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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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

SALE 99 CENTS Today Only – Playing the Part by Robin Covington

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Robin Covington’s bestselling Brazen book, PLAYING THE PART, is a Kindle Daily Deal today and on sale for 99 Cents! Kindle: http://amzn.to/1brNNrG

“PLAYING THE PART blew me away with its great characters, fast pace, and enough heat to warrant more than a few cold showers. Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2013 and a perfect representation of the Entangled Brazen line. I highly recommend it.” – NYT and USAToday Bestselling Author, Gina L. Maxwell

✦READING IN PAJAMAS✦ REVIEW LINK – RATED 5 STARS: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-eQ

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Blurb:

The harder they play . . . the harder they fall.

After publicly self-destructing over a heartbreak a year ago, bestselling romance writer Piper James is now making nice with her publisher by agreeing to teach Hollywood’s favorite action star how to act like he’s in love. Only playboy Mick Blackwell has no clue what love looks like.

When a seductive heat ignites between Piper and Mick, she jumps at the chance for a bit of fun between the sheets, but with two stipulations: she’s kept out of the public eye and things end when she returns to New York. Only Mick keeps changing the rules on her. Tempted by America’s favorite bad boy, Piper is wondering how far she’s willing to bend…

★GIVEAWAY★
To celebrate, she’s giving away an awesome prize pack: An action movie, a romance novel, popcorn, movie candy, Robin Covington SWAG and a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

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Playing the Part by Robin Covington Release Week Event

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PLAYING THE PART Release Week Event

I love movies. I love movie stars. I love romance novels.

In my latest release, PLAYING THE PART, I got to combine all three and set the book in L.A., a private estate in Hawaii, and in NYC. My story took place on movie sets, glamorous premieres, and the Oscars.

And I got to write about the action-movie star voted the Sexiest Man Alive for the past two years: Mick Blackwell. He’s a sexy, intriguing playboy who loves to break the rules. But he’s met his match in Piper James — a sassy romance novelist who decides that Mick is just what she needs to spice up her short visit to L.A.

I loved writing this book.

Early reviews for PtP have been amazing. NYT and USAToday Bestselling author Gina L. Maxwell said, “PLAYING THE PART blew me away with it’s great characters, fast pace, and enough heat to warrant more than a few cold showers. Mick and Piper complement each other perfectly and make the reader root for them from Page 1. Robin’s writing is tight and engaging and she nailed her characters. Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2013.”

To celebrate the release, I’m giving away 11 packs full of awesome! The prize pack includes: A movie (either a Mick Blackwell action movie or a Piper James romance-my choice), popcorn, movie candy, and Robin Covington SWAG.

And . . . one lucky winner will get a prize pack and a $50 Amazon gift card!

I will pick the winners on Friday, June 20, 2013 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! You can enter at each stop to increase your chances.

Burn it up,
Robin
Sizzling Romance. Burning Up the Sheets . . . one page at a time.

Robin’s Bio:

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Robin Covington, who NYT Best Selling authors, Robyn Carr and Carly Phillips, said was their new “auto-buy author”, writes sizzling hotcontemporary and paranormal romance.

A Night of Southern Comfort, her best-selling debut novel earned 4.5 stars and was touted by RT Book Reviews as bringing a “fresh, modern feel to the genre while still sticking to the things that get our adrenaline pumping — sex and danger”. When she’s not exploring the theme of fooling around and falling in love, she’s collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Mangianello.

Robin is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Washington Romance Writers, a faculty member at Romance University, a member of the Waterworld Mermaids, and a contributor to the Happy Ever After blog at USA Today. You can find Robin on her website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter (@RobinCovington).

Robin lives in Maryland with her hilarious husband, brilliant children, and ginormous puppy.

Social Media:
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Playing the Part Buy Links:
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Tour Schedule:
June 9 – Reading Between the Wines
June 10 – Reading In Pajamas
June 10 – A Book Whores Obsession
June 10 – Book Chick Blog Reviews
June 10 – Ravishing Romances
June 11 – Sandwich Making Book Bitches
June 11 – Michelle Chew Writes
June 12 – Shh Moms Reading
June 12 – Books n Kisses
June 12 – Scorching Book Reviews
June 13 – Nothing Better than a Book
June 20 – Book Lovin Mamas

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About Playing the Part:
The harder they play . . . the harder they fall.

