12 September 2014

Release Day Blitz: ROCK ADDICTION by Nalini Singh





Blurb
A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…

Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.

A one-night stand with the hottest rock star on the planet, that’s all it was meant to be…

Fox promises scorching heat and dangerous pleasure, coaxing Molly to extend their one-night stand into a one-month fling. After that, he’ll be gone forever, his life never again intersecting with her own. Sex and sin and sensual indulgence, all with an expiration date. No ties, no regrets. Too late, Molly realizes it isn’t only her body that’s become addicted to Fox, but her heart…

 
Excerpt from ROCK ADDICTION

by Nalini Singh

Fox hadn’t become the lead singer of one of the best-selling rock bands in history by being a shrinking violet. No, he went after what he wanted, no holds barred. And the raw promise he could feel between him and Molly? He had to know where it would lead, the need so strong he hadn’t felt anything like it since the day he’d figured out that music was his escape, the air in his lungs.
Which was why he was leaning against the wall beside Molly’s apartment at five that afternoon, a guitar by his side.
The elevator doors opened at a quarter after the hour, Molly going motionless two steps outside of it, the doors closing silently at her back. Yeah, she hadn’t expected him, but Fox was ready to work with that. Waiting patiently as she took a deep breath and completed the trek down the corridor, he drew in the scent of her, his gaze lingering on the fluttering pulse in her neck.
 “How did you get past security?”
Fox smiled slowly at the blurted-out question, wondering if Molly knew how bad she was at hiding her emotions. He liked it, liked that he saw the real Molly, not an illusion she’d created to tempt him—not that she had to do anything but smile to tempt him. “I told you the security sucks.”
Unable to resist, he reached out to run his finger down one creamy cheek flushed with a mix of surprise, passion, and, he was certain, sweet, hot feminine anger. His guess was borne out when Molly unlocked her door with jittery hands and put down her handbag on one corner of the bench, her fingers trembling before she curled them into her palms. “You’re breaking the rules.”
“What rules?” Closing the door, he leaned back on it and willed her to face him. Much as he loved the shape of her from the back, he liked watching those expressive eyes whisper her mood to him.
Shoulders tight, she turned. “This was supposed to be a one-night stand.”
“Ah.” Folding his arms over the plain black of his T-shirt, he said, “How about a one-month stand instead?” He knew he had to play this exactly right. Molly was wary of him, and yeah, he could understand why. To have her in his life beyond a fleeting instant, he’d have to win her trust.
She jerked up her head. “What?”
“Why not? I like you. You like me.” He smiled—because the reason Molly had needed to jerk up her head was that she’d been staring at his chest. “Admit it.”
Sitting down on the bench, she began to unzip her boots, very obviously not looking at him. “You’re okay for a rock star.”
He wanted to bite her, then pet her until she was limp and languid in his arms. “We burn up together.” Deliberately modulating his voice—his instrument—for maximum effect, low and bedroom rough, he saw her fingers stutter on the zipper. “I’m here for a month. It’s an easy equation.”
When the words “Let me think about it” fell from her mouth, he thought she might’ve been as startled as he was, her lips parting on a slight gasp—as if to call back the declaration.


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NEW YORK TIMES AND USA Today bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series Nalini Singh usually writes about hot shapeshifters and dangerous angels. This time around, she decided to write about a hot and wickedly tempting rock star. If you’re seeing a theme here, you’re not wrong.

Nalini lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. If you’d like to explore her other books, you can find lots of excerpts on her website. Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changeling series, while Angels’ Blood is the first book in the Guild Hunter series. Once Rock Addiction is out, swing by the site to check out the special behind-the-scenes page, complete with photos of many of the locations used in the book.

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10 September 2014

Review Tour: Jealousy by S.L. Scott





Synopsis For Scorned & Jealousy


We shared a love that regulated every heartbeat and every breath we took. It was all encompassing. I thought our love could withstand time and anything thrown our way.

I was wrong. So wrong.

I used to be happy. I used to be Juliette Weston when Dylan Somers filled my life with promises of love and a happy ever after. But when he took my heart and broke it into a million pieces, I became someone else entirely. In one afternoon, I lost my soul mate. I lost everything I knew myself to be.

Three years later, the man who destroyed me is back.

To assuage his guilt? To finish the job? It doesn’t matter… I won’t let him this time. I’m stronger. I’ve moved on. He won’t affect me.

This is a story of love and betrayal. Pain and loss. Happiness and fate. It’s about finding your true destiny.

This is our story.  





Review

Three years ago, Jules relationship with Dylan ended badly. If you've read Scorned then you'd know how badly Dylan fucked up that one because not only did he blamed Jules for how his life turned out (they're struggling financially, sort of), he also cheated on her, dumped her, and took everything from her save a $25 coffeemaker.

Fast forward to present time, Dylan wants Jules back. But there's another guy in the picture. Austin. It's a new relationship but for the first time in a long time, Jules is ready to move on. Of course Dylan comes and tried to convince her to give him a second chance.

Austin is rich, hot, and in love with Jules. The only downside to his personality that I saw was that he's a workaholic, and I don't really sparks between him and Jules.

Dylan, ugh! There's a hint that Dylan's reason for breaking up with Jules three years ago wasn't as straightforward as it seemed, and that he has a reason. But frankly, I don't really care. What he did was vile.

