Book 3 of the Emerging From Darkness series
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Showing posts with label love. romance contemporary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. romance contemporary. Show all posts
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
5* Review for All That We Are (Trust Series BK1)
Welcome to the Manchester Author Event & Gig 2016!
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There will be a book signing in Manchester, UK on Aug 13th and we would love to have everyone come out and join us to meet the authors!!
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By Caroline on 8 Aug. 2016
All That We Are is a story that kept me clinging on every sentence. Trying to occupy the kids during the school holidays was even more of a task as I found I couldn’t leave this book alone; grabbing at my Kindle in-between busy periods just to read another page or two wherever I could! Needless to say, I LOVED this contemporary, erotic romance.
Told in third person, we follow the lives of two very lonely people who lack confidence in different ways. Although Holly has a day job, friends and runs her own book blog helping to promote authors and their work, her past is a little haunted with bullying she experienced at school. This is something that held Holly back for many years. Meanwhile, Ashton is a hugely successful erotic romance author, hiding behind a pen name while leading an extremely lonely life as he shuts himself from the world in his huge home.
The fun begins when Ashton comes across Holly’s book blog and decides a little further promotion wouldn’t hurt. This opens the door to plenty of e-mail exchanges, professional at first, and it ultimately leads to intense phone conversations as the two characters begin to discover more and more about each other. It becomes so that Holly can’t get Ashton out of her mind, even when her best friend tries to set her up on a blind date!
The reader is just as in suspense as Holly is as each phone call becomes a little more personal, sexier, and even kinky! And, after reading his books, Holly wonders if the eroticism in them is something that Ashton would like himself. Does he long to be a Dom? Her Dom? She doesn’t seem to mind submitting to him in her thoughts. The conversations are playful and fun.
Although there are some mild twists, and a ‘will they, or won’t they’ eventually meet at a book signing event they both hope to attend, I felt that the story grew more and more intense with the idea that they really could face each other. The build-up to the final chapters was tremendously powerful and, as a first insight into Holly J. Gill‘s writing, I certainly want to read more.
It has a great contemporary feel and written in an area that Holly J. Gill knows only too well as she details the communication with authors and bloggers, the writing, promoting, author events, as well as using e-mails and texts within the story. The book also has a welcoming use of the main characters talking on the phone at length and, as they haven’t met, details the hearing of the other’s voice, their pauses, the tones, sighs, etc. The reader almost hears the receiving end of the phone through the author’s writing. The use of the phone also allows Holly and Ashton to sense how truthful the other is being, growing a trust between them.
Another area that All That We Are ‘wowed’ me on is the bullying aspect. Holly clearly still feels the after-effects of being bullied at school. Thus, the lack of confidence she has in herself. Whereas, Ashton has always been popular with the girls, but on an over-whelming scale, and lived isolated from many people partly because of this. It’s superbly written how these two characters build up their trust in each other, their feelings for each other, and ultimately their confidence in themselves and their future.
Despite Holly never wanting to see her school bully again, I would have loved it if they had crossed paths at a time when Ashton would be on her arm, and to see the face of disbelief and jealousy, and Holly walk pass with her head held high – or is that me being too cruel?
Either way, I think you may sense just how All That You Are has touched me emotionally. A very exciting read, and I can’t wait for book 2!
Told in third person, we follow the lives of two very lonely people who lack confidence in different ways. Although Holly has a day job, friends and runs her own book blog helping to promote authors and their work, her past is a little haunted with bullying she experienced at school. This is something that held Holly back for many years. Meanwhile, Ashton is a hugely successful erotic romance author, hiding behind a pen name while leading an extremely lonely life as he shuts himself from the world in his huge home.
The fun begins when Ashton comes across Holly’s book blog and decides a little further promotion wouldn’t hurt. This opens the door to plenty of e-mail exchanges, professional at first, and it ultimately leads to intense phone conversations as the two characters begin to discover more and more about each other. It becomes so that Holly can’t get Ashton out of her mind, even when her best friend tries to set her up on a blind date!
The reader is just as in suspense as Holly is as each phone call becomes a little more personal, sexier, and even kinky! And, after reading his books, Holly wonders if the eroticism in them is something that Ashton would like himself. Does he long to be a Dom? Her Dom? She doesn’t seem to mind submitting to him in her thoughts. The conversations are playful and fun.
Although there are some mild twists, and a ‘will they, or won’t they’ eventually meet at a book signing event they both hope to attend, I felt that the story grew more and more intense with the idea that they really could face each other. The build-up to the final chapters was tremendously powerful and, as a first insight into Holly J. Gill‘s writing, I certainly want to read more.
