderie and worked together. They made it fun and pulse pumping all at the same time and the dangerous missions made for a great read. The romance between Tim and Erin progressed nicely and became flaming hot. Especially when Tim’s friend showed up. It is hard to decide which made my pulse pump more, the love scenes or the rescue missions. The writing was smooth and the characters believable. I loved it and can’t wait to read more about the Search and Rescue Squad.

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

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✦Adrenaline Search & Rescue Series by Vivian Arend – Reading Order✦
✦Book 1: High Risk ➢ http://amzn.to/1gHMUmg
Rebecca James was once revered for her devil-may-care attitude and backcountry survival skills. But ever since she lost her partner in a fatal accident, patches of her memory have been missing. And until she can recall those final, tragic moments before the accident, she can’t move on.

✦Book 2: High Passion ➢ http://amzn.to/1boJsIu
Alisha Bailey left a life of privilege for the dangerous but thrilling world of search and rescue. Denying the lure of attraction to her teammate is another sacrifice she’s made to prove to everyone—including her family— that she’s more than a pretty face or a business commodity.

✦Book 3: High Seduction ➢ http://amzn.to/1bif27P
As the chopper pilot for the elite Search and Rescue team Lifeline, Erin Tate is used to handling power. Calling the shots in the air is one thing—in the bedroom it leaves her cold. What she wants is a man strong enough to strip away her control.

February 3, 2014

Review: Melting the Ice (A Play-by-Play Novel, Book 7) by Jaci Burton

Melting the Ice (A Play-by-Play Novel, Book 7) by Jaci Burton
Publication Date: February 4, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated 4.5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Everything’s coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That’s when her brother suggests his best friend as a model—hockey player Drew Hogan.

Carolina and Drew already have a history—a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, it’s different. His perfect body would be for professional use only. This time, she could use him.

Drew is all for it. He’s looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he’s changed. If only he could thaw her emotions, convince her to let down her guard and let him in just one more time…

REVIEW:

In true Burton fashion Melting the Ice is another fantastic book in the Play by Play series. I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. I couldn’t put in down. Melting the Ice may be my favorite in this series to date. The romance and passion just felt so real. Carolina is launching her first designs at fashion week and needs a few male models for her mens clothing line. Carolina’s brother offers to help and enlists his college buddy, Drew’s help. Carolina’s brother doesn’t know about the one amazing night back in college that Carolina’s and Drew spent together. Carolina can’t seem to forget the amazing sex and Drew was gone the next morning like it never happened. Drew never forgot that night either, but he didn’t know how to handle the way he felt about that night. Fast forward years later and Drew feels like he has a second chance to see where things might have gone. Carolina doesn’t have time for a relationship now with her career coming first. Drew offers the perfect stress relief to Carolina. No strings sex. Carolina jumps on the offer thinking this might be the perfect solution to her stress levels. Neither of them planned on things going any further, but would either of them be able to leave their hearts out of it? A great stand alone book in a wonderful series.

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

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✦The Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton ~ Reading Order✦
Book 1: The Perfect Play ➢ http://amzn.to/1f0ehpN
Book 2: Changing the Game ➢ http://amzn.to/17yLOiW
Book 3: Taking A Shot ➢ http://amzn.to/I778p7
Book 4: Playing to Win ➢ http://amzn.to/19tuv2D
Book 5: Thrown By A Curve ➢ http://amzn.to/I77oV0
Book 6: One Sweet Ride ➢ http://amzn.to/1f0frS3
Novella: Holiday Games – Coming November 19, 2013 ➢ http://amzn.to/1b046ja
Book 7: Melting the Ice – Coming February 2014 ➢ http://amzn.to/19ttxU6
Book 8: Straddling the Line – Coming July 2014 ➢ http://amzn.to/1bDdQi0

✦Play by Play Series by Jaci Burton

» The Play by Play series is a steamy, sexy peek into the world of sports as seen through the Riley family. Mick Riley is a professional football player, his brother Gavin plays baseball. Their sister Jenna runs the family sports bar and doesn’t want anything to do with any guy involved with sports. Their parents are heavily involved in their lives and it’s a loving, tight knit family.

