Monday, July 26, 2021

Wild Mistake {a review}



Are you a fan of cowboy romances? Have you read Wild Ride? Did you fall for the Wildes? If so, it’s time for Luke’s story, and Wild Mistake tells us everything. So let’s head to Montana, and the Wilde’s horse ranch. But first, we are taking a two week vacation to Hawaii! After all, Luke did win that trip while he was in Vegas with Sutton! 


Luke has sworn to never give his heart to another woman. That break-up ruined him a bit, and now being here at her wedding just stings. It is at the wedding that Luke reconnects with Mackenzie Langston. She’s been gone for a while, and she happens to be the sister of his best friend. Not only that but the Langston’s are like family to Luke. They taught him what a family could be like. Luke quickly learns that Mack needs a break, and since he needs a break too this trip is the perfect escape. So Luke convinces Mack to leave with him for two weeks. When Luke and Mack arrive at their hotel room they quickly realize that there is only one bed in the suite. This shouldn’t be an issue. They are both adults. They are both single. Neither is looking for anything. So clearly nothing is going to happen. Right? Luke is nervous about this though. Nash would kick his butt if Luke did anything with Mack. The last thing Luke wants is to ruin his friendship with any of the Langstons, and he definitely does not want to hurt Mackenzie. His best friend would never forgive him if he did. But a shared bed, a honeymoon type vacation, and a gorgeous setting just might spark a relationship. Or at least one that can last for two weeks.


I love the Wilde Horse Ranch series. I loved the Ryker Ranch series. And if there is a Langston series (which it sounds like there could be), I am sure I’ll love that one too. Wild Mistake had me hooked from the beginning. Luke and Mack are amazing together. The chemistry is off the charts, and the steam, oooh eee, yeah it’s quite steamy. I loved how everything played out. From the beginning of their relationship, to the memories they made in Hawaii, to the big dramatic moment, to the I love yous, to the happily ever after, it was all so good. Kim Loraine just keeps writing these books that have me falling for the characters and the setting. I cannot wait to see what happens next with the Wildes. After all, we did have a bit of a bomb dropped on us with a couple situations. So yeah, I’m curious.


You need to read Wild Mistake. Trust me on that. You’ll be ever so glad you did. Especially if you enjoy cowboy romances, the best friend’s sibling trope, forced proximity, and/or shared bed romances. Highly recommend the book, and the series.


Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura





It seemed like a good idea at the time.
A two-week Hawaiian vacation with a beautiful woman. What could go wrong?


Well, when that woman is my best friend's little sister, the answer is--everything.


Mackenzie Langston has been in my life since we were kids, and until now I didn't see past her family and our friendship.

So when she tells me she's sworn off men for the next year after a bad breakup, I jump at the chance to have some company on the vacation I'd booked for me and my cheating ex.

But Mack's all grown up and we're both on the rebound.


In a romantic suite with just one bed, the weather isn't the only thing that gets hot.

Turns out, what I thought was a good idea might end up one big mistake.

Especially when my heart's on the line.



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Meet Kim Loraine



Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Thank you to Kim Loraine, and Grey's Promotions for providing me with an advanced copy of Wild Mistake.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

The Ice Prince {a review}

 


If you read my post from yesterday regarding Crystal Perkins, then you already know that she has a new hockey romance series that will be released in August. You’ll also know that Crystal recently revealed that The Ice Prince, a prequel to the Metros Hockey series, is now available as a free download.


Well I downloaded the prequel, and have just moved it to read on Goodreads. The Ice Prince tells the story of Elena and Stone. Elena is a princess whose mother is pressuring her to find a suitable partner. Her mother would prefer someone who has royal lineage. Elena wants nothing to do with an arranged marriage, and has convinced her mother to give her 6 months to live life how she wants. Doing the job that she wants, and not being part of the spotlight. Her mother agrees to the terms. Flash forward 5 months, and Stone Andrews is arriving in the small community. He’s there for promotional purposes to increase tourism, and to improve his image. Shortly after arriving, Stone meets Elena. He’s convinced he’s met her before, but cannot figure out the when or where of a previous meeting. When he learns that she is Princess Elena, he knows he’s in trouble, and the secret he’s keeping might be let out of the bag. 


The Ice Prince has me excited for the series. If we are starting off with a royal romance, then I have a feeling I am going to enjoy every minute of the Metros Hockey series. Then again pretty much everything that I’ve read by Crystal Perkins I have enjoyed, so there is that. The only complaint I have is that I wish this had been a full length novel instead of a short story. Maybe had this been a full length novel we could have learned more about Stone’s family and what happened there. Regardless though, I loved the story. I loved the characters. I loved the setting. I loved the meet-cute. I loved the tension between our characters. Even the brief dramatic moment was fitting. I’m curious to see how Elena and Stone are used as side characters in The Love Chirp, and future Metros stories.


If you are a hockey romance fan, who also happens to enjoy royal romances, then grab The Ice Prince. It’s a quick, easy read, and I think you’ll enjoy it.


Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura



Princess Elena just wants to keep her tourism job, and not have to choose a royal husband. Especially not one of the men her mother thinks are most suitable.


Stone just wants to play hockey, but knows he has to improve his image. A promotional visit to help boost tourism for a European island seems easy enough.


Two months of working together leads to more than just work for both of them.


But, when Elena must return to her task of finding a royal husband, will a secret from Stone’s past tear them apart, or bring them even closer together?