It has a great contemporary feel and written in an area that Holly J. Gill knows only too well as she details the communication with authors and bloggers, the writing, promoting, author events, as well as using e-mails and texts within the story. The book also has a welcoming use of the main characters talking on the phone at length and, as they haven’t met, details the hearing of the other’s voice, their pauses, the tones, sighs, etc. The reader almost hears the receiving end of the phone through the author’s writing. The use of the phone also allows Holly and Ashton to sense how truthful the other is being, growing a trust between them.
Another area that All That We Are ‘wowed’ me on is the bullying aspect. Holly clearly still feels the after-effects of being bullied at school. Thus, the lack of confidence she has in herself. Whereas, Ashton has always been popular with the girls, but on an over-whelming scale, and lived isolated from many people partly because of this. It’s superbly written how these two characters build up their trust in each other, their feelings for each other, and ultimately their confidence in themselves and their future.
Despite Holly never wanting to see her school bully again, I would have loved it if they had crossed paths at a time when Ashton would be on her arm, and to see the face of disbelief and jealousy, and Holly walk pass with her head held high – or is that me being too cruel?
Either way, I think you may sense just how All That You Are has touched me emotionally. A very exciting read, and I can’t wait for book 2!
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Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Book Blitz by V.L. Locey 'To Love A Wildcat'
BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE – To Love a Wildcat Boxed Set
SERIES (& Book #) – To Love a Wildcat Books 1-6
AUTHOR – V.L. Locey
GENRE – Erotic Hockey Romance
PUBLISHER – Gone Writing Publishing
COVER ARTIST – Reverie Design & Formatting
BOOK SYNOPSIS
With more than 100 five-star reviews combined, now is the time to fall in love with the Philadelphia Wildcats! In this six-book set you'll get to experience all the passion, humor, and hockey action that reviewers have called "Funny, Sexy, Savvy, Smart Sports Romance" and "Love stories of real people".
"This is such an amazing series. The dialogue flows easily, the descriptions are outstanding, and the characters are written in such realism that, like I said above, you feel like they are family." - 5 star Goodreads review.
Readers should be 18 and over due to mature situations and language.
BUY & TBR LINKS
EXCERPT
From Pink Pucks & Power Plays - To Love a Wildcat #1
I left the flakes on the floor to answer my door. Vacuuming up fish flakes would have been much more settling for my nerves. Alain Lessard stood on my welcome mat looking like a million and half bucks. The man was working the casual chic look for all it was worth. His jacket was black and clearly YSL. He had tossed the sharp, black jacket over a crisp, white, button-down shirt. The sleeves and neck were unbuttoned. He wore black khakis, softly buffed black, leather boots, and a flash of a gold watch on his left wrist. His hair was damp, his cheeks freshly shaved, and his smile dazzling.
“I am not too late, am I?” he asked when I stood in the doorway like a buffoon. I gently shook my head and moved aside. “Bon!” He hesitated as if unsure until I waved him in. Perhaps my lack of speech was throwing him off. My brain came up with something and then he passed by me, close enough to scrub his arm across my left breast. My nipple stiffened instantly. His cologne was alluring and dark. I inhaled the manly aroma deeply. I adore a man who knows what kind of scent to wear and how much. Closing the door gently, I gathered my scattered wits, blew away the thick mist of desire with a long exhalation through pursed lips then spun around to face my date. He was standing in the middle of my living room, smiling widely as he peered into my kitchen.
“If you’re looking for dinner, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Someone told me we were going out tonight?” I walked to the sofa to pick up the black shawl I had chosen.
“I have never seen such a purple kitchen. It is very you, Viviana,” Alain said, coming over to lift the dainty bit of shimmering material from my fingers. I turned. He draped, making sure that the back of his fingers skimmed both sides of my neck. Something hot began to uncurl like a cat waking from a nap deep within me. “And yes,” he whispered beside my ear, “We have reservations that we will miss if I do not step away from you and stop admiring your lovely perfume. It is some sort of tropical flower, yes?”
“Yes,” I responded as his warm breath tickled my ear. “It’s called Plumeria Blossom and it’s imported from Hawaii.”
“It’s very pretty. Have you ever been to Hawaii?” he asked, stepping away from me, sadly. His warmth back there was rather nice.
AUTHOR BIO
V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, yoga, belly laughs, reading and writing lusty tales, Greek mythology, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, a flock of assorted domestic fowl, and two Jersey steers. When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in hand.
AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKS
GIVEAWAY
1 digital copy of the boxed set
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Cover Reveal Prepard to Fall by E J Shortall
Title: Prepared To Fall
Series: Golden Oakes #2
Author: E.J. Shortall
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance
Coming: August 16, 2016
Series: Golden Oakes #2
Author: E.J. Shortall
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance
Coming: August 16, 2016
| LOST. ALONE. GUILTY. That’s how Adam Ashworth feels. He’s stuck in a thankless job with a father he loathes, and his secret childhood love is marrying somebody else. In a desperate attempt to forget it all he used a friend in a night of drunken passion. Golden Oakes’s golden girl, Cassie Burton’s life has been a torment of impossible parental expectations, lies, and secrets. The only constant has been her close friendship with the Oakes brothers, and her kickboxing coach turned boyfriend, Jay. Now training for the fight of her life, Cassie has to trust in Jay more than ever. But when his demanding ways begin to spill beyond the ring, Adam puts the past behind him and vows to be there to protect, support and comfort Cassie. Falling in love had been the last thing on their minds, but with life taking them along the unpredictable cliff edges of life, will they be there to catch each other if they fall? ***TRIGGER WARNING*** This book discusses issues of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and may be a trigger for some. Contains adult content, scenes of explicit sexual nature and language some may consider crude or offensive. It is intended for readers aged 18+. Book two in the Golden Oakes series, but can be read as a standalone. |
“So, what are we doing today? Cardio? Weights? ” He started walking towards the locker rooms to change. A small jolt of anticipation raced through me imagining him all hot and sweaty, his arms bulging from the exertion of pushing weights. I bit down on my lip trailing my gaze down his muscular back to his firm arse. God, he had a fine backside.
He stopped suddenly and turned sharply causing me to stumble into him. His hands came up quickly and grabbed my arms, holding me firmly and preventing me from an embarrassing and ungainly arse plant on the floor.
“I think I might start swimming again,” he said, his eyes raking over my body.
Good God. The thought of his already athletic body showcased in a pair of speedo’s, with droplets of water dribbling down his lightly tanned chest had my pulse racing and my tongue begging to reach out for a taste.
It was difficult to decide which visual was better—Adam in swimwear, water droplets trickling down his body, raking a hand through his wet hair. Adam in workout gear, sweaty with muscles bulging and veins popping, and his sounds of exertion... Oh God. Or Adam in one of his hotter than sin suits.
“Are you okay, Cass? You’ve gone a bit pale.” A large palm pressed against my cheek and forehead. “You feel a bit clammy.” The hand moved to my neck. “And your pulse is racing.”
Suddenly, I was lifted off my feet, engulfed in strong arms as Adam carried me toward the private staff area.
Yanking myself from x-rated visions of Adam’s aquatic and other adventures, I shrieked, locking my hands behind his neck.
“What are you doing? I’m fine you nut. Put me down.” I laughed twisting my fingers into the overlong strands of his honey-blonde hair.
“I thought you were ill,” he muttered sliding me down his body, my feet still dangling off the floor. Our faces were now only inches apart, intimately close.
Stormy blue eyes met brown and held, the magnetism between them firm, unyielding. Under my touch his shoulders lifted and fell, his lungs sucking in a deep shuddering breath. A large knot of emotion lodged in my throat when I tried to swallow. For the longest moment, we stood mute, our eyes and the deafening silence communicating a barrage of thoughts and questions.
He shifted me in his arms, the movement jostling my chest against his. A shiver of need misted over my bared flesh as goose bumps, my nipples tightening beneath the cotton of my sports bra.
God, what was I doing? I shouldn't be lusting after Adam. He was my friend.
I untangled myself from his hold and dropped my feet to the floor. I took two steps back. “I’m fine,” I mumbled forcing myself to appear unaffected and meet his gaze.
Blinking several times, Adam took a moment to come back from the haze of whatever weird cosmic connection it was we’d just shared. A brief shake of his head and a swipe of fingers through his hair, he too took a step back further breaking the invisible threads that had been pulling us together.