And I’m expanding the Play by Play series to include more characters beyond the Riley family. Hot, sexy, talented men who bonded together at college and remained friends beyond. I hope you’re going to love these men as much as you’ve loved and embraced my Riley family.

» I love sports. I have mad love for football, both pro as well as college. Come Fall you’ll find me planted in front of the television on the weekends to watch the Oklahoma Sooners play on Saturday and the St. Louis Rams play on Sunday. I grew up in St. Louis so Cardinals baseball has always been a big part of my life (Cardinals football was, too, before they moved to Arizona). I still remember as a kid watching one sport on television while my dad would listen to the other sport on the radio. I’m a big fan of NASCAR racing, and world cup soccer. My older son played soccer from the time he was five years old all the way through varsity soccer in high school. While I can’t catch a ball, kick a ball or throw a ball worth a damn, I love to watch it all.

» So having the chance to write a sports series has been a dream come true for me. And what better way to showcase my love for all things sports than to write this series. Hot, sexy, determined to have it all—their successes and their failures pave the way to the biggest win of their lives—that elusive happily ever after.

February 3, 2014

Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Letting Go (The Surrender Trilogy) by Maya Banks

Letting Go (The Surrender Trilogy) by Maya Banks
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Series: The Surrender Trilogy (Book 1)
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

THE FIRST BOOK OF THE SURRENDER TRILOGY

In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And never have the consequences of erotic exploration been so irresistibly inviting, so shockingly intimate, and so totally unexpected…

LETTING GO

Josslyn found perfection once, and she knows she’ll never find it again. Now widowed, she seeks the one thing her beloved husband couldn’t give her: dominance. Lonely, searching for an outlet for her grief and wanting only a brief taste of the perfection she once enjoyed, she seeks what she’s looking for at an exclusive club that caters to people indulging in their most hedonistic fantasies. She never imagined that what she’d find would be the one man who’s long been a source of comfort—and secret longing. Her husband’s best friend.

Dash has lived in an untenable position for years: in love with his best friend’s wife but unwilling to act on that attraction. He’d never betray his best friend. And so he’s waited in the wings, offering Joss unconditional support and comfort as she works past her grief, hoping for the day when he can offer her more.

When he finds her in a club devoted to the darker edges of desire, he’s furious because he thinks she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Until she explains in detail what it is she wants. What she needs. As realization sets in, he is gripped by fierce, unwavering determination. If she wants dominance, he is the only man who will introduce her to that world. He is the only man who will touch her, cherish her…love her. And the only man she’ll ever submit to.

Letting Go is the first book in The Surrender Trilogy and is an emotional second chance romance between two friends. After she loses her husband Joss did not think she would find love again. After three years of mourning she decides she wants something her deceased husband couldn’t give her….dominance. Dash has been in love with Joss since the moment he met her and has never acted on it because she was married to his best friend. He helps her grieve and comforts her while she mourns hoping when she moves on he will be the man she moves on with. When Joss walks into a Dom/Submissive club on the arm of another man he is furious. He then decides if Joss is looking for a Dom than he will be the only one for her. They enter a Dom/ Sub relationship and have struggles along the way. There story is ultimately a love story about overcoming loss and finding love again. It’s an emotional read. There is also lots of scorching sex. I look forward to reading the next book in the trilogy when it comes out in April.

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

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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.

The Surrender Trilogy ~ Reading Order
✦Book 1: Letting Go, February 4, 2014
✦Book 2: Giving In, May 6, 2014
✦Book 3: Taking It All, August 5, 2014

In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them.