I feel conflicted...
My conflicting feelings stems from the fact that Jules already chose a guy. You have to read Jealousy to find that out. And I felt that she chose the right now. But of course, as we get to the last page, one of the guys did something that changed the whole dynamic of the relationship. So now I have to "vote" for the guy I want to end up with Jules. Hmm, I don't know if my feelings for both guys are strong enough to compel me to vote for either one of them.

I admit Team Dylan holds a certain appeal but what he did was just vile. I'm not buying anything he's saying at this point. Team Austin, I can't really say since I hardly know the guy. I don't think readers really got to know him well enough for people to vote for him.

If ever I'm going to read the third book, it's not because "my team" won but because I really like the author's writing style. She has a unique voice and I wouldn't mind reading another book from her. If it's not this book then perhaps others on her back list.
1 Woman 2 Endings – You Choose – Team Dylan or Team Austin. 

Sept 29 read one or both to see how it all plays out.






Ever since that fateful day, I became an expert at avoidance.

Avoiding attachments. Avoiding relationships. Avoiding love. 

My company became my constant, the only companion I needed… until a chance encounter with Jules Weston. I met her at a most vulnerable moment. Despite the tears that streaked her face, I fell in love the first time I ever laid eyes on her. needed her in my life.

She was broken, but I knew I could heal her. I would wait until she let me into her heart, allowing me to love her. And maybe, just maybe, one day she could heal me too.













Four years ago, I was tempted with money, prestige, and power by a woman who offered to give me the world. That lifestyle came with a price. I had to leave the love of my life—the one person who had already given me everything I would ever need. 
Today I watch Jules Weston in another man's arms. Wanting... needing her back in my life again. But there are obstacles that keep us apart. Her boyfriend. Her best friend. Her anger that has raged inside her over the years. 
Despite those, I’ve returned to take back what's mine. The one thing I regret leaving behind—her heart.









S.L. Scott is a former high-tech account manager with a journalism degree pursuing her passion for telling stories. She spends her days escaping into her characters and letting them lead her on their adventures. 

Live music shows, harvesting jalapenos and eating homemade guacamole are her obsessions she calls hobbies.

Scott lives in the beautiful Texas hill country of Austin with her husband, two young sons, two Papillons and a bowl full of Sea Monkeys. 

Her novels include Naturally, Charlie, Good Vibrations, and A Prior Engagement.

She welcomes your notes at sl@slscottauthor.com.


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09 September 2014

{ARC Reviews} Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan

Maybe This Christmas (O'Neil Brothers, #3)Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan
My rating: 4.5 stars

 Synopsis

"Uplifting, sexy and warm, Sarah Morgan's O'Neil Brothers series is perfection."—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

This winter, ex-skiing champion, reformed heartbreaker and single dad Tyler O'Neil has only one mission—making sure his daughter, Jess, has the best Christmas ever. The fact that his best friend, Brenna, is also temporarily moving into his chalet at the overbooked Snow Crystal resort is a delicious distraction he's simply going to have to ignore. Theirs is the one relationship he's never ruined, and he's not about to start now.

Ski pro Brenna Daniels knows all about the perils of unrequited love—she's been in love with Tyler for years. But living with him is absolute torture…how can she concentrate on being his friend when he's sleeping in the room next door? Then when Tyler kisses Brenna, suddenly the relationship she's always dreamed of feels so close she could almost touch it. Could this be the Christmas her dreams of a happy-ever-after finally come true?
 My Review

4.5 'Just my kind of story' Stars!


*Sigh*

I know. I know. Friends to lovers trope has been done to death already. Yes, it can get a little predictable. Yes, there are no big plot twists or anything like that. What it does have are great characters, straightforward yet sweet plot, awesome dialogue and chemistry! Maybe This Christmas ticked all the boxes of what makes a sweet romance read for me, so I AM NOT GOING TO COMPLAIN.

Tyler is a forming skiing champion home and helping out with the family business after suffering a career ending injury. Aside from that he also gained custody of his daughter.

Brenna is Tyler's best friend since forever and has been in love with Tyler her whole life. The problem is she never really thought her feelings would be returned until inevitable circumstances pushed the two of them together. Now, Brenna and Tyler are forced to confront their feelings for each other as well as a few secrets along the way.

I simply adored this book. It's no secret that this trope is one of my favorite trope ever. But apart from the trope, I just fell in love with the Brenna and Tyler. Unlike most books with this kind of theme, there was never any doubt in the reader's mind that the two of them have feelings for each other. The only question is when? When is Tyler going to get his head out of his delectable behind and admit his feelings for Brenna.

Tyler never felt more lost after being forced to retire because of his injury. He loves the ice. The loves to ski and he hated not being able to compete. So as much as he has feelings for Brenna, he doesn't feel like he deserved her so he never pursued her.

Brenna on the other hand is used to saying yes all the time to a point where she gets taken advantaged of. And while she loves Tyler, she just couldn't bring herself to make the move.

Part of what I enjoyed about this book is watching Brenna and Tyler slowly but surely come to terms with their feelings for each other. There were a few angsty moments but other than that, this was a fun and romantic read.

All of the previous MCs of the other books in the series all made an appearance and Vermont in winter was the perfect backdrop for Brenna and Tyler's story. The ending was sweet and oh so satisfying because not only did the guy get the girl and vice versa, Brenna learned to be assertive and Tyler gained a new insight on his life.


ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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