 | A resident of London, UK, E.J. Shortall writes contemporary romantic fiction. Writing characters described as 'real' and 'relatable', E.J. creates captivating stories that will draw you in a leave you wanting more. Having worked in education for the better part of twelve years, she decided a change was needed. Following a moment of inspiration, she decided to put pen to paper not expecting anything to come from the few words she had. Soon those few words turned into her first novel, Silver Lining, first published in February 2014. Now, several books later, she feels it is safe to say she loves ‘this writing business’. She has always enjoyed reading but found it was mostly just something she did on vacation. Then she discovered a certain worldwide best seller that reignited and her passion. Reading quickly became an obsession, and she couldn’t devour books fast enough. The books on her shelves and reading devices now range from sweet, Young Adult romances, to smouldering erotic encounters. If pushed for an answer she would say that sexy rock star romances are her favourite. Aside from reading and writing, EJ also enjoys dabbling in amateur photography, playing around with graphics and cake decorating. “I’m on one amazing roller coaster ride at the moment and loving every minute of it. I have met so many new and wonderful people, discovered new music gems to integrate into my stories, and learned so many new skills. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me.” If you would like to join E.J. on her journey, please follow or contact her. She would love to hear from you! |
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Thursday, 9 June 2016
All That We Are by Holly J. Gill
Blurb
Holly knows that sitting behind her computer isn’t going to bring
one of her romance heroes to life. And despite her matchmaking friend’s
attempts, she’s still lonely, looking for her Mr. Perfect. Fairytales happen,
right?
Hot Excerpt
I
take slow steps toward her. The room, heated by the sun’s rays, gives a warming
glow. I stop behind the couch to remove my jacket, undo my cufflinks, and
slowly roll my sleeves up to my elbows. I can hear her breathing, watch her
bobbling her head up and down nervously, but she has no reason to be.
I
move around the couch to stand before her and look down on her weak, defenseless
body. Her breasts luscious and swollen.
I
move slowly around to her back, further teasing her. Her body is so beautiful,
a size twelve, her bottom perky. I crave to smack that ass and hear her grunt
or scream, whichever suits her. I bet she’ll wail wonderfully under my
masterful demands. Her bottom tightens making my cock pulse. My breath catches
when she turns her head to the side, aware of my location.
I
drop to my knees, positioning myself close behind her. I mould her to my chest.
I move my nose closer to her shoulder, smelling her fragrance of delicate
petals. I inhale a deep breath. God, she smells divine. I move in closer to her
shoulder and hear her breath hitch and feel her body still.
I
move my mouth to her ear. “Relax…you are the most exquisite female I have ever
come across, and you are mine!” My desire clear in my voice. I have to make her
see how much I need her. I have to make her understand that somehow she’s grabbed
my heart, forcing me into a position of hunger.
I
breathe heavy on her neck, luring her into my trap. My beautiful Holly tilts
her head to the side, giving me access. Her breath comes out sharp, but I have
no choice. I cannot control my burn. I kiss her softly, placing my lips to her shoulder
as her mouth opens on a gasp. Inhaling a deep breath, I release it slowly, licking
her neck, then follow with a teasing blow. Again she quakes under my touch.
“You
are mine. Tell me what you want,” I whisper in her ear watching her chest lift and
push her scrumptious boobs out. How I crave to place my hands around her
perfectly shaped breasts and add gentle caresses. Her nipples are erect, and I
sense her pussy dripping with her tangy juices.
“I
want you!” she answers, clearly exasperated.
“To
what?” I encourage her, needing her permission.
“To
touch me,” she breathes.
“Where?”
I wrap my arms around her waist as she jiggles her boobs shining in the sun’s
rays. With my cock rock hard, I move closer to her, rubbing my groin on her
bottom, wanting her to feel what she has done to me.
I
inch closer, pushing my hardened member into the crease of her bottom, our bodies
spooning perfectly. Holly gasps as she feels my strain. I wrap my arms around
her waist, allowing my hands to rest on her tummy. I really want one hand
kneading her breasts and the other tormenting her womanhood.
“All
over,” she faintly spoke.
Resting
my mouth on her neck, I tenderly kiss her, moving delicately to her ear. I want
impact, reaction. I breathe heavy, sending an erotic message to her aroused
body. Her skin trembles and goose bumps form. Her lips part under my demand. I
start to tease her using my fingertips, touching her around her tummy. “Here?”
“Yes.”
I
kiss her neck.
I
move my hand up her body between her cleavage and poke. “Here?”
“Yes,”
she pants.
I
slide my other hand around to her bottom and poke. “Here?”
“Yes.”
Her chest stills as her breath catches.
I
bring my hands to her upper arms, dancing my fingernails over her skin,
manipulating her senses, while her hips gyrate in time to my contact. I inhale
her, feel her pulse, her pelvis, aware she’s turned on by her movements and the
wetness of her panties.
“Do
you crave me, Holly?” I whisper.
“Yes.”