✦Letting Go (Surrender Trilogy) Coming FEBRUARY 4, 2014

In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And never have the consequences of erotic exploration been so irresistibly inviting, so shockingly intimate, and so totally unexpected…

Josslyn found perfection once, and she knows she’ll never find it again. Now widowed, she seeks the one thing her beloved husband couldn’t give her. Dominance. Lonely and searching for an outlet for her grief and wanting only a brief taste of the perfection she once enjoyed, she seeks what she’s looking for at an exclusive club that caters to people indulging in their most hedonistic fantasies. She never imagined that what she’d find is the one man who’s long been a source of comfort—and secret longing. Her husband’s best friend.

Dash has lived in an untenable position for years. In love with his best friend’s wife and unwilling to act on that attraction. He’d never betray his best friend. And so he’s waited in the wings, offering Joss unconditional support and comfort as she works past her grief, hoping for the day when he can offer her more.

Buy Links: Kindle $7.99 http://amzn.to/I2fG0D | Amazon Paperback $10.12 http://amzn.to/18bvx9N | B&N (Paperback $10.32/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1cI2R51 | Kobo $9.99 http://bit.ly/I7kW3U

✦Giving In (Surrender Trilogy) Coming MAY 6, 2014

In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. Now, the story continues as one woman, haunted by the shadows of the past, explores the possibilities of a new beginning in ways she never could have imagined…

Kylie sees the way Jensen looks at her. The dark promise in his eyes. That rough edge of dominance she knows he possesses. But dominance is the one thing that frightens her above all else. She and her brother barely survived a childhood steeped in violence and abuse. She could never give up total control and submit to a man. Especially a man like Jensen. Could she?

Jensen sees the shadows in Kylie’s eyes. Knows he has to tread very carefully or risk losing any chance he has with her. All he wants is the opportunity to show her that dominance doesn’t equal pain, bondage or discipline. That emotional surrender is the most powerful of all, and that to submit—fully to him—will fulfill the aching void in her heart in a way nothing else ever will.

Pre-order Buy Links: Kindle $7.99 http://amzn.to/18bwTRV | Amazon Paperback $12.14 http://amzn.to/1c70HMi | B&N (Paperback $12.14/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/17veVqv

✦Taking It All (Surrender Trilogy) Coming AUGUST 5, 2014

In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And for a married couple taking steps to renew their marriage, the consequences of one single moment of inattention may come at a price the husband never expects.

Chessy and Tate have been married for several years. In the beginning, their relationship was everything she wanted. Passionate. All consuming. She offered her submission freely and Tate cherished her gift with a tenderness that made her feel safe. Content. Wanted. And loved beyond all measure. But as the years have gone by, Tate has become more immersed in making his business the success it has become, and Chessy has taken a back seat to his business obligations. Growing unhappier with the status of their once blissful marriage, Chessy knows that something has to give. Or they stand to lose it all

Tate loves his wife. Has always loved her. Providing for her has always been his number one priority. But lately she’s seemed unhappy, and he’s worried. Worried enough that he arranges for a night together that he hopes will reignite the fire that once burned like an inferno between them.

But a business call at the wrong time threatens everything. Chessy’s safety, his concentration, his wife’s faith in him as her husband, a man sworn to love and protect her above all else. Gutted with the realization that he’s going to lose her—has already lost her—he readies for the fight of his life. Whatever it takes, he’ll get her back. And prove to her that nothing is more important than her love. And that if she’ll allow him to prove himself one more time, he’ll take it all. Everything. But he’ll give far more back. Himself. His undying love.

January 31, 2014

Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway – Bound: The Mastered Series by Lorelei James

Bound: The Mastered Series by Lorelei James
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Series: The Mastered Series (Book 1)
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

FIRST IN A NEW SERIES

In the new Mastered series by New York Times bestselling author Lorelei James, a woman’s desire to shatter her inhibitions leaves her unprepared for where that erotic journey will take her….