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Meet Crystal Perkins



Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com

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Sacrifice: Savage Falls #2 {cover reveal}


Are you ready to return to Savage Falls?


Sacrifice is the second book in the Savage Falls Sinners MC series by Caitlyn Dare. This next installment will be released on August 5th, so be prepared to pick up right where we left off in Savage!


The genre for the series is dark romance.

The tropes for Sacrifice are:
Enemies to Lovers
Bully
High School
MC
Reverse Harem


Photographer: Michelle Lancaster
Model: Anthony

      


Two dirty-talking tattooed bikers, a pretty boy football player with secrets, and the MC princess who will bring them to their knees...



SACRIFICE is the second book in the Savage Falls Sinners MC series. It’s a full-length dark enemies-to-lovers/bully romance. This is a why choose novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest.

   


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Bulletproof {a review}

   


Do you remember the movie The Bodyguard? It’s from the early 90’s where Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner were the main characters. Why do I bring this up? Well, Xavier Neal’s new book, Bulletproof is similar. 




What I mean by that is that Bulletproof has the bodyguard (Bronx) falling for the woman he has been hired to protect (Blake). No Blake isn’t a singer, but she is an amazing woman who creates products that certain groups appreciate. She is intelligent, creative, a bit nerdy, and about to be kidnapped. Her brother works for the same organization she does, and Brandon (aka Number Four) is doing everything in his power to keep his sister safe. Which is where Bronx Bradford comes into play. Bronx has the task to be with Blake 24/7, to keep her safe, and bring her to the conference in Vlasta, Wisconsin so that she can give the keynote address. Blake is immediately against this, and is insistent that she does not need protection. Shortly after meeting Bronx though, she is quickly proven wrong, and shown why she needs him with her constantly. After a quick trip to the “cleaners”, these two are headed to Applecourt Michigan to hide out. Their cover story is that they are newly engaged, and celebrating in Applecourt for a while. Bronx is already struggling with the fact that he’s attracted to his client, and now he’s going to be sharing a home with Blake. How is he supposed to not act on those feelings?


First things first folks, if you’ve read Aleatory by Xavier Neal, then you’ll recognize Applecourt and a few of the characters that pop up. That put a smile on my face. I love when authors tie in other books like that. There was also a mention of Camelot, so that had me thinking of the MC club. Back to Bulletproof...The first couple chapters had me a bit confused, but looking back I realize it was setting the stage for what's to come. Once Blake was told of the plan, and Bronx was brought in to meet with Number Four, I was ready for the action to begin. And friends, it didn’t take long. Not long at all. Oh my word. But then came the questions of who is behind this? When will they attack? Will they actually get to Blake and take her? This book y’all. I tell you, it was so good. I was captivated from about chapter 3, and I could not put my kindle down. I had to know how it was going to play out, and witness Bronx and Blake get their HEA. I HAD TO. Sleep could wait. Absolutely loved this book by Xavier Neal. I love how she has these spectacular female main characters. They are smart, strong, creative, passionate, and powerful. They have no problems being themselves, and it’s spectacular. 


If you enjoy forced proximity, romantic suspense, or workplace romance, then you need to read Bulletproof by Xavier Neal. Xavier’s stories draw me in each and every time, and I love the characters/settings/stories she creates.


Thank you for reading my thoughts,

Laura





The assignment is simple.

Don't let the client die.

Don't let her get kidnapped.

Don't sleep with her.

It's the last part that unexpectedly complicates things for me after I'm introduced to the most beautiful and brilliant woman I could've ever envisioned.

And it only gets worse when we have to stash ourselves away in a small town where our calculated cover is to be a recently engaged couple.

My new mission is now significantly harder.

Don't let her hate what's for dinner.

Don't let anyone else make her laugh more than I do.

And, most importantly, don't let myself actually fall for someone again.

After all, my job isn't to love my boss's sister.

It's to stop an unidentified threat from taking her – or die trying.


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About the Author

Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible). 

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack" and their two fur babies.

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Thank you to Xavier Neal, and Candi Kane PR, for providing me with an advanced copy of Bulletproof.  

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

New from Crystal Perkins!

Have you heard the news? Crystal Perkins is releasing a sports romance series! It is called Metros Hockey, and it is taking place in Seattle.


Well as I was browsing Facebook this afternoon, I noticed a new post from Crystal. That post was announcing a PREQUEL for the series, and it’s a FREE download. Yeah. I know. And you already know I immediately went to Amazon to download my copy. I can’t help myself.

          1. it’s hockey romance.
          2. it’s Crystal Perkins.


So what is The Ice Prince about? Here’s the teaser:



Princess Elena just wants to keep her tourism job, and not have to choose a royal husband. Especially not one of the men her mother thinks are most suitable.


Stone just wants to play hockey, but knows he has to improve his image. A promotional visit to help boost tourism for a European island seems easy enough.


Two months of working together leads to more than just work for both of them.


But, when Elena must return to her task of finding a royal husband, will a secret from Stone’s past tear them apart, or bring them even closer together?



Sounds good doesn’t it?

I’m going to try my best to read it today. It’s a prequel, so it should go pretty quickly. Plus I tend to get sucked into the books Crystal writes, so there’s that. 🤷🏼‍♀️


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Meet Crystal Perkins



Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!
Crystal@crystalperkinsauthor.com

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