I
place my hands on her waist, gliding my fingertips up and down, watching as her
breasts heave with each breath. I slide my fingertips toward her womanhood, and
her breath ceases. God,
I want you Holly! I want to touch her
intimate area, but I can’t, not yet, not like this…I have to wait and savor and
do what is right for me and her.
Her
back arches, thrusting her breasts out. I focus intently on her boobs, eager to
fondle, break the rules. I just need to stroke them… No, Dean, no! My
mind argues with my body. If only Holly knew how close I am to giving in.
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Sunday, 5 June 2016
Release Day All That We Are Holly J. Gill
Adult Contemporary Romance
#lovestory #adult #sexy
Blurb
Holly knows that sitting behind her computer isn’t going to bring
one of her romance heroes to life. And despite her matchmaking friend’s
attempts, she’s still lonely, looking for her Mr. Perfect. Fairytales happen,
right?
As a bestselling author, Ashton Noir doesn’t need anyone or anything
in his life other than his imagination. That is until he comes across Holly’s
Promotional Services’ website. Further exposure for his books can’t hurt.
Communicating through the Internet and then phone calls,
professional interests turn personal. Realising they lack trust and confidence
in different ways, can they have a future as a couple? Or are their dreams
forever going to be their safe haven?
Excerpt
Holly read through the material, thinking of
promotional tac-tics, banners, teasers, etc., one file was full of teasers, brilliant
for her to work with and design.
Shocked, she was still trying to figure out why on
earth he’d turned to her for help, when he could go massive, go for the larger
blogs and networking sites. Her little site was nothing compared to the larger
companies he could have chosen. Why the
heck did he pick me? Surely he’s after something else!
She popped back to their messages and found a reply.
Before she replied to his original message, she had to
ask a question.
He typed.
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Holly Bio:
A wife and a mum to three grown up children and recently became a nana to twins and lives in the UK. Holly J. Gill is an author of contemporary romance, exploring many new channels, paranormal, action, sweet, erotic, wherever her imagination takes her. Holly has been writing since being a young girl, having characters talking to her constantly, and longing to get their stories written. Finally, her dream came true over two years ago, when getting her first contract with Secret Cravings Publishing for her erotic Desires series unfortunately they closed their doors, leaving Holly to go Indie. In Holly’s spare time she loves spending quality time with her family, camping with hubby, seeing friends, listening to music, watching movies and travelling around England visiting the beautiful countryside.
Writing is where Holly’s heart is…
Where to find Holly:
Thank You
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Release Day L. Chapman The Summer Deal
Release Day Blitz ~ The Summer Deal ~ L Chapman
Book ~ The Summer Deal
Author ~ L Chapman
Release Day - 1st June
Hosted by Hooked on books & Cherry0Blossoms Promotions
Book ~ The Summer Deal
Author ~ L Chapman
Release Day - 1st June
Hosted by Hooked on books & Cherry0Blossoms Promotions
The Summer Deal
Best friends, Tillie and Emily, embark on a girls holiday to
remember. A final bang before real life hits them.
As designers they know every curve of a body and Emily soon
finds the perfect muse. She falls head over heels in love and who cares about
girl code when there's an Adonis to worship.
Tillie and Jay are left behind and thrown together in the
best of ways.
Will Tillie start to relax and have some fun in the sun?
Sometimes you need to place your trust in someone you have only
Just met to seal your summer deal!
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White Rose Author Event York, 13th ~ 2017
White Rose Author Event, with attending Authors from around
the globe. Come and meet some of your favourites Authors or spend time,
discovering some new ones, in the heart of the City of York.
Sponsored Charity for the event is SANDS - Stillbirth and
neonatal death charity
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1Y5cTp1
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L. Chapman was born in and continues to live in North
Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She has spent most of her life helping others. At
one time, a DJ for a special needs club. Blending her love of helping others
and her love of children, L dreams to one day own and operate a childcare
nursery that will help mainstream special needs children with others.
In the rare ...times that L. is not working to help
others or maniacally writing, she enjoys making a mess of things while creating
beautifully detailed greeting cards. She spends time relaxing with family,
friends, and good books. L. loves to travel and has been to many places in the
United Kingdom; her favorite places all involve the ocean. She hopes to one day
share a kiss with her happily-ever-after in the romantic shadow of the Eiffel
Tower. Should she ever get over her fear of flying, those kisses may be shared
in the shadows of the Egyptian Pyramids.
Ever the fussy eater, L. has never once tasted peanut
butter, and she despises coffee. If you should feel the need to bribe her, it
is suggested that you bring chocolate, as that is one of her known weaknesses.
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