Former small-town girl Amery Hardwick is living her dream as a graphic designer in Denver, Colorado. She’s focused on building her business, which leaves little time for dating—not that she needs a romantic entanglement to fulfill her. When her friend signs up for a self-defense class as part of her recovery after an attack, Amery joins her for support. That’s where she meets him.

Ronin Black, owner of the dojo, is so drawn to Amery that he takes over her training—in public and in private. The enigmatic Ronin pushes Amery’s boundaries from the start, and with each new tryst, Amery becomes addicted to the pleasure and to him. But when Amery senses Ronin is hiding something, she questions her total trust in him, despite the undeniable thrill of his possession….

Absolutely amazing! Bound took my breath away and left me wanting more. There was more passion in this book than I have ever read. Amery is a small town graphic designer that offered to take a self defense class to help her friend break out of her shell. Little did she know she would come face to face with Ronin Black. Ronin Black is the very definition of an alpha male. He is drawn to Amery from the moment he meets her. The passionate sex was blistering. I have never been so captivated by a book. The sex is unconventional, smoldering and unlike any of Lorelei James previous books. This book is definitely a cliff hanger that will leave to the reader anxiously awaiting the next book in this series. I can’t wait for the March release of Unwound.

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

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Lorelei James is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Blacktop Cowboys and Rough Riders series as well as the steamy new Mastered series. She lives in the Black Hills of western South Dakota with her family.

Visit her online at http://www.loreleijames.com, http://www.facebook.com/lorelei-james, and http://www.twitter.com/loreleijames.

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UNWOUND, The Mastered Series Book 2 by Lorelei James
Publication Date: March 25, 2014

…a man’s need for control is tested by the one woman he’ll risk everything for…

When sensei Ronin Black first encounters Amery Hardwick, the fire in her eyes ignites a sexual spark a thousand times better than the primal rush he used to get from mixed martial arts matches. She accepts his darker edges and admits to him that her desires aren’t as wholesome as he believed. And before long Ronin is grappling with emotions he’s never felt before…
Yet despite demanding Amery bare her body and soul to him, Ronin holds a part of himself back. When she learns Ronin’s secret and walks out, his life begins to unravel. To regain her trust he must let go of his pride and prove to her that it’s more than passion binding them together. But after their private pleasures are made public, Ronin is unsure if he’s the right man for Amery. Can they face the consequences together? Or will their differences rip them apart…

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Tagged Berkley/NAL, Blog Tour, Lorelei James, Review & Giveaway - Bound: The Mastered Series by Lorelei James
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January 6, 2014

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

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

Posted in 4 Stars, Dawn's Reviews, romance reviews
Tagged Berkley/NAL, Signet Romance, The Last Man on Earth by Tracy Anne Warren, Tracy Anne Warren
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December 17, 2013

Review: Come to Me Quietly: The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson

Come to Me Quietly: The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson
Publication Date: January 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From the acclaimed bestselling author of Lost to You and When We Collide comes a New Adult novel of one woman’s obsession: a man who’s as passionate as he is elusive—and as tempting as he is trouble…

Aleena Moore is haunted by Jared Holt. It’s been six years since she’s seen her brother’s best friend, the self-destructive bad boy she secretly loved in high school. As the years pass, she knows it’s time to move on. Time to decide between a practical nursing degree and her true dream as an artist. Time to get over Jared and give another guy a chance…

Just when she opens her heart to her friend, Gabe, Aly returns home to find Jared sleeping on her couch. The teenage boy she loved has grown into a man she can’t resist. Covered in tattoos and lost in rage, he’s begging to be saved from his demons—the memories of the day he destroyed his family. As the two reconnect, their passion is hot enough to torch Aly’s judgment. But can she risk her future for a man who lives on the edge of destruction?