After publicly self-destructing over a heartbreak a year ago, bestselling romance writer Piper James is now making nice with her publisher by agreeing to teach Hollywood’s favorite action star how to act like he’s in love. Only playboy Mick Blackwell has no clue what love looks like.
When a seductive heat ignites between Piper and Mick, she jumps at the chance for a bit of fun between the sheets, but with two stipulations: she’s kept out of the public eye and things end when she returns to New York. Only Mick keeps changing the rules on her. Tempted by America’s favorite bad boy, Piper is wondering how far she’s willing to bend…

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Playing the Part Excerpt
“I have a dilemma,” he said. His voice was deep and measured but edged with the rough finish that made him a dream to listen to in surround sound. Piper swore she saw a jolt of fire in the mossy green depths of his eyes as he moved even closer.
Whoa. Mick Blackwell was hitting on her. And her body was responding like an addict who’d suddenly stumbled upon a pile of their favorite dope. He might be off-limits, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t indulge a little.
“What is your dilemma?” She mirrored his movement, deliberately stepping closer to the high voltage area of his body. Damn, he was like a sexual magnet, the black hole of hotness dragging her down.
He nodded. “I don’t know whether to call security or to get your phone number.” His expression shifted slightly, the twist in his smile even sexier—if that were even possible.
Oh, sweet sugar.
Mick moved in a half step closer, and heat swept over her skin, settling in her most intimate places. He was man every woman wanted in spite of his playboy reputation. Or maybe because of it. She loved men who came with a warning label. And Mick Blackwell didn’t just have a label—he had a neon “Flammable. Do not touch” sign flashing over his head.
But she couldn’t let a guy like him think he had the upper hand. Where was the fun in that?
“Maybe I should call security on you.” Piper licked her lips, delighting in the way his pupils dilated as he watched the movement of her tongue.
He let out a laugh, flashing a bit of his perfect, white teeth. Apparently, Mr. Blackwell liked a challenge.
“My mama taught me not to talk to strangers or dangerous men,” she said. “I think I’m supposed to go to the nearest public area and find a member of law enforcement.”
“So I’m a stranger?” He raised a hand and traced a finger along his lower lip in what was clearly an open invitation.
God help her, she wanted to follow that path with her mouth. “Actually, I think you fall into the dangerous category.”
“You have no idea.”
Oh, yes she did.

Playing the Part by Robin Covington

PLAYING THE PART (Entangled Brazen) by Robin Covington
Publication Date: June 10, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
The harder they play . . . the harder they fall.

After publicly self-destructing over a heartbreak a year ago, bestselling romance writer Piper James is now making nice with her publisher by agreeing to teach Hollywood’s favorite action star how to act like he’s in love. Only playboy Mick Blackwell has no clue what love looks like.

When a seductive heat ignites between Piper and Mick, she jumps at the chance for a bit of fun between the sheets, but with two stipulations: she’s kept out of the public eye and things end when she returns to New York. Only Mick keeps changing the rules on her. Tempted by America’s favorite bad boy, Piper is wondering how far she’s willing to bend…

REVIEW:
I loved Playing the Part! I have read Robin Covington’s The Boys Are Back In Town Series and I loved them, so I was really excited to get an ARC of Playing the Part. I devoured it in a couple hours! Robin Covington knows how to write smoking hot romance! Playing the Part is one of those stories that sticks with the reader and leaves a smile on your face when you are done. I loved the plot for Playing The Part! It captured and held my attention from the first page. I also loved the characters. Robin Covington has a way of writing her characters that really draws the reader in and makes them feel the characters. Piper and Mick have instant chemistry when they meet on the set for the movie based on Piper’s book that Mick is starring in. Mick is having trouble with the love scenes and Piper has been sent in to coach him though the scenes. I loved their interactions with each other. They had smoking hot chemistry and passion. Playing the Part is a fun, steamy romance that left me wanting more when it ended. I am hoping some of the secondary characters get their own stories. You don’t want to miss this book! Robin Covington’s books are on my must read list!

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

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Buy Links:
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Robin Covington – His Southern Temptation (The Boys are Back in Town, #2) – 5 Stars

Robin Covington – His Southern Temptation (The Boys are Back in Town, #2)
Publication Date: April 1, 2013
Rating: 5 Stars

Book Description:
Some women are bad. Some women are a bad idea. The best ones are both…

As a Black Ops assassin, “Lucky” Landon has had more than his fair share of close calls. Now he’s turned in his sniper rifle for the simple life of his small hometown. So the last thing he ever expected was to end up at gunpoint. Or that the woman holding the gun would be his best friend’s little sister and Lucky’s on-again/off-again lover.

Taylor Elliott is Trouble, and she likes it that way. And seeing Lucky again? Well, he’s been her dirty little secret for the past few years and everyone knows that secrets in a small town are almost impossible to keep. But Taylor has bigger problems on her plate. Like the local mob boss who wants her dead.

And right now the only thing standing between Trouble and disaster is a hottie named Lucky…

Review:
Loved it! Drew me in during the first chapter, and held my interest until the end. This story had everything I look for in a great story! A love story with steamy romance, action, danger and humor. Lucky is a sexy Black Ops assassin who is ready to settle down and he is making it his mission to convince Taylor, who he has been secretly hooking up with the over the years whenever they run into each other, that they belong together. They have amazing chemistry and made me laugh out loud. I was rooting for Lucky and Taylor!

This is the first book I’ve read by Robin Covington and she is now on my favorites list. I’m buying the first book in this series and anything else she has written. Can not wait for the next book!

Reading in Pajamas – Cori

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

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