REVIEW:

What a powerful story. I was not sure if I was going to like the writing style because the story switched between Aly’s point of view and Jared’s point of view. I ended up falling in love with the characters and the writing style. I have not read a story in a while that was written so realistically. My heart broke for Jared and Aly as their story was shared. Aly was in love with Jared since she was a little girl chasing him and her brother around. Jared had to deal with some serious heartache, and at times I was not sure if he would overcome his struggles. Jared was her first crush and her first love. To have them reconnect after so many years was truly moving. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $5.12 | Amazon Paperback $10.57 | B&N (Paperback $10.54/ Nook $5.99) | Kobo $5.99

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Tagged A. L. Jackson, Berkley/NAL, Come to Me Quietly: The Closer to You Series by A. L. Jackson
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December 9, 2013

Review: The Valentine’s Arrangement: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich

The Valentine’s Arrangement: A Hard Feelings Novel by Kelsie Leverich
EBOOK Publication Date: January 31, 2013
Paperback Publication Date: December 31, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

The “emotional, spicy-hot story” (Belle’s Book Bag) that propelled Kelsie Leverich to the New York Times bestseller list!

Tattoo artist Ronnie Clark is counting the days until Valentine’s Day is over. Ronnie doesn’t do romance. She doesn’t do flowers or dates, and she sure as hell doesn’t do love—not anymore. Love leads to heartbreak, and she’s vowed never to let herself get hurt again.

Sergeant First Class Kale Emerson is home on his midtour leave from Iraq, but he only has one thing on his mind—returning to his soldiers to finish leading their mission. He’s dedicated to his men and to his country, and he’s not interested in getting wrapped up in a distracting relationship…but casual sex, that’s a different story. From the moment he sees Ronnie, he wants her. And he agrees to her terms: no romance, no fluff—just passion.

But as their sexual chemistry ignites, the lines of their arrangement get blurry, and Ronnie starts to push Kale away. And when Kale realizes he’s found his match in this gorgeous razor-tongued woman who is hell-bent against love, winning her heart could be the toughest battle he has ever fought.

REVIEW:

Absolutely loved this story! I never read a book by this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The story sounded interesting so I thought I’d give it a try. Ronnie is a tattoo artist with a smart mouth, and Kane is a bad ass military man. I could feel the temptation right from their first meeting. He took one look at her and wanted her like no other women. She took one look at him and knew she would have to fight her desire. She had sworn off all military men, but Kane was to much for her to resist. The passion between these two was amazing, and the sex was hot! Their story was truly heartfelt and emotional throughout the book, but not to the point it overshadowed Ronnie and James story. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $3.79 | Amazon Paperback $10.50 | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99)

✦Hard Feelings Series by Kelsie Leverich ~ Reading Order✦
✦The Valentine’s Arrangement (Jan 31, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/18iUdwM | Amazon Paperback $10.50 http://amzn.to/18xmhr0 | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1bsOm6f
✦Feel the Rush (Aug 20, 2013) ➢ Kindle $3.79 http://amzn.to/IYFCLf | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $3.99) http://bit.ly/1f2qQh7 | Kobo $3.99 http://bit.ly/18PLbI8
✦Pretending She’s His (Nov 19, 2013) ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/1clppXX | Nook http://bit.ly/1f2qFT1 | Kobo http://bit.ly/J8jGxS
✦A Beautiful Distraction (May 6, 2014) ➢ Kindle $5.12 http://amzn.to/1aPlrFS | B&N (Paperback $10.50/ Nook $5.99) http://bit.ly/19d3ftN

December 4, 2013

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

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

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

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

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

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

REVIEW:

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

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

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Posted in 4.5 Stars, Cori's Reviews, romantic suspense
Tagged Berkley/NAL, Hot Pursuit: A Sugarland Blue Novel by Jo Davis, Jo Davis, Romantic Suspence, Signet
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December 3, 2013

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

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

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

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

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

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

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

REVIEW:

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

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Posted in 4 Stars, Cori's Reviews, romance reviews
Tagged Berkley/NAL, Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy, Gabriel's Redemption by Sylvain Reynard, Sylvain Reynard
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